Chapter 17

Ninja School, Physical Education Class.

Today's training item is a race, running fifty laps around the playground, with the last student having to run an additional ten laps.

So every student put in their best effort to avoid being the last one.

After running fifty laps, there was no doubt that the first place was Ruri.

As a girl, she actually really enjoyed using her fists to settle matters. In her words, this was the Uchiha clan's way of handling things.

Everyone was already used to this, and the homeroom teacher, Fujimura Daikou, also considered it a matter of course.

Apart from the occasional civilian genius, the top students in the ninja school were always those from clans with a strong background.

Especially the prestigious Uchiha clan, who, along with the Senju clan, founded Konoha, could be considered the top of the elite in Konoha.

The security force they managed had power beyond imagination.

Though this offended many, as the strongest clan in Konoha, even the Hokage might not give them a good face.

As one of the two clans that founded Konoha, it was only natural for them to have such a proud attitude.

"Congratulations, Ruri, you're first again."

Fujimura Daikou said with a congratulatory tone.

Whether it was physical endurance, ninjutsu application, or tests and shuriken, Ruri was always the top student in the third-year A class.

Having such a genius student in the class, his performance would naturally soar without him doing much.

There was only one thing that made him very frustrated—

"Move a bit, Chuunin Fujimura-sensei, you're blocking my view."

Ruri's delicate eyebrows furrowed, and she tilted her head slightly, speaking with an impatient tone.

"..."

What a disrespectful and unruly female student!

Is there a student who talks to their teacher like this?

What's wrong with being a Chuunin?

A Chuunin is already a backbone of the village.

Don't look down on Chuunins!

Fujimura Daikou was seething with anger.

When will Konoha Chuunins truly stand up?

But thinking about Ruri's shuriken throwing skills, her ninjutsu, and the fact that she didn't even break a sweat after running fifty laps...

Fujimura Daikou was speechless.

To be honest, he no longer had the ability to teach Ruri.

Being surpassed by a student should be something every teacher is happy about, but seeing Ruri's disdainful look, Fujimura Daikou was very frustrated.

Not only did she constantly exchange notes with her desk partner during class, often stimulating his fragile psyche as a single man.

To make them focus on the lesson, Fujimura Daikou once moved Shiraishi to another seat. After class, Ruri directly rushed to the office, ready to teach him how to be an excellent ninja school teacher with her fists.

These were all bitter memories that Fujimura Daikou couldn't face.

He was just a Chuunin, and a Chuunin known for his teaching ability, not his combat skills.

Fortunately, he had a broad mind and didn't take things to heart with children, otherwise...

Otherwise, if he got really angry, he would dare to complain to the Third Hokage!

In his eyes, Ruri was just a somewhat mischievous girl, even if she sometimes went too far.

"Fujimura-sensei is a good teacher, there's no need to provoke him like this."

About a minute later, Shiraishi also finished the fifty laps, looking out of breath and slightly gasping for air.

Since it was fifty continuous laps, each lap being four hundred meters, without stopping and maintaining a certain speed, it was quite challenging for third-year students.

Most students, like Shiraishi, could finish but were left panting.

Someone like Ruri, who could run fifty laps without breaking a sweat, was probably the only one.

"Are you done pretending? If you are, go to the convenience store and buy a juice."

She gave Shiraishi a thousand-ryo bill.

"..."

Shiraishi obediently went, and when he returned, he bought two cups of juice, one for Ruri and one for himself.

Ruri glanced at it but didn't say anything.

At that moment, a sudden cheer came from not far away:

"Minato-kun!!!"

"Wow! Minato is so handsome!!!"

Shaken by the girls' cheers, Shiraishi and Ruri looked at the other class on the playground, which was also having a PE class.

The center of attention was a blond boy about Shiraishi's age.

How to put it, he was a bit feminine, but his appearance was truly outstanding.

Especially his neat and flowing hair, and his delicate and shy face, which became even more charming due to the girls' cheers.

For a moment, the playground was filled with a rosy atmosphere.

"That's Minato from the neighboring B class, he's still very popular in school."

Shiraishi seemed to recognize the boy the girls were cheering for.

Unlike himself, who was ordinary, the other was an idol in the third year.

Though a bit feminine, he was really handsome and refined.

He would definitely grow up to be a handsome man.

I'm so plain and unremarkable.

I'm so envious.

"Do you know him?"

Ruri raised an eyebrow.

"We've spoken occasionally, but I'm not particularly familiar with him."

Shiraishi said, sipping his juice.

"These people are really annoying."

"Well, this is youth."

"They're so noisy! Those women are just a bunch of fangirls. Instead of idolizing others, they should focus on improving themselves. They look like the type who will die early on the battlefield."

Ruri criticized the fangirls without hesitation.

"Is it really good to curse your classmates like that?"

"Who made them so noisy? I'm going back."

With that, Ruri crumpled up the empty paper cup and threw it in the trash, heading back to the school building.

Shiraishi scratched his head, looking troubled.

The next day.

"Today, I have an important announcement."

Homeroom teacher Fujimura Daikou held a stack of documents and solemnly addressed the class.

The students looked at each other, unsure what was happening, and whispered among themselves.

Ignoring the whispers, Fujimura Daikou spoke openly: "From today, medical and hygiene classes will be officially included as a required course for all grades in the ninja school. Additionally, the ninja school will establish a specialized class to train medical ninjas. Students who are interested can apply to me."

As he spoke, Fujimura Daikou opened the documents and distributed the application forms to each student.

Ruri took the application form and placed it aside without even looking at it.

She had no interest in becoming a medical ninja.

On the other hand, Shiraishi was more interested in the application form.

However, why did the village make this decision at this time?

It might be related to the tense situation on the front lines.

Aya, on the other side, also received the application form but, like Ruri, paid no attention to it.

To become a medical ninja, one needed to have yang chakra, and her attribute was not yang. Even if she wanted to, it was impossible for her to become a medical ninja, at most a nurse.

But such a profession would not be allowed by the Hyuga clan.

Her powerful talent, in the eyes of the main family, should be used to protect the main family, not to become a medical ninja or a nurse.