Life between heaven and earth is like a white colt glimpsing through a crack.
In the blink of an eye, two months had quietly passed.
During these two months, Naruto had been focused on the preparations for the school.
The school's facilities, sports equipment, desks, chairs, teaching tools, student uniforms, and a series of other items all needed to be carefully prepared.
It wasn't that Naruto didn't want to be a hands-off manager, but he felt that the Ninja schools in the Shinobi World were too rudimentary, and the curriculum was too simple.
After all, Ninja schools were just places to train killing machines, but the school he was establishing was completely different. The school he wanted to build was a place to cultivate talent.
It wasn't just about developing students in an all-round way in terms of moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education, but even students without Ninja talent should receive appropriate education and cultivate professional talents.
Nono had already found a group of teachers in music, art, finance, and literature from outside.
And at this time, the school was ready to open.
The former Lord's Manor of Wave Country, now the Wave Country leader's office.
Naruto was looking down at the documents in his hand.
"Wave Country School Winter Enrollment Safety Guide"
"Wave Country School Teacher and Student Roster"
"Wave Country School Enrollment Speech"
After carefully confirming that there were no errors, Naruto put down the documents in his hand with satisfaction.
Although starting school in winter was not ideal in terms of timing, it was still happening.
At this moment, Nono, wearing a Snow White Down Jacket, pushed the door and walked in.
It was already winter, and Wave Country had already begun to snow. Nono's shoulders and hair were adorned with a few scattered snowflakes, making her look even more radiant.
A timely snow promises a good harvest.
Although Wave Country's planting industry was not very developed, all the factories would be officially opened next year, which would be a year of abundance for Wave Country.
"Is everything ready?"
"Everything is ready. The heating in the classrooms has been turned on, and the venue for tomorrow's speech has also been arranged."
"But..." Nono showed a troubled expression.
"What's wrong?" Naruto frowned and said, "Did something else happen?"
With the start of school imminent, any small matter could become a big one.
"It's not a big deal, but today a Hidden Mist Ninja Squad wanted to infiltrate Wave Country and clashed with the Patrol Team."
Nono briefly explained.
Naruto's frown eased, and he said, "Send them to Mui to work first, and then let Mei Terumi solve it in a few days."
"Tomorrow, school starts!"
Opening day of school.
The snow that had been falling for a long time stopped today.
The factories in Wave Country also stopped work for a day today.
Although there was still a bit of chill in the air, the sun in the sky brought a comfortable warmth.
The Wave Country School's playground.
This is a huge playground that can accommodate more than nearly ten thousand people, and at this time, many students are already seated in well-divided formations.
What is most surprising is that even in the middle of winter, this playground does not make people feel any cold, but rather feels a bit too warm.
To this, Naruto can only say that Mei Terumi's Boil Release is really useful.
In winter, there is Mei Terumi brand heating, and in summer, there is Haku brand air conditioning, at least the environment is not bad.
It's just that Haku is still a child now and is also among the students entering school this year.
"Zabuza-sama, during the time I'm at school, please be sure to take care of yourself."
Outside the school playground, Haku, wearing a blue and white men's school uniform, earnestly urged Zabuza, who was wrapped in bandages.
Zabuza's face also showed a hint of displeasure, and he said unhappily, "Hmph! Without you, this great me is even more free."
But as soon as Zabuza finished speaking, Haku already looked like he was about to cry.
"Does Zabuza-sama no longer need me?"
"Hey! You guy!" Zabuza felt a subconscious sense of foreboding when he saw this, because whenever this happened...
Sure enough, many people around him were already casting scrutinizing glances at him.
"That's not what I meant!" Zabuza couldn't help but rub his forehead.
Damn it, how could he, the mighty Demon Zabuza, be manipulated by a tool? In the end, he could only sigh and ask.
"What do you want to eat when you come back at night?"
"Red bean rice."
Haku's face, which was originally tearful, immediately showed a happy smile, and then he skipped and jumped towards his position on the playground.
Zabuza looked at Haku's cheerful back, his face displeased, but the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up. This is the normal world.
Children should stay in their own world; the adult world is too early for them.
Zabuza looked up at the students who were already densely packed on the playground, and his eyes became a little blurry for some reason.
Wave Country, huh.
Such a beautiful world, he will never allow anyone to destroy it!
Although the atmosphere was a bit strange, such farewells were the main theme outside the school square.
Residents who had lived in Wave Country for decades learned about the concept of school for the first time. Although they didn't understand what it was, they knew that as long as they graduated from school, they could become the pillars of Wave Country.
This is the leader's promise.
Once all the students were seated, the parents remained standing outside the playground, eager to listen to the leader's speech.
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Walking onto the podium.
Naruto looked at the sea of blue and white below, a wave of emotion washing over him. This vibrant scene suddenly made him feel like he was back in high school in his past life.
Indeed, students should wear uniforms; it's a form of protection.
Of course, there were still a few with long faces.
Like a certain Second Pillar, for example, or a certain Uchiha Clan head.
Seeing this, the smile on Naruto's face grew even wider.
"Tzz--"
With a burst of static, Naruto's loud voice suddenly rang out.
"Respected teachers, dear students, today marks the first day of school at Wave Country School. Although it's a cold winter, we clearly understand that winter will pass, and spring will arrive."
"As the current leader of Wave Country, and also as the first headmaster of Wave Country School, I often wonder how we should educate the future pillars of Wave Country."
"Finally, I've come to the simplest of conclusions."
"How should a person live?"
"A country is like a forest, and each person in that country is like a tree in the forest. Old trees extend their branches, sheltering the new saplings from wind and rain. When the new trees grow into towering giants, the old trees will fall, turning into nutrients in the soil, nourishing the land, and nurturing new trees. People will always die; heaven and earth will not remember us. But the new trees will be a testament to the existence of the old trees. In this continuous cycle of witnessing, the forest of the country will become even more vast, moving towards prosperity and flourishing."
"Now is the time for us old trees to shield you from the wind and rain, but one day, you will also become towering trees, and then protect the new saplings."
"People will always die. As Ninja, it's difficult to escape the fate of death. Even Kage-level powerhouses, or even the legendary Sage of Six Paths, cannot live more than a few years longer than others."
"Faced with death, I too feel fear. But I deeply understand that one day, I, Uzumaki Naruto, will also die. Perhaps from old age and illness, or perhaps on the path of Wave Country's expansion. But when that time comes, I will surely be able to face death calmly and without regrets."
"Because I have already cultivated and sheltered a group of excellent towering trees like you, belonging to the future of Wave Country."
"The world is yours, and it is ours, but ultimately it is yours. You are like the sun at eight or nine in the morning, and hope is placed upon you. The world belongs to you, and the future of Wave Country also belongs to you."
"I hope that in the future, you too can face your own deaths without regrets, dedicating your lives to the greatest cause of Wave Country."
Speaking to the end, Naruto's tone gradually rose, looking at the children below who were already getting excited, he immediately raised his fist.
"Let us study together for the future of Wave Country!"
As the words fell.
Everyone present, whether students or parents, was in high spirits.
Clap clap clap!
A warm applause suddenly rang out!
Everyone present stretched their necks excitedly, their faces flushed.
Their eyes were full of fanaticism.
They were already eager to devote themselves to the greatest cause of Wave Country.
Even Mei Terumi, who was originally full of resentment, fell into a daze after hearing this speech.
Only Naruto smiled with satisfaction after seeing everyone's state, but inexplicably felt a sense of déjà vu.
Why does this scene look so familiar?
Damn it!
The Wave Will is out.
He has become Sarutobi Hiruzen.
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