After transforming, I became the wife of all Naruto fans.

However, Iruka could tell from the previous battle that Chiba's strength lay entirely in her swordsmanship.

With a sword, she's a genius capable of going toe-to-toe with Mizuki; without one, she's just an average student with above-average grades at the ninja academy.

Iruka felt he would never forgive himself if Chiyu were to get into trouble during a mission because he didn't have a sword.

That being the case...

"Qianyu, let me give you a knife!"

"Wow, really?!"

A sudden surprise filled Qianyu's beautiful eyes.

Iruka's deduction was correct; Chiba's current sword was still an inheritance left by her cheap old man.

For her, who was so poor that she almost lost her surname to Bu Chuan, a new knife was like a godsend, and she couldn't refuse it at all!

Iruka laughed heartily: "Of course! Would a teacher lie to you?"

"Let's go, the ninja tool shop should be open by now!"

After saying that, Iruka took the lead and walked at the very front.

Looking at Iruka's back, still stained with blood, even Chiba had to admit that he was really handsome as a teacher.

Afterwards, the two went to Tenten's ninja tool shop.

The process of buying the knife is naturally not worth going into detail; all I can say is that Iruka spent a huge sum of money.

Having received the unexpected new sword, Chiyu's day of reaping rewards finally came to an end.

Back home, without even checking her impression points, Qianyu took a quick shower and fell into a deep sleep.

However, while Qianyu, this little butterfly, is sleeping soundly, the storm she stirred up has only just begun to spread!

……

Hokage Building, Hokage's Office.

"Knock knock knock!" A crisp knocking sound rang out.

"Please come in!"

"Squeak!" The door opened, and a striking silver broom-shaped head poked in.

Kakashi looked at the Third Hokage, who was standing by the window, smoking his pipe and gazing at the peaceful scenery of Konoha outside. He greeted him, "Hokage-sama, you wanted to see me?"

"Great!" The Third Hokage turned around, a smile spreading across his aged face. "Kakashi, you've come!"

"Yes, Hokage-sama, what can I do for you?" Kakashi nodded.

"It's nothing, take a look at your document first!"

The Third Hokage pointed to the table, and Kakashi picked up the document the Third Hokage had mentioned and began to read it carefully.

He was then surprised to find that this was actually an investigation report issued by the Anbu regarding a genin!

What kind of genin would warrant the Hokage specifically ordering the Anbu to investigate?

Kakashi looked at the photos first.

I must say, she is truly beautiful. The girl in the photo has a gentle smile, and with her pure white hair and ruby-like eyes, she looks like a fairy.

Kakashi then looked at the name field.

"Phoenix Temple...Chiba?"

This is a bit unfamiliar. Kakashi has no recollection of it at all. Among the many Jonin in Konoha, some still alive and some not, it seems there isn't one with the surname Phoenix Temple.

But the third generation specifically summoned him and showed him this, clearly for the sake of this girl.

So, what's going on?

Kakashi looked at the Third Hokage with a puzzled expression.

Noticing Kakashi's gaze, the Third Hokage, unable to remain silent and pretend to be a master, said in an annoyed tone:

"Read it first, then we'll talk. Kakashi, is it only when you're watching Icha Icha Paradise that you have the patience to read carefully?"

"Uh..." Kakashi felt a little embarrassed.

Because he suddenly realized that it really seemed to be true!

However, Kakashi dared not tell the Third Hokage this, and obediently continued watching.

Then he realized why the third generation had summoned him today!

"Oh, Kassan!"

Kakashi exclaimed in surprise when he saw the section on the background of the Chiyu family.

Because in the section about Qianyu's ancestors, his mother's name was specifically listed!

Phoenix Temple Chiba's father is actually his mother's younger brother!

In other words, Phoenix Temple Chiba is his cousin!

How come he knew nothing about such a close relationship before?

Seemingly noticing Kakashi's confusion, the Third Hokage finally spoke up: "Because the Phoenix Temple clan is very proud, and as a fellow samurai family, they declined even earlier than the Hatake clan!"

"Your two clans have a long history of marriage ties, and then your mother, Phoenix Temple Kaori, married your father. This should have been an opportunity for the Phoenix Temple clan to rise again."

"But unfortunately, your mother gave birth to you in the ancestral land of the Land of Fire, not Konoha, and died in childbirth. Then, a few years later, Sakumo..."

At this point, the third generation seemed somewhat saddened and sighed.

"Do you understand now? After Sakumo left, only you, who were still young, were left. When they got closer to you, it inevitably felt like they were trying to take you away from Hatake. So they gradually stopped interacting with each other, to the point that neither you nor Phoenix Temple Chiba knew about this relationship."

"When I first found out, it really startled me!"

"It can only be said that the bloodline of geniuses is inherited!" the third generation exclaimed.

"Genius!" Kakashi grasped a key point from the Third Hokage's words.

“That’s right!” The Third Hokage pulled out another stack of papers and handed them to Kakashi.

That was a detailed battle report of Chiba and Mizuki last night.

The text indicates that Chiyu's fighting style is primarily based on swordsmanship, and that he possesses what appears to be a self-created Wind Release ninjutsu!

Looking at Kakashi, whose expression shifted even through his mask as he read the battle report, the Third Hokage smiled and said, "Does it look like him, Kakashi?"

"It's so similar, so very similar!" Kakashi nodded.

Both of them primarily use swordsmanship and both have created their own ninjutsu. Apart from not being as strong as he was back then, Chiba is practically identical to him.

Such a relationship, such genius, and it was only revealed due to an unexpected situation; we knew nothing about it before, especially now.

At this point, Kakashi understood somewhat what the Third Hokage meant: "Hokage-sama, do you want to temporarily add her to my team?"

"That's right, as expected of Kakashi, he's really smart!" The Third Hokage laughed heartily, "It would be a waste to put such a talented child in another class."

"Of course, my decision to transfer this child to your Class 7 wasn't solely based on your relationship!"

The Third Hokage paused for a moment, then dropped a bombshell: "This child was also present when Naruto stole the Scroll of Seals last night!"

"What?" Kakashi was startled and was about to ask for details, but the Third Hokage raised his hand to stop him, signaling him to continue listening to what he had to say.

“Naruto saw one ninjutsu in the Scroll of Seals. This kid saw two. One is the Second Hokage’s unfinished Water Release ninjutsu, which is a bit dangerous. The other is also very familiar to you.”

He was familiar with it? Kakashi subconsciously searched his mind for any technique that could be included in the Scroll of Seals and that he was familiar with.

Then an answer popped into Kakashi's mind: "Could it be flying..."

"That's right, it's the Eight Gates Formation!"

"Ah, this!" Kakashi was a little embarrassed, but the Third Hokage ignored him and continued, "So, Kakashi, you understand your arduous task now!"