After lunch, Kitazawa and Sakura arrived at Konoha Hospital.
He was lucky today. Soon after arriving at the office, he received a notification from Yakushi Nono that an Anbu Ninja was severely injured and required emergency surgery.
After three hours of surgery, Kitazawa completed another high-difficulty operation.
However, he was still far from completing the mission, as he still needed seven more high-difficulty surgeries.
After the last practical combat class, Kitazawa returned to Kurenai's home.
He had already learned three of his four Wind Release Ninjutsu, with only the last and most difficult one remaining: Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves
It was an enhanced version of Wind Release: Vacuum Wave, capable of expelling a large number of linear wind blades at once.
In short, it was a very powerful area-of-effect Wind Release Ninjutsu.
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The next day, Tuesday.
Kitazawa arrived at the first-year teachers' large office early in the morning.
"Kitazawa-senpai." Iruka immediately greeted him.
"Help me send out a notice, asking all students who have joined the student council from each class to meet in the conference room at 12:40 PM," Kitazawa spoke directly.
"Alright." Iruka was already accustomed to errand-running tasks, so he wasn't surprised.
Running errands for Kitazawa was not a chore. Many teachers envied him. Because it meant he had become Kitazawa's confidant.
Given Kitazawa's strength and the importance placed on him by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Tsunade, another promotion was almost inevitable.
At that time, if he simply helped Iruka, the latter could save several years of effort.
The morning was still routine training.
Time quickly came to noon.
"Sasuke, this conference room is so big!" Naruto looked around, appearing very excited.
"..." Uchiha Sasuke had a straight face and couldn't be bothered with him.
"Naruto!" Just then, Rock Lee's voice approached from a distance.
Sasuke subtly took two steps back.
"Lee!" Naruto ran forward with a smile on his face.
The two strange figures in green jumpsuits embraced, making odd noises. The other students looked at each other, not understanding what they were doing.
Sasuke and Hyuga Neji exchanged glances, both feeling a sense of shared misery.
"Let's go." Neji turned and walked into the conference room.
Sasuke followed closely.
The conference room had been set up in advance, with nameplates on the tables. In addition to the nameplates, there was also an introduction to the student council.
After Sasuke sat down, he began to read the introduction to the student council. It was much more detailed than what Kitazawa had previously said.
Sasuke looked thoughtful. The power of this student council president seemed immense. Theoretically, he could manage all the students in the school.
Sasuke was very moved by what he read, and he secretly resolved to become the president.
In contrast, Neji felt indifferent. In his opinion, being the student council president was simply too much of a time-waster.
Given that time, he would rather learn Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.
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Time reached 12:40 PM.
Kitazawa walked into the conference room on time.
All members of the trial student council had arrived. Although they were all outstanding students from their respective classes, only a handful had famous names in the original work.
Besides Sasuke, Naruto, Neji, and Rock Lee, there was only one other: Inuzuka Hana.
She was Inuzuka Kiba's older sister and was currently in the fifth grade.
"Have you all read the materials on the table?" Kitazawa asked after sitting down.
"Yes!" Everyone answered in unison.
"Our student council was approved by Hokage-sama for establishment." Kitazawa said with a slight smile, "If you all do well, you might even be summoned by Hokage-sama then."
Before doing anything, paint a picture.
And the students of the Ninja Academy worshipped the Hokage the most. Nine out of ten dreamed of becoming Hokage.
After Kitazawa finished speaking, everyone appeared very excited.
"The current student council is only a trial; to be officially established, it must achieve certain results."
Kitazawa raised his hand to quiet their discussions and asked, "Regarding our student council's first activity, what are your ideas?"
"Kitazawa-sensei!" Naruto immediately raised his hand and said.
"Go ahead." Kitazawa's mouth twitched when he saw this.
"I think our student council should have a unified and youthful uniform!" Naruto said, puffing out his chest, "This green jumpsuit I'm wearing perfectly fits the requirements!"
