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But the reason he insisted on giving some pointers was to feel involved, so that he could be sure he would complete his task.
The school bell rang.
Kitazawa arrived at the playground and looked at the students in Class 1A. A question came to his mind.
Could we let them attend classes with the second-grade class A?
If possible, he could save a class period.
Kitazawa thought about it carefully and found that there really was no problem.
The reason is that the school's ninjutsu class only teaches the Three Body Techniques.
Although the two classes are at different paces, Kitazawa can adopt a method of teaching in batches.
"Today's lesson will still focus on Konoha Fluid Techniques."
Kitazawa plans to have them take practical lessons together after the monthly exams this month.
It's Wednesday now.
Kitazawa has already compiled the theoretical exam papers for the June monthly exams of each grade.
Meanwhile, he scheduled the monthly exam for Thursday.
The theory exam is on Thursday, the practical exam is on Friday, and Saturday and Sunday are holidays.
"I really have a conscience."
Kitazawa couldn't help but sigh.
He could have easily scheduled the two-day monthly exam for Saturday and Sunday, which would have avoided interfering with his class time.
But the students are having a tough time; weekends have turned into exams, and they have to attend classes for two weeks straight.
Kitazawa hated weekend classes and work the most in his past life.
A knock came at the door.
"Come in."
Kitazawa looked up at the gate.
"Senior Kitazawa."
Iruka Umino pushed open the door and came in.
"Iruka, there's something I need you to do."
Kitazawa looked at him and spoke.
Iruka Umino looked more haggard than before and appeared listless.
The reason, of course, is the death of Mizuki.
Since Shui Mu had no parents, the responsibility of organizing his funeral fell to his girlfriend, Chun.
Iruka Umino is a very kind person, and since Mizuki was his former friend, he offered to help.
He was teaching classes while also preparing for the funeral, which is why he appeared so exhausted.
Kitazawa suddenly remembered a question.
In the original work, there is no mention of Iruka Umino having a girlfriend or wife, so he is most likely still single.
Chun had just lost her boyfriend and was in a vulnerable state.
Kitazawa put away his chaotic thoughts.
He never interferes in other people's feelings.
Kurenai Yuhi wasn't Asuma Sarutobi's girlfriend yet, so it wasn't considered interference.
"This is the schedule for this month's monthly exams."
Kitazawa handed him a notification slip and said, "Please go to the offices of each grade and notify them."
"Yes, Kitazawa-senpai."
Without hesitation, Umino Iruka agreed.
"Iruka."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "Take care and get some rest."
"Thank you for your concern, Kitazawa-senpai."
Umino Iruka felt a warmth in his heart and said.
Although Kitazawa killed Mizuki, it was Mizuki who was in the wrong first.
Therefore, Iruka Umino had no complaints about Kitazawa.
Kitazawa picked up the exam paper and headed to the office of Vice Principal Sarutobi Hisao.
Now that the exam papers are completed, the second step is printing.
In addition, the theory exam is tomorrow, so time is tight.
However, Kitazawa doesn't need to worry about what happens next; that's Sarutobi Hisao's job.
Current mission: Help Nara Shikamaru establish the foundation for learning ninja clan secret techniques.
Quest Reward: Shadow Imitation Technique.
The host has completed the task; the reward has been issued.
Kitazawa, who had just come out of the vice principal's office, stopped in his tracks.
Has Nara Shikamaru finished his water-treading training?
Indeed, pressure is a motivator.
Because of Kitazawa's ninjutsu harassment, coupled with occasional real combat training, Nara Shikamaru pushed himself to his limits.
A flood of information rushed into my mind.
Like the Shadow Imitation Technique, the Mind Transfer Technique is an application of Yin Escape.
Kitazawa suppressed his desire to try it and went to the school's artificial lake.
Nara Shikamaru is still practicing treading water.
"Shikamaru."
Kitazawa dispelled his shadow clones and shouted.
"Kita... Kitazawa-sensei."
Nara Shikamaru, catching his breath, asked, "Is something the matter?"
"Your treading water training ends here."
Kitazawa got straight to the point.
"Is it ending so early today?"
Nara Shikamaru was taken aback.
Normally he should train for a whole morning, but now it's only been an hour.
"Not today, but you will never have to do water treading training again."
Kitazawa corrected him.
"what?"
Nara Shikamaru's eyes widened in disbelief, and he asked again, "Are you telling the truth?"
Why would I lie to you?
Kitazawa explained, "With your current chakra control, water-walking training won't improve you much."
"Great!"
Upon confirming Nara Shikamaru's identity, he was overjoyed.
He had only chuckled twice when his expression suddenly changed drastically, and he fell directly into the lake.
Overjoyed, he forgot to control the chakra in his feet.
"Help... glug... help me... glug!"
Nara Shikamaru instinctively began to struggle in the water.
Kitazawa couldn't help but laugh.
He shook his head, leaped up, and, stepping on the lake surface, pulled him out.
Nara Shikamaru used Splash Jump, like Magikarp, to be pulled out by Kitazawa.
As soon as he landed, he opened his mouth and spat out water.
Kitazawa glanced at it and thought to himself, "The secret passage is incredibly effective."
"Thank you... thank you, Kitazawa-sensei."
After a while, Nara Shikamaru got up, soaking wet.
"Do you need me to use Fire Release to dry you out?"
Kitazawa asked.
"No! No need!"
Nara Shikamaru quickly refused, saying, "My home isn't far from school. I can just go back, take a shower, and change my clothes."
"Then you should go back now, so you don't catch a cold."
Kitazawa couldn't help but smile, and didn't press him any further.
"Ok."
Nara Shikamaru breathed a sigh of relief, took a few steps, then suddenly turned around and asked, "Kitazawa-sensei, do I have any more training later?"
"I only agreed to be your father's tutor for one month."
Kitazawa shook his head and said.
Is that so?
For some reason, Nara Shikamaru felt a sense of loss.
Do you think I like this kind of training? Impossible, absolutely impossible!
"Teacher Kitazawa, I'm leaving now. Goodbye!"
Nara Shikamaru snapped out of his daze and immediately ran away.
A few minutes later, he returned home, took a change of clothes, and went straight to the bathroom.
After a relaxing bath, Nara Shikamaru felt like he had come back to life.
He changed his clothes, lay down on the sofa, and stared blankly at the familiar ceiling.
A few minutes later, he felt uneasy all over.
Nara Shikamaru hesitated for a few seconds before sitting up.
He looked up and gazed out the window; an unidentified bird had landed on the windowsill.
Nara Shikamaru forms hand seals.
Shadow Imitation!
His shadow seemed to come alive and began to spread, along the floor to the window.
Under Nara Shikamaru's control, the shadow climbed up the wall and then grabbed the bird's shadow.
The bird immediately let out a terrified cry, but it was already unable to move.
"Did I actually succeed?"
Nara Shikamaru looked surprised.
With a thought, he severed the shadow, and the bird fled at the speed of light.
Nara Shikamaru couldn't help but catch his breath a few times.
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