The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 237 Stay Here Forever

"Team 4: Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, Akimichi Choji."

Shikamaru remained calm, while Ino wore a mournful expression; it was just as she expected.

Choji took a bite of potato chip, not too disappointed, since Karin had already said so.

But what Qianyao said next gave the three of them quite a fright.

"The teacher leading the team... Uchiha Fugaku."

A burly figure walked in, and Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino were so startled that they immediately stood up.

"Come with me, all of you."

When Fugaku is serious, his aura is quite strong.

The three of them didn't dare to breathe.

After all, Fugaku was the previous head of the Uchiha clan and also an elder of the village.

Shikamaru and the other two followed Fugaku out cautiously.

In the past two years, Chiyo has sent Fugaku out on many missions, and Fugaku's reputation as the fierce-eyed man has once again spread throughout the ninja world.

The main reason for making Fugaku a team leader is to win over the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

Let them see how much the Uchiha value them.

Only Kimimaro, Haku, Karin, Yakumo Kurama, Shion, and Gaara are present now.

These were all acquaintances, and Qian Yao's expression was very gentle.

"Class 5: Kimimaro, Haku, Karin, Shion, Kurama Yakumo, Gaara."

When Gaara heard his own name, he looked up in a daze.

Qianyao smiled at him: "I am your team leader."

"Long live!"

Karin cheered. She had only found out today that her team leader was Chiyo.

Kimimaro and Haku exchanged a glance, and saw joy in each other's eyes.

After all, it was Qianyao who brought them back from the Land of Water.

It would be best if he were to lead the team.

Qianyao took out four headbands from his person and distributed them.

Shion and Gaara are not.

"Why are there six people in your class? Because you are the most special class."

"Shion will inherit the position of Priestess of the Land of Demons in the future, so she will only stay here for the time being."

"Kurama Yakumo's genjutsu is very strong, but his body is weak and he needs more people to protect him."

"Gaara will leave Konoha in the future."

"We've only brought you all together temporarily."

Karin poked her head out: "Me? Me? I haven't said anything about myself yet."

Qianyao tapped Xianglin: "Why are you getting involved? You're the naughtiest one."

Karin rubbed her forehead and stuck out her tongue.

Chiyo instructed, "Shion and Karin are skilled in sealing and barrier techniques. When they are prepared, they will be of great help to your mission."

"Gaara's sand defense is extremely strong, so we should make good use of it."

"Yakumo, your illusion technique and Shion Karin's barrier technique can work together."

"Kimimaro is the strongest among you and is suitable for attacking, while Shiro will provide ranged support."

"Shion and Gaara won't be with everyone for long."

"So strictly speaking, Class 5 consists of the four of you."

"I will personally guide you through the missions, but you will need to get to know your teammates and work together in the early stages."

"Tomorrow is our first mission outside the home. We've already taught you how to prepare for the trip in class."

"Get your things ready today, and meet at the third training ground tomorrow morning."

"Now, you can go and prepare yourselves."

After explaining everything, Qianyao crossed his arms and looked at the group.

Kimimaro is the oldest and strongest among them, but he doesn't like to interact with others.

So they immediately whispered and discussed it with Bai.

After roughly determining the area, Bai divided the tasks among the other people.

Kimimaro and Haku returned to Konoha from the border of the Land of Fire with Chiyo, and they often slept outdoors, so they were very experienced.

The distribution was also reasonable. Since there were six of them and they had prepared quite a lot of things, everyone bowed to Qianyao and then left the classroom.

However, Gaara deliberately saved it for last.

"What? Is there something you want to tell me?"

Chiyo looked at Gaara with deep eyes.

Gaara felt like he was being seen through, and began to feel a little nervous.

After all, he's still just a ten-year-old child, and his mental fortitude isn't as good as it would be when he becomes the Kazekage.

"Lord Senyou, I do not want to leave Konoha."

"Um……"

Chiyo responded, "Then you should know that you are a Jinchūriki, right?"

"The people of Sunagakure will not let Shukaku go."

Gaara whispered, "I don't want to be a Jinchūriki."

Qianyao tapped his fingers on the table:

"You know what happens when a Jinchuriki loses their Tailed Beast."

Gaara's expression darkened, and he fell silent for a moment.

Then he suddenly looked up and stared intently at Qianyao:

"Lord Chiyo, if that day ever comes, I also want to stay in the Uchiha clan and die in the Uchiha clan."

Gaara's eyes glistened with tears.

Over the past two years, he has come to Konoha and experienced what love is.

He never wanted to return to Sunagakure, where assassins were killed every day.

Chiyo raised his hand and touched Gaara's red hair through the sand.

"You brat, you're still so young, what are you talking about, life and death?"

“I’ve told you before, you have much more potential than Shukaku.”

"If you don't want to go back, am I supposed to send you back?"

Gaara looked up with some surprise: "Is it the Sand Village?"

Qian Yao sneered: "Luo Sha doesn't have that ability."

He then comforted her, saying, "The tailed beast inside you is nothing more than a dispensable thing to me."

"To you, he's just a burden that brings you trouble."

"I can release your tailed beast at any time, but I can't save your life right now."

"Once I can save your life, I'll take out the tailed beast for you, okay?"

Gaara cried, staring blankly at Chiyo, tears falling to the ground in a steady stream.

His biological father, Luo Sha, was like a madman who would try to assassinate him every day.

For Rasa, Gaara's only role was as a vessel for Shukaku.

No one asked him if he was willing to be a human jinchūriki, nor did anyone ask him if it was difficult or tiring.

Being unable to sleep for years was torturous enough, but Luo Sha would always berate him as a useless piece of trash, a failure, and urge him to assassinate him.

Gaara has realized through his years of academic studies that the problem lies with Sunagakure's sealing techniques.

But he insisted on blaming himself for everything.

Gaara felt wronged and resentful of Rasa's actions.

Compared to my time in the Uchiha clan, my time in Sunagakure was like hell.

Chiyo didn't hide anything from Gaara; he told him everything he wanted to know.

Gaara gradually came to understand Rasa's true intentions in sending him to Konoha.

The seal on himself was replaced by Qianyao, and the person was left behind by Qianyao.

Moreover, he got himself assigned to the Ninja Academy, where he met so many people.

It allowed him to experience a normal childhood and to experience love.

Qianyao is the best person to him in this world.

Qianyao reached out and wiped away Gaira's tears, then embraced him.

"Waaah... Alright, Lord Qianyao, I want to stay here forever. I will never go back, even if I die."

Gaara burst into tears.

Chiyo sighed inwardly. He patted Gaara's back gently, but in doing so, he devised a revenge plan for him.

……