Chapter 4: Ninja School

Although Yue Yan wasn't an official doctor, he went to the Konoha Hospital every morning without fail. While learning Mystical Palm Technique, he also enriched his clinical experience.

In the afternoon, he went to the vegetable market to search for treasure chests, and he reserved the evenings for training.

One year passed quickly. During this time, Yue Yan not only fully mastered Pikachu's skills, but also developed some unique derivative skills of his own on the basis of Mystical Palm Technique.

This made Yue Yan realize that when obtaining a Pokémon template, the most important thing wasn't the fancy skills, but the Pokémon itself. Skills were just a stepping - stone for Yue Yan to get familiar with the Pokémon template.

With the template, even if he didn't draw the desired skills, Yue Yan could develop them on his own. Moreover, it was easier to develop and learn Pokémon skills compared to learning ninjutsu. As for ninjutsu, Yue Yan learned some Auxiliary ninjutsu such as Shifting Body Technique and Shadow Clone Technique. After all, his Mother and Father were both ninjas and had left behind some ninja scrolls.

Yue Yan knew very well that for a civilian ninja like him to reach the pinnacle of this world, besides the system, he also needed to work hard on his own.

It was a pity that he still didn't know what level of treasure chest could yield a Pokémon template.

Just as Yue Yan was lost in these thoughts, a youthful and energetic voice rang in his ears.

"Yue Yan, could you help me deal with these two fish?"

Might Duy handed the two newly - bought fish to Yue Yan. Yue Yan smiled and took them, expertly slaughtering and processing the fish.

During his one - year part - time work at the vegetable market, Yue Yan often saw civilian - born ninjas like Might Duy and the future Yellow Flash Minato Namikaze. Through conversations, he gradually got to know them. Although they weren't exactly friends, they could at least exchange a few words when meeting on the street.

Might Duy was okay; Yue Yan had known him before and had become quite familiar with him over the past year. But for someone like Minato Namikaze, who was highly regarded by the Third Hokage, if Yue Yan tried to approach him deliberately, he would definitely be invited by the Anbu for a "chat", and he might even catch the attention of Tanzō hiding in the shadows.

Moreover, Madara Uchiha of the Uchiha Clan was still alive, and Black Zetsu was lurking in the shadows. Before he got stronger, Yue Yan thought it better not to expose himself to them.

While thinking about these things, Yue Yan handed the processed fish back to Might Duy.

After taking the fish, Might Duy gave Yue Yan a thumbs - up, the signature gesture of the Green Jumpsuit Clan. His white teeth glistened in the sunlight.

"Thanks a lot, young Yue Yan. How about doing ten hand - stands runs around Konoha in the name of youth?"

"Uncle Duy, forget it, please."

Since working at the Konoha Hospital, Yue Yan had become a bit averse to things that might damage the trust between him and his patients.

Don't ask how reluctant the patients were when they saw Yue Yan, who had trained with Tenten and Might Duy, as their doctor. Let's just say it was a good thing the hospital had enough staff at that time, otherwise, there might have been a ruckus over medical services.

Seemingly recalling something, Might Duy asked Yue Yan before leaving, "Yue Yan, you should be about the same age as Guy. Next year is the start of the ninja school semester. Do you have any plans?"

Hearing this, Yue Yan just remembered this matter. However, he had no intention of not going to the ninja school. Although the Third Ninja World War would break out after his graduation, the battlefield would definitely be a good place to obtain better treasure chests. Moreover, after graduating from the ninja school, there would be a Team - Leading Jonin to lead the team, so his safety would also be guaranteed.

"As for me, I also plan to go to the ninja school to study."

Hearing that Yue Yan would also go to the ninja school, Might Duy's eyes immediately lit up. Although he always talked about youth and regarded ridicule as support, he was actually a thoughtful person. From his observation, Yue Yan trained hard and was very sensible at a young age. After entering the ninja school, he could ask Yue Yan to take care of Guy.

Hearing Might Duy's request, Yue Yan said it was no problem. After all, that was the future King Guy, a tough guy who almost decided the outcome of the final battle by opening the Eight Gates. There was no harm in getting on good terms with him.

