Chapter 71 New Class 7, Who is the Instructor?

Hinata shook her head, not answering.

This was a small secret between Naruto and her; if his main body didn't come, and it was a Shadow Clone instead, he would form a hand seal to inform her.

After Naruto's Shadow Clone took his seat, he patiently waited with Hinata and Ino Yamanaka.

The identity of the new Seventh Team's Jonin instructor would soon be revealed.

Not long after.

As the class bell rang, Jonin instructors continuously entered the classroom, leading away their respective students; some were Jonin, but more were Special Jonin or even Chunin.

For civilian classes, very few true Jonin were willing to lead a team.

Naruto watched as the number of classmates in the classroom dwindled.

A man with long black hair, a goatee, wearing a black tight combat suit with a green Jonin vest over it, strode into the classroom.

Red Anbu symbols were tattooed on his shoulders and back, and the crest of the Land of Fire was on his waist.

It was Hiruzen Sarutobi's son—Asuma Sarutobi!

Asuma Sarutobi had a cigarette dangling from his mouth, appearing calm and easygoing.

"Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, Shino Aburame, the students whose names I've called will be members of Team Ten from now on. I am your Jonin instructor, Asuma Sarutobi, follow me."

Asuma Sarutobi held the cigarette between two fingers and smiled slightly.

"Shino Aburame?"

Naruto's gaze fell on Shino Aburame, who was sitting in the corner of the tiered classroom, completely enveloped in a high-collared, oversized trench coat, wearing sunglasses, mysterious and a bit gloomy, with very little presence.

This guy...

One wouldn't know it, but he seemed to have also used a Stealth Technique, his presence was extremely low.

Don't let Shino Aburame's usual low profile fool you; he actually hides his true strength.

His insect manipulation Ninjutsu is unpredictable and has a very high ceiling.

"After Ino Yamanaka was chosen by me, did Hiruzen Sarutobi replace the missing 'Boar' with an 'Insect' for Ino–Shika–Chō?"

Naruto's eyes gleamed, flickering a few times.

To some extent, Shino Aburame joining Team Ten might be more impactful than Ino Yamanaka, Hiruzen Sarutobi knows how to pick people.

Given Shino Aburame's strength and background, even if the Ino–Shika–Chō clans had some minor complaints, they wouldn't object.

The Aburame clan was also more willing to use this opportunity to strengthen their relationship with the Ino–Shika–Chō clans.

Last night, Inoichi Yamanaka must have repeatedly warned his daughter to be wary of the "blond kid" and not get too close to Naruto.

As for whether Ino Yamanaka listened, that remains unknown.

After Asuma Sarutobi led Team Ten away, he encountered Kurenai Yuhi in the hallway.

"Yo, Yuhi, I heard your team has this year's top Ninja Academy graduate. How about it, want to compare?" Asuma Sarutobi raised his hand in greeting.

Kurenai Yuhi ignored him, brushing past Asuma Sarutobi.

"Haha, still as cold as ever, huh."

Asuma Sarutobi maintained his raised hand posture, a cigarette in his mouth, and gave an awkward laugh.

"Asuma-sensei, here, want some?"

Choji Akimichi, wearing a Ninja headband that resembled underwear, kindly shared his favorite snack.

Nara Shikamaru covered his forehead in exasperation, whispering, "Choji, who wants your potato chips? This is heartbreak, heartbreak, understand?"

"Uh, not really."

Choji Akimichi looked bewildered and nonchalant, continuing to pop potato chips into his mouth, chewing them with a loud crunching sound.

Asuma Sarutobi burst out laughing, extended his arms, and slung them around Choji Akimichi and Nara Shikamaru's shoulders, saying in a friendly, approachable manner, "Let's go! Survival training can wait, I'm treating you to barbecue!"

"Yay, thank you, Asuma-sensei!"

Choji Akimichi cheered.

Nara Shikamaru's expression was calm.

He knew that the so-called survival training was just a formality for the Ino–Shika–Chō.

No.

Most Ninja clan members were rarely "sent back."

Survival training was merely a huge obstacle for civilian Ninja.

Shino Aburame: "..."

He had actually been standing behind Asuma Sarutobi the whole time, but seemingly due to his low presence, he had been forgotten by his teammates and Jonin instructor.

Tiered classroom.

Kurenai Yuhi walked in with graceful and spirited steps.

Her beautiful face, tall figure, and mature aura immediately attracted the attention of the students.

"So pretty."

Ino Yamanaka's eyes lit up, praising and envying her without reservation.

"I want to become this beautiful and mature too in the future!"

Hinata whispered, "Ino is already very pretty now."

"Hinata is also very pretty!"

Ino Yamanaka tickled Hyuga Hinata's sensitive spot, giggled, then leaned on the desk, murmuring, "I wonder which team this older sister is the Jonin instructor for."

"Could it be our team?"

Naruto's Shadow Clone's thoughts stirred.

Kurenai Yuhi stood with one hand on her hip, her long, smooth black hair, slightly naturally curly, draped over her shoulders, her wine-red eyes scanning the room, and she said with a smile, "Where are the members of the Seventh Team? Uzumaki Naruto, Hyuga Hinata, Ino Yamanaka, the three students whose names I've called, follow me."

"It's us!"

Ino Yamanaka stood up happily.

"Let's go, let's go, Hinata, Naruto, let's follow our Jonin instructor."

And so.

The group followed Kurenai Yuhi to an empty training ground outside the Ninja Academy.

Kurenai Yuhi said with a smile, "Alright then, let's start with self-introductions to get to know each other."

"What should we introduce? Like our dreams, likes, dislikes, and so on."

"I'll go first. My name is Kurenai Yuhi, my given name is Kurenai, you can call me Kurenai-sensei. I'm quite skilled in Genjutsu. I like sake, vodka, and wasabi octopus. It's best to have a small drink at night, hahaha."

"My dislike is cake, didn't expect that, did you?"

"Eh~~~"

Ino Yamanaka let out a long 'eh' and said with a surprised expression, "Kurenai-sensei actually dislikes cake? I quite like sweets, especially pudding, and my hobbies are flower arrangement. I want to open a flower shop in the future!"

"Oh right, my name is Ino Yamanaka~"

Hyuga Hinata was a bit shy, but her self-introduction was the most earnest: "Kurenai... Kurenai-sensei... My name is Hyuga Hinata, my surname is Hyuga, my given name is Hinata. I'm skilled in the family's Gentle Fist taijutsu. I like to eat red bean mochi, cinnamon rolls, and light-flavored ramen. I dislike fighting, war, violence, and wasting food. My hobbies are handicrafts and making sweets. My dream is..."

She secretly glanced at Naruto.

"To have Ninja World peace, without war."

Hinata stated her other dream.

Only Naruto remained.

His Shadow Clone leaned against a tree trunk and replied plainly, "Is it my turn? My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I'm skilled in Shadow Clone, and I know a little Ninjutsu. I'm not picky about food anymore. My likes are a secret. My dislikes are unknown for now. My hobbies are washing... dishes and training. My dream... to become stronger!"

Naruto's Shadow Clone almost blurted out "grinding monsters."

But luckily, he corrected himself in time.

"Good, excellent. Everyone has a basic understanding of each other now. So, we can begin the survival training."

Kurenai Yuhi stood with one hand on her hip, a finger raised to her red lips, exuding the charm of a mature woman: "If you fail, you'll be sent back, you know~"