Daily Life of the Third Hokage

The old man was very happy.

"........ In this way, the ninja world fell into peace, and entered the Warring States Period of one family and one clan. Until the first generation and Uchiha Madara came out of nowhere, the ninja world entered the era of one country and one village. You should have learned about the following in the textbooks of the ninja school, so I won't talk too much about it."

After listening to Sarutobi Hiruzen's narration, Orochimaru also breathed a sigh of relief.

So this is the world we live in.

The master's eyes are no longer on Konoha and the ninja world.

Orochimaru suddenly felt that being a Hokage was a kind of restraint for him. His goal now is a little higher. What five hidden villages and what ninja world are just like playing house.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had expected it.

"Okay, your current task is to manage Konoha well. When you are relieved of your responsibilities, you can study these things again."

Faced with Sarutobi Hiruzen's oppression, Orochimaru could only nod in response. "I understand, Master."

"Well, you go too!"

The study fell into silence.

The night gradually deepened, and only the occasional cicada chirping reminded the existence of this life.

With a "creak", the study door opened.

Sarutobi Hiruzen walked out and relaxed his body in the yard.

He walked in front of several disciples in turn. When they were young, Sarutobi Hiruzen finished a day's work and often checked them to see if they kicked the quilt.

After so many years, they got used to it.

After a few years, they set up exclusive restrictions in their rooms, giving them their own privacy and private space.

As they were busy with work one by one (not counting Jiraiya), they rarely went home. Basically, they went home to eat, or rest for a night, and then left again.

Sarutobi Hiruzen has experienced the loneliness of an empty-nest elderly person, but it's not that lonely, because he still has Lake Biwa and his children. (It's also a feeling, friends, you still need to care more about your parents back home)

"Master." A voice came.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked back and saw Mitarai Naoto standing upright by his door.

"Naoto? Are you still awake? Let's go for a walk together!"

Guessing that Mitarai Naoto must be looking for him for something, Sarutobi Hiruzen took the initiative to say.

The two walked closely together to the top of the Hokage Rock.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat cross-legged and looked at Mitarai Naoto.

Mitarai Naoto stood in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, looking a little hesitant.

He coughed lightly, then whispered: "Master, I have something I have been wanting to discuss with you."

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled slightly and said gently: "Whatever it is, Naoto, just tell me."

Naoto Mitarai bit his lips nervously, and then said: "Master, I have always been dissatisfied with my strength. Although I am the disciple of the Hokage, I always feel that I am incapable in actual combat. I would like to ask you how to improve my strength faster."

Sarutobi Hiruzen listened quietly to Naoto Mitarai's words, his eyes gentle and far-reaching.

After a moment, he slowly said: "Naoto, improving strength is a long and bumpy process. There is no shortcut. Everyone has different talents, and practice is fast or slow."

"Don't compete with anyone, only with yourself. As long as you make progress every time, even if it is slow, you are still making progress. As long as the time is long enough, you will definitely achieve something."

"What's the saying? A hundred boats compete for the flow, not for the first place, but for the endless flow."

"A hundred boats compete for the flow?"

Naoto Mitarai was a little confused. Why haven't I heard this saying before?

"A hundred boats compete not for the first place, but for the endless waves. This sentence conveys an important truth: in a competitive world, people pursue not only the first place, but more importantly, continuous progress and growth."

"In a world where a hundred boats compete, each boat is striving forward to get the leading position. This represents the spirit of the ninja in the pursuit of success and achievement. "

"However, what really attracts people's attention is not the ranking of the boats, but the mighty waves brought by the boats."

"The endless waves symbolize the passion, motivation and creativity shown by people in their struggle."

"This sentence tells us that success is not only about getting the first place, but also about continuous efforts and progress."

"Everyone has his own journey, and everyone can be in his own field.

"We should pursue our goals with perseverance, whether in the way of the ninja, in our career or in our personal life." "Only by continuous efforts, learning and growth can we constantly surpass ourselves in this competitive world and create our own mighty waves." "No matter what field we pursue success in, we should focus on continuous progress and growth, not just the pursuit of ranking. Only endless efforts and creativity can truly lead us to the other side of success and create our own glory." "Also, the scenery along the way is very important. What you see and hear on the road of struggle is your gain." Naoto Mitarai was inspired by what Sarutobi Hiruzen said. He raised his head and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Yes, Master! I will continue to work hard, constantly challenge myself, and become a stronger ninja! "

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and nodded, applauding Naoto Mitarai's determination. He knew that this young disciple had firm beliefs and unyielding perseverance, and he believed that Naoto would definitely become an outstanding ninja.

They continued to sit on the Hokage Rock. After a moment of silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "Naoto, the improvement of strength is not only the result of training, but also requires a lot of learning and experience."

"In addition to daily tasks, you can also go to other villages to communicate and learn from other ninjas. Their skills and experience, each hidden village has its own ninjutsu characteristics. Other villages have come to our Konoha to communicate, but we rarely send teams to other villages to communicate. "

"Now you can help Orochimaru take charge of the Education Department, and by the way, you can send more students and teachers to other villages to exchange and learn. This is also a public and private benefit for you. "

"Remember, always be humble and ask others for advice with an open mind. Don't look down on anyone because of your identity. Don't feel inferior because of your slow progress. "

Naoto Mitarai nodded seriously, indicating that he would remember his master's teachings. He knew that this advice would play a vital role in his growth.

The night wind blew across the Hokage Rock, bringing a hint of coolness. Sarutobi Hiruzen and Naoto Mitarai sat quietly together, their hearts communicating in this silence.