"Everyone, take a good rest at noon so you'll be energetic for class in the afternoon."
As soon as the bell rang, Hagoromo immediately put away her lecture materials.
Yes, teacher!
The students on the steps responded loudly, no matter how much they liked Hagoromo's class.
But once get out of class was over, they couldn't wait to leave the classroom.
Hagoromo shook her head with amusement and turned to leave the classroom.
[Lesson completed, lesson grade: A]
[Reward: Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld (Proficient)]
The hand seals and cultivation memories of the Yellow Spring Swamp appeared in Hagoromo's mind.
Well, he rewards students with Ninjutsu every time he gives a lecture. I guess the title of Ninjutsu master will be his in the future.
However, the reward was still pretty good, considering that Hagoromo's own earth attribute was only at the Entry.
Perhaps if Earth Release more often later, my attributes might even increase.
As Hagoromo left, the students in the classroom began to walk towards their familiar classmates.
"It's been a long time since I've sat down and listened to a lecture; it really feels a bit strange."
Shikamaru rubbed his neck, having spent the entire time in the training field.
Returning to classes all of a sudden is really a bit disorienting.
"If I really send Shikamaru to the training ground, he'll be thinking of slacking off again." Ino happened to be walking by, said irritably when she heard this.
"Troublesome." Shikamaru's dead fish eyes remained expressionless, showing no intention of refuting Ino's words.
"Shikamaru, Choji, Ino, let's go!" Naruto ran over quickly and called out to Shikamaru and the others.
Then, with a hint of disdain, he looked at Sasuke and said, "Arrogant Sasuke, stop sitting there and get up."
Some people in the class were drawn in by Naruto's loud voice.
Some people became curious as to why Ino and Sasuke were suddenly hanging out with Shikamaru and the Shikamaru.
After all, Shikamaru, Naruto, and the others all had the worst grades in the last semester's exams.
Shikamaru simply didn't want to submit a blank paper, while Naruto fell asleep halfway through writing.
Seeing Sasuke following them, Ino, who was about to leave the classroom, saw Hinata, who had been keeping her eyes on them.
He asked, "Hinata, shall we come along?"
Hinata was taken aback when she was suddenly called, and was about to shake her head when...
Naruto ran straight over, grabbed Hinata, and started walking away, saying:
Hinata, why haven't you come to the training grounds since that day?
"Um... I..."
Hinata was being pulled along, blinked, her face showing a hint of shyness, and she couldn't speak for a long time.
Ino nearby, slapped Naruto's hand away impatiently and said, "Naruto, slow down."
After saying that, he pulled Hinata along and followed behind Naruto, whispering to her.
Naruto scratched his head, then turned around and started bickering with Sasuke again.
As I passed the stairwell, some older students came down.
At the top of the stairs, Neji Hyuga watched Hinata walk away.
His brows were slightly furrowed, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
"Hey, should we go out and get some ramen?" Naruto, who was walking in front, asked his friends, his hands behind his head.
"No, I already went there the day before yesterday." Shikamaru shook his head in refusal, after all, no matter how delicious it was.
I couldn't stand eating that Tenten.
"Oh, what are we going to eat? I overslept today and forgot to pack a lunchbox."
Naruto said somewhat dejectedly.
"Um... Naruto-kun, you can eat my bento."
Hinata was standing next to Ino, slowly spoke up after hearing this.
"Really! No, you won't have enough to eat later."
Upon hearing this, Naruto was initially delighted, but then he rejected the idea.
"Naruto, didn't you notice that none of us brought lunch today?" Ino said irritably.
"Huh?" Naruto's eyes immediately widened into tiny dots.
He didn't notice it when he left the classroom.
"Idiot, didn't we already agree yesterday that we weren't bringing any?" Sasuke said irritably from the side.
"You Sasuke, I forgot, didn't I?" Naruto, remembering what he'd said, retorted defiantly.
"Alright, let's go to the school gate first. My mom should have brought it by now."
Ino pulled Hinata forward, separating the two childish girls, and headed towards the school gate.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Auntie! We'll enjoy our meal!"
Naruto's eyes lit up as he looked at the dazzling array of bento boxes, and he thanked Ino's mother loudly.
"I'm glad you guys like it. Ino, I'm going back now~"
Ino's mother responded with a smile at first, and then spoke to Ino.
"Yes, Mom, be careful on your way back." Ino nodded quickly.
Naruto and Shikamaru, who were standing nearby, bowed and expressed their gratitude.
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"Wuhu~ So full~"
Naruto patted his stomach and leaned against the wall to rest.
Shikamaru and the others did the same thing; after all, once they were full, they just wanted to sleep.
Hinata, have some water.
Ino poured a glass of water and handed it to Hinata, but her eyes couldn't help looking at the bento box next to Hinata.
Hinata is incredibly strong!
Hinata couldn't help but feel embarrassed when she felt Ino's gaze.
After all, the atmosphere at the meal was so pleasant that she couldn't help herself and forgot to control herself.
"Hinata, you're amazing too! I feel like you'll definitely become a great ninja in the future."
Naruto then spoke up, explaining that Ino's mother had prepared a lot more food than usual because she was worried they wouldn't have enough to eat.
Most of them were dealt with by him, Choji, and Hinata.
Hinata was taken aback by these words; it was the first time she had ever heard someone acknowledge her like this.
Although it was due to the amount of food she ate, it still made her feel dizzy for a moment.
"Look at Choji and me, we both have the biggest appetites, which is why we both do very well in training."
Naruto patted Choji on the shoulder and explained, "After all, Hagoromo- sensei said that among them, he and Choji have made the most progress."
Choji, with his chubby face raised, nodded.
That's right!
"Naruto, appetite has nothing to do with strength."
Shikamaru, standing to the side, said irritably, "If we really did what Naruto said, wouldn't all the strong characters be gluttons?"
Sasuke stood by, deep in thought, wondering if it was really as Naruto had said.
However, she was taken aback by Shikamaru's words, then pretended not to care and continued to keep her eyes closed.
Hinata finally breathed a sigh of relief when everyone's attention was finally diverted.
However, Ino kept staring at Hinata and Naruto, a maternal smile on her face that seemed out of place for someone her age.
I've found her! Hinata!
After all, Ino had been right next to Hinata the whole time.
Hinata clearly saw the expression on Naruto's face when he said those words.
I'd seen that look in their eyes before, in a movie.
Exactly the same.
While Naruto and his friends were enjoying themselves, Hagoromo was heading to the Hokage Building alone.
Just now, Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed the Anbu to let him drop what he was doing and go to the Hokage Building.