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The Hatake clan is not the descendant of the Six Paths Sage, so no matter how hard they try, they will only be a bigger fish in the later stages.
This was also the main reason why Hatake Akira chose to be a lazy person before. As long as he could survive, there was nothing wrong with playing a supporting role.
But slowly, Hatake Akira changed his mind.
Hatake Sakumo is fully capable of realizing his vision and creating powerful ninjutsu for people without bloodline. Even if he cannot become Six Paths level, he can definitely compete with Six Paths level.
Of course, if one wants to truly compete with the Six Paths level, magic is undoubtedly the key.
"Father, has Kakashi contracted a summoning beast?"
"Not yet." Hatake Sakumo had already guessed Hatake Akira's next plan, "Are you planning to let Kakashi give up his contract with the Ninja Dog Clan?"
"I do have such an idea. After all, the Ninja Dog Clan has no inheritance of immortal arts. After my father realizes my idea, if I want to break through the shackles again, I can only rely on immortal arts."
Akira Hatake's plan was very simple. He just wanted to make a contract with the Toad Clan through Minato Namikaze so that he and Kakashi could practice the magic of Myoboku Mountain.
When the Hatake swordsmanship, which incorporates the third form of chakra, is combined with the fairy technique, the power that can be unleashed is no less than that of Six Paths Madara.
Although he would still not have the advantage in a head-on fight, after all, Uchiha Madara's eye technique, the Wheel Grave Prison, was too shameless.
Without the Rinnegan, it is impossible to see Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan clone clearly.
However, Hatake Akira was not in a hurry. He believed that he would definitely find a way to deal with it in the future.
"I can't promise you that."
Hatake Sakumo certainly knew the power of fairy arts, but summoned beasts are summoned beasts and ninjas are ninjas, and the relationship between the two is equal. Apart from fate and mutual wishes, forcing is simply not advisable.
"I believe that my father's prestige in Konoha can make Jiraiya give you a favor." Hatake Akira was not too worried. "Besides, with Minato-sensei at the forefront, our Hatake family can be considered as a Hokage family anyway, and we can follow the path of the Sandaime when necessary."
Hatake Akira has a lot of calculations in mind, and he will not waste his own advantages.
"Just as you said, I'll try my best."
Hatake Sakumo nodded, "But don't think too far ahead now. No one can predict what will happen in the future. You have to think of a backup plan."
What Hatake Sakumo said is not wrong. Being prepared and choosing alternative plans can indeed help us better deal with future emergencies.
"If that doesn't work, I'm going to contact Orochimaru." Hatake Akira quickly came up with an idea.
Orochimaru, the scientist in the ninja world, wants something very simple. Although it is dangerous to touch, it is also a good fallback option.
"Orochimaru?" Hatake Sakumo was stunned for a moment, then he told Hatake Akira earnestly, "If there is one person that your father cannot see clearly, it may be Orochimaru. If you really use him as a backup option, you have to be careful."
"I will, father." Hatake Akira nodded very seriously.
"It's okay as long as you have an idea in mind." Hatake Sakumo stood up and patted Hatake Akira on the shoulder. "I'll be out first. It's okay as long as you have an idea about these things. Rest early and don't worry too much."
……
Ever since Hatake Akira gave Hatake Sakumo a new theory, Hatake Sakumo, who had gradually lost his way about the future, has found his direction again and his enterprising spirit has returned.
Hatake Sakumo became a frequent visitor to the Third Hokage, and the secret room in the Hokage Building that recorded various ninjutsu books also became Hatake Sakumo's second residence.
Although the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen had some complaints about this, he still did not hide what he needed to teach, and he was also very interested in the idea proposed by Hatake Sakumo.
However, even if Sarutobi Hiruzen was interested, he would not be like Hatake Sakumo, abandoning everything and focusing on studying a new ninjutsu system.
There were so many government affairs that he needed to handle that he felt a little overwhelmed.
But no matter what happened to the two of them, time still moved forward slowly and steadily, and in the blink of an eye it jumped from the end of September to New Year's Day in December.
There is no such thing as New Year in the world of Naruto. Although New Year's Day is still lively, it is still not as ceremonial as the New Year that Hatake Akira celebrated in his previous life.
Since we are here, we might as well make the best of it. Hatake Akira is quite open-minded about it.
"elder brother!"
"came back?"
Akira Hatake was a little excited. Kakashi, who had been away from home for three months, finally returned. He quickly ran out and surrounded Kakashi.
After looking from head to toe, he didn't find any signs of injury on Kakashi, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
"came back."
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!" Hatake Akira patted Kakashi's shoulder, then clenched his fist and hit him on the chest again.
"What kind of mission would take so long?"
"This... was originally a B-level mission, but later I found out that the mission level had reached A-level, so I wasted some time."
Kakashi did not reveal the specific content of the mission, which is the basic quality of a ninja. Seeing that he was unwilling to say it, Akira Hatake did not force him.
Although Kakashi downplayed it, Hatake Akira could still feel the danger during the mission.
Gradually becoming unable to bear it any longer, Akira Hatake wanted more and more to graduate from the Ninja Academy and then carry out missions with Kakashi.
This not only allows him to take care of Kakashi during the mission, but also allows him to gain a lot of gold coins and skill experience, which is very important to Akira Hatake.
After today, the Third World War will officially begin in a little over a year. In this little over a year, Hatake Akira must accumulate considerable capital to deal with future crises.
"By the way, Kakashi, how do you feel about Minato Namikaze?"
"Is Minato a jonin?" Hatake Kakashi didn't understand why Hatake Akira asked this, but he still gave his own evaluation of Namikaze Minato, "He is a genius, and he has a good personality. I admire him very much."
