Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

With Tsunade gone, Kushina is now the only one in the village who dares to brazenly storm the Hokage's Tower in broad daylight. Thinking of this, Minato felt a pang of shame. He hadn't expected that simply accepting a mission would lead to so much trouble...

.......

"Wow! Isn't this Little White Fang? You've gotten so good since I last saw you. You can even handle a knife now. What were you practicing just now... your old man's knife skills?"

Within the Hatake clan, Masato asked the little white-haired boy in front of him with a curious expression.

Tsunade left. Although Nawaki wasn't killed by Danzo, he had basically achieved his goal this time. He was about to say goodbye to Sakumo when he entered the Hatake clan's gate and saw a white-haired boy wielding a short ninja sword and waving it at the air. With that cool look and that cool pose, no one would believe he wasn't Sakumo's son.

The Hatake clan's reputation as a genius clan wasn't as great as the Uchiha clan's in the past because of their smaller population and weaker clan strength. However, after Madara retired to the background and became the ultimate boss in the era of the Hidden Ninja Villages, and after White Fang rose to power, it's no wonder that the Hatake clan's reputation as a genius clan surpassed that of the Uchiha clan. Just look at that!

Both are three or four-year-old children, but what are Hiruzen Sarutobi's youngest son doing, and what is White Fang's son doing?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's youngest son is almost a year older than Sakumo Hatake's son. That brat, relying on his father being the Hokage, is actually recruiting followers, setting up roadblocks, and extorting tolls. He's even taken them here. If Hiruzen hadn't remembered Hiruzen's youngest son and couldn't bear to see Hiruzen suffer the loss of his son, he would have slapped that brat into a meat sandwich this morning.

Instead of playing the high-class ninja games at the Hokage's house, he ran off to be a nobody, even trying to collect tolls. What future does this brat have? No wonder he was taken in by his "good brother" Kakuzu!

Then look at White Fang's son, who is just over three years old and is already obediently practicing slashing people at home by himself. This is a good family tradition!

However, this little White Fang did indeed perform the moves quite well, and there was indeed a trace of White Fang's style. But he didn't have the indomitable feeling that White Fang had when he made a move. Every time White Fang made a move, it gave people the feeling that as long as he drew his sword, the head was guaranteed. But this little White Fang didn't have that at all, nor did he have that sharp feeling. It's not that White Fang was at his peak, but even White Fang in his rookie days gave people the belief that his sword was sharp and that every move would be a head. This little White Fang didn't have that feeling at all.

If everyone has their own characteristics and style, then White Fang's characteristic is his sharp blade. This Little White Fang is just ordinary. Although he doesn't wield a sword, he has fought with White Fang for so many years and he dares to say that he understands White Fang's Hatake sword technique better than anyone else. This Little White Fang's technique doesn't resemble Hatake sword technique at all, which is why he asked this question.

"Hmm... you haven't been practicing very well, have you? That's what Father said too..."

The current Little White Tooth is not yet the future version of the dejected Cardin who has experienced the harsh realities of society—his father died, his teacher died, and his teammates failed. He sees a slovenly uncle who once visited his house with his father and claims to be a friend of his father, and his eyes still hold a touch of innocence.

Seeing that even his father couldn't tell he was practicing his father's swordsmanship, he said with a dim look in his eyes.

Although he rarely went out, he knew how powerful his father, White Fang, was. Especially after his father returned from the Land of Water last year, every time he went out to eat, everyone in the village would talk about his father. At the same time, the expectant looks in everyone's eyes made him feel like something was pressing down on him and making it hard to breathe. So he would train with his father every day. When his father was not at home, he would practice alone at home, not wanting to waste a single moment. He still remembered the look of satisfaction in his father's eyes when he refined chakra in less than a day, and the look of disappointment in his father's eyes when he couldn't satisfy his father for a long time while his father was teaching him swordsmanship.

