Chapter 133 - 133 (1/2)

Unexpectedly, Ryo was able to remain in Konoha for over a month. In addition to improving his Ice Teleportation, he also met Yugao quite often.

”Hey, Yugao, what do you want to have today?” In the early morning, Ryo took Yugao to Ichiraku Ramen.

Over the past month, he actually took her here very often. The owner Teuchi always greeted them and welcomed them happily.

After eating Ramen, the two would go to the 3rd training ground, where Ryo would teach Yugao Kenjutsu.

Like in the Manga, Yugao loved Kenjutsu, and Ryo, being Sakumo's student for a very long time, had some Hatake clan style knowledge that he was passing on to her.

As Ryo was immersed in this world of his, the 3rd was already working on his next plan.

In his office, a young 9 year-old boy was standing before him.

The 3rd looked at the boy's black hair, and felt nostalgic about his old days.

The kid didn't show the slightest signs of being under tension while standing before the Hokage, and he quietly waited for his orders.

He was Uchiha Shisui, one of the Uchiha's geniuses, and the one to be later on known as Shisui of the Body Flicker.

He was a descendent of Kagami Uchiha, the 3rd Hokage's comrade, and he was also to become Itachi's greatest friend and mentor.

The 3rd reminisced for quite some time about his days with his old pal Kagami, before finally coming back to his mind.

”Sorry, sorry, I've been distracted. Shisui, you have graduated two years ago! How has your training with your clan been going?” Asked the 3rd with a smile.

”Thanks for your concern Hokage Sama, my clan has been very kind to me.” Shisui answered politely.

After early graduation, usually Ninjas would get trained by their own clans for a while before joining a team. Shisui was no exception.

This had several purposes: It was an efficient way to help a genin master his clan's signature techniques, while giving him a deeper sense of belonging.

According to customs, it was about time for him to join the ranks of other Ninjas in his clan and begin performing tasks.

As the 3rd was very impressed of the young genius, he invited specifically to ask him if he had preference for a certain future instructor had.

”Shusui, you know I was a good friend to Kagami. If you have any Jonin you want as your instructor, just tell me.” The 3rd directly asked young Shisui.

”Hokage sama, I have no requirements, as long as the instructor is strong enough. I need to learn and become stronger to contribute to Konoha's prosperity as soon as possible.” Said Shisui firmly.

The 3rd laughed, and felt that the kid had indeed inherited his comrade's will. He felt very relieved; the more he talked with Shisui, the more he was impressed.

”Speaking of powerful Ninjas, right now, we have two who are pretty strong. One is Minato, and the other is Ryo. Minato already has desciples, so how does Ryo sound to you?” Asked the 3rd.

”Ryo? Ryo Yamanaka sama?” Ryo's reputation had reached Shisui, just like everyone else in Konoha.

”Yes, that one. He's Kage tier, powerful, and had just returned from the Lightning Country's battlefield.”

”Hokage sama, will Ryo Yamanaka sama be willing to teach me?” Shisui thought about the relationship between the Yamanaka and the uchiha clan, and then asked awkwardly.

”Of course! Anbu, go to the 3rd training ground and bring along Ryo Yamanaka!” The 3rd wanted to prove he wasn't talking out of nothing.

The Anbu went, and in no time, he reached Ryo.