Ninja School

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Time passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye, Konoha reached its 56th year since its establishment.

On this day, the sun shone brightly, and a spring breeze blew, causing the leaves in the forest to rustle.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Early in the morning, Yato got up and pounded the wooden stakes. Compared to a year ago, he could clearly feel that he had become much stronger.

Not only was his body several times stronger, but even without the blessing of gravity, he could easily punch out 400 Doriki forces and was only one step away from mastering the Navy's six-style. At the same time, due to his continuous practice, the chakra reserves in his body reached the peak of Genin, nearing Chunin level.

For a ninja as young as 6 to 7 years old, he could already be called an absolute monster. Even compared to Uchiha Itachi, he was stronger. According to the manga, Uchiha Itachi entered the Ninja School at age 6 and graduated a year later with absolute strength that outclassed his peers. Whether in ninjutsu, taijutsu, or genjutsu, he was far superior, becoming the strongest Genin upon graduation with the strength of a Chunin.

Yet despite Uchiha Itachi's excellents, Yato was confident he could fight him now. Yato had more chakra, a stronger body, and a top-notch blood limit. The only thing he needed to guard against was Itachi's genjutsu. As for Kakashi, the genius ninja who graduated at five, Yato was even more confident in defeating him.

Kakashi's early graduation was a necessity due to the chaos of the third Ninja War, which forced Konoha to graduate students early to fill the manpower shortage. In a peaceful era, Kakashi would have attended school like Uchiha Itachi.

Yato's gravity bloodline made him extremely skilled in close combat, countering the swordsmanship of the Hatake clan. 

"Yato, it's almost time!" Riku Next to him suddenly opened its mouth, bit a chicken leg, chewed it, and swallowed it, then said, "It's your first day at Ninja School; you'd better not be late."

"I know," Yato replied, retracting his fist, walking to the river, and jumping in to wash his body. He then returned to the wooden house, changed into a new black yukata, and walked towards Konoha Village. 

This year marked the 55th year of Konoha, the same day Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke were entering school.

This was also the day Yato entered school. He swapped his worn-out yukata for a new one, a gift from Might Guy, who had initially wanted Yato to wear green tights to match him. However, Yato, who found his teacher's style too flashy, opted for the black yukata instead.

Ninja School, founded by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, had become a critical part of Konoha's development. The school's contribution to Konoha's dominance in the Ninja World Wars was invaluable, producing many of the village's finest ninjas. Yato believed the Second Hokage's achievements were no less significant than those of his brother, Senju Hashirama.

At Ninja School, theoretical knowledge formed the core curriculum, covering chakra concepts, extraction, basic applications, and introductions to ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. This knowledge was essential for civilian students, while children from ninja families had access to this information from a young age.

In addition to strength, Ninja School taught skills essential for missions, such as reconnaissance, concealment, and counter-reconnaissance. Yato needed the school to teach him how to be a ninja, not just how to be strong.

Approaching the school, Yato noticed the lively atmosphere, contrasting with the quiet environment where he trained. Many children, accompanied by their parents, were excited to enter the campus.

Upon entering the school, Yato sat cross-legged under a tree, refining his chakra while waiting for the entrance ceremony to begin.

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When the Third Hokage appeared, everyone grew respectful and serious. Most children were surprised to see him. He smiled gently and began his speech with, "Congratulations to all of you for passing the entrance exams." The surrounding chunins asked for silence as Lord Hokage spoke.

Yato thought, "Here it is; I guess I'll finally experience his legendary skill of influencing young kids. In my previous life, everyone talked about Naruto's 'talk no jutsu.' But no one ever mentioned how Hiruzen influenced Naruto to work hard and risk his life to protect the very people who made his life miserable!"

The Third Hokage continued, "Now that you have entered the academy, we will teach you the ways of a Konoha Shinobi. This academy, created by Lord Second Hokage, has trained many great ninjas, including me. I still remember the fun and battles we had. Ninjas who graduate ensure our village stays safe and peaceful. "Shortly, it will be up to you to carry forward that will."

