Kitazawa greeted the second-year teachers before settling down to review student records.
As for Mizuki, he paid him no attention whatsoever.
I just got this system. How can I possibly bother the sarcasric remarks?
Half an hour later, Kitazawa held three student files in his hand.
He stared at the photos for a few seconds, finally confirming that these were the troublemakers Hyuga Hinata had mentioned.
After a moment's thought, Kitazawa devised a plan. As a teacher, he couldn't directly discipline them.
Moreover, any disciplinary action would need to be taken in front of Hyuga Hinata to maximize its impact.
"Then... let's handle this the way elementary schoolers would."
Kitazawa put down the documents and returned to his office.
The dismissal bell rang.
Morning classes had ended, and it was time for lunch and afternoon break.
Kitazawa took the notes he had written to Second-Year Class C and slipped them into the desks of the three troublemakers before leaving with a flourish.
"Teacher Kitazawa!"
Uzumaki Naruto rushed over, panting, and said, "I... I want to treat you to Ichiraku Ramen!"
"Since when do kids treat adults?" Kitazawa chuckled, taken aback. "I'll treat you."
"No, I'm treating!" Naruto pulled out his frog wallet, his voice firm. "I have money!"
This wasn't a lie.
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, regularly gave him money.
"I want to thank Teacher Kitazawa," Naruto added.
Though he was just a child, he wasn't foolish. He knew Kitazawa had helped him many times.
"Alright," Kitazawa considered. "You treat me this time, and I'll treat you next time."
The two walked out of the school grounds.
Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
"Uncle Teuchi!" Uzumaki Naruto called out familiarly.
"Naruto, you... Kitazawa? How did you two end up together?" Teuchi lifted the shop curtain and stepped out, asking with surprise.
"Uncle Teuchi, you know Teacher Kitazawa?" Naruto asked, his face full of surprise.
"How could I not?" Teuchi chuckled. "Kitazawa is my neighbor."
"What?!" Naruto's eyes widened in shock.
"The general store next door is mine," Kitazawa pointed to his left. "But I only open it at night, so you wouldn't know."
If you asked where the safest place in Konoha Village was, many Naruto fans would say Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
After his parents died, Kitazawa bought a house nearby, renovated it, and started selling miscellaneous goods.
It was better to believe in something than nothing.
After all, trying wouldn't kill you.
"Naruto, have you become Kitazawa's student?"
Teuchi reacted with a smile. "You're lucky then. Kitazawa has been named the most outstanding teacher for three years running."
"Yeah!" Uzumaki Naruto nodded enthusiastically. "Teacher Kitazawa is amazing!"
"What would you two like to order?" Teuchi asked with a grin.
"I'll have the Char Siu Rib Ramen!" Naruto declared immediately.
"Pork Bone Ramen," Kitazawa said, glancing at the menu.
Before long, two bowls of ramen were served.
"Time to dig in!" Naruto clapped his hands together excitedly and grabbed his chopsticks. Kitazawa could tell he genuinely loved ramen.
After lunch, they returned to the Ninja Academy.
"See you this afternoon, Teacher Kitazawa!" Naruto called as he ran to his classroom.
Kitazawa went back to the staff office.
"Senior Kitazawa," Umino Iruka said, knocking before entering.
"Aren't you supposed to be taking a lunch break?" Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.
"I need to discuss something with you," Iruka said directly. "First-Year Class A needs to elect a Class Representative to assist us with tasks like collecting homework."
[ Current Mission: Become the Class Representative of First-Year Class A. ]
[ Mission Reward: Water Attribute. ]
[ Accept? ]
Kitazawa's lips twitched.
I can't breathe, man.
What kind of garbage mission is this? Are you trying to make things difficult for me?