Konoha: Starting from Being Adopted by Tsunade – Chapter 327: Enrollment.
Time always passes quickly.
Before long, six years had passed.
A new batch of students had arrived in Konoha Village.
After Natsume's reforms, the current Ninja Academy was completely different from that in the original story.
Based on his previous experience (from his past life), the system was restructured into a sixteen-year model: six years of elementary school, six years of middle school, and four years of university.
Previously, children entered the Ninja Academy at age six, graduated at twelve, and became Genin. Unless they were prodigies, such Genin often ended up as cannon fodder—effectively expendable.
But considering how Konoha frequently faced wars back then, this system wasn't without its advantages.
But now things were different—Natsume's overwhelming power had brought lasting peace.
This ensured that Konoha no longer faced a shortage of Genin.
At this point, the Ninja Academy needed transformation to cultivate more diverse talent.
Those who enjoyed combat could become ninja; others could instead contribute to building the Land of Fire and Konoha.
No matter where they are, everyone can realize their own value.
Even when it came to earning a living, the world had become much safer.
Today was the first day of school at the Ninja Academy.
The registration area was quite lively.
Most noticeable of all were Natsume and Tsunade.
Their daughter, Senka, had turned six—old enough to start school.
"Hokage-sama."
Iruka Umino stood up immediately upon seeing them and greeted, "Lady Tsunade."
"Long time no see, Iruka."
Natsume smiled and asked, "Have you recently become the principal of the elementary division?"
The Ninja Academy was now divided into elementary, middle, and university levels, each operating as an independent system.
In the original story, Iruka Umino wouldn't become principal until more than a decade later.
Now, due to an abundance of talent, competing for the overall position was impossible.
In fact, the elementary principal held more authority than before, as they oversaw far more students.
"All thanks to Hokage-sama's cultivation!"
Iruka answered at once.
"I've done nothing. It's all thanks to your hard work."
Natsume waved dismissively and said, "Enough small talk—I'm here to register today."
"So this is Senka?"
Iruka smiled widely and said, "Your name has already spread across the school—you're the only one to inherit Wood Release among the Senju clan."
The Senju clan had never truly perished. They had simply hidden within Konoha.
Because of this, Natsume had given Senka an identity as a member of the Senju clan.
After unexpectedly awakening Wood Release, she was adopted by Tsunade and became her daughter.
"Uncle Iruka, hello."
Senka stepped forward from behind Tsunade.
She was a charming little girl with long, golden hair.
Iruka gave her a slight nod, then pulled out a registration form to begin the process.
"Uncle Iruka, are there any impressive kids in my class this year?"
Senka waved her tiny fist and declared, "I want them to be my underlings!"
"...What?"
Senka's boldness momentarily stunned Iruka.
"No wonder she's Lady Tsunade's daughter."
Natsume looked up and gently ruffled her hair, saying, "How are you speaking to your teacher like that?"
"It's fine, it's fine."
Iruka Umino quickly replied.
"Hokage-sama."
Just then, a familiar voice came from behind Natsume.
He turned around and saw Mikoto Uchiha standing there.
Beside her left side was a black-haired young girl.
"Yūka!"
Senka immediately lost interest in chatting with Iruka and hurriedly ran in front of Uchiha Yūka.
"Big Sister."
Uchiha Yūka greeted calmly.
Though younger than Senka, she carried herself with more composure.
In short, Senka had inherited Tsunade's fiery personality, while Uchiha Yūka had inherited Mikoto Uchiha's calm demeanor.
"Hey, what about you guys too?"
Senka turned her head toward the five children behind Mikoto Uchiha.
Three boys and two girls, all around the same age.
"Big Sis!"
They all shouted together.
"You should really keep a tighter leash on them."
Natsume shook his head helplessly.
"Hmph, I think it's great."
Tsunade glared at him and said.
During her time at the Ninja Academy, she had been the one everyone looked up to—and she used to beat up her classmates too, like Jiraiya.
"Come to think of it, whose kids are these five exactly?"
Tsunade eyed the five kids curiously.
"Don't know."
Natsume replied casually. "They're just from the Uchiha clan anyway."
Actually, they were Itachi Uchiha's kids.
Back then, Mikoto Uchiha couldn't bear to deal with him.
So following Natsume's suggestion, she sent Itachi Uchiha to the Nurse Village.
After burning through his life force like lamp oil running out, he left behind five children.
"Mikoto."
Tsunade didn't dwell further on the topic. She smiled and asked, "Are these six kids all enrolling today?"
"Mm-hmm."
Mikoto Uchiha softly replied, "They can be classmates with Senka. That way, they'll have each other for support."
"Auntie Mikoto, I'll look out for them!"
Senka thumped her chest proudly, declaring.
"Then we'll leave it to you, Senka."
Mikoto Uchiha was amused and patted her head.
"No problem at all!"
Senka smirked proudly.
"Hokage-sama."
After waiting for a moment, Iruka spoke again. "She's been placed in First Grade, Class A."
This small chapter isn't over yet—there's more excitement ahead!
Natsume gave a slight nod.
First Grade, Class A was obviously the top class.
It made sense that Senka had the Wood Release talent.
Besides her, Yūka Uchiha and others were the same.
"You kids may go to the classroom now."
Natsume patted Senka's head and said, "I'll come pick you up after school."
The seven children made their way to the classroom together.
"By the way, Sasuke, how have you been lately?"
Natsume said, stepping outside.
Tsunade and Mikoto Uchiha held hands.
He found himself becoming the odd one out.
Their relationship had always been good, but now, thanks to Mikoto's efforts, they'd become best friends.
"Just the usual—mostly doing missions."
Mikoto Uchiha replied immediately.
Sasuke Uchiha's demeanor had always been rather cold.
After Itachi Uchiha's death, it became even colder.
If not for Mikoto Uchiha still being alive, he might have become just as extreme as his original self from the story.
Now, things were actually not too bad.
"Sasuke is eighteen this year, right?" Natsume mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Maybe what he needs is a girlfriend to loosen him up a bit."
"Sakura has been following him around constantly, but unfortunately he doesn't get it," Mikoto Uchiha sighed.
Sakura Haruno had now also become one of the top Medical Ninjas.
Though she wasn't quite at Sasuke Uchiha's level, there would be no issue with marriage.
But the problem remained—he simply didn't care.
"Naruto is the same way," Natsume said somewhat painfully. "They've got completely different personalities, but they're surprisingly consistent in this aspect."
He recalled words from netizens in his past life—if Naruto Uzumaki were a girl, there wouldn't have been so much trouble.
Now he could really see what they meant.
"They're not kids anymore," Tsunade shrugged with a casual smile. "When the time comes, they'll meet someone they truly care about."
As she spoke, she glanced toward Natsume.
She herself hadn't imagined falling in love and having children either.
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