Facing the dark-skinned, burly man standing before them with his arms crossed, silently watching the group—Teacher Nishimura, their homeroom teacher—Uchiha Chen did not panic in the slightest.
He slowly began to lay out his opinion and views.
"Teacher Nishimura, don't you think that raising an outstanding ninja requires a great deal of resources?"
Nishimura said nothing, remaining perfectly still as he waited for Uchiha Chen to continue.
Perhaps satisfied with Uncle Nishimura's attitude, Uchiha Chen smiled and went on.
"What exactly is a ninja? How should a ninja fight? What is the fastest way to defeat one's enemies?"
Uncle Nishimura remained silent.
"What kind of consumption is the least costly in ninja combat? What approach gives us the best chance of winning? Do you know all that?"
Uncle Nishimura continued to say nothing.
Uchiha Chen nodded in satisfaction. Growing excited, he even waved a hand. "When facing enemies, what kind of Ninjutsu and tactics should we ninjas employ?"
"These things are important! We need to understand them clearly! This isn't something you can figure out after studying at the Ninja Academy for a few days."
"Do you understand what I'm talking about?" Uchiha Chen narrowed his eyes.
Uncle Nishimura still said nothing.
Uchiha Chen was getting a little impatient.
"At the end of the day, ninjas study at the Ninja Academy so that they can ultimately develop through combat. Combat is the driving force behind a ninja's growth. That has never changed, whether during the Warring States Period or now."
Uncle Nishimura remained silent.
"Well, of course, saying that doesn't mean I personally enjoy fighting. Combat does indeed bring about many negative consequences."
"But even if it is a foolish act, we can still learn many things from it. So, with that goal in mind, I think we should calmly