From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 383 First Steps into the Squad
Having lived through several lifetimes, Asuma knew that it was difficult for one person to achieve anything. Even though he was the son of the Hokage and had shown extraordinary talent, which aroused Hiruzen Sarutobi's interest, Hiruzen Sarutobi was only half a ruler who maintained the status quo. His courage was far less than imagined. If he wanted to achieve something, he still needed to form cliques and factions.

In a world where strength reigns supreme, there is no shortage of powerful figures. White Fang is one, and Jiraiya is another, but they won't be of much help to Asuma.

Because what Asuma was after wasn't just the position of Hokage, that's too easy, nor was it dominating the entire ninja world, that's not difficult either. What he was after was the ultimate victor in the entire course of world history, and the Sage of Six Paths who had won twice.

That's difficult.

Looking across the entire ninja world, apart from Orochimaru, he really couldn't find anyone else who could help him in this regard.

Or perhaps the second generation can be brought out through reincarnation in the Pure Land in the future, but can the second generation, who has already been baptized in the Pure Land, be trusted?

The answer is no.

The Sage of Six Paths, who controls the Pure Land, has countless ways to subtly manipulate these dead souls. Not to mention him, even Asuma, as a being of the underworld, has countless ways to make these souls obedient.

Therefore, he was very generous to Snake. Actually, there was nothing he could do about it. Snake is a deep and calculating person who won't act until he sees a clear benefit. Sincerity, a sure-fire way to win, doesn't work on him, but if you're not sincere, it definitely won't work.

Moreover, given Orochimaru's personality, knowing so many secrets will naturally increase his appetite. Once he follows my advice, achieves results, and gets used to using computers, there will be no going back. He probably won't care about the affairs of Konoha anymore.

Human experiments, Wood Release experiments—what level is this? What kind of nonsense is this? Is it as satisfying as dissecting a god-like Otsutsuki?
Having dealt with Orochimaru, Asuma returned to Sakumo's tent, and no one mentioned the two Root ninjas who had died.

————I am the dividing line————

As the commander of the Konoha border, White Fang was very busy every day. He also knew that Asuma's swordsmanship had reached a high level and there was nothing he needed to instruct him on. After taking over the Konoha border camp again, the first thing he did was to make appropriate arrangements for Asuma.

"Shinichi, Sogo, this is your new teammate, Sarutobi Asuma."

Konoha Jonin Inuzuka Neji brought Asuma to a camp, and he wasn't in a good mood.

As a reconnaissance squad stationed on the front line of the border, they had been resting and waiting for reinforcements at the camp because they had lost a member. This morning, White Fang summoned them to the main camp and directly assigned Asma to his squad, which made Asma very dissatisfied.

A six-year-old child, expelled from school, was somehow sent to the border battlefield and made to join the reconnaissance squad with the highest mortality rate?

Did I offend someone?
No, this is the Hokage's son!

Did the Hokage send his six-year-old son to the battlefield?
The first thought that flashed through his mind was, "This is definitely not his biological child!"

Although he was very unwilling, he dared not disobey White Fang's orders. White Fang had earned a great reputation in World War II and had spent many years on missions on the border. His prestige was much higher than Orochimaru's, and he was the only one who had the final say here.

So, despite his many grievances, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and take Asma to his little camp.

Asma's appearance also left his two teammates looking completely taken aback.

A little kid!

This isn't wartime, so why would they send a child to the border battlefield? Although they're both young, they've graduated from the Ninja Academy two years ago and are already Chunin. Why would they team up with Sarutobi Asuma?

"Asuma, how did you end up in the reconnaissance squad? Shouldn't you be learning from Lord White Fang?" Sarutobi Shinichi looked at Asuma speechlessly. As a member of the Sarutobi clan, he recognized Asuma, though he wasn't very familiar with him.

"Teacher Sakumo said that my skills are good enough to participate in reconnaissance missions, so he sent me on a mission to train me," Asuma said with a smile.

"Isn't this ridiculous? Captain, how can you let a kid join our team? We're a frontline reconnaissance team, and our missions are dangerous enough as they are. Now you've brought along a burden. Aren't you just making trouble for us?!"

Compared to Shinichi Sarutobi, his other teammate, Sogo Uchiha, was much less friendly, his gaze towards Asuma filled with hostility.

"Uchiha!" Asuma looked at Uchiha Sogo, whose eyes were turning red with excitement, and smirked slightly. "Have you awakened your Sharingan?"

"Hmph!" Uchiha Sogo sneered, "I...!"

call out!
Uchiha Sogo had only uttered one word when he felt a chill in his throat as a kunai was pressed against it.

"you……"

"Uchiha, your reaction is terrible!" Asuma withdrew his kunai and took a few steps back. Neji Inuzuka and Shinichi Sarutobi were both stunned by Asuma's speed just now.

What's going on here?
What did I just see?
What kind of speed is that?!
Uchiha Sogo didn't react in time, and the other two didn't even see clearly, not even the "flash of a figure." They only saw Sarutobi Asuma suddenly disappear from their position, and then Uchiha Sogo was subdued.

There wasn't even a process?
"You...you, you attacked me from behind!"

It wasn't until Asuma took two steps back that Uchiha Sōgo realized what was happening and shouted angrily.

"Shut up! We're ninjas. Isn't sneak attacking the most normal thing we can do? If this were a battlefield, you'd be dead already." Neji Inuzuka's expression changed, and he coldly rebuked him.

"I...!" Although he was still unconvinced, Uchiha Sogo couldn't find a reason to refute it.

"Alright, now that Asuma has proven his strength, it means he's capable of being our teammate. You should be happy to have such a powerful teammate."

"Yes, yes, yes, Asuma, it's been a year, and I didn't expect your strength to improve so quickly. Just like that, you can already survive on the battlefield," Sarutobi Shinichi said happily.

"Now that we're teammates, let's introduce ourselves to each other so we can get to know each other's styles and coordinate well on the battlefield," said Inuzuka Neji.

"My name is Sarutobi Asuma. I am skilled in Wind Release and Fire Release, and my swordsmanship is quite good. I was sent to the border battlefield because I made a mistake at the Ninja Academy. I hope we can get along well in the future." Asuma had a sunny smile on his face.

"Shinichi Sarutobi is skilled in Fire Release ninjutsu and shuriken throwing techniques, and is especially adept at combined Fire Release and ninja tool tactics."

“Uchiha Sogo, skilled in Lightning Release, Genjutsu, and Sensory Ninjutsu, possesses a one-tomoe Sharingan and is responsible for reconnaissance in the team.” Uchiha Sogo slightly raised his chin, his black eyes fixed on Asuma, his pupils instantly turning crimson, a black tomoe slowly rotating, filled with fighting spirit.

(End of this chapter)