Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Konoha Village.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

The annual school season has begun at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

This year's batch of new students is somewhat special.

Because almost all the successors of the major ninja clans in Konoha are in this generation.

"This is so troublesome..."

Nara Shikamaru yawned.

He had his hands in his pockets, looking like he hadn't woken up yet.

next to.

Choji Akimichi was munching on a bag of potato chips.

"Shikamaru".

Aren't you going to eat?

"This one tastes like barbecue!"

"..."

Not far away.

Yamanaka Ino is adjusting her skirt.

She looked around, seemingly searching for some prey.

"Woof!"

A pure white puppy emerged from the crowd.

"Akamaru."

"From today onwards, we are students of the Ninja Academy!"

Kiba Inuzuka, with his messy hair, laughed arrogantly.

the other side.

Hinata Hyuga hid behind her father, Hiashi Hyuga.

She kept her head down, her two fingers nervously twisting together, completely unable to look at the people around her.

Just then.

The crowd suddenly parted to make way.

Kakashi Hatake walked over with one hand in his pocket and a blond boy by the hand.

Naruto Uzumaki.

Today, Naruto was wearing a brand new dark-colored tracksuit.

Wearing goggles on his forehead, he looked energetic.

"Kakashi-nii-san!"

"Brother Chiba is lying!"

"He clearly promised that he would personally take me to school today!"

Naruto pouted, looking very unhappy.

A hint of helplessness appeared in Kakashi's eyes.

He ruffled Naruto's blond hair.

"The Hokage is very busy."

"He has a lot of documents to process at the Hokage Building."

Several villagers who were passing by also saw Naruto.

Instead of showing any disgust, they smiled kindly.

An elderly woman selling fruit even offered Naruto a red apple.

"Naruto."

"You must listen to your teacher at school."

"Thank you, Auntie!"

Naruto took a bite of the apple and grinned foolishly.

Since Chiba took office.

The rumors about the nine-tailed fox disappeared.

The current Naruto is the son of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.

Under such circumstances.

Naruto's life underwent a complete and drastic change.

Looking at this scene.

Kakashi felt a sense of relief.

Teacher Minato.

Your child can finally grow up in a normal Konoha.

"Kakashi-senpai."

Just then.

A cold voice interrupted Kakashi's thoughts.

Itachi Uchiha walked over, leading a cool-looking little boy.

Uchiha Sasuke.

Sasuke was wearing his signature high-necked blue short-sleeved shirt.

He had his hands in his pockets, his face was tense, and he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Ino, who was in the distance, instantly brightened up.

Wow! So handsome!

Naruto also stopped eating the apple.

He sensed a pretentious air about Sasuke.

Their eyes met in the air.

The gears of fate begin to turn silently at this moment.

"You arrogant bastard."

Naruto muttered something to himself.

Sasuke snorted coldly and turned his head away.

"The face of someone who's at the bottom of the class."

The two were already at loggerheads even before school started.

"Alright, let's go in."

Itachi patted Sasuke on the shoulder.

Kakashi also pushed Naruto inside.

"Naruto, be patient."

"You'll see the person you want to see at the opening ceremony later."

……

Nine o'clock in the morning.

The ninja school playground.

Hundreds of new students lined up neatly.

The area outside was filled with parents and Konoha ninja who had come to watch the ceremony.

All eyes were focused on the podium at the front of the playground.

There was no one there.

Sudden.

A gentle breeze swept by.

A tall, slender figure appeared out of thin air.

His white divine robes fluttered in the wind, with the words "Fifth Hokage" printed on the back.

Chiba stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze calmly sweeping across the entire room.

There was no grand display.

There was no deliberate attempt to intimidate.

He simply stood there, and the playground fell into absolute silence.

"Hokage-sama!"

soon.

The parents bowed their heads in respect.

The heads of the various families were even more respectful.

In just half a month.

The injection of six billion yen stabilized prices in Konoha and doubled mission rewards.

Chiba's reputation in Konoha is currently at its peak!

"Brother Chiba!"

Naruto, standing at the front of the line, jumped up excitedly.

Kakashi quickly restrained the energetic, jumping-up brat.

Chiba's gaze fell on Naruto, and he nodded slightly.

Then.

He walked up to the megaphone.

All the students held their breath.

They await the new Hokage, who will recount the ancient doctrine that "where leaves dance, fire will also burn."

however.

Chiba's first words caused an uproar in the room.

"You've come here to learn how to kill."

The clear, cool voice echoed throughout every corner of the playground.

The principal was so frightened that he trembled.

The parents' faces were stiff.

Even the most seasoned Jonin had their pupils suddenly contract.

"What's wrong?"

"Did you find my words offensive?"

Chiba let out a cold laugh.

He had no intention of mentioning the Will of Fire.

"The world of ninjas has never been peaceful."

"It's all about death and the struggle for profit."

Speaking of it.

Chiba stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction of the memorial stone.

"Countless predecessors are buried there."

"They, too, once believed that love could change everything."

"And the result?"

"They turned into cold stones!"

The entire room fell silent.

The rustling of the wind through the leaves became clearly audible.

Shikamaru put away his lazy expression.

Sasuke clenched his fist.

Naruto also opened his blue eyes wide and stared intently at Chiba on the stage.

next moment.

Chiba's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"I don't need you to learn how to sacrifice yourself."

"I want you to learn how to survive!"

"Find your strengths."

"Is it speed? Strength? Or intelligence?"

"Practice what you're best at to the extreme!"

"As long as you can kill the enemy and save your own lives, that's your own skill!"

"..."

Chiba's remarks were like a heavy hammer, shattering the shackles of education from the old era.

The ninjas of Konoha heaved with emotion.

Many of them became cannon fodder on the battlefield simply because of their mediocre talent.

Chiba's words went straight to the heart of survival.

No one is born omnipotent.

The one who survives to the end is the true winner.

"Next."

soon.

Chiba spoke again.

He then introduced the main event of the day.

"I hereby declare."

"Starting today."

"Change the graduation standards for the Ninja Academy!"

These words were spoken.

The members of each family looked at each other in bewilderment.

The graduation standards for the Ninja Academy have remained unchanged for decades.

What exactly is this Fifth Hokage going to do?

Under everyone's watchful eyes.

Chiba slowly raised three fingers.

"First, the basic Three-Body Technique."

"You must master all three body techniques; there will be no more random testing on any one of them!"

"Second, comprehensive combat skills."

"Basic skills such as taijutsu and ninja tool throwing are all included!"

"Third, and most importantly."

"Students must master at least one C-rank ninjutsu or taijutsu before graduation!"

"..."