Chapter 59: Day 1! (Part 2)
(Note: The behavior of Zuosuke taking mustard sauce in the previous chapter has been deleted. It always feels a bit OOC.)
The Ninja School encourages students to compete, so deciding who should introduce themselves first based on their admission score ranking is not a problem at all, and it can actually stimulate students' desire to compete.
And those children who are easily frustrated and unable to cope with this kind of pressure will naturally be eliminated quickly.
Yin Luka asked Haruno Sakura, who had the best grades, to introduce herself first, and everyone had one minute to speak.
After freshmen spoke one after another, the first class quickly came to an end.
However, what is surprising is that the people with the highest scores, such as Haruno Sakura, Yamanaka Ino, Aburame Shino, and Hinata Hinata, as well as the lowest scores, Inuzuka Kiba, Nara Shikamaru (who slept during the exam), and Akimichi Choji, all happened to be In the middle these three rows sit.
After the chubby Akimichi Choji finished introducing himself, Umino Yinluka lowered his head and looked at the last two names on the list. He paused for a long time before shouting: "Next, Uzumaki Naruto."
This child affects Umino Yinluka's mood more than any other student. However, among the students sitting there, only two or three people saw the clues.
"Finally it's me!"
Upon hearing his name, Naruto couldn't wait to stand up and whispered to Giyuu in a low voice: "I will definitely let everyone remember me."
[Is there anyone who can’t remember you after that day? 】
Nara Shikamaru, lying on the table, complained secretly.
Naruto stood on the podium with a bright smile, but Yin Luka subconsciously took a few steps back until his back unknowingly touched the blackboard, then he held his forehead and said, "Let's get started."
Yin Luka's tone was a bit stiff, not the coaxing tone he used with other people.
He had fantasized about the scene when he faced the "demon fox" countless times, but when he actually got close to him, he was still a little at a loss. He couldn't even explain what he was feeling, it was far more complicated than simple fear or hatred.
Seeing Naruto take the stage, Giyuu had no intention of writing anything down this time and just watched quietly.
Hinata Hinata on his right said "Come on Naruto" in a very low voice, and then lowered her head. Yiyong intuitively felt that he should be the only one who heard the noise.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto!"
In the Hokage's office, in front of the crystal ball, Sarutobi Hiruzen was also smoking a cigarette and watching carefully, wondering how Naruto would behave in front of a group of unfamiliar peers.
"I know many of you don't like me! You even secretly say I'm a monster!"
The third Hokage stopped lighting his cigarette and Yin Luka's already stiff stance became even more restrained.
Shikamaru, who was dozing off, also cast a curious look.
But Naruto, who said this, still had an unchanging smile on his face: "But it doesn't matter! I don't care at all now. What do those people who don't understand me think of me? What do they think of me? They’re just idiots who believe whatever others say!”
Hearing that they were called idiots, many children below showed displeasure and shot hostile glances at Naruto.
But right now, Naruto was recalling what Giyuu said to him the last time he was angered.
[No matter what they throw in, the water will soon return to calm after ripples appear. 】
Whenever that calm voice echoed in Naruto's mind, the irritation and grievance caused by external stimulation would gradually disappear.
Ignoring the gaze from below the podium, Naruto began to formally introduce himself according to Yinluka's format.
"My hobbies are cooking and eating delicious food; my favorite food is the Ultimate Blood Red Pepper Super Braised Sun Egg Rice Bowl, but I also like Ichiraku Ramen; the most annoying thing is staying at home alone ;My favorite people are Giyu and Grandpa Hokage, and of course, the most important thing-"
After a brief pause, Naruto declared loudly: "My dream is to become the Hokage of this village!
"After I become the Hokage of the village, I will never let what happened to me happen to any child again!"
Naruto turned around and made an OK gesture to Yin Luka, who was staring blankly.
"I'm done!"
Yin Luka was stunned for several seconds before he suddenly came to his senses and was the first to applaud. No matter what he thought, this was a fixed procedure.
