Chapter 75: It Depends Who You're Comparing To!

Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi craned his neck slightly, looking at Sasuke curiously. He was very intrigued. Who was this Jonin that Sasuke, who wasn't even a Genin yet, could name?

**+5**

As Sasuke built suspense, the numbers before his eyes jumped, and his system points increased again.

"Ebisu."

Sasuke felt the time was right and directly said the name.

**+6**

As soon as he finished speaking, the points increased again.

The corner of Sasuke's mouth curled up slightly. He was starting to like the old Third Hokage. Every time he showed off in front of him, it was particularly easy and enjoyable, gaining points without any risk.

"What?"

The Third Hokage's eyelids twitched fiercely. He hadn't expected it to be Ebisu at all.

That was Konohamaru's private tutor!

He's trying to poach my people!
Isn't this a bit much?!

"Ahem..." The Third Hokage cleared his throat awkwardly, a helpless expression on his face. "Sasuke, Ebisu is Konohamaru's teacher. If he teaches you for a month, what about Konohamaru?"

"That depends on whether Lord Third Hokage is willing to part with his beloved tutor!" Sasuke stared at the Third Hokage, his dark eyes flashing with a sharp light, his whole being full of momentum.

**+7**

"Sasuke, this isn't something I can decide. I can't make decisions for Ebisu. This matter still depends on his wishes." The Third Hokage shook his head and said, "I think you've got the wrong person. Ebisu won't abandon Konohamaru's studies!"

"Lord Third Hokage, why don't you ask Ebisu's opinion!" Sasuke didn't give in at all.

**+8**

"Sasuke, think this through. If I ask Ebisu and he doesn't agree, then no matter what you say, I won't approve your application for early graduation. You'll just have to stay in the Ninja Academy for this month." The Third Hokage said very seriously and earnestly. If it were anyone else, he wouldn't be so sure, but he knew Ebisu wouldn't give up teaching Konohamaru.

"No problem. If Ebisu is unwilling to take me on, I'll immediately return to the Ninja Academy!" Sasuke nodded, his expression stern and firm. "But, if Ebisu is willing to teach me this month, then Lord Third Hokage will approve my application for early graduation, right?"

**+9**

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped.

Actually, he was just negotiating with the Third Hokage and hadn't deliberately tried to show off, but the system judged it all as showing off.

Perhaps... negotiating with the Hokage in this manner was considered showing off!

"Alright!"

The Third Hokage nodded heavily. He believed that with his personal charm, he could convince Ebisu and not let him betray him!

"Lord Third Hokage, if you lose, don't go back on your word!" Sasuke said with a slight smile.

**+10**

The numbers jumped, continuing the upward trend.

Sasuke's words had a hint of mockery. No matter how bad the Third Hokage was, he was still the Hokage. He wouldn't go back on his word so casually.

"Sasuke, what kind of person do you think I am? How could I go back on my word to you!" The Third Hokage said with a wry smile.

"Then call Ebisu here. Let's see what his opinion is." Sasuke got a satisfactory answer and felt quite comfortable.

He didn't say that to deliberately mock the Third Hokage just now, but to take advantage of the situation and get that wave of +10 system points.

Since things had escalated to this point, if he didn't take advantage of the situation, he would be憋屈死了 (extremely frustrated/resentful)!

After Sasuke finished speaking, he slowly stepped back, stood at the edge of the Hokage's office, waited for Ebisu's arrival, and opened the system panel.

Current system points: 165 points.

Not bad.

After messing around for so long, regardless of the final result and whether he could graduate early, this half-day was worth it!

Now, he had to do his best to win over Ebisu!

When Sasuke came, he had thought about the point of a Jonin instructor. After all, every newly graduated Genin had to be led by a Jonin to do missions and didn't have that much freedom yet.

Graduating a month early could easily lead to a lack of Jonin resources, which might become the Third Hokage's reason and excuse to refuse him.

Ebisu.

This person left a deep impression on Sasuke after their last meeting.

He was simply too suitable!

This was exactly the kind of person with extremely low B-points that he needed!

He was practically a walking point-adding machine!

If Ebisu could stay by his side for a month, Sasuke was confident that he could add at least one A-rated attribute.

...

When Sasuke retreated, the Third Hokage summoned Ebisu.

About ten minutes later, Ebisu appeared in the Hokage's office, still in his tight-fitting ninja suit, with a headband on his head and sunglasses.

"Lord Third Hokage, what do you need me for?"

Ebisu stood very straight, his tense face filled with respect and humility. He didn't look around after entering and didn't notice Sasuke standing in the corner at first.

"About this matter, how should I put it..."

The Third Hokage glanced towards Sasuke in the corner, silently organizing his words in his mind.

"Ebisu, it's like this. Uchiha Sasuke has applied to finish his studies at the Ninja Academy and has specifically requested you to be his Jonin mentor for the next month. Now I need to ask for your opinion!" The Third Hokage said in a deep voice. As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Ebisu, his gaze seeming to penetrate his sunglasses and reach the depths of his heart.

"Uchiha Sasuke?!"

Ebisu keenly sensed that the Third Hokage had glanced back just now and immediately turned his head, seeing Sasuke standing in the corner with his arms crossed.

Instantly, Ebisu's eyes lit up, and his whole being became excited.

"Ebisu, I must remind you that if you become Sasuke's teacher this month, you will lose your job of teaching Konohamaru. I hope you consider this carefully." The Third Hokage's voice slowly rang out, reaching Ebisu's ears.

Teaching Konohamaru was the dream of many teachers in the Leaf Village.

These teachers, who were part of the Leaf Village system, knew very well that the current Leaf Village was under the control of the Sarutobi clan. Konohamaru was very likely to become the future Seventh or Eighth Hokage.

Being Konohamaru's teacher was similar to being the future Emperor's tutor!

Ebisu was very clear about this.

However...

It depended on who you were comparing to!

"Lord Third Hokage, do you mean to say that I have a choice now, right?" Ebisu's eyes widened, his pupils filled with uncontainable surprise.

"That's right, you have a choice. I hope you choose carefully!" The Third Hokage heard the excitement in Ebisu's voice and vaguely felt that something was amiss.

"Lord Third Hokage, young master Konohamaru is very talented and may very well be the Hokage of the Leaf Village in the future. I am very grateful and cherish the opportunity to teach young master Konohamaru..." Ebisu said without hesitation.

"Hmm..." The Third Hokage nodded with satisfaction, a smile appearing on his face. His gaze towards Ebisu was filled with appreciation, thinking to himself, 'You know what's good for you.'

"Lord Third Hokage, I will never forget your kindness to me!" Ebisu seemed not to see the Third Hokage's expression, the excitement in his eyes overflowing from his sunglasses.

"Very good, very good." The Third Hokage nodded repeatedly, even more satisfied.

"Thank you for offering me the opportunity to teach Uchiha Sasuke!" Ebisu immediately bowed, his 90-degree bend so exaggerated that it was almost a kowtow.

(End of chapter)