He chuckled softly, shook his head, and said:

"Jiraiya, do you think I would release the seal on you over such a small matter? You're too naive."

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's face flashed with disappointment, but he did not give up and continued with a grin:

"Oh, Xingliu, you're such a generous person, you wouldn't hold a grudge against me over such a small thing, would you?"

Look, I've been cooped up for so long that I'm almost going to get sick.

"Please, just do me a favor and lift the seal so I can breathe."

Xingliu couldn't help but find it amusing to look at Jiraiya's pitiful act.

He knew that although Jiraiya spoke with great seriousness, he did not actually realize his mistake.

So he chuckled and decided to ignore Jiraiya's persistent pestering.

Seeing that Xingliu was no longer paying attention to him, Jiraiya became anxious.

He was about to say something more to fight for his freedom when he suddenly heard a cold snort from the side.

He turned around and was immediately terrified.

It turned out that Madara Uchiha had arrived beside them at some point and was now staring at them with an unfriendly expression.

Madara is known for his pride and arrogance; he wouldn't even look at someone like Madara who spied on others.

Therefore, he could not tolerate someone like Jiraiya being a fellow instructor at the Ninja Academy.

This time, he challenged Hashirama and came to the Ninja Academy to serve as an instructor.

But the thought that someone like Jiraiya was worthy of being on equal footing with him made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

In Madara Uchiha's view, the best way to solve a problem is to directly deal with the person who caused it.

Therefore, his gaze toward Jiraiya was filled with coldness and hostility. The murderous aura he exuded, seasoned on the battlefield, sent chills down Jiraiya's spine and caused him to break out in a cold sweat.

Just as tensions were about to rise, Hashirama's figure suddenly appeared.

He patted Ban on the shoulder with a laugh and said loudly, "Hahaha, looks like I'm not late."

His action was like a gentle spring breeze, instantly easing the tense atmosphere.

Madara Uchiha withdrew his killing intent and gave Jiraiya a cold glance, as if warning him to behave himself.

Then, he turned to look at Hashirama and said calmly, "It's not late, let's go in too."

Hashirama nodded, walked to the door of the graduating class, knocked on it, and then went inside.

Madara Uchiha followed closely behind, and their arrival immediately caused a cheer in the class.

After all, the names of Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi, and Madara Uchiha, the Asura of the Shinobi World, are legendary.

While they may not be able to compare with the current Fifth Hokage, Seiryu, being able to become his students is undoubtedly a great honor for these graduates.

Jiraiya, standing outside the door, breathed a long sigh of relief.

Xingliu looked at him and couldn't help but find it a little funny. She shook her head and walked into the classroom.

His appearance brought the atmosphere in the class to a climax, with students exclaiming in surprise, not understanding what had happened that day.

Why are Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and the current Hokage, Seiryu, all gathered here?

However, they were soon drawn to the three important figures on the stage, their eyes filled with longing and anticipation.

They all looked on expectantly, hoping to become students of these three legendary figures.

Although most of them knew in their hearts that this wish might be difficult to realize, they still cherished the dream and hoped that a miracle would happen.

Under everyone's gaze, Seiryu, Hashirama, and Madara stood on the podium.

Looking at the eager eyes of the students below the stage, they couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in their hearts.

This feeling was not unfamiliar to Xingliu and Hashirama, but it was something Madara Uchiha hadn't experienced in a long time.

In a daze, he seemed to return to the time when he was the clan leader, a time when he was also expected to be trusted and relied upon by the people.

However, later, when Konoha was established, everyone's expectations gradually shifted to Hashirama, who became Hokage, while he himself drifted further and further away.

Thinking of this, Madara's eyes narrowed slightly, but a smile quickly appeared on his face.

He discovered that the feeling of being expected of someone wasn't actually bad.

Hashirama also keenly noticed Madara's change. Although he didn't fully understand what had happened, he was genuinely happy for his best friend's transformation.

In this village, apart from himself and Izuna, Madara seemed to keep a certain distance from everyone else.

But now, Ban seems to be letting go of his burdens and is willing to integrate into this big family.

This made Hashirama feel incredibly gratified and happy.

He hoped that his close friend could be loved and respected by the village just like him.

In this way, freckles can truly enter people's hearts and no longer be feared.

At the same time, Xingliu also stood up. He smiled and scanned the students below the stage, then said loudly:

"I believe everyone knows the purpose of our trip, so I won't beat around the bush. Minato Namikaze, Yoru Kura, and Kushina Uzumaki, please follow me."