"The Will of Fire, as Lord First Hokage called it, will be yours to uphold. Love your village, and ensure that your will of fire preserves peace and prosperity. Carry on the will of fire within you, brighter than anyone else. Let every other village know that the will of fire still burns brightest.

"Konoha is not only a village; it is also our common home. Even if we are not related by blood, it cannot stop us from wanting to protect the village and our loved ones."

"Wherever leaves are flying, there will be fire burning. The fire will illuminate the village, and new leaves will sprout again."

"I am Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, who inherited the spirit of the First and Second Hokages. One day, I will grow old and fall! But the pillars of the village will not fall, because you will become the new pillars of Konoha."

In the Ninja School auditorium, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the highest authority of the school, conveyed the spirit of Konoha, the Will of Fire. He had a kind expression and a gentle tone, and his voice was not loud. Yet, except for Yato, all the children, including Uchiha Sasuke, were excited and inspired by his speech.

Yato observed this with indifference. The concept of the Will of Fire drove countless Konoha ninjas to fight and die without regret, proud to sacrifice for the village. Yato did not share this spirit or will. His life belonged only to himself, and he would not die for others.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen finished his speech, the opening ceremony ended, and the children returned to their classrooms. On the first day, the students were very active. In Class A, boys chased each other while girls gathered to chat.

Yato walked in last, immediately drawing attention, especially from the girls. Despite being only six years old, Yato was very handsome. His long hair looked elegant in a black yukata, and his mysterious aura captivated the girls, though none dared approach him due to his cold demeanor.

Many boys felt uneasy and planned to humiliate him in class, seeing him as an easy target compared to Uchiha Sasuke and Hyuga Hanabi, who had powerful families to back them.

"Can I sit here?" Hanabi asked, pulling her sister Hinata along. Without waiting for an answer, she sat next to Yato. Unlike her timid sister, Hanabi was brave and persistent.

"We will be classmates in the future. Please give me more advice." Seeing Yato ignore her, Hanabi introduced her sister, "This is my sister Hinata. We are twins!"

"Hello... Hello, please give me your advice."

Hinata knew that the boy in front of her was the one her sister delivered meals to every day. She was curious and looked at him with blinking eyes, but only dared to do so secretly. She was very timid and extremely shy.

However, when she realized that Yato had not said a word from beginning to end, completely treating the two sisters as air while Hanabi kept trying to talk to him, Hinata suddenly felt indignant and sorry for her sister.

She wanted to say something but never had the courage to speak. Instead, when Yato's eyes casually swept over her, she quickly lowered her head, her legs shaking.

"So... so scary..." She now somewhat understood what her sister meant. This boy, close to their age, was different from everyone she had ever seen. So scary!

Thinking of this, she looked at Hanabi with nothing but admiration.

The day passed quickly.

Today was the first day of school for new students. Yato learned very little from the ninja school. Iruka spent a large part of his time communicating with students. Most of what he talked about in class was chakra refinement, without even mentioning the basic three-body technique.

Yato was very dissatisfied with such a result. A whole day of training time was wasted.

So when the school bell rang, he ignored his classmates and teachers, got up, and left the classroom directly. He didn't plan to waste any more time and intended to start his daily training immediately after returning.

After school, countless parents gathered at the school gate. When they saw their children coming out, they immediately waved and asked with smiles about what happened at school today.

Yato walked through them all. Some parents immediately hugged their children and warned them not to get too close to him.

"Lady Hanabi, Lady Hinata, you should go home; the clan's head is still waiting for you!"

Hanabi wanted to follow but was stopped by a servant. She could only watch Yato's back disappear completely at the school gate.

Without any signs, her mood became worse. Her heart felt like it was being twisted. She could only hold her palms against her chest. It seemed that only by doing so could she feel better.

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