The Third Hokage and Tsunade nodded.
The next day, at Konoha Ninja Academy.
The classroom was bustling. Iruka had not arrived, and the students were acting like little demons, each one shouting noisily.
Jin led Kimimaro and the others, hearing the commotion from a hundred meters away. A trace of nostalgia lingered in his mind as he sighed. "The days of youth really were the best—carefree and without worries."
White Rose said unhappily, "How old are you? Why are you talking like that? Hurry up and get to the classroom. None of us have ever gone to school."
Red Rose agreed. "Yeah, yeah! Hurry up. I'm really looking forward to it!"
Kimimaro said nothing, but the expression on his face told Jin that he was deeply dissatisfied.
Hinata and Karin stood on either side of Jin. The two of them had always followed his lead. Jin let out a long sigh. "Hinata and Karin are still the best."
"What?!" Three voices rang out.
"I'm leaving first!" The moment Jin heard them, he sensed trouble and immediately made a run for it. When it came to speed, no one could catch Jin. In the blink of an eye, he had arrived at the classroom.
"Good morning, everyone!" Jin called out loudly as soon as he entered.
"Good morning, Lord Hokage!" the little genin answered excitedly.
While they were speaking, Kimimaro and the others entered the classroom as well. The little genin became even more excited. Everyone knew that Jin was the strongest among the new generation of ninja. His subordinates were absurdly powerful too. They had personally witnessed the battles in the First World Ninja Challenge Tournament. Their admiration for Jin and the others practically shone from their eyes.
"Boss! I missed you so much! Hurry up and teach me a