After the opening ceremony, the students were taken back by their respective teachers.
According to tradition, the next step was introductions within each class.
Uchiha Kiyoshi was once again dragged back to the classroom by Nawaki. Faced with Nawaki's enthusiasm, Uchiha Kiyoshi could only go along with it.
Still, with Nawaki's personality, while he was certainly likable, where was this? The Ninja World, where brutal wars could break out at any moment. This was a world that devoured people.
Someone with Nawaki's personality would have a hard time surviving.
Of course, he was lucky enough to be born as the young master of the Senju Clan.
But even so, his careless nature would always bring him deadly threats. In the original story, accidentally walking into an Explosive Tag pit was a perfect example.
Perhaps Konoha's higher-ups had schemes involving him, but an accident like that really was not man-made. Konoha's higher-ups were quite innocent to take the blame.
Back in class, Uchiha Kiyoshi took out his book again and began reading.
Although Nawaki kept asking him why from beside him, that did not interfere with Uchiha Kiyoshi's reading. Wasn't multitasking just basic practice?
Actually, it did not even count as multitasking. It was merely a simple use of attention—he only needed to hear Nawaki's voice while reading.
In any case, Nawaki's questions were not difficult. He could answer them without much thought.
Once all the students were seated, the teacher finally arrived about half an hour later.
It was still the teacher who had come to notify them about the opening ceremony.
"Hello, everyone. From now on, I'll be responsible for teaching your theoretical knowledge, and I'll also be in charge of managing our class. In other words, I'm your homeroom teacher."
The middle-aged ninja first explained his position, then began introducing himself.
"My name is Uemura Naoki. I enjoy growing flowers, and my dream is to become an outstanding teacher. Please take care of me in the future."
As he spoke, Uemura Naoki bowed.
After straightening up, Uemura Naoki continued.
"Alright, as is customary, we need to get to know one another.
"I saw that everyone had already started getting acquainted earlier, but now let's have formal introductions.
"Like I did just now, state your name, hobbies, and dreams. Of course, you can also mention what you're good at."
Seeing that the students below showed little enthusiasm, Uemura Naoki was not embarrassed. Bringing out a teacher's signature skill, he simply called on someone.
"Let's start with this student, then proceed in order with the introductions."
Uemura Naoki pointed at Uchiha Tao.
Uchiha Tao stood up and gave his introduction.
"My name is Uchiha Tao. I'm from the Uchiha Clan. My hobby is training, and my dream is to become a powerful ninja."
"Not a bad dream. And that was very proper. The next students should follow his example."
Uemura Naoki gave Uchiha Tao a thumbs-up, then gestured for the next student to introduce himself.
"My name is Osawa Ken. My hobby is drawing, and my dream is to become an artist."
"My name is Mano Tomoaki. My hobby is reading, and my dream is to write my own novel and have lots of people read it."
The introductions that followed came in every variety imaginable. Some liked sleeping, while others liked eating. All Uchiha Kiyoshi could do was complain inwardly. Sure enough, there was nothing people could not think of.
When it was Uchiha Kiyoshi's turn, he calmly stood and delivered the speech he had prepared long ago.
"My name is Uchiha Kiyoshi. My hobby is training, and as for my dream... to keep living! Mm. That's all."
After speaking, Uchiha Kiyoshi sat down.
Uemura Naoki felt a headache coming on after hearing that. The reason he had arrived half an hour late was because the Hokage had summoned him to give him instructions, saying there were several problem students in his class and hoping he would pay them extra attention.
Sure enough, this Uchiha Kiyoshi was quite a problem.
Training was a good hobby. But wanting to stay alive, were you serious? Normally, I might not have paid attention to it, but the Hokage had specifically mentioned him. Sure enough, judging from his tone and emotions when he spoke... he was the cowardly type. No mistake about it.
However, before Uemura Naoki could even catch his breath, Nawaki stood up directly and shouted out his introduction.
"My name is Nawaki. My hobby is training... I couldn't think of anything else, and my dream is to become Hokage!"
As he spoke, Nawaki struck a pose, and he shouted the last part—become Hokage—especially loudly.
Uemura Naoki felt exhausted again. There was nothing wrong with dreaming of becoming Hokage. Plenty of people did. But did you have to shout so loudly? And stop stepping on the desk. Why were you so happy, anyway? You had not even become Hokage yet!
Sure enough, another problem student. Definitely suffering from chuunibyou.
"Alright, everyone has finished introducing themselves, so I believe you now have some understanding of one another.
"That's all for today. There are no classes scheduled for this afternoon, so you may all go home. Just remember to come to school on time tomorrow.
"Oh, right. To get an idea of everyone's level, I'll give you a simple test during the first class tomorrow."
