Chapter 36: Not As Good as Makoto
Asuma, who was protected by Makoto's water escape, instantly felt that he was really rude before. He was angry with Makoto because of his dissatisfaction with the Third Hokage and never had a good attitude.
As a teacher, Makoto was already very conscientious. Even if he had been uncooperative and resisted Makoto's training, Makoto had skillfully allowed him to complete the training he should have.
Although the process was a bit irritating, it was also for his own good, and he wanted him to complete the training.
"Shisui, you go back first." Looking at Asuma who was in a depressed mood, Makoto knew that it was his turn.
Shisui nodded, didn't say much, turned around, and went back to practice.
Makoto walked in front of Asuma, patted the dust on his body, and helped him tidy up his somewhat messy clothes.
Finally, Makoto squatted on the ground, staying at the same height as Asuma, and looked into Asuma's eyes.
The two looked at each other. Asuma quickly lowered his head and whispered, "Teacher, I'm sorry."
"Tell me, how you are sorry for me?" Makoto asked with a smile.
"I shouldn't have vented my grievances on you." Asuma didn't dare to look at Makoto.
"You're not sorry for me, you're sorry for yourself." Makoto's expression gradually became serious as he spoke.
Makoto asked:
"Does it affect me if you don't train?"
Before Asuma could answer, Makoto continued:
"It doesn't affect me. Even if you don't train, I will keep spending time with you, and I will still receive my salary."
"But you are different. If you train an hour less, your hour will be wasted and you will get nothing."
For such a rebellious teenager, you have to make the other person feel that everything you do is good for him, that you are on his side, and that he is the one who made the mistake.
"I..." Asuma hesitated. The more Makoto spoke, the more he regretted and felt that he was nothing.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)
How disgusted he was with Makoto's behavior before, the favorability level increased at this moment.
It is no exaggeration to say that Asuma felt that Makoto, a teacher who had only taught him for a few days, was much better than his Hokage father.
Makoto's training requirements were met with disobedience, but Makoto did not scold him, but instead praised him for his strong limbs.
"Hosakawa is indeed very good at teaching children." Seeing Asuma's resistance from the beginning to his respect at the end, Sarutobi Hiruzen affirmed Makoto's strength as a teacher.
He was not too surprised that Makoto could call Shisui.
Because Shisui is a student in Makoto's class, and even students in other classes, like Makoto so much, there is no reason why students in Makoto's own class wouldn't like him.
"But he has such strength from when he first entered school, and his talent even surpasses Kagami." Sarutobi Hiruzen thought of his former teammate Uchiha Kagami.
That was an Uchiha whose will of fire was recognized by the second hokage.
"It seems that we need to pay more attention to him." Sarutobi Hiruzen thought as he picked up his pipe and took a puff.
Shisui is the grandson of Uchiha Kagami, and he is extremely talented. Sarutobi Hiruzen knew of his existence before.
He hopes that Shisui can become an Uchiha like Kagami.
Seeing Asuma starting to practice, Sarutobi Hiruzen canceled the telescope technique and began to deal with official duties.
It wasn't until evening that Hiruzen Sarutobi used his telescope technique to inspect Konoha again, and then left the Hokage Building to go home for dinner.
At the dinner table, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile:
"Asuma, are you satisfied with your tutor? This is the teacher I carefully selected for you."
Asuma stopped picking up the food, thinking in his mind I can't help but start to recall what happened today.
Before today, Asuma would have answered that Makoto was a bad teacher who lies to his students.
"Teacher Hosakawa is very good. He is much better at teaching than you." Asuma praised Makoto while not forgetting to give Hiruzen a kick.
Although he was enlightened by Makoto, his resentment towards the Third Hokage could not be eliminated in a short time.
"What do you know, you kid? I taught the legendary sannin." Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed his beard and glared when his teaching skills were questioned.
"It's clear that Aunt Tsunade and the others themselves have extraordinary talents." Asuma retorted. Although the Sannin were famous, they all went their own way.
"Sometimes, it is also a sign of wisdom for people to admit their own shortcomings." Asuma said, imitating Makoto's tone.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was left speechless by his good son.
Seeing his old father hesitating to speak, Asuma was in a good mood and felt more energetic about eating.