Now, even his father's best friend can't tell how bad his swordsmanship is, which shows how poorly he's practiced it.

"Well... it's not that it's bad, it's just that when you draw your sword, you don't have that feeling that your father has. You're still young, take it slow, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Look at your Hokage's youngest son, he's still hanging around on the streets like a dwarf! You're already cooler than most kids!"

Seeing the dim look in Kakashi's eyes, Masato couldn't bring himself to say the joke he was about to make. He thought about how pitiful the kid was. He had no mother growing up, and his father was always out killing people. It was like he didn't have a father at all, and he also had to bear the pressure of his father's fame.

White Fang's son is bound to be awesome, but if he's not... well, if he's not awesome, then he should get a DNA test...

And what's even more pitiful is what comes next: his father committed suicide, his teammates either died or turned evil, and even his teacher died. The fact that he hasn't turned evil under these circumstances is truly a necessity of the plot.

"How does that compare to my father?"

Little Ka looked up at him with shining eyes, he was more arrogant than most kids, but how about compared to his own father?

"You're way better than your old man! When your old man was three, he was just playing in the mud! Every time, your grandpa would whip his bottom and drag him home to train! If your old man hadn't met me and suddenly had a cheat code, he wouldn't have achieved what he has today!"

Although he didn't know what a three-year-old's white teeth looked like, seeing the child's eyes yearning for recognition, Masato went against his conscience and told the truth—it was all for the child's sake...

463. You were playing in the mud when I was three years old, weren't you?

"...When I was three years old, you were playing in the mud in Sunagakure, weren't you? ヽ(ー_ー)ノ".

Just as Shinto was having a good time talking, a voice came from behind. Sakumo Hatake walked in with a somewhat unpleasant expression. Although he knew that this bastard was encouraging and comforting his son, which he could understand, what did it mean to belittle himself in front of his son like this? Would he still have the dignity of a father after this?

"Isn't it only through artistic embellishment that things become convincing? Speaking of which, you're something else, aren't you? It's one thing to be too busy to teach your son, but you also say some really hurtful things. Children's hearts are very fragile; often, a careless word from an adult can change their lives. Look at him now, he's clearly a handsome young man, but he's already covering his face. How about this, since you're usually so busy, why don't you have your nephew come back with me? I have plenty of time. Look at my three disciples, they've all been taught quite well, and my nephew, he could fight the Seven-Tails at five! I'll teach Kakashi for you, and in twenty years when he returns, I guarantee he'll be awesome! He'll be able to go toe-to-toe with anyone...ヾ(^?^)?"

Seeing the person in question arrive, Masato raised an eyebrow, his expression unchanged, and tempted her.

"No need, I'll teach her myself, you don't need to worry about it. As for Tsunade leaving Konoha, I hope you'll give me the honor of not spreading it too far...-_-||"

Sakumo Hatake was speechless. "I entrusted my son to you for twenty years? The children of the Hatake clan will be awesome without any training after twenty years..."

Perhaps it's because his son didn't perfectly inherit his genes, so although his son could refine chakra within a day, his talent in swordsmanship wasn't very good. He was a very open-minded parent and wouldn't force his son to learn swordsmanship from a young age like his father always wanted him to follow in his footsteps. He had experienced those days, so he knew how difficult they were. Therefore, it didn't matter if his son's talent in swordsmanship wasn't good. As long as he could refine chakra within a day, it meant that his son was definitely a super genius in some other area, as long as it wasn't in ninjutsu. The Hatake clan was famous for their Blue Buff's explosive power. If his son had particularly outstanding talent in ninjutsu, then he would really have a headache.

Although his son insisted on learning swordsmanship from him, to be honest, his son was really bad at it. But he was still young, so he should let him build a foundation first and wait a couple of years. When his son first suggested teaching him, his son had some ideas. Although his son was uneducated and not a traditional genius, he was undeniably a prodigy. His self-developed taijutsu and swordsmanship were unmatched in the ninja world. It wouldn't be bad to let Kakashi follow his son for a while. Firstly, as the head of the ANBU, his son didn't have much time to teach Kakashi. Secondly, his son's forte was the swordsmanship and movement of the Hatake clan, and both of these aspects required a lot of talent. Without talent, even if you practiced day and night like an ox, you would still only be mediocre.

