The next day, there were quite a few more bruised and swollen faces in the class, though Orochimaru knew nothing about that.
Moral education was not held every day—there were only two classes a week—so Orochimaru did not need to make the trip to the Ninja Academy every day.
Three days later, when Orochimaru returned to the Ninja Academy—
Before he could even reach the desk assigned to him in the office, Shikaku rushed over and grabbed him.
"Ah, Teacher Orochimaru, you're finally here."
Seeing Shikaku's eager manner, Orochimaru was somewhat puzzled. What was this? Had parents come to the school because of that class the other day?
"Teacher Shikaku, what is this about?"
With that thought in mind, Orochimaru asked. Was his teaching career about to end already? Danzo, you old bastard, this was not on him. The students were simply too precious.
"After discussion, the graduation thesis you proposed received unanimous approval from all the school leaders and teachers. We intend to require every graduating class to write a graduation thesis."
Orochimaru was a little taken aback when he heard that it was about this. That was all?
Perhaps noticing Orochimaru's indifference, Shikaku said earnestly,
"Teacher Orochimaru, your proposal benefits the Ninja Academy. This is your achievement. Lord Hokage has taken note of it, and there will surely be a place for you in the future history of the Ninja Academy!"
As he spoke, Inoichi Yamanaka and Chōza Akimichi also gathered around him, continuously praising him with eyes full of admiration and envy.
At first, they had all thought Orochimaru had come to the Ninja Academy merely to polish his credentials, that he would only go through the motions when it came to teaching and nurturing students.
Yet they never expected Orochimaru to achieve something like this as