Upon hearing their names called, the three immediately showed joy on their faces. They quickly stood up and followed behind Xingliu.

Xingliu nodded in satisfaction and led them to leave the classroom.

However, as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned back to Madara and Hashirama, saying:

"Oh right, I almost forgot something. After you're divided into classes, bring your respective teams to the first training field to find me. I've prepared a special test for you all, which requires the three teams to work together to complete."

Although Madara and Hashirama were curious about this sudden test, they did not raise any objections and instead nodded to indicate that they understood.

Seeing that both of them had agreed, Xingliu turned and left the classroom.

His three students followed closely behind, their steps firm as they followed their new mentor.

.....

Seiryu led Minato Namikaze, Yoruichiro, and Kushina Uzumaki through the training grounds to the first training ground.

At this moment, the vast space was deserted, as if it had been reserved specifically for their arrival.

Mentioning this training ground, Xingliu's thoughts drifted back to the distant past.

This place was his paradise when he skipped school in his youth, and it was where he and a few close friends honed their skills and sweated together.

This place not only holds countless precious memories for him, but also witnesses his journey from a naive child to a generation of Hokage.

Since Xingliu became Hokage, he has transformed this place into his own exclusive training ground.

Although it remains open to everyone for free, the villagers seem to tacitly avoid it, leaving this tranquility to their Hokage.

However, if the girls heard about his sentiments, they would definitely criticize him:

'They're the ones sweating; you're just sunbathing.'

Chapter 253 A Special Examination

Xingliu quickly snapped out of his thoughts and turned his gaze to the three energetic students in front of him.

He smiled gently and began their first formal exchange.

"Alright, now we're members of a squad,"

He said softly, "Let's get to know each other better."

Let me give you a demonstration first. My name is Uchiha Seiryu, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha Village, and also your instructor.

Although the three had long suspected that Xingliu was their mentor, they couldn't help but feel excited when they heard the confirmation.

Xingliu keenly sensed their emotional shift and gave them some time to calm down.

After a while, as the three of them calmed down, they smiled shyly at Xingliu.

Xingliu shook his head tolerantly, indicating that he didn't mind their lapse in manners, and continued with his self-introduction.

"Of course, what I just said is something that everyone already knows."

But as members of a team, we need to get to know each other more deeply.

Therefore, my self-introduction also includes some more personal content, such as how I like Tsunade and the others, and how I hate those who don't listen to advice.

As for my dream, it's very simple: I hope to be with the person I love forever.

After speaking, Xingliu turned his gaze to Minato Namikaze, indicating that he should introduce himself next.

Minato Namikaze took a deep breath. He knew this was his chance to shine and an important moment to integrate into the new team.

He gathered his thoughts and then confidently began to speak:

"My name is Minato Namikaze, you can call me Minato. I am very honored to be a student of Seiryu-sensei."

I enjoy researching new ninjutsu and techniques, and I am particularly interested in speed-based ninjutsu.

What I hate are those who don't cherish life and abuse their power.

My dream is to become Hokage, and I hope that one day I can protect the village and maintain peace and stability throughout the ninja world, just like the Fifth Hokage.

After Minato Namikaze finished speaking, Yekura and Kushina Uzumaki introduced themselves.

With her uniquely gentle smile, Yekura said, "My name is Yekura, and I am skilled in using the Scorching Release ninjutsu."

I love nature and flowers, and I hate war and destruction.

My dream is to become a ninja who can spread warmth and hope, and use my power to protect those who need help.

Kushina Uzumaki said somewhat shyly, "I am Kushina Uzumaki, and I possess the special physique and sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan."

I enjoy spiritual practice, but I hate loneliness and betrayal.

My dream is to become a ninja like Grandma Mito, not only protecting my family and friends but also contributing to the prosperity of the village.

After listening to the self-introductions of Minato Namikaze, Yoru Kura, and Kushina Uzumaki, Seiryu nodded in satisfaction.

Just as he had predicted, these three young people all demonstrated their unique personalities and potential.

Minato and Kushina haven't changed much; they still retain their original traits and pursuits.

However, Yekura's change surprised Seiryu.

In the original work, although the education system in Sunagakure was not as strict as that in Kirigakure, the scarcity of resources and environmental limitations meant that there were few opportunities to grow into a ninja.

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