"Let's begin class," Kitazawa said, nodding to Yamanaka Ino. "Do you know who founded Konoha Village?"
"I do!" Uzumaki Naruto blurted out. "It was Senju Hashirama!"
"More accurately, it was the Senju Clan," Kitazawa corrected. "The First Hokage and Second Hokage were both members of the Senju Clan."
"Teacher Kitazawa," Uzumaki Naruto asked, puzzled, "why aren't there any Senju Clan ninjas around anymore?"
"There are!" Kitazawa chuckled. "For example, Lady Tsunade, one of Konoha's Three Sannin, is a Senju Clan ninja."
Just then, Uchiha Sasuke raised his hand.
"Sasuke," Kitazawa called on him.
"My brother said the Uchiha Clan also helped found Konoha," Uchiha Sasuke said, standing up.
After he finished speaking, many students wore puzzled expressions.
Apart from those from Shinobi Clans like Hinata Hyuga and Shikamaru Nara, most were unfamiliar with the Uchiha Clan's ancestral glory.
After all, the Uchiha Clan currently found themselves in an awkward position, their reputation tarnished.
Especially after the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Incident, their residential area had been forcibly relocated to the outskirts of Konoha Village, where they were now under constant surveillance.
"Correct," Kitazawa nodded. "It was precisely the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan who ended the chaotic Warring States period and established Konoha Village."
'Just as my brother said!' Uchiha Sasuke thought, a proud expression spreading across his face, feeling utterly satisfied.
"Today's lesson will focus on the story of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama."
Kitazawa slammed his hand on the desk, adopting a dramatic tone. "Long, long ago, there was a family..."
His reputation as the most outstanding teacher wasn't solely due to Sarutobi Hiruzen's influence; his own teaching methods played a significant role.
As a transmigrator with vast knowledge and experience, Kitazawa always brought fresh approaches to the rigid curriculum of the Shinobi Academy.
Children might dislike attending class, but they loved hearing stories.
Kitazawa taught his classes by imitating the style of traditional storytelling and stand-up comedy.
The bell rang, signaling the end of class.
"...To find out what happens next, tune in for the next episode!" Kitazawa announced dramatically.
He gathered his materials and declared, "Class dismissed."
"Ahhh! Why did it end there?" "Why does Teacher Kitazawa's class go by so fast?"
"So classes can be this interesting? I want to take classes forever!"
The students, still buzzing with excitement, only realized how much they had enjoyed the lesson after Kitazawa had left.
Uchiha Sasuke frowned slightly.
In the story, the Uchiha Clan rivaled the Senju Clan in power and influence, their dominance absolute.
But how had the Uchiha Clan fallen so far from that glory?
After a moment's hesitation, Sasuke decided to go home and ask his brother, Uchiha Itachi.
As for Kitazawa, he had yet to earn Sasuke's respect.
After all, the Uchiha Clan never accepted inferiority, only acknowledging true strength.
"Teacher Kitazawa's teaching is still the best, Sakura. You... you jerk!" Yamanaka Ino snapped her head around to find Haruno Sakura already rushing toward Uchiha Sasuke again.
Hinata Hyuga glanced at them, unable to fully grasp the complexities of their friendship.
"Hinata, what do you think?"
Yamanaka Ino noticed Hinata's gaze and asked, "What do you think, Hinata?"
"Mm-hmm," Hinata replied, nodding after a moment's hesitation. "It's very good."
She suddenly thought of her father, Hyuga Hiashi.
Every time he taught her the Gentle Fist, he would maintain a stern expression, demanding strict discipline.
Her naturally introverted nature, combined with this double pressure, made her progress painfully slow.
If Kitazawa were teaching her instead, she felt she would learn much more easily.
Realizing this, Hinata quickly shook her head, banishing the chaotic thoughts.
Her upbringing forbade her from indulging in such unrealistic fantasies.