Chapter 272: Stirring Up Trouble

Konoha Ninja Academy.

In the teacher's office.

"Shishou, are you really planning to apply for early graduation?"

Iruka asked seriously, looking at Shishou, who had his face covered.

"Yes, Iruka-sensei," Shishou nodded firmly.

The other ninja instructors in the office were surprised to hear Shishou's certainty and gave him curious looks.

In this peaceful period, applying for early graduation was almost unheard of at the academy.

However, Shishou's reputation as a genius had already spread throughout the academy, so while they were surprised, they could understand it.

Seeing that Shishou's mind was made up, Iruka nodded in acknowledgment.

Based on Shishou's performance in both academic exams and practical combat, it was clear he was more than ready to become a full-fledged ninja.

Iruka then said to Shishou:

"In that case, I will seek approval from the Third Hokage."

"If he agrees to your request, I will arrange for you to graduate early and join this year's graduates for team assignments under a Jonin sensei."

Hearing that he would still need to be part of a team, Shishou frowned.

However, his frown quickly disappeared.

After joining a team and becoming a Genin, he could apply to leave the team and find a more laid-back job.

This way, he would truly be free.

Suddenly, the office door was pushed open.

A stern-faced Sasuke walked up to Iruka and said:

"Iruka-sensei, I also want to apply for early graduation."

After speaking, Sasuke shot a challenging look at Shishou.

If Shishou from the Aburame clan could apply for early graduation, then as a genius from the Uchiha clan, Sasuke certainly couldn't be left behind.

Faced with his rival's challenge, Shishou just smiled without saying anything.

Hearing Sasuke's request, Iruka frowned.

But before Iruka could speak, Naruto, Kiba, and others walked into the office, looking at him and saying:

"Iruka-sensei, we want to apply for early graduation too!"

Iruka was stunned, looking at Naruto, Kiba, Ino, and the others standing in front of him.

The other teachers in the office were also surprised, looking at Iruka.

What was going on with this class? Was early graduation the new trend?

Feeling the gaze of the other teachers, Iruka's face turned gloomy, his expression darkening.

Standing to the side, Shishou sighed, feeling a headache coming on.

If it made sense for Sasuke to apply for early graduation, what were the others thinking?

Kiba, Choji, Ino, those from the ninja clans aside, why was Sakura, a civilian student, joining in?

With this commotion, Shishou realized his chances of early graduation were now slim to none.

Thinking of this, Shishou sighed, "You're all just causing trouble."

Ino and Hinata, standing beside him, giggled quietly.

Sure enough,

Seeing the group of troublemakers in front of him, Iruka shouted angrily:

"It's understandable for Shishou and Sasuke to apply for early graduation."

"But what about the rest of you!"

"Get out of here, all of you!"

Naruto pouted and said:

"Iruka-sensei, I want to apply for early graduation too. Why can Shishou and Sasuke apply, but not me?"

Iruka, gritting his teeth in anger, shouted:

"With your skills, you can't even match one of Shishou's fingers, and you want to apply for early graduation?"

What? I can't even match one of Shishou's fingers?

Hearing Iruka's words, Naruto was furious. He formed a hand sign.

Sexy Jutsu!

With a puff of smoke, the famous Naruto turned into a voluptuous woman appeared in front of Shishou.

Pfft!

Bang bang bang!

Instantly, the male teachers in the office spurted nosebleeds and collapsed to the ground.

Sasuke, Choji, Kiba, and the others also blushed and quickly turned their heads away.

Seeing Shishou staring as well, Ino quickly covered his eyes and shouted at Naruto, "Naruto, don't use such indecent jutsu in front of Shishou!"

Hinata and Sakura, their faces red, also covered their eyes with their hands.

Ignoring Ino's words, Naruto reverted to his normal form and laughed at the collapsed Iruka:

"Hahaha, Iruka-sensei, I beat you!"

"Who says I can't graduate?"

Thunk! Iruka got up from the floor, wiped the blood from his nose, and bonked Naruto on the head, exasperated:

"Get out!"

...

In the end,

Due to Naruto and the others' antics, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was alerted.

With a wave of his hand, the Third Hokage denied all early graduation requests, instructing the students to focus on their studies.

In his view, there was no need for such rushed advancement during peaceful times.

Even Shishou and Sasuke's requests were directly rejected.

"Sigh, are you all happy now?"

During the lunch break, Shishou lay under the shade of a tree, looking at the clouds with a gloomy expression.

He just wanted to be an ordinary Genin in Konoha. Why was it so difficult?

"Here, Shishou, say ah~"

Hearing Shishou's grumbling, Ino cheerfully brought a piece of meat to his mouth.

'Hmm, Mrs. Yamanaka's cooking has improved again,' Shishou thought, savoring the meat.

"Shishou..."

Hinata, seeing Ino's action, also offered a piece of meat from her lunchbox to Shishou.

Looking at Hinata's small lunchbox, Shishou knew she probably wouldn't have enough to eat, but he still accepted the meat.

After finishing the two lunchboxes, Shishou stood up and smiled at Ino and Hinata:

"Let's go, we still have some time before class starts. Let's go get some ramen."

Ino blinked and said:

"Aren't you saving up for the wedding? Maybe we shouldn't go."

To help Shishou save for the bride price, Ino decided to cut back on her own spending.

Shishou shrugged and said, "Hinata didn't have enough to eat."

Hearing this, Hinata blushed and whispered, "I can eat less..."

Shishou laughed, "Come on, a bowl of ramen won't cost much."

Seeing Shishou leave, Ino pouted and quickly followed, dragging Hinata along.

...

"Three people, Ayame."

Arriving at Ichiraku Ramen, Shishou greeted Ayame and found a seat with Ino and Hinata.

Seeing the three of them again, Ayame smiled and said, "You three have a great relationship!"

Due to their frequent visits, Ayame was familiar with them.

Then, she whispered to Shishou with a teasing smile, "Shishou, who are you going to choose?"

Although she whispered to Shishou, Ino and Hinata, sitting across from him, clearly heard and perked up their ears.

Shishou smiled and said, "I choose Ayame-neechan."

"Tch!"

"Such a cheeky kid!"

Ayame rolled her eyes at Shishou and turned to prepare the ramen.

Her father was taking a break, so she would be cooking for the three of them.

"So, what kind of ramen do you want?"