The first lesson

"Alright, next, let's test the properties of Chakra." As soon as Minato finished speaking, three blank pages magically appeared from his slender fingertips.

He gently handed the paper to the three boys in front of him, then patiently explained, "This is Chakra Paper. As the name suggests, it has a magical ability to detect the Chakra attribute of a ninja."

"Chakra nature is divided into five categories: fire, wind, lightning, water, and earth, each with its unique energy and characteristics, and they play a crucial role in ninja battles."

With curiosity in her eyes, Koki took the paper and examined it carefully. The paper was as pure as frost, smooth and flawless, and seemed to have nothing special about it.

Minato smiled at Koki's curious expression and said, "You have to infuse your own Chakra into it to discover its wonders."

Upon hearing this, Shisui immediately concentrated and slowly channeled his Chakra into the paper in his hand. A miraculous thing happened.

The paper in his hand immediately changed; a raging fire suddenly rose in one area, spreading like Kakkō as if to turn everything to ashes; another area split open neatly, like a sharp blade of wind, the cut as smooth as ice; and yet another area became wrinkled and undulating.

Minato, observing the changes in the paper in Shisui's hand, earnestly explained, "These represent three attributes: fire, wind, and lightning. Shisui possesses these three powerful attributes, which he can flexibly utilize in future battles to unleash his formidable strength depending on the situation."

Not to be outdone, Gekko Hayate channeled his Chakra into the paper. Soon, the paper in his hand reacted; one area became wet, as if soaked in water, while another area was split open, displaying the powerful cutting force of the wind.

"This is wind and water." Minato explained succinctly, then turned to Koki, who was full of doubt, and said gently, "Your turn. Give it a try!"

"Okay!" Koki took a deep breath and carefully poured her Chakra into it.

In an instant, the paper in Koki's hand underwent a remarkable change: flames leaped, cracks crisscrossed, wrinkles spread, moisture permeated, and finally, it shattered into pieces!

This scene stunned even Koki himself, his face filled with disbelief. He had never imagined that he would possess all attributes.

Minato was also surprised for a moment, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "Congratulations, Koki!"

"The five attributes are mutually restrictive: fire devours wind, wind sweeps away thunder, thunder cracks the earth, the earth contains water, and the water extinguishes fire."

"And you possess all attributes, which means that in battle, no one can easily counter you; you have limitless possibilities and immense potential."

"However, you must understand that possessing all attributes doesn't make you invincible. You need to train harder, master the characteristics and application methods of each attribute, in order to fully utilize your advantages."

"Okay!" Koki nodded seriously.

Actually, there's something Minato didn't mention: the number of attributes isn't the key to victory. The real winner lies in the skillful application and fusion of attributes.

With him by her side, Koki doesn't need to worry about such problems.

Minato stood before the three boys, and under their expectant gazes, he slowly began to speak, "Now, the next steps—"

He paused deliberately, whetting the appetites of the three, before continuing, "Next, let's take a class photo! Then, we'll have a get-together!"

Since it was the first lesson, Minato's main purpose was to get to know his three students. After some observation and conversation, he found that all three were already very strong.

He was already planning in his mind that he could start giving them some tasks tomorrow.

Recently, the village's ninjas have been dispatched to other villages to gather intelligence, resulting in a backlog of missions in the village, though most of them are low-level.

There was no other way; when he first graduated, he had to start with low-level tasks. Back then, he completed over a hundred D-level tasks himself!

Those arduous days, though tough, provided him with invaluable experience and laid a solid foundation for his future growth.

"Huh?!" Koki's disappointed voice rang out, his face filled with disappointment.

"I thought they were going to steal the bell!"

After graduating from the Ninja Academy, the new batch of ninja students embark on a severe test—only by overcoming the numerous obstacles set by the Jonin can they break through the thorns and brambles and join the ranks of Genin.

Otherwise, they may be sent back to school to start their training again.

Kakashi, for example, sent many graduating students back to the Ninja Academy to study for another year.

Of all the trials, the most famous is the bell-snatching battle. This tradition dates back to the era of the Third Hokage, and its original purpose was to teach newly graduated ninjas teamwork so that they could survive in the cruel ninja world.

When Koki watched the anime back then, this game left the deepest impression on her, and she was really looking forward to playing it today.

Minato touched his hair, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "Oh, you mean that bell game? Sorry, sorry, I didn't bring my bell today."

Minato hadn't expected Koki to be so eager to snatch the bell. He had intended to start his interactions with the students in a relaxed manner, but he had overlooked Koki's expectations.

"Alright then!" Seeing Minato's remorseful expression, Koki didn't say anything more.

Koki shrugged helplessly, thinking to herself, "He looks so cute, he really is such a natural airhead."

"Ding-dong!" The crisp sound of the doorbell rang out, as if it were the melody of a beautiful memory, and the door of the photo studio slowly opened.

Sunlight poured in like water as Minato Namikaze led the three boys slowly closer.

The boss looked at the group of energetic teenagers and asked with a smile, "Are these your new students?"

Minato nodded slightly, a warm smile on his face, "Exactly."

The boss's eyes revealed a touch of melancholy at the passage of time. "Time really flies."

In his memory, the scene of the blond youth leading two teenagers to take photos seemed like it was just yesterday. He never imagined that in the blink of an eye, he would already be leading a new class of students.

The boss's gaze swept over the three boys, and he thought to himself, "These three kids seem quite well-behaved; they probably won't repeat the same farce as last time."

The owner felt a headache coming on just thinking about how the silver-haired boy wearing a mask and the black-haired boy wearing goggles had argued for a whole hour here, even while taking photos.

The two boys seemed to be natural enemies, bickering the moment they met, creating a tense atmosphere in the entire photo studio and scaring away many of his customers.

As if sensing what the boss was thinking, Minato quickly said, "Please take our picture!"

The boss snapped out of his daze and quickly replied, "Okay!" He swiftly adjusted the camera, ready to capture the beautiful moment.

Minato stood in the middle, his hands pressing on Shisui and Hayate's heads, one on each side.

Shisui wore a faint smile, her eyes revealing composure and confidence. Hayate slightly raised his chin, while Koki stood between the two, her eyes clear as water and her smile blooming like a flower.

Their figures, captured in the camera lens, have become an eternal memory.

After the photos were taken, the group gathered around, looking at themselves in the pictures, and were all very satisfied.

Wow, this photo is really good!

"This will be a wonderful memory for us."