The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

As the sun set, his originally hunched figure appeared incredibly tall.

Seeing this, Iruka wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and resolutely walked towards where Naruto Uzumaki lived.

He is determined to make Naruto Uzumaki a pillar of Konoha!

Chapter 101 I Believe in Them

Hiruzen Sarutobi was unaware of Iruka's reaction; he needed to inform someone very important.

Of course, this person is definitely not the one who was just there to make up the numbers, but Kakashi Hatake. As the captain of Team 7, he definitely needs to know about this.

It would be difficult if Kakashi disagreed, but the possibility of Kakashi disagreeing is rather low.

After all, it was Hiroji who healed Kakashi's eyes, and Hiroji himself was not a burden.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know his exact strength, it was only due to the chakra channels after the Yin Seal was completed, and the monstrous strength formed by manipulating chakra.

Even if their strength isn't on par with Jonin, they're definitely among the top Chunin. If they were hit directly, even a Kage would suffer a great loss.

As the sun's radiance gradually faded, the cold moonlight could no longer satisfy Kakashi's need to continue reading the masterpiece. Just as he was about to activate the artificial sun, he suddenly noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just arrived outside the window.

"Lord Hokage?!"

Kakashi felt something was off about Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrival. Could it be that the assessment was going to be delayed again?

Although he felt there was nothing wrong, if the delay continued, he would like to take on a completely new mission during this time.

After all, being idle all the time isn't a good thing.

"It seems I've disturbed you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi jokingly looked at the "Make-Out Paradise" book next to Kakashi. He wasn't particularly fond of Jiraiya's books; compared to the images in the crystal ball, the descriptions in the book were a bit too immature.

"That's not true."

Kakashi scratched his head, unsure of what to say. He couldn't very well let the Hokage see this, could he?

"You know about Uchiha Sasuke's situation. After he graduates, a medical ninja from Konoha Hospital will accompany your team on missions. Don't expect him to be of any help; his mission is to ensure your safety..."

After the banter ended, Hiruzen Sarutobi got straight to the point, telling Kakashi this first to avoid any conflict: that was enough. If the two of them were to have any kind of chemistry, it was none of his business.

"Of course, you can also interpret it as him observing whether there are any problems with the body that has been regenerated through the healing and regeneration technique!"

Before Kakashi could react, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued speaking. Hearing this, Kakashi roughly understood who this person was.

There is only one medical ninja in the entire ninja world who can perform regeneration techniques. His eyes were fixed by that person, and it seems that some of his hair was used up in the process.

"In that case, I have no problem. But is the Hokage really so sure they can pass my test?"

After realizing who Hiruzen Sarutobi was talking about, Kakashi not only felt no aversion, but even felt a little expectant. During a mission, there would inevitably be bumps and bruises, and if there was such a terrifying medical ninja by his side, there would definitely be no problems.

"I have a feeling that Team 7 will definitely be formed this year. To put it another way, do you really think they won't be able to pass the test? Are you really planning to send them back to the Ninja Academy?"

Seeing that Kakashi had already changed the subject, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and replied that Team 7 would be established no matter what, as for the so-called bell-stealing test within Team 7.

As long as they don't act alone and show some willingness to cooperate, they'll be approved directly. I'm not entirely sure about Hiruzen Sarutobi, who's just there to make up the numbers, but the remaining Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha are definitely generating a lot of buzz.

Like Orochimaru and Jiraiya back then, and also somewhat like Kakashi Hatake and the deceased Obito Uchiha.

"Well... we'll see when the time comes. If they really perform exceptionally poorly, then there's nothing we can do."

Kakashi did not answer the question directly. Whether it was the orphan of the Uchiha clan or the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, they were both indispensable to Konoha. If they were to return to the Ninja Academy, things would get really interesting.

Kakashi, however, would not lower his standards because of this. As for whether they can form a team, it will depend on their performance.

"Alright... Since you have your own beliefs, there's nothing I can say. Just prepare well, I have faith in them."

