In the end, Shimura Yuichi did not have the heart to make the young master of the Shimura Clan stand in the corner for too long, so he allowed the two to enter the classroom.
"Hello everyone! My name is Shimura Xian Yu, and my dream is to become the strongest genjutsu ninja in the entire ninja world."
Perhaps it was because he inherited the genes of Danzo.
Xian Yu had the same short black hair as Danzo, and his face was quite handsome. The two cross-shaped scar stickers on his chin, which looked realistic enough to pass for the real thing, added a bit of distinction to his appearance.
As a small internet cafe manager in a peaceful era during his previous life, Xian Yu was truly unaccustomed to the level of bloodshed among the ninjas of this world.
His body had also been influenced by his soul to a certain extent, lacking the terrifying combat instincts possessed by those geniuses.
Still, genjutsu was just so cool! Being able to resolve an opponent like a work of art.
Although, up to this point, he didn't even have the slightest clue about the principles behind genjutsu.
But that could not stop his heart from yearning to become a powerful genjutsu ninja at that moment...
"I am Nara Pengyi, I hate trouble, especially troublesome women."
Brother Pengyi, making a statement like that is a recipe for a lifetime of solitude.
"This Humble One is the wind-like man, Jiraiya, and my dream shall remain a secret for now!" A young boy with white hair and ridiculous oil-paint eyeliner drawn on his face walked up to the podium.
Xian Yu couldn't help but cover his forehead; he had actually met the real person.
Sure enough, that irrepressible silliness—was it there since he was a child?
"My name is Uchiha Ishihara..."
"I am Yamanaka Yuri..."
"Hello everyone, my name is Orochimaru."
The children continued to take the stage one by one to introduce themselves. Everyone had now gained a preliminary understanding of one another.
Wow, little Orochimaru is so cute, so handsome. He's just like a porcelain doll! Xian Yu marveled to himself.
However, it seemed Lady Tsunade was nowhere to be seen? It appeared she must have been a transfer student who joined later.
"I am your homeroom teacher, Shimura Yuichi. Now, we will proceed with the freshman assessment. Everyone, follow me to the training ground to assemble," Shimura Yuichi said after clapping his hands to draw everyone's attention.
An assessment, huh? What a headache... It should just be a simple way for the teacher to understand the students' foundations... Perhaps... it is time to show off my true skills.
Possessing a mature soul and having been personally trained by the Darkness of the Ninja World for two years, our student Xian Yu did not lack in chakra control. He had long since mastered the Clone Technique, Transformation Technique, Substitution Technique, and possessed a certain level of proficiency in ninja tool throwing and close-quarters combat.
However, what truly limited him was his total chakra volume and his talent for ninjutsu.
That was why, when he opened the Black Iron Treasure Chest, he had been so desperate for his aptitude to be improved.
The Shimura Clan had collected quite a few secret ninjutsu techniques, making their family foundation rather deep.
Compared to children from civilian backgrounds like Jiraiya and Orochimaru, Xian Yu, who had a pile of secret ninjutsu techniques laid out before him to choose from, was undoubtedly extremely fortunate!
Yet, to this day, Xian Yu had not been able to successfully cast his family's Wind Style even once—the C-rank ninjutsu, Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere. π__π
If one were to speak of the difficulty in practicing Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere...
There was a Fire Style technique that almost every Naruto fan was familiar with.
Whether it was the form of release or its power, the difficulty in mastering it was very similar to Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere.
That's right! It was the Uchiha Clan's C-rank ninjutsu, Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.
And let us just ignore Itachi Uchiha during his ninja academy days... just look at the one who started off with Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique from a young age... Sasuke Uchiha.
Now, looking back and comparing him to the current Xian Yu...
Sure enough, my ceiling is just a Mizuki, isn't it... Student Xian Yu wept internally. 〒▽〒
At this moment, everyone had arrived at the school training ground, where two students were brawling with taijutsu on the stage.
