In Konoha: I will spread the will of conquest throughout the ninja world.

My heart pounded with excitement, and my hands trembled.

Jiraiya, his face filled with grief and indignation, looked up to the sky and roared.

"You beast!"

Its voice was filled with grief and indignation, which was quite remarkable.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched slightly, and his hand holding the pipe trembled. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Yoka Igarashi, who seemed completely unconcerned.

Yes, that's a very strong mentality.

He understood Jiraiya's feelings. Ninjas who could teach at the Ninja Academy were generally quite knowledgeable and could recognize Jiraiya's identity. Furthermore, the core members and future heads of Konoha's various clans would also attend the Ninja Academy.

While not all of these young people had ever met Jiraiya, most of them certainly knew this legendary Sannin.

In other words, Jiraiya lost face in front of most of the future Konoha leadership this time.

With a light cough to interrupt Jiraiya's outburst, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked kindly at the two students present and asked them about the ins and outs of the matter with a smile.

Igarashi glanced at the gray-white Jiraiya and said calmly, "A normal person entering the ninja academy wouldn't use transformation jutsu to approach students in the classrooms, so I suspect he's a spy."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly.

The Ninja Academy holds a special position. Since the Ninja Village is a military base, the Ninja Academy is a military base within a military base. In particular, this military base is a place that can cultivate extraordinary powers such as ninjas.

However, most ninja academy students are not that vigilant. They assume that anyone using the transformation technique is a spy, and they cannot distinguish the transformation technique of a spy who can infiltrate Konoha and enter the ninja academy.

Especially since Jiraiya was already a strongman who could rival the Kage, there were many independent ninjas in the major ninja villages of the ninja world who could see through his transformation technique, but a ninja academy student who was still studying could see through it.

This is far too much for a ninja academy student.

Hiruzen Sarutobi recalls information about Gojūgen.

Both of his parents were ninjas who sacrificed themselves for the village. He lived in an orphanage until he was ten years old, and a month ago he moved out of the orphanage and back to the house his parents left behind.

A very clean identity.

But the orphanage he stayed in was somewhat special.

Yakushi Nonou knew something about this wandering shrine maiden, including but not limited to Danzo's control over her.

He did not interfere.

Even intelligence talents of Konoha's level, such as Nono, are extremely rare. Ninja battles are battles of intelligence; the more you know, the more advantageous you are in battle.

Even a shadow can be killed by a kunai.

This wandering priestess was sent out on a mission by Danzo a month ago.

"If you calculate the timeline, the time this child moved out of the orphanage matches this time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was obscured by smoke.

A child who lost his parents at a young age and grew up in an orphanage knows the character of Pharmacist Nonou.

She would have retired long ago if it weren't for the children at the orphanage.

Of course, retirement is just a more respectable way of saying it. Even if such high-ranking intelligence personnel retire, they will be rehired by the village because such talent is valuable.

"It seems this was a misunderstanding," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.

There was nothing to say about it.

He would have run away long ago if he hadn't been called over.

One of the legendary Sannin, a renowned powerhouse in the ninja world, was outmaneuvered by his own child in his own village. If word got out and spread to other villages, the scene would be quite something.

He shuddered.

Can't be bothered.

"You did a great job."

"This is what we should do!" Minato Namikaze's face lit up with joy, and he instinctively stood up straight.

Although he acts very maturely, he is also a ten-year-old boy who is about to graduate and has started doing missions and killing people.

In Konoha, almost no young ninja could withstand the Hokage's praise.

Isogen remained unmoved; his attention was drawn to something else.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't surprised.

Konoha Village has a large population, and people of all kinds of personalities can be found there. Especially for ninjas, a high-risk and high-pressure profession, a cold personality is not a problem for them. As long as their hearts are warm, they can understand the Will of Fire.

"I heard Minato wants to graduate early?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage," Minato Namikaze nodded.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, with his kind and benevolent expression, repeatedly praised him.

It's not easy for ordinary people to produce geniuses, especially in Konoha Village where there are many large and small bloodline clans and secret techniques. Without the First Hokage's great power, it's difficult to get them to contribute, but Konoha needs their strength.

This discussion will not name the Uchiha clan, but rather the Hyuga clan.

Are you going to destroy Konoha?! Hyuga!

Can you even display a caged bird like that?

Is this still Konoha Village, where my loving family lives together?

In comparison, the Uchiha clan is actually better in this respect. At least they carry out the orders given by the Hokage, and the Uchiha's strength allows them to handle things properly and perfectly. On the other hand, the Hyuga clan's Caged Bird Seal protects their bloodline limit, which is good. However, the Caged Bird Seal can control the life and death of the branch family members, which is bad.

Taking a drag of his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi offered a kind and encouraging remark.

"Good luck. Once you graduate, I'll personally arrange a top-tier Jonin to guide you." He selectively forgot about the gray-faced Jiraiya.

Minato Namikaze was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, Hokage-sama!"

"Student Wu Shixian." He looked at Wu Shixian Yu Ge.

"I heard you want to become a medical ninja? Can you tell me why?"

Minato Namikaze pricked up his ears; he was curious too.

Yuuka Ishigaki regained her senses and calmly said, "Because medical ninjas can save more people, and doctors are also well paid."

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed lost in thought.

So it really is because of Yakushi Nonou's influence?

Medical ninjas can save more lives. The medical conditions for children in orphanages are decent in Konoha, but most orphans die on the road because they are weak, both physically and mentally.

As for compensation, Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware that the Konoha Orphanage's finances had always been in dire straits, but he was powerless to do anything about it. Konoha was a large place, and now, with the war just ended and minor skirmishes continuing, military spending could not be stopped.

In conclusion, Yu Ge of Fifty Strings is a good child.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was extremely satisfied.

So what if he's cold-hearted? Isn't Orochimaru colder than this kid? He even has the title "Cold Lord." In comparison, Yuukoku Ushiro is already thinking about orphanages at such a young age.

What is this?

This is the shining Will of Fire!

"Hehe, your ideal is equally great. Medical ninja is good, medical ninja is appropriate."

Jiraiya glances at people sideways.

Grandpa, you weren't like this when Tsunade brought this up in the meeting.

Hiruzen Sarutobi snorted and ignored him.

Tsunade wanted to establish a systematic medical ninja lineage, while Yuuka Igarashi only wanted to become a medical ninja herself. How can these be the same?

"I will arrange for Teacher Lin to communicate with the hospital. If you are willing, you can take some time to visit the hospital for observation and learning."

Kobayashi Mika, who had always been relegated to the background, finally got her own role.

But he would rather not have this role.

Normally, it would be an honor to be able to interact with important figures like the Hokage and his disciples, but this time...?

If Jiraiya's attitude were even slightly off, he would have had to come up with a suicide note in the form of a man being shot with thirty kunai.

Igarashi was very satisfied with the reward that Jiraiya had received for turning over this medicine.

Konoha Hospital, a great place to go!

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.