The Master of Konoha's Legacy

After the exam, the list of graduates and their scores were sent to the Hokage's office immediately.

Next, Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, the two Hokage advisors, will decide on the division of the genin teams.

And the teachers leading each team.

Weak genin squads are usually led by chunin.

Only genin teams with great potential are qualified to be led by jonin instructors.

Mitomon En held a stack of graduation lists and began to assign teams based on each graduate's strengths.

"The pig, deer, and butterfly will still be grouped into the same team as before."

As Mitokado En spoke, he placed the three graduation transcripts together and handed them to Koharu, who was in the same dormitory.

Xiaochun, who was transferred to a new dormitory, was paired with a teacher to lead the group, based on various considerations.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat at his desk, puffing on his cigarette, deep in thought as he looked at the two report cards on the table.

Mitokado Homura glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen and asked:

"Sarutobi, how do you plan to assign these two geniuses who graduated early this time?"

At the same time, Koharu, who was turning to the dormitory, also cast a concerned glance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a smoke ring and pondered:

"Let's be in the same team."

Mitokado asked in confusion, "Then we're still missing one person."

Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his pipe on the table, pondered for a moment, and said:

"There are only two of them. Kakashi and Tunan are almost at the Chunin level."

Tu Nan might be a bit weaker, but he was able to subdue two Chunin in a short time by using his Sharingan to create genjutsu.

Although his taijutsu and ninjutsu are a bit lacking, they complement Kakashi perfectly.

Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Then which teacher do you plan to assign to them?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, clearly not having made up his mind yet.

Just then, the door to the Hokage's office was pushed open, and Danzo walked in.

"Hiruzen, how did the genin team assignments go this year?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and said, "Why are you asking this?"

Danzo Shimura walked up to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and said with an expression that seemed perfectly natural:

"As the root that protects Konoha, what's wrong with caring about the younger generation?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed at Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane and said, "They're still being assigned."

Danzo Shimura glanced back at the report cards in Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane's hands, then squinted at the two report cards in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He said meaningfully, "I heard that Kakashi and that Uchiha clan genius both graduated early."

Hiruzen Sarutobi discreetly placed the two-point report card into the drawer, nodded, and said:

"Yes, I plan to put the two of them in the same team."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions annoyed Danzo Shimura, who said in a deep voice, "Have you chosen a team leader yet?"

"Still considering it."

"No need to consider it anymore, I have a suitable candidate here."

"who."

"Ryosuke Aburame, a Jonin of the Aburame clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo Shimura with surprise, then pondered for a moment.

Ryosuke Aburame is a veteran Jonin, and he should be more than capable of teaching Kakashi and Tonan Uchiha.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed something was off about Danzo Shimura, and immediately shook his head in refusal:

"He's not suitable."

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly:

"Why is he unsuitable? Kakashi should have inherited Sakumo's swordsmanship, and he is also outstanding in ninjutsu."

That Uchiha brat awakened the Sharingan and is very skilled in genjutsu.

The two of them together form a small team with almost no weaknesses.

However, this team is missing one of the most important members.

Medical ninja.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and after thinking for a long time, he couldn't recall when Ryosuke Aburame had ever displayed any medical talent.

He immediately stared at Shimura Danzo with a suspicious look and said:

"Ryosuke Aburame also knows medical ninjutsu?"

Danzo Shimura said leisurely:

"His latest hatched insects are very special. They can not only detoxify, but also produce special life factors that can be used for rescue."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe and started smoking.

The rising smoke seemed to enter Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, causing them to squint slightly.

Information about Ryosuke Aburame came to mind.

The Jonin of the Aburame clan has always been like a transparent person.

But it seems that he is related to the Root Army Commander, Yuujou Shiko.

Although Ryosuke Aburame is not a member of Root, all signs indicate that he has moved closer to Danzo.

But if not Ryosuke Aburame, then who is the most suitable?

What is the biggest deficiency in this two-person team?

Kakashi has White Fang as his mentor, and it seems that no other teacher can help him as much.

As for Tu Nan...

Even if one's taijutsu and ninjutsu are not up to par, one can still possess the Sharingan with three tomoe.

With improved dynamic vision, physical skills will gradually improve, surpassing those of peers.

Moreover, having the Sharingan means he won't be slow at learning ninjutsu.

Then we can't judge based on ability; we have to consider personality.

Tu Nan has recently experienced too many changes, and I can't keep an eye on him all the time.

He needs a sunny, cheerful person with a fiery will to guide him and prevent him from going astray.

Suddenly, a bright, smiling face appeared in Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.

He's the one.

Hiruzen Sarutobi made a decision immediately and decisively refused Danzo, saying, "No, I've already decided on someone."

Danzo, who thought victory was assured, couldn't hold back any longer. He slammed his fist on the table in anger and questioned Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Hiruzen, what do you mean?"

Do you think I have ulterior motives?

Mitokado Enoki and Utatane Koharu quickly tried to persuade her:

"Danzo, calm down."

"Let's talk things out."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, his face resolute, and said:

"That's enough. I've decided to make Minato Namikaze their team's mentor."

Danzo Shimura paused for a moment, then said in disbelief:

"Minato Namikaze? The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's little boyfriend?"

"Hiruzen, what are you thinking? That brat just became a Jonin. Are you planning to ruin two geniuses with him?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was also somewhat annoyed at this moment. His face instantly turned cold, and he put his pipe aside, saying in a chilling voice:

"Watch your attitude. I am the Hokage."

Shimura Danzo stared directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was equally defiant.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds. Shimura Danzo's face turned extremely ugly. He snorted coldly and turned to walk out.

"Hmph, you'll regret this."

Danzo Shimura stormed off towards the Root.

However, as soon as he arrived at Root's main base, Danzo Shimura's anger vanished instantly, replaced by a calm expression.

"What kind of illusion did that evil brat cast on you that you're so wary of me?"

What evil intentions could I possibly have? Everything I do is for Konoha.

He then asked Shiro Aburame, the captain of the Root unit beside him, "How is the experiment going with Orochimaru?"

"The situation is not ideal; the last pair of Sharingan eyes has also been destroyed."

"What did Orochimaru say?"

"Lord Orochimaru said it was because the energy contained in the Sharingan was insufficient to counteract the vigorous vitality in the cells."

He suggested you find several pairs of Sharingan, preferably high-quality ones.

"I see."

"Isn't your cousin willing to join the Roots?"

Go and recruit him now, make arrangements for him, and bring him before me. I have a task for him to complete.

If he does well, he'll become a key figure; if he doesn't…