Author: Qian Long
He was also the grandson of his old friend.
With all these factors combined, he was naturally a top priority.
The only problem was that his personality had been quite bad since he was a child.
"That is enough. Ebisu, take Konohamaru back first."
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen was becoming impatient, Ebisu quickly pulled Konohamaru out of the office.
Once the two of them left, a figure emerged from the hidden room.
"Hmph. Crying and wailing. What a disgrace!"
"Hiruzen, send him to Root. I will help you educate him properly!"
Hearing the words of Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen nearly rolled his eyes to the ceiling.
Good grief.
No matter what, Konohamaru was his own grandson. If he were sent to Root, he might not even know how he died.
"Enough. The future of the Sarutobi clan will surely belong to Baiye."
"You do not need to keep reminding me!"
"And stop plotting against Konohamaru!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke crossly.
Seeing that he had successfully annoyed him, Danzo did not say anything else and turned to leave.
The Shimura clan was developing well, but Danzo's lineage ended with Baiye.
As his only grandson, Danzo naturally placed extreme importance on him.
After Danzo left, the gaze of Sarutobi Hiruzen fell upon the crystal ball beside him.
Soon, the figure of Baiye appeared within the glass.
Looking at the image, Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned.
"Hm?"
Chapter 2: This First Place is Well-Deserved!
"Hm?"
"That direction? Is that the Ninja Academy?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Baiye walking with several servants.
He realized the group was heading toward the Ninja Academy.
Baiye should have enrolled last year at the age of nine.
However, he had not attended for a single day.
He did not expect the sun to rise from the west today.
This brat was actually going to school.
Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a surge of joy.
In his eyes, Baiye had been exceptionally mature since childhood. Given time, he would definitely become a powerhouse in the ninja world.
But the brat simply refused to cultivate.
"Well, he is going to school on his own initiative."
"I have not been there in many days either. I will go take a look."
Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up his Hokage hat and headed toward the Ninja Academy.
At the entrance of the academy...
'Which class am I in again?'
Baiye looked at the unfamiliar school and began to think.
Fortunately, a servant soon brought over a teacher.
It was an ordinary Chunin named Cangjing Taro.
The moment he saw Baiye, he approached with a flattering expression.
"Young Master Baiye, please follow me."
"You have not been to school for a year."
"Why did you suddenly come today?"
Cangjing Taro was full of curiosity.
He had not seen the boy for a year. Why was he here now?
If not for his background, anyone else would have been expelled long ago.
Of course, he only dared to say such things behind his back.
"What?"
"Do I need to notify you before I come?"
Baiye answered indifferently.
His calm tone sounded like a death knell in the ears of Cangjing Taro.
Cold sweat immediately broke out on the forehead of the teacher.
He quickly assumed a deep, respectful bow in front of Baiye.
Remembering the rumors of the terrible personality of Baiye, Cangjing Taro begged for mercy.
"Young Master Baiye, please be generous!"
"I am just stupid!"
"My tongue slipped. With my status, how could I dare ask for a notification?"
"Please forgive me, Young Master Baiye!"
Baiye looked at Cangjing Taro, who was bowed at a ninety-degree angle.
He had no intention of speaking.
He just watched the man quietly.
Time passed second by second.
Cangjing Taro did not dare to move.
His clothes were soaked with sweat.
It was break time at the academy.
The teachers and students nearby soon noticed the situation.
"That looks like Teacher Cangjing!"
"It really is!"
"He looks like he is suffering. Why is he staying in that bow?"
"Tsk, do you not see that person? That is the grandson of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Baiye!"
The surroundings filled with whispers.
Many students turned their gazes toward Baiye.
Nearby, Iruka noticed the commotion after leaving his classroom.
He frowned and walked straight toward them.
Inside the mind of Baiye...
[Ding! Publicly humiliating a teacher at school.]
[Integration Rate +0.01.]
As the notification sounded, Baiye ignored Cangjing Taro.
He walked past him and headed toward his classroom.
After Baiye left, Cangjing Taro exhaled a long breath.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Iruka rushed to his side to help him up.
"What an awful personality!"
"I must go find the Hokage!"
Cangjing Taro shook his head and smiled weakly at Iruka.
"There is no need to disturb the Hokage for this."
"As teachers, we should solve the problems of our students ourselves, right?"
Without waiting for Iruka to respond, he jogged toward the classroom.
Inside the room...
The students sat up straight. They had seen what happened outside.
They were terrified that Baiye would target them next.
Baiye looked around. There was not a single familiar face from the original story.
He felt bored.
Neji Hyuga and the other two should be in the class next door.
The rest of the Konoha 12 had only just enrolled this year.
Just as Baiye prepared to leave, Cangjing Taro walked in.
"Everyone, assemble at the training ground. Starting today, you are second-year students."