After correcting some details and guiding Naruto to continue to explore the potential of this 'new ninjutsu', Aoyu very generously reduced the punishment in half.
After all, it would definitely take a lot of time to develop new ninjutsu, and he couldn't pour cold water on Naruto's enthusiasm.
And in order to encourage Naruto to develop more ninjutsu, he also provided Naruto with a lot of high-quality materials on the grounds of academic research.
You know, he had studied for so many years in his previous life, and it was certainly impossible to have only a few dedicated teachers who impressed him deeply.
As for what Naruto wants to show Mr. Tiankai and Mr. Momonogi...
The 'gentleman' Shinomiya Qingyu immediately and sternly refused, mainly because he was afraid of lack of nutrition, ah, he couldn't let Naruto take advantage of it.
Fortunately, he refused in time, otherwise he would be embarrassed next.
An ANBU member suddenly appeared, "Shinomiya Aoha, Hokage-sama has summoned you!"
Huh? What is that old man Sarutobi doing with me now?
Qingyu was a little surprised, but he still went straight to the Hokage Building.
When he entered the Hokage's office, he realized that it wasn't just him, but Itachi and Moonlight Hayate were also there.
"Now that everyone is here, I'll tell you the reason why I called you here. Do you want to join the ANBU?"
ha?
Qingyu and the other three were stunned at the same time, they didn't expect that he actually wanted to invite them to join ANBU.
But shouldn’t this kind of thing be asked individually?
After all, the identities of ANBU members need to be kept secret. Of course, it is not ruled out that many people know it well like Kakashi did.
Aoyu and Itachi immediately looked at each other. It was not that they were 'squeezing out' Moonlight Hayate, but that the two of them had already passed Qi based on this assumption.
"I'm sorry, I don't think I'm suitable to enter ANBU to perform tasks."
Qingyu was the first to refuse.
Sarutobi seemed to have expected this. He just nodded and said nothing more.
Although in the past two years or so, the strength of the Sanhe Class has improved by leaps and bounds, and they have accumulated a lot of reputation, no one has caused any major troubles.
However, Aoyu's character who occasionally escapes from the situation does not go well with ANBU.
Sarutobi valued Itachi and Moonlight Hayate more.
However, if Aoyu is willing to join ANBU, Sarutobi will still agree. After all, the most important thing about a ninja is strength. With this brat's strength, even joining ANBU and holding an important position is enough.
However, what made Sarutobi somewhat unexpected was that Itachi immediately refused after Aoyu opened his mouth.
"Aren't you willing to join ANBU? What's the reason? If it's some unnecessary worries, I don't think you need to worry at all. If Fugaku doesn't agree, I will naturally come forward personally. In any case, Uchiha is also in Konoha
As a member of the Communist Party of China, you should understand this ideal."
By the end, Sarutobi was not only saying what he meant, but also seemed to have other meanings.
But Itachi's attitude was very firm, "This matter has nothing to do with anything else. Thanks to Hiruzen-sama for your love, I really have no intention of entering the Anbu."
Sarutobi frowned slightly and inevitably began to think about some things.
Letting Itachi into the ANBU was actually a way for him to test the Uchiha clan's attitude on this matter, and he recognized Itachi very much and hoped that Itachi could do something for him, preferably to help the village secretly monitor the Uchiha clan.
To put it bluntly, I just wanted Itachi to become a spy.
Because the Uchiha clan's increasingly abnormal actions recently made him and all Konoha senior officials very uneasy, they urgently needed to know what the Uchiha were planning so that they could prepare countermeasures in advance.
Itachi is the best candidate for this matter, and Sarutobi also believes that he will not misjudge the person.
But he didn't expect Itachi to reject it so simply, making it impossible for him to say anything about his subsequent persuasion.
Sarutobi had no choice but to look at Moonlight Hayate, who had not expressed his stance in the end, hoping to find a breakthrough from him.
"Don't tell me, you also want to refuse?" Sarutobi said with a smile, as if he was joking, but Moonlight Hayate felt a lot of pressure.
To be honest, he actually has no objection to joining ANBU, and his bloodstain limit is very suitable for carrying out ANBU tasks.
but...
After looking at the expressionless Aoba and Itachi, Moonlight Hayate felt relieved, "I think it's good to stay in Mikawa Class. Regardless of whether they join the ANBU or not, Mikawa Class will do their best to complete the tasks assigned by Hokage-sama.
"
The implication was rejection.
Sarutobi couldn't help but sigh in his heart, are all ANBU so unattractive now?
If the Hokage exercises his power, he can force anyone to join the ANBU, which naturally includes the three of Aoba.
But the twisted melon is not sweet, so what’s the use even if it can quench thirst?
He doesn't lack 'melons', but what he lacks are 'good melons' that are 'sweet enough' to make him worry-free!
Judging from their attitudes, they probably wouldn't be able to meet their requirements even if they joined ANBU.
Very helpless, Sarutobi could only leave some room and said: "Don't answer me in a hurry. Go back and think about it carefully. Although the tasks carried out by ANBU are relatively dangerous, they are also very beneficial to your growth. A lot.
In fact, jounin are all trained from the ANBU, and such talents are better able to take on important responsibilities."
Sarutobi started making crazy hints again.
Basically, Xingzi said with spittle: "As long as you are willing to come to ANBU, you will be promoted to ninbu in a year or two. Otherwise, just live with it!"
With Kakashi's strong record and reputation, after being promoted to Chuunin in only one year, he waited nearly 7 years to become a Jonin. Of course, even after waiting 6 or 7 years, Kakashi was promoted to Jonin.
I was only 12 years old when...
It took Kai 4 years after graduation to be promoted to Chunin, then more than 5 years, and nearly 10 years before he was successfully promoted to Jonin at the age of 16.
Kakashi and Gai both went to ninja school at the age of 3...
Even if Aoba and Itachi broke Kakashi's graduation time record, it would be almost impossible for Sarutobi to make an exception for them to be promoted.
After all, the war is over, why do we still have special cases in peaceful times?
Aoyu and others understood Sarutobi's hint, but is it really rare for a mere jounin to become a master?
If you have the guts, don't let me become a ninja!
Even if you say hell this time, don't try to fool Itachi into being a double agent.
Because I started fooling him when he was 4 or 5 years old!
After all these years, Itachi has long been deceived by him, so you should save your tongue and stop trying to persuade Itachi to "abandon the darkness and turn to the light" with those big principles about the will of fire.
The real "Ming" is neither you nor the Uchiha clan, but Aoyu!
I, Aoba Shinomiya, am the light of Itachi Uchiha, so please prepare the quick-acting heart-saving pills and see how I operate!