Chapter 85 Lecture Notes

Going to the Ninja Academy as an ANBU's retiree for exchange was scheduled for four days later, for a duration of one day.

Having accepted this quite special and public mission, Logan naturally conducted a thorough study upon returning home.

Well, it's important not to embarrass oneself.

After reading every word, Logan didn't know what kind of smile to put on, 'It was indeed not much different from scholars and experts giving lectures in schools.'

'I can imagine a group of Chunin teachers and scattered students welcoming us at the school's entrance...' Logan rubbed his chin, and felt embarrassed, especially when he thought that among these students would be the Konoha Twelve.

The mission document was written in detail. The general process for that day was as follows: Logan and the other two retired ANBU's members would arrive at the Ninja Academy in the morning, have a friendly conversation with the school teachers and leaders, then proceed to observe the students' teaching situation, have another discussion after lunch... In the afternoon, they would give a lecture, with the content prepared by the Anbu, to expand the new horizons of these future seedlings of Konoha.

"The first part is easy. I'll follow behind with my hands behind my back, walking through the classrooms with a serious expression. Those little brats would be looking up to me... If there's a surprise classroom inspection, I'll just nod along if someone says something nice. Simple and easy..." Logan quickly formulated the plan. Having lived in Konoha for so many years, he had never properly visited the Ninja Academy, so this was a good opportunity.

"But the last part, the lecture, is a bit troublesome." Logan shook the papers and then looked at the instructions on it, "It won't be easy for three people to lecture in front of more than a hundred students."

Speaking of teaching, Logan did have some experience teaching Sasuke, but that is completely different from giving lectures in a systematic and orderly manner. And facing one person versus over a hundred strangers, the pressure was more unbearable for Logan than facing enemies in battle.

"What should I prepare? Should I invite a Chunin to spar on the spot?" Logan racked his brains but couldn't come up with any ideas. He was really unfamiliar with such thing, and it was not easy to find the appropriate content and explain it well to the children who had not graduated. He couldn't embarrass himself by awkwardly reciting the ANBU's regulations manual? That would be very humiliating.

Logan was caught in a dilemma. For three consecutive days, from Taijutsu to Genjutsu, he couldn't figure out what to teach. The content he reluctantly organized himself seemed inadequate. And he even postponed studying Forbidden Technique, something he would usually do every day, for this matter.

"Argh, I can't take it anymore!" Logan threw down his pen, and the papers on the table were a mess, "I can't write the lecture notes at all. Is it too late to give up the mission now?"

Logan felt exhausted. He glanced at the calendar on the wall. Tomorrow was the day to go to the Ninja Academy, but there was no progress in preparing the lecture. He didn't even go to visit Aida as planned.

The trash can was filled with discarded papers. Suddenly, Logan's eyes lit up, and he clasped his hands together, "That's right, I can ask Uncle Aida for help!"

It can be said that Aida is a Ninja who had come out of the system solidly. Moreover, he was older, mature, and had been a teacher of Genin for quite some time, so he looked very reliable.

After thinking it, Logan immediately acted on it. It was already noon, so Logan tidied up a bit and set out in the direction of the Hyuga Clan's compound.

The streets were winding, so Logan jumped directly onto the rooftops, leaping toward the distance Chakra attached to the soles of his feet allowed him to move smoothly among the high-rise buildings and power lines. On the way, he was noticed by ordinary Ninjas on duty, but when they saw the Jonin Vest and forehead protector on him, they didn't say anything and turned a blind eye.

In no time, Logan arrived at the Hyuga Clan's compound. After entering, he quickly met his old friend.

"Uncle Aida." Logan looked at the familiar man in front of him. His figure was still robust, and his complexion was good, but looking at the subtleties of his movements, Logan felt that his skills seemed to have declined...

"Kid, it's been a long time since you visited me." Aida was dressed in a formal kimono, with a few more wrinkles on his face. Despite his usually serious demeanor, a genuine smile couldn't help but appear on his face, and he casually patted Logan's shoulder with force.

Solid and steady, Logan's movements were barely visible. Aida was a bit surprised but then smiled even more, "It seems you're making great progress."

"Well, well, Uncle, you're still the skilled one." Logan replied, observing the strict atmosphere around them. It was rare to hear loud voices inside the Hyuga Clan's compound.

"You're exaggerating. I know better than anyone else about your current level compared to before." Aida remarked, noticing Logan's concern for the clan's matters. After signaling to a few clan's members at the entrance, he led Logan toward his own courtyard.

As a senior figure within the clan, Aida held considerable influence, especially in the Hyuga Clan, which have strict hierarchy. From what Logan understood, Aida's status as a retired ANBU's member still carried some weight here.

Calmly ignoring the curious gazes of the Hyuga Clan's members along the way, Logan glanced around but didn't spot any familiar faces like Neji or Hinata.

'My luck is always bad.'

After sighing to himself, Logan, who followed behind Aida, had already arrived in the courtyard. Soon, he received a warm reception.

Aida's wife and his two children all knew Logan. After all, he had come here before and Aida also mentioned him occasionally when they were still in the ANBU.

The two children, a boy and a girl, were at different stages of development. The boy is in Ninja Academy, while the girl is still in the early stages of speaking and walking. Logan hadn't heard of their names in the original work, but it was fine if they led ordinary lives.

After having lunch with great hospitality, it seemed evident to Aida that Logan had come with something on his mind, so he sent his children away. After pouring the tea, his gentle wife also left to take care of the children.

"So, what's on your mind?" Aida sat meticulously, taking a sip of tea with standard movements.

"..." Logan wiped his sweat when he heard this, feeling a bit awkward, "Uncle, in your eyes, do you think I only visit you when I have something to ask you?"

"Oh?" Aida raised an eyebrow, "So, you don't have anything to discuss?"

Logan coughed and said, "Well, um, haha, I do have something…"

A hint of amusement flashed in Aida's eyes, and he took the initiative to say, "I received a task from the ANBU regarding an exchange with the Ninja Academy. Surprisingly, your name was on the list... Why did you leave the ANBU, kid?"

Logan felt a bit embarrassed. In Aida's mind, someone like him without a prestigious background and with little skill could have made a decent living in Konoha with his ANBU qualifications. His long-term considerations were not hypocritical.

Fortunately, Aida didn't seem to blame him much in the end.

"Well, I just wanted to change the environment." Logan scratched his head, "Being a Captain isn't that interesting anyway..."

Aida's stern demeanor didn't betray any dissatisfaction. After a few seconds of silence, he just nodded, then avoided the topic. After all, Life was one's own journey.

"So, did you come to discuss tomorrow's 'exchange'?"

Logan didn't want to dwell on it, so he nodded quickly and said, "Yes, there's a lecture at the end, and I've been struggling with it for a while. I can't figure it out, so I come to you for help."

"Lectures?" Aida's expression showed a hint of surprise, "Is it difficult?"

"…"

Logan was very powerless to refute, 'Alright, you are awesome.'

Seeing Logan's helpless expression, Aida understood and shook his head, "I didn't expect you to be stumped by this. In terms of making lecture notes... well, you are still quite young."

Aida stood up and took out a stack of paper from the study room, "I've already discussed this with another retired ANBU colleague. Since the three of us will be in the same classroom, it's best to give lectures together. I didn't know what you were preparing, so I was planning to contact you."

Taking the lecture notes, Logan noticed the strong handwriting and felt a refreshing sense just from the layout.

"Discussion on the Three-Body Technique?"

"Uncle, this seems too simple. It feels boring."

"..."