Chapter 74: He Is...

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The number in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped. He had just spoken from the teacher's perspective, using a commanding tone, and earned 5 system attribute points.

Whoa!

The students all looked at Sasuke. No one said anything more. Even though they were very curious, Sasuke had already spoken, and they had to give him some face.

Instantly.

The classroom became quiet.

The students had stopped discussing, but they were still thinking about it in their hearts.

Among them, the two who thought about it the most were Naruto and Sakura. They couldn't understand why Sasuke suddenly wanted to graduate.

Time passed by.

Sasuke sat on the podium, feeling only boredom. Now, with the slightest movement, he would be noticed by the students in the classroom, just like a mascot on display.

Being a ninja school teacher isn't easy!

No wonder no proper Jonin wants to be a teacher, they all leave this task to Chunin. This is really a way to kill time.

One hour.

Two hours.

Three hours.

Seeing that the morning was almost over, hurried footsteps sounded from outside the classroom. Iruka rushed in with fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

Iruka's sudden entrance immediately attracted everyone's attention.

In an instant.

Everyone pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what was going on.

Even Sasuke was curious. Iruka had been gone for so long, what did he say to the Third Hokage? He wondered if it would affect his follow-up plan.

"Sasuke, go to the Hokage's office now. The Third Hokage wants to talk to you personally about your application for early graduation," Iruka said breathlessly.

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Before Sasuke could reply.

The number in front of his eyes jumped again.

Even being invited by the Third Hokage was considered showing off?

"I'll go now."

Sasuke immediately got up and, under everyone's gaze, walked out of the classroom and disappeared from their sight.

...

Sasuke left the ninja school and walked towards the Hokage's office.

He walked very slowly along the way.

Thinking constantly in his heart.

Were there any missing links?

Was there anything else that needed to be prepared?

Was everything completely in place?

Sasuke went over everything he wanted to say, all the points he wanted to throw out, in his mind, making sure there were no problems, a confident light shone in his eyes.

Third Hokage!

I, Sasuke, am here to brag!

A few minutes later.

Sasuke stood at the door of the Hokage's office, looked up at this landmark building in Konoha Village, and stepped inside.

Around the end of the corridor.

Up the stairs.

Then walk to the end of the corridor from the apartment.

In front was the Third Hokage's office.

Sasuke stood at the door, knocked gently, and carefully paid attention to the movement inside.

"Come in."

An old and kind voice sounded from inside, it was the voice of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Creak--

Sasuke pushed open the door of the Hokage's office and walked in. At this time, the Third Hokage was not the only one in the office. There was a middle-aged man standing beside him.

This middle-aged man was wearing Konoha Village ninja attire, his hair tied up behind his head, with two scars on his face.

Shikamaru Nara's father, the confidant of the Third Hokage, known as the genius strategist, Shikaku Nara.

"Sasuke, you're here."

The Third Hokage picked up his pipe, and while speaking, he very secretly winked at Shikaku Nara, who nodded imperceptibly.

"Iruka reported to me that you want to apply for early graduation?" the Third Hokage asked.

"That's right." Sasuke nodded.

"Sasuke, there's only one month left before the ninja school graduation exam. Is it necessary to graduate early at this time?" the Third Hokage asked slowly.

"It is necessary." Sasuke nodded again.

"Why is it necessary?" the Third Hokage pressed.

"I can't wait to become a real ninja, to make greater progress and improve my strength!" What Sasuke said was completely true.

"Is that really the reason?" the Third Hokage asked suspiciously.

"That's the reason." Sasuke continued to nod.

"Sasuke, Iruka said that you received a secret order from Lord Danzo to assign you to Anbu. What do you think about this?" Shikaku Nara asked, his eyes fixed on Sasuke, trying to see a clue from the change in Sasuke's expression.

"I admit, I lied to Iruka-sensei about this." Sasuke said "confessedly."

"What do you mean?" Shikaku Nara frowned slightly. He couldn't keep up with Sasuke's train of thought. This man didn't speak in the direction he was leading.

"Actually, there is no such thing. I wrote that note myself. I deceived Iruka-sensei's feelings." Sasuke said very frankly, and he was right. Even if it was written in Danzo's handwriting, it was written by him.

"You wrote it?" The Third Hokage's brows jumped, and he exchanged glances with Shikaku Nara. Both could see the surprise in each other's eyes.

"Yes, if I hadn't written this note, Iruka-sensei wouldn't have been so efficient." Sasuke said frankly, these words were true, and they were also from the heart.

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"Nonsense!" The Third Hokage immediately reprimanded, then paced back and forth shaking his head, and finally said: "Sasuke, I cannot agree to your application for early graduation."

"Third Hokage-sama, can I know the reason?" Sasuke asked lightly.

"Hmm." The Third Hokage glanced at Shikaku Nara beside him, and said softly, "Shikaku, there's nothing else here."

"Yes." Shikaku Nara was very sensible, his figure flickered and disappeared.

"Sasuke, the title of ninja is not casual. To become a ninja, you have to do missions. I think you are not ready yet." The Third Hokage said, his tone obviously softened a lot. He really thought that this matter would involve Danzo Shimura, so he specially called Shikaku Nara to come over to advise him.

Shikaku Nara's departure made Sasuke relax a little.

This man's IQ is too high.

Not so easy to fool.

He would reveal his flaws if he wasn't careful.

In contrast, the Third Hokage is more easy.

"Third Hokage-sama, I'm ready. I've learned everything I can learn in the ninja school. I can become a ninja in advance." Sasuke said firmly.

"Even if you are ready, I am not ready. The number of Jonin instructors in the village is limited. I think the Jonin instructor assigned to you will not be able to take you on missions until a month later. It is still too early." The Third Hokage shook his head and said.

"During this month, I can practice and do missions with another Jonin. After a month, when everyone graduates, I will participate in the normal Genin team formation and follow our Jonin instructor." Sasuke knew in his heart that Kakashi was the Jonin instructor, and he didn't plan to find Kakashi alone now.

"Oh? Then tell me, which Jonin can take you for a month at this time? If you can't find one, you have to wait until you graduate normally." The Third Hokage said with a smile.

"Third Hokage-sama, does your sentence mean that as long as that Jonin is willing to take me for a month, you will allow me to graduate early?" Sasuke finally got around to the point.

"That's right!" The Third Hokage nodded. He knew very well that the Jonin in the village were very busy and had no time to take a newly graduated Genin, especially for a month. He couldn't think of anyone who could do the job, and then asked: "Sasuke, who is the Jonin you are talking about?"

"His name.." Sasuke deliberately lengthened his voice, in this way, arousing the curiosity of the Third Hokage.

(End of chapter)