However, regarding Ryoha's learning process, the Third was a bit mistaken. It was not because of Kakashi's laziness, but when the Third specifically asked Kakashi to train him seriously, he found that he had nothing left to teach him.
Ryoha's foundation was already very solid, so he did not need much help in that. He didn't need to be taught ninjutsu, genjutsu, or taijutsu. He could learn them from combat. No matter how outstanding Kakashi was, he was only an elite Jonin. What else could he teach Ryoha? Chidori? Ryoha had learned it. Raikiri? Ryoha had developed it himself. What else could he teach?
"No matter what, you are in Konoha..."
"Don't tell me that. Konoha has been very "caring" to me for so many years. "It's great to have someone watching me every day." Ryoha said sarcastically, causing the Third's momentum to stagnate. Ryoha was ahead in this discussion.
"A hero comes from the youngsters. I am really old." The Third's face seemed to have aged even more. He put away his powerful momentum. Just now, when he tried to suppress Ryoha, he actually wanted to test him. The result was beyond his expectations, much better than he had imagined.
"Damn Danzo, if you didn't always drag me down, even if I decided not to accept disciples, I would personally guide Ryoha. It was you who said that he had become too strong and uncontrollable."
The Third cursed Danzo in his heart. He didn't know that this was his own fault. He really valued Konoha too much. It wasn't that he didn't know that he had to use small things to prevent the further decay of Konoha. If he didn't, it would left Konoha weakened for a period of time before regaining its strength. He knew and wanted to do it, but he really couldn't do it.
He didn't have the courage he had when he was young. He couldn't bear the internal strife of Konoha. He didn't want outsiders to find an opportunity to take advantage of him. He didn't know that his actions of constantly causing trouble made Konoha even more vulnerable, making the prestige of the Hokage fall to the bottom.
"If there's nothing else, then I'll leave. If you want to kill me while I'm still young, then come at me." Ryoha sneered and turned to leave.
"Wait, I still want to ask you a question." The Third stopped him. Ryoha stood still, waiting for the Third's question.
"Do you think I'm a useless Hokage?" The Third looked at Ryoha. If outsiders heard the Third asking a 12-year-old brat such a question, it would be frightening. However, the Third knew that because Ryoha lived at the bottom, his self-reliance would make him understand Konoha better. Moreover, he was the one who would never tell lies to him.
"Really useless. In less than two years after you die, Konoha will fall into a struggle for power. Konoha has no real Hokage in the first place, and there is no existence that can shake the other four villages. It will only weaken its strength."
"If this continues, Konoha will not be qualified to become one of the five ninja villages in less than two years, let alone its leader. In the end, it will only be eaten by the enemy. I will give you some words. In a world constantly confronted with chaos, not everything has to be measured by interests and powers."
"This world is not a world of power, nor is it power that determines everything. It is about the strength to hold power. With Konoha's lack of strength, it would be strange if their power is not corrupted." Ryoha didn't hold back at all.
"It is indeed true that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling for thousands of miles." The Third kept repeating the same words, and every time he spoke, his cloudy eyes became brighter and more determined. In the end, he was completely unshakable.
"Maybe you are right. Haha. Even though I'm also a ninja, I don't have any courage or heroism. I can't even be compared to a twelve-year-old kid. I am 100% sure that you are the strongest genius in the history of Konoha."
"From the time you graduated to now, you can see that your strength has improved. Maybe even Kakashi's father will be surpassed by you sooner or later. "
The Third laughed. At this moment, it seemed that the former Master of the Legendary Sannin had returned. His laughter and passion kind of eased his blood flow.
Ryoha, your current strength is not inferior to Kakashi. I can be sure that you are an all-rounded genius. Although you can be said to be the strongest among Ninjas of the same level, it also means you have to focus on three things at the same time."
"Thus, it will be even more difficult for you to break through to the Kage level. After reaching the Jonin level, the improvement of your strength will be many times more difficult than other people's. I think you don't know how to go on the road now, right? "
"Ninja is indeed a Ninja. That's right, after reaching this point, I can't find the way back for while." Ryoha looked at the Third with a bit of admiration. At this moment, the Third actually had the aura of a ninja, which was worthy of admiration.
"If I guide you to find the road behind you, will you betray Konoha?" The Third stared at Ryoha with a burning gaze. A powerful aura enveloped the entire office, making it difficult for people to breathe.
Looking back at his fight with Orochimaru in the anime, it was completely impossible for him to have this kind of feeling. Even in such an old age, it was too shocking to see him emitting this kind of aura.
"It's hard to say. Although this kind of guidance is difficult to get, I have no interest in being trapped by a promise for such a guide. If I have to say it, I can only say that if Konoha follows the rules and does not offend me, then I can't bother to fight against Konoha."
"The geographical position of Konoha in the world is the best, the climate is the best, and its scenery is the most beautiful. However, if Konoha dares to cross the line, there's nothing left I need to say." Ryoha's sonorous and powerful voice echoed from the office.
"According to what you said, if Konoha is still suppressed in this weakened state, it will withdraw from the stage of the world within two years. In this case, it is better to give it a try. If Konoha is on the right track, then Konoha will definitely not harm you. Otherwise, sooner or later, it will disappear. At that time, I will also be gone, and I will do one last thing for Konoha. I hope everything will develop as I hope."
"When you don't mess up, you will be messed up. Haha, what a wonderful sentence. I, Sarutobi Hiruzen will take a gamble. After being threatened by Danzo for so long, this time, I will take a gamble. I will bet on the future of Konoha. Come with me to Ryoha. You don't need to go anywhere this month. I will use my last time to guide you. Let's see how far you can go in the future. "