However, it's unacceptable to hear that this guy took his son away for twenty years. Even if his son stands at the top of the ninja world after twenty years, does he belong to Konoha or Sunagakure? Twenty years is enough time to brainwash the tailed beasts!

Moreover, hearing that Sasori of the Red Sand had gone to fight the Seven-Tails at the age of five completely dispelled his idea. He was joking, thinking that if that bastard would let his own nephew play house with the Seven-Tails, what would become of his own son?

"What are you talking about! Do you think I'm the kind of person who talks big? There's so much gossip news these days, and people love to gossip so much, why would I need to spread it!"

Upon hearing Sakumo Hatake's words, Shinto immediately became displeased. What did he mean by "don't spread it too much"? Did he really think he was a big mouth?

Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but roll his eyes. Everyone knows whether you're a blabbermouth or not, as long as you don't blab...

"Alright, I just came to say goodbye and casually asked if you know how to perform hand seals with one hand. If you do, tell me how to practice. Of course, I won't let you suffer any losses. The day you fell, I'll protect your son and find him a girl while I'm at it, so your Hatake clan won't be without an heir..."

When it came to serious matters, Masato spoke with a sincere expression.

"...Didn't you already know how to form hand seals with one hand? What do you need this for? (⊙_⊙)?"

Sakumo Hatake stared at him, completely bewildered. Although this guy hadn't used Magnet Release for many years, he still remembered that during their first encounter, this guy had used Magnet Release with his right hand holding a sword and his left hand forming hand seals. This guy's files in their Anbu listed his ability to form hand seals with one hand, and he had even written it down himself back then. Why was he now asking him for the practice method for one-handed hand seals...?

But what the hell did you mean by that last sentence? What do you mean I flopped? ヽ(ー_ー)ノ

"...Well, my situation is a bit special, so just tell me if you have it or not?"

A bead of sweat trickled down Shindou's forehead. His bravado from back then had really stuck with everyone; everyone assumed he could do hand seals with one hand… He couldn't do hand seals, but he was an expert at grabbing bags with one hand…

"...I'll give it to you tomorrow..."

Sakumo Hatake looked up at the sky speechlessly. One-handed hand seals were a standard skill for super geniuses, how could he not know them? Come to think of it, he had deliberately practiced them after seeing this guy perform one-handed hand seals back then. One-handed hand seals weren't difficult; it was just changing the direction of chakra from two lines to one. Anyone with decent chakra control could do it; it was just a matter of getting used to it. Although he knew it, he wasn't used to it, which was why he hadn't shown it off. Besides, he clearly had two hands, and his fighting style didn't require one-handed hand seals, so he had never shown off this skill. If this guy hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten about it himself.

One-handed hand seals aren't anything rigorous; they're just as basic as other hand seals. They won't enhance the enemy's strength. Besides, this skill depends on talent. Even if someone with insufficient talent learns one-handed hand seals, their speed will be slower than a snail. The prelude to unleashing a single fireball takes a minute, so learning it is useless. Therefore, Hatake Sakumo nodded and signed without hesitation. Given his and Golden Lion's fussiness, they wouldn't refuse him for a simple one-handed hand seal, such a basic technique.

"OK! Nephew, we're off now! Uncle will buy you a lollipop tomorrow...ヾ(^?^)?"

Before leaving, Masato ruffled Kakashi's little white hair. The sheer amount of hair the Hatake clan had was astonishing; he already had spiky hair at just over three years old...

"..."