Leaving behind those words, Hiruzen Sarutobi prepared to leave. The faster classes had already begun tackling the simplest tasks, while Kakashi's assessment seemed a long way off.

Let alone an assessment, just a day ago, one of them was lying in the hospital, and the other was locked up at the root.

Tired.

Hiruzen Sarutobi returned home with mixed feelings. As for the remaining guy, he didn't care at all. He was just an ordinary graduate. He had seen many graduates, and unless there was something special, he couldn't remember him at all.

Meanwhile, a special master and apprentice duo arrived at Ichiraku Ramen: Iruka and Naruto Uzumaki.

After Naruto Uzumaki left Root, he was sent directly home by Hiruzen Sarutobi, who asked him to train hard.

However, because of Iruka's situation, Naruto Uzumaki was still unable to calm down and focus on his training.

Because he was in a bad mood, he hadn't eaten for almost a day, and then Iruka dragged him out of the room.

"The Hokage said that because Sasuke Uchiha is still in the hospital, you have one week. If you can learn the Shadow Clone Technique during this period, you will be able to participate in the Jonin exam with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, whose fate is yet to be determined..."

While waiting for the ramen, Iruka comforted Naruto, whose expression seemed a bit off. At that moment, Naruto wasn't particularly interested in anything else; instead, he was looking at Iruka with burning eyes.

Such a gaze made Iruka feel somewhat embarrassed, or rather, unsure how to face it. He hadn't realized how important he was in Naruto's eyes.

"The ramen is here!"

The somewhat strange atmosphere was abruptly broken by Ichiro's voice, and the two gradually returned to normal.

Naruto was in a great mood because of Iruka's escape from Root, and he ate three large bowls of food, which made Iruka's already meager situation even worse.

However, at this moment, Iruka doesn't care much about this matter. Compared to the Hokage's expectations, what are a few bowls of ramen?

"What a heartwarming scene."

In the distance, Hongzhi, walking on the street, quietly watched this scene. After wandering around Konoha, Hongzhi did not find any suspicious ninjas.

The plan to capture the spy, the reanimated Uchiha Shisui, has essentially failed. Hiroji was about to return home when he suddenly saw Naruto Uzumaki and Iruka, so he stopped for a while.

Chapter 102 A New Lease on Life

Hongzhi didn't disturb Naruto and Iruka's plans. After all, Sasuke's stem cells hadn't fully fused yet, so there was no need for Hongzhi to be in such a hurry to target Naruto.

As for ordinary research, Naruto's blood is enough, and there is no need to draw attention to it.

Hiroji's idea was quite good, but just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed a passerby next to Ichiraku Ramen and felt that something was not right.

This guy kept glancing at Naruto Uzumaki, and there seemed to be chakra fluctuations emanating from him.

'A spy?!'

Upon discovering this, Hongzhi felt somewhat surprised. "When you think you've reached the end of the road, a new path opens up before you." This was indeed a wise saying. Hongzhi was about to give up when he unexpectedly discovered a spy because of Naruto Uzumaki.

This made Hongzhi happy, but also a little amused. However, considering that it was Naruto who brought this to the scene, Hongzhi felt that if he ever had the chance to cut off Naruto's arm in the future, he could anesthetize him.

Although the spy was discovered, Hongzhi still did not take direct action. The spy had not yet taken any action, and arresting him at this time would not be a capital offense. However, if the guy was stubborn enough, then things would get complicated.

It's better to catch them red-handed. No one will care if they die right there in Root, not even Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Without evidence, who knows if someone might try to pull some tricks.

They waited for a full hour. When Iruka finally led Naruto away from the Ichiraku Ramen stall, Hiroji noticed that Naruto had eaten so much that he looked like a ball – referring, of course, to Naruto's stomach.

Iruka's expression was unusually grim; if you didn't know better, you'd think he'd lost millions.

