The Dance King Is Eager to Start Dancing

It came after all.

The four-year system, with all students from the fourth, fifth, and sixth years graduating to start taking missions from the village and supporting the war.

Following this, Yoshino Masada directly announced the news of early graduation to everyone.

This caused a huge commotion. Similar things were happening in other classes in the fourth year as well.

Everyone in this year group graduated early.

"After graduating, you absolutely must not slack off..."

Yoshino Masada was rambling on, like an old father marrying off his daughter, earnestly giving advice.

He was terrified that in a couple of years, all his students would be dead.

Unfortunately, very few of the extremely excited students were in the mood to listen to him.

Most of them were immersed in the huge surprise of graduating early.

"From now on, I'm a Konoha Genin too!"

Many people were cheering.

"Cough, cough, these guys are too naive. Stepping onto the battlefield with our current level, probably a lot of people will die, right?"

Gekko Hayate coughed twice, looking so sickly it made you think he'd kick the bucket any second.

"Ah, don't be so pessimistic. Out of everyone in this classroom, at least a few will survive... isn't that right, Hayate?"

Gen'ichi remained lazy.

If Konoha's higher-ups had any sense, they wouldn't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. The system of one veteran leading three rookies in a squad is quite reliable.

Soon, Yoshino Masada began announcing the names of the three-person squads.

"Morino Ibiki, Uenaka Yuto, Yamashiro Aoba."

"Gekko Hayate, Shiranui Genma, Ebisu."

"Uchiha Ichie, Gen'ichi Shiranui, your squad is incomplete. Other Genin will be added to your team later."

"Since most Jonin are fighting outside and there aren't enough, some teams will temporarily not have a squad leader Jonin. You can directly accept village missions and contribute to the village."

Yoshino Masada announced the final results.

This was the result of combining each student's personality, strengths, and overall performance.

Those with talent, naturally, got a squad leader Jonin to guide these Konoha sprouts step-by-step, so they could quickly mature.

Those without potential or connections... naturally, directly accepted village missions. As for how many would survive in the end, that was up to fate.

The only exception was the group with Ichie and Gen'ichi. Two excellent students were put into one team, and they would still need to add a Genin from outside the school... This kind of thing also happened in the next class, where Obito and Rin formed a team and also needed to add a teammate from outside, but they didn't have a squad leader Jonin.

"Honestly, I hope nothing weird gets mixed into my squad. And hopefully the squad leader Jonin is reliable."

Ichie glanced at Gen'ichi with some hesitation..

Yesterday, the clan elders only told her they would find a way to put Gen'ichi on her team, but they didn't say they would need to add another teammate from outside.

If she had a choice, she would rather have Gekko Hayate next to her join her squad. Whether he was strong or not was secondary; the main thing was that they were familiar with each other.

"I think I have a rough idea who the third squad member is. If that's the case, it seems the village is paying quite a bit of attention to us."

Gen'ichi said with a smile.

"Oh really? Gen'ichi-san knows even this? That's amazing."

Soon, one Jonin after another appeared, taking their respective teams away. The squads that weren't chosen by a Jonin had disappointed looks on their faces.

"Uchiha Ichie, Gen'ichi Shiranui, you two come with me. I, Aburame Shibi, will be your squad leader Jonin."

A person completely enveloped in a wide robe stood at the classroom entrance.

Ichie and Gen'ichi exchanged a glance, immediately got up, and followed behind Aburame Shibi.

The group of three immediately began moving at high speed, heading straight for the village training grounds. Along the way, none of them spoke, moving rapidly in silence.

Aburame Shibi observed the two of them out of the corner of his eye, and inwardly nodded. At least their basic qualities were up to par.

Soon, the three of them arrived at a training ground.

"Oh! Gen'ichi-san, aren't you incredibly surprised to see me? Hahaha, I actually knew already, that's why I waited for you here in advance!"

Might Guy kicked out a Leaf Whirlwind on the spot and shouted loudly.

Clearly, he had been preparing this pose for a long time.

"It's actually this idiot..."

Ichie's expression changed slightly, almost losing her composure, but seeing Gen'ichi's satisfied look, she immediately remembered how Might Duy acted when facing the White-Eyed Brothers... Did Might Duy and Might Guy both hide their strength? Were they also Gen'ichi-san's people?

Gen'ichi-san really is a dangerous guy.

Gen'ichi smiled and nodded, "Truly something to look forward to, Guy. Partnering with you gives me a great sense of security."

"It seems you're all quite familiar with each other. If that's the case, it will save a lot of unnecessary trouble..." Shibi nodded. "Well then, let's introduce ourselves first. My name is Aburame Shibi. My favorite things are insects, and my least favorite things are people who harm insects."

"Teacher, I, I, I, Might Guy! I'm best at Taijutsu. The things I like are training and being by Gen'ichi-san's side. Things I hate... I don't hate anything right now."

"I am Uchiha Ichie. I specialize in Genjutsu and Taijutsu. I don't have anything I particularly like, and what I hate most is inescapable fate."

Finally, the others turned to look at Gen'ichi.

"I'm a relatively simple person. Gen'ichi Shiranui. I specialize in... Ninjutsu, I suppose. What I like is the process of pursuing my dream. What I hate most is this chaotic Ninja World; it goes against my dream. My dream itself is also quite simple: world peace. I will strive tirelessly for peace in this world."

Gen'ichi said with a slight smile.

"World peace, huh? That's truly a grand ideal. As expected of you."

Shibi adjusted his sunglasses, acknowledging Gen'ichi's words.

"Oh? Shibi Sensei, it seems you know me quite well?"

"Yes, I spent some time in the Anbu before, so I know about you, this unique junior. To embody the Will of Fire to such an extent and earn the appreciation of Lord Hokage is extremely rare."

Shibi spoke in a stiff, formal manner. Even though they were just chatting casually, he exuded a strong, gloomy aura.

It seemed the Aburame Clan often produced people like this, who lacked presence...

"All of you go prepare. Tonight at six o'clock, Team Three will gather here. Your opponent will be an Insect Clone I send out. I will adjust your training plan based on your performance."

Shibi finished saying this in a dry tone, then immediately dissolved into a swarm of Insects and dispersed, vanishing from the spot.

"Insects... Even if he's an Elite Jonin, he shouldn't think he can defeat us with just one Insect Clone."

Ichie said this, but her expression was incredibly serious.

Aburame Shibi, said to be the most well-rounded ninja, with no weaknesses in any area. He's practically a monster.

It was shocking that the village actually assigned such a ninja to be their team's supervising Jonin.

"An Insect Clone, huh? A special Physical Clone Jutsu. With such a knowledgeable and powerful teacher, I'm sure we can learn a lot... Speaking of which, I actually need to learn Physical Clone Jutsu." Gen'ichi nodded.

The Physical Clone he wanted wasn't like a Shadow Clone that would disappear with a single touch.

Instead, he wanted one that could withstand extremely high-intensity combat, like a Wood Release Clone!

Just then, Ichie moved closer to Gen'ichi, tucked her hair behind her ear, and whispered, "Gen'ichi-san, we still have some time. Why don't we take this opportunity to try..."

Her whisper tickled Gen'ichi's ear.

"Alright. I also plan to study your special physique... Guy, come with us."

In a dim underground cavern.

A massive Outer Path Demonic Statue cast a large shadow.

"Oh? It seems Konoha has indeed taken this step, sending the new generation onto the battlefield. This terrible world is not what I wanted at all. Hashirama, the facts prove you were wrong..."

The frail old man slowly raised his head. A Sharingan with three Tomoe emitted a strange, blood-red glow.

"Now, it's time to begin implementing my will..."