Chapter 21: Mission (Edited)

"To create a B-ranked ninjutsu at such a young age, this is truly the son of the White Fang of Konoha, you really inherited your father's talent."

Although Danzo's words carried praise, his tone was nonchalant and calm.

Neither he nor Hiruzen doubted the truthfulness of these words, there was no point in lying about such things, because it was so easy to check.

Yeruashi looked at Danzo, "Thank you for your praise, Lord Danzo."

"You exceeded my expectations, Yeruashi."

Hiruzen praised Yeruashi and then said earnestly, "Although this is quite unexpected, I have a mission for you."

A mission?

Yeruashi was momentarily stunned.

If they decided to send him to the Root, there should be no point in talking about it now.

Without giving Yeruashi time to grasp the situation, Hiruzen continued, "Your task will be to apply for early graduation... and pass the Chuunin exam to be held in five days."

"Chuunin examination?"

There is nothing surprising about applying for early release, after all, only to an official ninja can start fulfilling missions, but why take the Chuunin exam?

"Let me describe the specific situation, you should be able to understand."

Hiruzen stood up, left the table and began to slowly walk around the room while saying, "In the next few days, ninja from Kumogakure and Kirigakure will arrive in Konoha to participate in the Chuunin examination, which will be held in five days, so the purpose of this examination is not only to eliminate and promote a good ninja, but also to confront Kirigakure and Kumogakure!"

This information revealed by Hiruzen surprised Yeruashi a little.

Now that the situation in the ninja world was becoming more and more tense, the Third Ninja World War should break out in the coming years, in such a situation, Kumogakure and Kirigakure probably sent their ninja to the examination held in Konoha, for the purpose of "demonstration" and "negotiation" or something like that.

If you think about it, it's no wonder that Hiruzen gave him such a task.

Since the main purpose of the examination is "demonstration" and "negotiation", they must take this with the utmost seriousness, it is impossible to choose ordinary Genins for such a task.

Quickly realizing the significance of the mission, Yeruashi gave Hiruzen a serious nod, "I understand, Lord Hokage."

"Good, go get ready."

Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to indicate he could go.

Yeruashi bowed and left the office.

After Yeruashi left, Danzo looked at Hiruzen and said, "It's even better than expected...give me this child to raise after the Chuunin exam, Hiruzen."

"Don't even think about it, Danzo."

Danzo wasn't going to give up, he frowned, stood up and turned to Hiruzen, "I didn't mind when you decided to make Kakashi a student of Minato, but there should be a ninja walking in the shadows and carrying darkness.... Giving me Yeruashi would be the best option, you should understand that!"

"Let Yeruashi carry the darkness..."

Hiruzen frowned and muttered under his breath.

These words made sense, it was thanks to him on the surface and Danzo in the darkness that Konoha was able to achieve its current prosperity, which was why he always turned a blind eye to many of Danzo's actions.

As a Hokage who stood at the top of the ninja world, Hiruzen of course understands that where there is light, there will always be darkness, and that if he took Minato to inherit the title of Hokage, he would need a ninja who walked the darkness to support him.

Hiruzen thought deeply for a moment, returned to his seat and said, "I need to think about it."

"..."

Danzo was quiet.

Hiruzen's behavior was completely in line with his expectations.

The promise of thinking instead of a hard and inflexible refusal said that Hiruzen's heart was pounding, now he doesn't need to push too hard next, it will be enough just to pull a few strings and take a few right steps to achieve his goal.

...

After leaving the Hokage's office, Yeruashi sighed a little helplessly.

"After all, I won't be able to finish the Ninja Academy properly."

However, it is much better to graduate early from the Academy and pass the Chuunin exam than to be sent to the Root to study with Danzo. Looking at this issue from this angle, Yeruashi accepted it with the greatest pleasure. In fact, early graduation is not a big deal.

That mission will not allow him to behave with restraint, of course, Hiruzen wants him to show his skills to the fullest and take the ninjas of Kumogakure and Kirigakure out of the game as soon as possible.

That said.

Those simple words of praise from Danzo in the Hokage's office might have gone unnoticed by anyone in this world, but Yeruashi was ninety-nine percent sure that Danzo set his eyes on him.

"This man deserves the title of the main darkness of the Naruto world..."

Yeruashi couldn't breathe.

Since the Second Ninja World War, Danzo somehow appears in almost every conspiracy and dark affairs of the ninja world. He contributed to the death of Yahiko, who had a strong influence on the development of Akatsuki, played a very important role in the suicide of the White Fang of Konoha, collaborated with Orochimaru... and many other events.

If such a person dies before his time, although war will still engulf the ninja world, the period of peace will certainly last much longer.

For a long time Yeruashi has thought about how to deal with Danzo.

There are two ways.

The simplest of them is to surpass Danzo in strength... but it will take time.

As for the second, it is a transition from a low profile to a high one, letting the name of Yeruashi's genius resonate throughout Konoha. You must advance to Jounin as soon as possible and join the ranks of the ANBU, subordinate directly to Hiruzen!

Either of these methods will greatly limit Danzo's actions.

But the first method takes too long, so only the second is left, and Hiruzen's mission to participate in the Chuunin examination goes well with this.

Eh, he just wanted to train quietly at the Kage level, but he was forced to break the rhythm....

Yeruashi shook his head.

From tomorrow, his quiet, harmonious and reserved school life will come to an end.

...

The next day.

Yeruashi applied for early graduation from the Ninja Academy.

By order of the Hokage, this request was approved as soon as possible, and the final examination was held in the afternoon of the same day.

In addition to the three basic Jutsus and a written test, early graduation required an additional test, which required a person to last three minutes of fighting a Genin.

These tests were not difficult for Yeruashi, as he was able to assassinate an Elite Chuunin easily, and thus, he managed to pass easily without using time acceleration.

Finally.

Yeruashi passed the final exam with a perfect maximum score, successfully graduating from the Ninja Academy!