Kadian glanced at the few strands of white hair that had been rubbed off on the ground, his eyes rolling back in the same deadpan expression as his father's. This friend of his father's seemed to have a particular fondness for rubbing other people's hair; a few strands had been rubbed off the last time they met...

464. Everyone's destination is the same.

"Teacher, is that little brat really only three years old?"

Once outside the Hatake clan compound, Yusaku Kudo finally couldn't help but speak up, and the other two nodded in agreement. They had wanted to ask the question back in the Hatake clan compound, but they felt it inappropriate to interrupt when such important figures were talking.

That little white-haired kid, who is also the son of Konoha's White Fang, is so damn infuriating. As soon as they entered the door, they saw that brat slashing and drawing randomly in the air. In their eyes, his movements and expressions were exactly the same as his father's. Although he was still young and did not have the same imposing presence as White Fang, they thought it was already amazing that a three-year-old could play so skillfully. He was completely on par with Sasori, the super genius of their village who started learning puppetry at the age of three and began making puppets at the age of four.

But this brat actually said his swordsmanship wasn't good enough? Isn't that just discouraging them? Think about what they were doing when they were three? Kudo Yusaku was playing ninja games with the little girl next door. Yekura and Umekawa were a bit better, but they were still practicing basic hand seals. This kid, at three years old, was already practicing the famous Hatake swordsmanship—such advanced techniques!

There are so many geniuses in Konoha these days! Last time, there was that blond kid who easily defeated them, someone they suspected was involved in a mistake the teacher made years ago. Now, there's this white-haired kid. Thinking back on everything they've seen and heard since arriving in Konoha, it seems like only the teacher's brother-in-law and that brat who shouted "My dad's Hokage!" and demanded tolls on the street are somewhat normal...

"Don't overthink it. Although his starting point is higher than yours because he has a powerful father, the final destination is actually the same. It all depends on who has the perseverance and willpower to stick to it until the end. There's a saying that you can't necessarily lose if you gamble. Whoever can go all the way is the biggest winner. There are countless examples in history of geniuses who died before they could grow up and realize their talents. So, having good talent and a high starting point is just an advantage for him. If he's unlucky, he'll kick the bucket in a couple of years and he'll still be a pile of dust. You kids who don't have his advantages, as long as you forge ahead, you'll find that in the end, we're all the same."

Judging from the expressions of these three kids, you can tell what they're thinking. Actually, it's not surprising. Anyone who sees Kakashi in his youth would feel a sense of defeat. After all, he was a genin at five and a jonin at twelve. This kind of cheat-like growth is the ultimate for ninjas without special bloodlines. The only ones who can surpass him are the children of system players.

It's normal for these three kids to be discouraged. Kakashi was so perfect when he was a child, even surpassing his eldest son, Minato Namikaze!

However, by the mid-game, Kakashi had been nerfed too much. If it weren't for his still usable Sharingan, he would have been completely ruined...

"Seriously! Is that kid's swordsmanship talent really that bad? I thought he was pretty good at it."

Masato didn't quite understand what he was saying, but he became curious again. The kid said he was bad at training, and the teacher actually agreed. Did they really have such bad judgment? The kid seemed pretty good.

"That depends on who he's compared to. He definitely can't compare to his father, Sakumo Hatake. His father is the most talented swordsman in the history of the Hatake clan over the past few decades. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to bring the Hatake clan to its peak. His father, Sakumo Hatake, can be said to be the perfect genius to match the Hatake clan's swordsmanship. Compared to his father, he is far inferior. Even if he trains for another twenty years, he still won't reach his father's level. You know, his father was already able to kill a Junkage when he was twelve years old. However, if compared to others, his talent isn't bad. It's hard to say he could kill a Junkage at twelve, but if he trains for twenty years, it might actually be possible. If this kid keeps practicing the Hatake swordsmanship, his ceiling won't be very high, but his achievements will surpass most people. It's just that he won't reach the level of his father."

"Sigh! But teacher, what is a Quasi-Kage? Like the Kazekage-sama?? (⊙_⊙)?"

