Konoha Year 42, March 23rd.
Ninja Academy, in a certain classroom.
"Congratulations, starting today, you are official Genin."
Yuya, who had accompanied the geniuses from the first to the third grade, looked at the twelve geniuses in the classroom who had passed the early graduation assessment. Seeing the reflections of some students who had already graduated, grown up, and become adults in these ten-year-old brats, his eyes were full of complexity.
There was gratification, nostalgia, sadness, and worry...
Geniuses were certainly many times more outstanding than their peers, but age would ultimately limit their cognition. The pride and youthful nature of always being ahead of others would make them do reckless things.
Yuya had heard news of many geniuses dying in accidents, like the First Hokage's grandson being blown up by explosive tags.
In class, he had taught students how to "clear mines" more than once, hoping they would keep it in mind and not become another Nawaki.
The geniuses below the podium naturally didn't know Yuya's concern for them.
Unlike Yuya's sadness, the geniuses, who were about to become official ninjas, learn Ninjutsu from powerful Jonin instructors, and earn money by executing missions outside the village, looked at Yuya with expectant eyes.
Yuya didn't waste any words. After congratulating these geniuses on their early graduation, he raised the clipboard in his hand and said, "Although you have graduated from trainee status, in the ninja profession, you are still newcomers with zero mission experience and zero combat experience. So before you can stand on your own, you need to form squads of three and learn from Jonin instructors with rich mission and combat experience."
Hearing they would be grouped with others, a few of the twelve geniuses subconsciously looked at a certain boy or girl, their eyes full of anticipation.
Some simps even put their hands together in a prayer gesture, hoping heaven would arrange them with their crush.
Of course, there were also incredibly confident geniuses who didn't care who they were grouped with.
Even if their teammates were burdens, they could still become Chunin or even Jonin.
"Next, team assignments begin. Team 1..."
Yuya read the list on the clipboard: "Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito... Might Guy."
"Great!"
Just as Yuya read the list for Team 1, he was interrupted by a shout.
Might Guy, wearing a green jumpsuit and having thick eyebrows, raised his hands and stood up, shouting excitedly.
Immediately, he posed flexing his muscles, grinning at Hatake Kakashi, who wore a mask revealing a pair of dead fish eyes: "Kakashi, we are teammates from now on. Please advise!"
"Doomed..."
Hatake Kakashi, who originally didn't care, rarely lost focus in his eyes.
Thinking that his teammates were Might Guy, who pestered him for duels all day, and Uchiha Obito, who constantly revolved around Nohara Rin and disliked him as much as he disliked Obito, he felt the sky collapsing.
Didn't Father say the traditional team formation was two boys and one girl?
Why were there four girls in the class, just enough to form four two-boy-one-girl ninja squads, yet his teammates happened to be Uchiha Obito and Might Guy?
Who assigned the teams? Did someone pull strings?
"Damn it, why am I on the same team as Kakashi?" Uchiha Obito also held his head with both hands, looking despairing and broken: "As long as I'm on the same team as Rin, even if the other teammate is that idiot Guy, it's fine!"
"Guy, keep quiet."
Yuya glared at Might Guy. After the latter sat down, he continued reading the list below: "Team 2... Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi..."
"Great! The old man really didn't lie to me."
Asuma Sarutobi clenched his fist, looking incredibly excited.
Clearly, he was the guy Hatake Kakashi suspected of pulling strings.
To be on the same team as the girl he liked and had a crush on, Asuma Sarutobi rarely humbled himself to Sarutobi Hiruzen, hoping Sarutobi Hiruzen would use his privileges as Hokage and Principal to assign him and Kurenai Yuhi to the same squad.
Although the old man scolded him verbally, it seemed he still doted on him very much.
Thinking of this, Asuma Sarutobi subconsciously looked at Kurenai Yuhi, only to see her showing a look full of disgust, taking a huge blow instantly.
But soon, Asuma Sarutobi cheered up again.
As long as he was on the same team as Kurenai Yuhi, he believed his sincerity would definitely move her.
