Morning. Outside the Ninja Academy.
A crowd of children and parents gathered at the gates.
Everyone had heard the rumors: this first batch of students would be personally taught by Senju Tobirama. Furthermore, he would select three students to become his personal disciples.
Every major clan sent their children to try their luck.
"You brat, you better make me proud! You are the hope of the Sarutobi clan! Stop daydreaming all day!"
"I know, I know! You're so annoying!"
"What did you say?!"
Sasuke Sarutobi was scolding his son, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Nearby.
"Danzo, if you have any problems, make sure to tell Mom... Don't carry everything on your own."
"Mmh..."
Danzo blushed and spoke shyly to his mother.
Further away.
"Torifu! You are the most talented child in the Akimichi clan right now. You must work hard!"
Pantsu Akimichi (Note: Likely a placeholder name like "Akimichi Fatso") was entrusting his hopes to the chubby boy in front of him, Torifu Akimichi.
On another side, a man and a woman were lecturing their respective children.
"Homura! The Mitokado clan is counting on you!"
Jiang Mitokado (Placeholder name) said to his son, Homura Mitokado.
"Don't worry, Dad! I'll definitely make a name for myself in the hood!"
His father quickly covered Homura's mouth to prevent a PR disaster, praying his son wouldn't turn the Academy into a gang territory.
"Koharu... Mom knows your personality. Go make a name for yourself on your own merit," Xiaodong Utatane (Placeholder name) told her daughter.
Koharu Utatane looked at her mother with black lines dropping down her face.
She verbally agreed with her mother, but internally she thought:
What is Mom talking about? I only agreed to come because I wanted to see if there are any reliable men here...
In a corner, two people wearing high-collared shirts—one big, one small—were clearly Uchiha clan members having a conversation.
"Kagami... The relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village depends on you..."
Zuo Ci Uchiha (Placeholder name) said.
"Yes, Father!"
Kagami would have sought peace even without his father's instructions, simply because he loved peace.
Nearby, the Yamanaka, Nara, Kurama, and Naito clans were also giving last-minute lectures to their children.
A moment later, a blue figure walked over, leading a red-haired boy.
It was Senju Tobirama and our protagonist, Uzumaki Mizuna.
Seeing Mizuna arrive, Hiruzen and Danzo immediately rushed over to greet them.
"Greetings, Lord Tobirama! Mizuna, why are you so late today?" Hiruzen asked.
Mizuna dared not admit he overslept, so he made up a random excuse to gloss over it.
"Greetings, Lord Tobirama! Good morning, Mizuna. Lord Tobirama, I have always admired you, I..."
Danzo appeared to be greeting Mizuna on the surface, but in reality, he was seizing the chance to talk to his idol, Tobirama.
Seeing the little guy liked him so much, Tobirama didn't spoil Danzo's mood and answered a few of his questions simply.
Nearby, Koharu Utatane blushed when she saw Mizuna.
He's so handsome... (Note: Not as handsome as the reader).
Is that Uzumaki Mizuna? I heard he's being taught by both Lord Madara and Lord Tobirama. He must be excellent! Koharu thought.
"Greetings, Lord Tobirama!" Everyone chorused.
Tobirama raised his head and addressed the crowd.
"Everyone! Welcome to the Ninja Academy. Thank you for entrusting your children to me. Now, please allow the students to enter the Academy."
"Not at all! We are troubling Lord Tobirama to teach our children."
"Yes, yes, thank you for your hard work, Lord Tobirama."
Sounds of flattery filled the air.
Tobirama acknowledged them briefly.
Then, he led the total of 51 students into the Ninja Academy.
It was time to choose seats.
Everyone tried to pick seats in the front row, hoping to catch Tobirama's eye.
But Mizuna chose a seat in the back row, right next to the window.
Obviously, I have to choose the 'Protagonist Seat' in the back row! Mizuna thought.
Seeing his best bro sit in the back, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't hesitate and followed him, dragging Danzo along.
Originally, Danzo wanted to sit closer to the front so he could be near his idol, Lord Tobirama. He had major complaints about Hiruzen's decision.
However, after hearing Mizuna promise to get him Tobirama's personal autograph, he quieted down.
Cough cough! It's mainly because the lighting is good back here! Definitely! It's not because of Lord Tobirama's autograph or anything!
That was the excuse Danzo gave himself.
Hiruzen watched Mizuna make a strange pose and asked:
"Mizuna, why do you keep clasping your hands together and propping them in front of your mouth?" Hiruzen was very confused. (Note: Gendo Ikari Pose from Evangelion).
Mizuna glanced at Hiruzen and explained:
"The seats we occupy right now are the closest to 'God' in the entire class! Of course, we have to act cool! This shows we are different from the rest! It might even attract the girls' attention," Mizuna explained mysteriously.
Hearing that it could attract pretty girls, Hiruzen immediately copied Mizuna's pose and started acting cool.
Danzo covered his face, afraid to meet anyone's gaze. He was starting to regret sitting with these two idiots.
You two morons... Danzo cursed silently.
In the middle row, Koharu Utatane stared at Mizuna with heart-eyes.
Mizuna looks so cool doing that pose~ So mysterious! So cold! I love it!
She glanced at Hiruzen, who was doing the exact same pose next to him.
And then there's that idiot! Koharu cursed internally.
Originally, she wanted to sit next to Mizuna. But she thought sitting in the front would increase her chances of being noticed by Lord Tobirama. She hesitated for a moment, and in that split second, Hiruzen dragged Danzo to the back. When she turned around, the front seats were taken too, so she was stuck in the middle.
Koharu looked at Hiruzen again.
So disgusting! When Mizuna does it, it's called 'Cool.' When this guy does it, he looks like a creep! Ew! He's looking over here! Quick, turn away! Koharu saw Hiruzen looking at her and quickly turned her head.
At that moment, Hiruzen felt a burning gaze directed at him.
He looked over and saw Koharu staring in his direction with a flushed face.
He stared back. Seeing Koharu quickly turn away, Hiruzen started hallucinating.
She was looking at me? And when I looked back, she got shy! Mizuna was right! It really attracts pretty girls! She definitely has a crush on me!
Hiruzen smiled like a pig looking at slop. His expression terrified Mizuna and Danzo.
This guy! What the hell? Why does he look so perverted all of a sudden? Mizuna thought.
Hiruzen... does he... like men... Danzo felt his sphincter tighten in fear.
Hiruzen ignored them. He just kept staring intently at Koharu.
Koharu felt the gaze on her back and thought it was Mizuna looking at her.
Preparing herself to turn around and admire Mizuna's handsome face, she turned—only to lock eyes with Hiruzen's pig-like expression again.
In the instant their eyes met, two completely different thoughts occurred.
Koharu Utatane: So gross! I feel like I'm being molested by a stalker!
Hiruzen Sarutobi: Look at that! She definitely has a crush on me!
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PS: Don't worry, this story won't be a Harem or a stud-horse novel. The author is pure love gang!
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