"I didn't expect something like this to happen."
Inside the Hokage office, Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to Kakashi's report, feeling somewhat numb.
He had absolutely not expected that on Kakashi's first day as a Jonin instructor after leaving the Anbu, he would encounter such a situation.
This signified a failure in education!
And to dare to attack their own people at such a young age, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't even dare to imagine what they would become when they would grow up.
Damn it, how did the Ninja Academy's education become like this?
"Alright, don't blame yourself. No one expected this situation to occur, it's not your fault."
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was thinking about how to modify the education system, looked at Kakashi, who still had his head lowered, lit his pipe, and smiled helplessly.
"Your actions were fine. It's clear they didn't receive proper guidance at school. Going back to school for more study isn't a bad thing. But there's another child you plan to keep?"
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Kakashi nodded.
Recalling the words that had touched his heart, he spoke subconsciously, "He's a child who values his comrades and wants to protect the village. Although something like this happened, I don't think he should be affected."
"Is that so..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen held his pipe in his mouth and nodded silently.
He wasn't exactly unfamiliar with Takemi. After all, he often went to the school to give speeches promoting the "Will of Fire" and also got to know the current students.
Takemi was a relatively excellent child, but that wasn't the most important thing.
The most important thing was that he seemed to have a decent relationship with Naruto, unlike others who were hostile or disliked Naruto.
Although after observation, he seemed to be more interested in swindling Naruto's allowance...
But his background was as clean as a blank sheet of paper, and even Guy had mentioned that kid to him, expressing a desire to personally train him.
These things had made him remember Takemi long ago. Arranging him into Kakashi's team this time was also to see how things would develop.
He also hoped that Kakashi, who had left the Anbu, would have a new life. Although there was an unexpected incident, it seemed pretty good so far.
"It seems he's a young man with the Will of Fire." Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled.
"Then let's go with your idea. Teammates can be added later, just like you back then, Kakashi."
"Yes!"
Kakashi nodded seriously, feeling relieved in his heart.
"I will definitely do my best."
"No need to be so serious, you're not in the Anbu anymore." Sarutobi Hiruzen held his pipe and smiled, shaking his head.
"Go on, adjust yourself properly, just don't use your Anbu methods."
"I understand, Lord Hokage." Kakashi nodded.
Anyway, after Takemi had said those words, he had become somewhat special to him.
Perhaps, this was a good start.
...
"Here, your large bowl of spicy pork char siu ramen."
"Thank you, uncle Teuchi!"
At dusk, Ichiraku Ramen.
Takemi took the ramen and immediately lowered his head, devouring it ravenously.
"Slow down. Eating something so spicy so fast isn't good."
Teuchi couldn't help but shake his head watching Takemi, but Takemi didn't care at all, saying indistinctly, "It's okay, I've been hungry all day."
Seeing this, Teuchi could only smile. Being this hungry was truly rare.
Takemi was truly starving. He himself hadn't expected the body modification to have so many after-effects. Not only did it cause him to pass out from pain, but after waking up, he was so hungry thay he felt like he was about to die.
However,
[Name: Kitagawa Takemi]
[Age: 13]
[Bloodline: Ōtsutsuki Clan (Blank Slate)]
[Total Chakra: A (Average Jonin level)]
[Chakra Nature: Water, Fire, Earth, Lightning, Wind, Yin, Yang]
Slurping the noodles while looking at his status panel, and simultaneously feeling the changes within his body, Takemi had a sense of unreality.
He had worked so hard for so many years. Relying on the obsession of not being satisfied with being cannon fodder and wanting to outdo the local natives, he had progressed step by step.
With his effort, he only reached the level of a Chunin, mastering three Chakra natures after a decade.
But just a beginner package directly boosted his Chakra level to Jonin and made him have all Chakra natures?
Even if it was just a blank slate Ōtsutsuki bloodline?
"Damn it, it really is a world dominated by bloodlines!"
After a long while, Takemi, who really couldn't hold back, cursed inwardly.
Although he had known this for a long time, it was still a little difficult to accept.
The whole storyline in Natuto revolved around eyes. Without a bloodline, Guy might be the limit.
"Now, in the blink of an eye, I almost have the power of one Kakashi."
Using Kakashi as a unit of combat power might not be ideal, but the changes brought about by this transformation were truly immense.
Even though the Otsutsuki Bloodline was just a blank slate right now, he could feel that his control over Chakra had become incredibly easy.
He even felt that he didn't need to form hand seals to use Ninjutsu. In some ways, he was more suited to be a Copy Ninja than Kakashi.
Not only that, his Chakra was still steadily increasing.
"But how do I develop this bloodline?"
Takemi bit his chopsticks, pondering to himself. He knew how powerful the Ōtsutsuki's strength was.
But as for how to develop the Otsutsuki Bloodline, he naturally wasn't as familiar as he was with the Sharingan.
"Uncle! Uncle! Ramen! Ramen!"
Just as he was deep in thought, a kid dressed entirely in orange, with spiky blond hair, rushed in.
"Oh, it's Naruto. Are you finished with class?"
Teuchi was very gentle, and he was one of the few people who didn't have prejudice against Naruto.
"Yeah, finally finished class, I'm starving!" Naruto nodded.
He quickly noticed Takemi nearby and was immediately pleasantly surprised.
"Huh, Takemi, you're here too? I heard you guys were beaten into the hospital?"
"..."
Takemi almost rolled his eyes. It's true that good news doesn't go out, but bad news travels far.
Takemi nonchalantly said, "It's nothing. It's just not passing, it's not a big deal."
Naruto didn't care about it that much, he continued to laugh happily.
"Maybe, we can team up in the future!"
"Heh, instead of talking about me, you should think about whether your allowance is still enough for ramen, you wasteful guy." Takemi said casually without lifting his head.
"Also, maybe in the future, I'll be your examiner for the Genin graduation test."
Takemi wasn't joking. The first main mission was completed, so naturally there would be a new one.
[New Main Mission Acquired]
[Become a Jonin]
Looking at his status panel, Takemi couldn't help but purse his lips.
He had just become a Genin. Now, he has to strive towards becoming a Jonin?
What would come after that?
However, the reward for the first main mission was the Ōtsutsuki bloodline, so in the future, would he continue to get such or even more valuable rewards?
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Takemi looked at Naruto strangely.
He felt two very strange, both familiar and unfamiliar, auras on him, which made some thoughtful emotions appear in his eyes.
Could it be done this way?
"Tch, my allowance was just given..."
Naruto didn't know what Takemi was thinking. He just opened his mouth when he realized something was wrong, and then asked incredulously, "Huh? Huh? You mean, you passed?"
"Yeah." Takemi nodded nonchalantly while drinking his soup.
"Kid, the one sitting in front of you now is a Ninja!"
"But didn't you guys go to the hospital?"
"Yeah, but not me. It was my teammates. By beating them into the hospital, didn't I become the only one who graduated?"
"???"
Naruto looked at Takemi in disbelief, his eyes full of incomprehension.
Beat the others into the hospital...
And he could graduate?
Could it be done this way?
Naruto was a bit dazed. He didn't even know how he managed to finish his ramen. But after he finished eating, he suddenly slammed the table heavily.
"Alright! If Takemi can do it, then I can do it too! I'm the man who's going to become the Hokage! I'm going to train now, I must graduate this year!"
"No!"
But just as he was rushing out, he was stopped by Ayame, who had returned at some point.
"You haven't paid yet, why are you running?"
"Uh... sorry, sorry..."
"Also, Takemi told Dad that you decided to treat him to celebrate him becoming a Ninja. The total is..."
"..."