Seeing Yue Yan agree, Might Duy was so touched that he shed tears and was about to give Yue Yan a bear hug. In response, Yue Yan took a step back directly.

Watching Might Duy's tears flowing freely as if they cost nothing, even though he knew that the tight - suit clan was always like this and he had seen it several times, he still felt disgusted every time.

During the ninja school entrance exam, Yue Yan came to take it as scheduled. It was just some physical and general knowledge tests, and he passed them easily. After that, he just had to wait for the new term to start.

On the first day of school, the Third kage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood on the podium and gave a speech about the [Will of Fire] as usual.

"Where the leaves of Konoha dance, the fire will burn continuously. Where the leaves flutter, the fire burns brightly, and the light will illuminate the village..."

The parents kept clapping and praising Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third kage. Well, he was the leader of the village after all. On the contrary, the four - or five - year - old new students didn't understand what the [Will of Fire] was. Compared with listening to the boring speech, they gathered in small groups and whispered to each other.

Yue Yan, mingling among the new students, scanned around and found many familiar faces.

The second son of the Third Hokage, who would be worth 35 million ryo in the future, was standing beside Kurenai Yūhi, pretending to be mature with a lollipop in his mouth. And there was Obito Uchiha, who was late again because of doing good deeds. He also had a stupid look on his face and was standing beside Rin Nohara with brown hair. He didn't look like the future big boss who would destroy the ninja world at all. Beside Rin Nohara was Kakashi, with dead - fish eyes, white hair, and a mask. He was the future well - known Konoha Technician, a man who could match anyone.

And beside Kakashi stood a man, none other than Might Guy, wearing a tight - fitting green suit, with thick eyebrows and a bowl - cut hairstyle. Why were the previous two pairs a man and a woman, while here it's two men?

Huh? I've spotted a blind spot!

Sure enough, the reason why Kakashi and Might Guy were confirmed bachelors in the end has been found.

While Yue Yan was silently complaining about Kakashi and Might Guy in his heart, the parents behind him gathered together and started chatting.

When Shigure looked at his daughter, he noticed Asuma, who had been harassing her. The old father was extremely angry. He wished he could go up right away and teach this pig trying to take advantage of his precious daughter a lesson. However, since Hiruzen Sarutobi (Third Hokage) was up there, even if he wanted to teach Asuma a lesson, he had to wait until they were in private.

Just as he was silently thinking about an excuse to beat up Asuma later, a sarcastic voice came.

"Shigure, it seems that your daughter has caught the fancy of the Third Hokage's son. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Poor thing!"

"Sakumo Hatake! Shut up if you've got nothing good to say!"

Seeing that Shigure was really angry, Sakumo Hatake waved his hands repeatedly.

"Alright, it's just a joke."

To divert Shigure's attention, Sakumo Hatake pointed at the freshmen in front and said with a smile, "Which of these kids do you think has more potential?"

Hearing this, not only Shigure but also the other ninjas beside him all rolled their eyes in unison.

At this time, a Jonin from the Nara clan complained irritably, "Sakumo Hatake, we all know your son is excellent. Can you stop showing off? We're really getting tired of hearing it."

"That's right, that's right."

A Jonin from the Yamanaka clan also chimed in.

Seeing that they were so resentful, Sakumo Hatake showed a smile that seemed to say 'There's nothing I can do. My son is just that excellent', which almost made the people around him launch a merciless group attack on him.

After the laughter and joking, Sakumo Hatake turned his gaze back to the freshmen and began to size them up one by one. At the same time, he also paid special attention to the son of Might Duy beside Kakashi and sighed inwardly that this was another ninja with a strong will.

Just as Sakumo Hatake's gaze fell on Yue Yan, Yue Yan, who seemed to have sensed something, turned around and glanced at him.

Although the glance was quickly withdrawn, as if it were just an accidental move, Sakumo Hatake, a top - level ninja, keenly noticed that Yue Yan had looked over because of his gaze.

"What a sharp perception. This kid may even be stronger than Kakashi at present."