Naruto: Starting by Marrying Uchiha

As a child, he was notoriously rebellious and a troublemaker, known as a brat and a delinquent. After reaching adulthood, he joined the Twelve Guardian Ninja and eventually returned to Konoha to serve as a Jonin instructor.

On the surface, there seems to be no issue.

But let's not even mention the reckless behavior—without some backing, anyone daring to act like that would have been disciplined long ago.

Ninjas mature early, and there aren't many willful kids around.

At least among the civilian ninjas at the academy, Takashi had never encountered anyone like that.

If that could be forgiven, then the greatest sin of the other party is simply unforgivable.

Joining the Twelve Guardian Ninja! These are the 'personal bodyguards' of the Daimyo, equivalent to the 'Shadow Guard' of each village.

He's a Konoha ninja!

And the conflict between the Guardian Ninja and the ninja villages has already been discussed.

They are complete class enemies, wishing for each other's demise.

Yet he went to become one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja and could still return to Konoha to become a Jonin instructor, leading the next generation of the 'Ino-Shika-Cho' trio. Isn't that just infuriating?

If it were an ordinary ninja, leaving Konoha without permission would result in being hunted down, let alone joining the Guardian Ninja, which would warrant an assassination warning.

Even if someone defected to join Konoha, they would only be used as test subjects or cannon fodder.

Tsk tsk!

Some things really shouldn't be overthought, as overthinking them reveals a darkness too deep.

Anyway, Takashi has no fondness for those who 'bite the hand that feeds them.'

Not to mention, he had heard about the other party's character back in the ninja academy.

Calling him a brat would be a compliment; he gathered a group of followers and liked to bully classmates.

He even unilaterally decided that Kurenai Yuhi was his girlfriend, and anyone who got close to her would be beaten up.

Hmm, in the terms of the world before crossing over, he was a 'domineering CEO.'

One could only say that Kurenai Yuhi might have had no other choice but to accept him.

A kunoichi who lost her father, facing the relentless pursuit of the Hokage's son, what else could she do but agree?

Leave Konoha?

That would be a dead end.

Such a person, just because his father is the Hokage, can do whatever he wants without facing any consequences and still end up a winner in life. How can that not be infuriating?

Thinking of these things, a hint of malice flashed in Takashi's heart.

And Sarutobi Sachiko, who was trying to persuade Asuma, reflexively turned around.

But upon seeing that it was Takashi, she breathed a sigh of relief and also doubted if she had sensed incorrectly.

"Takashi... sir!"

She added the honorific 'sir.'

Previously, Sarutobi Shinnosuke had been humiliated for this very reason, and she didn't want to follow in his footsteps.

"What is going on here?"

Takashi asked knowingly, glancing at the three little ones behind him.

Besides Asuma, there were two other Genin.

One was a black-haired, brown-eyed, somewhat frail-looking boy.

The last one had ruby-like eyes, with a delicate and cute appearance, an extremely pretty girl (just imagine her a few years younger with red eyes).

Hmm, the ninja world might lack in other areas, but the looks are top-notch.

With the existence of chakra, they can outshine those who needed the 'Four Great Arts' to transform into 'goddesses' in the world before crossing over.

Asuma, you really are despicable.JPG!

Such an adorable girl, and you still dared to lay a hand on her. Only in the ninja world could this happen; in the world before crossing over, it would be a minimum of three years in prison, with no upper limit.

"Takashi-sama, they are my Team Nine."

Sarutobi Sachiko's attitude was respectful, perhaps also fearing Takashi would cause trouble.

"How did they get here?"

Takashi's gaze stopped on the defiant-looking Sarutobi Asuma.

The other party seemed to have matured too quickly, and the delinquent aura was far stronger than the ninja aura. Was he treating the ninja world war as child's play?

Anyway, Takashi found him displeasing.

Hmm, just like how ordinary people viewed the second generation who acted irresponsibly in the world before crossing over.

"This..."

Sarutobi Sachiko was about to come up with a reasonable excuse.

"Hey, Uchiha Takashi, why do you care how I got here?"

Before Sarutobi Sachiko could think of an excuse, Sarutobi Asuma interrupted directly.

Even when facing the old man, he had this attitude, not thinking anything was wrong.

