An Inside Man?

Mizuki, who was standing to the side, swallowed the words she wanted to say.

He sneered inwardly as he looked at Iruka Umino, who was standing with his hands on his hips, "Pretending."

What balance? They're all clearly people with connections.

In his opinion, of all the groups, the Team 7 was the most ridiculous.

Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke Ninjutsu skills that surpass those of some Chunin. As for the Hyuga Clan's eldest daughter, she goes without saying, possessing the powerful Byakugan bloodline limit and the Hyuga Clan's secret Gentle Fist. What balance is there?

Mizuki's gaze swept over the other students.

Not all of the thirty "graduates" this year come from wealthy families.

Unfortunately, he didn't find a suitable target when he took the graduation exam, but he believed that he would.

Heaven will surely favor this hardworking person.

With such hard work, there's no reason why he shouldn't achieve his goal.

After a brief lull, Iruka Umino finished reading the group lists and said, "This afternoon, your Jonin instructors Jonin lead you on your official missions. Everyone, please have free time in your groups this morning. Return to this classroom promptly at 2 PM to meet your Jonin instructors. Dismissed!"

The students cheered and stood up, and the noise returned to the classroom.

Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke up very carefully, mainly because their current physical condition didn't allow them to engage in any strenuous activities.

"Naruto, Sasuke, what happened to your butts?" Iruka Umino, looking at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

Even though they can still bicker like this, they can definitely become great partners with great chemistry.

"It's nothing, Iruka-sensei." Naruto Uzumaki was always full of energy. "By the way, Iruka-sensei, who's our team leader?"

"Well, you'll find out this afternoon. Also, you two shouldn't just focus on playing by yourselves. As boys, you should take care of your friends."

Iruka Umino looked at Hinata Hyuga, who was sitting silently in her seat, seemingly at a loss.

Of these thirty students, Hinata Hyuga was the most introverted.

Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke are the complete opposite, and that's what Iruka Umino is worried about.

"Oh, Iruka-sensei, don't worry, I'll protect Hinata." Naruto Uzumaki struck a bodybuilder pose.

"What a load of rubbish." Uchiha Sasuke glanced at his friend with disdain, then walked up to Hinata Hyuga with a serious air. "Hey little sister, come on, big brother will take you to play!"

Hinata Hyuga blushed instantly.

Iruka Umino's face darkened.

Who taught you to say that? You can't believe how serious someone is!

"Idiot Sasuke, you scared Hinata. You know she's a coward."

Ignoring his sore bottom, Naruto Uzumaki rushed in front of Hinata, almost Uchiha Sasuke so hard he landed on his backside.

"Hinata, ignore him. Let's go get something delicious to eat."

"Hmm..." Hinata lowered her head.

What came to mind, however, was a scene from her childhood where she was bullied, and the two people who appeared out of nowhere beat her up and drove the bullies away.

Seeing this, Iruka Umino was relieved.

Although these two mischievous children seem unreliable, Iruka Umino knows they are kind-hearted, and judging from this, they will get along well with Hinata.

"Mizuki, let's go back," he said to his friend.

"Okay." Mizuki nodded, glancing at Hinata a few more times.

This personality is quite suitable, but unfortunately, my status doesn't allow it.

He couldn't bear the retaliation from the Hyuga Clan.

He had also inquired these past few days and learned that his teaching license would be revoked simply because the village's bigwig, Leaf Village's White Ghost Uchiha Shingen, disliked him.

These powerful families can crush ordinary people as easily as crushing ants.

A single, casual remark can determine his fate in this village.

Following Iruka Umino, Mizuki left the classroom to assist Iruka Umino with the follow-up preparations.

At 2 PM, the two returned to the classroom.

The students sat properly in their seats, this time in groups, their faces full of anticipation.

Even children from ordinary families know the importance of Jonin.

Seeing the children so well-behaved for the first time, Iruka Umino was gratified, but also a little jealous.

As for Mizuki on the other side, it's not a matter of jealousy.

Because before this, they had already met all the Jonin who came to lead the team.

All the Jonin recognized Iruka Umino and were extremely friendly towards him.

But I don't feel as close to Mizuki (Shuimu BBS).

Especially among the Jonin who came, there was that Leaf Village White Ghost. When Mizuki shamelessly tried to go up and say something nice, he was glared at by this big shot and stood there dumbfounded for a long time.

It wasn't Genjutsu; it was murderous intent.

Mizuki's mind was completely blank, except for one sentence the other person had said.

"Why is someone who's no longer a teacher still at school?"

He's still standing here because Iruka Umino spoke well of him.

This is an utter disgrace.

On the stage, Iruka Umino began calling out names. Each time he called a group, he would tell them the name of the Jonin they were to follow and send them to the corresponding classroom.

"Team 7, proceed to classroom A-3. Your instructor is Shingen Jonin."

Upon hearing that name again, Mizuki almost lost her composure.

In the morning, he almost thought he was going to be killed.

What humiliated him even more was that his opponent hadn't used Ninjutsu at all; he had simply immobilized him with killing intent.

And because of this action, all the Jonin treated him very coldly.

Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke and stood up.

Shingen and the others know him very well and like him a lot; they've been teaching him since he was little.

The best part is that by the afternoon, my butt finally stopped hurting, and I could play around.

The two little ones ran a few steps excitedly, but suddenly felt something was wrong. They turned around and saw that Hinata Hyuga hadn't followed yet. They quickly turned back, pulled Hinata along, and left the classroom together under Iruka Umino's gratified gaze.

Classroom A-3 wasn't far, and the three children arrived quickly.

Uchiha Sasuke the most excited; he was the first to push open the door.

