If he agreed, some would say he was a snob.
A thousand people have a thousand different ideas. Rong Lin couldn't change others' minds, nor could he control their mouths. As long as they didn't go too far, Rong Lin wouldn't bother with them.
But if they went too far, then he'd be sorry, because Rong Lin would beat them up.
"As expected of a vital place for the Uchiha clan, the ancestral shrine."
Looking at the various ninjutsu scrolls displayed on the wooden shelves, Rong Lin couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Great clans are truly different. For a civilian ninja to learn a ninjutsu, aside from a teacher's guidance, they have to desperately complete various missions to earn contribution points. However, a clan member only needs to demonstrate exceptional talent to learn all sorts of ninjutsu, with no need to worry at all."
Ninjutsu, various ninja tools—no need to worry about any of it. They only needed to focus on their cultivation, something civilian ninjas simply couldn't compare to.
This also meant that it was difficult for geniuses to emerge among civilian ninjas, and most geniuses came from the great clans. Don't be fooled by the fact that there are more ordinary people than clan members; the chance of a ninja appearing among them isn't high.
The number of ninjas from the various large and small clans accounted for more than half of the village. It was difficult for civilian ninjas to appear, and even harder for them to grow. However, their vast numbers meant that the total count of civilian ninjas was still considerable.
Though numerous, their strength was generally much lower than that of ninjas from the great clans.
Don't underestimate these material things; they will affect your growth and are intimately linked to it. Without material support, it's very difficult to grow.
Even Rong Lin wouldn't dare claim he could rapidly grow without these material advantages. It could be said that Tsunade's help to Rong Lin was immense, truly immense. But some things Tsunade couldn't provide, otherwise Rong Lin wouldn't have returned to the Uchiha.
Therefore, Rong Lin ignored the idle chatter of people who had nothing better to do. In a sense, it was like sour grapes.
Sometimes, slander is also a form of aspiration.
This was a saying his history teacher taught Rong Lin when he was in school.
Although it was just a casual remark, Rong Lin remembered it deeply. This also made some aspects of Rong Lin's personality a bit strange. For example, he wouldn't envy or be jealous of others; it was meaningless, had no point. At most, he would just sigh with emotion.
Why slander? It was probably out of envy, jealousy, and hatred born from an unattainable height!
Uchiha Fugaku had kept his word. Everything except the beautiful women had been fulfilled. Uchiha Izumi had been providing targeted guidance to Rong Lin.
Rong Lin had also emerged from a certain awkward state. In the past, his Sharingan was mostly used for countering genjutsu and observing an opponent's attack methods, making genjutsu a significant weakness for him.
Now, this weakness was rapidly being remedied. He was slowly understanding and learning various genjutsu, and Uchiha Izumi was very diligent. Don't let the similarity between her name and Uchiha Izuna fool you; she seemed cold and aloof, but she was very skilled in teaching.
Many children of the Uchiha clan received their education under them, and Rong Lin was one of the more special ones.
After Rong Lin entered the Uchiha clan compound, his interactions with Obito also began to deepen. Of course, Obito was usually the one taking the initiative.
"I wonder who I'll be going on missions with. I hope it's not the same two as before..."
Half a month passed quickly. Rong Lin's training ended, and it was time to meet his new teammates.
He had to admit, even though those two were dead weights, after spending a few months with them, Rong Lin actually missed them. He also wondered who had joined Tsunade's squad after he left.
Tsunade hadn't mentioned this matter, and Rong Lin hadn't asked. After that, he rarely saw Shimura Oen and Harukaze Yuya again.
"Hey!!!"
Just as Rong Lin was reminiscing, a figure approached from a distance. Rong Lin turned his head and was instantly stunned. It was Minato Namikaze!
His new teammate was actually him?! Didn't this guy have his own fixed team?
The Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze, but he hadn't earned that title yet.
Minato waved his hand with a smile and greeted Rong Lin, chuckling, "Haha, I didn't expect you to arrive so early. It seems I was negligent."
After reviewing Rong Lin's profile, Minato had a good impression of him. Moreover, as Tsunade's disciple, and both belonging to the disciples of the Sannin, it further shortened the distance between them, ensuring that their meeting wouldn't be as tense as with other teams, and he also abandoned any thoughts of pranking the new recruit.
"Teacher Tsunade really dislikes people being late, so I arrived a bit early."
Rong Lin explained with a smile, "Of course, if anyone else is late, it's a problem. But if she herself is late, that's understandable."
"Hahahaha..." Minato was momentarily taken aback by his words, then burst into laughter.
"...Teacher Jiraiya is pretty much the same in that regard. Waiting is a common occurrence. Teachers are always so... so..."
Minato raised his hand and gestured, unable to find the words to describe it. It was quite exasperating.
Some things are not pleasant to say out loud. Although Jiraiya's certain habits were difficult for people to accept, a teacher was still a teacher. Minato deeply respected Jiraiya and would not speak ill of him.
Because some of Jiraiya's habits were truly beyond description.
Looking at Minato at this moment, Rong Lin could tell he was utterly helpless. He wanted to say something but didn't know how to put it into words, so he could only gesture with a wry smile and shake his head.
"Understood. However, it's perfectly normal for men to like such things, and it's not something to be ashamed of. It's just that when combined with Master Jiraiya's strength, it makes people unable to wrap their heads around it."
Rong Lin chuckled. Minato had a great personality and was easy to get along with. Rong Lin and he quickly struck up a lively conversation.
"(Zhao Lihao) Hahahaha, indeed, it's quite frustrating."
Minato nodded with a smile, "By the way, Kushina mentioned you to me, saying you're quite impressive."
"Hehe~~~"
The two chatted happily. As for other matters, they kept silent, as someone else had not yet arrived.
Their discussion continued until the last person arrived. After seeing this person, Rong Lin was instantly agitated. Damn it! What's going on with Kato Dan? How is this guy his teammate??
Isn't this a complete scam?
Rong Lin didn't know that Kato Dan was his teammate, and Kato Dan, in turn, didn't know either. Only Minato, as the team leader, knew.
"Dan was transferred here by Lady Tsunade a while ago."
"Hey, Dan, you're the slowest." Minato whispered into Rong Lin's ear, explaining why Kato Dan was also in the team.
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