"Asuma..."

Sarutobi Sachiko's heart trembled.

If it were anyone else, even Orochimaru, they wouldn't bother with Asuma.

But the person in front of her was different.

The Will of Fire is spoken of better than anyone, but in reality, it's just a guise for rebellion. Takashi stopped Sarutobi Sachiko from continuing, looking down at the person in front of him who would eventually be redeemed.

Having a good father really is a blessing!

No matter what he does, he can be forgiven, while those who suffer losses or even die because of him have nowhere to seek justice.

"You... what do you want? I'm not afraid of you!"

Even though Sarutobi Asuma sensed something was wrong, he still put on a brave front.

"What do you intend to do to Young Master Asuma?"

Despite being scared, Ebisu bravely stepped forward to shield Asuma.

Meanwhile, Kurenai Yuhi was secretly forming hand signs, ready to use her jutsu at any moment.

It seems that even though she dislikes Asuma, she is willing to fight for her teammate.

This is the true Will of Fire!

"I don't want to do anything. I just want to teach you a lesson: show respect in the presence of the strong!"

Takashi's face broke into a malicious smile.

"No!"

Sarutobi Sachiko screamed.

Luckily, the convoy was some distance away, or everyone might have noticed what was happening here.

Slap!!! The sound of the slap was so loud it stunned everyone.

Kurenai Yuhi and Ebisu were dumbfounded, and Sarutobi Sachiko was in utter disbelief.

How could he dare! Even if Asuma is young and rebellious, he is still the son of the Hokage. Slapping him is asking for trouble.

Even if White Fang were resurrected, he wouldn't dare! If Takashi knew what Sarutobi Sachiko was thinking, he would surely tell him, as long as I don't care about the bigger picture, then I am the bigger picture.

If you really anger me, there's no need to wait for Nagato to attack Konoha; I'll do it myself.

A time-traveler like me, afraid to discipline a second-generation ninja? That's absurd.

"You... you!"

Sarutobi Asuma held his reddened cheek, not crying out in pain, but staring at Takashi in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe someone dared to slap him.

Even my dad never hit me like this.JPG! "As a Genin, if you disobey orders and act on your own, killing you wouldn't violate the village's rules, would it?"

Takashi's words sent them into a pit of despair.

Before the slap, they might have thought he was just bluffing.

But after Takashi dared to slap Asuma so boldly, they didn't dare to assume he was just speaking lightly.

By the rules, Takashi wasn't wrong.

A Genin who disobeys orders and acts on their own can be killed without consequence.

The problem is, the interpretation of the rules lies with the higher-ups. For a civilian ninja without a background, the rules are infallible.

But if the person behind you is the final interpreter of the rules, then the rules must be wrong.

See, this is the 'Will of Fire,' where the power to interpret lies entirely with the higher-ups.

That's why Takashi only talks about the Will of Fire but never acts on it.

"Commander, I'll have them return immediately!"

Sarutobi Sachiko forced a stiff smile and explained, carefully positioning himself in front of Asuma.

"Why are you so nervous? I'm just speaking casually, teaching the Hokage's child a lesson!"

Takashi suddenly laughed.

Yes, having power allows you to do as you please, which is why he pursued strength so relentlessly when he couldn't just lay back.

If he were just an ordinary ninja, forget about the Third Hokage; even Sarutobi Sachiko could tear him apart.

Don't underestimate the Hokage's son.

After slapping this future redeemed second-generation ninja, Takashi felt pleased and left with a parting shot.

"Send him back to the village, or else I might not be just speaking casually!"

He really didn't want to see this troublesome teammate again.

Here's a simple example.

If the enemy attacks while he's with us, how much strength would we need to divert to protect him?

The strength diverted could determine victory or reduce casualties.

Still think he's just a kid messing around?

When Takashi returned to the convoy, Asuma was still in shock, holding his cheek.

"Asuma, you must return to the village immediately. Uchiha Takashi... Commander won't tolerate your antics!"

Sarutobi Sachiko sighed and seriously advised Asuma, then glanced at a tree on the side before catching up with the team.

Behind the tree, two masked ANBU members were present.

Did you really think the Hokage would let a Genin team head to the battlefield alone?

Maybe a civilian team, but not this one.

(End of Chapter)