Auron sat before three scrolls. He opened the first, revealing 200,000 ryo. Money, he mused, was always welcome, regardless of the world. Being a ninja was expensive—tools, secret medicines, and training all required funds.
The second scroll contained a C-rank Fire Style jutsu: Flame Bullet. Though Auron hadn't acquired this technique before, he already mastered various Fire Style jutsu, both expansive and agile. He decided not to invest time in learning this one.
The final scroll was a response from Danzo regarding Auron's report. Danzo praised Auron's swift rise to an excellent teacher and his commendation from the Third Hokage. He expressed satisfaction and offered rewards, hoping Auron would...
Skipping Danzo's manipulative words, Auron focused on the request:
"Become Asuma Sarutobi's tutor, earn his trust, and become someone he respects."
Auron stored the jutsu scroll and burned the other two. Though he wouldn't practice the technique, it felt wasteful to destroy something obtained from Danzo without cost.
"Danzo, that old fox, still covets the Hokage position," Auron remarked. It was evident Danzo had plans involving the Third's youngest son.
However, Auron was indifferent. Spending a few hours on weekends wouldn't affect him.
"Should I sell the house in the main district?" he pondered. Originally, he lived near the sparsely populated southern forest to conceal his identity, though he owned a house in Konoha's main district, inherited from his parents. He used to return annually to clean it.mtlnovel.me
Considering he no longer resided there, selling it seemed practical. The property's prime location could fetch a good price, funds he could use to purchase secret medicines for training. Even with system assistance, personal improvement was valuable.
With that, Auron headed to the main district to inspect and clean the house for sale.
Upon arrival, as he prepared to unlock the door, a blond figure emerged from the neighboring house.
"Hello, are you the new neighbor?" Minato Namikaze greeted curiously. He had owned his house for several months and hadn't seen anyone next door, assuming a new resident had moved in.Reddit+5Webnovel+5Scribble Hub+5
As Auron turned, Minato noticed the blond hair and blue eyes, recalling their previous encounter at the library. It wasn't that Minato remembered everyone, but Auron's appearance and gentle smile mirrored his own, leaving a lasting impression.
"No, this is my home. Due to certain reasons, I moved out and rarely returned," Auron explained with a smile. He decided against selling the house; its proximity to Minato presented an opportunity to learn about sealing techniques.
"Minato, I'm here!"
A lively female voice called out.
"Hey, Minato, you didn't tell me you had a brother who looks like you," Kushina teased, noticing Auron's similar features.
Though their facial features differed, the striking blond hair and warm smiles gave Kushina a sense of familiarity.
"Apologies, this is my girlfriend. As you can see, she's quite spirited," Minato said, introducing her.
"This is my neighbor..." Minato hesitated, realizing he didn't know Auron's name.
"I'm Auron," he introduced himself.
"Nice to meet you! I'm Kushina Uzumaki. Your name has a nice ring to it," she said, peeking from behind Minato.
"Hello, I'm Minato Namikaze," Minato added, gently pulling Kushina away.
"Thank you. Your fiery red hair is beautiful," Auron complimented as he opened his door.
Kushina's eyes lit up, giving a thumbs-up.
"You have good taste," she remarked, appreciating Auron's words.
As Auron opened the door, dust wafted out. Peering inside, he saw it wasn't particularly dirty, just dusty from disuse.
"Apologies, I can't invite you in right now. I need to clean up first," he said, turning to them.
"We'll leave you to it," Minato responded, leading Kushina back home.
Watching them depart, Auron assessed Kushina:mtlnovel.me
Name: Kushina Uzumaki
Chakra: 150,000 (???)
Potential: SS
Evaluation: Proficient in sealing techniques, possesses an extraordinary amount of special chakra beyond normal reach.
Auron was envious of her chakra reserves. The question marks likely indicated the presence of the Nine-Tails within her, which hadn't been fully assessed.
Her SS potential was daunting. Auron speculated that at least one 'S' rating stemmed from the Nine-Tails. Without it, she might drop to an 'S' potential.
Otherwise, with dual 'S' potential, she could dominate without the Nine-Tails, surpassing even the Third Hokage and Minato, who were each rated 'S'.
Auron used the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu to create ten clones, assigning them to clean the house. He admired Tobirama's genius in developing such a convenient technique.Scribble Hub
After cleaning, Auron purchased some household items to furnish the place. He didn't rush to bond with Minato but planned to occasionally stay there, allowing their friendship to develop naturally.
Opening the window, he enjoyed the evening breeze while refining his students' training plans.
Might Guy and Obito, who hadn't secured the top class rank, needed targeted training.
For Shisui, Auron aimed to enhance his chakra control, boosting his current combat abilities and laying the groundwork for future genjutsu mastery.
The next morning, after finishing his classes, Auron headed to the Hokage Tower.
As the Third Hokage couldn't always be at the school office, he had instructed Auron to visit the tower if he decided to take on the tutoring role.
Upon reaching the Hokage's office floor, Auron was momentarily stopped but gained entry by mentioning the Third's directive.
He knocked on the wooden door.
"Come in, Auron," the Third's voice called out.
Entering, Auron was surprised to see Minato present. Minato, equally surprised, hadn't expected to see his new neighbor here.
"This is Auron, a teacher at our ninja academy. His teaching prowess is exceptional; even I considered having him tutor Asuma," the Third said, introducing him.
Noticing their reactions, he inquired,
"Do you two know each other?"
Minato nodded, "We're neighbors; Auron lives next door."
"What a coincidence! You both excel in your respective fields. You should interact more," the Third suggested.
"I'm just doing my best," Auron replied modestly.
Minato echoed the sentiment before taking his leave, recognizing the office wasn't the place for casual conversation.
Auron agreed, refraining from further discussion.
"I've thought it over. If I manage my time well, I can spare a few hours on weekends to tutor Asuma," Auron stated.
"Excellent! With you guiding him, I have no worries about Asuma's growth," the Third said, expressing his trust.
"I'll do my utmost not to disappoint you," Auron responded, showing his commitment.
They then discussed compensation. The Third offered 2,000 ryo per hour, totaling eight hours over the weekend, with weekly payments.
Auron scheduled the sessions from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Today was Friday, and since Auron had no classes in the afternoon, he went directly to the small river where he usually trained. Shisui was there, practicing Fire Style jutsu with one of Auron's shadow clones.
Ever since he had effortlessly secured first place in the entire grade during the last exam, Shisui had followed Auron's suggestion to send a shadow clone to attend school, while his real body trained with Auron during school hours.
When Auron arrived, he dispelled the shadow clone. Sensing that Auron's real body had arrived, Shisui also paused his training and greeted him, "Teacher Auron."
Auron nodded and handed Shisui a square towel with a smile, saying, "Take a break and wipe off your sweat."
Shisui thanked him, took the towel, and wiped the sweat from his forehead and neck. Then, he sat down with Auron under the big tree.
Auron gave Shisui an evaluation.
[Name: Uchiha Shisui]
[Chakra: 580]
[Potential: SS-]
Compared to a month ago, his chakra had increased significantly—partly due to the intensified training and partly because Shisui's body was gradually developing. His growth rate would only accelerate from here on.