The three understood what he meant: if this kid continued to focus on swordsmanship, he would definitely not be as powerful as White Fang in the future. However, the three looked at each other, as they had only ever heard of Genin, Chunin, Special Jonin, and Jonin. When did a Quasi-Kage appear? The word "Kage" reminded them of the Kazekage.

"Let me explain the power levels among ninjas now, so you won't be caught off guard and get instantly killed when you go out into the world. As you all know, ninjas are basically divided into four ranks: Genin, Chunin, Jonin, and Jonin. That's true, but the Jonin level is much more complicated. For example, Mei Chuan, your father is a Jonin, and I am also a Jonin. In terms of rank, your father and I are the same. So tell me, is your father stronger or am I stronger?"

Masato pointed at himself, raised his eyebrows, and asked the wheelchair-bound boy, Umekawa Nei.

"...Of course, you're better, teacher...-_-||"

Seeing his teacher's smug expression, Mei Chuan looked up at the sky speechlessly. He wanted to say that his father was strong, but he was afraid that if he went back to the village, his teacher would drag his father into the arena, which wouldn't be fun at all. Wouldn't that be letting his father down? -_-||

Besides, the teacher is widely recognized as the strongest fighter in the Sand Kingdom; even the Kazekage couldn't defeat him, let alone his father...

"Right! You don't need to be upset. Admitting someone is stronger than your father isn't shameful... Actually, Jonin is just a general term for ninjas who have reached a certain level of strength. However, there are varying strengths among Jonin, but no one can definitively categorize them. So, they can only be distinguished within a certain range, unlike the clear ranking from Genin to Jonin. Those stronger than regular Jonin are called Elite Jonin. These are the elite of the Jonin, the backbone of their villages, and each village has a limited number. And those slightly stronger than Elite Jonin are called Quasi-Kage." Humanoids are generally formidable individuals capable of standing alone, though such people are even rarer in each village. Kagami, Yusaori, and Ebizo are all at this stage. After the Quasi-Kage level comes Kage-level. These individuals are practically at the pinnacle of the ninja world, possessing the ability to hold off thousands single-handedly. Your Kazekage and the Kage of the other four major villages are at this stage. As for the Super-Kage level, those beyond Kage are figures like the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha. Kage-level individuals are like children in the hands of the strong, but they're already dead. Talking to them again is pointless; you might meet them someday. It's useless to say anything now…”

465. A man who embodied the spirit of the working class throughout his life.

"Wow, that's amazing! What level are you at, teacher? Super Shadow? Σ(⊙▽⊙a)"

The three couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. Their teacher's words seemed to have opened a door to a new world for them. They used to think that becoming a Jonin was the end, but they never expected that Jonin was just the beginning, and that there was ONE PIEC to come!

However, the three became curious again. If that were the case, their teacher should be a powerful figure above the Kage level, and even the Kazekage, who was also at the Kage level, couldn't defeat him. So, their teacher was very likely the "super-Kage" he mentioned.

"As for me, I'd say I'm somewhere between Kage-level and Super Kage-level right now. Oh dear! It's even more complicated here. Even Kage-level characters have varying strengths! Take Hanzo the Salamander from the Land of Rain, for example. You want him to go and fight Onoki one-on-one? Onoki's map-wide attack would blast him to smithereens. You guys haven't reached that level yet. Just learn about it and treat it as a life goal. Knowing too much is useless."

Seeing the three kids' inquisitive expressions, Masato couldn't help but interrupt. He thought to himself that if he didn't activate Sage Mode, which he hadn't used in years since learning it, he'd only be slightly stronger than a Kage, barely reaching the level of a Super Kage. After all, the power ceiling in Naruto was indeed higher than in the One Piece world. Even the most powerful characters in One Piece were just fighting each other, while Naruto had even encountered aliens, and the moon was created by their two sons sealing their mother's power—it was almost mythical...