At this moment, Yuya also read the name of the last person in Team 2: "Nohara Rin."
"Eh? Am I on the same team as Rin?"
Kurenai Yuhi, who was originally instinctively repulsed upon hearing she would be on the same team as the mature-looking Asuma Sarutobi, was instantly surprised.
Just as Hatake Kakashi learned from Hatake Sakumo, Kurenai Yuhi, whose father was an all-rounder Jonin and one of the few Genjutsu masters in Konoha not inferior to the Kurama clan, also knew that the traditional team formation was two boys and one girl.
Such tradition generally wouldn't be broken unless the number of boys in a graduating class exceeded girls, resulting in three-boy groups.
If the number of girls exceeded boys, there wouldn't be two-girl-one-boy or three-girl groups. Girls would be assigned to other ninja squads with sacrificed teammates, or specially recruited by certain departments.
In this world where most female ninjas chose to retire and become housewives after marriage, few continuing missions like Gojo Yoru's mother in this life, the status of women was just that special.
This was why Tsunade became the idol worshiped by countless female ninjas.
She was an anomaly among anomalies!
And now, a team assignment breaking the precedent appeared.
Not only was Kurenai Yuhi surprised, but other geniuses, and even Yuya, were the same.
Then a gaze full of killing intent fell on Asuma Sarutobi, making his back cold.
Uchiha Obito stared at Asuma Sarutobi with fire in his eyes, biting his collar almost tearing it.
"Damn Asuma, you Hokage's son actually pulled strings. You deserve to die!" Uchiha Obito gritted his teeth.
Other classmates also cast contemptuous glances at Asuma Sarutobi.
Clearly, they all thought Asuma Sarutobi pulled strings.
Unexpectedly, this guy was so affectionate. Seemingly pursuing Kurenai Yuhi for three years, he secretly had a crush on Nohara Rin too. Truly, one doesn't show their true face!
Kurenai Yuhi, already looking disgusted, looked down even more on this guy who looked old and learned to smoke at a young age.
Asuma Sarutobi looked broken, suffering in silence.
Old man, you bastard actually harmed me!
Yuya also couldn't understand why Hokage-sama assigned teams like this.
Did Nohara Rin and Kurenai Yuhi have some extraordinary qualities that, when combined, could produce an effect greater than one plus one, so he specially broke the precedent for them?
But since it was Hokage-sama's assignment, there must be his reason.
Thus, Yuya continued reading the team lists: "Team 3... Aoba Yamashiro, Raido Namiashi, Shizune."
"Team 4... Genma Shiranui, Ebisu, Suzume."
After reading the last group list, Yuya put down the clipboard and looked at the early-graduated geniuses, reminding: "These are your teammates who will fight side by side for many years in the future. Remember to get along well. Don't engage in group isolation. Once unity is lost, you will encounter fatal danger during missions."
"Next is free communication time. Don't leave the classroom; Jonin instructors will come to find you later."
"I'm glad to have accompanied you through your trainee journey. I hope when we meet next time, you have become excellent ninjas."
After speaking, Yuya walked out of the classroom without looking back.
The proud geniuses didn't stand up to say goodbye to the class teacher who accompanied them for three years either. Instead, they immediately gathered beside their teammates, forming four small groups.
"Asuma, don't get so close. You smell too much like smoke."
Looking at Asuma Sarutobi leaning over, Kurenai Yuhi, who had already sat next to Nohara Rin, didn't hide her disgust, complaining: "How old are you? Why is the smoke smell so strong? How much do you smoke every day?"
"Not... not much."
Asuma Sarutobi scratched his head awkwardly, then hurriedly promised: "Don't worry, I'll consider your feelings as girls. I promise not to smoke around you and will definitely quit in the future."
"Hope so."
The goddess high above had no interest in the simp's promise.
Just replying faintly, when Kurenai Yuhi turned to look at Nohara Rin, her cute face full of baby fat instantly blossomed with a smile, asking with interest: "Rin, who do you think our Jonin instructor will be?"
"Sh... should be a very powerful Jonin."
