Naruto: My setting is above yours

Chapter 14 Master and Disciple

Sakumo Hatake was not surprised by Genma's actions, nor did he refuse. Instead, he asked earnestly, "Why do you want to become my disciple?"

Genma straightened up and said earnestly, "I respect Uncle's character and admire his great strength. I want to become a powerful ninja like Uncle in the future."

Sakumo Hatake neither confirmed nor denied this answer, but instead said, "Genma, you are a very intelligent child, more mature than Kakashi."

Kakashi, who was not far away, twitched at the corner of his eye when he heard this.

Although it's true, Dad, don't say it in front of me, I'm afraid Xuanma will get arrogant!

Sakumo Hatake continued, "Even without my guidance, I believe you will become an outstanding ninja and achieve far more than I have."

Genma shook his head: "Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me. Perhaps I will become an excellent ninja in the future, but I am not yet."

"If Kakashi can be my teacher, then you, Uncle, are even more capable."

Sakumo Hatake smiled and said, "I remember you're better at medical ninjutsu and genjutsu, right? And your family's sensory ninjutsu... Actually, Tsunade is more suitable for you. If you need, I can introduce you to her."

"Uncle Sakumo, I'm friends with Lady Tsunade now."

Xuanma put on a little show.

Both Sakumo Hatake and Kakashi were taken aback.

Genma continued, "I want to train with you, Uncle, not just to learn ninjutsu, but more importantly, to learn your character."

This apprenticeship is different from the Jonin assigned to lead a team after graduating from the Ninja Academy.

The Jonin leading the team can be considered a teacher, but there is another layer of relationship: superior and subordinate.

The Jonin who leads the team are mentors to the newly graduated Genin, but they may not necessarily teach ninjutsu.

A proper apprenticeship involves more than just the transmission of ninjutsu; it also involves the transmission of ideas and beliefs.

The relationship between a teacher and student can sometimes be even closer than that between a father and son.

After listening to Genma's earnest explanation, Hatake Sakumo nodded slightly.

If it were anyone else, they would think that someone had already prepared the explanation for Genma.

But he understood this younger man.

He probably didn't even tell his parents beforehand about becoming their apprentice.

Thinking this, Hatake Sakumo smiled slightly and then accepted Genma as his disciple.

A genius boy who is no less talented than his son Kakashi, he is indeed a good candidate to be a disciple.

Xuanma was overjoyed and immediately bowed respectfully again, saying, "Teacher!"

From today onwards, he is Kakashi's senior!

Two days later, Genma's parents invited Sakumo Hatake and Kakashi to dinner, which served as a formal apprenticeship ceremony.

Yu Fenglan was also very shocked that his son was able to become a disciple of Hatake Sakumo.

This is the White Fang of Konoha, a powerful ninja who could overpower the Legendary Sannin of Konoha. He can be considered the number one among the Jonin of Konoha and is renowned throughout the entire ninja world.

In the original timeline, when Kakashi was proposed as the Sixth Hokage, the Daimyo's first reaction was: "So he's the son of Konoha's White Fang."

This can be seen.

Although Yu Fenglan himself is a special Jonin, he seems to be only one level below Jonin Hatake Sakumo.

But Yu Fenglan was also very clear about the gap between himself and Hatake Sakumo.

In terms of strength, power, and influence, the gap is enormous.

My son truly has the potential to become Hokage!

The ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke!

On the day of the apprenticeship banquet, Yu Fenglan took Xuanma to pay respects to his father and grandfather.

The Yufeng family had always been small, with Yufeng being the third generation ninja and Genma the fourth.

On the way home, Yu Fenglan patted her son on the shoulder and said, "Xuanma, your future achievements will definitely surpass mine, and the growth of the Yu Feng family will depend on you!"

Is this an attempt to make me a stud?

Xuanma was slightly speechless: "Isn't it too early to say something like this?"

"Shouldn't you and your mother have more children?"

