Playing as Passerby A from Naruto

"Then you go down and rest first. I will let others continue to deal with the next matter. I will notify you immediately if there is any change in Yunyin."

Sandaime said to Shikaku, with a slightly relaxed expression on his face.

"I understand. Then Hokage-sama, I will go down first."

Shikaku didn't show any pretense, turned around and left, and the place became quiet again.

There are only three generations left in the office.

He leaned back on the chair and gradually shifted his gaze to the window.

There is the Hokage Rock, with four huge human heads shining brightly in the sunlight. They represent the transition between old and new Konoha.

But the glorious Konoha is now at its weakest moment. Who can lead it out of the quagmire?

The third generation has a feeling of powerlessness. He is old, but the ninjas in the village have not grown up, or there is a gap in the new generation.

So this window period is a test for him and the village.

咚咚

There was a knock on the door, and Sandai stopped thinking and pulled back his thoughts that had spread out.

"Come in"

Although separated by a door, Sandai knew who the person behind the door was, and counting the time, the back of that clan should have arrived.

"Lord Hokage."

Sarutobi Tokiyuan smiled and nodded to the third generation sitting there.

The face is much younger than at the beginning of the plot, which makes him feel a little unreal every time he sees it.

Facing the Sandaime, Shigen maintained respect.

As a low-level employee of Konoha Co., Ltd., he naturally needs to maintain proper etiquette towards the company's boss. Moreover, the boss is a relative who takes good care of him.

"You're here, Shiyuan."

The third generation looked at Shi Yuan with a kind smile on his cheeks, as if the previous sadness on his face was stripped away in an instant.

It has to be said that Sandai's old man's face endowed him with many friendly attributes. At least Shiyuan felt particularly friendly at this moment.

"I don't know what Hokage-sama wants from me."

Tokiyuan asked tentatively that ordinary genin were not qualified to be summoned by the Hokage specially sent by ANBU. He did not think that he was already a role in the village.

"How have you been practicing recently? I heard you were developing ninjutsu. How far have you progressed now?"

Facing Shi Yuan's inquiry, the third generation continued speaking as usual, but did not directly answer Shi Yuan's question.

Because of Asuma, he had long noticed the little ninja from the Sarutobi clan in front of him.

But from previous observations, Sarutobi Tokigen's ninja talent was not that great. Everyone had survived the life and death of the three wars. However, most of his peers had become chuunin, but he was still lingering as a genin.

Although his experience far exceeds that of a genin, his hard power has never reached the level of a chunin.

But after three days of separation, we should look at each other with admiration.

A few months ago, one month after the Nine-Tails Rebellion, the Third Generation inadvertently noticed that Tokiyuan's strength seemed to be far beyond that of genin.

When the village suffered such heavy losses, the third generation naturally proposed that Shigen be promoted to chunin to make up for the lack of combat power in the village, but Shigen kept trying to prevaricate him with the issue of strength.

In addition, there were too many affairs in the village during that time, so the third generation put this matter behind him.

Once again, I noticed that Shiyuan, a young ninja, was mentioned by an old man in the clan in casual chat, so the third generation who happened to have time paid a little more attention.

The telescope technique was the perfect ninjutsu for him to monitor the village. With the help of this ninjutsu, he refreshed his view on Shiyuan's talent.

Being able to master the changes in the form and properties of two chakras in a short period of time, I have to say that this kind of person is really a bit perverted.

Although this was very different from the previous information, the third generation was only surprised.

It's like seeing a piece of jade waiting to be carved.

With such a talent, in time he will become the pillar of the village.

Moreover, Tokiyuan was born in the Sarutobi family and had a clean background. He was a ninja worthy of training. Just like Minato's disciple Kakashi, he had unlimited potential and a promising future.

"There are certain gains. I believe there will be a qualitative leap in a while. Thank you Hokage-sama for your concern."

Shi Yuan didn't know if the third generation knew that he had developed Melting Release, so he subconsciously acted carelessly.

After all, a tree is beautiful in the forest but destroyed by the wind. Being too outstanding is sometimes a mistake.

However, he also knew that his daily training was at the family's training ground. It was impossible to avoid everyone's eyes and ears, but at least trying to conceal his excellence before his strength was fully developed was a required course.

"Um"

The third generation looked at the young ninja in front of him and responded calmly, but his eyes fell on the other person with some complexity.

This little guy knows the golden mean and is indeed very different from his peers.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have been fooled by this kid again.

Of course, there is no point in delving into the reasons. After all, everyone has secrets of one kind or another. As elders, there is no need to blame each other for this.

Moreover, Shi Yuan is still young and has enough time to guide, so he still has a lot of plasticity.

“It’s really just that”

The third generation feels that he must break the tacit deadlock between the two. The capable person should make more contributions to the village. This is the time for the village to employ people.

"Uh, more or less."

Shi Yuan looked at Sandai's joking eyes and randomly smiled wryly.

He finally understood the purpose of Sandai calling him here today. It is estimated that the other party has already mastered his information, which is why he came out like this today.

Sure enough, there is nothing wrong without going to the Three Treasures Hall.

"Are you ready to become a chuunin?"

Seeing the expression on Shiyuan's face, Sandai smiled, feeling a sense of joy in his heart.

“Is it too soon?”

"No, it's just right. Don't you think so?"

"I think I'm still a little short of being a chuunin, so don't you think about it more, Hokage-sama"

"No, I believe in my eyes. You should also have some confidence in your own strength, right?"

The third generation seemed determined to make him a chuunin this time, but Shigen no longer knew how to refuse.

But becoming a chuunin can be regarded as a small goal after he mastered the melting style.

Because the missions that genin can take can no longer meet his various requirements, whether in terms of reward or actual combat experience.

If he wants to go further on the road of ninja, he not only needs talent and hard work, but also needs enough financial resources to support him.

"I understand, everything will be decided by Master Hokage."

The three generations made it so clear that Shi Yuan naturally accepted it half-heartedly, which saved him from all the cumbersome procedures of applying by himself.

"Well, half of the purpose of coming to you today has been achieved. The remaining half is about the new escape technique you developed."

The third generation looked like I have seen through everything in you, waiting for Shiyuan to consciously pick up everything that follows.

"The current level of mastery is not deep enough, and this escape technique consumes a lot of energy and requires a long transition period."

Shi Yuan said after pondering for a moment.

The third generation has no ill intentions, so under certain circumstances he can give his trust.

Showing one's worth to those in power and then obtaining more conveniences is also a way of survival for people like him.

"Wait for me at the training ground tonight. I want to see with my own eyes the escape technique you have developed."

The third generation looked at Shi Yuan with a curious expression in his eyes. From what he observed, it was an amazing escape technique.

"Then I will wait for the Hokage to arrive at the training ground. Can I leave now?"

Shi Yuan stared at the third generation with a serious face.

When he got the signal from the third generation, he was faster than when he came. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the sight of the third generation, as if he would be eaten if he stayed here, causing the third generation to shake his head with a complicated expression.