The Ninja Academy had an enormous auditorium that was usually kept closed, only being used for school openings or graduation ceremonies.
After all, the Hokage had to have the proper pomp, especially the Third Hokage, who almost never missed a single graduation ceremony.
His theory of the Will of Fire might arrive late, but it would never be absent.
"Isn't this guy from a lower grade? Even if he beat Nawaki, that doesn't mean he can teach everyone, does it?"
Quite a few people whispered among themselves.
Hyuga Wuye stood alone on the stage. Seeing the students below openly whispering in each other's ears, he felt that if he didn't say something, he wouldn't be able to intimidate these guys.
"Students, before we begin learning medical knowledge, I want to tell you something. Remember it well, and when you graduate, say it to Lord Hokage. He'll definitely be gratified."
At last, hundreds of gazes turned toward him, curious about what his opening line would be.
"Where the leaves of Konoha dance, the fire too burns on without end..."
Upon hearing those words, the Third Hokage, peeping through a crystal ball in the Hokage Building with a pipe in his mouth, revealed a gratified smile.
"The soul of gossip spreads like wildfire. Kill one, and another rushes forward."
Wuye's next line nearly made the Third Hokage choke on his smoke. Then he could only laugh helplessly. "This kid really has a wicked sense of humor... just like Jiraiya."
The atmosphere in the auditorium grew a little awkward. Wuye could only clear his throat. "All right, class begins now. First, introductions... Well, everyone should know me already. I'm the one who took down Nawaki a while ago."
Nawaki, who was training with Orochimaru, suddenly sneezed hard.
"I am now the disciple of