"Wherever leaves danced, fire burned. The fire would illuminate the village, and then new leaves would sprout once more." When the entire hall fell silent, everyone heard Sarutobi Hiruzen's deep voice. His bright, piercing eyes seemed to rest on every person present, carrying his hopes and convictions.
"I am very glad to see new leaves growing once again on Konoha Village's great tree. I hope you will all study hard at the Ninja Academy, learn more knowledge, welcome the beautiful sunlight and rain, and grow into new leaves that will protect Konoha."
"There is only one kind of life in this world. You do not have to choose a way you dislike. It does not matter whether you wish to live or die." Seeing the children below staring at him with eager eyes, Sarutobi Hiruzen said earnestly, "However, no matter which path you choose, do not forget to protect the people you cherish. That is the will with which we inherit the flame."
After those few brief words, Sarutobi Hiruzen decisively stepped down from the stage, leaving the children, still immersed in the shock brought by the Hokage's speech, to the Ninja Academy teachers. Following the scheduled arrangements, the teachers led their students away.
The so-called opening ceremony ended far sooner than Mirai had expected. Just as he felt things had begun, it was already over. However, looking at the enthusiastic eyes of the new students around him, he knew the Third Hokage's speech had been quite effective. A smile curled at Mirai's lips as he rejoiced that he did not have to stand on the playground listening to hours of long-winded speeches.
"Big Brother, you're in Class One with Kikuko. The first classroom on the right is your class. Your teacher is Asada Sachiko, a very beautiful female teacher,"