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Chapter 19: Contribution Reward!
Chapter 19: Contribution Reward!
Minato Namikaze is truly a treasure of a teacher!
To Hei knew this from the very beginning.
Not only is he incredibly strong and has a great personality, but his connections are off the charts.
His teacher is Jiraiya!
This means he represents the Hokage lineage, the strongest faction in Konoha.
His girlfriend, Kushina Uzumaki, is a master of sealing techniques, far ahead of her peers.
Having such a mentor is truly a blessing.
At the very least, To Hei no longer has to worry about how to obtain the two types of jutsu knowledge he craves.
After returning to the clan grounds,
he still didn’t see Yae Uchiha.
Since graduation, she has spent most of her time on missions.
If there were such a thing as a "model worker" award, she would definitely have earned it.
But there’s no choice!
She needs to advance to the rank of jonin as soon as possible.
Otherwise, with Todan on the outside and Shu Uchiha eyeing the clan head position, a "mishap" could easily spell the end for this Uchiha prodigy.
Note that the new clan leader doesn’t target her, the daughter of the former clan leader, precisely because of To Hei, her "outsider" fiance.
If she marries into another clan, she can still lead a branch family, but the position of clan leader is out of the question.
This was why her grandfather arranged the engagement for her.
It was all for her safety.
Since she doesn’t threaten his position, the new clan leader doesn’t mind showing some magnanimity. Otherwise, it’s uncertain whether Yae would even have a chance to grow.
But her absence is a good thing.
At least To Hei doesn’t have to worry about being disturbed while he researches.
Moreover, placing his laboratory in the clan grounds is far safer than anywhere else.
The Uchiha clan grounds are off-limits to Root.
At this point, the Uchiha clan is still strong, not yet relegated to the outskirts of the village after the Nine-Tails incident.
Just as To Hei finished organizing the materials he brought back, he received a summons to the Hokage’s office.
The Hokage’s office!
Though it’s on the second floor of the Hokage Tower, not many people are allowed to enter.
Even jonin don’t all have access to the Hokage.
But this definitely doesn’t apply to Minato Namikaze.
After reporting the mission and handing over the batch of ninja tools, the Hokage’s reward arrived promptly.
To Hei, who had been eagerly anticipating this, hurried to the Hokage Tower.
On the way,
he noticed the streets were even busier than usual.
The Chunin Exams were approaching.
During this time, the village becomes particularly lively.
Nobles and high-ranking officials from various countries bring significant economic benefits to the village.
So, the Five Great Shinobi Villages vie to host the Chunin Exams, not just for prestige and to showcase their strength, but also for the tangible benefits.
However, the Chunin Exams aren’t held every year, but every few years.
This year, it’s Konoha’s turn to host.
Occasionally, he could see patrolling security teams, but the villagers avoided them like the plague.
Their reputation is that bad!
The Uchiha enforce the law without mercy and are extremely proud, which doesn’t help their reputation.
Worse, there are those who secretly stir up trouble, spreading rumors and tarnishing their name.
In internal conflicts, Todan is definitely a few steps ahead of the Uchiha.
The proud Uchiha, however, disregard this, with no concern for their reputation.
This only proves the saying:
Weakness isn’t an obstacle to survival; arrogance is.
To Hei arrived at the Hokage Tower and saw his two teammates quickly approaching.
“To Hei!”
Koji Yamaguchi, dressed in a new outfit, nodded in greeting.
As for Kakashi, he naturally maintained his stoic expression.
After closing himself off, it’s not easy to reach his inner world.
“Let’s go, Sensei Minato is waiting for us inside!”
To Hei led the way into the Hokage Tower.
The first floor of the tower was bustling with villagers and merchants, and occasionally, ninjas could be seen.
However, this didn’t concern them, so they headed straight for the side staircase.
The two ninjas guarding the staircase had been informed in advance, and one of them silently guided them.
Even though the building's layout was simple and it was impossible to get lost, someone still had to guide them.
Of course, if they were part of the Konoha clan, an exception could be made.
Soon, they arrived at the Hokage's office.
"Lord Hokage, the Third Squad has arrived!"
The guiding ninja knocked and reported.
"Come in!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice echoed from inside.
After pushing the door open, the guiding ninja left without entering. They weren't worried about the squad causing trouble in the Hokage Tower.
Despite not encountering anyone on the way, the Anbu were always monitoring the building, ensuring not even a bird could fly in.
Tohei and the others entered the spacious and bright office.
The first thing they saw was the large, semi-circular Hokage desk piled with documents, and behind it, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing his Hokage hat.
Standing in front of the desk was Minato Namikaze.
"Lord Hokage!" the three of them greeted respectfully.
They certainly wouldn't treat the Hokage like Naruto did in the anime. Naruto was a Jinchuriki with famous parents, giving him special privileges. They had none of that.
"There's no need for formalities. You did a good job on this mission, and on behalf of the village, I'll be giving you some rewards!"
Hiruzen explained the reason for their summons.
It was no wonder he could use the Will of Fire to motivate so many people. Being treated this way from a young age, and occasionally receiving benefits, made it hard not to be influenced by the Will of Fire.
"The rewards can be a B-rank jutsu or something else!"
Minato added with a smile.
Having their teacher present had its advantages. Without his guidance, they wouldn't know what kind of rewards to ask for. But with his hint, they knew the upper limit.
"Lord Hokage, I would like to receive resources to enhance my physical abilities!"
Kakashi was the first to speak. For him, jutsu wasn't what he lacked; his physical strength was his weakness. This was the best choice, especially since his father, the White Fang, had committed suicide and left him with limited resources.
"Lord Hokage, I want a method to enhance my chakra!"
Sanjo Koji seized the opportunity to state his request. There were many ways to boost chakra, which is why the chakra of shinobi clans far exceeded that of civilian ninja. These methods were all core secrets, and they rarely had the chance to obtain them. Now was the best time to ask.
As for why he didn't want a jutsu, even if he were given a B-rank jutsu, it would take a long time to learn, and his chakra capacity would make it impossible for him to use it.
"Lord Hokage, I would like to receive knowledge of medical jutsu!"
Tohei, who was last in line, stated his need. Now that he was Minato's student, asking for medical jutsu knowledge wasn't an issue.
One important point to note: just because he would receive medical jutsu knowledge didn't mean the Uchiha clan would. Jutsu obtained from the village couldn't be taught to others without permission. That's why he felt safe making the request. Without this restriction, he wouldn't dare ask for something so impossible.
After hearing their requests, Hiruzen nodded and said, "Agreed. You can go now."
He motioned for them to leave. Their requests were trivial to him. Even the medical jutsu knowledge wasn't a concern, as long as he didn't give them advanced techniques.
For shinobi, knowledge wasn't as important as jutsu. They were like workers; as long as they knew how to use the tools, they wouldn't care about the underlying programming.
(End of Chapter)
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