"Brother Shingen! I'm here!"

"Me too! Me too!" Naruto Uzumaki wasn't going to be left behind, but he still remembered to pull the shy Hinata along as they rushed into the classroom. "Hinata too! She's in our group."

Inside the classroom with the doors wide open, Uchiha Shingen, who had been waiting there, chuckled as he watched the three little ones rush in, two dragging one along with them.

Hyuga Clan Hyuga's current relationship with the Uchiha Clan, he had long anticipated that Hinata Hyuga would definitely be grouped with Uchiha Sasuke, which must have been arranged by Uchiha Fugaku.

Now that Naruto Uzumaki has joined in, things are getting interesting.

"Hmm." He nodded, stood up, and said to the three children, "Don't make noise in school. Come with me."

Chapter Five: The Traitor?

Uchiha Shingen led the three to the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

Although it's on the roof of the Hokage Building, the rooftop is actually used by the Ninja Academy most of the time, except when the Hokage takes office.

"Alright, that's enough for now." Uchiha Shingen leaned against the rooftop railing, looking at the three little ones in front of him. "In principle, we need to introduce ourselves, but we're all familiar with each other already. Hinata, from today onwards you can call me teacher. Although I don't know Gentle Fist, I will still try my best to guide you."

"Th... thank you, teacher." Hinata Hyuga was clearly very nervous, tapping her two fingers repeatedly.

"Don't be so nervous. I'm quite familiar with Hiashi, and I've practically watched you grow up." Uchiha Shingen knelt down in front of Hinata Hyuga and patted her head. "Although Hiashi doesn't think you have much talent, the fact that you graduated from the Ninja Academy means that your talent has surpassed that of most people in Hidden Leaf Village."

There were even fewer graduates in the original timeline, only twenty-seven.

The three extra people were Konohamaru Sarutobi, Sai, and another child.

That person's records are all fake; he's most likely a child from the original Root.

"Really?" Hinata Hyuga Uchiha Shingen with some anticipation.

"Yes, I've seen your results. I also came to see them during the martial arts exam. Although your performance in martial arts was only average, the main reason is that your personality is too weak, and you have too many concerns when competing with others."

It's true; Hinata Hyuga's talent isn't as bad as she thinks.

Personality is the main factor.

I vaguely remember that in the zero playthrough, there was a setting where she intentionally lost to her younger sister. According to Uchiha Shingen's observation, she was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

Although she was easily defeated by Neji Hyuga in the Chunin Ninja Exams of the original timeline, the fact that she could make Neji Hyuga spend so much time on her shows that she wasn't that bad; in fact, she had already surpassed most people.

Of the original Konoha 12, Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka truly possessed the skill expected of a newly Genin.

None of the others possessed the skill level expected of a newly Genin.

Let's put it this way: given Uchiha Shingen's current skill level, even if he were to Teuchi against a top Hyuga Clan, he would still choose to fight from a distance.

Gentle Fist is terrifying; cutting off Chakra is a classic example of its design. Combined with the Byakugan's absolute perception, all Chakra -based defensive techniques can be rendered ineffective.

A single touch is all it takes to kill someone.

This clan is truly formidable. Strictly speaking, the Hyuga Clan isn't meant to be support; they're a group of sniper ninjas.

After encouraging Hinata Hyuga, Uchiha Shingen made a date with the three children for the next day.

There was no way around it; the necessary procedures had to be followed. However, unlike Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Shingen wasn't as conflicted or overprotective, so he wouldn't resort to any tricks to test people's hearts.

Before Hatake Kakashi encountered Team 7, students who fell into his hands could never graduate; he was practically the graduation terminator.

Human hearts can never withstand the test.

Uchiha Shingen only intended to test their current strength in order to assign them tasks.

After arranging a time with the three, and informing the Team 7 that they could disband and rest, Uchiha Shingen left first.

He appeared at the Police Force entrance as the Flying Thunder God.

Although he had long since left the Police Force, he went there as if it were his own home. He couldn't help it; after so many years, he was too familiar with it.

Uchiha Shingen didn't come here for no reason; he first went to Hyuga Hiashi's office.

As the new head of the Police Force who succeeded Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi was very diligent in fulfilling his duties.

Furthermore, one thing that Uchiha Shingen greatly admired about Hyuga Hiashi was...

Hyuga Hiashi did not succumb to age; he did not soak goji berries in water.

How can a man bow down to goji berries!

"Hiashi- sama."

"Shingen, what brings you to the club today?" Hyuga Hiashi was a very serious person and rarely smiled, but when he saw that it was Uchiha Shingen, he gave him a polite smile.

This is much better than the other clan chief; getting him to smile is like taking his life.

"Just got back from school?"

"Yes, I've seen your daughter," Uchiha Shingen said with a smile. "Are you still busy?"

"Now that there are more people in the Police Force, there are more miscellaneous tasks as well." Hyuga Hiashi with some emotion. He never imagined he would be sitting in this office back then.

"By the way, what do you think of Hinata?" When Hyuga Hiashi said this, Uchiha Shingen saw a resemblance to Uchiha Fugaku in him.

They are all stubborn middle-aged people who are not good at conveying their true feelings to their children.

He always clumsily and diligently tried to maintain his image as a strict father.

"That's good. I actually went to watch her take the martial arts exam, Hiashi. You should encourage her more."

"That child is too soft-hearted," Hyuga Hiashi said. "She deliberately lost to Hanabi again a few days ago."

"Was that really intentional?" Uchiha Shingen was taken aback.

"Hmm, Hanabi noticed." Hyuga Hiashi shook his head. "Never mind that. Shingen, you came here for something, didn't you?"