Although he also wanted to have more female confidantes.

But isn't it too early to raise a child? He's still a child.

As expected, the Naruto world is truly insane!

Yu Fenglan was also ridiculed and scratched his head, laughing awkwardly.

The two walked in the sunset, their shadows stretched long.

……

Becoming a disciple of Sakumo Hatake did not grant Genma any new character attributes.

However, Xuanma himself felt that his future had suddenly become ten times brighter.

He started going to the Hatake family more and more frequently, even when Hatake Sakumo was away on a mission, and often he would sleep at Kakashi's house.

Anyway, Kakashi's cooking is pretty good, so we won't go hungry.

Kakashi: o(╯□╰)o

Of course, Genma didn't forget about Tsunade's side either.

I still need to continue learning medical ninjutsu, and I can gradually explore some knowledge about sealing techniques first.

Moreover, to make the most of her strengths, Tsunade's superhuman strength is a great skill.

It should be noted that after several years of training, apart from basic physical and sword skills, Xuanma has not yet mastered any powerful killing techniques.

Chakra scalpels don't count.

Wood Release Chakra Mode doesn't count because it's not a specific technique.

Furthermore, the Wood Release chakra mode is too limited and cannot currently be used as one's primary means of combat.

Fortunately, there is still a considerable amount of time before graduation, and Xuanma is focused on building his foundation and is not in a hurry.

Summer vacation passed quickly, and Kakashi's birthday arrived in the blink of an eye.

Sakumo Hatake was away on a mission, so only Genma was there to celebrate with Kakashi.

Of course, Kakashi was the one who cooked.

Kakashi: ╮(╯▽╰)╭!

However, Xuanma didn't eat for free; he bought the vegetables and cleaned up the mess afterwards.

The two then studied ninjutsu scrolls in the study until very late before going to sleep.

Sakumo Hatake couldn't make it back in time!

The following day was the weekend.

Genma and Kakashi went out to train together as usual. After arriving at the training ground, the two separated. Genma found a dense grove of trees and went inside to practice Wood Release Chakra Mode.

When they came out after their training, they found Kakashi fighting against a boy wearing a green jumpsuit.

Matt Kai!

One of the oddballs in the class was Obito Uchiha, who was always late.

Among his classmates, Genma was naturally most familiar with Kakashi and Shizune.

One is a good friend I often practice with, and we're still fellow students.

The other one is my deskmate and childhood sweetheart.

He's also friends with Matt Kay, but they don't spend that much time together.

Of course, as the two most eccentric students in the class, they also share similar interests.

As long as Kai doesn't try to sell him the green jumpsuit or cry in his arms, Genma is still quite willing to have a thrilling youthful duel with Kai from time to time.

Kakashi is a good friend, and so is Might Guy.

After watching the battle for a while, Might Guy finally collapsed from exhaustion and was defeated by Kakashi.

However, even after falling, Kai was still unwilling to give up and stubbornly stretched out his hand.

Kakashi, panting heavily, stretched out his hand, and the two began playing rock-paper-scissors.

After winning the rock-paper-scissors game against Kakashi, Guy collapsed to the ground.

Genma stepped forward with a water bottle, tossed it to Kakashi, and then came to Guy's side to let him sip the water.

"Thank you so much, Genma."

After finishing the water, Matt Kai thanked them excitedly, his eyes even welling up with tears.

These tear ducts are really overdeveloped.

Genma complained, "Kai, you don't have to exhaust yourself every time."

"You should learn to manage and control your physical energy."

Might Guy wiped away his tears, understanding Genma's good intentions, and said with a smile, "Because it's Kakashi, I have to go all out. He's my lifelong rival."

Kakashi, who was not far away, said, "Genma is also your lifelong rival."

Matt Kai, showing no embarrassment whatsoever, declared passionately: "Steel is tempered in steel, and brothers grow together!"

"Dad says that's what makes youth unique!"