Oh, I Forgot
Shin-chan, with Shiro by his side, was walking to school as usual.
The sun was shining brightly, and there weren't many people on the street. Shin-chan yawned and dragged his feet.
He had walked halfway when he suddenly stopped.
"Um?"
Shiro looked up at him.
Shin-chan tilted his head and thought for a moment, "Shiro, have I forgotten something?"
Shiro wagged its tail.
You also think I've forgotten something, right?
Shiro wagged its tail again.
Shin-chan stood still and turned his pockets inside out.
There were no Chocolate Stick, no money, and nothing suspicious.
"It doesn't seem wrong."
Shin-chan continued walking, counting on his fingers as he went. "Brushed teeth, washed face, ate breakfast, and brought Shiro along too—"
He thought about it again.
Are you wearing socks?
I looked down.
I wore it.
Are you wearing underwear?
I pulled down my pants, glanced at them, and put them on.
He thought about yesterday again.
Yesterday----
A lot happened yesterday.
"Oh." Shin-chan- chan nodded. "So that's what it is."
He continued walking forward.
He took two steps, then stopped.
"Wrong."
Shiro looked at him.
"I remember something I forgot," Shin-chan said earnestly, "But I forgot what I remembered."
"Woof." Shiro's face darkened.
Shin-chan scratched his head and decided not to think about it anymore; what he couldn't remember wasn't important anyway.
He quickened his pace and headed towards the school.
The classroom was noisy; some people were chasing each other, some were chatting, but everything seemed normal.
Shin-chan walked to his seat and sat down, while Shiro obediently lay down at his feet.
He glanced to his left.
Empty.
"Hmm?" Shin-chan tilted his head. "Where's Xiao Che?"
Obito jumped off the chair and looked at him. "You don't know?"
"What do you know?"
"Weren't they chosen with you?" Obito said. "They said they might not come to school anymore."
"Ah?"
Obito looked at him. "You haven't forgotten, have you?"
"No, I remember."
"So what brings you here today?"
Shin-chan opened his mouth, then fell silent.
You haven't really forgotten, have you?
"I remember," Shin-chan protested. "I just—came to confirm."
"Confirm what?"
"Make sure they're really not coming."
"Have you finished confirming?"
Shin-chan glanced at the empty seat next to him and nodded. "All confirmed."
"Then why aren't you leaving?"
Just then, Teacher Ibuki pushed the door open and came in.
When he saw Shin-chan, he paused for a moment, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Shin-chan?"
"Hello, teacher," Shin-chan greeted obediently.
Teacher Ibuki walked to the front of the classroom, put down her textbook, and looked at him. "What brings you here?"
"Come to school."
Teacher Ibuki's lips twitched. "Aren't you going to train with Yuhi Shinku from now on?"
"I know," Shin-chan scratched his head, "But I forgot."
A cross appeared on Teacher Ibuki's forehead.
"You can forget something like this?"
"It wasn't intentional," Shin-chan explained. "I just forgot about it as I was walking."
Teacher Ibuki took a deep breath. "So, do you understand now?"
"Knew."
"Then what are you still sitting there for?"
Shin-chan paused for a moment, then suddenly stood up.
"That's right."
Shin-chan picked up Shiro and walked towards the door.
When he reached the door, he stopped and turned around.
"Teacher."
"What's wrong now?"
Where should I look for them?
Teacher Ibuki's forehead creased with annoyance. "How should I know?"
You're a teacher.
"Teachers aren't omnipotent."
"Then could you ask for me?"
"I'm just your teacher, not your secretary," Teacher Ibuki said through gritted teeth. "Don't you know your own situation?"
Shin-chan thought for a moment and said, "I don't know."
"Then let's go find it."
Where to look?
"How am I supposed to know where to look?" Teacher Ibuki finally couldn't hold back anymore, and her voice rose.
The students in the classroom all turned to look at them.
Shin-chan stood there, scratching his head, looking completely innocent. "Teacher, you're so mean!"
Teacher Ibuki Closed eyes and took three deep breaths to suppress her anger.
Shin-chan glanced at Teacher Ibuki's expression and said, "I'll be going now, goodbye, sir."
"Hurry up, hurry up!"
Shin-chan ran out, then ran back. "Teacher, I'll miss you."
"Let's go quickly." Teacher Ibuki's expression was somewhat complicated.
Shin-chan -chan nodded, picked up Shiro, and ran out.
The sound of footsteps echoed in the corridor, fading into the distance.
Teacher Ibuki stood on the podium, looking towards the door, and sighed.
The students in the classroom began to whisper among themselves.
"Is Shin-chan really not coming anymore?"
"It seems like I've been chosen."
"Wow, that's amazing!"
Teacher Ibuki tapped the blackboard. "Quiet, class is starting."
Shin-chan carried Shiro downstairs, and stopped when they reached the School Entrance.
Three people were standing at the door.
Yuhi Shinku stood at the very front, wearing a green vest, arms crossed, looking at Shin-chan.
Kakashi leaned against the wall, holding a short sword in his hand.
Uchiha Toru stood to the side, a knowing look on his face. "I knew you'd be here."
Shin-chan blinked. "You've come to pick me up?"
"Otherwise what?" Uchiha Toru said, "We've been waiting for you at the Training Ground for a long time."
How did you know I was at school?
"Just a guess," Kakashi sighed. "You'll definitely forget."
Shin-chan thought about it and realized that it didn't seem wrong.
Yuhi Shinku looked at Shin-chan with a blank expression, but the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.
"Let's go to the Training Ground."
"Oh." Shin-chan followed, "Teacher, where is the Training Ground?"
"Just follow along."
Is it far or not?
Not far.
"Is there anything to eat?"
Yuhi Shinku stopped and turned to look at Shin-chan: "Didn't you eat breakfast?"
"I ate, but I'm hungry again."
The Training Ground is located on the east side of the village, in a clearing surrounded by trees.
In the middle was a flat piece of land, surrounded by several Wooden Stakes, and in the corner were a few old targets piled up.
Yuhi Shinku stopped and turned around.
"Arrive."
Shin-chan looked around and tilted his head. "This place is so dilapidated."
That's how it is on the Training Ground.
"I thought there would be a house or something."
"We're not here for a picnic."
Shin-chan sighed and put Shiro down.
Shiro ran two laps on the grass and found a spot on the side.
"I saw what you all did last night." Yuhi Shinku's gaze fell on Kakashi first.
"Kakashi Hatake."
"Exist."
"Your Blade Techniques is good, your movements are clean and efficient." Yuhi Shinku paused, "But your offensive methods are too limited."
Kakashi didn't say anything.
"I will further enhance your Ninjutsu training."
Yuhi Shinku shifted her gaze to Uchiha Toru.
"Uchiha Toru."
"Exist."
"Your Ninjutsu foundation is good, but that's also the problem," said Yuhi Shinku. "You rely too much on Ninjutsu; once interrupted, you can't effectively counterattack."