I'm going to die!
After he showed that he could create a Rasengan with his bare hands last night, shouldn't he be kept in the village for observation even more?
Judging by Hiruzen's expression, it seems he wants him to leave the village for training instead?
Feeling that the outcome was different from what he had expected, Shinji was a bit bewildered at this moment.
Hiruzen, sitting in the chair, was stunned when he heard Shinji's reason. His withered fingers subconsciously tapped on the desk as he thought of Naruto, who was still in the Academy.
Shinji couldn't directly participate in missions and give up his Academy work right now. Even if he were to, he would have to wait until Naruto's graduation.
Thinking of this, Hiruzen then said, "How about this, Shinji, I will first give you two Ninjutsu as mission rewards for your subsequent missions. This week, practice hard and strive to improve."
"On the weekend, you will carry out missions, all arranged by me, to ensure you can make it back for class."
Shinji: "???"
Wait, I have to attend classes on weekdays and on my weekend off, I still have to go on missions?
This is treating me like a slave!
Shinji, who had been worn out by the 9 to 5 work schedule in his previous life, felt his resentment almost shooting into the sky.
Calm down, I must calm down!
Shinji really wanted to flip over the office desk in front of him.
What the hell am I supposed to calm down for?!
Hiruzen asked with a smile, thinking his response was good, "How about it? Shinji, what do you think of this arrangement?"
It would neither deprive Naruto of a caring teacher, nor would Konoha fail to nurture a capable Jonin.
Good, my foot!
Shinji, afraid he couldn't control his expression, reached out and pinched the bridge of his nose.
Actually, looking at it from another perspective, this wasn't without its benefits. After all, there were too many Ninjutsu rewarded for subsequent teaching.
Even if he was as careful as possible, what if he accidentally used one?
Then no matter how many reasons he had, they would all be pale and powerless.
However, if he followed Hiruzen's predetermined route, as long as he met the standards, the origins of these Ninjutsu could easily be made to seem normal. Moreover, he could also teach them to Naruto and his future disciples.
Eh?
Thinking of Naruto, Shinji's eyes lit up.
That's right, if the Ninjutsu rewarded by the system could later be openly taught to Naruto or future disciples he takes in, wouldn't that be an infinite bug card?
Thinking of this, he was no longer so resistant to Hiruzen's landlord-like behavior.
He looked up at Hiruzen and said, "Hokage-sama, I have no objections. My only request is that it must not affect my current teaching job. After all, as you said, children are the foundation of Konoha's prosperity."
Shinji wasn't exaggerating with these words. Before taking over Naruto's class, he had already taught many students. For any course he taught, those students were almost always among the top few in their grade, otherwise he wouldn't have caught Hiruzen's eye.
Hearing this, Hiruzen smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, your missions will be arranged by me."
After speaking, Hiruzen pulled out a scroll from the inner lining of his Hokage robe and placed it on the table.
Shinji blinked, then reached out and took it. He stood up and bowed to Hiruzen, saying, "Thank you for your care, Hokage-sama. I will not disappoint you."
"Hehe, good, go."
Hiruzen smiled, nodded, and waved his hand.
After Shinji closed the door, he let out a long breath. He looked at the scroll in his hand. Thinking that he had no classes before noon, he turned to walk towards the rooftop.
After all, it was an advance on his future missions. Not looking at it first would affect his mission execution efficiency.
Good!
Thinking this, Shinji arrived on the rooftop, closed the rooftop door, and immediately opened the scroll.
"This…"
Looking at the two Ninjutsu recorded on the scroll, even Shinji, who had recently been spoiled by the system, couldn't help but be stunned.
The first Ninjutsu was the Shadow Clone, which he had just received as a teaching reward.
The second Ninjutsu was a B-rank Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet. Moreover, it was the version exclusive to the Third Hokage. The reason Shinji knew this was because of the hand seals.
It was very simple, only Ram – Horse – Dragon – Tiger.
As the Second Hokage's disciple, Hiruzen naturally knew quite a few Ninjutsu.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, which was of the same rank as the Earth Dragon Bullet, used by Zabuza and Kakashi in the original story, required a full forty-four seals.
Shinji had once thought that if he were to do it, forget about making those forty-four seals, his fingers would definitely get twisted into a pretzel.
After coming to Konoha, Shinji gradually understood. With a deeper understanding and knowledge of Ninjutsu, advanced ninjas could simplify hand seals. And currently, the Second Hokage was the most exceptional in this regard.
A series of Water Release Ninjutsu were like toys in Tobirama's hands, earning him the nickname "Water God."
He could not only reduce the number of hand seals for the Ninjutsu but also unleash power that was only stronger, not weaker.
"He truly is a monster…"
Even Shinji, with the system's enhancement, couldn't help but exclaim again.
He had a mind to try the power of the Earth Dragon Bullet, but since he was still at the Academy, he gave up on that idea.
He then turned his attention to the Shadow Clone Jutsu. He pretended to ponder for a few rounds, and when he felt he had it down, he immediately used it.
Shadow Clone Technique!
Several puffs of smoke exploded with a bang.
Shinji looked left and right, this angle was novel to say the least.
Six Shinjis were standing on the rooftop, looking at each other. If Naruto were to come over now, he wouldn't be able to tell which one was the original. No, they were all solid clones with Chakra, no one would be able to tell.
While Shinji was still experimenting, in the principal's office.
Kakashi, wearing a mask, was kneeling on one knee before Hiruzen.
Listening to Kakashi's report, Hiruzen realized that Shinji had only tried a few times before using the Shadow Clone Technique, and even created five Shadow Clones.
Hiruzen nodded, this talent was good.
Shinji's talent was good, and he had a lot of Chakra.
These were the most basic conditions for promotion to Jonin.
...
Shinji, having finished his experiment, stretched. Now, he would be busy. He wondered what missions awaited him after a two-year hiatus. Hopefully, they wouldn't be too troublesome.
He twisted his head, and no longer overthinking, stepped downstairs.
He still had to eat with Naruto later. He felt like he was getting busier and busier.
Passing by the principal's office, Shinji saw a white-haired Anbu wearing a mask guarding the door.
The Anbu, hearing the sound, turned his head to look at Shinji, then nodded in greeting.
???
No, what's going on?