Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.

Everyone knew what that meant. They just read the lesson plan verbatim, the class was so boring that everyone was drowsy, and when they got to the key points, they would tap the blackboard and say, "This is the test point, memorize it yourself." They would only ask questions to the few students with good grades. Compared to Teacher Qiushui's class, it was like the difference between hell and heaven.

Just then, Yamanaka Ino stood up.

She placed her hands on the desk, her gaze sweeping over the entire class, and said earnestly, "If you want Mr. Qiushui to continue being our homeroom teacher, it's actually very simple: everyone just needs to give it their all in this exam. And since Mr. Qiushui's classes are so excellent, anyone who fails will be the first person I'll look down on!"

Naruto's face fell instantly; he felt like Ino was targeting him.

Because he was the only one in the entire class who frequently failed exams.

But his sullen face didn't last two seconds before another voice rang out.

Sakura Haruno also stood up.

She held a thick stack of papers in her hand, her review materials compiled overnight, densely covered with key points. She placed the materials on the table and said seriously, "These are my notes. Even though the exam is tomorrow, if you study diligently afterward, you can still improve your score. I'll take them to a photocopy shop at noon to have them copied, and all students can come to my place after school to pick them up for free!"

Then she turned her head and looked precisely at Naruto, saying, "Naruto, especially you, you're always the one dragging the class down. I hope you can take the exam seriously this time. If Akisui-sensei gets transferred because of you, none of us will forgive you."

Naruto's scalp began to tingle; he sensed that Sakura was also targeting him.

But he did not refute it.

Hearing them say that if he doesn't do well on this exam and Teacher Qiushui is really replaced, then the other party will have no reason to continue training him, right?

That's not right.

He clenched his fist.

You must take the exam seriously and get a good grade.

Aburame Shino adjusted his sunglasses and sat silently in the corner, already starting to think things through. His theoretical grades were usually only behind Haruno Sakura in the class, but this time was different; this time it concerned Akisui-sensei's future.

He thought for a moment and decided that if Naruto dragged down the average score, he would release a few insects during the exam to copy Sakura Haruno's test paper.

He wouldn't normally do something like this, but this time it's different. He's not doing it for himself, but for Teacher Qiushui and all the classmates.

Sasuke Uchiha listened to their discussion with a blank expression. Although he hadn't interacted much with Shusui, and hadn't even exchanged many words, Shusui's classes did make him feel more comfortable. Unlike his previous teachers who were long-winded, Shusui's lectures also made him aware of many of his own shortcomings.

He aims to get first place in the entire grade in this practical exam.

Choji Akimichi, while stuffing potato chips into his mouth, nudged Shikamaru Nara next to him with his elbow and said, "Shikamaru, don't let your score barely pass this time. Otherwise, if Shusui-sensei gets transferred, we'll have to find another boring teacher to teach us."

Nara Shikamaru rubbed his forehead and sighed.

trouble.

This is such a hassle.

In the past, he wouldn't have bothered with such trivial matters. As for exams, he would just take them casually and aim to pass; any more points would be a waste.

But now, he glanced at the excited students around him and recalled Qiu Shui's lectures.

To be honest, Qiu Shui's lectures are really good. Unlike other teachers who just read from the textbook, he doesn't call on students by name to criticize them. His classes are very relaxing and the time flies by. Most importantly, Qiu Shui never calls on students who fall asleep in class.

If Qiu Shui is really replaced by a boring teacher, he won't be able to sleep soundly in class anymore.

Fine.

This time, we won't control the score.

Hinata Hyuga sat quietly in her seat, her hands on her knees, her back ramrod straight. She listened intently to her classmates chatting away. Her small face was full of seriousness.

She wants to do well on the exam.

You must do well on the exam.

It's not about any ranking, nor about competing with anyone. It's about ensuring that Teacher Qiushui can stay, and also about ensuring that daily training can continue.

Qiu Shui, who entered the classroom right on time, had no idea what had just happened.

A second before the class bell rang, he pushed open the door, stepped onto the podium, placed his lesson plan on it, cleared his throat, and said, "This exam will be held over three days. The first day is a theory exam. Remember to bring two pens, one for the exam and one as a spare. If you run out of ink halfway through writing, no one will lend you one."

"The second day is the physical fitness test," he continued. "The third day is the actual combat. Pay attention to your diet these two days. Don't eat anything too spicy or greasy, or you'll get diarrhea and it will affect your performance. Don't blame me for not reminding you. Also, check your ninja tools. Shinobi, kunai, and get whatever you're missing as soon as possible. Don't wait until you get to the exam room to find that your ninja tool bag is empty."

After saying that, he opened his lesson plan: "Alright, let's begin the lesson."

In the following lessons, Qiu Shui mainly explained some important scoring knowledge points to them.

He explained things in great detail, pointing out which points are always on the test, which are easy to make mistakes on, and which techniques can be used to quickly solve which questions.

But as she spoke, a doubt began to creep into Qiu Shui's mind.

What happened?

Why are these students acting like they've been injected with chicken blood today?

Although many students usually raise their hands to answer questions during lectures, today, as soon as I asked a question, a whole bunch of hands shot up.

Qiu Shui was a little puzzled. He remembered that when he was in school, everyone was extremely nervous in the two days leading up to the exams. Why are students these days not afraid of exams at all?

But he didn't think much of it, because this positive situation was a good thing.

[Talent training completed]

Overall Rating: A

[Reward Received - Wind Release: Great Breakthrough Technique (Intermediate)]

The Wind Release: Great Breakthrough Technique is a C-rank Wind Release ninjutsu, and it is a required course for every Wind Release ninja to learn. Just like the Fire Release ninja's Great Fireball Technique, it is a frequently used signature ninjutsu.

The user transforms a large amount of chakra into a storm, releasing it from their mouth or palm to create a gust of wind. While not extremely powerful, it excels in low consumption, quick activation, and wide applicability.

Qiu Shui's eyes lit up slightly as he looked at the newly acquired ninjutsu on the system panel.

He had already acquired several fire-style ninjutsu. When combined with wind-style ninjutsu, the fire borrows the power of the wind, and the wind amplifies the fire's might.

The original flames might only burn a patch, but with the help of the wind, they can burn a wall. The original fireballs might only fly ten meters, but with the help of the wind, they can fly twenty meters, increasing their power by at least half.

Qiu Shui turned off the system panel and pushed open the door to enter the office.