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In the northeast corner of the Konoha village, an orphanage was located. The place was filled with the sounds of children playing and laughing as they chased each other, but one child stood out - a boy no older than four who sat under a tree, reading a book alone.

The dean smiled at the familiar scene, always feeling her heart warm when she saw the children happy. However, when her eyes landed on the boy, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. He was alone for the majority of the time, absorbed in his own world, and during the rest of the time, he was at the orphanage, helping with whatever he could. Although his responsible personality made the dean proud, she couldn't help but attribute these traits to his lack of family growing up.

The boy, Haru Ishida, was known for his calm personality and helpful nature. He became an orphan at the age of one when bandits killed his parents. He was rescued by a ninja who found him and brought him back to the village. Since then, he has lived in the orphanage. Recently, he approached the only literate person in the orphanage, the dean, seeking to learn how to read and write.

She agreed and began teaching him in recent months. Although she was aware that he was an easier child to handle, it still surprised her how easy it was. Haru was very intelligent, and she didn't need to teach him something twice. He was always very focused and adaptable, as he would try to put what he had learned into practice. This made her even happier. His intelligence will likely prove to be a great advantage to him in the future.

The dean once again lamented about the condition of the orphanage. Despite her best efforts, life was still tough. However, at the very least, children in Konoha could grow up safely compared to the children during the Warring States period who had already experienced war and death. Having survived that period, she knew how lucky they are.

Haru was reincarnated, and since the death of his parents, he has been receiving memories from a completely different person. The memories were chaotic and disordered, but he was able to put them together. From what he gathered, he was once an ordinary person living a peaceful life in a society vastly different from his current surroundings, as it lacked the presence of villages, ninja, and wars, creating a world unlike any he experiences now, before passing away in his mid-twenties due to heart disease. Now, he lives in Konoha, the village hidden among the leaves in the Land of Fire, as an ordinary orphan.

Since the dean started teaching him, he has learned more than just writing and reading. He has also acquired a lot of common sense that he previously lacked. Despite the knowledge he gained from the memories, there were still gaps in his understanding, such as the ninja academy. He learned that not all children can attend, as there is a qualifying test consisting of a written and physical examination. Realizing the importance of excelling academically, he started reading, knowing that his physical condition, which was average or even below-average, would not be enough. As he lacked proper nutrition, he knew he wouldn't be able to compete with other village children, especially those from clans who probably received better education and resources from their elders since their births.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted Haru's daze, and he looked up from his book. He saw a group of excited children surrounding two older boys who were holding a fish in their hands, with huge grins on their faces. At that moment, the dean arrived with a worried expression. Haru was aware that the boys should not have gone to the lake, as it was one of the dangerous places in Konoha, even though the village was considered safe. The lake was home to dangerous creatures such as snakes and poisonous fish, which could pose a threat to children, even if they were not a threat to the majority of the villagers. As expected, the dean began scolding the boys for their irresponsible actions and gave them a long lecture on safety and caution. While this was happening, Haru stood there deep in thought, watching the children following the dean excitedly, asking about the menu for dinner.

The previous accident has given Haru an idea. The writing test posed no difficulty for him as he has read many books and is confident in his abilities to pass it with flying colors. However, the physical test is a different story. Haru has not prepared for it and, to be honest, couldn't prepare for it. He realizes that if he wants to improve physically, he needs to start exercising, but that means he would need to increase his food consumption, which isn't possible given the limited food at the orphanage. Haru's rough plan is to start fishing from the lake to improve his diet. He knows it's a risk, but if he succeeds, it could be the solution he needs for now.

Time passed quickly and it was soon dinnertime. The children's joyful voices could be heard as they eagerly discussed the tasty fish soup. Haru rose from the table and took his empty plate to the sink. On his way, he overheard the two boys from earlier relating their adventure to the children. He paused to listen to their story. After gathering the information he needed, he resumed his journey to the sink, finished his task, and then went to his room. He lay on his bed, reviewing what he knew and what he had just heard. He discovered from their conversation that they only caught fish close to the shore, not far out. Haru realized that with the proper tools and a trap, he could successfully carry out his fishing plan if he was cautious. With a contented smile on his face, Haru drifted off to sleep after further contemplation.