Temari is Here

The next day, a surprise arrived at the Academy that lifted Ryomaru's mood. The excitement in the classroom was palpable as the door opened and Iruka entered, followed by a familiar figure. Ryomaru's eyes widened in delight, his heart leaping with joy. Standing next to Iruka was Temari, a friend he had bonded with during his visit to Suna.

When Ryomaru's eyes met Temari's, a spark of recognition and excitement flashed between them. Temari's mouth curled into a small smile, acknowledging their shared connection. But Ryomaru was momentarily puzzled; Temari was already a Genin, so what was she doing in the class?

The buzz of excited chatter filled the room as the other students tried to figure out who the new arrival was. Iruka, sensing the rising excitement, quickly raised his hand to silence the children.

"Calm down, you lot," Iruka said firmly, but his eyes twinkled with amusement. "We have another transfer student, this time from Suna. She is already a Genin, but she will spend her time with us to learn the ways of Konoha and teach about Suna. Get along. Now please introduce yourself." He gestured to Temari, his voice warm with welcome.

Temari stepped forward, her poise reflecting her status as a Genin, her eyes confident yet friendly. "Hi, everyone. I'm Temari from the Hidden Sand Village. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you and sharing what I know." Her voice was strong, yet approachable, and her words were met with a mix of curiosity and admiration.

Ryomaru couldn't help but grin at her introduction. He felt a surge of pride and happiness at having her here in Konoha, knowing that the time they would spend together would be both enjoyable and meaningful.

Iruka smiled at Temari's words, pleased with her attitude. "Thank you, Temari. You can take a seat next to Ryomaru." He gestured to an empty spot beside Ryomaru, and Temari nodded, moving gracefully to take her seat.

As she settled into her place, Ryomaru turned to her, his ice-blue eyes twinkling with genuine pleasure. "I'm glad you're here, Temari. It'll be fun to have you around."

Temari looked at him, her eyes reflecting the same happiness. "Me too, Ryomaru. It's going to be an interesting experience, I'm sure."

Iruka then started the class by scratching the back of his head, his eyes twinkling with enthusiasm. "To show the difference in cultures, I brought clouds today to ask Ryomaru-kun to demonstrate the Cloud Shaping Exercise for Chakra Control, but we now have another student from Suna. Temari, can you tell me the basic chakra control exercise you use? If it's easy to find, we can try all three together."

Temari smiled, her eyes shining with pride, and said, "It's pretty easy in Suna, and I'm sure it's easy here too. For basic training, we use Sand Drawings. Each student sits in front of a box of sand, and by using their chakra, they draw pictures."

Iruka's eyebrows rose in fascination as he nodded, appreciating the uniqueness of the exercise. "That's a clever way of training chakra control. No wonder Suna is so adept in Puppeteering."

Temari beamed with pride, her cheeks flushing slightly with pleasure at the recognition of her village's techniques. Her eyes met Ryomaru's, and they shared a moment of mutual understanding and excitement.

Soon, Iruka returned with another scroll and released all of them together. A pair of leaves, two boxes of sands, and two bundles of clouds appeared before the class. The room filled with gasps of awe and whispers of excitement.

Iruka called Temari and Ryomaru to the front of the class. "Please demonstrate your respective techniques, so we can all learn from them."

Ryomaru approached the cloud bundles, his ice-blue eyes focused and determined. With graceful movements, he began to channel his chakra into the clouds, his hands weaving intricate patterns. The clouds responded, forming shapes and figures as if painted by an invisible brush. The classroom watched in rapt attention as Ryomaru effortlessly shaped the clouds into the likeness of a soaring eagle.

Temari, meanwhile, positioned herself in front of a sand box, her eyes filled with concentration. She infused her chakra into the sand, guiding it with a deft touch. The grains of sand moved like liquid, forming a detailed depiction of a desert landscape complete with dunes and cacti. Her control was impeccable, reflecting her mastery over the technique.

The class erupted in applause, their faces lit with wonder and appreciation for the extraordinary display of skill.

"Excellent, both of you!" Iruka exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine admiration. "Now, let's split the class into groups and have everyone try these exercises."

As the class divided and began their practice, Ryomaru and Temari assisted their classmates, guiding them through the exercises with patience and encouragement.

Ryomaru's team, consisting of Choji, Hinata, Ino, and Shino, gathered around the cloud bundle, each one fascinated by the unique chakra control technique they had just witnessed. Ryomaru stood at the forefront, guiding them through the process with a calm and confident demeanor.

Hinata was the first to approach, her pale lavender eyes sparkling with curiosity. Her relationship with Ryomaru had only improved since his visit to the Hyuga Clan, and she felt more comfortable around him. Her cheeks were tinged with a soft blush, and her voice was gentle but filled with determination. "Ryomaru-kun, can I try first?"

Ryomaru looked at her, his ice-blue eyes warm with encouragement. "Of course, Hinata-chan. Go ahead. Just remember to focus and control your chakra flow."

Hinata nodded and reached out to the clouds, her hands trembling slightly. Ryomaru stood close, observing her movements and ready to guide her if needed. The other members of the team watched with bated breath, Ino's eyes wide with amazement and wonder, the technique appearing more fashionable to her than the leaf training.

Hinata's fingertips touched the clouds, and she began to channel her chakra into them. The clouds responded slowly at first, wavering under her unsure touch. But as she concentrated, they began to take form. A soft smile played on Ryomaru's lips as he watched her shape the clouds into a delicate flower.

"You're doing great, Hinata-chan," he praised, his voice filled with genuine admiration.

Hinata's eyes glowed with happiness at his words, and she continued to guide the clouds, her movements growing more confident. The rest of the team cheered her on, their faces reflecting their excitement and pride.

Ino was next to try, her eyes still fixed on the clouds. "That's incredible, Ryomaru-kun! Can I try now?" she asked, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm.

"Of course, Ino-chan," Ryomaru responded, gesturing her forward. "Just like Hinata-chan did, concentrate your chakra and let it flow into the clouds."

Ino stepped up, her hands poised, her eyes filled with determination. As she began to shape the clouds, Ryomaru observed her closely, ready to offer guidance. The clouds moved under her touch, forming a stylish design that reflected Ino's flair for fashion.

"Amazing, Ino-chan!" Ryomaru exclaimed, his voice filled with encouragement. "You have a natural talent for this."

Ino's face lit up with joy at his words, her eyes sparkling with pride. "Thank you, Ryomaru-kun! This is so much fun!"

Shino and Choji also took their turns, each one displaying their unique approach to the technique. Ryomaru guided them with patience and care, his words of praise and encouragement bolstering their confidence.

As the class continued, Ryomaru's team worked together, learning from one another and enjoying the shared experience. They laughed and cheered each other on, their connection deepening as they explored this new facet of their training.

The atmosphere in the classroom was electric, filled with the thrill of discovery and the joy of friendship. Iruka observed them all with satisfaction, his eyes twinkling with pride as he watched his students grow and learn.

By the time the class came to an end, each member of Ryomaru's team had succeeded in shaping the clouds in their own unique way. They gathered around Ryomaru, their faces glowing with excitement and gratitude.

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