"I agree with Naruto!" Rock Lee gave a thumbs-up and said, "This is youth!"
"I refuse!" Sasuke said coldly. The evil youth virus must not spread in the Student Council.
"I refuse too!" With Uchiha Sasuke leading the way, Inuzuka Hana and others also echoed their refusal.
"Huh? Why?" Naruto scratched his head, not understanding why they were so resistant.
"It's too ugly!" Inuzuka Hana replied. Just thinking about wearing that green jumpsuit gave her goosebumps all over.
"A uniform can be considered, but the specific design needs further discussion." Kitazawa cleared his throat and concluded, "It will be decided by your vote then."
"Kitazawa-sensei is wise!" Inuzuka Hana said, exhaling a sigh of relief.
"Is that so?" Rock Lee felt a bit disappointed.
"Lee, we haven't lost yet!" Naruto gave a thumbs-up and said.
"That's right!" Rock Lee's spirits lifted, and he said confidently, "Betting on youth, we will definitely win the vote!"
"These two are hopeless." This thought simultaneously popped into the minds of many students.
"Alright, let's get back to business." Kitazawa didn't let them discuss further and said directly, "Our student council's first activity is to establish a club."
"What's a club?" Naruto always asked when he didn't understand.
"You can think of it as an interest club; anyone with the same interest can join that club." Kitazawa smiled and said.
"That's great!" Naruto's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Can I establish a Youth Club?"
"You can, but it requires certain conditions." Kitazawa gave an example, saying, "For instance, a club needs at least ten members to be established."
"Ten, huh?" Naruto's excitement slightly diminished, feeling the difficulty.
Besides him and Rock Lee, he couldn't temporarily find a third student interested in youth. Naruto subconsciously looked at Sasuke.
"I'm not joining." Sasuke's heart jolted, and he quickly said. He wouldn't wear that ugly green jumpsuit again, even if it killed him.
"Clubs are quite new to everyone." Kitazawa said unhurriedly, "As student council members, you must set an example and show everyone how to run a club."
"Kitazawa-sensei, then what club should we establish?" Inuzuka Hana asked after understanding.
"The Will of Fire Club." Kitazawa said with a smile, "Any student who wants to be Hokage can join."
"I want to join!" Naruto immediately raised his hand when he heard this.
Embodying the path of youth and becoming Hokage were both his dreams. Since the Youth Club couldn't be established, the Will of Fire Club would have the same effect.
"Me too!" Over two-thirds of the students raised their hands.
"Very good, everyone is very enthusiastic." Kitazawa was not surprised at all and said, "Next, I will explain the structure of the Will of Fire Club."
He planned to set up four departments under the Will of Fire Club, based on the standards of clubs in his previous life.
President, Activities Department, Publicity Department, and External Relations Department.
"Next, we'll hold a vote to decide the president."
Kitazawa placed a small wooden ballot box on the table and continued: "Step forward one by one and write down the name of the candidate you choose. Whoever receives the most votes… will be the president of this club."
After he finished speaking, he took out paper and pens.
The students came up one by one in order.
Kitazawa had actually already guessed who they would choose.
It wasn't Naruto, but Uchiha Sasuke. Although Naruto was very active, he stood on their opposite side after he proposed the green jumpsuit as the uniform.
Sasuke, being handsome and strong, had considerable fame in the Ninja Academy.
Hyuga Neji was actually not bad either, but he didn't speak when the green jumpsuit as a uniform was first opposed.
Kitazawa smiled. In a sense, it was quite interesting.
The relationship between the Uchiha Clan and the Konoha Village's high-ranking officials was not very good at the moment.
Especially the clear conflict with Danzo.
Now that Sasuke had become the president of the Will of Fire Club, how would the Uchiha Clan react? What would Sarutobi Hiruzen think?
"Based on the vote count, Uchiha Sasuke will serve as the president of the Will of Fire Club," Kitazawa said after tallying the votes.
