Kitazawa returned to his office.
After settling in, he pulled out the curriculum for First-Year Class A.
As their homeroom teacher, he taught fewer classes than Umino Iruka, but each subject was of paramount importance.
The three courses were: Will of Fire, History of Konoha, and Combat Training.
Combat Training occupied the most class time.
A ninja could lack academic knowledge, but never combat prowess.
Combat Training primarily covered the Three Body Techniques, proficiency with standard ninja tools, trap detection and deployment, and more.
Time flowed steadily, and soon it was the final period—Combat Training.
Much like students in his previous life, the day consisted of eight periods: four in the morning and four in the afternoon, each lasting forty-five minutes.
"This class is Combat Training," Kitazawa announced, standing at the classroom entrance. "Everyone, follow me to the training grounds."
"Teacher Kitazawa, are we going to learn Ninjutsu?" Uzumaki Naruto's eyes lit up as he eagerly asked.
Though most students didn't voice their questions, their faces betrayed anticipation. Only those from Shinobi Clans, like Uchiha Sasuke and Shikamaru Nara, remained remarkably calm.
This was because they all possessed family-inherited ninjutsu.
Even before the commoner students had mastered the Three Body Techniques, these students had already mastered Fire Release, Gentle Fist, and special Secret Techniques.
These ninjutsu were beyond the scope of what the Ninja Academy teachers could teach.
Their purpose in attending the academy was simple: to build connections and expand their knowledge.
Uzumaki Naruto was an exception.
Though he was the Nine-Tailed Jinchūriki and the son of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, no one had taught him these techniques.
"Since you haven't fully mastered Chakra refinement yet, we won't be teaching ninjutsu today. Instead, we'll focus on kunai throwing," Kitazawa announced, meeting their expectant gazes.
"Ninja Tools are good too," Uzumaki Naruto said, a hint of disappointment in his voice, but not much.
For a ninja, both ninjutsu and Ninja Tools were essential and frequently used.
"Boring," Uchiha Sasuke muttered, shaking his head.
When it came to using Ninja Tools, few in all of Konoha Village could rival the Uchiha Clan.
This was because they possessed the Sharingan, a Bloodline Limit with powerful abilities such as perception, hypnosis, and replication.
In mastering Ninja Tools, they had accumulated a significant advantage, even creating several Ninjutsu techniques.
For example, the Manipulated Shuriken Technique.
The group gathered on the training grounds.
"Before we start class, I have one more announcement," Kitazawa said, clapping his hands. "We need to elect a Class Representative."
"I want to be the Class Representative!" Uzumaki Naruto immediately straightened up and declared.
"Me too!" Several others chimed in.
Even Uchiha Sasuke felt a flicker of interest. If he became the Class Representative, he might finally earn the long-awaited praise he craved.
"Do you all know what the Class Representative does?" Kitazawa asked with a smile.
"Manage all the students!"
"I think it's like the Hokage! I'd call it the Classkage!"
"The Classkage is mine!"
A flurry of chaotic answers erupted.
"The Class Representative's main duties are to assist the teacher and help classmates," Kitazawa said, his lips twitching slightly. "This includes relaying the teacher's instructions and collecting homework."
He subconsciously glanced at the little boy who had suggested "Classkage."
How troublesome.
"A waste of time," Uchiha Sasuke muttered, curling his lip.
As a proud member of the Uchiha Clan, he knew his father would sooner spin him like a top than praise him for serving ordinary students.
"Too much trouble," Shikamaru Nara grumbled.
Almost immediately, most of the students lost interest.
"Now, those still interested in becoming Class Representative, please raise your hand," Kitazawa said with a smile, his goal achieved.
Uzumaki Naruto's hand shot up first.
Three others followed suit.
"Excellent," Kitazawa nodded.
"From today onward, you four will serve as Vice Class Representatives."