Konoha: Start by unlocking the caged bird

Chapter 30 Metkai

Facing this famous Sannin, Hinata Yuzuru couldn't say that he felt no emotion in his heart, but he was not afraid of anything either.

Now that they were both on the main street, Orochimaru wouldn't dare to do anything to him even if he went crazy.

But thinking that it was almost the time for Orochimaru to run away, Hinata Yuzuru was still vigilant, lest the man in front of him suddenly come up with any strange ideas before running away.

"Hinata, Yuzuru." Orochimaru said in a hoarse voice, with a self-proclaimed friendly tone, "The youngest ANBU ninja in history."

He started the conversation with a sentence that sounded like praise and emotion.

Hinata Yuzuru just smiled and pushed up his glasses: "Lord Orochimaru, good morning."

Even though it was just their first meeting, it was clear that they knew each other well.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, his beast-like eyes flashing with deep interest: "Ah, you're welcome."

"Now, if you're not busy, how about we chat together?" he suggested.

Hinata Yuzuru shook his head regretfully: "I'm sorry, the Sandaime wants to summon me now."

"Oh, then let's do it next time." Orochimaru looked quite regretful, but when Hinata Yuzuru nodded to him and said goodbye, he couldn't help but stick out his tongue.

He smiled and squinted his eyes, thinking thoughtfully: It seems that the rumors are true.

After years of traveling in the ninja world, Orochimaru has already developed excellent eyesight. For him, he can make a preliminary judgment about a person with just a glance or a few words of conversation.

Although it may sound a bit mysterious, Orochimaru firmly believes in his own judgment - the boy in front of him, even though he looks extremely immature, is completely different from other kids.

Calm and confident.

It's really interesting.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, and many bold ideas flashed through his mind, but in the end he suppressed them because the time was not right.

Since you have embarked on the path of becoming a ninja, you are destined to not be able to hide in Konoha Village for the rest of your life.

In the future, there will be opportunities to meet.

Until then, try to have some fun with this little guy.

Orochimaru stepped forward and ran away from Hinata Yuzuru.

Hinata Yuzuru looked back quietly at the end of the street, and Orochimaru's figure had disappeared long ago. He had a hunch that Orochimaru and he were not just meeting by chance, and he might even know that he was going to look for the Hokage, so he appeared on the route and waited for him, which was an "accidental encounter".

What's the purpose?
Just meet yourself?
Hinata Yuzuru couldn't guess, but he wasn't overly worried. However, he seemed to sense something in his heart - he always felt that they would have a chance to meet each other soon.

Quickening his pace, Hinata Yuzuru soon appeared in front of the Hokage Building.

This was his first time stepping into the building in person.

The Anbu or ninjas on guard around him were all quite familiar with this handsome young man with a pair of white eyes. They did not make things difficult for him. On the contrary, those who could say hello spoke to him once or twice. Wherever he went, they all Is greeted with a smile.

During the reconstruction work in the past few days, Hinata Yuzuru's active figure left a more or less impression on them all. No matter who it was, they couldn't help but love this little guy from the bottom of their hearts when they saw it.

Who could hate a hard-working, gentle, kind-hearted genius?
Especially when he wears glasses and looks weak, but can do things that many adult ninjas can't do, it is even more admirable.

Hinata Yuzuru soon arrived at the door of the Hokage's office. He calmly adjusted his white robe and knocked on the door.

"Third generation sir."

Soon, Sarutobi Hiruzen's gentle voice came from inside: "Is this Yuzuru-chan? Come in."

Hinata Yuzuru then pushed open the door and entered.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat behind a long desk, wearing a bamboo hat and smoking a pipe, looking at the young man in front of him without leaving any trace.

His long black hair was scattered behind his head, and the long hair in front of his forehead casually fell on the edge of the frame. His pair of white eyes appeared very gentle behind the lenses. His tender face did not have the innocence that his peers should have. He was mature, steady, and graceful, with a respectful look on his face. Rather than looking like a child, he looked more like an aristocrat.

For some reason, Sarutobi Hiruzen thought of this adjective that was not suitable for a ninja at all.

Even though the Hyuga clan has strict family traditions and a long history, people like Hyuga Yuzuru are still rare, let alone coming from a separate family.

"Good morning, Third Hokage. It's our first meeting. Thank you for your guidance in the future." Hinata Yuzuru bowed slightly, showing respect and a friendly smile.

"It's true that heroes emerge from youth. Even the Fourth Hokage, at your age, looks far inferior to you." The Third Hokage gave a very high evaluation and even compared him with Minato Namikaze.

The reason is simple, it's just that the feeling the two give to the three generations is vaguely similar. Perhaps it's because there is a power that warms people's hearts in that smile.

Thinking of the fourth generation, the third generation sighed quietly. After cheering up, he smiled and said, "Don't be rigid, just relax. Today is just a chat between the elders and the younger generations."

"Yes, the Third Generation." Hinata Yuzuru stood up straight, but in front of the desk, he could only show his head. It seemed quite funny that he was so big.

For the first time, Sandai felt hesitant - was it the right thing to bring this little guy into the ANBU so early?

But soon, he abandoned these useless thoughts and said kindly: "You performed very well in the reconstruction work some time ago. Let's talk about it. Is there any reward you want?"

This was an act of sudden inspiration on Sarutobi Hiruzen's part, and he was also inspired by the good feeling given to him by Hinata Yuzuru, which made him want to reward him.

Hinata Yuzuru's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously thought of the Sealed Book, but he quickly suppressed his emotions, and just said softly: "Hokage-sama, help the villagers, help the village rebuild, this is my duty, no need to Commendation.”

