Public Enemy of Konoha's Genin

After a tour of Konoha, Yue and his three companions checked into the 'guesthouse' that Minato had arranged in advance, and agreed to meet at the Ninja Academy tomorrow.

To officially begin the 'academic' exchange.

These are not peaceful times, and Konoha's resources are limited, so they couldn't delay too long for a so-called 'study tour'.

Minato had also laid out the schedule for the following days. The first day would be spent attending classes at the Konoha Ninja Academy to experience the learning atmosphere and curriculum. The second day would involve a teacher exchange between the two villages, where each would lead students from the other for some training, and during certain events, they would also have these young students engage in some trial matches.

The third day would be spent completing village missions of the same level with their teachers.

This way, everyone would gain a preliminary understanding and familiarity.

Then, the main event arrived… the fourth and fifth days were rest days, but crucially, the sixth and seventh days would feature a two-day 'friendship competition'.

At that time, Konoha's Konoha 11 could freely choose to challenge one of the three trainees from Grass Village.

Similarly, Yue and the other two could also call out specific Konoha participants.

This competition was the real show!

"They don't seem that impressive… these people from Konoha."

"I don't see what's so great about them… but this village really has a lot of people."

"Isn't that Kakashi the son of Konoha White Fang?"

"Obito Uchiha… he's from the Uchiha clan. Right… I didn't see many Uchiha members on the streets."

"And that Hyuga clan member, their eyes are indeed very special."

In the room, Ryuga and Yoshitaka were still discussing Rin, Kurenai Yuhi, and the other girls, and sharing their opinions on their new friends in Konoha.

"Yue, what do you think?"

Ryuga looked towards Yue, who was standing by the window, gazing out at the street scene.

"They're all strong."

Yue replied with a few words.

"Really?"

Ryuga looked skeptical, "Including that goofy Obito Uchiha?"

"This is their village, and on their home turf, so they are in their everyday state… completely different from when they are fighting. I don't need to elaborate on this, do I?" Yue drew the curtains. Although Minato had already left, Yue was certain that their every move was still being observed by the people of Konoha.

"That makes sense, but I don't believe they are so much stronger than us just because they are from Konoha."

Yoshitaka chimed in.

"You'll know the day after tomorrow whether you believe it or not."

Yue, too lazy to explain, simply lay down on the bed.

Not to mention the background and upbringing of each clan, just the basic educational resources of Konoha alone put Grass Village far behind.

The reason Konoha's Konoha 11 appeared so innocent and possessed the 'happiness' befitting their age.

It was also because Konoha's environment was excellent and the village provided good protection… but that didn't mean their strength was lacking.

"You two… have you ever thought about becoming village elders?"

Abruptly, Yue asked.

Ryuga and Yoshitaka exchanged glances and both shook their heads.

Yue couldn't guarantee that every child in the Konoha Ninja Academy aimed to become Hokage, but at least most of them, from a young age, harbored the idea of becoming the 'mainstay' of the village.

Mindset, thoughts, and goals… determined one's execution ability and also influenced their growth ceiling.

For ninjas in smaller villages, their primary consideration was personal matters, which was not wrong, but it was influenced by reality.

However, the 'effect' of the two would ultimately manifest in the future.

The Jonin teachers did not share the same room with them.

Ryuga and Yoshitaka, unable to sit still, went out shopping together again. Yue did not go, choosing to rest early instead.

The next day, the three of them arrived at the Konoha Ninja Academy.

The sheer size of the Konoha Ninja Academy and its complete facilities once again broadened Ryuga and Yoshitaka's horizons.

The three entered a classroom, becoming 'new' students.

This class was clearly a hastily assembled one. The people they had seen yesterday were now sitting in the classroom, some of whom had clearly already graduated.

The substitute teacher was naturally Minato Namikaze.

The Jonin from Grass Village were temporarily assigned to other classes.

The content Minato lectured on clearly went beyond the students' level, mostly explaining issues related to chakra or ninjutsu.