After Uemura Naoki finished speaking, he turned and left. He needed to go back and organize the information on this year's students. He had listened carefully to every introduction.
When Uchiha Kiyoshi heard that they were being dismissed directly, he froze. Was it really this casual? They went home after only half a day of class? What kind of arrangement was that?
So the lunchbox he had specifically brought was useless after all?
Uchiha Kiyoshi quickly recovered. It did not matter if there were no classes. The extra time was perfect for doing other things.
Mm! He would practice the Three Basic Techniques.
Although he had never extracted Chakra at full capacity, the amount of Chakra he possessed had still increased rapidly.
During the special training period, he should be able to use the Three Basic Techniques.
Even now, he had not formally practiced any proper Ninjutsu! This was the perfect chance to try, and to verify his research on hand seals while he was at it—to see whether it worked at all, or rather, how effective it was.
After saying goodbye to Nawaki and returning home, Uchiha Kiyoshi took out his lunchbox and ate in the kitchen.
After eating and drinking his fill, Uchiha Kiyoshi ran upstairs and found his father's training notes, which recorded the methods for practicing the Three Basic Techniques.
Uchiha Kiyoshi flipped through the notes, found the section on the Three Basic Techniques, and began studying it.
Looking at the notes in his hands, Uchiha Kiyoshi gradually came to understand how to practice the Three Basic Techniques.
The Three Basic Techniques were the collective term for the Transformation Technique, Clone Technique, and Substitution Technique.
Among them, the Transformation Technique was a method of disguise. It only changed one's appearance, without changing things such as mass.
However, the Transformation Technique was still highly useful and widely applied in many ninja missions. Even if there were countermeasures, such as the Byakugan, which could detect an opponent's transformation, one could only tell that the Transformation Technique had been used and could not see the true body.
In short, the Transformation Technique was very useful. It truly deserved to be one of the three essential Ninjutsu for ninja.
Then came the Clone Technique. Put simply, this Ninjutsu used Chakra to create a clone. The clone possessed no strength and had no physical body, somewhat like the afterimage left behind by the Afterimage Fist in Dragon Ball.
However, despite its many flaws, it could still be quite useful when used well. In the original story, Uchiha Shisui combined the Body Flicker Jutsu and Clone Technique to create afterimages, confusing his opponents and earning the famed name of Body Flicker Shisui.
Finally, there was the Substitution Technique Uchiha Kiyoshi had been looking forward to the most. One of the great divine techniques from the original story! By making preparations in advance, setting up Ninjutsu on an object, then activating it, the technique swapped the positions of the caster and the substitute object.
That was right! It was not some mere sleight of hand, but a genuine exchange of positions.
However, the explanation that followed left Uchiha Kiyoshi greatly disappointed. This technique only had a usable range of three meters, perhaps not even three meters. Even all the Chakra of a Chunin might not be enough to complete a six- or seven-meter swap, and the Chakra consumption increased exponentially with distance.
That showed just how useless this Ninjutsu was.
Still, when used well, the Substitution Technique could produce extraordinary results. It simply required enough calculation and planning. Unfortunately, Uchiha Kiyoshi was not good at that kind of scheming. Large-scale plans were manageable, but having to calculate so much in every battle was beyond him.
There was another issue as well: the choice of substitute object. First, it needed to have mass, and it also needed to be able to store Chakra, or at least contain Chakra for a short period. Therefore, people generally used specially treated wooden posts with a trace of vitality.
Nevertheless, Uchiha Kiyoshi still held great hopes for the Substitution Technique. It was Space-Time Ninjutsu, after all. Perhaps he could improve it!
He did not need much, either. Changing its range from three meters to ten meters would be enough.
After studying the principles of the Three Basic Techniques, Uchiha Kiyoshi did not immediately begin learning them. Instead, he carefully read through the training experience recorded in his father's notes.
Before long, Uchiha Kiyoshi finished reading and prepared to practice.
Of the three Ninjutsu, Uchiha Kiyoshi did not begin with the Substitution Technique he had been looking forward to the most. Instead, he practiced the Transformation Technique, which consumed the least Chakra.
Uchiha Kiyoshi formed the Ram Seal with both hands, then controlled Chakra through a cycle within his body. It started from his lower abdomen, traveled to both shoulders, then returned to his lower abdomen.
"So this cycle gives Chakra the ability to transform?"
After completing that process.
"Poof!"
Nothing changed.
For his first attempt, Uchiha Kiyoshi had failed to control the timing. The entire process had taken four seconds.
Uchiha Kiyoshi formed the hand seal again and controlled the circulation of Chakra.
"Poof!"
Uchiha Kiyoshi transformed into a figure with a large head and a small body.
"It worked. The shaping is just bad. Again."
"Poof!"
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