Chapter 25: I See You Completely Don't Understand

A dull thud.

Sasuke Uchiha fell from the tree again.

Kitazawa nodded slightly.

Even though he was bruised and battered, Sasuke Uchiha didn't make a sound.

To gain the praise of Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha, he was risking his life.

Unfortunately, after a whole class, he still couldn't successfully climb to the top of the tree.

"Sasuke."

Kitazawa stopped him, "Time's about up; practice again tomorrow."

"Teacher Kitazawa, you go ahead."

Sasuke Uchiha said, trying to act tough.

"Haste makes waste."

Kitazawa shook his head and said, "Only with a balance of tension and relaxation can you complete the training better."

Sasuke Uchiha was stunned upon hearing this.

Although he didn't quite understand, it felt like it made a lot of sense.

Combined with the shock brought by Kitazawa's Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu earlier, he hesitated for a few seconds and then agreed.

"Remember to find a medical ninja to treat your injuries when you get back."

Kitazawa reminded him.

"Mm, thank you, Teacher Kitazawa."

Sasuke Uchiha limped toward the school gate.

Kitazawa returned to the playground.

Because class was over, most students had gone home, leaving only Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga.

"Teacher Kitazawa!"

Naruto Uzumaki ran over and said excitedly, "I hit it!"

"You hit what?"

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow and asked.

"The bullseye!"

Naruto Uzumaki said loudly.

"Congratulations."

Kitazawa paused and said, "But don't get arrogant; this is just the beginning."

"Mm!"

Naruto Uzumaki nodded heavily.

"See you tomorrow."

Kitazawa patted his shoulder and said, "The next practical combat class will switch to moving targets."

"I'll work hard!"

Naruto Uzumaki didn't understand what fear was; he waved happily and turned to leave.

"Hinata."

Kitazawa asked with a smile, "Are you nervous?"

"A little."

Hinata Hyuga looked at his gentle smile and felt her nervousness dissipate quite a bit.

"Let's go."

Kitazawa reached out his hand and said.

Hinata Hyuga was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously grabbed his hand.

The warm touch made her face turn slightly red.

The two left the school and arrived at the agreed-upon location, a small grove.

Hinata Hyuga saw the familiar environment and couldn't help but tremble in her heart.

The last time she met the three bully kids, it was right here.

The only difference was that last time it was snowing, but this time it was a sunny day.

"They haven't arrived yet; let's set an ambush first."

Kitazawa thought for a moment and said.

Hinata Hyuga looked up at him, confusion on her face.

"I am a teacher, after all."

Kitazawa coughed lightly and said.

Isn't it expected for a teacher to educate their students?

Hinata Hyuga blinked, still not understanding.

"I see you completely don't understand, oh."

Seeing her cute, dazed expression, Kitazawa pinched her soft cheek.

Hinata Hyuga's cheeks turned even redder, and a pink hue spread across her fair skin.

"Hinata, you must remember one thing: to overcome fear, you must face it directly."

Kitazawa said in a deep voice.

Hinata Hyuga pursed her lips, and then a look of determination appeared on her face.

In the blink of an eye, she found that Kitazawa had disappeared.

For some reason, fear suddenly gripped her heart again.

She took a deep breath, turned around, and looked at the three bully kids approaching from afar.

"She actually came alone?"

Toranosuke looked around, his tone full of surprise.

"Does she think she can beat the three of us by herself?"

The little boy on the left said angrily, "Big brother, she clearly looks down on us!"

"Hey!"

Toranosuke walked up and asked loudly, "What's the meaning of this?"

Hinata Hyuga froze on the spot. ===== CHAPTER 27 =====