"This time the training must be conducted in secret. I will arrange for him to live in a remote area in the South Suburb of Konoha. You can teach him at the nearest training ground when the time comes. The time and specific training items will be decided by you," Danzo continued to discuss his arrangement for Yamato with Mokgetsu.
Since he wanted Mokgetsu to teach Yamato, Danzo wouldn't interfere with any teaching-related matters, as Mokgetsu truly had the authority in this regard.
What Danzo needed to do was maintain secrecy, ensuring Yamato's identity as a Wood Release Ninja was not exposed to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"I will certainly not fail in the task entrusted by Lord Danzo," Mokgetsu said earnestly.
After concluding the task's details, Danzo gave Mokgetsu a wealth of training experience in Wood Release Ninjutsu to help Yamato plan the best learning path.
The final matter was providing benefits. For the loyal Mokgetsu, Danzo certainly couldn't skimp on the benefits; otherwise, what if Sarutobi Hiruzen or Orochimaru lured him away?
First, Danzo indicated that he would adjust his authority within the Root Ninja to Squad Captain Level, and not just any ordinary Squad Captain. An ordinary Squad Captain could only mobilize their squad's ninja, whereas Mokgetsu could mobilize all Root Ninja below the Squad Captain Level.
However, since Mokgetsu was nominally no longer part of Root, Danzo couldn't directly assign Mokgetsu within Root's organization, but instead gave a verbal order.
Danzo's plan was quite clever; if Mokgetsu ever developed second thoughts, all it would take was a word and Mokgetsu's authority would vanish.
Apart from the position, the rest involved money, secret medicine, and ninjutsu.
Mokgetsu did some calculations and realized that the most meaningful part for him was the Wood Release Ninjutsu in the teaching materials; all other Root permissions were illusory.
Although Mokgetsu had a proficient level of Wood Release, he hadn't yet learned any Wood Release Ninjutsu.
[Name: Yamato]
[Chakra: 12000]
[Potential: S (Hashirama Cells + Basic Talent)]
[Skills: Wood Release (Entry Level: 420/500), Earth Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Proficient Level: 200/3000), Water Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Proficient Level)...]
On the way home, Mokgetsu recalled Yamato's status panel in this world.
Perhaps due to the short training time, apart from the chakra and potential values, Yamato's skill section was just too dreadful to look at.
"If there's another available slot, he's actually a good choice," Mokgetsu thought.
For Danzo, Yamato was just a useless little brat who hadn't grown up, but for Mokgetsu, he was like an unpolished gem awaiting refinement.
Due to the system's reward mechanism, the younger the disciple Mokgetsu takes, the greater the benefits received, so Yamato's lack of strength was actually a good thing for Mokgetsu.
The only unfortunate thing was that Mokgetsu currently had no disciple slots available.
The system was too strict with disciple slots, and since Mokgetsu had crossed over, nearly three years ago, he had only been granted one disciple slot.
Mokgetsu wasn't even sure if he would ever receive another disciple slot in the future.
After getting home, Mokgetsu hadn't studied Breath of Yang for long before Minato knocked on his door.
"I can confirm the battle time on my end; tomorrow afternoon should have plenty of time," Minato said, somewhat apologetically.
He had said that he might be busy for a few days, and it ended up being nearly ten days.
"Sunday works for me," Mokgetsu thought for a moment and replied, then served the prepared tea to Minato.
Training didn't happen every day; it was only six days a week, with Sundays off.
"Alright then, I'll leave the choice of venue up to you, Mokgetsu," Minato said, taking a small sip of tea.
Mokgetsu nodded, indicating no problem. "If you don't mind, Minato, I'll choose the place where I usually instruct my disciples. They will be watching from the sidelines."
Observing a strong person's battle is good for cultivation. On one hand, it provides a clear understanding of higher-level strength, on the other, it allows one to learn the battle styles of stronger opponents from the combat itself.
"No problem, after all, most of them are my disciples too." Minato felt even more apologetic, having only visited Obito and the others five or six times in the past ten days, not even half the number of days.
Namikaze Minato himself was feeling a bit guilty, planning to fulfill a teacher's duties properly after finishing his work, not leaving all the heavy lifting to Mokgetsu.
"A battle with the Yellow Flash is truly something to look forward to," Mokgetsu teased mildly.
"A battle with the Blazing Sun Mokgetsu is equally anticipated," Minato replied, a smile returning to his face.
He was indeed very excited about this battle. To make it fairer, Minato hadn't even discussed developing ninjutsu with Mokgetsu. His technique, inspired by the Tailed Beast Ball, was in its final stages and just a step away from completion.
PS: Checked, in Root, Yamato was called "Jia," and later his Anbu code name was "Tenzo." The concept book stated that the Third Hokage gave Yamato his name, but for convenience in reading, I'll just use Yamato.