Chapter 13: First Day of School

A few days later.

The establishment of the Ninja School had already become known to everyone in Konoha Village.

The civilian ninjas in the village were very excited upon hearing the news.

They understood that with the founding of the Ninja World School, their children would have a chance to become ninjas, thereby achieving a class leap and changing their lives.

As for the ninja families, their reactions varied: some were shocked, some puzzled, and some dismissed it...

Hokage Senju Hashirama has already issued a notice that after the Ninja School opens, children of appropriate age in the village may attend the school.

The birth of the Ninja School can quickly train a batch of Genin and Chunin for the village, and the Senju brothers place great importance on this.

Of course, there are certain thresholds...

First, the age usually needs to reach six or seven; being a bit older is also fine.

Second, one must possess a chakra talent; this is the most crucial point—without Ninja Talent, everything is futile.

Additionally, a sound body and mind, deep love for the village, and willingness to serve the village are required.

Today is the opening day of the Ninja School.

Qianshou Feijian left home before dawn to prepare for the opening.

Lian Ye, dressed in black, went to the Ninja School reluctantly.

Usually at this hour, he would still be training at the Training Ground.

"Damn it, I really didn't expect to have to go to school."

If it weren't for that guy Qianshou Feijian acting on his own, he wouldn't have to painfully get up early for school.

Thinking that he has an adult's soul yet must go to school with a bunch of little brats makes him extremely irritated.

The only consolation is that children in the Ninja World are usually precocious, so it will be relatively better.

Lian Ye spent half a day on mental preparation, finally managing to cheer himself up.

But as he walked, his irritation grew, so he stopped, turned, and headed back home.

"School and the like are the most annoying; I'd rather go home and train."

Obviously, Lian Ye hasn't even started school yet and has already developed school aversion.

Konoha Village is bustling.

Members of the major clans, dressed in splendid attire, gathered toward the Ninja School.

Even though they think the Ninja School's teaching quality is inferior to that of their clans, they still bring their children to register.

This is the Hokage's order; they can't refuse to give face...

Moreover, this Hokage is the God of Shinobi Senju Hashirama!

Only the major clans, such as the Uchiha and Hyuga, hold this view.

The smaller clans, however, are happy to let their children study at the Ninja School.

After all, their teaching quality might not be as high as the Ninja School's.

A large number of parents with children gathered at the entrance of the Ninja School.

The heads of the major clans also came to support, showing their allegiance to Konoha.

Uchiha, Senju, Hyuga, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi and other clans, big and small, all arrived.

Consequently, the school entrance was already packed to the brim.

Everyone present waited for the school gates to open.

In Konoha's early days, clan ninjas were numerous, accounting for over ninety percent of all ninjas, with less than ten percent being civilian ninjas.

Rooftop of the school.

Qianshou Feijian crossed his arms, nodding approvingly at the people below.

"Feijian, can you open the gate?" Senju Hashirama asked.

"Elder brother, it's ready," Qianshou Feijian said.

He didn't open the gate immediately because he wanted to see if any clan hadn't arrived.

If a clan is absent, it shows they are not giving the Hokage face.

Thus, he would have reason to doubt their motives...

He isn't sure which clans have come, but he knows exactly which have not.

But from this, it seems that most major clans in the village have indeed arrived.

For this, Qianshou Feijian is quite satisfied.

Only when the clans and the village unite can Konoha develop.

"I wonder if that brat has arrived?"

Qianshou Feijian scanned the crowd but did not see Lian Ye's figure.

He recalled Lian Ye's earlier resistance when he learned he had to attend school.

His expression grew odd, muttering:

"That brat can't skip school, can he?"

Qianshou Feijian thought that Lian Ye might actually do such a thing.

With that thought, his figure flashed and vanished on the spot.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Lian Ye is practicing the release of Ninjutsu on the Training Ground.

At that moment, he suddenly felt a chill behind him and instinctively turned to look.

He saw Qianshou Feijian standing with his arms crossed, his face grim as he stared at him.

Lian Ye's body stiffened; he awkwardly rubbed his nose and changed the subject, saying, "Uncle, why did you come back so early, before mealtime?"

He didn't mention anything about the Ninja Academy's opening at all.

"Kid, why aren't you going to school?" Qianshou Feijian's voice was icy.

"School? What school?" Lian Ye pretended to be clueless.

He tried to find another excuse to stall, but the other side gave him no chance.

"Heh."

Qianshou Feijian let out a cold laugh, lifted Lian Ye, and vanished from the spot.

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Ninja School.

"Everyone of Konoha!" Senju Hashirama's voice echoed across the campus, "Today we welcome the opening ceremony of the Ninja School."

"This is not only the starting point for the children's learning, but also a crucial moment for passing on the Will of Fire!"

Lian Ye, just pulled over, heard Senju Hashirama beginning to instill the Will of Fire's doctrine.

Going to school is already annoying, and now we have to listen to this hype about the will.

He curled his lip disdainfully, "Is this the Will of Fire?"

The core of the Will of Fire is protection, inheritance, and dedication.

Lian Ye wasn't interested; in his view, only a big fist is the hard truth.

It's precisely because Senju Hashirama has strength that everyone is here to hear his speech; if it were someone else, would anyone show up?

Lian Ye didn't expect Senju Hashirama to babble for so long, forcing a speech of over an hour.

When Senju Hashirama finished, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

"Damn it, finally finished!" Lian Ye's eyes welled with hot tears, and he quickly clapped.

Heaven knows how torturous that hour was!

At that moment, Senju Hashirama on the stage noticed Lian Ye's expression and was stunned.

He thought Lian Ye was moved to tears by his preaching of the Will of Fire, and looked toward Lian Ye's direction with a satisfied smile.

Little Lian Ye really is a good kid!

Lian Ye noticed Senju Hashirama's pleased expression, stared blankly, and a huge question mark seemed to hover over his head.

Why is Senju Hashirama looking at me like that?

Could it be… that my words just now were heard by the other side?!

"Tuan Cang, did you see that? The Hokage is looking at me with a satisfied face!"

"Ri Zhan, cut the bragging; the Hokage is clearly looking at me!"

Hearing the side conversation, Lian Ye turned his head in surprise.

He saw two children about eight or nine years old standing beside him, arguing nonstop.

These two kids are the future Third Hokage and th Generation Pot Shadow!

【Yuanfei Rizhan and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's ages are set at nine; ignore this minor detail】