"Lord Third Hokage, I've heard that many teachers only become permanent after completing the normal process. Some teachers have taught for years without earning the Outstanding Teacher title, and the grade-level head position requires seniority and a certain level of contribution. I've only been at the school for a month. If word gets out, could it damage your reputation?" After agreeing, Qiushui's face took on a worried expression.
"Acting homeroom teacher is a trial to see whether a teacher is suited to the job. Outstanding Teacher is a title for teachers who excel at teaching. As for the grade-level head position, you may not quite meet the requirements yet, but if another teacher can raise their class's average score to match yours within three months, I'll give it to them too," Sarutobi Hiruzen said boldly.
He continued, "If you can maintain this level of teaching for the next year, Qiushui, I'll promote you straight to Special Jonin."
"Thank you for nurturing me, Lord Third Hokage. I'll do everything in my power to teach my students well over the next year, and I won't let you down," Qiushui said sincerely.
He had already received one small reward, so he chose to believe in the promises Sarutobi Hiruzen had dangled before him. Becoming a Special Jonin and grade-level head wouldn't help him all that much, but even if Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn't made those promises, he would still have devoted himself to improving his students' grades. The system would give him countless rewards, after all. It was just a bonus, so why turn it down?
Sarutobi Hiruzen had nothing else to discuss, and Qiushui said he had afternoon classes and needed to prepare his lessons.
Sarutobi Hiruzen admired Qiushui more and more. Everyone else who spoke with him tried to prolong their time