Using simple and easy-to-understand language, he enlightened Ryuga and Yoshitaka, who were sitting below the podium. When they were in Grass Village, they often couldn't understand or comprehend the theories their teachers explained, but with Minato's guidance, they suddenly understood.

It wasn't that Minato's lecturing style or his approach to dissecting knowledge was particularly ingenious, but simply because his mastery in these areas was too high. He clearly knew where the problem points for these young ones were, and helped them 'sort things out' with pinpoint accuracy.

It wasn't just him… the teaching staff of the entire Konoha Ninja Academy was very strong, with seasoned teaching experience. Even if some of them didn't possess Minato's strength, guiding these youngsters was effortless.

Looking at Kakashi's and the others' expressions was enough to tell… Ryuga and Yoshitaka were suddenly enlightened and overjoyed.

The others in the classroom, however, remained calm.

Clearly, what Minato Namikaze was teaching was perfectly normal to them.

From time to time, Minato would ask questions for the students to answer.

Except for Obito Uchiha, who looked around blankly and stammered through his answers, almost all the other students could solve the problems with ease.

Even Might Guy, who 'specialized in Taijutsu'.

Guy's path was simply 'physical cultivation', just a choice, it didn't mean he was clueless in other areas.

On several occasions, Ryuga and Yoshitaka stood up, only to be left speechless… constantly winking at Yue beside them, begging for help.

They were already starting to embarrass Grass Village.

The three of them were the top students from Grass Village, but now in Konoha, apart from Yue, Ryuga and Yoshitaka seemed to have become 'dead last'.

Seeing the fine sweat on Ryuga's forehead, under everyone's gaze, Yue raised his hand, rescuing his companions, and with a few simple words, easily provided Minato with the answer he wanted.

"As expected of Yue, simple and direct, not a wasted word."

Minato applauded.

Some of the surrounding classmates were indifferent.

It was clearly a very simple question, why was 'Teacher Minato' praising him so much?

Then, as Minato continued to lecture on various subjects, Ryuga and Yoshitaka stood up more and more often. After all, it was an exchange visit, and Minato knew very well the level of these Konoha 11. The academic lectures today were mainly for the three children from Grass Village.

Therefore, Yue also kept raising his hand to answer.

Because he knew that Ryuga and Yoshitaka definitely wouldn't be able to answer.

In terms of academics and theory, he had always been studying them, and when he was in the Akatsuki Organization, the amount of knowledge and insights he had gained was quite substantial.

Minato wasn't intentionally trying to embarrass Ryuga and the other boy, he was genuinely teaching. He just hoped that Ryuga and Yoshitaka would remember and deepen their impression of the knowledge points he was explaining.

As time passed, a strange scene unfolded in the classroom. Teacher Minato seemed to be asking questions to Ryuga and Yoshitaka, but the one who answered every time was Yue.

Gradually, all the students began to look at Yue with a different expression.

Because Yue had already displayed a hint of 'erudition', he could solve every question Minato posed… even extending upon them.

During this time, there were some questions that even the other Konoha 11 couldn't answer, but Yue could still answer fluently.

This gradually made others begin to understand why Minato Namikaze had always praised Yue so highly and treated him specially.

Later on, the difficulty of the questions posed by Minato Namikaze began to climb significantly, beyond what Genin could comprehend… exceeding the knowledge base of all the students. In the entire room, only two people could still answer Minato's questions.

One was Kakashi.

And one was Yue.

Minato continued to applaud tirelessly.

He was creating an atmosphere… and Yue clearly sensed this atmosphere.

The way the Konoha 11 looked at him, due to Ryuga and Yoshitaka's performance, shifted from disdain and surprise, to seriousness, and then… to hostility.

At least on an academic level, Yue had demonstrated a level far exceeding theirs… bringing great honor to Grass Village.

They hadn't lost face.

Kakashi also saw through Minato's intentions. He originally didn't want to get involved in such troublesome matters, but he couldn't help it. This was Konoha… and he was from Konoha. He couldn't let someone from another village show off 'in their territory'. Although he didn't have a competitive spirit… at least, when it came to defending the village's honor, he would stand up.

Minato's smile remained warm and gentle, but Yue's gaze grew deeper.