The two parted ways on a road. The guy who had been following them didn't hesitate and went straight to follow Naruto. This basically confirmed that the spy was after Naruto.

Hongzhi continued to follow, and finally, when they passed through a grove of trees, the spy rushed up, but before he could even touch Naruto, he was pinned to the ground by Hongzhi.

The sound immediately caught Naruto's attention. He turned around blankly and just happened to see a somewhat familiar Root member pinning a stranger to the ground.

"Naruto?!"

Just then, a hurried sound came from nearby, and Iruka, hearing the commotion, ran over immediately.

Hongzhi naturally didn't care about this matter and simply carried the unconscious spy away from the two of them.

"Teacher Iruka, what was that just now?!"

Compared to the well-informed Iruka, Naruto was still a bit confused. How could Root just take away a random passerby?

It's really hard to understand.

"If I'm not mistaken, that guy is probably a spy."

Iruka spoke calmly, glancing occasionally in the direction Hiroji had left, his eyes filled with admiration. He truly was a hero who secretly protected Konoha!

"Oh……"

Naruto Uzumaki didn't ask any further questions. After his day trip to Root, Naruto Uzumaki was no longer the idiot he used to be, at least he wouldn't do anything brainless anymore.

If I get arrested again, that would be a real disaster.

Although he didn't know the specifics, he knew clearly that the Third Hokage had been sighing the whole way to pick him up, obviously he had caused trouble for others again.

"Remember to hurry up and learn the Shadow Clone Technique. If you can't learn it, even the Third Hokage can't help you."

After dropping Naruto off at his doorstep, Iruka spoke earnestly. Although he didn't know what the Hokage was thinking, he was certain that there was nothing wrong with encouraging Naruto to train hard.

"I will definitely succeed!"

Naruto nodded seriously. His shadow clones already had seven-tenths of a human form, and it should be more than enough time for them to become perfect in seven days.

Moreover, what he had seen in the Book of Seals was gradually becoming clearer as he gained a better understanding of shadow clones.

Seeing how serious Naruto was, Iruka left immediately.

At the Root base, Hiroji immediately began preparing for the Impure World Reincarnation. There was still a little bit of Uchiha Shisui's blood left, enough for about two more uses.

This time, if Uchiha Shisui can obtain any Sharingan, it will be a win.

Whether it's Itachi's original eye or Obito's eye, as long as he can get it, that's good news. As for whether Shisui can be resurrected using Edo Tensei after completing this mission, that depends on what happens next.

Hongzhi thought this possibility was very low. Itachi Uchiha might just use the Totsuka Blade to give Shisui Uchiha eternal peace.

However, if Itachi Uchiha were alive and used the Totsuka Blade, he would probably be close to death. Trading Itachi Uchiha for Shisui Uchiha would still be a worthwhile trade.

The ritual of impure world reincarnation began, and Hongzhi did not even bother to interrogate the unfamiliar spy, because there was no need for it; everyone was going to die anyway, so why waste time here?

The Edo Tensei ritual was completed. Because he wanted Uchiha Shisui to have two Mangekyou Sharingan eyes, Hiroji wasted two more Sharingan eyes. Although they were both one-tomoe Sharingan, it was still a pity.

Uchiha Shisui slowly opened his eyes, seemingly wanting to take in his surroundings, but at that moment, Hiroji directly placed him in the coffin.

As long as we confirm that both of Uchiha Shisui's eyes are intact, we can determine whether he can use Kotoamatsukami with his left eye later, once it is safe to do so.

This guy, like Itachi Uchiha, is on the side of the village. If Hiroji gets tricked by him, it won't be a joke.

Darkness descended once more. Before Uchiha Shisui could even see his surroundings, he was locked up and fell into a deep sleep. Although it wasn't eternal sleep, the effect was probably similar. After all, Koji wouldn't let this guy out unless absolutely necessary.

After all, there are just too many uncertainties, and even Hongzhi couldn't guarantee just how extraordinary this guy really was.