Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 9: First Meeting with Iruka

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Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's firm words.

Mitomon En was also startled. After a short silence, he slowly nodded and said, "I hope you are right, Hiruzen. Maybe I am a little sensitive and think too much..."

"Haha, don't worry, Yan, Menma will definitely become the most steadfast pillar of our village in the future, just like Minato and Kushina!"

When Sarutobi Hiruzen saw that his best friend finally agreed with his approach, a faint smile appeared on his old face.

Although as the Hokage he can make certain decisions arbitrarily, it is still best to have the recognition and support of others!

Not to mention that Mitomon En has been his best friend for forty or fifty years!
It would be a big problem if even your best friends don’t understand and support you!
The night time passed quietly.

Then dawn slowly arrived.

Entering April!

The breath of spring is also becoming more intense.

The breeze blew down, slowly scattering the fallen cherry blossoms.

It also adds a touch of warm color to the Hidden Leaf Village.

Today is the annual opening day of the Konohagakure Ninja School and the atmosphere in the entire Konohagakure has become extremely lively.

Early in the morning, many streets were filled with the excited discussions of countless children!

The registration time for the Ninja School has not yet arrived.

There were many parents bringing their children to the ninja school!

Menma also got up early. After having a simple breakfast, he did not go out directly, because Sarutobi Hiruzen had previously instructed that someone would come to pick him up to go to the ninja school on the day of registration!

As for who it is.

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't say anything.

But Menma could roughly guess that it was none other than Umino Iruka who lost his parents on the night of the Nine-Tails!
A young Konoha ninja with a little talent, but not much!
If nothing unexpected happens.

This person will be the first close person arranged by Sarutobi Hiruzen to be the "most important" to Menma!

Being assigned such an important task by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This is enough to prove that Iruka has 100% trust in Sarutobi Hiruzen in his ability and loyalty!

Otherwise, the current Konohagakure Village is not the same as it was thirty or forty years ago!
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has a special meaning to Konoha. Not everyone can get the qualifications and power to approach Menma or even teach him!
Let’s take a look at how the protagonist was treated during his growing-up period in the original novel!
All those who can get close to the protagonist are people recognized by Sarutobi Hiruzen. After graduation, the leading ninja is Kakashi, a direct subordinate of the Fourth Hokage, who is also a ninja qualified to become Hokage!
Menma in this life will definitely be treated the same way.

There is no way Sarutobi Hiruzen would allow an important being like Menma to escape from his control!
Either he or the person he trusts the most can get close to Menma!
Menma arrived after waiting at home for almost half an hour.

"Boom boom boom!"

There was a crisp knock on the door.

Menma could not sense it, and currently had no way to control it, but a not very strong chakra aura came from outside the door.

Mian Ma's eyebrows suddenly raised.

'come yet? '

He stepped forward to the entrance and gently opened the door.

The figure of a young man wearing a Konoha standard vest came into Menma's sight.

That 'familiar' gentle face and the scar on the bridge of the nose.

"Umino Iruka!"

The moment he saw the person coming, Menma's name popped up in his mind.

This character has a profound influence on the protagonist in the original work. He is also the first important supporting character to be recognized and acknowledged, and is regarded as a real brother by the protagonist of the original work.

For Menma, the mood at this moment is somewhat complicated.

Because judging from the plot in the original book.

At least this Iruka is one of the few in the original work who is not mixed with any unnecessary political factors. He is simply moved by the protagonist and acknowledges the protagonist's existence.

It is the protagonist’s first white moonlight!
'I am a gentle person by nature. If possible, I hope to get along with you in a friendly way! '

Menma looked up at Iruka with a calm expression, thinking silently in his heart, and asked softly: "Um? Excuse me, are you the person who came to pick me up that the third grandfather said?"

"Yes, little Menma, I am a teacher at the Ninja School and your future homeroom teacher - Umino Iruka. You can call me Iruka-sensei!"

Iruka bent down slightly and gently touched Menma's little head with a gentle look, and said with a chuckle.

Although Iruka's feelings towards Menma during this period were still complicated.

There is still a bit of resentment in it.

But on the one hand, Iruka really is a gentle person by nature just as Menma said, and secondly, Iruka is also very clear about the relationship between Menma and the Nine-Tails. As a Chunin, and a person trusted by Sarutobi Hiruzen and entrusted with important tasks, it is impossible for him not to know about the Jinchuriki!
But his parents died on the night of the Nine-Tail Rebellion after all!

If you think Iruka really has no grudge against Fang Ma, that would definitely be a lie. He just controlled his emotions very well!

Maybe in Iruka's eyes.

Menma is just a poor child.

"Yes, Iruka-sensei!"

Menma naturally had no idea about Iruka's complex emotions. Kagura's mind's eye was not yet so perverted that it could see through people's hearts. It was just a powerful chakra ability to search for enemies. Menma could capture a hint of changes in human emotions.

That is all based on the fact that he is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The ability to sense malice always comes with a hint of it!

Negative emotions can naturally be detected, but only a little bit!
Menma is only six years old now!
"Well, let's go, it's almost time!"

Iruka, with a gentle look on his face, stretched out his right hand towards Menma.

Even without mentioning the plot references in the original novel.

The fact that Iruka can treat Menma with such an attitude is truly commendable!
At least he is worthy of his identity as a teacher!

"Ok!"

Menma stretched out his left hand without any hesitation and held Iruka's hand. Then two figures, one big and one small, left the dilapidated apartment building.

Heading straight towards the location of the Konohagakure Ninja School.

Parents taking their children to the ninja school can be seen everywhere along the way, and most of them are of common origin!

When these people saw Menma, their faces changed, and their malice was clearly revealed.

It was only when he saw Iruka wearing Konoha's standard vest that he managed to restrain himself.

This is naked malice.

Of course, the numbness can be felt.

(End of this chapter)