Skipping Class Four and a Half

In class, Teacher Iruka was diligently teaching.

Naruto was already dozing on his desk, Choji Akimichi was constantly eating snacks, Kiba Inuzuka was playing with his dog under the desk, and Shikamaru Nara's mind had wandered off.

Iruka lectured with great effort, spitting as he spoke, only to see several students below slacking off.

He roared.

"Naruto! Choji Akimichi! Shikamaru Nara! Kiba Inuzuka!"

"What's wrong with you all? Slacking off in class again!"

Choji Akimichi jumped in surprise, and the bag of chips he had just taken out burst in his nervous grip.

"Bang!"

Naruto, who had been dreaming of kissing Sakura Haruno, was startled awake and leaped up!

Iruka watched, his forehead twitching, and roared, pointing towards the classroom door.

"You! All of you, go stand outside the classroom door as punishment!"

The four walked dejectedly out of the classroom. Hinata watched Naruto, secretly worried.

Iruka wiped his sweat, picked up his teacup, took a drink, and continued his lecture.

Outside the classroom door, the Naruto trio exchanged glances.

Then they secretly crouched down and tiptoed outside. Kiba Inuzuka saw them and quietly followed.

Iruka, who had just finished explaining one topic and stopped to take a drink, saw this scene and sprayed out his water in anger!

"Ah! You four brats!"

Naruto and the others heard Iruka discover them and ran even faster, jumping directly out the window. Kiba Inuzuka, who was last and carrying Akamaru, almost fell because he was rushing too much.

Iruka was left leaning against the window, raging furiously.

"Ah! You four brats, you're openly skipping class!"

Qinglong was lucky today. While training by pushing a stone mountain, he woke up a Giant Boar, which roared and charged right at him.

Dragging the dazed Giant Boar, Qinglong was incredibly excited.

"Bountiful harvest! Bountiful harvest!"

"Dinner is settled for today!"

The four runaways, Naruto and his group, appeared from the opposite side. The four little brats had collectively skipped class again.

"Yo! Qinglong, I knew you'd be here!"

Naruto jumped up and waved. He ran over and looked at the Giant Boar Qinglong was dragging, his mouth already watering.

"As expected of you, Qinglong! You've caught such a big prey again!"

"Haha! Naruto skipped class again today, huh? Just in time, I caught a Giant Pork today, I'll treat you to some meat!"

"Oh~! Meat to eat!"

Naruto jumped three feet high with joy.

"Ah! It's you, kid!"

Kiba Inuzuka, who had followed, recognized him immediately. This was the guy who used to come to the Inuzuka house and cause trouble, making a ruckus.

Akamaru also barked "Woof!" and pounced, biting Qinglong's trouser leg and refusing to let go.

Qinglong gently lifted his foot and detached him, handing him over to Kiba Inuzuka, who was grinding his teeth.

"I'm so envious of Qinglong! He doesn't have to go to school every day, he can travel around and go hunting."

Naruto was incredibly envious!

"What are you saying, Naruto? Being able to attend the Ninja Academy is the dream of many children!"

Qinglong shook his head.

Naruto squinted and mumbled, "No way! It's so much better not to go to school, it's so free. But it's good to be at school too, at least I won't be lonely!"

"Here, Qinglong, these are the friends I want to introduce you to."

Shikamaru Nara extended his hand.

"Hello! Qinglong, let us introduce ourselves."

Naruto jumped out, "I, I'll go first!"

Shikamaru pushed him aside.

"Naruto, don't mess around."

Choji Akimichi, eating chips, introduced himself first: "My name is Choji Akimichi. I like potato chips and grilled meat."

Kiba Inuzuka snorted proudly, "My name is Kiba Inuzuka. You know, one day I'm going to defeat you!"

Shikamaru Nara continued, "My name is Shikamaru Nara. I like... Ah! Introducing myself is such a hassle!"

"My name is Tenzawa Kiyotaki. I like food! My specialty is that I can eat a lot, hehe."

Qinglong touched his head and said with a smile.

Choji listened excitedly, "Qinglong said it well! I like food too, not because I love to eat!"

As he spoke, he handed over the potato chips, "Here, have some chips!"

"Thanks!"

Qinglong took a chip. It was Akimichi clan potato chips, and the taste was authentic!

"You've come at the perfect time. I'm treating everyone to barbecue today!"

A bonfire had already been lit by the riverbank. Qinglong placed the prepared pork on the fire and suddenly slapped his forehead.

"Oh! I forgot that the Akimichi clan are all masters of cuisine. Choji, I'll leave the barbecue to you!"

Choji rolled up his sleeves, "Everyone, don't worry, leave the barbecue to me!"

Before long, the aroma of meat filled the riverbank...

In the Hokage's office building, the Third Hokage held the recommendation letter submitted by Guy.

It was a detailed information card about Tenzawa Kiyotaki, with photos of Qinglong from multiple angles, a hexagonal data chart below, and Guy's detailed introduction of Qinglong at the very bottom.

The Third Hokage was incredibly surprised as he looked at Qinglong's information.

"A child without chakra, yet possessing such strong physical strength."

Danzo sat to the side, his expressionless face saying, "Hiruzen, leave this child to me. He's just a child without chakra!"

The Third Hokage shook his head, "No, this is a child that Might Guy is paying attention to!"

Danzo didn't say anything further. In his eyes, Qinglong was just a child without chakra. He had originally wanted to study him, but if he couldn't get him, so be it.

And so, Qinglong, who had been herding sheep every day, was about to receive his admission letter to the Ninja Academy.