Inside the Hokage's Office, Kushina was excitedly describing the fight between Uchiha Hayato and the boys.
Looking at her expression, it seemed as if she wished she could have taken their place.
As if remembering something, Kushina's expression became a little more subdued.
The boys' fight had started because of her, and having such happy thoughts about a school fight in front of the Third Hokage was undoubtedly like a sheep provoking a wolf.
"Lord Third, what kind of punishment will Uchiha Hayato and the other boys receive?"
Kushina was a bit uneasy.
Uchiha Hayato had stepped forward for her and gotten into a fight with them.
Though she was straightforward, her heart was as sensitive as any young girl's, and she didn't want Uchiha Hayato to be punished because of this.
After this is over, I'll thank him privately, the girl decided.
Hiruzen Sarutobi rested his chin on his hands, his gaze deep.
This matter not only involved Kushina but also the Uchiha Clan.
When his teacher was alive, the Uchiha Clan had been stable, but after Uchiha Setsuna was released from prison, the militant faction regained the upper hand in their Family, eagerly hoping for a Uchiha Hokage.
He shook his head, thinking, ultimately, he still needed to approach Uchiha Hayato first.
"Yohei, go get... never mind, I'll go myself."
Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the Ninja Academy, and what greeted his eyes was a group of boys lying on the ground.
Only three people were still standing.
Minato Namikaze was one of them, but he was currently standing to the side, his face a bit swollen, looking on with a pained expression at the two still fighting.
Chimchar was already watching the show from the sidelines, just like Minato.
It clenched its fists, raised them high, and rapidly kicked its feet on the ground, as if dancing to cheer on Uchiha Hayato.
"Squeak squeak ٩(*Ӧ)و"
Uchiha Hayato was also a little impressed by the resilience of the boy in front of him.
He remembered his name was Dekai, and his dark skin and white hair resembled people from the Land of Lightning.
He had knocked him down several times already, but the boy still stubbornly got up to attack, giving him the illusion that he was the villain.
He understood his current strength; apart from Family Ninja, he probably had no opponents at the Ninja Academy.
Thanks to the Leftovers he obtained from the system, he even felt increasingly energetic.
[Stamina Recovering]
Dekai staggered to his feet, his knees still trembling, and still threw a straight punch at Uchiha Hayato.
Uchiha Hayato frowned slightly, sidestepped the attack, and his right fist struck Dekai's abdomen with lightning speed.
He hit hard with this punch.
Dekai grunted, fell to his knees, and saliva dripped continuously from his mouth.
"Why? Why? Why? Why can't you let me defeat you?"
Listening to Dekai's hysterical roar, Uchiha Hayato smiled calmly: "You were completely defeated from the start.
I have a bond with Chimchar, and a bond with Minato, but you guys are just a bunch of childish brats who like to bully your companions.
We were never on the same level from the beginning."
[Mission Complete: Attack of the Bloody Habanero]
[Items Obtained: TM - Slash * 1, Exp. Candy XS * 5]
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
Uchiha Hayato was startled, turning to look at the doorway.
A middle-aged man in a long robe was applauding him.
Uchiha Hayato immediately reacted.
"Lord Third."
Should he say it was worthy of the Hokage?
He didn't even know when Hiruzen Sarutobi had approached.
The Ninjutsu Professor from his youth was not to be underestimated.
Everyone immediately greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi, and even Dekai struggled to his feet, looking respectfully at the Third Hokage.
"I've heard about what happened just now," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a solemn expression.
"The Village is everyone's home, and you are Konoha's future.
Therefore, you must always cherish each other and never use the power in your hands against your companions."
Dekai's expression darkened, knowing Hiruzen Sarutobi was referring to him.
In contrast, Uchiha Hayato was secretly delighted.
The mission was complete, and he had obtained both a TM and Exp. Candies.
"However, using force directly to protect one's companions is also wrong.
The Village belongs to everyone, and everyone is a companion.
Right now, everyone is still a student, and if there are problems, it's the teacher's responsibility."
Hiruzen Sarutobi subtly glanced at Yamagami Yohei beside him.
Uchiha Hayato said with a hint of dissatisfaction: "Lord Third, Xiao Yan didn't hurt anyone else.
We just wanted to teach these guys a lesson."
The Third Hokage's words clearly didn't spare either side, showing the shrewdness of a politician.
"Hayato, is it?
It's excellent that you protected the newly enrolled Kushina, but you should report your Summoning Beast to the Village.
At least, the Village has never seen it before, and it would be bad if it caused any harm."
Hiruzen Sarutobi could sense Chimchar's immaturity, but he also felt the faint, powerful life force within Chimchar.
If it grew up one day, it would surely be a powerful Summoning Beast.
Thinking of this, he smiled.
"Everyone gets a day off today.
Hayato, go register your Summoning Beast with Yohei.
If you have conflicts with your classmates in the future, you can initiate a duel; just don't affect other classmates.
Look at the classmates around you..."
Uchiha Hayato looked around.
Some timid girls flinched when they met his gaze, but what he saw more were sparkling, starry eyes, as if he had been admired.
Minato Namikaze leaned against the wall, as if seeing him for the first time.
When he saw Uchiha Hayato look over, he flashed a brilliant smile.
Hiruzen Sarutobi observed Uchiha Hayato's reactions one by one and slowly spoke.
"If there are problems that a teacher cannot solve, you can come to me.
Every student can.
Dekai, walk with me."
Ignoring the boys he had taught a lesson to, Uchiha Hayato gave Minato Namikaze a thumbs-up and followed the embarrassed Yamagami Yohei to register his Summoning Beast.
"Hayato, I want to thank you.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know how long Dekai and the others would have kept causing trouble," Yamagami Yohei said somewhat awkwardly, scratching his cheek.
"But, just as Lord Third said, if you and Dekai have conflicts in the future, you can initiate a duel after class.
Dekai, like you, lost his parents.
He was bullied before, who knew now..." Yamagami Yohei sighed.
"Is that so?" Uchiha Hayato wondered, then rolled his eyes.
He didn't care what Dekai was like before; it was also a fact that he and the other boys had mocked and bullied Kushina and the other students.
Even if Kushina fought back, the harm they caused her wouldn't just disappear.
However, if Dekai could change, it wouldn't be too late.
Thinking this, Uchiha Hayato had just finished registering Chimchar's information with Yamagami Yohei when a Military Police Force member in a dark coat stood before him.
"Are you Uchiha Hayato?
Elder Setsuna wants to see you."