Chapter 186
Sarutobi Hiruzen was puzzled, but he didn't think there was any major issue.
Haruto Saito, who was only twelve years old, wanted to take eight-year-old Namikaze Minato as his personal disciple. Even though there was only a four-year age gap between them, with Haruto Saito's strength, teaching Namikaze Minato was no problem at all. While Namikaze Minato was a genius, based on his current talent, he was still quite average and couldn't compare to Tsunade, Jiraiya, or Orochimaru.
It was important to note that Sarutobi Hiruzen's three personal disciples had all graduated from the Ninja Academy by the age of six!
In reality, Haruto Saito's request was simply to allow him to take a disciple who hadn't yet graduated from the Ninja Academy. If Haruto Saito's chosen disciple had already graduated, Sarutobi Hiruzen wouldn't have any reason to object.
"I approve!" Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment before saying, "However, whether Namikaze Minato is willing to take you as his master is up to him."
"He will agree." Haruto Saito smiled confidently.
Under the command of Mitokado Homura, the "Meiji Treasure" stored in the courtyard was completely taken away. Both Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo also left shortly after. Before leaving, Sarutobi Hiruzen reminded Haruto Saito to contribute the Meiji clan's techniques to Konoha as soon as possible and that the money Konoha owed him would be delivered by tomorrow night.
Jiraiya and Orochimaru also took their leave—one to drink with friends, the other to train.
Soon, in Tsunade's luxurious mansion, only Haruto Saito and Tsunade remained.