Ch 14: Unspoken rule of Ninja Academy

The training ground was really crowded.

That was Tatsumi's first reaction, while Mikoto quietly stayed by his side, not making a sound.

It seemed she was also taking this outdoor class very seriously. Usually, she would occasionally pull Tatsumi aside to chat.

It seems the young trio of gambling, drugs, and vice are still very popular in Konoha.

Of course, this is for most people who don't understand them.

The Ninja Academy was created by the Second Hokage. After the Third Hokage took office, the school underwent a major renovation and expansion.

Now, the school has added a super-large training ground, and various training facilities have been added one after another.

This not only represents the village's emphasis on the school but also expresses the Hokage and Konoha's emphasis on and cultivation of civilian ninjas on a deeper level.

Therefore, it is based on this that Konoha can continuously produce one genius after another, like leeks.

The saying that Konoha is the cradle of geniuses is not just casually said. Even if there is a genius destroyer like Danzo internally, geniuses will be produced generation after generation.

This is inseparable from the well-established Ninja Academy system.

"Alright, brats, quiet down for a moment."

The current time is Konoha Year 26. Jiraiya, who has just turned 16, apart from his jonin vest, has no other decorations that distinguish him from the Toad Sage of the future.

His head of white hair gives people the feeling of a delinquent youth.

He stood on the wooden platform built in the training ground and said loudly.

His voice, infused with chakra, allowed all the students in the audience to hear clearly, even without a megaphone or anything like that.

"Let's start with self-introductions. I believe many students should already know our names. That's right, my name is the famous Jiraiya, Konoha's outstanding jonin, a handsome genius ninja. And this person next to me is my teammate and subordinate, Orochimaru, and this person over here is Tsunade."

Hearing Jiraiya say that he was his subordinate, Orochimaru revealed an extremely subtle expression. He really dared to say that.

As Jiraiya finished speaking, Tsunade nodded in acknowledgment, her golden hair looking very beautiful. She also waved to the students below the stage.

The boys below immediately became as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

And Orochimaru, who would become Snake-sensei in the future, also nodded to the students below the stage.

"The main reason for coming to the Ninja Academy this time is because we were entrusted by our teacher, who is the current Third Hokage. As the future of Konoha Village, he hopes to give you a clearer understanding of the ninja world you will be joining in the future. As the principal of the Ninja Academy, he will also consider coming to the Ninja Academy to give you a few lessons."

"That's great! Long live Lord Third Hokage! Thank you, Lord Hokage! Long live Lord Jiraiya! Long live Lady Tsunade! Long live Lord Orochimaru!"

The quiet atmosphere was quickly heated up. Jiraiya still had some tricks up his sleeve.

Almost all the students were excited about the Third Hokage's decision.

These slogans were shouted out instantly, but this was everyone's own will.

Compared to those clan ninjas, civilian ninjas undoubtedly account for a larger number, so the atmosphere in the training ground seemed very high.

This has nothing to do with Konoha's politics; it's just to cultivate a glorious and righteous image. After all, it must start from childhood.

Of course, in addition to starting from childhood, it is also necessary to "work hard and be pragmatic, and focus on implementation," and of course, you must also have the acting skills of a movie star.

Danzo's gloomy expression would not work.

Of course, the benefits these children receive are also real.

"Orochimaru, it's up to you next." Jiraiya took a step back and gave the position on the stage to his good buddy Orochimaru.

"...Mm."

Orochimaru, with pale skin, walked up calmly.

"One day is very short, and there are only three of us, so the outdoor training class this time will not adopt the usual one-on-one method. The specific rules need to be changed."

Orochimaru formed hand seals, and soon the training ground began to move quickly, with some parts rising, eventually forming several high platforms on which battles could be conducted.

"If you want to grow into towering trees that support Konoha, it is impossible without enough battles. So fully demonstrate your strength, young ninjas. We will be watching you from above."

"Now I will explain the rules: First is grade-level confrontation. The top three in each grade will form a team. Then they will compete against teams from other grades. Finally, the top three in the entire school will be guided by me, Jiraiya, and Tsunade respectively."

"If there are students who I think are particularly outstanding, they can also seek guidance from me in the future. My promise will always be valid."

The Ninja Academy is not just a place to learn theoretical knowledge. It is normal for students to practice against each other in outdoor classes, and the school also strongly encourages this kind of healthy competition.

So no student would have any objections to the rules set by Orochimaru.

"Here are the boxes for drawing numbers. There will be one in front of each grade. Those who draw the same number can go to the stage to compete. The winners will participate in the next round of selection."

Jiraiya continued after moving all six boxes to each platform.

"Don't rush, one by one."

Next to the platforms, the grade numbers were written. Tatsumi and Uchiha Mikoto arrived at "Platform Two," and Jiraiya, who was standing on the side, said to them.

"Mikoto, you go first." Tatsumi shrugged indifferently. There were a lot of people in each grade of the Ninja Academy now, probably two to three hundred people in each grade. So now there were nearly a thousand people on the wide training ground.

"Okay." Mikoto nodded obediently and reached for the number box in front of her.

"Wait a moment." Tatsumi grabbed Mikoto's hand reaching for the number box, then formed a hand seal with his right hand, and immediately the position where the number box was placed turned into a kunai.

"Such tricks, Lord Jiraiya, are really humorous." Jiraiya asked with a laugh, noticing the clan crests on Mikoto and Tatsumi.

"Tatsumi."

"Able to detect the traces of genjutsu at the first time, not bad, not bad. As expected of the Uchiha clan. Your strength is really good, you should also be the first to discover it." Jiraiya looked around the training ground and found that the other number boxes were still in place without undoing the traces of the genjutsu.

"Just lucky." Tatsumi shook his head, not becoming complacent because of Jiraiya's praise.

This was just a very simple genjutsu. It was nothing to him.

"Go now, Mikoto."

"Okay."

"What number?"

"Number six."

After seeing Mikoto take out the number, Tatsumi reached into the number box and took out number eight.

After Tatsumi was Nawaki, then Minato, and finally Nara and Akimichi, and finally those children who were more on the periphery.

Although the order of drawing numbers is not particular, that is only on the surface.

Tatsumi, the first place in the second grade, would have been the first to draw, but he gave the opportunity to Mikoto first, then Nawaki, then Minato, and then Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka.

The strong have priority, which is also a default unspoken rule of the Ninja Academy.

"What number are you?" Tatsumi leaned his head in front of Minato.

"It's number one, I'll be the first to go on stage." Minato said with a smile, slowly walking onto the sparring platform.

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