The Ninja Academy's Incredible Legend (34) A Wise Ninja Always Leaves Themselves a Way Out

Little Miyuki was a smart child; she was not as easily persuaded as most people.

Although she was somewhat concerned about Futaba Tsumugi's guess, she would not believe it completely.

"So, we still need to keep investigating."

Futaba Tsumugi clenched her fists energetically.

"It's already been half a year. We've finally solved one mystery and found the true identity of the Ninja Academy's 'Urban Legend Principal.' This is a huge victory!"

"Tsumugi, the principal showed himself voluntarily. That doesn't really count as us finding him, does it?"

"That's nonsense! Without our hard work and effort, without letting these 'urban legends' witness the wisdom of a great detective like me, how could they possibly reveal their true faces so obediently?"

"Fine!"

Little Miyuki, Makoto Ito, and Nagi Gekko gave up on persuading Futaba Tsumugi, who was short but possessed an overwhelming presence.

"What should we do next?"

"Hmm."

Futaba Tsumugi wore a thoughtful expression.

"There are too many secrets in Miyuki's home. We'll need to consider that carefully, so let's put it aside for now. We should catch Blue Monk first."

"With our strength, can we catch Blue Monk?"

Makoto Ito had a different idea.

"Shouldn't we first find out what Teacher Aburame looks like behind those goggles?"

This suggestion won the approval of Little Miyuki and Nagi Gekko. Blue Monk, whose true nature remained unknown, was simply too dangerous. They had gained nothing from studying Sea Monk, so Teacher Aburame, who looked somewhat dull-witted, seemed easier to deal with.

While most of the students in the class were chatting in small groups to pass the time, the supposedly "easier to deal with" Teacher Aburame entered the classroom carrying a stack of handouts.

The noise quieted considerably.

"Class begins now!"

His faintly glowing goggles swept across the classroom. Seeing that no