- You know very well the reasons why I don't want Orochimaru as my successor," the Hokage replied a little irritated, "it's like giving a portion of the research budget to Danzo!
They knew very well the passion of the snake sannin and that Himura played perfectly on this trait of the former student of Hiruzen. Sarutobi preferred not to interfere, not wanting to spoil the already warm relationship with the genius student. The situation suited both of them, allowing the village leader to enjoy the nominal support of one of Konoha's strongest shinobi, while the latter was able to do his research without the intrusive supervision.
- You didn't just show up in the village to train Namikaze, did you? - The older shinobi decided to change the subject, glancing at his student.
- Even in such a situation I prefer to keep my finger on the pulse, - shrugged his shoulders, - so I wanted to demand an explanation, but now everything is clear, - he looked at his interlocutor hintingly.
- What do you want, Jiraiya? - Sarutobi, who knew the sannin's temper better than anyone, grinned.
- A week to train Minato and access to the Hokage's scroll," the white-haired shinobi replied, "but it's not enough to win the third stage of the chunin exam, my student needs a trump card that can fix even a hopeless situation.
- The scroll contains a lot of knowledge that is very dangerous for a genin," Sarutobi warned the sannin, mentally agreeing with the first point of the requirements - after all, he had framed Jiraiya, and for the sake of good relations, it was necessary to make concessions.
- Don't worry, sensei, I'll decide what Minato can and can't do," the jonin reassured the Hokage, "the scroll won't fall into his hands.
- And what is its potential? - Hiruzen asked interestedly, as the genin was intended to be used mainly as a honey bait for the jinchuriki, not interested in other qualities.
- Friendly and charming when he needs it, Minato, - after some reflection, gave an assessment of the comparison sannin, - grasps everything literally on the fly and he has a clear talent for fuin, with proper development and training, he will be among the elite of the village in a couple of years.
- You will have the opportunity to provide him with this training," Hiruzen nodded, getting up from his chair, 'you will only get the scroll for a day and you can write out only one technique for Namikaze, the rest you can learn on your own, but no notes,' he warned.
- Naturally, sensei," the white-haired jonin nodded.
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