"Then after I graduate, how about we two brothers join the class led by Minato-sensei?"
"I'll go wherever my brother is!" Kakashi said without hesitation, "As long as I can be with my brother, I have no problem with who my teammates are or who the teacher is."
"Ha, you're not a brother-con, are you?" Hatake Akira teased.
Suddenly, Kakashi blushed.
"Ming, don't talk nonsense. I'm just worried that you'll get hurt in the future or even die on the mission!" Kakashi argued with his neck stiff, looking quite impatient.
"Then I really have to thank you..."
Hatake Akira looked at it and stretched out his hand, then reached under Kakashi's armpit at lightning speed and tickled him with his hooked fingers.
"Hahaha……"
A series of laughter echoed throughout the Hatake residence, and the good times of the two brothers playing and fighting officially arrived.
Chapter 34 Class .
After New Year's Day, a new year began and the time came to the 45th year of Konoha.
This year, Akira Hatake, Kurenai Yuhi, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, Asuma Sarutobi, Shizune and others graduated from the Ninja Academy.
The Platinum Generation of Konoha had basically completed their studies at the Ninja School and began their career as Genin.
Konoha, Hokage Building, Hokage Office.
"Minato, I originally wanted to wait another year before letting you become the team leader, but Sakumo came to me many times and specifically asked you to lead the team." After taking a few puffs of his cigarette, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked Namikaze Minato's opinion, "Minato, what do you think?"
"It's all up to Lord Hokage!"
Namikaze Minato was like a mindless tool. He never expressed his opinions in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, and only showed obedience, obedience, and obedience.
"Akira and Kakashi are both good candidates. Moreover, they are twin brothers. Their unique bond is unmatched by ordinary people and they are very compatible with the Will of Fire."
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled, looking somewhat mysterious in the smoke.
"Minato, tell me in detail, what about this child Ming?"
"Hokage, I have come into contact with Ming, and apart from my senses being a little lazy, there are no other problems with him. He even has the talent to practice the Flying Thunder God Technique." Namikaze Minato said truthfully.
"It seems that you know Ming very well."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's light words made Namikaze Minato sweat on his forehead, and then he knelt on one knee in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Please forgive me, Hokage. I did have some contact with Hatake Akira, but I did not teach her the Flying Thunder God Technique in private."
"Don't be so nervous, get up." Sarutobi Hiruzen was very satisfied, he took a puff of cigarette into his lungs happily, and then slowly exhaled, "You are Jiraiya's disciple, and Jiraiya is my disciple, so I naturally trust you. I just asked casually just now."
Namikaze Minato didn't say anything else. He stood up and stood respectfully aside, waiting for Sarutobi Hiruzen's next words.
"Minato, I think highly of you, and I also think highly of the three fathers and sons of the Hatake family." Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke slowly, "I am old, not only my strength is declining, but also my energy is not as good as before. The future of Konoha still depends on you young people."
"Hokage, you are now in your prime." Minato Namikaze said somewhat against his will.
"Haha, I know my own body well." Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, "Minato, perform well, there will definitely be wonderful things for you in the future."
"Thank you, Hokage, for your appreciation!" Namikaze Minato remained expressionless, his respectfulness tinged with caution.
"Alright, although Sakumo is a little impatient, it is understandable. You will be in charge of guiding Akira and Kakashi." Sarutobi Hiruzen pushed two separate files in front of Namikaze Minato, "Here are the detailed resumes of the two brothers, take a look."
Then he picked out the resumes of the remaining other ninjas, and selected a dozen or so and pushed them in front of Minato Namikaze.
"Although it has been tentatively decided that you will take over the leadership and guidance of Hatake Akira and Hatake Kakashi, the three-man team is still short of one person. You can select one more person from among them to join your team."
"I wonder what the Hokage-sama wants from this third person?"
Minato Namikaze has a high IQ, so he can naturally tell what is politeness and can put himself in the right position.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's action seemed to let Namikaze Minato make the decision himself, but in fact it was a new round of tests.
He has no power or influence, only talent and strength, and his teacher Jiraiya is a non-competitive person, so there is basically no one who can help him.
And after becoming the leading ninja of Hatake Akira and Hatake Kakashi, the situation of Namikaze Minato will undergo some changes, which will greatly increase the power behind him.
Regardless of whether Minato Namikaze can become a candidate for Hokage through this, this relationship will be of great help to both the Hatake clan and Minato Namikaze himself.
To a greater or lesser extent, it will affect the balance between the three forces of Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Three Advisors of Konoha, and Hatake Sakumo.
After Namikaze Minato was included in the ranks of "his own people" by Sarutobi Hiruzen, he still had to follow his will in many things to prevent himself from becoming the next political victim.
"Originally, I was planning to reserve a spot for the Uchiha clan in Team 7, but because of Sakumo, this idea cannot be realized for the time being."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was very satisfied with Minato Namikaze's attitude. He did not hide his thoughts and told them everything.
"The Uchiha clan is very proud. If they don't have a place in Team 7, no one knows if there will be problems in the future, so you can only bear with it for now.
The Genin team you lead will be changed from Team 7 to Team 8. There is no need to include Genin from the Uchiha clan. It would be nice if you pick a talented but relatively weak Genin from them.
After all, both Hatake Akira and Hatake Kakashi are geniuses. If another genius is invited in, I believe many people will raise objections. "
"I understand, Hokage-sama."
Namikaze Minato nodded, and then patiently selected from the several Genin resumes that Sarutobi Hiruzen gave him.
Soon, Minato Namikaze picked out two resumes and pushed them back to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Hokage, I prefer Might Guy and Akabane Rieko, but it's hard to choose. Please give me a suggestion."