"Well said! You're very imposing, you yellow-haired one!"
At first, the applause was sparse, but because Inuzuka Kiba, who had the puppy on his head, clapped his hands loudly while cheering, the sound became louder and louder. Many people looked at Naruto with expressions of admiration.
Even for a child, it takes courage to be able to speak out so boldly.
"Well, my favorite person is actually at the back."
In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen gently tugged on his beard. Although his tone sounded a little sour, if you look closely at his expression, you will find that the old man is far less serious than before.
Naruto's control over his emotions was much better than he imagined today.
In addition, it is also good that when faced with the poor treatment he received, Naruto's first idea was not to seek revenge, but to become Hokage to change the situation.
As long as he can maintain this idea and not go astray, and grow up smoothly, the future of the village is worth looking forward to.
"The last one, Uchiha Giyuu."
Yinluka closed the binder.
The third generation refocused his attention and wanted to hear what the child's dream was. Naruto could change so much in just two months, and Giyuu played an indispensable role.
His thoughts would also affect Naruto's attitude, so he couldn't ignore it.
But surprisingly, Giyuu walked up to the podium and just said the first few words: "My name is-"
"My name is Rengoku Kyojuro!"
The classroom door that was covered was suddenly pushed open by a wave of sound, and it hit the wall with a bang. The extremely loud voice resounded in the corridor, and even the glass on the window was shaking slightly.
Except for Giyuu, everyone who heard the voice was shocked.
The third generation Hokage was an old man, and he was frightened by the sudden noise without any psychological preparation. The crystal ball fell to the ground with a snap and rolled towards the corner of the room.
The Anbu outside the door heard the movement and thought that an accident had occurred, so they hurried in to check the situation.
Although they couldn't see the picture in the crystal ball, the sound continued to come out.
"My favorite food is sweet potato! My hobby is watching carefully prepared performances! There is no food or thing I hate! But I hate people who hurt others casually!"
"My dream is that everyone can die of old age, not die in accidents!"
The students in Yinluka's class just watched Yiyong move his mouth on the stage without being affected.
But the sound they heard in their ears came from the next classroom. It felt like they were watching a dubbing drama with lip movements that were indescribably weird.
When the sound stopped, Yiyong also finished his speech. He walked down from the stage.
"Wait a minute, Uchiha classmate."
Yinluka quickly called him, "You haven't introduced yourself yet."
"I've finished."
Yiyong turned his head with a calm face.
The closest, Aburame Shino, who has some research on lip reading, and Hyuga Hinata, who has good eyesight in the second row, nodded at the same time, supporting Yiyong's statement. They were the only two in the class who knew what Yiyong said.
Yin Luka wanted him to say it again, but Giyuu had already returned to his seat, and the class was almost over. He had other things to say, so he had to give up.
After Giyuu sat down, Uzumaki Naruto immediately expressed his dissatisfaction and stood up for him: "Who is talking so loudly! I didn't hear a word clearly..."
"It doesn't matter."
Giyuu replied calmly, "It's not a big deal anyway."
Hinata Hinata raised her head thoughtfully, obviously disagreeing, but Naruto was next to her, so she couldn't say it.
At the same time, in the next classroom.
"This Rengoku classmate... is very imposing."
The fat Oishisuke pulled out his fingers that were blocking his ears and said earnestly: "When I say 'louder' in the future, Rengoku classmate, you can just pretend you didn't hear it."
"I understand!" Rengoku Kyojuro replied immediately.
"Well, this voice can be a little quieter."
"Is this okay?"
"Let's do this for now."
Oishisuke wiped the sweat from his forehead and glanced at the pale-faced freshmen across the podium. He couldn't help but feel sympathy. No wonder the Hokage specially greeted and added them to the list. They were really "extraordinary" in the literal sense.
[But can such a voice really become a ninja? ]
"There are still many empty seats in the classroom. Find a place to sit."
Kyojuro was sent into the class by the Anbu just now, so he took the opportunity to complete the final self-introduction. He didn't have his own seat yet.
