"All right, students, let's return to our seats," Asada Shangzi said from the podium, clapping her hands crisply. Smiling, she continued, "Today is everyone's first day at the Ninja Academy. Let's introduce ourselves first so the other students can get to know us, all right?"
The children quickly quieted down at the sound of her clapping and returned to the seats they had chosen, shouting, "Okay!"
Seeing how cooperative the students were, Asada Shangzi nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Let's begin with the teacher. My name is Asada Shangzi. I am a Chunin instructor. For the next four years, you will be in my class. I hope everyone studies hard and becomes an outstanding ninja in the future."
After Asada Shangzi finished speaking, she paused and looked at the stunned little ones below the podium. When they heard that she was a Chunin, they laughed. Because of her petite figure and youthful appearance, people often found it hard to believe that she was a Chunin, but she had long since grown used to it.
"Well then, the teacher's introduction is over. Who will be the next to step forward and set an example for the other students?" Asada Shangzi asked with a smile.
"Me! Teacher, me!" Before Asada Shangzi's voice had even faded, Wada Yuta, who was especially good at talking, impatiently raised his hand and shouted.
"Very good. Then let's welcome this student to introduce himself first. The other students should remember it carefully!" Asada Shangzi said softly.
"Haha, thank you, Teacher." The moment Wada Yuta received Asada Shangzi's permission, he immediately stood up and thanked her with a grin. Then he happily introduced himself. "Hello, everyone. My name is Wada Yuta. I'm six years old this year. My family runs a barbecue restaurant—the Wada Barbecue