Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

Chapter 135 Target, Uchiha

"Well……"

A boy who had just been kicked in the arm by his teammate during sparring let out a comfortable groan.

He could clearly feel that his arm, which had been a little sore, was recovering at an incredible speed under the nourishment of that warm chakra.

The soreness is subsiding, and the tense muscles are relaxing.

That feeling was a hundred times more comfortable than soaking in the best hot spring hotel in the village.

"It feels so...so good..."

The frustration and disappointment the boys had felt from being unilaterally crushed vanished instantly under this care.

Watching the clan chief's shadow clone heal them, they felt not only awe but also a deep sense of gratitude and closeness.

It turns out that the clan leader... is not just the high and mighty Hokage with unfathomable strength.

He was also a kind elder who cared about them and worried about leaving any hidden injuries.

Sarutobi Nami stood to the side, watching this heartwarming scene unfold before her, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

He finally realized the immense gap between himself and the legendary ninja professor.

That's not just a difference in strength.

It's a comprehensive gap in terms of vision, mindset, and understanding of the word "powerful."

"Come here, Bo Cheng."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice pulled him back from his reverie.

"Yes, Chieftain."

Bo Cheng quickly stepped forward.

A shadow clone walked up to him, also extending a hand radiating green light.

"No need, Chieftain, I'm not seriously injured."

Bo Cheng said somewhat embarrassedly.

Although the fall was quite unsightly, the clan leader controlled his strength very well, and apart from getting a mouthful of mud, he was basically unharmed.

"Come here when I tell you to."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's true form walked over and, without saying a word, pressed down on his shoulder, making him sit down.

Then, the shadow clone began to carefully examine his body.

"Although there weren't any external injuries, your body was under a lot of strain just now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat down beside him and spoke in a gentle tone.

"And while I'm at it, I'll give you a massage too. Young people, remember to take care of your bodies."

The technique was very professional, and the force was just right.

Warm chakra flowed slowly down his aching muscles, allowing Bo Cheng's body, which had been tense all morning, to completely relax.

He leaned against the tree trunk behind him, looking at the clan chief beside him, feeling somewhat unreal.

Neither of them spoke. In the training ground, there was only the rustling of leaves in the wind and the satisfied humming of the boys.

The atmosphere was warm and peaceful.

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head to look at the boy beside him, and asked as if in casual conversation:

"Bo Cheng".

"Yes, Chieftain."

"Let's go, I happen to be free today."

"Take me to... your captain Uchiha Yoru's house."

"Let's go, I'm free today. Take me to see your captain, Uchiha Yoru's, house."

"Go...go to Captain Yexian's house?"

Sarutobi Nami's face was filled with surprise.

Uchiha Yoru was the captain of their team and one of the people he admired most.

In the real battlefield simulation system, it was Captain Ye Xian's calm and collected command, and his Sharingan that could always see through everything at critical moments, that led them to break through the encirclement time and time again from desperate situations.

Bo Cheng learned a lot from him.

He never expected that the busy Hokage would take the initiative to visit an ordinary squad leader of the security force.

"What's wrong? Is it inconvenient?"

Seeing his surprised expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a smile.

"No, no, no! Of course it's convenient!"

Bo Cheng quickly waved her hand, her face flushed slightly with excitement. "It's just... it's just too sudden. If Captain Ye Xian knew you were going, he'd be too excited to speak!"

"Haha, then don't tell him, give him a surprise." Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a good mood.

"Um... Chieftain,"

Bo Cheng scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Captain Ye Xian... he shouldn't be home at this time."

"Oh? You're on a mission?"

"no."

Bo Cheng shook his head. "I heard from the captain that ever since he awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan in the simulation system while protecting his teammates, his mental state has been somewhat unstable."

"So, in order to calm his mind and... to spend more time with his family, he has been taking his son, Uchiha Obito, fishing at the lake in the clan's territory every morning recently."

fishing?

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flashed with understanding.

Uchiha Yoru, Uchiha Obito.

It seems my plan to slack off today is about to turn into a real slack-off trip.

It would be good to go and take a look.

In the original work, Obito was raised by his grandmother, and the love from his parents was missing. However, he still loved life and was full of energy every day.

Later, Rin's death, Madara Uchiha's deception, and the extreme emotionality inherent in his bloodline led him down a path of no return.

In this world that he himself had changed, the Uchiha clan had completely integrated into the village, and Yoru had grown into an excellent ninja with a sense of responsibility and duty.

I wonder what a young version of Obito would be like if he grew up in such a family environment.

A sense of curiosity and anticipation arose in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart.

"That's perfect, let's go find him by the lake."

"Alright, you guys stop practicing and go home to rest today."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to the other young people still standing in the training ground, "Remember how you felt today, and go back and digest it properly."

"Yes! Thank you, Chieftain!"

The boys responded in unison, their faces filled with excitement and gratitude.

Today's instruction session was incredibly beneficial for them.

Before leaving, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to remember something, took out several large, red, and very tempting tomatoes from his storage scroll, and stuffed them into Nami's arms.

"Take this, eat it on the way."

"It's a special product from our farm, it tastes good, very sweet."

These tomatoes were brought from home to eat as snacks before he went to work today.

"Oh? This...this is too much trouble..."

Bo Cheng was flattered and immediately tried to decline.

He knew very well how sought-after the things from Director Shuomao's farm were in the village.

"Take it, consider it payment for keeping me, the clan chief, entertained today."

Bo Cheng accepted the heavy tomatoes, and looking at the Hokage's undeniable smile, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He held the tomato carefully, as if it were some priceless treasure.