Chapter 987: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

"My name is Kitazawa; I’m a friend of your grandfather."

Kitazawa said with a smile.

"Itachi’re so much younger than my grandfather; how did Itachi become friends?"

Asami tilted her head and asked.

"That’s a long story."

Kitazawa blinked and changed the subject, asking, "Are Itachi here to pay your respects too?"

"I’m not."

Asami shook her head and said, "I’m here to bring my grandfather something to eat."

"Asami, how many times have I told Itachi not to reveal the news that I’m still alive to outsiders."

A voice suddenly rang out.

A short, stout old man wearing sunglasses appeared.

"Ah? I forgot; sorry, Grandfather."

Asami said very embarrassedly.

"Kitazawa-sama."

Chen Baojun looked at Kitazawa and asked, "This should be our first time meeting; how did we become friends?"

"I’m friends with Guy, so I count as a friend of yours too."

Kitazawa coughed lightly and said.

As for why Chen Baojun knew him, that wasn't surprising.

In the Hidden Leaf Village, the number of people who didn't know him could already be counted on one hand.

"What do Itachi need me for, Kitazawa-sama?"

Chen Baojun didn't dwell on this matter and returned to the main topic.

"Chen-senpai, I would like to invite Itachi to teach in the genius class at the Ninja Academy."

Kitazawa stated his purpose.

"I refuse."

Chen Baojun said without thinking.

The reason he was so negative now was because his student had died in the Third Great Ninja War.

Of course, that wasn't the only reason.

He had originally wanted to teach his student the Leaf Dragon God, but the Third Great Ninja War broke out before he could.

Chen Baojun always felt that his student’s death was related to him; if he had taught him the Leaf Dragon God earlier, perhaps he wouldn't have died.

Now, asking him to teach would only stir up his painful memories.

"Don't Itachi want your taijutsu to be passed on?"

Kitazawa thought for a moment and asked.

Chen Baojun fell into silence.

"Chen-senpai, your Leaf Dragon God has a certain reputation in the ninja world; it would be a pity if it were lost."

Kitazawa continued.

Ninjas place great importance on the teacher-student relationship, sometimes even exceeding family ties.

And Chen Baojun was already old and not far from death.

Even if he didn't care anymore, he wouldn't want his taijutsu to have no successor.

After all, the Leaf Dragon God was a taijutsu he created himself.

"If Itachi become a teacher for the genius class, your granddaughter will also have the opportunity to enter the genius class."

Kitazawa changed his angle and said.

Chen Baojun subconsciously glanced at Asami.

The genius class system had been in place for a long time, and most ninjas in the Hidden Leaf Village knew of its existence.

It was no exaggeration to say that entering the genius class meant a bright future.

After all, the teachers for the genius class students included Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kitazawa.

"Itachi are a ninja with strength; spending the rest of your life here is too much of a waste."

Kitazawa said earnestly, "One must look forward; changing the environment might be better."

"I’ll try teaching for a month."

Chen Baojun looked at him and finally nodded.

Kitazawa was a high-ranking official in the Hidden Leaf Village; being able to invite him with this attitude was already giving him enough face.

Even if he didn't do it for himself, he had to do it for his family.

And he truly didn't want his Leaf Dragon God to be lost.

His regret back then was not teaching his student the Leaf Dragon God in time; now, it could be considered an opportunity to make up for it.

"Chen-senpai, I believe the students in the genius class won't let Itachi down."

Kitazawa said with a smile.

"I have also heard of the students in the genius class."

Chen Baojun nodded and thought, "I’ll come to the Ninja Academy to find Itachi tomorrow morning."

"That’s fine; see Itachi tomorrow."

Kitazawa didn't stay long and turned to leave.

"I didn't think I would have a day where I could be a teacher again."

Chen Baojun sighed.

"I remember now!"

Asami suddenly said excitedly, "He is Hokage-sama’s student! I saw him once before!"

Before, when the Hidden Leaf Village defeated the Hidden Mist Village and Tsunade, Kitazawa, and the others returned in victory, she had gone to join in the excitement.

"That’s right."

Chen Baojun reached out and patted her head, saying, "Let’s go; let’s go home."

"Grandfather, Itachi haven't been home for a long time!"

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Asami’s face.

"Sorry, it’s my fault."

Chen Baojun took her and walked toward the direction of their home.

A new day, Wednesday.

Eight-thirty in the morning.

Kitazawa made a trip to the Anbu base, gave the silver jewelry design drawings to Konan, and then came to the Ninja Academy with Kurenai Yuhi.

Compared to Chen Baojun’s hesitation, Kurenai Yuhi agreed to become a teacher for the genius class without much thought.

She had gone on many missions with Kitazawa and had already established a good relationship with the students in the genius class.

Now that she was becoming a teacher, she wasn't resistant at all.

As soon as Kitazawa entered the playground, he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kosuke Maruboshi, Kakashi Hatake, and Chen Baojun chatting.

Although he didn't know what they were talking about, judging by the atmosphere, it was quite good, and everyone had a smile on their face.

"Kitazawa."

Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed him and said with a chuckle, "Inviting Baojun to be a teacher, Itachi really thought of a good one."

"I think it’s a very good choice."

A look of recollection appeared on Kosuke Maruboshi’s face as he said, "I’ve even gone on missions with Baojun as teammates."

"That was a very long time ago; I didn't think I would be able to be a colleague with Kosuke-senpai again."

Chen Baojun sighed.

"We have to thank Kitazawa for founding the genius class."

Kosuke Maruboshi glanced at Kitazawa and said, "I also didn't think I would be able to be a colleague with Hiruzen again."

"That’s true."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Life now has far exceeded my expectations."

His retirement life as he had envisioned it was to go fishing when he had nothing to do, and go find his old buddies for a free meal when he did.

Kakashi Hatake and Kurenai Yuhi looked at each other, both feeling the pressure.

After all, their colleagues were powerful veterans like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kosuke Maruboshi, and Chen Baojun.

They were senior in rank and strong in strength; getting along with them was a test for them.

Nine in the morning.

All the students of the genius class were present.

"Before we start class today, I want to introduce two new teachers for the genius class."

Kitazawa raised his hand and introduced Kurenai Yuhi and Chen Baojun to them.

"What do the two new teachers teach?"

Ino Yamanaka raised her hand and asked.

Her teacher for class was Kitazawa, so she didn't want to change.

"Kurenai teaches genjutsu and sealing jutsu."

Kitazawa replied, "Chen-senpai teaches taijutsu."

"Taijutsu?"

Naruto Uzumaki and Rock Lee subconsciously looked at Chen Baojun.

But there was suspicion in their eyes.

The reason was that Chen Baojun looked unremarkable and was also too short.

In fact, the other students also had this doubt.

Because Kurenai Yuhi often went on missions with Kitazawa, her strength was already well-known to them.

"Lee, come up here and let Chen-senpai guide Itachi."

Kitazawa saw what they were thinking instantly, so he took the most direct approach.

"Are Itachi Guy’s students?"

Chen Baojun looked at Rock Lee and Naruto Uzumaki, who were wearing green spandex, and asked.

"Do Itachi know Guy-sensei?"

Rock Lee stood up and said, "Naruto and I are both Guy-sensei’s students."

"I know him."

Chen Baojun beckoned and said, "Let me see what Itachi’ve learned."

"Leaf Whirlwind!"

Rock Lee kicked out.

But Chen Baojun was faster, hitting his calf with one kick, making him stumble back several steps.

"So amazing!"

Rock Lee rushed forward again, "Leaf Great Whirlwind!"