Facts have proven that the teaching in the Ninja Academy is not only abstract, but also outrageous.
In just less than three months.
Besides teaching students basic cultural subjects, the Ninja Academy only teaches three types of combat-related techniques.
Namely, Shuriken Throwing, Taijutsu Training, and the Three Body Technique.
During this time, all of these were stuffed into the students' heads in one go.
As long as these are roughly mastered and can be applied in a ninja's combat, that's already enough to be considered a qualified Genin.
So it was only after a short three-month period that they began real combat classes.
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[Inside the Office]
Mizuki held the battle pairing list arranged by Iruka, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Iruka, are you sure you want to group the mock battles this way?"
"Mm, this is already the best grouping I could come up with."
"This kind of arrangement might provoke some dissatisfaction from the ninja clans."
"But only this way can we see each student's shortcomings. If we pair them against regular civilian students, the match would just be one-sided."
Iruka had already understood every student's background and approximate strength in the class, which is why he made this battle list.
'Truly foolish!'
Mizuki cursed inwardly and suddenly noticed a separate name.
"This Aoba of the Shirakumo Clan is the Third Hokage's student's student, right? Why didn't you assign him an opponent?"
Iruka revealed a wry smile, "With his strength, even I might not be a match."
"That strong?", Mizuki widened his eyes.
———
In the noisy classroom.
Beside Aoba, it was abnormally quiet.
Everyone was quietly eating their lunch.
Only the gazes of the four girls occasionally collided in the air, then sparked.
A faint smell of gunpowder spread silently in the air.
Although they could maintain peace most of the time, at moments like this, no one would back down even half a step.
Naruto, in contrast, was even more excited than usual.
"Sasuke, we can finally have a match again. Even though Uncle Guy wasn't around these days, my youth never slacked off even a little!"
"You're no match for me now!"
Sasuke didn't even put Naruto in his eyes. His gaze kept shifting back and forth between Aoba and Hinata.
"When I've mastered Uncle Guy's ultimate technique, I'll beat your teeth out," Naruto said defiantly.
"Then wait till you've mastered it. I hope it's really as strong as you say," Sasuke curled his lips.
"Just you wait, I'll kick you down with one move," Naruto seemed to be burning with youth.
Aoba listened to the two of them talking and couldn't help but want to laugh.
He suddenly thought of the finale where Might Guy opened the Eight Gates and said those words to Kakashi.
'If Naruto and Sasuke really has the Valley of the End battle again in the future, will Naruto open the Eight Gates Nine-Tails Mode?'
"Sasuke, this kick is for you!"
Then transform into a kicking-head Naruto, smashing Sasuke's dog head with one kick.
"Aoba, what are you laughing at?", Ino noticed the curve at the corner of Aoba's lips.
"I remembered something happy."
"What happy thing?", Ino asked curiously.
"The dog near my house gave birth."
"You did it?", Tenten leaned over and teased.
Aoba: "…"
"Tenten, what are you messing around for?"
Ino glared at Tenten, picked up a piece of grilled meat from her bento and brought it to Aoba's mouth, "Aoba, ignore her, this is your favorite."
"Hmph, your Aoba is already sick of eating your stuff. Aoba, try mine," Unwilling to lose, Tenten also picked up a fried spring roll from her own bento.
The two who had originally been getting along suddenly became tit for tat again because of the upcoming battle.
To avoid the conflict escalating further, Aoba opened his mouth wide and ate both the grilled meat and the spring roll from the two girls' chopsticks.
Compared to the tit-for-tat Tenten and Ino, Sakura and Hinata seemed much more well-behaved.
But their inner thoughts were more active than Tenten and Ino.
Sakura's inner self had already imagined defeating Tenten, Ino, and Hinata one after another, and then enjoying the Aoba reward scene alone.
Even flowers used for decoration sometimes want to bloom alone.
Hinata, on the other hand, was unhappy because of Sasuke's gaze.
If Aoba kept looking at her, she would only feel shy and happy, but if it was someone else, she always had an urge to smash their head with one punch.
Having just ended one round of confrontation, Tenten and Ino began the next.
In the end, Aoba resolved the small conflict between the two at the cost of eating until he was stuffed.
———
[Afternoon]
It was finally time for the actual combat class Uchiha Sasuke had been eagerly awaiting.
"Good afternoon, students!", Iruka looked at the surrounding students with a big smile.
But the environment on the training field was noisy, and since it was the first actual combat class, besides a few students looking at him, most were still chatting among themselves.
Seeing that few people paid attention to him, Iruka felt a bit awkward. He raised both hands above his head and clapped hard.
"Everyone, eyes on me, I have an announcement."
Now everyone quieted down, each looking at him with anticipation.
Seeing this, Iruka began explaining the precautions they needed to remember for the combat class.
"This class is practical training. As you all know, ninja tools throwing, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and Genjutsu are all essential skills for a ninja…"
"…"
"So, your battles will take place within this marked circle. If you leave the circle, it counts as a loss. At the same time, aside from the Three Body Technique, other ninjutsu are forbidden. There are no restrictions on taijutsu."
"In addition, this practical training is not for going all out. Just knocking down your opponent is enough. Only wooden kunai and shuriken are allowed. No dirty tricks."
"Understand?"
When he said the final sentence, Iruka's expression became very serious.
""""Understood!"""" Everyone responded in unison.
"Sensei, can we use Kekkei Genkai?", At this time Aoba asked a question, on behalf of Hinata and Sasuke.
After all, half of their strength came from their eyes.
Iruka was stunned for a moment. He glanced at Sasuke and Hinata, "Kekkei Genkai is fine."
Kekkei Genkai, unlike ninjutsu, is a unique trait of a ninja and can be used.
"Sensei, what about secret techniques?", Ino asked impatiently.
"Secret techniques are not allowed," Iruka answered very decisively. Secret techniques are also ninjutsu, and most are above C-rank.
"Ah~", Ino's expression instantly turned bitter. She had just learned the Mind Body Switch Technique.
"Hmph! Ino, just wait to lose!", In contrast, Tenten's face revealed a confident smile.
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