18 Chapter 18: Hiruzen's Surprise (Edited)

Hokage's office.

The Anbu entered the office and immediately disappeared, Yeruashi followed him, showing no surprise.

As soon as he entered the office, he saw a ninja sorting papers on a table, Hiruzen sitting behind his desk and Kakashi standing in front of him.

Noticing that Yeruashi had entered, Kakashi lowered his head and started to look with enormous interest at his feet, as if everything around him didn't concern him.

"..."

Yeruashi looked at Kakashi and walked over to the desk, behind which Hiruzen was sitting.

Although Yeruashi now had the power of Tokubetsu Jounin and that in terms of speed he still lacked against a Jounin, but in front of such a person, he would certainly feel pressure, because at this moment, Hiruzen should be at his peak!

Whether in chakra and taijutsu or all aspects of Jutsu and experience, the current Hiruzen should be at the top level of Kage in all aspects, we can say that he is now at the top of the ninja world.

Although the Third Raikage can fight alone with an army of ten thousand single-handedly, but at the same time Hiruzen has a variety of Jutsu and forbidden Jutsu, such as Shiki Fujin, which he could use against him.

"Don't be nervous, I just called you to ask you something."

Hiruzen looked kindly at Yeruashi and said, "Did you kill the Kirigakure scout last night?"

"... Yes."

Since they had already found out, it's better to calmly admit it than to lie, at least now his strength is enough to attract Hiruzen's attention.

And after receiving enough attention from the Hokage, Yeruashi will be able to gain security, because in Konoha his main threat is Danzo, and as long as Hiruzen is watching him closely, Danzo won't dare to take too rash steps.

Although he was already prepared for such a response, but after hearing Yeruashi's answer, Hiruzen still couldn't keep his cool and showed a bit of surprise.

After all, this was a Kirigakure scout and he was also an elite Chuunin!

If Yeruashi is strong enough to kill such an opponent at this age, then he might be even more talented than Kakashi!

A genius more talented than Kakashi!

"Describe the situation!"

Hiruzen calmed his thoughts and said to Yeruashi.

Yeruashi described a specific process, including his training and the fight itself, hiding only the ability to speed up time.

"Are you able to surpass Kirigakure's elite scout in speed?!"

After hearing Yeruashi's statement, Hiruzen spoke with some astonishment.

To become a scout, a ninja must be good at speed or be a sensor, but even if this scout was of a sensor, this doesn't negate the fact that he must have decent speed, but Yeruashi was able to surpass his enemy in speed and use his advantage to kill his enemy in less than a minute, this is, of course, amazing.

It's amazing to know that Yeruashi only about nine years old at this time!

"Yes."

Yeruashi nodded, "I have normal talent in terms of ninjutsu and chakra, but my motor nerves seem to be different from normal, so my father's Kenjutsu is very suitable for me."

Hiruzen looked at Yeruashi and Kakashi, now starting to think that he White Fang looks more like Yeruashi!

Recovering from his surprise, Hiruzen took a puff on his pipe and asked Yeruashi, "Since you were always stronger than Kakashi, why did you stay at the Ninja Academy? You don't have anything else to learn there, do you?"

"... I don't think shining too much is the right choice."

Yeruashi answered and looked at Kakashi: "It's childish to be competitive... this is too naive, the life of a ninja is surrounded by many different dangers, it's better to hide and get stronger slowly"

These were true thoughts about Yeruashi, no lie, he simply hid his thoughts of contempt towards Hiruzen and Danzo, the higher ups of Konoha.

"That's right..."

Hearing Yeruashi's explanation, Hiruzen sighed and nodded approvingly as he said, "Although you're not much older than Kakashi, you're already very mature and calm."

To have such a mature and calm mentality at this age, let's not talk about strength, but at least in mental terms, Yeruashi is far superior to Kakashi.

Hiruzen involuntarily remembered Sakumo and sighed.

Suddenly, Sakumo left two such talented children, one better than the other ... he should be very proud.

"You are currently fully prepared to graduate from the Academy."

Yeruashi reflected and said, "There is only half a year left for the normal graduation, the students should be divided into teams, it will be a bit troublesome in case of early graduation"

"You're right."

Hiruzen nodded, if Yeruashi finishes his studies now, it would be difficult to combine him with previously graduated students, and the next graduation will have to wait for half a year.

After a moment's thought, Hiruzen made a decision.

"Since you don't want to graduate from the Ninja Academy early, I will respect your decision and you will continue at the academy until you graduate."

Hearing Hiruzen's words, Yeruashi bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Lord Hokage."

"Sakumo has given birth to two fine sons..."

Hiruzen sighed once more and smiled kindly at Yeruashi, "In that case, you can go back first then."

Yeruashi nodded and left the Hokage's office.

Kakashi stayed here.

After Yeruashi left, Hiruzen took the tea cup and took a sip of tea, he looked at Kakashi and said, "I didn't expect that Yeruashi, who is only one year older than you, is already able to think like an adult. Kakashi, you should take an example from your older brother."

If Kakashi was as calm and reasonable as Yeruashi, Hiruzen shouldn't have to deal with his problems and even hand the matter over to Minato.

"Brother is sometimes too prudent."

Hearing Hiruzen's words, Kakashi grumbled, "...so much ridicule and gossip, but he doesn't seem to listen."

"That's the difference between you two."

Hiruzen shook his head, admiring Yeruashi even more, "Although Yeruashi hasn't graduated from the Ninja Academy yet, but he already has the qualities of an excellent ninja..."

Hearing Hiruzen's teaching, the corners of Kakashi's mouth began to twitch, and in the back of his eyes, there was a desire to escape as soon as possible.

He had never heard anyone praise Yeruashi's calm nature before.

Power is always the center of attention!

So Kakashi concluded that it is the most important thing.

...

As for the Yeruashi case, Hiruzen gave orders not to spread the news, as a result, the information that Yeruashi killed the Kirigakure elite intelligence officer was classified and hidden.

Kakashi has already been included in the target lists of other villages, if Yeruashi's talent is also exposed, it only adds additional problems and danger. Hiruzen, of course, tried as much as possible to secure and protect such rare geniuses as Kakashi and Yeruashi.

When Yeruashi graduates from the Academy and becomes an official ninja, it will be time to shine and show the power of Konoha's genius.