Because of the war, most of the Jonin in the village were on missions outside.
In addition to the previous invasion of Kyuubi, a large number of people were sacrificed, so Konoha was really a little short of manpower now.
If it was just an ordinary graduate, it would be better to just hand it over to Gennin to lead the team.
After all, only those students who had potential and were chosen could have Jonin lead the team to cultivate.
Otherwise, if three graduates really paired up with a Jonin, then there was basically no need to do anything else. He would just take students to play every day!
However, for good seedlings like Aoba and Itachi who were worth focusing on nurturing, Sarutobi naturally hoped that the experienced and powerful Jonin would take them for a period of time.
This way, not only would they grow faster, but they would also be able to protect them better.
It was just that for a moment, Sarutobi had yet to be able to determine this candidate, so he could only drag it on for a bit longer.
...
After a few days, Itachi finally showed up and even brought a little guy with him.
Aoba looked at Sasuke who was on Itachi's back with a very strange gaze.
He didn't know if it was because his gaze was too strange, but Sasuke couldn't stand being stared at. He snorted and buried his head behind his brother's back.
"This is your younger brother, Sasuke?"
"Yes, my parents are not at home today, so I brought Sasuke out for a walk."
When Itachi mentioned Sasuke, his eyes were especially gentle.
His original intention was to ask Shisui to look after Sasuke for a while, and then go back after he and Aoba finished celebrating.
However, he did not expect that Sasuke, who was only one year old, would insist on coming over and not let Shisui touch him no matter what.
Itachi only thought that Sasuke had a child's temper and did not like Shisui, so he had no choice but to bring him along.
But in fact, Sasuke actually wanted to see what the guy whom he admired the most in his heart looked like.
Now, he was very disappointed after seeing it!
Especially the look in his eyes, which made him very unhappy!
Although Sasuke was only one year old, he knew a lot of things.
After all, all the children in the Naruto world were particularly precocious. Kakashi was the best example. At the age of three he enrolled at the School, graduated at the age of five, and advanced to Gennin at the age of six...
Therefore, being young meant nothing. In a few months, Sasuke would start to receive training in advance.
As the super genius of Uchiha's family, as the younger brother of Itachi, Fugaku naturally had high hopes for Sasuke!
Although it was not to be sent to the Ninja School at the age of three, some of the knowledge that Jonin had to master before school could be taught early.
Aoba did not care about Sasuke's small temper. He just looked at Itachi with a smile and said, "It's okay. Anyway, there is nothing to eat with so many little beans."
Sasuke, who was called little bean, immediately puffed up her cheeks, clearly not liking this title.
Seeing Sasuke's cute appearance, Aoba couldn't help but reach out and pinch the little guy's little face.
After all, this was probably the most adorable stage for Sasuke. When he grew up a little more, he wouldn't be so likable.
More importantly, at this moment, Sasuke had no ability to resist when facing his 'Cheek pincher'.
"Hey, I like to see you angry but unable to resist." Aoba pinched and pinched, his heart bursting with a sense of accomplishment!
It could be said that it satisfied his wicked taste!
But who said that a child of one year old could not resist?
Originally, Sasuke thought that he would be pinched if he was pinched, but for the sake of his big brother, he endured it.
However, he did not expect this bastard to be insatiable. Seeing that he did not resist, he pinched it endlessly!
Thus, the angry Sasuke suddenly opened his mouth wide and bit towards this bastard's hand!
At this time, if Aoba directly activated [Hardening]'s ability, then he would be
It was estimated that Sasuke's little teeth would all be shattered!
However, Aoba was naturally not so cruel. After dodging, he gently flicked Sasuke's forehead.
"Ah!"
"Don't bite. Are you angry?"
Although Aoba did not exert any strength, Sasuke was still too young after all, and a small piece of his forehead was directly red.
Sasuke suddenly felt so painful that tears welled up in his eyes!
However, he remembered what his father and brother had said to him. As a man, he should not shed tears casually!
I will endure... I will endure...
But it really hurts!
"Brother!"
Sasuke burst into tears and hugged Itachi's neck tightly with tears. At the same time, se did not forget to glare at the bad Aoba.
When Sasuke cried, Itachi was immediately helpless.
As he patiently coaxed Sasuke, he did not forget to glance at Aoba.
This time, it was Aoba's turn to be embarrassed
"I was just teasing him. Really, I didn't use any strength at all!"
Itachi almost rolled his eyes after hearing this. With your brute force, how can you be as light as you are!
Didn't you see that his forehead was red?!
"Well, why don't you flick me too? We're even now."
Sasuke, who finally stopped crying, hugged Itachi tightly and refused to let go. His little face also turned around. She probably didn't want to see that hateful face of a certain someone anymore!
As expected, everything about being cute was just an illusion. Pride was your true nature!
The helpless Aoba shook his head. He couldn't help but feel this way in his heart.
At this time, Itachi, who had already comforted Sasuke, no longer mentioned the matter of making Sasuke cry. He directly said, "Let's go. After the celebration is over, we still have to send Sasuke home."
"Alright, how about eating roasted meat? Speaking of celebrating, roasted meat is indeed more interesting."
Yes, I just don't know if I have enough money...
However, even if it is not enough, Itachi will definitely pay the bill, so... the roasted meat is going to start!
Aoba first touched his wallet, then glanced at Itachi without leaving a trace, and his heart immediately calmed down.
What?
Are you asking me for my face?
Why would I need something that I can't eat?
Therefore, the self-righteous Aoba brought Itachi and Sasuke to the barbecue shop that he had been eyeing for a long time!
Moreover, it was said that this store was quite famous. It was a property of Choji's clan, and the meat that was chosen was also the best!
Many people said that it tasted great after eating it!
Cough cough... It was just a little 'expensive'.
But was that a problem?
Obviously not!
We, Shinomiya, are not short of money. At most, we will stay and wash the dishes. Why would Aoba care about this?
In short, just eat it!
However, what Aoba didn't know was that the last time someone ran away from order to dine and dash, his attitude was extremely bad, so much so that he was directly slapped to the wall by the chef who had rushed over after hearing the news. Four or five people were hospitalized for a long time before they could barely manage to pay their bill...
It was said that this chef was a big shot retired from the Choji clan. Because he was too bored, he came to the restaurant to serve as a chef and watch the scene.
Well, the strength is the elite Jonin...