Chapter 20: Prosperous Konoha
Physical training was in the afternoon; the morning class was "History of Konoha."
"Today's lecture topic is the Third Hokage-sama."
Eichiro stood on the podium and said, "Please pay close attention, this entire chapter is crucial for the final exam and will definitely be tested."
Hoshikawa casually propped up the "History of Konoha" textbook on his desk.
This way, it could block the gazes from above.
To earn the "Scholar" entry, Hoshikawa had already mastered most of the content and didn't need to follow the lecture step by step.
Moreover, given his excellent recent performance, even if Eichiro noticed anything, he would selectively ignore it.
"The Third Hokage-sama, hailing from the Sarutobi clan, is the current Hokage. Under his leadership, Konoha Village is truly flourishing."
When Eichiro mentioned the Sarutobi clan, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Sarutobi Asuma.
Not just him, but most of the students did the same.
Sarutobi Asuma pouted.
Although his relationship with Hiruzen Sarutobi had somewhat eased due to the genjutsu-dispelling lessons, the opinions of others still annoyed him.
He wanted people's first thought of him to be Sarutobi Asuma, not the Hokage's son.
"The Third Hokage-sama is the direct disciple of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, and is proficient in all Konoha ninjutsu."
Eichiro continued, "He is known by many names outside: The Strongest Hokage, Professor of Ninjutsu, the God of Shinobi..."
Many students showed expressions of admiration and yearning.
You're right, but you forgot the beginning, forgot the middle, and forgot the end; in short, this is the Strongest Hokage.
Hoshikawa casually pulled out a math workbook and started doing problems.
Whether he could get first place in the theoretical exam depended on whether he could solve the math problems correctly.
The morning class ended, and it was time for lunch break.
Sarutobi Asuma exhaled.
That rotten old man is so wicked; the whole lecture was nothing but praise, it was disgusting!
When he became Hokage later, he would definitely... intensify it.
Sarutobi Asuma put down his textbook, and when he turned his head, he saw Kurenai Yūhi running to Hoshikawa's seat with a bento box.
His face immediately stiffened.
That damned Hoshikawa brat!
I can't stand it! I'm going to burst on him!
"Hoshikawa."
Sarutobi Asuma stood up and walked over to them, saying, "I challenge you to a duel!"
Kurenai Yūhi instinctively looked at him, her face showing surprise.
In her opinion, Sarutobi Asuma had lost so badly last time that he was no match for Hoshikawa at all.
Doing it again now wouldn't change the outcome.
"I'm not the same person I used to be!"
Sarutobi Asuma noticed her expression and immediately said.
Why are you shouting so loudly?
Hoshikawa thought for a moment and said, "There's a practical class in two days."
Might as well fight during class; no time wasted.
"Good!"
Sarutobi Asuma's spirits lifted when he agreed, and he said confidently, "This time, I'm definitely going to win!"
In half a month, he had not only learned how to dispel genjutsu but had also sought out genjutsu ninja for sparring.
How could he lose? Can you instantly defeat me? Absolutely impossible!
He would make the school's training ground his arena, and everyone would stand and cheer for him!
"Good luck."
Hoshikawa said with a smile.
"..."
Sarutobi Asuma was somewhat stumped.
Hoshikawa's attitude made him seem arrogant.
Just as he felt a pang of guilt, he suddenly noticed Kurenai Yūhi's reaction.
You're such a baby!
Sarutobi Asuma realized that his image in Kurenai Yūhi's eyes was getting worse and worse.
Was Hoshikawa doing this on purpose, or was it accidental?
He gritted his teeth, turned, and returned to his seat.
In the current situation, no explanation would help; the only way was to defeat him.
"Let's eat."
Hoshikawa casually handed Kurenai Yūhi a pair of chopsticks.
"Are you confident?"
Kurenai Yūhi picked up a piece of tempura shrimp and asked, "He's the Hokage's son, after all; he must have found a way to deal with genjutsu."
"I know."
Hoshikawa nodded.
This time, he decided to win in a different way.
"That's good then."
Kurenai Yūhi felt relieved.
At a desk not far away, Rin Nohara opened three bento boxes.
She picked up her chopsticks and first offered them to Obito Uchiha.
"Thank you, Rin!"
Obito Uchiha proudly looked at Kakashi Hatake.
But he found Kakashi looking elsewhere.
Obito Uchiha followed his gaze and saw it was Hoshikawa.
He couldn't help but say, "He just got lucky and defeated Asuma."
As a ninja of the Uchiha clan, he genuinely looked down on genjutsu ninja.
"Can you defeat Asuma with luck?"
Kakashi Hatake took the chopsticks from Rin Nohara and asked indifferently.
"Why not?"
Obito Uchiha snorted and said, "Last time, if my ninjutsu hadn't failed, Asuma would have already lost!"
"There are no 'ifs' in ninja life."
Kakashi Hatake said bluntly, "You either lose or you win."
"You!"
Obito Uchiha's body trembled with anger.
"Obito."
Rin Nohara tugged his sleeve and said gently, "Try my tempura; how does it taste?"
"Rin's tempura is definitely top-notch and delicious!"
Obito Uchiha immediately said with a cheerful grin.
Lunch break ended, and it was time for the dreaded physical training.
"One hundred laps of the field, start!"
Eichiro stood at the starting line and gave the command.
The entire class rushed out.
Leading the pack was none other than Obito Uchiha.
He sprinted from the start, gaining an early lead, and even didn't forget to look back over his shoulder, trying to catch Rin Nohara's attention.
"Idiot."
Kakashi Hatake coldly spat out two words.
Rin Nohara could only look helpless.
Who sprints at the very beginning?
Hoshikawa maintained a steady breath, running at a consistent pace alongside Kurenai Yūhi.
As time passed, the differences became apparent.
Obito Uchiha was the first to run out of stamina, falling to the back of the pack.
At the very front were Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy.
Hoshikawa, Kurenai Yūhi, Sarutobi Asuma, and others were in the second tier.
After ninety laps, the situation changed again.
Sarutobi Asuma watched helplessly as Hoshikawa ran past him.
His mind wanted to fight, but his body couldn't keep up.
He had already reached the point where his steps were scattered.
Kakashi Hatake glanced at Hoshikawa, who had been keeping up with him, and couldn't help but frown slightly.
He clearly remembered that in the last physical training, Hoshikawa hadn't even made it into the top ten, let alone second.
Now, he was actually on par with him.
He could clearly hear Hoshikawa's breathing.
It was a bit ragged, but still orderly.
Kakashi Hatake's face showed seriousness, and he continued to run forward.
By the last lap, most of the students were already exhausted and sitting on the ground resting.
The only three still running were Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, and Hoshikawa.
"What's wrong with this guy?"
Kakashi Hatake gasped for breath, his rhythm already disrupted.
Every time he thought Hoshikawa's stamina was about to reach its limit, he seemed to recover a bit more.
Was he going to lose?
Although Kakashi Hatake didn't specifically train his body on weekdays, the intensity of his sword training was not low.
Coupled with his talent, overall, his physical strength already exceeded most Genin.
Kakashi Hatake gritted his teeth, took a final breath, and began to accelerate.
"This is youth!"
Might Guy looked at the two chasing each other and suddenly trembled all over, extremely excited.
Hoshikawa's mouth twitched slightly.
But... a good opportunity!
Here I go!
For the last stretch, he held nothing back and burst forward directly.
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