Uchiha Akaishi Tour

Kakashi's application to graduate early is, of course, a minor matter for the Ninja Academy and for the genin system—just one more genin.

However, for Konoha, especially for the "Hokage Building", it was a big deal!

This is because it has once again broken the lower age limit for ninja graduation!

Kakashi was already enrolled early, and now he's graduating in just one year; he's only five years old.

and……

The identity of "wood" must also be considered behind this.

Initially, Momoko Sakumo opposed early graduation and early enrollment, but when it came to voluntary enrollment, he sent his own child to the Ninja Academy, which could be considered a "good story" and a response to the "Hokage Building" policy.

But now, five-year-old Kakashi is about to graduate, and he's stuck at the point where Sakumo is listless and drowning his sorrows in alcohol every day...

It's hard not to feel a bit strange!

Of course, some people take an "odd" approach, different from others.

The Uchiha immediately felt offended—how come you can graduate early, but the Uchiha can't?

A group of Uchiha, who didn't even know which of the younger members of the Uchiha clan were in school, were already clamoring to graduate.

but……

"Personally, I think these applications should be rejected outright, and the Ninja Academy should add more propaganda courses to tell everyone that graduating early or going to the battlefield early doesn't necessarily mean you have a sense of belonging to Konoha. Studying hard when you should be studying is also a contribution to Konoha," said Lan Jun, expressing the attitude of the Forest Town.

Many of the ninjas in the Forest Town are involved in education.

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered Lan Jun's words for a long time, appearing somewhat conflicted.

Danzo then spoke up, "Graduating early is voluntary, and this was decided beforehand. Since Jonin Kakashi was able to pass the test..."

Lan Jun found him annoying and interrupted him directly, saying, "When you mention the achievements of the First and Second Hokage in establishing the ninja village..."

"Ahem, and the Uchiha clan too," Yang Yong reminded him from the side.

Lan Jun glanced at him and said, "And then there's the Uchiha clan... When they established the ninja village, everyone said that even children had to go to the battlefield during the Warring States period, and the ninja village era finally allowed children to grow up safely. But... even during the Warring States period, it was very rare for a five-year-old child to go to the battlefield; they had to be at least seven or eight years old!"

Upon hearing Lan Jun's words, everyone present couldn't help but change their expressions.

That's a very strong statement.

Especially coming from the people of the Forest Town, it even sounded a bit malicious—as if they were saying that if such a thing really happened, the First and Second Hokage... and the Uchiha clan would have established the ninja village system in vain.

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was getting worse, Akaishi coughed twice and said, "You can't say that. We're fighting now to protect the ninja village system. Back then, the First Hokage and that good-for-nothing Madara Uchiha met when we were eight years old on the Naka River. On that day, the two of us swore an oath on the Naka River to build a ninja village together..."

"Children are all different. Who can say that Mokukakashi isn't another legendary hero who can protect Konoha?"

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Akaishi could actually say: No.

After all, Kakashi was still just as weak more than twenty years later...

However, Akaishi can't say that now—judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, he's starting to lose face, and even... suspecting that the Forest City is targeting him!

After all, the decision to "send the child to the battlefield" has already been made. If Kakashi is not allowed to graduate now, all the legitimacy mentioned before will be lost. It's as if they are saying that the previous mistake was a small one, and now they don't want to make a big mistake.

Akashi had always been worried that the Uchiha clan were committing crimes without cause.

Now it seems that the original Senju clan was even worse—ever since Lan Jun learned about the "Wood Release experiment," he has been unable to control his anger, not only towards Shimura Danzo, but also towards the Third Hokage.

and……

In this respect, the Forest City is more likely to offend people than the Uchiha!

People are used to the Uchiha clan's erratic behavior.

Even if Yang Yong were to point his finger at the Third Hokage and curse him, Hiruzen Sarutobi would only be angry and wouldn't think too deeply about it. But it would be different for others...

Therefore, even though Akaishi was being glared at by Lan Jun, he resolutely stood up to protect the Third Hokage and prevent the situation from getting out of control.

Hearing Akaishi say that...

Everyone was thinking to themselves – where the hell did this unofficial history come from?

Who told you that the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha made a pact to establish Konoha when they were eight years old in Nakagawa?

However, upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but smile and say, "That's right, I think... Kakashi is no less than his father."

To make Sarutobi admit that sending his child to the battlefield had effectively undermined the ninja village's system was tantamount to killing him outright. But... to make him admit that Kakashi was special was much easier.

"I think Kakashi is ten times more heroic than White Fang!" Akaishi immediately chimed in.

Danzo was about to speak up immediately, but he was a step behind Akaishi.

In an instant, Danzo went through several internal struggles, but then his "anti-Uchiha" instinct prevailed, and he said, "Heh heh, Uchiha Akashi, are you saying that Mokukakashi, at five years old, could rival the First Hokage at eight?"

Upon hearing this, not only did the people of the Forest Town look over, but Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression also froze—what did he mean? You just gave me a way out, and you've already taken it away, haven't you?

Akaishi, however, remained calm and said, "I don't know, but... in my opinion, he can at least rival eight-year-old Uchiha Madara!"

Danzo: ...

This is the advantage of having an ancestor you can trample on at will!

Akashi went even further, saying, "What does eight-year-old Uchiha Madara know? He doesn't know anything at all, and that's all recorded... So I was wondering, how could an eight-year-old kid who doesn't know anything make a pact with the First Hokage to establish a ninja village?"

"Later I understood that the key point wasn't that he was eight years old, but that he was 'with the First Hokage'! Although Madara Uchiha was a great man of his time, he was only able to shine when he met a true hero like the First Hokage!"

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"So I think... Mukakashi was born in a good era, which is why he was able to realize his ambitions."

Danzo: ...

Danzo didn't expect that Akaishi would directly transform "now" into "the good times".

Madara Uchiha encountered the First Hokage, so who did Kakashi encounter?

Of course it's the third generation!

"Nonsense!" Hiruzen Sarutobi scoffed softly, then said, "This isn't some good era; it's an era we all need to work together to make!"

"Third Generation Leader, your insight is brilliant," Akaishi remarked with admiration.

Danzo looked at the dead monkey with an expression as if he were drinking fine wine, and immediately sat back down listlessly.

"Lan Jun, the school... the assessment for students applying for early graduation is much stricter than for regular students. Don't let any students who still have room for improvement in school be approved for graduation." After Akaishi laid out the steps, Sarutobi Hiruzen walked down directly.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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Dongdong: I'll update 4000 words tonight. My wife has gastroenteritis, so I'm taking her to the hospital. I'll update 2000 words first.

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