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`Yuta was about to compete with Suzuki-sensei. Akano stood nearby, watching with curiosity.
"Damn it, does Yuta look down on us?" Akano said, frustrated, watching the two figures in the distance.
"Don't worry, Yuta-kun will not give up on us," Kiko said, appearing behind Akano, comforting her. "Besides, Suzuki-sensei cares about us too."
"But he hasn't taught us any ninjutsu yet," Akano retorted, still annoyed.
"Maybe Suzuki-sensei has a plan?" Kiko said, focusing on the fight.
"Not bad!" Yuta and Suzuki held kunai against each other, neither gaining an advantage.
The first exchange ended in a draw.
After a brief pause, they moved back, preparing for the second round.
Suzuki now respected Yuta's skill. The previous clash showed Yuta's strength and reaction speed were superior.
Yuta kicked at Suzuki, who dodged and countered with a fireball that exploded behind Yuta.
Suzuki quickly moved, watching the flames.
"Alert! Suzuki-sensei!" Yuta's form disappeared, replaced by a log with a "pop" sound. Yuta appeared where Suzuki had stood, kunai in hand.
"You would be dead on the battlefield if you were careless. You have much to learn," Suzuki said, forming hand seals.
He launched a "Great Fireball Technique" at Yuta.
Yuta vanished. The ninjutsu hit nothing.
"Fighting you is unpleasant," Suzuki said.
He threw shuriken to his right.
"Clang!" Yuta appeared, kunai meeting shuriken. They separated.
Suzuki watched Yuta, impressed by his talent.
"It's good the Third Hokage agreed to teach Yuta and the others ninjutsu," he thought.
He recalled the Hokage's summons, expecting trouble. Instead, the Hokage asked about Yuta and allowed their team to train normally.
He was relieved. He no longer worried about Yuta defecting.
"Yuta, be careful. I will use my full strength," Suzuki said, planning to assess Yuta's abilities.
"As you wish," Yuta said. He wanted to test his strength.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Technique!" Suzuki used a large-scale ninjutsu to limit Yuta's movement.
Yuta faced the attack.
As Suzuki and the others watched, Yuta extended his right hand. A large chakra ball spun and collided with the fire dragon.
"Rasengan!"
The training ground shook. A mushroom cloud rose.
"What's happening? ANBU, investigate the fourth training ground. Control any suspicious persons. Eliminate them if they resist!" Sarutobi Hiruzen ordered.
ANBU ninjas moved through the village, heading to the training ground.
After they left, Hiruzen returned to his seat.
A middle-aged man with short hair spoke. "The war just ended. We should eliminate all enemies to deter other villages. Sarutobi, you are too lenient, planning to capture them alive."
The senior leaders, like Sarutobi Hiruzen, had recently gained power. Their base was not strong enough to oppose the established Konoha clans. They relied on each other, maintaining a peaceful relationship.
When someone questioned his order, Sarutobi explained, "Danzo, the war just ended. People dislike conflict. We must avoid unnecessary disputes. The village cannot endure another war."
"Hmph!" Danzo snorted, disagreeing. He lacked the power to defy Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage.
The other two consultants tried to ease the tension.
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"Whoosh!" An ANBU appeared in the Hokage's office, kneeling on one knee.
"Hokage-sama, the situation that caused the huge commotion at the fourth training ground has been investigated. It was an accident caused by the training of Suzuki team, class two. The involved individuals are outside. Please give instructions, Hokage-sama."
"Oh? Bring them in. I want to know what training caused such a large disturbance?"
The ANBU, though skeptical, reported the findings, considering the significant damage at the scene.
Facing the curious stares of the four people in the office, Suzuki immediately apologized.
"Hokage-sama, my student was negligent and accidentally caused significant damage, while experimenting with new ninjutsu. Please punish me, Hokage-sama."
"That's absurd. I recall Suzuki Jonin is not authorized to learn forbidden techniques. How could this cause such a large commotion? It appears Suzuki Jonin is protecting the enemy who damaged the village?" Danzo asked, cutting in before Sarutobi Hiruzen could speak.
Suzuki was Sarutobi Hiruzen's confidant. Sarutobi Hiruzen knew he could not shield enemies.
Sarutobi Hiruzen advised Danzo, "Danzo, Suzuki Jonin is an excellent Konoha ninja. Please do not doubt his loyalty to Konoha."
"So this is Danzo! He looked somewhat handsome when he was young," Yuta thought, observing the middle-aged man who questioned Suzuki.
"Hmph!" Hearing Sarutobi defend Suzuki, Danzo knew Suzuki was Sarutobi's ally, and snorted again.
"Suzuki, I have always trusted you. Please explain the situation."
"Um..." Seeing Suzuki's hesitation, Sarutobi Hiruzen realized the situation was sensitive. He addressed the other senior executives,
"I will carefully consider the points you raised. We will discuss the specific steps tomorrow."
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi dismissing them, Mitokado Enmon and Koharu, understanding, acknowledged and left.
Danzo was already dissatisfied with Sarutobi's secrecy, and his objective remained unfulfilled.