Hino Raku

Biodata

Background / History

Hino Raku was already informed of Yuexia Ming's admission when he arrived at the Grass Ninja Academy. She introduced him to the class and allowed him to choose his own seat after his unusually brief self-introduction. 16

She later led practical combat training, pairing students for sparring matches. Yang Ming refused to participate and instead studied beneath a tree, leaving Hino Raku surprised and contributing to the class's poor impression of him. 19

Following the academy anniversary incident, Hino Raku continued teaching Yang Ming's class. Yang Ming remained officially enrolled at the academy despite his freedom to attend as he pleased, while Gui Wenda and the other students became more diligent after witnessing his strength. 98

Personality

Hino Raku initially presents herself as composed and professional. When Yang Ming claims she is not qualified to teach him, she restrains the angry students and asks what he is relying on rather than immediately retaliating. 29

She places high importance on school rules, discipline, and a ninja's ability to function within a team. During the academy anniversary celebration, she views Yang Ming's refusal to participate as conduct that disgraces the school and pursues his removal from the venue. 41 42

Despite her displeasure, Hino Raku recognizes demonstrated strength. After Yang Ming defeats Gui Wenda, she accepts his superiority over the class and grants him unrestricted academy attendance and full marks in her evaluation. 33

She is attentive to her students' potential, expressing strong approval when Chang Jiaye displays the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique during the Grass Shadow's inspection. 36

Academy Role

• Introduced Yuexia Ming to his classmates upon his enrollment. 16
• Supervised practical combat training and student sparring. 19
• Organized squad battles for Grass Shadow Asao Jun's academy inspection. 35
• Managed order and student performances at the academy anniversary celebration. 41 42
• Continued instructing Yang Ming's class after the anniversary incident. 98

Relationships

• Yuexia Ming / Yang Ming — Her student. Their relationship becomes confrontational after he challenges her qualifications, but she acknowledges his strength after witnessing his victory over Gui Wenda. 16 29 33
• Chang Jiaye — Her student, whose performance in the academy's squad battle earns Hino Raku's repeated approval. 36
• Hirokawa Shin — Elite chunin security captain whom Hino Raku asks to escort Yang Ming away from the academy celebration. 43 44
• Shui Daiyi — A senior Grass Ninja who rebukes Hino Raku for threatening Yang Ming and tells her to explain herself to the Grass Shadow. 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy Enrollment

Hino Raku receives Yang Ming as a new student and accommodates his reserved behavior during his first day in class. 16

Conflict with Yang Ming

After Yang Ming skips class and clashes with his classmates, Hino Raku demands an explanation. He responds that a chunin is not qualified to teach him, prompting her to permit a combat-based resolution. 29 30

Following Yang Ming's overwhelming defeat of Gui Wenda, Hino Raku realizes that his ability far exceeds her original assessment. She permits him to enter and leave the academy freely. 32 33

Academy Anniversary Celebration

As the official responsible for order during the celebration, Hino Raku orders Yang Ming to leave because he refuses to participate in the student displays. When he refuses, she requests the intervention of Hirokawa Shin's security squad and argues for Yang Ming's temporary expulsion. 41 42 43 44

Shui Daiyi intervenes before Yang Ming is removed, identifies him as an honored guest of the Grass Shadow, and orders Hino Raku to explain her actions directly to the Grass Shadow. 45

Aftermath

Hino Raku resumes her regular teaching duties, with Yang Ming retaining his nominal student status and his previously granted freedom to attend or leave the academy without restriction. 98