"Thick-Eyebrows-sensei! Can that Hatake Kakashi you mentioned be my teacher?!"
Might Guy and his group were all stunned. "Hahahahahaha! Naruto, you haven't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet, what's the rush?! Besides, Kakashi has his own disciples."
"His own disciples?"
Might Guy scratched his head. "Ah, I should say he *had* some. Yesterday, he also received three disciples from Lee's class, but…" He also seemed to have a headache. "Well, he proposed a test, but those three kids failed, so they were all sent back to the Ninja Academy to train again."
"Wh-what?! Go back to the academy again?!" Not only Naruto, but also Rock Lee, Tenten, and even Hyuga Neji were surprised this time.
Might Guy said, "He's just that kind of man! So Naruto, don't say you're not qualified to find your own teacher. Even if you were, it would be extremely difficult to get someone like Kakashi to be your teacher!"
Naruto sighed but still didn't give up. "Well, then… Thick-Eyebrows-sensei, are there any other ninjas in the village who are good at Wind Style ninjutsu?"
"Wind Style ninjutsu?" Might Guy's mind moved. "I see. Naruto, you have a wind attribute yourself? However, wind-attribute ninjas are quite rare. I know of only two Konoha ninjas who are good at Wind Style."
Naruto was overjoyed. "Who is it?! Which two?!"
Might Guy shook his head. "I'm afraid neither of these two can teach you. One is the leader of the Root organization, the one hiding in the shadows of Konoha, Shimura Danzo. The other is the Third Hokage's son, Sarutobi Asuma!"
"It goes without saying that Shimura Danzo is the leader of the Root Organization, which is even more secretive than the Anbu. Ordinary ninjas can't even meet him, let alone get his guidance. Many people in the village don't even know he exists!"
"As for Asuma…"
Naruto asked expectantly, "How is he?!"
Might Guy said, "He has always had some conflicts with the Third Hokage. He even left the village and became one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, protecting the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. He just returned to the village recently."
Naruto was overjoyed. "Isn't that perfect?!"
Might Guy shook his head. "He is not a jonin leader, and you, Naruto, are not his disciple. I am afraid it is impossible for him to teach you Wind Style ninjutsu."
But Naruto refused to give up. "Thick-Eyebrows-sensei, please, can you just let me see him! I want to try anyway! Please!!!" Naruto clasped his hands together, praying devoutly.
Might Guy couldn't help but soften his heart. He scratched his head and said, "Naruto, since you insist so much, I can take you to meet him. But whether he is willing to teach you is another matter. After all, we are companions and old friends, so it should be no problem for us to meet up!"
Naruto was overjoyed. "Thank you, Thick-Eyebrows-sensei!"
Might Guy then said, "Neji, Lee, Tenten, you three should train here first! I'll be right back!"
"Yes, Guy-sensei!"
Hyuga Neji snorted and continued his training.
Rock Lee was very excited and shouted from behind Naruto, "Come on, Naruto!"
"Yeah!"
…
Soon, Might Guy led Naruto all the way to Asuma Sarutobi's residence. On the way, Might Guy also talked about the past, including himself, Hatake Kakashi, Sarutobi Asuma, and a boy named Uchiha Obito. Naruto listened attentively, feeling deeply moved from time to time.
Soon, they arrived at Asuma Sarutobi's house. Might Guy said, "Asuma has just returned to Konoha Village. He hasn't officially started accepting missions yet and hasn't decided whether to become a jonin leader, so he's relatively free right now." He knocked on the door and announced his intention.
Asuma Sarutobi opened the door with a cigarette in his mouth. "Guy, didn't you become a jonin leader? You still have time for this kind of thing?"
Might Guy laughed heartily. "This kid needed my help, and I couldn't bear to refuse him."
Asuma Sarutobi glanced at Naruto. "Uzumaki Naruto… so, this child is…"
Might Guy coughed and said, "Yes, he is Naruto!"
Asuma Sarutobi also realized that he had said something wrong, so he didn't say anything else but just took a deep puff of his cigarette. Naruto couldn't help but think to himself, *'They are indeed biological father and son. The Third Hokage likes to smoke a pipe, and this Asuma-sensei is also a heavy smoker!'*
Asuma looked down at Naruto. "Kid, you want to ask me for advice on training in Wind Style ninjutsu?"
"That's right!" Naruto became excited when he saw that they were getting to the point.
Asuma asked, "How do you know you have the wind attribute? From what I know, the courses in the ninja academy are far from reaching this level."
Naruto couldn't tell the truth and could only stammer, "I… I also found out by chance."
"Oh?" Asuma smoked his cigarette and looked at Naruto with interest. "Forget it. I don't have anything to do right now anyway. Come in."
Naruto was overjoyed, and Might Guy was relieved. "Hahahaha, since you said so, I feel relieved. Naruto, I have to go back and guide my students too!"
Naruto hurriedly said, "Thank you, Thick-Eyebrows-sensei! Not only for the help you gave me today but also for the taijutsu you taught me before. I will always remember it in my heart!"
Might Guy laughed and waved goodbye before leaving.
Asuma frowned. "You've trained with Guy before?"
"Well… not really. It's just that Thick-Eyebrows-sensei taught me a few taijutsu moves."
"Oh? Can I take a look?"
Naruto's mind fluttered, thinking of this as some kind of entrance exam. "Of course!" He jumped directly into the yard, then roared and burst out with his chakra and strength. Suddenly, a very powerful aura erupted from him!
Asuma couldn't help but be surprised. *'Such powerful chakra! Moreover, this power is also quite terrifying. This kid is indeed not an ordinary person.'*
Naruto immediately tried his best and put all his life's learning into practice. "Konoha Whirlwind! Konoha Great Cyclone! Konoha Strong Whirlwind!"
*Rumble—*
*BOOM!*
Naruto's powerful taijutsu blew away all the rocks in the yard. For a moment, sand and stones were flying, and dust was rising wildly. Asuma was also shocked. Such chakra and such physical skills were definitely not something that students from an ordinary ninja academy could possess. And, in order to show off, Naruto even brought out his hidden weapon.
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
Suddenly, four Shadow Clones appeared on the spot and fought against each other, leaving Asuma stunned! Although he was a genuine Konoha native, he had been away for so long that he was a complete newcomer to the current generation. He had never imagined that there would
be someone as formidable as Naruto.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu?! This isn't a high-level ninjutsu that a student at a ninja academy can master! Naruto, where did you learn that?!"
Naruto rubbed his nose in triumph. "No one taught me. I figured it out on my own!"
"You figured it out by yourself?! Is this kid really a genius?!" Asuma was thoroughly surprised.