Neji

On the way to the Hokage's office I had already dispersed all the fox's chakra, my eyes returned to normal and a feeling of exhaustion took over me, not physical exhaustion, but mental exhaustion. Arriving there I sat at the table in front of the Hokage.

- Tsurui, I'm approving your premature training at the academy and I would like to make a proposal. - Said the Hokage taking his pipe.

- Thank you Lord Hokage. - Thank you for approval.

- Would you like to join the ranks of ANBU? You may be young but you are old enough, you don't lack skills, but the main reason, I want to bring you closer to me. - proposed the Hokage.

I had already considered this possibility. It wasn't bad, although the missions became more dangerous, I would have more freedom, the ANBUS teams are not used to walking together everywhere.

- I accept. - said.

- So? No more or less? - Said the Hokage surprised.

- It seems I've been very rude to the Hokage so far, I apologize. - I apologized, for him to be surprised with a positive and quick response, I think I could have asked for a thing or two.

- No, that, you were always very respectful.

The Hokage opened a drawer and pulled out a scroll and handed it to me.

- This is your ANBU team, recently they lost a member and are in need of a replacement, it contains basic information about the members and the type of missions that are done. - explained the Hokage.

I put the parchment away and said goodbye. I decided to pick up Naruto from the gym today. had news to tell.

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Hiruzen POV

'Konoha really is blessed. In every generation there is no shortage of talented monsters at a young age, sensei, it looks like Konoha will be safe when I'm gone..'

When I arrived in that basement with an entire ANBU unit, I was ready for combat, Danzo was always very bold, but kidnapping? He had crossed the line. As soon as I saw Danzo, I held back, if he wanted to kidnap, he wouldn't be around giving soup, the situation could be different. In seconds my eyes swept the basement and I saw, the boy with his blood red eyes, and on the floor, the two Root members, weapons on the floor, unconscious.

I quickly remembered that two children, Itachi and Shisui, were both extremely talented children, and now, Konoha had yet another genius. I quickly made the decision to take him under my wing to protect him, I wouldn't let Danzo spoil another generation of geniuses again. Everything went surprisingly well, the boy strangely accepted my proposal without any deals or promises, I think I got a bad idea from him.

tap tap

Koharu entered looking around, looking for someone.

- Where is he? she asked.

- He? You mean the Uzumaki boy? - I asked back.

- Yea! A genius, aside from his combat aptitude, he's a theoretical genius! - said Koharu exasperated.

She showed me a Jounin grade scroll that shouldn't have been the subject of Tsurui's test.

- Koharu, we already talked about this, the test must be done with the Chunin scroll! - she scolded.

- Forget it! Look inside! He answered all 1,257 questions! - Koharu said exasperated again.

- What? - I was stunned, opened the parchment and began to analyze.

- Have more! I've already fixed 400 questions, and absolutely all of them were right! -she completed.

- WHAT? -

We spent the next few hours correcting the questions scroll together, and we were amazed to know that all the questions were right.

- Okay, we have two possibilities. - said.

- One, he's a genius like never seen before. - I continued.

- Two, he glued. - I completed.

- Impossible! I was in the room with him, I saw him respond! I would have noticed Hiruzen! I'm old but I'm not dead! - Koharu said offended.

- I know I know, but we both know it's impossible for that to happen. He only had access to the academy material, which barely has chunin-level content to study, let alone over a thousand jounin-level questions. I can't imagine how he did it. - I explained my analysis.

- Hiruzen, there wasn't a scroll with the correct answers in that room. I couldn't have answered all this in just three hours if he had used some genjutsu on me, if he left the room, some ANBU or even Danzo would have noticed. - explained Koharu.

- I see... wait. What did you say? - I got scared.

- Which? Danzo had a Root outside, he probably - I cut her off speaking.

- How many hours did it take him to answer that? - I asked to be sure.

- Three hours. - Koharu said, swallowing hard.

I looked at the clock, it had been almost 4 hours since we started the correction.

- Three hours... - I heard myself muttering...