"Okay!" Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but smile and nodded.

He pondered for a moment, then got down to business, picking up a forehead protector he had prepared long ago from the table: "Even though you may have already known this before, I still want to ask you again now." "Hinata Yuzuru, are you really ready to become a ninja?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said softly.

Just when Hinata Yuuki was about to reply, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly interrupted, "Yuzuru, don't give an answer easily. Becoming a ninja means more than just a change in identity."

Hyuga Yuzuru pretended to be silent. After a moment, he raised his head and showed a bright smile: "Sandaime-sama, I am ready to give everything for this."

".congratulations."

Sarutobi Hiruzen had a complicated look in his eyes. He never thought that there would be a day when he would personally put a forehead protector on a five-year-old child and send him to the Anbu.

He squatted down and picked up the forehead protector with his own hands. After hesitating for a moment, he did not remove the headband on his head. Instead, he directly put the forehead protector on top of his headband and tied it tightly.

"From today on, you are a Genin of Konoha. Besides that, your destination has also been decided."

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, turned his head to face outside the room, and said loudly: "Kakashi."

When Hinata Yuzuru couldn't help but smile and turned his head to look.

Kakashi Hatake, who was wearing a mask and whose emotions could not be seen, only had a pair of dead fish eyes that seemed to be staring into the void, and pushed the door open and walked in.

After Kakashi entered the door, he subconsciously glanced at Hinata Yuzuru, who was 'laughing wildly' and looking at him.

Even though the brat seemed to be just smiling, Kakashi felt that he might be laughing even more exaggeratedly than the guys from the Uchiha clan.

I felt really helpless in my heart, lamenting: Is this really a bad fate?

He had obviously done everything, but it really didn't work out. His plan to change his job in another department before graduation was now entangled with this little devil.

The third generation of adults, he is still just a child! Isn't it a joke for a child of this age to join ANBU? ?

But Hatake Kakashi knew that there was nothing he could do about this matter, so he could only quietly nod to the third generation and wait for instructions.

"From today on, Hatake Kakashi will be in charge of your work in the Anbu. With him taking care of you, I believe you will integrate quickly."

"Maybe you don't know much about the work of ANBU, Kakashi. It's up to you to teach him these."

"Today, your task is to let Yuzuru Hinata understand and understand the work and discipline of ANBU. Starting tomorrow, he will join your team, and three days later, he will perform the mission with you."

At present, Kakashi Hatake’s status in the Anbu is not very high. Although his status and ability are highly valued by the Third Hokage and Danzo, in fact, his magnificent career in the Anbu has only just begun not long ago.

In fact, letting Yuzuru join the Anbu is not only for Yuzuru, but also for Kakashi.

Kakashi has been depressed since Rin's death. He has been living a bad life intermittently and killing people like drinking water when performing missions. He was even called the "companion killer" by his fellow Anbu members because he was too cruel and efficient in killing Konoha's rebel ninjas.

Even if the fourth generation deliberately made him become Kushina's guard and tried to influence him with the birth of a new life, he didn't know how effective this idea was now.

The third generation believed that the sunshine and gentleness shown by Hinata Yuzuru would definitely influence Hatake Kakashi, allowing him to let go of the past and look forward positively.

The two of them supervise each other and the age difference is also suitable. No matter how you think about it, there is no one more suitable to be with Hinata Yuzuru than Kakashi.

Hatake Kakashi frowned slightly, as if thinking about something, and glanced at Hinata Yuzuru: "Isn't it inappropriate?"

"Don't worry." Sandai seemed to have made up his mind and said softly, "There will be no danger."

What Kakashi asked about was the mission three days later - to escort the Third Hokage to the Fire Country Daimyo's Mansion to officially resume his post as Hokage.

The appointment of Hokage is not something that the village can decide on its own. In other words, even if the decision has been made, it is still necessary to go to the Fire Country Daimyo's mansion to go through the formalities.

Kakashi was silent for a moment, looked at the third generation with complicated eyes, and nodded silently: "I understand."

"Then it's settled." The third generation looked at Hinata Yuzuru with a smile and said softly: "Kakashi is an extremely outstanding ninja. By following him, you will definitely learn a lot."

"Yes." Hinata Yuzuru smiled and nodded in agreement.

The two of them left the Hokage's office together.

After walking out of the Hokage building, Hatake Kakashi turned his head with complicated eyes to look at Hyuga Yuzuru, and said: "You, the Hyuga clan, should also be familiar with the rules of the Anbu. Apart from that, there is only one thing I need to explain to you in advance."

"When performing a mission, if you feel that you cannot do anything, make your own safety a priority."

After Hatake Kakashi finished speaking, Hinata Yuzuru smiled gently: "Is Kakashi-senpai really gentle, or do you have the confidence that you can complete the mission without me?"

Hatake Kakashi didn't want to speak, put his cold hands in his pockets and walked forward.

"The Third Generation has agreed that we should get to know each other well today."

Hinata Yuzuru spoke slowly behind him.

Hatake Kakashi looked back with dead eyes, this little guy seemed really idle.

"Finally, I'll give you a suggestion."

A terrifying murderous intent suddenly rose from his body. He stared at Hinata Yuzuru with his cold dead fish eyes and said in a deep and cold voice: "Since you have embarked on the path of a ninja, you must be ready to die at any time!"

But Hinata Yuzuru just stood there, blinking his eyes.

"Senior Kai, do you think so too?"

(End of this chapter)