Academy Tings

Ketsueki stepped into the Hokage's office. "Good job on making it to the academy, Ketsueki," the Hokage remarked.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage," Ketsueki replied.

"Oh, stop with that crap; just call me Grandpa, young one," the Hokage chuckled.

"Thank God, tired of this formality crap," Ketsueki signed internally.

"Here, take your keys to your apartment and your monthly allowance of 1000 ryo."

"Thank you, Grandpa," Ketsueki added with a grin.

As Ketsueki approached his new dwelling, he couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and responsibility.

He opened the door and was met with a small humble apartment with a bed in the corner a table and a toilet and shower.

''Well, it's not much but it's something''.

After thoroughly inspecting all that, his apartment had to offer, he ventured out to the market to purchase essential items such as toothpaste, toilet rolls, and other necessities.

 Upon returning home, I diligently cleaned my room and then slept soundly like a rock until the morning.

 The first day at the academy greeted me with a vibrant energy. Clad in my ninja attire, I made my way through the bustling streets toward the academy grounds.

Entering the classrooms, I found my place among the new students. The lessons covered a wide range of topics, from history to survival skills.

 Among them, I encountered the concept of Leaf Concentration – a skill that required utmost focus and control over one's chakra.

In the hand seal and jutsu lessons, the instructor demonstrated intricate hand seals and explained the nuances of chakra manipulation.

"Boar, Dog, Monkey, Ram, Horse, Bird, Rat, Tiger, Ox, Snake, Dragon, Rabbit – these are the most basic seals; make sure you memorize these by tomorrow."

My fingers fumbled through the seals, finding it a bit challenging initially. The complexity of the jutsu lessons added another layer of challenge, leaving me determined but slightly overwhelmed.

"Alright, boys and girls, this here is a chakra control test. You will all take this in your hands and flow the right amount of chakra through it. If it starts playing music, you are flowing the right amount of chakra."

The day also featured Taijustu sparring sessions. As students paired off to practice hand-to-hand combat, the academy grounds echoed with the sounds of controlled strikes and evasive manoeuvres. The ones who came out on top were from the Uchiha and Hyuga clans. The top 5 in everything were:

Hayato Uchiha, a fierce Uchiha who took pride in his fire jutsu and excelled in all categories.

Harumi Hyuga, a branch member whose Taijustu prowess was on another level – the same one who defeated Ketsueki.

Maki Senju, a lady with immense chakra reserves, specialized in jutsu and the Senju fighting style for Taijustu but lacked a bit in the IQ department.

Yukiya Uchiha, proficient in fire jutsu and average in other areas.

And myself, due to my almost perfect grade scores. I secured my place there because of my exceptional physical and chakra control performance.

On my way home, I entered the library, showed him my academy badge, and walked inside.

"Only rank D scrolls, boy!" he clarified rudely.

"Tchh, what's up his ass? Alright, these three are what I need to master:

Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique): This technique creates illusionary copies of the user. It is a basic skill that tests the student's ability to manipulate chakra for creating tangible duplicates.

Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique): This jutsu allows the user to transform their appearance into that of another person or object. It tests the student's skill in fine chakra control and adaptability in various situations.

Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique): This technique involves quickly replacing the user's body with another object or person in the vicinity, allowing them to avoid attacks. It evaluates the student's reflexes, speed, and strategic thinking.

"Let's get started!"