In the end, a chubby boy named Senxu Akimichi knocked the other young boy down with a few casual punches, securing his victory.
It was a blatant crushing victory based on raw physical assets...
"Next match, Uchiha Ishihara and Orochimaru, step forward."
Holy crap, Orochimaru is up against an Uchiha by accident. The main event! Xian Yu's attention was immediately drawn to the scene.
"Ishihara-kun is so handsome!" Yamanaka Yuri, with her blonde hair, had hearts in her eyes.
"That's right, that's right. I heard Ishihara-kun's strength is also very strong!" added Ryoko Aburame, who wore a mask and was wrapped tightly in a grey coat.
"Actually, Orochimaru-kun is also quite kawaii." Many girls also expressed their support for Orochimaru.
Uchiha Ishihara had the iconic fan emblem on his back, his gaze sharp and his expression cool.
In Xian Yu's eyes, he was practically a carbon copy of Sasuke Uchiha.
"Please advise me." After the young Orochimaru stepped onto the stage, he beamed with a sunny smile and performed the 'Seal of Confrontation' with his opponent.
Regarding the Seal of Confrontation, Xian Yu had been taught about it during his brutal training under the Darkness of the Ninja World.
Before a duel, ninjas perform the "Seal of Confrontation," which symbolizes the "hand signs used to activate ninjutsu," signaling to the opponent that they are about to fight. After the duel concludes, both parties extend their hands to form the "Seal of Reconciliation," symbolizing that they are comrades.
Uchiha Ishihara struck first, rushing toward Orochimaru at high speed and throwing a heavy punch with his right hand.
Orochimaru clearly had not expected his opponent to be so fast, and in his haste, he violently sidestepped to dodge the fist.
However, immediately following that, his stomach was struck by a punch from Uchiha Ishihara's left hand, causing him to instantly double over like a curled shrimp.
Having landed the first blow, Uchiha Ishihara did not give his opponent a chance to catch his breath, following up with a fierce kick from his right leg that slammed into Orochimaru's abdomen once again.
Orochimaru's small body bent slightly like a shrimp, his entire frame lifted off the ground and suspended in the air for a brief moment.
His dark eyes widened in shock due to the intense pain in his gut.
Uchiha Ishihara leaped into the air, raised his right leg above his shoulder, and delivered a brutal axe kick onto Orochimaru's back.
The next moment, both of them landed simultaneously. The dust settled.
Uchiha Ishihara's right foot pressed down on Orochimaru's back, while Orochimaru's small body lay sprawled on the ground, twitching slightly from the excruciating pain.
Xian Yu was so shocked that his jaw nearly hit the floor (⊙?⊙).
Orochimaru had been KO'd... without the slightest ability to fight back.
But thinking about it carefully, it was only natural.
Orochimaru's parents were low-level ninja of commoner origin, and they had both died in the ninja wars.
Relying solely on the 1,000 ryo monthly stipend provided by the village, it was perfectly normal for Orochimaru, who lacked preschool educational resources, to be insta-killed by Uchiha Ishihara, who possessed a deep family heritage.
That said, this was likely the peak of life for Uchiha Ishihara, a background character who never even appeared in the original work.
After lying sprawled in a star shape on the stage for a full minute, young Orochimaru finally gritted his teeth and struggled to his feet. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, raised his hand as if to perform the Seal of Reconciliation, then silently lowered it again before turning and slowly walking off the stage.
Although Teacher Yuichi had already taught them the Seal of Reconciliation, Uchiha Ishihara had long since departed, leaving Orochimaru with no need to perform the seal.
From beginning to end, Uchiha Ishihara's expression had not changed, not even when he was stepping on Orochimaru's back. He hadn't uttered a single mocking word.
Just a commoner, after all.
As for the cool Ishihara, thanks to his stylish moves and handsome appearance, he won the cheers of many girls without a shred of suspense. (??_?)?