Could He Be a Genius?

Beizawa returned to the office.

After sitting down, he took out First Year Class A's schedule.

As the homeroom teacher, he taught fewer classes than Umino Iruka, but every one of them was crucial.

There were three subjects: Will of Fire, Konoha History, and combat drills.

Combat drills took up the most classes.

A ninja could lack education, but not strength.

Combat drills mainly covered the Three Body Techniques, standard ninja tool usage, identifying and setting traps, and so on.

Time passed slowly, and soon it was the final class of the day: Combat Class.

Just like students in his previous life, they had eight classes a day—four in the morning and four in the afternoon, with each class lasting forty-five minutes.

"This class is Combat Class."

Standing at the classroom entrance, Beizawa said, "Everyone, come with me to the training ground."

"Teacher Beizawa, are you going to teach us ninjutsu?"

Naruto Uzumaki's eyes lit up as he asked eagerly.

Though most of the students did not ask, anticipation showed on their faces.

Only Sasuke Uchiha, Shikamaru Nara, and the others from ninja clans remained quite calm.

That was because they all had Family Ninjutsu.

Before the civilian students had even mastered the Three Body Techniques, they had already learned Fire Style, Gentle Fist, and special secret techniques.

And even if the Ninja Academy teachers wanted to teach those ninjutsu, they could not.

Their purpose in attending the academy was simple: to build connections and expand their knowledge.

Naruto Uzumaki was an exception.

Though he was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the son of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, no one taught him.

"You have not yet fully mastered Chakra extraction, so we will not be learning ninjutsu for now. Today's lesson is Kunai Throwing."

Meeting their gazes, Beizawa spoke.

"Ninja tools are fine too."

Naruto Uzumaki was a little disappointed, but not by much.

For ninjas, both ninjutsu and ninja tools were important and commonly used.

"How boring."

Sasuke Uchiha shook his head.

When it came to using ninja tools, it would be difficult to find anyone in all of Konoha who could surpass the Uchiha Clan.

Because they possessed the Kekkei Genkai known as the Sharingan.

The Sharingan possessed powerful abilities such as perception, hypnosis, and copying.

It gave them tremendous advantages in using ninja tools, and they had even created quite a few ninjutsu.

For example, the Art of the Flying Swallow.

Everyone arrived at the training ground.

"Before class begins, I have one more thing to announce."

Beizawa clapped his hands and said, "We will be selecting a Class Leader."

"I want to be the Class Leader!"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately stood at attention and said.

"Me too!"

Quite a few people spoke up.

Even Sasuke Uchiha seemed somewhat tempted.

If he became the Class Leader, perhaps he could finally receive the praise he had longed for.

"Do you know what a Class Leader has to do?"

Beizawa asked with a smile.

"Manage the whole class!"

"I think it's kind of like a Hokage. I call it the Class Hokage!"

"The Class Hokage position is mine!"

All kinds of chaotic answers rang out.

"The Class Leader's main duty is to assist the teacher and help classmates—for example, passing along the teacher's instructions and collecting homework."

Beizawa's mouth twitched as he spoke.

He subconsciously glanced at the little boy who had mentioned the Class Hokage.

Could he be a genius?

"What a waste of time."

Sasuke Uchiha curled his lip.

He was an Uchiha. If he went around serving these ordinary students, forget praise—his father would probably whip him into a spinning top.

"Too troublesome."

Shikamaru Nara muttered.

For a moment, most of the students lost interest.

"Those who still want to be Class Leader, please raise your hands."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Beizawa said with a smile.

Naruto Uzumaki was the first to raise his hand.

Besides him, there were three others.

"Very good."

Beizawa nodded and said, "The four of you will be vice class leaders from today onward."

"Vice class leaders? Then who's the Class Leader?"

Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head and asked in confusion.

"I am the Class Leader. During this semester, I will observe all of you."

Beizawa said calmly, "Next semester, the most outstanding among you will inherit my position as Class Leader."