"Okay!"
Kyojuro's golden-red eyes scanned the back row like a rooster, and finally stopped at Uchiha Sasuke who was sitting alone by the window. He knew who it was, so he smiled heartily.
[Except for the expression and hairstyle, he is almost the same as Giyuu! There is a unique sense of intimacy when he looks at him! ]
The latter suddenly shuddered when he was stared at.
[Where did this strange guy come from? Is he going to sit next to me?]
Sasuke's premonition came true.
Kyojuro stepped onto the steps, ignoring the other empty tables, and walked directly to where Sasuke was.
Under the surprised eyes of all the classmates, Kyojuro sat next to Sasuke without hesitation. Although they were still more than 20 centimeters apart, Sasuke felt a strong momentum.
A few minutes ago, Sasuke thought he was the strongest student in the class, but now he was not so sure.
[After class, I will change seats...]
Sasuke resisted looking at Kyojuro, and he had already made a plan in his mind.
"Let's stop here for the self-introduction."
On the podium, Oishisuke's voice successfully drew the students' attention back.
"In order for the teacher and you to remember each other's names as soon as possible, don't change seats for the first month."
Sasuke was shocked.
He felt that the whole world was against him since this morning.
He turned his head and glanced at Kyojuro's profile, and found that he was also listening attentively, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
No anti-theft
"Okay, let's talk about the courses for the entire school year."
Oishisuke wrote on the blackboard.
"The main courses for the first grade are to lay the foundation for being a ninja. The courses can be roughly divided into two types: indoor and outdoor.
"Indoor classes include theory, mathematics, history, and language. In addition, I will also teach you the most basic common sense, such as how to extract chakra.
"The outdoor classes include physical training, taijutsu and ninja training. I will also teach you some life skills for disguise and identity. I will also go to the training ground to get to know the various animals and plants around Konoha. "
He put down the chalk and looked around: "Now, students who don't know how to extract chakra, please raise your hands."
With a roar, more than half of the children raised their hands, including Purgatory Anjuro.
Zuosuke looked at the raised arms of the man next to him in disbelief. He couldn't believe that this man couldn't even use chakra.
[Is that momentum just now my imagination? 】
"Put your hands down, I already understand the situation."
Oishiki paused and his eyes became serious, "I want to make a special statement. After three months, students who are still unable to extract chakra will be forcibly removed."
Many children suddenly had panic expressions on their faces.
They only knew that they could become ninjas by going to school here, and they had never heard of being expelled.
"Don't show such an expression. If you can't even extract chakra, which is the most basic point, you can't use ninjutsu at all, let alone become a ninja. There are three classes in the first grade, about ninety people, but When you graduate, there will be only one class left in the entire grade, with less than thirty people, not counting those who have repeated the grade.
"All in all, the vast majority of people in this classroom will be eliminated. You must keep this in mind in order to successfully stay until the day of graduation."
Oishiki's speaking style is not as soft as that of Yin Luka who has just become a teacher, but rather direct.
"If you don't want to be kicked out, in addition to listening carefully and practicing hard, it's also very important to ask the right people for advice."
As soon as he finished speaking, the get out of class bell rang.
"That's it for this class, rest."
After saying that, he picked up the folder and walked out.
The freshmen were in a mess, while those who could extract chakra were secretly happy and complacent. In this way, no one paid attention to Zuosuke's situation.
Before Zuosuke could relax for a moment, Anjuro had turned his head with bright eyes.
"Hello! I am Purgatory Anjuro!"
【I already remember it very clearly! Why are you talking to me? 】
"Uchiha Sasuke."
Zuosuke nodded lukewarmly, glanced at Anjurou's unique hair color, and said with a sense of alienation: "I don't like people with yellow hair."
"It doesn't matter. Everyone has different hobbies. I really appreciate your straightforward style!"
Anjuro didn't accept the move at all, but stretched out a hand generously, "Uchiha Sasuke, let's make friends!"
Zuosuke looked confused.