Tsubasa stood in the corridor of the Kage Academy, watching the students in the three classes studying diligently. A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he thought, "These Konoha geniuses are all working very hard. I believe they will definitely become the pride of Konoha."
Tsubasa entered the classroom of Class One and saw Suzukaze Tatsumi explaining the knowledge of Ninjutsu. He nodded slightly in approval. When the students saw Tsubasa enter, they all stood up and bowed to him.
" Lord Hokage!" the students called out in unison.
Tsubasa smiled slightly, "You all continue your studies, don't let me distract you."
The students listened and continued their studies diligently. Tsubasa walked out of the classroom and went to Class Two. He saw Chen Shenji instructing the students in Taijutsu and nodded slightly in approval. When the students saw Tsubasa enter, they all stood up and bowed to him.
" Lord Hokage!" the students called out in unison.
Tsubasa smiled slightly, "You guys keep practicing."
The students listened and continued practicing diligently. Tsubasa walked out of the classroom and went to Class 3. He saw Reiko Kurama explaining the basics of Genjutsu, and he nodded slightly in approval. When the students saw Tsubasa enter, they all stood up and bowed to him.
" Lord Hokage!" the students called out in unison.
Tsubasa smiled slightly, "Continue learning and work hard."
The students listened and continued studying diligently. Tsubasa walked out of the classroom and stood in the corridor, watching the students from all three classes studying earnestly. He thought to himself, "These children are working very hard. I believe they will definitely become the Mirai pillars of Konoha and the pride of the Konoha."
The next day, in the auditorium of the Kage Academy, Tsubasa, as the principal, addressed all the teachers and students on the stage. "Students of the Kage Academy! Today we gather here, and this is not an ordinary opening ceremony; this is a major event in our ninja careers! I am your teacher, Tsubasa. Today, I will tell you why we should practice Ninjutsu and what 'loving the village and striving' means!"
We were born in Konoha; this is our home, our roots. Why should we love the village? Because Konoha gave us everything—the opportunity to grow, the dream of becoming ninjas. The village is like our support; no matter what difficulties we encounter, the village will stand by us. Therefore, we must be grateful and give back. How do we give back? By making the village a better place, and that requires the hard work of all the villagers!
Striving isn't just talk; it requires action! Every mission, every training session, every challenge is an opportunity for us to fight. We must give it our all for the village and for ourselves! Remember, the path of a ninja is never smooth sailing; there will always be thorns and difficulties along the way. But as long as we grit our teeth and persevere, we will surely succeed.
The strong will always be strong, and the weak will always be weak. Only with great talent, good resources, and strong perseverance can one become the strongest. And you are the most outstanding individuals chosen by Konoha, and you will be the leaders who guide Konoha to even greater heights.
Let me tell you, the world of ninjas is a world where the strong rule. If you all want to become top-tier ninjas, you have to put in far more effort than ordinary people. Don't be fooled by the glamorous lives of those powerful ninjas; the sweat and toil they shed behind the scenes is beyond your imagination.
Take me for example. I train all year round and only return to the village a few times a year. Many people ask me, "You're already invincible, why do you still train so hard?" I tell them, "The strong never compare themselves to others; they simply strive to surpass themselves." So, students, don't envy others. True strength lies in constantly striving to surpass yourself!
Now, I have some great news to share! After three rounds of entrance exams, the top ten students from the Kage Academy have emerged as the elites! This is the pride of our village! Today, I'm here to present awards to these ten students. They have not only won honor, but also the qualification to cultivate in the alternate dimension for ten days!
This isn't an ordinary opportunity; it's a special reward from our village. Hatake Sakumo, Hyuga Reon Nara Shikanei Kurama Satsuki Asuka Iwata, Kyogoku Rikiō, Uzuki Nozomi, Uzuki Nozomi, Uchiha Bi, Might Duy —Gekko Kenshichi you guys better cherish this opportunity!
After the meeting, the students began discussing what the other world was like and why entering it offered such a great reward. The ten top-ranked students, having brought ample supplies, followed Tsubasa to the research building. Tsubasa began explaining the wonders of the other dimension, "This other dimension is a magical place. Time passes very slowly inside. One day in the Shinobi World world is equivalent to one year in the other dimension. But don't worry about getting old; you'll look exactly the same when you enter and when you come out."
You're going in primarily to hone your skills and learn knowledge. Ten years is all you'll have. Don't even think about slacking off or refining Chakra. You'll come out the same way you went in; you can't bring anything out, not even the Chakra you've cultivated. You can only take your memories and your understanding of the ninja way. The animals inside are very rare and currently protected. Don't kill indiscriminately; learn to respect life.
"Alright, let's stop dawdling! Get all the study materials and necessities you'll need for the Mirai ten years ready, and come with me to the research building! We'll take the rune elevator down to the underground alternate dimension, and I'll explain everything to you in detail there!" Teacher Tsubasa waved his hand, and the students immediately started chattering like sparrows in a pot.
Without a word, Hatake Sakumo took off running towards the dormitory, his military boots thumping on the floor. As he ran, he mentally made a list: compressed rations, a portable tent, a first-aid kit... This decisive and efficient nature was an invincible weapon in missions, but sometimes it was easy for people to overlook the hint of unease that flashed in his eyes.
"Another dimension? That sounds terrifying!" Hyuga Reon tugged at the end of her hair, her Byakugan unconsciously gleaming. "What if we go in and never come out?" Her words were like a pebble thrown into a pond, and the students who were packing their things instantly huddled together.
Kurama Satsuki lowered her voice mysteriously. "My grandma said that our Kurama Clan's Genjutsu can create small worlds, but they can only last for half an incense stick's time at most. This official alternate dimension... could it be that it traps people in Genjutsu for ten years?" Before she finished speaking, Asuka Iwata exaggeratedly shuddered. "Wouldn't they go crazy if they came out? I'd rather be chased by summoned beasts!"
"What do you know!" Nara Shikanei tapped his palm with his folding fan, his narrowed eyes suddenly lighting up. "The setting that one day in the Shinobi World is equivalent to one year inside is clearly a cheat code that accelerates training! Think about it, what others can learn in one move, we can hone for ten years!" His analysis made everyone's eyes light up, Gekko Kenshichi even drew his wooden sword to demonstrate. "Then wouldn't my Iaijutsu be able to reach a state of perfection?"
"But I can't draw out Chakra..." Uchiha Bi his Forehead Protector, a look of doubt swirling in his eyes. "What's the use of just memorizing techniques?" This made the atmosphere even heavier, but Might Duy suddenly grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth. "What's there to be afraid of! Taijutsu relies on muscle memory! I'll just use this opportunity to further refine my Eight Gates Released Formation!" His exaggerated gesture made Uzuki Nozomi cover her mouth and laugh, instantly easing the tense atmosphere.
In the crowd, Kyogoku Rikiō- Oh silently stuffed a 20-pound bag of dry rations into his backpack, muttering, "Whatever the dimension, I'll just train!" This resonated with the others, and the chattering discussions mingled with the rustling sounds of packing. Curiosity, anticipation, and trepidation—a multitude of emotions bubbled like boiling soup. No one knew what kind of mark this upcoming journey into another dimension would leave on their ninja path.