When Nohara Rin answered, she subconsciously glanced at Asuma Sarutobi.
Kurenai Yuhi realized instantly: "Right, our teammate is this guy Asuma. The Jonin instructor definitely won't be at the Tokubetsu Jonin level, at least an all-rounder Jonin, maybe even an ace combatant of the village."
Asuma Sarutobi was speechless with embarrassment.
He really wanted to say he didn't ask his old man to pull strings to arrange a super powerful Jonin instructor for him.
But he did humble himself to ask his old man to assign him and Kurenai Yuhi to the same group. It was indeed pulling strings, leaving him speechless.
The Jonin instructors didn't make the geniuses wait long.
Soon, a golden-haired boy wearing a green flak jacket, making this heavy and ugly uniform look coordinated and perfect, appeared at the classroom door.
On his handsome face hung a warm smile like the sun, and his eyes were as clean and blue as the sky. He waved to the twelve geniuses: "Hello, juniors. I am your senior Namikaze Minato, and also the Jonin instructor for Team 1. Please follow me out."
"It's the Yellow Flash!"
"Minato-senpai!"
Seeing Namikaze Minato, the eyes of the twelve geniuses lit up.
Hatake Kakashi, who was annoyed by Might Guy and chose to ignore him with dead fish eyes, finally looked like a boy, his eyes full of excitement.
He didn't expect his Jonin instructor to be Namikaze Minato, who supported his father back then.
Being able to learn by his side was wonderful.
Hatake Kakashi immediately stood up and walked out of the classroom.
Might Guy followed closely.
Uchiha Obito, whose gaze was fixed on Nohara Rin, could only get up and follow.
As soon as Namikaze Minato left with the future Team Minato, another handsome man with long silver hair appeared at the classroom door. Looking at the remaining nine geniuses, he smiled equally gently: "Team 3 follow me out. I am your Jonin instructor."
"Uncle Dan!"
Shizune stood up with a happy face, revealing her relationship with the man, who was Kato Dan.
"Great, our Jonin instructor is also an ace combatant."
Aoba Yamashiro and Raido Namiashi both looked delighted.
Soon, Team 3 also left with Kato Dan.
The appearance of two ace combatants made the remaining Team 2 and Team 4 look forward to their Jonin instructors.
Not long after, an ordinary-looking man in his thirties wearing a green flak jacket appeared at the classroom door.
"Team 4 follow me out."
Unlike the gently smiling Namikaze Minato and Kato Dan, this man was expressionless, giving a very serious feeling.
He just glanced at Team 2 and spoke to Team 4, without any intention of introducing himself in advance.
Finding they didn't know this Jonin instructor, Team 4's expectations fell instantly, but they still obediently got up and left.
In the classroom, only Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Nohara Rin of Team 2 remained.
"...So slow."
Time passed minute by minute, and Team 2's Jonin instructor still hadn't appeared.
Kurenai Yuhi, originally full of anticipation, instantly had a lower impression of this unknown Jonin instructor, unable to help complaining: "Late right from the start. Is our Jonin instructor a latecomer like Obito?"
"Maybe something delayed them." Nohara Rin smiled.
Kurenai Yuhi discussed with Nohara Rin: "Rin, do you think our Jonin instructor will be a big shot we know?"
"Um... I think we shouldn't raise our expectations too high." Nohara Rin smiled gently. "Actually, no matter who our Jonin instructor is, they are seniors and adults much stronger than us, leading our growth."
"That's true, but Kakashi and Shizune's Jonin instructors are ace combatants. If our Jonin instructor is weaker than theirs, next time we meet, maybe our strength will be far left behind by them." Kurenai Yuhi clenched her fist, full of fighting spirit: "I want to become an excellent kunoichi like Tsunade-sama. I absolutely can't be left so far behind by them."
"Go for it."
Nohara Rin clenched her fist to encourage, putting herself behind Kurenai Yuhi.
Looking at the two girls chatting, Asuma Sarutobi, unable to find a topic to join, finally understood why there were no two-girl-one-boy groups before.
