At sea.
"Now, for a new experience called Water Spirit," Naruto said to the people lined up before him.
"Water Spirit? What's that?"
"Yeah, I've never even heard of it."
"Maybe it's a type of training?"
"It's not like in manga, novels, or stories, where there's a group of water spirits at the bottom of this sea, is it?"
The new students spoke one after another.
However, it was clear that the name of this training was very deceptive, and they didn't think much about other possibilities.
But there were also some students who knew, looking at the surrounding sea, and remembering their parents' descriptions of the sea and that kind of training, their faces showed terror.
It can't be.
"Next, I will demonstrate the Water Spirit experience, which you will frequently experience from now on," Naruto finally said.
Boruto and the others listened attentively.
They would frequently experience it in the future, what kind of experience would it be?
Bang!
Moegi brought out a large pile of surfboards, took one, and directly rushed out from the land beneath her feet, into the sea.
"Sensei, be careful!"
Watching their Sensei jump into the sea, many students were shocked.
But they quickly stopped being shocked, and their jaws dropped instead.
Moegi, like a Water Spirit, stood on a surfboard and flew high among the towering deep-sea waves.
Her smile showed that she was enjoying herself.
And it wasn't just ordinary enjoyment; especially when she looked back at the students, she seemed even happier.
"Of course, I'm enjoying it. Sensei Satoru made me try this back then, and now it's finally your turn," Moegi muttered to herself.
She was originally a kind-hearted girl with no ulterior motives, but because of Satoru's mischievousness, she had now inherited a bit of it.
Especially seeing the training she used to dread so much now being experienced by the new generation, made her even happier.
She recalled how she almost peed her pants here back then.
Konohamaru looked at Moegi's figure, a hint of an awkward smile on his face.
As happy as Moegi was now, that's how embarrassed she was as a child.
Then she spoke to the new students: "That's right, your goal is to use surfboards to play among the waves at sea."
Play?
To hell with playing.
What kind of playing is this?
The turbulent, surging, and roaring sea was like an enraged beast, opening its blood-red mouth and constantly roaring. Exaggerated, jaw-dropping waves rolled in one after another, as if to swallow the entire world into its endless abyss.
Looking out, the sea presented a color of extreme darkness intertwined with deep blue, like a giant black silk fabric spread between heaven and earth. This darkness was so dense that even sunlight struggled to penetrate it, casting only faint and blurry reflections on the surface. Standing by the sea, the new students felt so small and fragile, as if they could be swallowed by this boundless darkness at any moment.
"No!"
"I'm so scared."
"Face your fears, classmates, let's unleash our youth! No, I need to think about this first."
"We're going to die, aren't we?"
As the new students discussed, the sea became even more eerie and terrifying. Gone were the daytime clamor and liveliness, leaving only a deathly silence. The waves crashed against the land beneath their feet, emitting low roars, like demons from the depths of hell screaming, making the new students tremble with fear.
Occasionally, a few eerie lights flickered on the distant sea surface, like the eyes of some mysterious creature, adding to the terrifying atmosphere. Facing such a sea, a deep fear involuntarily welled up in the new students' hearts.
"I'll lead the way."
Mitsuki secretly came out and walked directly to the surfboards, picking one up.
The new students behind him, seeing his steps, widened their eyes.
Boruto's eyes widened even more; Mitsuki was actually so bold.
Even he felt like he was going to die of fear.
The others, especially the younger girls, were completely captivated, needless to say.
"Since you dare, then I dare too! Youth is about bravely venturing into the world!"
Metal Lee, seeing that someone dared to go, immediately felt his youth, which had just been submerged, surge forth again.
His father was a world-renowned Taijutsu master, and his grand-master was even more formidable, recognized as the strongest Taijutsu user in the Ninja World.
He couldn't lose face.
Metal Lee's appearance brought a look of appreciation to Naruto's eyes.
Of course, Mitsuki too; he hadn't expected such a brave child.
In contrast, he looked in Boruto's direction with a slight sigh.
"Given Boruto's training in Taijutsu and Ninjutsu since childhood, as long as he overcomes his fear, this training will be no problem at all. Sensei Satoru's customized training is indeed correct!"
These new student rituals were proposed by Satoru and perfected with the help of Konoha's high-ranking officials.
Now it seemed, it was indeed correct.
As his son, Naruto knew Boruto's abilities.
As long as he performed normally, there would be no problem.
Boruto was the most talented Ninja he had ever seen.
Boruto also saw Naruto's gaze, and his heart thumped as if it would explode.
"No, I can't be afraid. I can't disappoint Dad. I must be brave." Boruto's pupils contracted, then he strode out with determination.
That back, again, garnered the admiration of a group of girls.
Especially a girl named Sumire, and Sarada.
Their eyes were sparkling.
Mitsuki smiled as he watched the two approach and said, "I'm going first, can you keep up, Boruto, and this one..."
"Metal Lee, I won't lose to you," Metal Lee said upon hearing this.
"Mitsuki, I won't lose to you either. I want to make Dad proud," Boruto said, mustering his courage.
"Alright, I'm going first."
Mitsuki, with a smile, dashed towards the surging sea, placed his surfboard, and stepped onto it.
Whoosh!
Whoosh, Mitsuki directly stood on the surfboard, was lifted by a wave, and soared into the sky.
But he quickly controlled his body, submitting to the power of the wave and guiding that force.
In a short while, the surfboard was like his hands and feet, dancing among the waves.
His small figure was so tiny amidst the vast sea, and his fearless heart also infected some of the new students.
Although still afraid, a few people also walked to the surfboards and picked them up.
Metal Lee also rushed out with a smile.
However, as the sea and waves drew closer, a wave of fear again flooded his heart.
"No, I am a genius of effort! I will not disgrace my father! I will be the first to complete the Eight Extremes Heaven training! I must not fear! Do not let youth fall here!"
Hoo!
With a powerful shout, Metal Lee rushed out with his surfboard.
And Boruto, who was beside him, also rushed out the moment Metal Lee did.
"I will definitely make Dad proud! I am not a coward!"