As expected, no one who becomes a Kage is a simple person.

Minato was deliberately creating friction between the youths of the two villages!

To make them bring out their true abilities in the upcoming competition, laying the groundwork.

And it was an open scheme, impossible to foil.

It was all for the glory of the village.

Although Yue didn't like Grass Village, he was from Grass Village, and that was a fact.

Moreover, he had come this time precisely for the competition.

Naturally, there was no need to pretend or hide.

"..."

There was a moment of silence in the room. Kakashi, who had been standing for a full half-minute, finally closed his eyes and sighed softly, "Sorry, I can't answer that."

He then sat down.

Minato's question this time was very difficult even for him, a Chunin.

Everyone's gaze instinctively shifted to Yue.

"..."

Yue frowned slightly, contemplating Minato's example of combat scenarios, enemy types, and the control and transformation of special Ninjutsu. Without much hesitation, he opened his mouth.

He gave his answer.

The words fell, and the room fell silent.

Minato's smile faltered slightly.

His sky-blue pupils fixed on Yue.

Yue's answer made him realize something.

He had underestimated the young man from Grass Village!

After all, they had only fought side-by-side for a very brief time at the border of the Land of Grass.

What he had seen and observed might only be a part of what Yue was willing to show.

Clap, clap, clap.

Suddenly, Minato smiled again, clapping his hands. "Although your answer differs slightly from what I had in mind, Yue, it is also correct, and perfectly done."

"Everyone, let's applaud Yue!"

Minato said cheerfully.

Seeing this, all the students began to clap, their scattered applause merging into a unified sound.

But each of them looked at Yue with different expressions.

The previous ease and familiarity were gone, replaced by hostility, admiration, and respect.

However, the Konoha 11 had reached a consensus.

Yue… had become a 'public enemy' in a sense!

In any case, Minato's objective had been achieved.

"Since I'm here to help and… consider it a bit of fun, then…"

Yue sensed the unusual atmosphere pervading the classroom. A thought crossed his mind, and the corner of his lips curled up.

He suddenly stood up before the applause had even ended.

He had been sitting when he answered the question.

"There's no need for this kind of procedural formality. The real main event is the competition in a few days."

Yue spoke.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the others instinctively quieted down.

"I won't be participating in the subsequent activities for the next few days… you all do as you please."

After speaking, he didn't call out to Ryuga and Yoshitaka. He left his seat alone and walked towards the door.

Minato Namikaze's smile remained unchanged, and he didn't stop him.

Clearly, the Konoha 11 were all surprised and angered by Yue's attitude and rudeness.

"You guys…"

As he neared the door, Yue suddenly turned around, looking at each face in the classroom.

"You don't interest me at all."

Mockery, naked mockery.

With that, before the Konoha ninjas could react, Yue let out a cold laugh and turned away.

"…"

Silence, a deathly silence.

It lasted for a full seven or eight seconds before the Konoha 11 finally reacted, their faces flushed with anger as they yelled.

Some even wanted to rush out immediately to settle the score with Yue, but Minato held them back.

"Idiots!"

The only one present who could see through the charade and remained calm was Kakashi, who was resting his chin on his hand.

He quietly cursed Obito, whose face was red with anger.

He realized that this Fuma Yue was cooperating with Minato to put on a show.

Minato-sensei intended to stimulate their competitive spirit, and Yue had noticed this, so he deliberately fanned the flames and created this scene.

It wasn't genuine arrogance.

Even so, Kakashi felt a little annoyed himself.

Because… even if it was an act, the way Yue looked at them just now was indeed quite arrogant.

"Let go of me! I'm going to teach that kid a lesson and show him what real strength is!"

"My father said this is youth! I feel the passion surging!"

"Hmph, what's a country bumpkin from Grass Village so smug about?"

"Don't let me run into him in the village!"

"Alright, alright, everyone calm down… I believe Yue didn't mean it that way." Minato feigned ignorance, smiling as he soothed the ferocious brats in front of him.

He had helped Yue before… and this time, Yue had returned the favor.

Minato found it very satisfying.