Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: A Dog Can't Change Its Ways!

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Jiraiya's face was utterly speechless. After receiving the message from Lin, he knew that today would come sooner or later. He just hadn't expected Tsunade, fearing he'd back out, would directly drag him to the Hokage's office to witness it.

Do I look like the kind of person who would back out?

Jiraiya inwardly roared twice. If it were before, he would have been very depressed, but not now, because after Lin's suggestion, he had completely let go.

Tsunade, you said I can't be proactive, you didn't say I can't be passive!

When the time comes, hehe!!

Relying on the charm of me, the handsome Jiraiya, I will definitely conquer countless beauties, making those beauties automatically come to my door!

Although he said that, Jiraiya still felt very surprised. He knew Lin could grow to be like Minato, but the speed was just too fast!

Is this not giving us old seniors a chance to live?

Fortunately, such perverts were not many. Otherwise, there truly would be no room for survival for old seniors like him.

"Originally, I should have arranged some corresponding positions for you, but you are still too young. So I vetoed this rule and want you to train more. I hope you can join Anbu, are you willing?"

Lin's strength was already sufficient, but he couldn't yet sit in a corresponding position. Similarly, with Lin's strength, leading a small team as a teacher was also enough, but his age was still a major drawback. Therefore, the Third Hokage hoped that he could enter Anbu for more training, and then be given a position after a few years.

Unfortunately, this arrangement would become increasingly difficult, causing the Third Hokage much distress.

"I am willing."

There was no need before, but now that so many benefits had been given, refusing would be a bit unreasonable. Lin thought for a moment and agreed. Besides, he wouldn't stay in Anbu for too long anyway. A world-shattering war was about to begin, and time was running out.

Akasuna no Sasori, I hope you don't disappoint me.

"Tsunade, Jiraiya, you two go back first. I want to chat with Uchiha Lin."

After handling the matters at hand, the Third Hokage issued a dismissal order. Tsunade and Jiraiya looked at each other. Tsunade cast a 'go get 'em' look at Lin, then twisted her waist and left in her high heels. Jiraiya, following behind her, stared straight ahead.

If it weren't for a dangerous aura emanating from Tsunade, Jiraiya might have even drooled.

"Hmph!!!"

Jiraiya kept staring at himself, causing Tsunade to hum in displeasure. Jiraiya quickly averted his gaze, putting on a 'good guy' expression, which made Tsunade couldn't help but roll her eyes: "A dog can't change its ways."

"Ahem!!!"

"What, what?!"

Jiraiya almost choked on his own saliva. A dog can't change its ways? What kind of description is that!!!

"Little Lin's description is quite fitting. I'm sorry, Jiraiya, I accidentally used it on you, because your behavior has always given me this impression. Remember our bet. If you dare to break it, then hmph!"

Having warned Jiraiya, Tsunade left contentedly. She was just waiting to see Jiraiya's miserable state, but unfortunately, Tsunade was destined to be disappointed.

For this matter, she almost directly charged into Lin's house to fight him. The trap I painstakingly dug, you just filled it in with a few words!!!

Following the Third Hokage, Lin walked all the way to the Hokage Rock. Neither of them spoke along the way.

Standing on the Hokage Rock, the Third Hokage looked down at the entire Konoha:

"Do you know? The First Hokage used to be here, determined to establish a village of peace without war, and he always strove for that goal."

If it were an ordinary child, they would probably be ecstatic right now. But Lin wasn't a child. He could only sigh and say:

"That determined decision was made with Uchiha Madara of the Uchiha Clan. But now, does anyone still remember the contributions Uchiha Madara made to Konoha? Will anyone still remember Uchiha Madara?"

"Oh..."

The Third Hokage looked at Lin in surprise. He never imagined Lin knew all this. The impression the younger generation of the Uchiha Clan had of Uchiha Madara was merely that he was a strong individual of the Uchiha Clan, nothing more.

But this strong individual was already dead, and of course, there would be some misunderstandings, such as everything Itachi told Sasuke, that Uchiha Madara was a completely evil person.

Furthermore, in order to restore his eyesight, he even gouged out and transplanted the eyes of his younger brother, Uchiha Izuna, gaining even stronger power.

But was that really the truth?

Uchiha Madara had already been disfigured. If it weren't for that knife from Hashirama, would Uchiha Izuna have fallen to that state?

Uchiha Madara would, before his brother's death, have no choice but to agree to his brother's request to transplant his eyes.

The First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, was an absolute brother-complex, but why wouldn't Uchiha Madara be? From the Warring States Period, with many brothers, he was left with only Uchiha Izuna to rely on. Senju Hashirama on the other side wasn't much better off, averaging thirty years old, what a terrifying number.

...

"Haha~~~ You're right. People nowadays only remember the First Hokage, but they've forgotten the former Uchiha Madara."

The Third Hokage laughed heartily, not getting angry because of Lin's words.

"When I was little, some of my companions and I once swore here that I would definitely become Hokage, and then my face would be carved into the Hokage Rock."

The Third Hokage's voice was full of emotion, missing the old days very much, but unfortunately, those days were gone forever.

"Anyone can do what you did when you're young and ambitious, and Lord Hokage, you've done it, haven't you?"

Lin looked down at Konoha Village below, blinking. Other children and the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, were so similar. Among them, the most representative was Uchiha Obito.

Lin wouldn't make such foolish vows. Reality was too cruel. In some matters, even if you worked hard, you wouldn't see any hope.

"Haha..."

Lin's words made the Third Hokage laugh heartily.

"Then what about you?"

After a long time, the Third Hokage put away his laughter and looked at Lin with a benevolent smile, asking him back.

"Me?!"

"Yes."

The Third Hokage nodded with a smile: "Haven't you ever thought that one day your face will also be carved here?"

[Old Driver's Address: Little Raccoon's Headquarters! Kneeling for automatic Earth.]