However, before the Fourth Shinobi World War begins and before Madara activates Six Paths Mode after becoming the mother of the Ten-Tails, it's more than enough. He can live a carefree life for another twenty years without any problem. As for the final battle against Madara and his mother, it depends on whether the old man of Six Paths will give him a big gift because of his many years of "maintaining peace in the ninja world." But you can't judge a book by its cover. The old man of Six Paths doesn't seem like a generous person. Moreover, his ancestors for eighteen generations have no connection with the old man of Six Paths. The probability of the old man of Six Paths giving him a big gift is almost zero.

However, he didn't care. Saving the world should be left to the male lead and the second male lead. After all, Kishimoto went to great lengths to create them, even losing two of his sons, just so they could save the world. If he took all their resources, what was the point of creating them in the first place...?

"I really want to see what Super Shadow looks like..."

Yusaku Kudo murmured to himself in longing, "That's the power of the 'God of the Shinobi World'!"

"Uh-huh....!"

The two friends next to him nodded longingly, as if they regretted being born in the wrong era. Why weren't they born in the era of the "God of Ninjas"?

Even if you can't win, it's good to be a cheerleader on the sidelines. You can brag to your students or future generations like a teacher!

"Alright, alright! You might wet your pants if you see me. I have some things to do, so you can wander around on your own..."

Seeing the three kids lamenting their ill-fated birth, Shinto was too lazy to argue with them. He had already fulfilled his duty as a teacher by explaining things to the three kids. Since he was still in Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't dare to touch them. He used his Observation Haki to search for that little bit of green in a secluded grove on the outskirts of Konoha before sending the three kids away and heading towards his target.

Matt Day!

A man who perfectly embodied the spirit of the working class throughout his life.

For the first few decades of his career, he worked quietly and unassumingly as a low-level employee in Konoha. Yet, this man, so unassuming that even Hiruzen Sarutobi, the big boss of Konoha, didn't remember having such a low-level employee under him, shocked the entire ninja world with his amazing and decisive kick, and also kicked out a bright future for his son.

That's just how the ninja world is. Whether it's Konoha or any other village, no matter how good your taijutsu is, ninjutsu is the hallmark of a ninja. No matter how good your taijutsu is, no one would think it could instantly kill an elite Jonin. After all, everyone practices taijutsu from the Genin to Chunin levels, and its damage is just so-so. The power of a punch or kick is not even comparable to a small C-rank ninjutsu. Moreover, in this relatively traditional era, not having ninjutsu talent is no different from being a Muggle. Only Konoha is rich enough that even without ninjutsu talent, it's not recommended to have another subordinate.

If someone like Might Guy were in another village, he might have been picked up as a genin when the policy had just been opened up and everyone could become a ninja. However, as the system was continuously improved, he would have been forced to leave long ago before he could amaze everyone. Especially in Sunagakure, he would definitely be number one on the list of major layoffs!

No village would waste its limited resources on someone with absolutely no ninjutsu talent. Even in Konoha, such a person would be disliked. So, according to Shinto's Observation Haki, this big green-skinned guy, who was supposed to be as strong as an ox and could easily tear apart a Jonin when he got angry, was still a Genin. Moreover, his current situation was evident from the fact that he couldn't even afford to rent a training ground and had to come to the small forest on the outskirts of Konoha to train.

However, even if a genin could complete dozens of D-rank missions every day, it seems impossible for them to rent a training ground in Konoha. Moreover, the training required for pure taijutsu ninjas is countless times more arduous than that of ninjutsu ninjas. Running around completing dozens of D-rank missions every day, where would they find the time to practice taijutsu and strengthen their physique? Plus, the stronger the physique, the more energy the body needs, so where would they find the money to rent a training ground...?

Kasper is already over three years old this year, and Might Guy seems to be about the same age as Kasper. I suppose Might Guy must have opened five or six gates by now, after studying the Eight Gates.