What was the difference between this and being isolated?
Melancholy, Asuma Sarutobi momentarily forgot his promise to Kurenai Yuhi, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and was about to take one out to light.
At this moment, two fingers stretched out in front of his eyes, and a voice reached his ears: "Give me one."
"Here."
Asuma Sarutobi readily placed the first cigarette between the fingers and enthusiastically took out a lighter, ready to light it for the other party.
"Ah—"
But as his gaze followed the cigarette to the side, he screamed like a girl in fright.
His body instinctively wanted to stand up, but he found he couldn't move at all.
Beside Asuma Sarutobi, a white-haired boy was sitting at some point.
The boy wore a black coat and trousers. Even with round sunglasses on his face, they couldn't hide that face which had shed its childishness and appeared stunningly handsome.
At this moment, one of the boy's hands had already rested on Asuma Sarutobi's shoulder from right to left, yet the latter didn't notice at all.
It was this light shoulder-patting action that made Asuma Sarutobi unable to even stand up, his body stiff on the seat as if hit by a Sealing Jutsu.
This high-energy face-to-face visual impact scared Asuma Sarutobi pale, his mouth trembling.
And his scream also startled the two girls beside him.
When they stood up and turned to look, they looked delighted, instantly recognizing the boy who had taught them many classes, blurting out: "Senior Yoru/Yoru-sama!"
"Yo, long time no see."
Gojo Yoru finally withdrew the hand on Asuma Sarutobi's shoulder, took off his sunglasses, and grinned at the two girls.
Seeing it was really Gojo Yoru, the joy on Kurenai Yuhi's face deepened: "Senior Yoru, are you our Jonin instructor?"
"Guessed right. Didn't disappoint you, did I?"
Gojo Yoru winked at Kurenai Yuhi.
The girl's small face flushed red instantly, knowing Gojo Yoru must have heard what she said just now.
However, Kurenai Yuhi, a heroine like Uzumaki Kushina and Tsunade, quickly accused righteously: "Senior Yoru, you actually merged into space to eavesdrop on our conversation and scared Asuma like this. That's too much."
"I didn't merge into space, just your alertness is too poor." Gojo Yoru spread his hands, shaking his head with slight disdain. "Can't even detect Earth Body Flicker, and you call yourselves geniuses... Pfft."
Gojo Yoru couldn't help covering his mouth and laughing.
This appearance was extremely punchable.
But Kurenai Yuhi and Nohara Rin weren't angry at all because their hearts were filled with surprise.
They thought Team 2's Jonin instructor might be a famous ace combatant or an ordinary Jonin with no impression like Team 4.
They just never expected their Jonin instructor to be the benchmark of the new era, the pinnacle of the Ninja World, Gojo Yoru known as the Incarnation of Miracle.
At this moment, Kurenai Yuhi's dislike for Asuma Sarutobi vanished instantly.
Needless to say, Gojo Yoru becoming their Jonin instructor must be Asuma Sarutobi's credit.
Asuma Sarutobi recovered his senses, not angry about being scared, but asked with complicated eyes: "Senior Yoru, what price did the old man pay to invite you to be my Jonin instructor?"
"Kid, don't think too highly of yourself..."
Gojo Yoru put the cigarette on Asuma Sarutobi's ear, winked at Kurenai Yuhi and Nohara Rin, and smiled: "Couldn't it be that I was attracted by two beautiful and cute genius girls, used my privilege to group them together as my students, and you are just incidental?"
Although knowing Gojo Yoru was joking, Kurenai Yuhi and Nohara Rin still blushed with joy.
Asuma Sarutobi looked speechless: "Do you think I'll believe this reason?"
Little did he know, this sentence directly offended the two girls.
Nor did he know that Gojo Yoru's words were actually true.
Assigning Nohara Rin to Team 2 was Gojo Yoru's mischief.
The stand "NTR Warrior" hidden behind him had a restless axe in hand.
Sometimes, one doesn't need to pursue someone to swing the NTR Warrior's axe.
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