Shinnosuke's feelings

As soon as Mikoto heard the class list, her cold face was like melting ice, but she held the joy and said

"Akuma-Kun"

"Looks like we need more advice from each other, and we are going to be in the same class."

Akuma nodded and replied sincerely.

"I'm glad to be in a group with you, Mikoto-san."

Of course, he's happy, at least he can fasten the development of Hōgyoku

Uchiha Mikoto was accidentally struck by his straightforwardness.

A fleeting red cloud appeared on her cheeks.

Although she was elated, she still maintained an arrogant attitude on the surface.

She thought and said

"And Shinnosuke is also..."

But before she said something, she was cut off by Akuma's words

"It's great to be able to work with such a good ninja as you Shinnosuke-san."

He spoke sincerely without discrimination.

"Akuma....."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's eyes moved, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.

Although he has always been jealous of Akuma.

But with getting along with each other.

He also gradually began to be impressed by his pure character.

In the competition between the two, Sarutobi Shinnosuke can feel the growth of his strength. (Actually, it was Hōgyoku's influence)

So, he sees Akuma as an opponent that he can chase for a lifetime!

But, His father, Third Hokage, gave him an important mission.

That is to keep a close look at Akuma and Mikoto!

This made his conscience suffer a lot.

Forget about Mikoto.....

Anyway, he didn't know her well, and he didn't have much friendship with her.

But Akuma is different.

In addition to the daily competition, the two have a deep friendship in private.

Akuma often chats with him about life and ideals and he feels that he has benefited a lot mentally.

He is more than a teacher and a friend to him, and how is he repaying him, by spying on him?

Isn't this the behavior of a despicable and shameless villain?

"I...."

He opened his mouth.

Looking in front of himself

Seeing Akuma who wore black-rimmed glasses and always had a kind smile on his face.

His guilt deepened...  

at this moment.

He even wanted to tell Akuma about his secret mission and reveal it all!

Be honest with him and have unreserved friendship!

However, when the words came to the lips.

He swallowed them.

The fist hidden in the sleeve clenched subconsciously.

He remembered who he was...

A person of the Sarutobi clan, the son of Hokage.

To become a great ninja he has to do it family relationships, and personal matters are not more important than his ninja missions.

Akuma quietly admired the view of Shinnosuke's unpredictable tangled expression.

"Shinnosuke-san"

"Anyway, you are my best friend."

This sentence was just an illusion heard by Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

But he was moved to tears!

"This guy...."

"Showing that disgusting expression again!"

Mikoto muttered softly.

in her vision.

Shinnosuke is playing a face-changing alone.

A strange guy who has absolutely no idea what he's thinking!

"Akuma, let's go."

"Jōnin-sama should be here too..."

Mikoto rolled her eyes and she directly pulled Akuma away.

Here Shinnosuke, who was left alone to enjoy himself.

......

Hokage Building.

"...The above is a report on this year's graduates."

Shimura Kurochi presented a dense notebook.

"Well, thanks for your hard work, Kurochi"

"You go down first."

Third Hokage casually took the other party's notebook while smoking from a pipe.

In fact, he sent Anbu to investigate the files of these graduates plus with the help of his crystal ball technique.

No one in Konoha can escape his eyes!

"This year's newcomers are very good."

"Especially that Senju Nawaki....."

Shimura Danzō said meaningfully.

In root, he has set up an experimental team.

It specializes in researching the boundaries of the blood of the Senju family.

However, due to the lack of experimental materials, the research has been in a slow stage.

The existence of Senju Nawaki is simply the best experimental material!

"Waking up Wood Style's blood limit at a young age"

"As expected of the grandson of Lord First Generation."

Mitokado Homura complimented, but frowned.

Of course, they don't want to see Senju have a chance to rise again!

"Wood Style is a very dangerous force."

"Surveillance is necessary to avoid accidents."

Utatane Koharu skillfully made up the reasoning.

The four looked at each other.