Ninja School, during gym class.
Today's training is a race, running fifty laps around the field, and the last student will have to do ten additional laps.
So every student is giving it their all, trying not to be the last.
After running fifty laps, undoubtedly, the first place is Ruri.
As a girl, she really likes to use her fists to make her point, and in her own words, that's how the Uchiha Race deals with matters.
Everyone is already used to this, and homeroom teacher Fujimura Daiga also thinks it's just natural.
Except for the occasional civilian genius, the first places among students of the same grade in the Ninja School are always those with support from their clan.
Especially for the prestigious Uchiha, who, together with the Senju Clan, founded Konoha, they can be considered the top noble family in Konoha.
The security team they manage wields unimaginable power.
Though they've offended many people because of this, as the strongest ninja race in Konoha, even the Hokage might not give them any respect.
As one of the two ninja races that founded Konoha, having such a prideful mentality is understandable.
"Congratulations, Ruri, once again first place."
Fujimura Daiga said in a congratulatory tone.
Whether it's the stamina race, ninja techniques, or competitions like shuriken throwing, Ruri is always at the top of class 3A.
Having such a genius student in the class, without needing to do much, the class's performance will soar.
Except there's one thing that really bothers him—
"Step aside a little, Chunin Teacher Fujimura, you're blocking my view."
Ruri frowned slightly, looking up, speaking in a somewhat impatient tone.
"..."
She's a troublesome girl student who doesn't respect teachers!
Are there students who talk to teachers like this?
Does being a Chunin mean anything?
Chunins are the backbone of the village!
Don't look down on Chunins!
Fujimura Daiga was shaking with anger!
When can Konoha Chunins truly stand up?
But thinking about the shuriken throwing skills Ruri usually shows, along with her ninja techniques, and the fact she ran fifty laps without breaking a sweat…
Fujimura Daiga was at a loss for words.
It's kind of sad to say, but he no longer has the ability to teach Ruri.
Being surpassed by a student should be something every teacher is happy about, but seeing Ruri's contemptuous look, Fujimura Daiga couldn't help but feel depressed.
Not just in class, passing notes continuously with her deskmate often tested his fragile single man's psyche.
Once, to get both of them to listen to the class attentively, Fujimura Daiga moved Hakushi to another seat, and after class, Ruri directly stormed into the office, wanting to teach him with her fists how to be an excellent Ninja School teacher.
These are all bleak memories Fujimura Daiga couldn't face directly.
He's just a Chunin, and that too in teaching where he excels, not in combat.
Fortunately, he is broad-minded and does not take things personally with children, otherwise…
Otherwise, if they irritated him enough, he would report to the Third Hokage!
In his eyes, Ruri is just a rather mischievous girl, though sometimes too mischievous.
"Teacher Fujimura is a good teacher, no need to provoke him like that."
About a minute later, Hakushi also finished running fifty laps, looking quite out of breath, somewhat struggling to catch his breath.
Because running fifty consecutive laps, each being four hundred meters, without stopping midway and maintaining a certain speed is still a bit difficult for third-grade students.
Most are like Hakushi, able to finish but panting heavily afterward.
Someone like Ruri, who finishes fifty laps without a change of expression, is probably the only one.
"Have you shown off enough? If so, go to the store and buy me a juice."
She handed Hakushi a paper bill of a thousand ryo.
"..."
Hakushi went obediently, and when he returned, he bought two juices, one for Ruri and one for himself.
Ruri glanced but said nothing.
Just at that moment, suddenly there came an exuberant cheer from afar:
"Minato!!"
"Wow! Minato is so handsome!!!"
Startled by the collective charming shouts of the girls, Hakushi and Ruri looked over to another class also having a gym lesson on the field.
The focal point of the event was a blond boy about the same age as Hakushi.
How do I put it, a bit effeminate, but his appearance was truly outstanding.
Especially his short drifting hair and his fair face, which became even more charming because of the girls' cries.
For a moment, the field was filled with a pink atmosphere.
"That's Namikaze Minato from class B next door, that guy is still so popular in school."
Hakushi seemed to recognize the boy courted by the girls.
Unlike his plain self, the other is the idol of the third grade.
Though a bit effeminate, he's indeed handsome and fair.
He'll surely grow into a beautiful man.
I'm really simple and unadorned.
So envious.
"You know him?"
Ruri raised an eyebrow.
"We've talked a few times occasionally, but to say we're familiar is not quite right."
Hakushi took a sip of juice and said.
"These people are really noisy."
"Well, that's youth for you."
"Such a racket! Those girls are all infatuated idiots. Instead of idolizing others, they should work on themselves more. They seem like the type to die early on a battlefield."
Ruri rudely criticized the gushing girls.
"Is it good to curse your classmates like that?"
"Why do they have to be so noisy? I'm heading back first."
After saying that, Ruri crumpled the empty cup and tossed it into the trash, heading back to the school building.
Hakushi scratched his head, looking troubled.
The next day.
"Today I have an important announcement to make."
Homeroom teacher Fujimura Daiga stood in the class with a pile of documents, looking solemn as he addressed all the students.
The students looked at each other, unsure of what happened, whispering among themselves.
Fujimura Daiga ignored the whispering students and directly said, "From today onwards, the medical and health class will officially be a required course for all grades in Ninja School. Additionally, Ninja School will establish a special class focused on training medical ninjas. Interested students can apply with me."
With that, Fujimura Daiga started handing out the application forms from the documents he had in hand, one for each student.
Ruri took the application form and set it aside without even looking at it.
She wasn't interested in becoming a medical ninja.
Hakushi, however, seemed more interested when he got the application form.
But why would the village make such a decision at this time?
Maybe it has something to do with the tension on the front lines.
On the other hand, Ayane also received the application form but didn't pay it much attention, much like Ruri.
To become a medical ninja one must have Yang Attribute Chakra, and her attribute isn't Yang, so even if she wanted to, becoming a medical ninja would be impossible, at most, maybe a nurse.
But such a profession is something the Hyuga Clan would probably never allow.
Her strong talent, as seen by the Main Family, should be used to protect them rather than becoming a medical ninja or a nurse.
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