My Name is Liuxia

After waiting for a while, the teacher finally stepped into the classroom, fashionably late.

Liuxia stared fixedly at the teacher, attempting to glean some intelligence from him to understand this future instructor.

The teacher was a chunin from the Konoha Ninja Academy, appearing to be in his thirties. He was of medium height with a sturdy, lean build, his well-defined muscle tone showcasing a nimble and robust physique.

He wore his short hair in a neat, tidy style. His eyes were sharp, profound, and incredibly resolute, as if they could peer into the thoughts and intentions of every student. A few faint scars remained on his face—marks left by the hardships of his past, and symbols of his bravery and unyielding strength.

He typically favored the classic attire of a Konoha ninja: a tight-fitting black vest over his upper body, paired with loose, comfortable gray trousers, and light, convenient ninja boots on his feet.

A belt was cinched around his slender waist, from which hung various ninja tools, such as shuriken and kunai.

Furthermore, his arms were wrapped in guards, a testament to the high importance he placed on his physical conditioning and the rigorous, systematic training he underwent daily.

The chunin teacher's outward appearance not only revealed his wealth of experience and formidable strength but also commanded respect and even a sense of fear from the many students.

After scanning the room with his gaze and finding that all the students had arrived, he nodded with satisfaction.

"I am Sato Ichiro, and I will be your teacher from now on! You may call me Teacher Sato. Now, everyone, please begin your self-introductions! I'll start with a demonstration."

"Sato Ichiro. My favorite food is grilled meat, and I dislike natto. I like diligent and hardworking people, and I dislike the lazy. My future plan is to train more qualified ninjas to protect our village! We shall start with you!"

Seeing the teacher point at him, Liuxia stood up calmly: "My name is Liuxia, and I have no surname. I don't have a favorite food ingredient; rather, I like any dish that tastes good, and the food I dislike is food that doesn't taste good. I like people who work hard to protect others, and I dislike those who betray. My dream... my dream is to fulfill a promise made to my grandfather!"

"Wow, is there really someone without a surname?"

"Oh! I thought his surname was Liu!"

"Look, look! He's so handsome! He's my type!"

Amidst the noisy chatter of the crowd, only a few students from the great clans showed a hint of surprise, casting their gazes toward Liuxia.

The most notable among them was the boy from the Uchiha clan, who stared at him unblinkingly, as if trying to see through his exterior to the secrets hidden deep within his heart.

These descendants of the great clans knew well that in a place like Konoha, which placed such emphasis on family lineage, the lack of a surname could imply a great deal.

At this moment, the mysterious Liuxia had naturally become the focus of everyone's attention.

Just then, Nawaki, who was sitting to the side, suddenly stood up abruptly. With a vibrant and energetic voice, he shouted: "Hello everyone! My name is Nawaki, and my favorite food is delicious grilled meat! For me, there's no such thing as food I don't like! As for the people I like, there's Grandma Mito, my sister, and of course, little Xia! As for people I dislike... I haven't met any yet, haha!"

As he spoke, Nawaki's face beamed with a brilliant smile, his eyes shining with a resolute light as he continued: "My greatest dream is to become a great Hokage like my grandfathers! And then, to shoulder the heavy responsibility of guarding Konoha and protecting our shared home!"

If Liuxia's introduction had left the crowd feeling puzzled and suspicious, Nawaki's was nothing short of shocking.

After all, this was the grandson of the Hokage! And not just any, but the First Hokage of Konoha! The world-renowned God of Shinobi!

Although Sato Ichiro had been mentally prepared, he still felt a touch of shock facing the grandson of the First and Second Hokage. However, as a seasoned chunin, his mental fortitude remained strong.

He signaled for the class to remain quiet and allowed the self-introduction session to continue.

After many students had finished their introductions, the boy from the Uchiha clan stood up expressionlessly. With eyes as cold as ice, he stated his name—Uchiha Yan—in a stiff tone, and declared that he disliked many things.

Following this, he unreservedly proclaimed that his dream was to inherit the supreme glory of the Uchiha clan!

As soon as he finished speaking, he glared fixedly at Nawaki before sitting down as stiffly as a statue. Witnessing this, Liuxia couldn't help but vent his thoughts internally.

As expected of the Uchiha clan, every one of them is so cold and tsundere. Plus, they are blood enemies with the Senju clan; no wonder Senju Tobirama called them the 'Evil Uchiha.' They keep causing friction in the village, only to be wiped out and have their eyes dug out by two filial sons in the end!

Before the crowd could recover from Uchiha Yan's shocking declaration, the girl from the Hyuga clan began her introduction.

"I am Hyuga Suzuran. I love quiet places, and I have no dislike for anything. As for my dream... well, I hope to become a bird that can soar freely."

As Hyuga Suzuran finished her introduction, the atmosphere in the classroom grew somewhat heavy.

The internal conflicts of the Hyuga clan and the fate of the branch family were sensitive and complex topics for the ninjas of Konoha.

When Liuxia heard this, he couldn't help but gaze deeply at the girl's forehead, which was covered by her bangs, instantly grasping the hidden meaning in her words. For members of the branch family, they were like birds trapped in a cage, having lost their rightful freedom.

The self-introduction session continued, with each student briefly introducing themselves—some humorous and witty, some steady and reserved, some full of confidence, and others appearing somewhat nervous.

Teacher Sato Ichiro listened attentively, nodding from time to time. His gaze was sharp, as if he were evaluating the personality and potential of every student.

When all the students had finished their introductions, Teacher Sato Ichiro stood up, scanned the classroom, and spoke slowly.

"Very good. I have gained a preliminary understanding of everyone. From today on, we will spend our ninja training life together. I know that many of you have your own dreams and ambitions, but please remember: becoming an excellent ninja is not just for personal glory, but to protect our village, our families, and our friends."

"Beep..."