The students of these years are almost exactly the same as those in Uchiha Mitsuki's image, including Hizashi, the second-generation Ino Shikacho, Inuzuka Kuma and other twelve strong parents.
After looking at the student files, he walked downstairs. As a high-ranking member of the Fire Nation, he had to look at where the country's investment money was spent.
After a while, Uchiha Mitsuki, accompanied by Jin Yan, visited all the new facilities.
Compared with three years ago, the current campus has undergone tremendous changes. First, the playground is larger, secondly, there is an additional indoor training ground, and finally, the classrooms and offices are more spacious and have better lighting.
As for the small changes in tables and chairs, Uchiha Mitsuki didn't pay attention.
However, after lingering at the school gate for a while, he always felt that something was missing.
It didn't take long for him to find the crux.
"Let's put a swing here!"
"……yes!"
Jin Yan's eyes flickered, a little dull.
Do ninjas really need toys like swings?
"And all the trees over there have been cut down!"
"……why?"
Jin Yan followed the boy's fingers and suddenly felt that these trees were so pitiful.
"Don't you think it's excessive for these trees to block the Hokage Rock?"
"...That's it."
But does this have anything to do with teaching students?
Jin Yan's mouth twitched and he was speechless.
…
At night, Sarutobi Hiruzen was at home.
The five masters and disciples gathered together.
"Omi-chan, you did a good job this time." Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his chopsticks and praised his disciples.
Except for Jiraiya who touched the back of his head and felt a little embarrassed, the remaining three nodded calmly, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen depressed.
Uchiha Mitsuki was sulking while tasting the dishes prepared by Lake Biwa. The sweet and sour pork tenderloin in front of him and the seaweed sushi next to it were his favorites.
"Master, please do your best! It's getting more and more delicious!"
After not eating for a long time, Uchiha Mitsuki only felt that his master's cooking seemed to be even better.
Hearing this, Biwahu said nothing and took several chopsticks from the table to put the disciple's favorite food into the boy's bowl.
"Eat more! Look how thin you have become in the past few days!"
"Thank you, Master!"
Uchiha felt warm in his heart when he saw the moon.
After a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen patted his belly and said to Uchiha Mitsuki: "I forgot to tell you. As a senior executive, you can have a team of ANBU team guards. During this time, start selecting people.
Bar."
Guard?
Uchiha Mitsuki nodded first, and then thought about it in his mind.
Hinata Gray Wood counts as one.
Matt Day counts as one.
Aburame Ryoma and Aburame Shiguro count as two.
leftover--
It seems like there is no one left.
Uchiha Mitsuki sighed, he knew a lot of people, but most of them were either too old or too young, and there were only a few that were really suitable.
'Wait a minute, there should be two from the Inuzuka clan.'
If there is anything else...
Uchiha Mitsuki was thinking about it, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he thought of a very suitable candidate.
After eating dinner and saying goodbye to everyone, Uchiha Mitsuki turned around and left.
…
At night, stars dotted the night sky. In the forest next to Hokage Rock, a middle-aged ninja sat on the ground and lit a fire.
This person is none other than Kosuke Maruboshi, who is known as the "Ten Thousand Years Genin" but is extremely powerful.
At this moment, in front of him, an iron pot was placed on the fire, and something was boiling in the pot.
As time went by, the delicious aroma of the fish soup gradually spread around. Gu Jie took a sip of the fish soup with an iron spoon and instantly narrowed his eyes in enjoyment.
At this moment, his ears twitched and he faintly heard the sound of approaching footsteps. The person who came seemed to have not deliberately hidden himself.
"It doesn't sound malicious."
Gu Jie slowly opened his eyes, waiting for the stranger to arrive.
It didn't take long.
A figure appeared in Gu Jie's field of vision, and with the help of the firelight, he could see the person clearly.
"Are you...Jianyue, my lord?"
"Uncle Gu Jie, it's me!"
Uchiha Mitsuki stopped and nodded.
What is he here to do?
Gu Jie rolled his eyes and started thinking.
"It smells great. Can I have a bowl of fish soup?"
After some thought to no avail, Gu Jie breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the boy didn't have any ill intentions.
Unfortunately, what he didn't know was that he had unknowingly fallen into Uchiha Mitsuki's rhythm.
He knew very little about Uchiha Mitsuki, but Uchiha Mitsuki knew him very well.
While tasting the fish soup, Uchiha Mitsuki chatted with Fousuke word by word.
During the conversation, Gu Jie completely let down his guard and looked at the young man with eyes full of love.
He had already heard about the young man's political stance in the village.
In addition, acquaintances spoke highly of the young man, so his initial wariness was just because he was a stranger.
In Kosuke's view, Uchiha Mitsuki's approach of never giving up, not abandoning, and treating his companions as family members is deeply rooted in the inheritance of the Will of Fire.
And he is a Konoha ninja who has the courage to take responsibility and loves the village to the extreme.
"Uncle Kosuke, I heard my master tell you about you..." Uchiha Mitsuki put down the empty bowl, looked at the flames in front of him and said, "Is it worth it to be a genin for the rest of your life?"
Gu Jie's eyes were like water, as if he was reminiscing or repenting.
"There is no value or worthlessness. It is a responsibility that I cannot escape, and it is also a debt that I will never be able to repay in my life."
Listening to this sigh, Uchiha Mitsuki took a deep breath, his eyes full of admiration and emotion.
What I admire is the man in front of me who has persevered in animation for decades, and what touches me is a man's bravery and responsibility for his commitment.
He stood up and bowed to Gu Jie.
Gu Jie turned sideways to avoid it.
"If I hadn't been greedy for merit and made advances, perhaps my companions would not have died... I am not worthy and not worthy."
Uchiha Mitsuki looked at the flames dancing in the fire and sighed: "It was a battlefield, and anyone could die. In my opinion, it is not your fault."
Gu Jie remained silent.
"Death may be painful in your eyes, but you and I are different." Uchiha Mizuki's eyes were blazing, and his voice was steady and powerful: "In my opinion, death is not the loss of life, but the stepping out of time. The companions'
Sacrifice leaves me not pain, but wonderful trusts. So as far as I am concerned, I will not despair, but will shoulder everything, ride the wind and waves, and move forward!"
Is death stepping out of time and a beautiful entrustment?
Hearing this, Gu Jie's pupils shrank suddenly and murmured: "Is that so..."
"Life itself is meaningless, and so is the departure of life. Birth, old age, illness and death are irreversible natural laws. But despite this, we still live a wonderful life."
Seeing Kosuke thinking about it, Uchiha Mitsuki waited and then continued: "This kind of wonderfulness may come from one's own efforts, the love of elders, the trust of companions or the love of younger generations. But no matter what, in this life of ours
We all need the company of others, because no one can defeat loneliness, including you and me. And this is why we cherish our companions so much..."
Can no one defeat loneliness?
Gu Jie fell silent. He hadn't opened his heart to anyone for a long time since losing his companion. Maybe the kid in front of him was worthy of his friendship.
"Kid, I want to ask you, what is your ultimate goal in life?"
The firelight reflected on Uchiha Mitsuki's face, making the young man look particularly serious.
"Our lives are painted by ourselves, one stroke at a time. For me, to the end, all I want is a clear conscience!"
"What a clear conscience! Now I'm a little curious about your purpose of coming. You're welcome, just tell me directly." Gu Jie said excitedly.
"I need to form a escort team, but the manpower is far from enough, so I would like to ask you to give me some advice."