Hinata Hyuga Skips Class

"Your idea really isn't bad."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a few seconds, then said, "Though it'll be difficult, the prospects are broad."

A Psychological Medical Ninja was a path no one had walked before.

The hardest part was the lack of relevant psychological ninjutsu—Yakumo Kurama would have to create her own from scratch.

Building a complete system out of nothing wasn't something an ordinary ninja could do.

But if it succeeded, even setting aside the Uchiha Clan's issues, just curing Tsunade's hemophobia alone would make it worthwhile.

"Go ahead and do it. If you run into problems, I'll figure something out."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a low voice.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage."

Beizawa quickly replied.

With Hiruzen Sarutobi's permission, even though he hadn't been promoted, his standing had risen considerably.

He also gained a certain degree of safety—no longer at risk of being knocked out and carried off by Root while walking down the street.

"A Psychological Medical Ninja involves quite a bit of Yin Release knowledge."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment, then said, "I'll have Haru take you to the Archives. You can come and go freely from now on and read the Yin Release books."

Beizawa's eyes lit up.

Translate 'surprise' into plain terms.

"Don't mention this to anyone. The fewer people who know, the better."

Hiruzen Sarutobi added.

His main concern was Shimura Danzō and his Root causing trouble.

If they found out about Yakumo Kurama's special nature, they'd definitely find a way to meddle.

And with Beizawa being close to Naruto Uzumaki, it would only lead to another scene of 'I'm the Hokage, you'll regret this, boom.'

"Yes."

Beizawa nodded.

Haru was an Anbu ninja under the Hokage, wearing a frog mask.

Anbu—full name, Assassination and Tactical Special Squad—was a group of elite ninja directly under the Hokage, handling all kinds of work.

Led by Haru, Beizawa entered the Archives.

He skimmed through it and thought to himself, Just as I expected.

These books contained quite a few genjutsu.

Any genjutsu the system rewarded in the future would have a source now, so he wouldn't have to worry about causing unnecessary trouble.

The only pity was that only ordinary genjutsu were here.

Special ones, like the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, weren't available.

Thinking it over, that made sense—that technique could deprive light and perfectly countered the Uchiha Clan. Ordinary people weren't qualified to learn it.

Beizawa stayed in the Archives for two full days.

Because of the system and his lack of talent in genjutsu, he didn't actually learn any.

Those two days, he spent reading Yin Release books and mulling over how to train Yakumo Kurama.

A new week.

Beizawa arrived at the Ninja Academy.

"Beizawa-senpai!"

Umino Iruka's voice rang out.

Beizawa stopped and looked at him.

"Beizawa-senpai."

Umino Iruka stepped forward and said, "Kurama Murakumo, the head of the Kurama Clan, is waiting for you in your office."

"He's here early."

Beizawa smiled and said, "I see. Thanks for letting me know."

"You..."

Umino Iruka hesitated.

The Kurama Clan might have declined, but they were still a moderately known ninja clan. And Kurama Murakumo was a Jonin—a big shot to the teachers at the Ninja Academy.

For someone like that to come looking for Beizawa by name piqued his curiosity.

"It's a secret."

Beizawa turned into a riddle-speaker, saying with a smile.

Umino Iruka immediately started conjuring up all sorts of assumptions.

Beizawa bid him farewell and headed to his own office.

"Teacher Beizawa!"

As soon as Yakumo Kurama spotted him, she quickly stood up and greeted him cheerfully.

"Good morning, Yakumo."

Beizawa replied with a warm smile.

"Beizawa, I'm leaving Yakumo in your hands. Come find me if anything comes up."

Kurama Murakumo said seriously, "The Kurama Clan still has some pull in Konoha."

"Understood."

Beizawa nodded in acknowledgment.

Once Kurama Murakumo left, Yakumo Kurama visibly relaxed, looking around with lively curiosity.

But she was soon drawn to Beizawa.

Yakumo Kurama stepped closer, rising on her tiptoes to peer at his desk.

"I'm writing up your training plan."

Beizawa turned around and saw her earnest little face.

"Physical training?"

Yakumo Kurama glanced over it, surprise flickering across her face.

After what Beizawa had said on Saturday, she'd assumed he would have her abandon her body and focus solely on the mind.

"The body is the foundation."

Beizawa explained, "No matter how strong the spirit, it needs the body to support it."

If one could reach the level of the Sage of Six Paths, then discarding the flesh was possible.

But the ninja world ran on bloodlines, and bloodlines set the ceiling.

Yakumo Kurama's concentration wasn't high enough.

"Mm."

Yakumo Kurama nodded.

She wasn't opposed to physical training.

In fact, back at Satomi Hill Villa, she'd trained often—so much that her body couldn't keep up.

Beizawa's plan was far more reasonable, with a modest workload that emphasized gradual progress.

Just then, a knock came at the door.

"I'll get it."

Yakumo Kurama hurried over in a few steps.

She opened the door to find a delicate little girl with pure white eyes standing outside.

"Who... who are you?"

Hinata Hyuga, seeing the unfamiliar Yakumo Kurama, couldn't help but ask.

"I'm Yakumo Kurama."

Yakumo Kurama introduced herself, "I'm a transfer student in First Year Class A."

Hinata Hyuga tilted her head slightly, a puzzled look on her face.

What's going on? A transfer student just a week into the semester?

"Hinata."

Beizawa stood up, handed her a small note, and said, "I'm going to take Yakumo to get familiar with the school."

Before Hinata Hyuga could react, they had already left the office.

She stood there for a moment, then opened the little note. There were two sentences on it.

The first sentence: Eat your breakfast here in peace.

Hinata Hyuga felt a warmth in her heart.

Beizawa had taken Yakumo Kurama away to spare her any awkwardness, and also to keep her eating habits a secret.

But Hinata Hyuga felt a bit off.

Without Beizawa there, eating alone felt like something was missing.

The second sentence: After you finish breakfast, skip class. Come back in the afternoon.

Hinata Hyuga's heart immediately clenched.

I skip class alone?

No way, Teacher Beizawa, I can't do it.

Hinata Hyuga stood frozen in place, her small face twisted with conflict.

The bell for class rang.

Beizawa and Yakumo Kurama walked into the classroom.

He glanced at Hinata's empty seat and felt a sense of satisfaction.

The purpose of making her skip class was to build her courage.

Of course, skipping class was ultimately a crooked path. He had already thought of a new method to increase Hinata's bravery.

"This is Yakumo Kurama."

Beizawa began the introduction. "Your new classmate."

"Is she from that Kurama Clan known for genjutsu?"

Ino Yamanaka sized up Yakumo Kurama with curiosity.

"As long as she doesn't try to steal Sasuke-kun from me."

Sakura Haruno felt a flicker of wariness.

Because Yakumo Kurama's looks weren't bad either.

Shikamaru Nara rubbed his chin.

He remembered his old man Shikaku Nara once saying that Yakumo Kurama had poor health.

Could this be related to Teacher Beizawa again?

But Shikamaru Nara quickly gave up thinking, opting to slack off instead.