Rengoku gathered Naruto, Sasuke, Karin, Gaara, Hotaru, Hinata, Kimimaro, Haku, and Neji all together.
Standing beside him was also a clansman of the Uchiha, this was the teacher Rengoku had found for these children.
"From now on, as members of the elite class, the classes you attend at school will no longer be those old pretend-play lessons like before."
"Other than essential theory classes, you'll have a large number of practical courses."
"Starting now, all the ninja tools you use will be replaced with standard-issue ninja gear."
"Training intensity in taijutsu will be greatly increased. Later, the teacher will customize training methods based on each of you."
"I want you all to graduate and become genin within three years."
Among the group below, Naruto, Sasuke, and Neji looked somewhat excited. Kimimaro wore a serious expression.
Only Hotaru, having just moved to a new environment and with her grandfather dead, felt completely lost seeing everyone so motivated.
"Hotaru, come with me first. Kyuji, begin training these children according to the plan."
"Yes, Clan Leader," Uchiha Kyuji was a middle-aged man with a disabled right hand.
He had lost an arm during the Third Ninja World War. Later, he withdrew from the combat corps and, in his spare time, enjoyed teaching the clan's children.
Uchiha Kyuji was a jack-of-all-trades. He could use both Fire Release and Lightning Release, and was also highly skilled at throwing ninja tools.
He was a perfect fit to be a teacher.
Rengoku thought it was a waste that he had withdrawn from combat, so he pulled him out to teach.
Moreover, Rengoku handed over all of the children's abilities and training directions to him.
For example, Naruto had extremely strong recovery, so push Naruto hard in physical training.
Sasuke admired the strong, so it was necessary to display power in front of Sasuke, and so on.
"My name is Uchiha Kyuji. You can call me Kyuji-sensei."
"Before class begins, I need to understand your basic status."
"Soon I will test your physical ability, chakra nature, and other talents."
"Everyone, come with me."
"""Yes, Kyuji-sensei."""
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Rengoku took Hotaru to the office, "Hotaru, are you still not used to school?"
Hotaru timidly nodded, "Rengoku-sama, is Grandpa really dead?"
Rengoku sighed, "The En no Gyoja was already old. No one can avoid old age, illness, or death."
Hotaru sadly shed tears. After being hypnotized by Rengoku, she only remembered being captured with her grandfather and had forgotten how he died.
"Did you know that the En no Gyoja already passed the Tsuchigumo Clan's forbidden jutsu to you?"
Hotaru's expression was blank, she had completely forgotten about it.
Rengoku said, "The seal of the forbidden jutsu is already carved on your back, but you can't use it yet."
"Before he died, the En no Gyoja entrusted the future of the Tsuchigumo Clan to you."
"You have excellent talent and can completely restore the honor of the Tsuchigumo Clan."
"If you don't want to inherit his legacy, I can send you back to Tsuchigumo Hidden Village."
Tsuchigumo Hidden Village was the gathering place of the Tsuchigumo Clan, but they had parted ways with the En no Gyoja years ago due to ideological differences.
Rengoku said this just as a setup, because in his memory, although Hotaru was a girl, she had always valued the clan's honor.
Her childhood wish was to restore the fame of the Tsuchigumo Clan.
"No! I don't want that!", Hotaru's gaze gradually became firm, "I want to inherit Grandpa's will. I want to restore the fame of the Tsuchigumo Clan!"
Hotaru's small face was full of determination.
'Grandpa is dead. I am the only one left who can use the forbidden jutsu!'
"Rengoku-sama, I want to become stronger!"
Rengoku nodded, "You're still young. Start by learning with the others. Your talent in ninjutsu is very good, don't waste it."
"The secret jutsu of the Tsuchigumo Clan is something only for you. You must not tell anyone."
"Yes! I understand, Rengoku-sama!"
Rengoku glanced out the window. Outside was the training ground, and Uchiha Kyuji was already testing chakra nature for each person.
"You should go report to the training field. Your teacher is Uchiha Kyuji."
Hotaru's desire for honor suppressed her unease. After saluting Rengoku, she retreated and left.
Rengoku took a closer look at the Bond Star related to Hotaru.
It had already upgraded from zero to one star, and the following ones were locked.
Rengoku wasn't in a hurry to unlock the stars. After all, Hotaru was still young, and there wouldn't be much from unlocking them yet.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
A knocking sound rang out.
"Come in."
The person who entered was Hyuga Sota, "Congratulations, Rengoku-sama, on becoming the Uchiha Clan Leader."
"Oh, it's Sota. Have a seat," Rengoku was still very easygoing. After all, this Hyuga clansman had provided a lot of intel to the Uchiha Clan.
Sota didn't sit. Instead, he spoke, "Clan Leader Rengoku, yesterday Jiraiya secretly left the village."
"Oh?", Rengoku was slightly stunned.
Jiraiya leaving the village wasn't strange. After all, his brain was full of the Child of Prophecy and his books, and now maybe Konan.
If Konoha's situation wasn't poor, he normally wouldn't stay long.
What stunned him was that Sota came again to show goodwill.
Rengoku squinted, "Does Hiashi know this intel?"
Sota nodded, "The Clan Leader will naturally find out, but it will be after you, Rengoku-sama."
Rengoku thought for a moment and probed, "I think Naruto is growing up and needs some privacy too."
"What Naruto does at home doesn't need to be monitored anymore."
Sota's eyes flickered slightly, "Yes, our Hyuga Clan also needs chakra to use the Byakugan."
Rengoku's expression was playful, "Actually, Konoha's stability makes it not so easy for conflicts to happen."
Sota smiled obsequiously, "That would be best. After all, peace is what everyone longs for."
Rengoku nodded, "There will be many opportunities to cooperate in the future."
"Then I'll take my leave first, Rengoku-sama."
"Alright, I won't see you off then."
Sota left with a satisfied smile on his face.
Rengoku watched him go, deep in thought.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
"Clan Leader…"
Rinjin's voice came from the doorway.
Rengoku looked up, "What is it, Rinjin?"
Rinjin said, "Tsunade has come to our clan territory."
"Tsunade? Why is she here?", Rengoku truly hadn't expected Tsunade to visit specifically.
"She came under the name of medical training."
"She's currently visiting our hospital."
Rengoku nodded slightly, 'It looks like Tsunade is sent by the Third to scout the area.'
'Or… is she looking for Orochimaru?'
"Then let's go. I'll go meet Tsunade."
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