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Seeing that Sasuke and Naruto were looking at him at the same time, Kitahara Hitoshi realized he had been tricked.
These two dragged him here deliberately, and then suddenly declared this wasn't Naruto's idea at all.
In truth… this was Sasuke's plan.
"I want to take the Chūnin Exams."
"I have to get stronger."
"Accept me as a disciple!" Sasuke said firmly.
"I want to be stronger too!" Naruto added immediately.
"Accept me as a disciple!"
The two of them performed the earth-seat kneeling gesture toward Kitahara Hitoshi — the highest form of respect in their culture, representing utmost sincerity.
"…"
"…"
Kitahara Hitoshi was silent.
In the group chat of the previous generation shinobi…
Kakashi: …
Kakashi felt utterly irrelevant.
His students—no, two of his three students—were now seeking a new master.
So what exactly was the point of him anymore?
Minato Namikaze: …Um…
Minato was momentarily speechless.
Because clearly…
Look at that corner of the group — the First Hokage, Second Hokage, and even Kakashi himself were all emotionally withdrawn.
Might Guy: So they're planning to take the Chūnin Exams.
Might Guy: That means they'll meet Neji and the others.
Might Guy: That's great. Neji from my team was the top graduate from the Ninja Academy last year, and Sasuke from Kakashi's team was also the chief.
Might Guy: Isn't this exciting?
Might Guy: Kakashi, you and I have always been rivals, and now it's our students' turn!
Might Guy: The fire of youth is being passed on.
Kakashi: …
Guy didn't seem to understand the emotional complexity of the situation.
Tick!
Just then, the system notification sounded.
Congratulations to Might Guy for participating in the group and receiving a fair evaluation.
Congratulations to Might Guy for earning the title: "The Man Who Can Kick Uchiha Madara with the Eight Inner Gates."
Congratulations to Might Guy for unlocking the special effect: "Morning Peacock, Day Tiger, Evening Elephant — Night Guy's Dance."
The title and effects flashed across the screen in dazzling gold and purple fonts.
And wasn't that font styled after his Eight Gates techniques?
The Man Who Can Kick Uchiha Madara with the Eight Inner Gates: Huh?
The Man Who Can Kick Uchiha Madara with the Eight Inner Gates: Kakashi, what kind of title is this?
Kakashi: …
Tobirama's Record: That's definitely unusual.
Tobirama's Record: This guy could really kick my elder brother?
Tobirama's Record: …
Minato Namikaze: Guy's strength…
Minato Namikaze: The Eight Gates Technique…
Hanhan Dazhuzi: What did you say, Minato?
Kakashi: Very few shinobi choose to train in the Eight Gates. The strain on the body is extreme.
Minato Namikaze: True. But Guy has now—
Kakashi: A few years ago, he had already mastered up to the Seventh Gate. It's possible he can open the Eighth Gate now.
Minato Namikaze: Unbelievable.
Minato Namikaze: Kakashi, Guy is a true genius.
The Man Who Can Kick Uchiha Madara with the Eight Inner Gates: Eh… hehe.
Even though the situation was still unclear, Might Guy clearly heard the praise from the Fourth Hokage — and his heart swelled with pride.
Kakashi: I already knew Guy was formidable.
Kakashi: But now… my students are seeking guidance from Kitahara Hitoshi, and Guy's strength is recognized so widely.
Kakashi: And I was just criticized by the Second Hokage recently… Maybe I really am the only one lacking talent?
Kakashi: Ahh… I feel completely useless.
And so, in the corner of the chat labeled "Autistic Hokage Area," a new resident joined — Hatake Kakashi.
Meanwhile, outside the chat…
"…" Kitahara Hitoshi remained silent.
"You two… want to become my disciples?" he asked.
"Yes."
"Absolutely."
Sasuke and Naruto looked up earnestly.
"I have a deep blood feud," Sasuke explained, "but my current strength is still too weak."
"If I remain a Genin, I'll be assigned all kinds of low-level tasks and won't have time for proper training."
"So I need to become a Chūnin. That will give me more freedom to pursue my cultivation."
"But…" he paused.
"I know I'm not yet strong enough to become a Chūnin," Sasuke admitted. "My top-of-class status is meaningless if I don't have real strength."
"I want you to guide me."
"Me too!" Naruto added. "I've only just managed to stabilize my chakra. I can finally use the Clone Jutsu properly."
"But I still need to get stronger!"
"I want to shut up everyone who's always looked down on me!"
"…" Kitahara Hitoshi listened.
"You both want to become stronger… Then I can guide you." He was about to refuse on reflex — but then he remembered who these two were.
They were the reincarnations of the Sage of Six Paths' sons — Indra and Asura.
That kind of chakra…
Perhaps it could come in handy in the future.
And besides, Naruto was inherently kind, and Sasuke, though proud, would still protect Konoha in the end.
Eventually, they would clash with the Ōtsutsuki clan — who multiplied like cockroaches.
Training these two now could save him a lot of trouble later.
So maybe… it wasn't such a bad idea.
"Then I need you both to promise me one thing," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"Huh?" Naruto and Sasuke blinked.
"Does that mean you'll accept us?" Sasuke's eyes widened.
"You must agree first," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"Okay, I promise!" Naruto answered without hesitation.
"Me too!" Sasuke nodded.
"…You agreed pretty fast," Kitahara Hitoshi murmured.
"Then I'll say it," he continued. "In the future, if there's an old man who also possesses the Rinnegan — I will give you power."
"...Stick your ears out."
Sasuke and Naruto leaned in closer.
"Oh…"
"Are you sure this is okay?" Naruto asked.
"If it benefits me, then yes," Kitahara Hitoshi replied.
"So I… really have that kind of power hidden within me?" Sasuke thought.
He had once believed himself to be a prodigy — until Kitahara Hitoshi beat him down and Naruto had to save him.
That had nearly broken his pride.
But now… was he a chosen one?
Was this destiny?
Maybe… he could become stronger!
The once-disheartened Sasuke began to regain his confidence.
"So? Do you accept the condition or not?" Kitahara Hitoshi asked firmly.
"I accept." Naruto nodded decisively.
"Me too!" Sasuke agreed. Becoming stronger meant more to him than anything.
"Good."
Kitahara Hitoshi nodded.
The method for instructing Sasuke and Naruto was actually pretty straightforward…
…
"Achoo…"
At that moment, in the next room — still inside Kitahara Hitoshi's apartment —
On the windowsill, his red-clawed, white-eyed ninja pet sneezed softly.
Obviously.
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