[Current mission: Become the Class Leader of First Year Class A.]

[Mission reward: Water Release.]

[The host has completed the mission. Reward issued.]

Looking at the line of text that appeared before him, Beizawa could not help but feel delighted.

This idiot system was so easy to fool.

Water Release was successfully in hand!

"Alright, now let's begin class."

Beizawa took out a Summoning Storage Scroll, placed it on the ground, and opened it.

He formed hand seals with both hands. With a bang, a large number of wooden stakes and kunai appeared amid the smoke.

"Vice class leaders."

Beizawa instructed, "Two of you plant the stakes around the training ground, and the other two hand out kunai to the students."

"Yes!"

Naruto Uzumaki answered enthusiastically.

In his view, becoming Class Leader would bring him closer to his dream—earning everyone's acknowledgment.

"Now, we begin practical training."

After spending fifteen minutes explaining kunai throwing techniques, Beizawa said, "Your objective is to hit the stationary wooden stakes."

Thud.

Sasuke Uchiha flicked his wrist, using the legendary Gun Kata. The kunai curved through the air and struck the center of the target with perfect accuracy.

"Wow!"

Led by Sakura Haruno, quite a few girls cried out in surprise.

You're really showing off.

Beizawa caught the scent of blatant posturing.

Sasuke Uchiha's mission really was difficult to handle.

"I can do that too!"

Naruto Uzumaki could not stand Sasuke Uchiha's arrogant attitude. He shouted, "Here I go!"

He gripped a kunai and threw it with all his strength.

"Huh, I hit it!"

Naruto Uzumaki glanced over, then spoke with both surprise and excitement.

"Naruto, that was my stake."

Shikamaru Nara shook his head and reminded him helplessly.

Naruto Uzumaki froze completely.

"Mistakes happen all the time. Don't lose heart—just practice more."

Beizawa paused, then said with a smile, "Students who hit the bullseye will receive a snack pack from me."

"Snacks?"

Choji Akimichi's eyes widened like bells.

"Awesome!"

The students immediately burst into cheers.

Although children in the ninja world matured early, they were still children in the end. Snacks held great appeal.

"Childish."

Sasuke Uchiha snorted softly.

He was no longer a three-year-old child. He was almost six!

Motivated by snacks, the class became extremely lively, and everyone was full of drive.

"Thank you, Teacher Beizawa!"

As soon as the dismissal bell rang, Choji Akimichi rushed forward and claimed the first spot, proving with his actions what it meant to be an agile fatty.

"Hinata, don't leave yet. Wait for me."

When it was Hinata Hyuga's turn, Beizawa reminded her.

"Ah... okay."

Feeling everyone's gazes on her, Hinata Hyuga could not help but blush.

After taking the snacks, she immediately lowered her head, clutched the corner of her clothes, and stood there uneasily.

"Naruto, this one is for you."

After everyone else had left, Beizawa tossed Naruto Uzumaki a snack pack.

"I can't take it."

Naruto Uzumaki refused. "I didn't hit the bullseye."

In the original story, his Ninja Academy grades had been terrible. He was the so-called dead last.

How should one put it?

Naruto Uzumaki was the typical kind of numerical monster who did not need much technique—overwhelming strength could solve anything.

Of course, there was another reason: the Nine-Tails causing trouble.

In truth, Naruto Uzumaki was a once-in-a-generation genius.

"It's only a matter of time."

Beizawa smiled and said, "Your teacher believes you can definitely do it."

"I..."

Naruto Uzumaki felt warmth spread through his body.

He held the snacks and did not know what to say.

"Go home and get some rest. See you tomorrow."

Beizawa patted his shoulder and said.

"Okay!"

Naruto Uzumaki turned and headed out of the academy.

When he returned home, he spotted a familiar figure.

"Third Grandpa!"

A delighted expression appeared on Naruto Uzumaki's face.