This is an Experiment

Yuhi Shinku stood on the podium, her gaze sweeping across the classroom before lingering on Adai for a moment.

He gave this child a higher dosage than the others, and since he hasn't woken up yet, he should be fine.

Then her gaze shifted to another part of the classroom, where Hong's brows were furrowed, clearly still under the Genjutsu.

Yuhi Shinku stared for two seconds, then silently shook her head and looked away.

After a while, the classroom remained quiet, and none of the children trapped in the Genjutsu woke up.

"There shouldn't be anyone left."

Yuhi Shinku raised her hand, her fingers twitching slightly.

Something seemed to break in the classroom, and the children who were lying on their desks stirred almost simultaneously.

"Hmm----" Kurenai rubbed her eyes, groggily raising her head. She saw Yuhi Shinku standing on the podium and paused for a moment. "Dad?"

Yuhi Shinku nodded, without saying anything more.

Sounds gradually filled the classroom.

Teacher Ibuki stood beside the podium. "Quiet down, everyone. That was a test, designed to assess your reaction time in unexpected situations."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Those who can break free from Genjutsu on their own are qualified."

There was a moment of silence, then it exploded.

Was that a test?

"I thought I had really wet the bed, and my mom was after me."

"That scared me to death!"

Lin sat in her seat, her face still a little pale. She glanced at Kakashi and let out a soft sigh of relief.

Yuhi Shinku stood on the platform. "Kakashi Hatake, Uchiha Toru, Shin Nohara, come with me."

"Where to?" Shin-chan asked, raising his hand.

Yuhi Shinku didn't answer and turned to walk away.

Kakashi and Uchiha Toru had already stood up from their seats.

Shin-chan sighed, slid off the chair, bent down, and picked up Shiro: "Let's go."

The three of them followed Yuhi Shinku out of the classroom.

The door closed behind them, and the classroom fell silent for a moment.

Obito looked towards the door, his mouth slightly agape. "Where are they going?"

No one answered him.

Yuhi Shinku led them into the Hokage Building, and when they reached the Hokage Office, she gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

The voice of the Third Hokage came from inside.

Yuhi Shinku pushed open the door and stepped aside to let them go in first.

The office is very large.

The Third Hokage sat behind his desk, several documents spread out in front of him.

Several people were standing by the window; they were all Ninja who had just gone to the school to test the students, but none of them were there to guide the students.

The Third Hokage looked at them, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke, "What happened today was my idea."

Shin-chan blinked but didn't interrupt.

"You lot are far more talented than your peers," the Third Hokage said. "Putting you in a regular class with other children might not be the best option."

Kakashi looked at him without saying a word.

The Third Hokage continued, "I've thought about this for a long time. Geniuses shouldn't be confined to the Ninja Academy like ordinary people; they should be given more opportunities."

He paused, glancing at the few Ninja standing by the window. "This test is very rigorous; very few will pass."

"This is a good opportunity to conduct an experiment. If it works well, we can promote it later and gradually reform Konoha's education system."

Shin-chan raises his hand. "My Grandpa Hokage."

"Hmm?" The third generation looked at him.

"What kind of experiment is it? Like using Shiro?"

The Third Hokage paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "It's not that kind of experiment, it's an experiment on educational methods."

"What if it fails?"

"It won't fail," the third generation said.

"Why?"

"Because you are here." The Third Generation looked into his eyes.

"Oh." Shin-chan -chan nodded. "Is there a reward?"

What reward do you want?

A box of Chocolate Stick!

The Third Hokage smiled and agreed, "Of course."

Uchiha Toru stood to the side, opened his mouth as if to ask something, but then closed it again.

"Is there anything you want to ask?" The Third Hokage looked at him.

Uchiha Toru paused for a moment, then asked, "What about the others?"

"The others continue their studies at the Ninja Academy, and new opportunities will come when they are ready."

Uchiha Toru nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"So, what's the purpose of this experiment?" Shin-chan asked.

"Learn more," the third generation said, "More difficult than what's taught in school."

"Are there any Pretty Big Sister who can teach me?"

The third generation's lips twitched slightly. "No."

Shin-chan sighed in disappointment, "What's wrong with that?"

The Third Hokage thought for a moment and said, "There are specialized Jonin instructors."

"Jonin?" Shin-chan tilted his head. "Is he good?"

"Very impressive."

"Even more impressive than Pretty Big Sister?"

The third generation paused for a moment. "It's not a kind of strength."

"Alright then." Shin-chan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

The third generation couldn't help but laugh at his reluctant expression.

The Ninja by the window looked at the little brat holding Shiro with complicated expressions.

Kakashi suddenly spoke up, "When do we start?"

"It will begin tomorrow, and Yuhi Shinku will be in charge of your instruction from now on." The Third Hokage looked at the children before him. "You don't need to go to the Ninja Academy for now."

Shin-chan was taken aback. "You don't have to go to school anymore?"

"No."

"Then I don't need to do my homework?"

"No."

Shin-chan's eyes lit up. "Then we don't have to take the exam anymore?"

"No."

"So we don't need to eat the green peppers either?"

The third generation's lips twitched. "We don't need to eat the green peppers at school anymore."

Shin-chan raised his hands and began to cheer.

"Alright, that's all for today." The Third Hokage waved his hand. "Go back and prepare."

The three followed Yuhi Shinku out of the Hokage Office. The door closed softly behind them, and only their footsteps echoed in the corridor.

The office fell completely silent.

Not long after Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.

"Hiruzen, weren't you too hasty this time?" Utatane Koharu said. "Those children are only five years old."

The Third Hokage picked up his pipe and took a puff.

Mitokado Homura stood to the side. "Reforming the education system and giving geniuses more opportunities are all correct."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "But isn't the risk too great? What if other families find out? Won't they object?"

Especially that child from the Uchiha Clan ----"

"That's why we need to give it a try. If it works well, we'll promote it; if it doesn't, we'll adjust it." The Third Hokage put down his pipe.

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged a glance but neither spoke.

"Letting them learn under Shinku is better than wasting their time at the Ninja Academy." The Third Hokage's gaze was resolute. "If this experiment succeeds, Konoha's education system can be gradually reformed; if not—"

He paused for a moment. "At least we tried."

Silence fell over the office once again.

Utatane Koharu, finally sighed, "I hope you're right."

"I hope so too," the Third Hokage said softly.