End POV

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I arrived at the Academy with a package in my hands, it was the bandana I received from the Hokage, I opened the package and put it on my forehead, but I don't know, it didn't look good, I tied it around my neck like a scarf, it was better that way.

Soon the academy hours ended and the parents and ninjas in charge started showing up to pick up the kids. I caught a glimpse of a Hyuuga that I didn't recognize taking Hinata away, it must have been a servant from the main house. Several parents looked at me and were surprised to see my bandana, the children who came out and recognized me were scared to see the bandana.

- WHAT!!???? - Naruto shouted.

- Genin. - I replied.

- WHATEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE??!!!!!!! he shouted louder.

First of all I dragged Naruto away, I really didn't like the fuss.

- I took a premature graduation test with the Hokage this morning. - I explained. - I passed.

- COOL! I want to do it too! I'll talk to the old man tomorrow! - Said Naruto.

- Impossible. - I poured cold water.

- Why? he asked. - I got stronger!

- The written test is the hardest I've ever seen. - I replied.

This killed Naruto's animation. We went to the Akimichi clan's steakhouse to celebrate, the big man who welcomed me last time congratulated me on becoming a ninja. He handed me a different menu.

- What is it? - I asked.

- It is the special menu for ninjas of the Akimichi clan, our special foods are made for people who have strong bodies, and who need adequate nutrients, therefore, using our secret techniques of the clan, we make foods imbued with chakra, making both the taste and the the highest nutritional value. he explained.

- Oh.

- We can't offer this to civilians, but if you're a ninja it's ok, as for the student, he's with you, so it's your responsibility if his body can't handle eating. - warned the official.

I ordered a lot of food.

- MEURG GOD! ERSSAFH CORMIRDAA TAR URMA DERLICIRCIA!! - tried to say Naruto with a mouth full of meat.

The food was incredibly delicious, but what impressed me was feeling my body absorbing the chakra contained in it so much faster, it was noticeable how nutritious it was. After eating I decided to go to the training camp where I used to train with Lee. Arriving there, I was surprised to see more people besides Lee.

I knew them, they were Lee's team, Neji Hyuuga and Tenten, plus Guy of course. Lee and Neji were fighting fiercely while Tenten was exercising. It had been a while since Guy and Lee had used this training ground.

- Yo. - I got their attention.

Neji and Lee's fighting stopped and they looked at me.

- This training ground is already being used, withdraw. - Neji said rudely.

- Who you 'ta' ordering to leave you rude blind! replied Naruto.

- Blind? HAhaha, you can barely see half of what I see your bug. - Neji said arrogantly.

- You came! - Lee said excitedly.

- Was it them? What a waste of time! - growled Neji in disappointment.

- Young Tsurui! It's been a long time! - Guy said approaching. - I see you were able to become a real ninja!

-Yes Sensei, thanks to his teachings. - he said politely.

Guy did teach me how to fight properly, and even taught me a martial art style, but I was still a little resentful for all these years that he hadn't taught me the Eight Gates. He didn't even mention them. I'm sure Lee was learning from them, everyday he got stronger, but always during our fights he seemed exhausted. Clearly I was a victim of nepotism here. And he still says it's not his son.

- I brought my team to train here today in the hope of meeting him, young Neji here is very strong and I think it would be good to find someone worthy to exercise, burn the essence of YOUTH! - said Guy.

I get it, Neji was arrogant and strong, and Lee couldn't beat him, so he wants to use me to shake the brat and lower his ball. That's fine by me, there's something I want from Neji too.

- Of course Sensei, but unfortunately from tomorrow I'll be joining my team and I'll have to check my schedules, but today I'm still free.

- Hmph! - snorted Neji.

- Beat that pompous nii-san! - Said Naruto.

Honestly, I don't dislike Neji, he was definitely born with luck and talent, taking the bondage stamp off his forehead of course, but despite all his talent and the Byakugan, he didn't let himself rest and always trained exhaustively, the kind person I like, if the opportunity arises, I should try to help him get rid of that seal, I'm sure the Great Sage should be able to analyze that.

But first, I would have to educate him.