Shinobi: I'm Really a Supportive Ninja

Hatake House.

Kakashi, who went out on a mission, did not come back, and Hatake Sakumo was the only one at home.

After Hatake Akira walked in, Hatake Sakumo came out of the kitchen carrying food.

"Ming, why are you back so late today?"

The heat of the food brushed against Hatake Sakumo's cheeks. Hatake Akira, who had already eaten two meals, wanted to say that he had already had dinner, but he still opened his mouth and did not say anything.

Judging from the appearance of the food, it should have been prepared a long time ago. The reason why it is still steaming is obviously because Hatake Sakumo has heated it more than once.

"I paid a visit to Minato-sensei's house."

Hatake Akira replied, then pulled out a chair and sat on the dining table.

"Oh? Minato Namikaze agreed to accept you as his disciple?" Hatake Sakumo raised his eyebrows. He knew Hatake Akira's plan clearly, but he didn't expect Hatake Akira's progress to be so fast.

"Half of the battle..." Akira Hatake didn't brag in front of Sakumo Hatake, "The only obstacle may be the Third Hokage."

"Don't worry, leave the rest to me. Lord Sandaime Hokage should give me some face."

Although Hatake Sakumo has already had the idea of ​​withdrawing from the political center of Konoha, the time has not come yet and it is impossible to just retreat.

As long as Hatake Sakumo is preparing to be Hokage for one day, his influence in Konoha will also last for one day.

Moreover, Hatake Sakumo's "scandal" has not yet broken out. Regardless of connections or prestige, Hatake Sakumo can be ranked among the top three in Konoha.

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, a declining Ninja, could not ignore Hatake Sakumo's opinion.

"Just think of it as the last thing your father did for you before he quit."

Hatake Sakumo smiled and placed the bowl of rice next to Hatake Akira, "Do you have any requirements for your future teammates?"

"I hope to be in the same team as Kakashi." Hatake Akira said almost without thinking, "Kakashi hasn't fully grown up yet, so I'm a little worried about him."

"I'm glad you think so." Hatake Sakumo nodded, "Who do you want to choose among the remaining teammates?"

"The last one didn't ask for anything."

Hatake Akira shook his head, "If all the team members are decided, the Sandaime will definitely make some adjustments for the sake of balance. Leaving an empty position is equivalent to leaving us room for maneuver."

Hearing what Hatake Akira said, Hatake Sakumo nodded. This is the most reassuring thing about Hatake Akira.

Steady, thoughtful, and step-by-step.

Although Hatake Akira is sometimes lazy, that is when he is allowed to do so. Hatake Akira never slacks off on important matters.

"I'll make arrangements for you when you graduate from ninja school."

Hatake Sakumo spoke softly, but his tone was very firm. He was 100% sure that he could arrange his two sons into the team led by Namikaze Minato.

The reason for this confidence comes from his current position.

The ninja world has never been a fair place.

Konoha, too.

Although Konoha is the first hidden village to open a ninja school and the first to perfect the talent promotion mechanism, in horizontal comparison, Konoha's system is definitely ahead of the five hidden villages.

But it's just a comparison. If you really dig deeper, there are still big problems in Konoha's talent training and promotion mechanism.

Beginning in the 11th year of Konoha, Konoha established the Konoha Ninja School under the reforms of the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, providing civilians with an opportunity to become ninjas.

But 33 years have passed since the establishment of Konoha Ninja School. At the speed at which the Ninja School trains ninjas, seven or eight students have been replaced.

But if you count carefully, there are only three ninjas who have risen to prominence as civilians.

Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato.

Although this gave Konoha's civilian class a shot in the arm, the biggest problem of Konoha Ninja School has still not been solved.

In Konoha, family ninjas are still the mainstream. Family secrets, family jounin, family ties, etc., have jointly woven into a large web that firmly controls most of the power in Konoha.

To give a few simple examples, the Nara clan will always play the role of the Hokage's secretary, the members who attend high-level meetings in Konoha will always be the clan leaders of each clan, and those who are assigned to lead teachers after graduation will always be jonins will always be ninja children.

Even if there are exceptions, compared with the huge base of civilian ninjas, they can be called rare.

Therefore, if civilians are not talented, after graduating from the ninja school, special jounin is their limit. When thrown on the battlefield, they will be a bigger cannon fodder and will always be the background.

It's cruel, but this is the reality of Konoha.

As long as there is one person in the ninja family who holds a high position of authority and the family strength is not at the bottom, a few words or an exchange of benefits can give the valued junior a rare opportunity that civilian ninjas dream of.

"Thank you father."

Hatake Akira accepted it calmly and didn't feel anything wrong.

If you have the convenience, take advantage of it. Otherwise, how can you survive the "farce" of fighting for blood in the later stages of the Naruto world?

As for eliminating the shortcomings of Konoha's talent training, Hatake Akira is not saying that he has no ideas, but now is not the time for him to display his ambitions.

It's impossible for Akira Hatake to do it himself. It's very comfortable to be a strategist who only talks or is the boss behind the scenes.

After all, no one can refuse this kind of thing.

"I've eaten well, father."

After finishing a small bowl of rice in a few mouthfuls, Hatake Akira, who had already eaten two meals, couldn't eat anymore.

Seeing Hatake Akira put down his bowl and chopsticks, Hatake Sakumo didn't blame him, but asked another question.

"Ming, Kakashi asked me a question before going on a mission today." Hatake Sakumo looked very serious, "Do you really think our Hatake family's swordsmanship can achieve the level you imagined?"

"able!"

Akira Hatake answered categorically, "Father, you have been here before, and you even pioneered the "New Hatake Sword Technique" that incorporates Lei Dun into sword techniques. You should be able to tell that my idea is not groundless."

"But there are still too many restrictions..." Hatake Sakumo's heart moved slightly and he asked some questions, "Chakra metal is the first hurdle that cannot be bypassed, and how to continue to improve the power of sword techniques is also a big problem. .”

"Chakra metal will be there in the future, you believe me."

"Okay, but how do you plan to solve the second problem?" Hatake Sakumo didn't get to the bottom of it, but asked for the solution to the second problem.

"Magic!"

"Is it celestial magic?" Hatake Sakumo's expression darkened, "The psychic beast in our family is a ninja dog. Although its individual abilities are outstanding, the ninja dog family does not belong to the three holy places, and the inheritance of celestial magic is not complete. Say no."

"I know this." Hatake Akira naturally knew about the psychic beasts of the Hatake family, "But in addition to magical magic, there is also an idea that is only on a theoretical level."

"What do you think?" Hatake Sakumo looked a little anxious.

Strength is the pursuit of almost everyone in the ninja world, and Hatake Sakumo is no exception.

"Compress Chakra." Akira Hatake expressed his thoughts, "Chakra is like water. A large amount of water can wash away an entire town, but if the amount of water is not enough, it does not mean that it does not have that power. "

"You mean..." Hatake Sakumo gained a little bit, but he still didn't grasp the key point.

"There is a third change of chakra!" Hatake Ming said in surprise.

Hatake Sakumo, on the other hand, sat up straight and waited quietly for Hatake Akira's next words.