Life between heaven and earth was like a white colt glimpsed through a crack.
In the blink of an eye, two months had quietly passed.
Over those two months, Naruto had remained focused on preparing the school.
The school facilities, sports equipment, desks and chairs, teaching supplies, student uniforms, and a whole series of other items all needed careful preparation.
It was not that Naruto wanted to be a hands-off boss. It was simply that he felt the Ninja Academies of the Ninja World were far too rudimentary, and their curricula far too limited.
After all, Ninja Academies were merely places for cultivating killing machines. The school he had established was completely different. He wanted to build a place that nurtured talent.
Students needed well-rounded development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. Even those without talent as ninjas should receive a proper education and be trained as specialized professionals.
Nonō had also recruited a group of teachers in music, art, finance, and literature.
And now, the school was ready to begin.
Inside the office of the Wave Country leader, formerly the Lord's Manor of Wave Country.
Naruto was lowering his head as he read the documents in his hands.
"Wave Country School Winter Enrollment Safety Guidelines."
"Wave Country School Teacher and Student Roster."
"Wave Country School Enrollment Speech."
After carefully confirming that there were no mistakes, Naruto finally set the documents down with satisfaction.
Although beginning school in winter was somewhat ill-timed, it was still time to begin.
At that moment, Nonō, dressed in a Snow White Down Jacket, pushed open the door and walked in.
It was already winter, and snow had begun falling in Wave Country. A few scattered snowflakes adorned Nonō's shoulders and hair, making her appear even more radiant.
A timely snowfall promised a