A few days later, based on the results of the first monthly exam, everyone's classes were reassigned. Unsurprisingly, the first class consisted of the characters with names and surnames from the original work.
Of course, there are also some NPCs, but since they've come here, it means they're not too bad either.
Yuzuru also taught them under the identity of Lan.
Although on the surface he is the guardian of the Sea Region Academy and a powerful figure of unknown strength, the classes he teaches are not practical combat classes.
"Alright, students, today I'm going to teach you how to view the Shinobi World correctly."
Yuzuru tapped the blackboard and looked at the students below.
"You are all children from different ninja villages, and it's probably the first time in history that you've all been able to sit here quietly, exchanging ideas and learning from each other."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.
Such a thing has never happened before in the Shinobi World. After all, when ninjas from different villages meet, it's either a life-or-death feud or they secretly sabotage each other. Even in peacetime, they are never allowed to have an easy time.
This peaceful scene is truly a first in history.
"Alright, my class today is actually more of a thinking class, or rather, a chat with you all."
"But now, I'd like you all to close your eyes, put aside your identities, forget which ninja village you come from, and treat yourselves as ordinary people with no identity or background. Once you're ready, open your eyes, and we'll begin our formal conversation."
Upon hearing this, everyone closed their eyes.
Yuzuru turned around and wrote a line on the blackboard, waiting for them to open their eyes.
Slowly, the children opened their eyes one after another.
"It seems everyone is ready. Now, here's my first question on the blackboard. Start thinking about it, and then boldly share your thoughts."
Everyone looked at the blackboard, which read:
What is a ninja?
This question completely baffled everyone.
Only Hinata, Naruto, and Sasuke didn't take it seriously. After all, they had never been in contact with ninjas, and their upbringing taught them just how disgusting and dirty the ninja profession was—a completely morbid and distorted product of society.
After a while, Ajisai was the first to raise her hand.
" Ajisai, right? Go ahead and say it."
"Teacher Lan, a ninja is someone with great strength."
Ajisai stood up and immediately spoke.
"Yes, that's an answer."
Yuzuru turned around and wrote the word "powerful".
Soon, other people began to speak.
However, it all boils down to being strong, capable, able to bring honor to the family, and able to achieve victory for the village.
Yuzuru didn't say anything, but wrote down words like "honor," "victory," and "strength."
" Shikamaru, what's your answer?"
Yuzuru looked at Shikamaru and asked with a smile.
"Me? A ninja? Hmm, that's probably something that will get me into trouble."
Shikamaru scratched his head and said.
Upon hearing this, Yuzuru smiled and wrote down the word "trouble".
A response very characteristic of Shikamaru.
"Alright, so, Hinata, Naruto, Sasuke, what's your answer? What is a ninja like?"
Hinata stood up and said, "Disgusting!"
Sasuke: "Disgusting!"
Naruto: "Despicable!"
The three of them gave the children the most unacceptable answer in the shortest possible words.
Unsurprisingly, the three were criticized by the others.
"What do you know? Becoming a powerful ninja is our dream!"
"Really? Then your dream is truly lowly."
Sasuke his arms, leaned back in his chair, and said dismissively.
"I don't usually laugh at other people's dreams, except for ninjas."
Naruto nodded.
As for Hinata, she glared at them coldly, "Filthy things."
Seeing that the conflict in the class was escalating, Yuzuru gently scratched and tapped the blackboard.
"Calm down, everyone. As I said, this class has no status or background; it's simply an opportunity for reflection—independent thinking."
"Everyone has their own opinion. You may think their ideas are wrong, but you need to provide evidence."
"Now, let's take a good look at what a ninja really is."
Yuzuru pointed to two completely different lines of evaluation about ninjas on the blackboard.
Above are various praises from others, while below are merciless denigrations.
Do you want to know my answer?
Yuzuru looked at these children, and many of them wished she would agree with their answers.
"Yes, we'd like to know what a powerful ninja like you, Teacher Lan, is thinking."
Kurotsuchi stood up and said.
"First of all, Kurotsuchi, you've got one thing wrong. I'm not a ninja. Even though I possess power greater than that of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, I'm still not a ninja, and I've never even considered becoming one."
Yuzuru shattered her illusions.
As for my answer...,
Yuzuru circled Hinata and the other two's answers and put a checkmark on them.
"That's it!"
"Why?"
Upon seeing this, Kurotsuchi immediately asked.
"As I just said, let's set aside identity and background."
"Now, you are just ordinary people living in your respective countries. From an ordinary person's perspective, what have ninjas brought to the ordinary people living in those countries?"
"Is it the honor you speak of, or the so-called victory?"
"Or perhaps, endless suffering and slaughter."
"Ninjas can protect them from harm by ninjas from enemy countries."
Kurotsuchi immediately spoke.
"Did they really get protected?"
"Certainly!"
"Alright, now, you are an ordinary villager. Today, your village has been robbed by bandits, and every household has had their money and food stolen. What should you do now?"
"Of course, we should go to the ninja village and issue a mission to have the ninjas deal with these bandits."
"Posting quests... So here's the question: can ninja villages post quests for free?"
"Of course not, every task requires payment."
"Where did the villagers who were looted get their money?"
"This,,,"
Kurotsuchi was stunned.
"Put yourself in the shoes of those villagers. What would you do? They have no money, no food, and will starve to death in a few days. What would you do?"
"I... I don't know."
Kurotsuchi was confused, and not only him, but the other students were also bewildered.
In this situation, it seems like all we can do is wait to die.
"Regardless of how they survive, do you think they'll still have the money to post missions after they've survived?"
"You ninjas take their mission rewards for granted, but do you even know where those rewards come from?"
Hearing these words, the children who dreamed of becoming ninjas were completely stunned; they had never thought of so much before.
"You can find the answer yourself."
Yuzuru said with a smile.
Okay, let's look at today's second question:
The relationship between daimyo, ninja villages, and nations.
You probably all know the answer to this question.
Yuzuru said with a smile.
"That's simple. The daimyo is the master of the country, and the ninja villages and the daimyo have a cooperative relationship. One is responsible for providing money, and the other is responsible for protecting the country."
Soon, someone stood up and answered.