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

"Third Hokage, I've heard that many teachers only become full-fledged teachers after completing the normal procedures, and some teachers haven't even received the title of outstanding teacher after teaching for several years. The position of grade leader requires qualifications and certain contributions. I've only been at the school for a month. If word gets out, won't it affect your reputation?" After agreeing, Qiushui's face showed a worried expression.

"The substitute homeroom teacher position is used to test whether a teacher is suitable for the job. The title of excellent teacher is given to teachers who excel in teaching. Although you are not quite qualified for the grade leader position right now, if other teachers can raise their class average score to the same level as yours within three months, I will still give it to them," Hiruzen Sarutobi said domineeringly.

He continued, "If you can maintain this level of teaching for the next year, I will promote you directly to Special Jonin."

"Thank you for your guidance, Third Hokage. I will do my best to teach my students well in the coming year and will not let you down," Qiushui said sincerely.

He had already received a small reward, so he chose to believe in the promises made by Hiruzen Sarutobi. Although this special Jonin and grade leader didn't offer him much help, he would still wholeheartedly improve the students' grades even if Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't made these demands, because the system would give him countless rewards. Since they were all just by chance, he might as well take them.

After that, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say anything else. Shusui said that he had classes in the afternoon and needed to prepare his lessons.

Hiruzen Sarutobi admired Shusui more and more. Everyone who talked to him wanted to spend more time with him, but Shusui never lingered. He was so serious about his work, no wonder he was able to achieve such results in just one month.

The moment Qiu Shui pushed open the door and returned to the office, the teachers, who were all busy with their own things, all looked up and their eyes fell on him.

"Shusui, what does the Third Master want you to do in the principal's office?" Fujino Daikuma was the first to ask impatiently.

"What could he possibly be called to do? It must be something good." Matsumoto Mie rolled her eyes at him, her tone somewhat matter-of-fact. "Shusui, as a new teacher, raised the class average by so much in his first month. Isn't it normal for the Third Hokage to give him a reward?"

Qiu Shui returned to her workstation and sat down, suddenly feeling a bit disgusted by the hard chair. She slowly said, "The Third Hokage first approved of my teaching methods, and then promoted me directly from acting homeroom teacher to full homeroom teacher."

He didn't mention Hiruzen Sarutobi's subsequent promises about being an outstanding teacher, grade leader, and special Jonin. As he always said, never open the champagne before you've actually got it.

Upon hearing this, the teachers in the office all showed expressions of envy.

They all started as teaching assistants and worked their way up, and it took each of them at least three months to become a full-time teacher.

Qiu Shui was officially appointed as a homeroom teacher in just one month, a speed that they truly envied.

Mizuki remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was quite dissatisfied with the Third Hokage's arrangement.

Back when he first took the school teacher exam, he passed all the assessments, but was rejected because of the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of his teammate during a mission, even though they were right, he was indeed the one who did it.

After finally passing the second exam, his internship lasted three months longer than other teachers. Seeing Qiu Shui's smooth sailing now, he couldn't suppress his resentment.

"Shusui-sensei, can you tell me about your teaching methods now?" Fujino Daikuma asked expectantly.

He also longed to be recognized by the Third Hokage one day, just like Shusui.

"The main thing is to teach students as best I can, and to use different teaching methods according to their personality, talent and foundation." Qiu Shui didn't keep them in suspense and said frankly, "Every student is unique. Some students need encouragement, some need to be spurred on, and some need to be patiently guided. The key is to find a way that suits them, rather than just teaching them by rote."

He paused, then added, "Another important thing is to pay more attention to students with weak foundations and help them build a solid foundation. Once they have a solid foundation, their subsequent learning will naturally be much more efficient. Most importantly, we must not give up on any student."

"Is it really that simple?" Koji Murata asked, somewhat incredulously.

"It's easier said than done." Iruka nodded thoughtfully. He had taught Class 1 of the fourth grade and knew how difficult it was to manage students with such diverse personalities. "Just figuring out each student's personality and addressing their specific needs requires a lot of thought."

"Yes, and each student has a different learning ability. You have to keep up with the pace of those who learn quickly, and you have to explain things to those who learn slowly. It's easy to lose sight of one thing after another during a class," Matsumoto Mie echoed with deep feeling.

Fujino Daikuma thought about it and realized that this teaching method did have its merits, so he prepared to try out the method that Shusui had mentioned for the next month.

He suddenly remembered something and said, "Koji, do you have class tomorrow afternoon? If not, could you cover for the fifth-grade class's physical education lesson?"

Koji Murata looked up and said, "I have classes all day tomorrow, so ask Mie."

"I don't have classes tomorrow afternoon, but I need to go to the equipment room to maintain the equipment." Matsumoto Mie shook her head.

Fujino Daikuma continued to look at Iruka.

Iruka shook his head and said, "I have class tomorrow morning, and I'll be going to the equipment room with Ms. Miho in the afternoon to maintain the equipment."

Fujino Daikuma looked a little nervous. He glanced at Mizuki and immediately gave up the idea. It wouldn't be right for the homeroom teacher to cover his classes.

Matsumoto Mie asked curiously, "Big Bear, is something urgent?"

"My parents are insisting on arranging blind dates for me because they think I'm getting older. They want me to meet a girl tomorrow afternoon, and if I don't go, they say I shouldn't ever come home again. But I have class tomorrow afternoon!" Fujino Daikuma said, making a classic shrug, his face showing both helplessness and worry.

After listening, Matsumoto Mie smiled and advised, "Big Bear, to be honest, you should be thinking about settling down at your age. Your parents are doing this for your own good. If you ask me, you can attend classes anytime. Going on blind dates is more important. You should find someone to cover your class or just ask the academic affairs office for leave."

Fujino Daikuma shook his head with a wry smile: "Ms. Mie, do you think I haven't thought about it? But you know our school's situation. We don't have many teachers to begin with, and time is tight. I asked several teachers, but none of them had time."