Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

These three clans are ordinary ninja clans when separated, but when united, their influence on Konoha surpasses that of the Hyuga clan.

This year's graduates are descendants of the three family heads, and future family heirs.

It's hardly the place for an ordinary Jonin like Asuma to lead them. It would be more appropriate to have an elite Jonin like Kakashi or Hayato Shirakumo who has made a name for themselves.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was satisfied. Now he could finally leave a political legacy for Asuma. Even if Asuma couldn't become Hokage in the future, his position was guaranteed.

In a cheerful mood, he looked at the next group's assignments, "Well then, for the sensory class, let's have Shino Aburame, Kiba Inuzuka, and..."

boom--

The door to the Hokage's office was violently pushed open.

Gengetsu Shimura strolled in.

"Hey, Third Hokage, have you arranged things for me to lead the Jonin squad?"