Soon, the flames in the classroom were extinguished.
Rinto and Jiraiya, the troublemakers, along with Uchiha Ryota, the supposed victim, were taken to the teacher's office by the stern-looking Kaito Fujiwara. Accompanying them was Princess Tsunade, who had witnessed the entire incident.
In the office, Kaito Fujiwara sat behind his desk with a cold expression, holding a palm-sized scroll in his hand.
"Teacher Kanade, please summon Uchiha Ryota's parents," he instructed before placing the scroll down heavily and shifting his gaze to Rinto.
"As for you, Rinto Sakuta, who is your guardian?"
His voice was ice-cold.
Rinto, unfazed, shrugged. "My dad's name is Sarutobi Hiruzen. Go ahead, call him."
"Nonsense! Stop your lies! Hiruzen-sama's last name is Sarutobi, while yours is Sakuta!" Kaito Fujiwara slammed the table and glared at Rinto.
"Haha, my mother's last name is Sakuta Mizukuma," Rinto replied nonchalantly. He knew Fujiwara wasn't high-ranking enough to check his background.
Tsunade, standing nearby, tried to speak several times but stopped when Rinto shot her a warning glance. He was curious to see how incompetent the academy's teachers were when it came to gathering information.
Though Fujiwara had entered the classroom to find Rinto holding Uchiha Ryota by the collar, it was too soon to conclude who was at fault.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya stood next to Rinto, looking remorseful, his bruised face displaying an apologetic expression.
Hearing Rinto's words, Fujiwara became even angrier. "Fine! I'll summon Lord Hiruzen right now and see what excuse you come up with next!"
With that, he sent another teacher to request Sarutobi Hiruzen's presence.
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The Hokage's Office
In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen was going through paperwork when a ninja entered with an awkward expression.
"Lord Hiruzen… uh, Rinto Sakuta is in trouble at the academy. Kaito Fujiwara has requested your presence."
The ninja teacher struggled with his words, not daring to refer to Rinto as Hiruzen's son.
Hiruzen's hands trembled upon hearing the news, and the brush he was holding fell to the ground. He immediately stood up, grabbing the messenger's shoulders. "What happened?"
"Your son… I mean, Rinto Sakuta, had a conflict with an Uchiha student. It appears that the Uchiha kid used Fire Style to attack Rinto in the classroom."
As a member of the fire response team, the ninja teacher had learned the truth from students but hadn't had the chance to inform Fujiwara, who was still furious.
Although the teacher thought it wasn't a big deal, this so-called "minor event" would soon shatter Kaito Fujiwara's aspirations of becoming a Jōnin forever.
Upon hearing the details, Hiruzen hurriedly left his office. He wasn't worried about Rinto's safety but rather about the brewing conflict between Rinto and the Uchiha clan.
Given a typical situation, a single student wouldn't stand a chance against the Uchihas. But Rinto was different—he excelled at setting traps and sowing discord.
Hiruzen still remembered how Rinto, with just a few well-placed words, had planted a seed of doubt in everyone's minds, ultimately leading Tobirama to reconsider choosing Danzo as Hokage.
Rushing toward the academy, Hiruzen felt an ominous premonition.
As he arrived, he noticed Uchiha Kagami approaching from the opposite direction, his expression serious.
"Kagami, what brings you to the academy?" Hiruzen asked.
Uchiha Kagami smiled gently. "I heard that my neighbor, Ryota, was bullied, so his parents asked me to come and check on things."
Hiruzen's expression turned sympathetic. He thought to himself: Kagami, you truly have no idea who your neighbor's kid is up against.
Sakuta Rinto! If you cross paths with him, you'll either be skinned alive or forced into a miserable compromise.
He also realized that, given Uchiha Kagami's influence, things might be easier to resolve.
Kagami sighed inwardly. He didn't know the full story yet, but knowing his clan, he suspected that Ryota had done something to deserve whatever was coming. After all, his clan often relied on authority rather than logic.
"By the way, Hiruzen, why are you here?" Kagami asked curiously.
"You'll see soon enough. Be prepared."
With that, they entered the academy together.
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The Confrontation
As the door to the teacher's office creaked open, Kaito Fujiwara sat in his chair, glaring at Rinto. Seeing this, Hiruzen's heart tightened.
Upon noticing Sarutobi Hiruzen and Uchiha Kagami, Fujiwara quickly stood up.
Rinto turned his head, saw his so-called "father," and grinned. "Dad, you're finally here! Take a seat."
Hiruzen's face darkened instantly. Oh my god—who is your dad? Stop shouting, or Lake Biwa will kill me!
"No, I am not your father! I don't deserve such a title!" Hiruzen shook his head furiously, trying to distance himself from Rinto's antics.
Uchiha Kagami, on the other hand, felt his heart sink. This situation was turning messier by the second.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Ryota stood behind Kaito Fujiwara with his head down, while Rinto, Tsunade, and Jiraiya stood before them.
Kagami didn't want to make enemies with Tsunade. He also wanted to avoid confronting Rinto, knowing how dangerous he was. If he had to deal with anyone, he preferred the unknown white-haired kid—Jiraiya.
Kaito Fujiwara, still furious, pointed a shaking finger at Rinto. "You disrespectful brat! Is this what the academy teaches—deceit and defiance?!"
Rinto, unimpressed, calmly pushed Fujiwara's finger away and replied coldly, "Watch your tone. You're not just a ninja—you're a teacher."
"Lord Hiruzen, Lord Kagami! Look at this! This kid—this guy—has no respect for authority!" Fujiwara fumed.
Hiruzen sighed inwardly. It wasn't Rinto's attitude that troubled him—he had never seen Rinto as a child—but rather Fujiwara's overreaction.
"Teacher Fujiwara, explain what happened," Hiruzen demanded.
Fujiwara recounted his version of events, causing both Hiruzen and Kagami to frown. They needed more information.
At that moment, Tsunade could hold back no longer. With a glance of disdain at Ryota, she explained what had truly happened.
As she spoke, Fujiwara's expression darkened, while Ryota's head drooped lower.
Uchiha Kagami looked mortified.
He used Fire Style in the classroom to attack his classmate? Even Kagami himself wanted to discipline the foolish boy.
Suddenly, Ryota raised his head, his eyes now showing a spinning magatama.
He had awakened the Sharingan.
Pointing at Rinto, he screamed, "It was him! He called the Uchiha clan traitors! He said we betrayed Uchiha Madara!"
The office fell silent.
After a moment, Kagami turned to Rinto and asked seriously, "Did you say that?"
Rinto shrugged indifferently. "Maybe. But that's not the real issue."
As he spoke, the room filled with an overwhelming murderous intent.
"Uchiha Ryota, if you lie, I'll take your eyes."
In that instant, everyone in the office felt a chill.
Even Hiruzen finally understood why Tobirama had warned against letting Rinto into Konoha's upper ranks.
This was no ordinary child. This was a monster.
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