"Huh? I didn't beat Sasuke?" Naruto was only disappointed for a few seconds before quickly saying, "Congratulations, Sasuke!"
"Thank you." Sasuke was stunned for a moment before replying.
To be honest, the position of President of the Will of Fire Club meant nothing to him. His dream wasn't to become Hokage; he only wanted to catch up to his brother, Uchiha Itachi.
However, for Kitazawa's sake, he couldn't refuse.
"Inuzuka Hana, you're in charge of the Activities Department." Kitazawa said directly, "The main task of the Activities Department is to regularly hold events to strengthen the connection between members."
"Understood, Teacher Kitazawa!" Inuzuka Hana quickly responded.
Naruto looked at Kitazawa with anticipation, almost asking, "What about me? What about me?"
"Naruto, you're in charge of the External Relations Department." Kitazawa smiled and said, "The main task of the External Relations Department is to solicit sponsorships, which means obtaining activity funds."
"Then who should I ask for sponsorships?" Naruto was a bit confused.
"Anyone can be asked." Kitazawa gave an example, "For instance, teachers at the Ninja Academy, Ninjas in the Konoha Village, or shop owners."
"I see!" Naruto cheered, "I'll go find Uncle Teuchi!"
"My family can also contribute money." Sasuke thought for a moment and said. He was now the President and should do his part.
"Oh, right, Uchiha is the largest Ninja Clan."
"And Sasuke is the second young master of the Uchiha Clan; he'll definitely be able to secure a lot of sponsorships."
"The President is truly reassuring!"
The students immediately began discussing amongst themselves.
Sasuke's lips curved slightly upon hearing this, thinking that this President position wasn't bad after all.
"We are the Will of Fire Club; we can also ask Hokage-sama for sponsorship." Kitazawa reminded him.
"Teacher Kitazawa is right!"
"Naruto, I want to join the External Relations Department and go see Hokage-sama together!"
"Me too!"
The students immediately switched sides.
Sasuke, who had been overlooked, was speechless for a moment.
"Okay, everyone can join!" This was the first time Naruto experienced what it felt like to be popular.
"The Will of Fire Club has three departments in total. You should each find the person in charge and join."
Kitazawa stood up and said, "You have two tasks this week: first, recruit members, and second, secure sponsorships."
"Yes, Teacher Kitazawa!" Everyone replied in unison.
"Next Monday, at the same time, we will hold a meeting here." Before Kitazawa left, he said, "I will check your results then."
After he left, the meeting room immediately became lively.
After some discussion and allocation, many people joined all three departments of the Will of Fire Club.
"We'll split into two groups." Sasuke arranged, "Naruto, you go see Hokage-sama, and I'll go home."
"Everyone, follow me!" Naruto waved his hand excitedly, saying, "Target: Hokage Building!"
"Yes!" Everyone was very excited to see the Hokage soon.
Sasuke felt a subtle sensation. Anyone unaware would think you were going to attack the Hokage Building.
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Hokage Office.
After lunch, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was taking a nap, was awakened by a knock on the door.
"Hokage-sama." Haru walked in, suppressing the strangeness in his heart, and said, "Uzumaki Naruto has brought twenty-seven students from the Ninja Academy and requests to see you."
"Hmm?" Hiruzen Sarutobi sat up, looking puzzled.
What was going on? Had something shady happened at the Ninja Academy, forcing the students to complain to him?
"Let them in." Hiruzen sat down at the Hokage's desk.
"Grandpa Third!" Naruto and the others greeted him as they rushed in.
"Naruto." Hiruzen asked with a chuckle, "Why are you here to see me at this time? Is something wrong with the Ninja Academy?"
"No." Naruto shook his head and said, "We want to ask you to sponsor our Will of Fire Club."
"Sponsor? Will of Fire Club?" Hiruzen couldn't help but be surprised. What was all this about?
"It's like this," Naruto explained the whole situation.
Hiruzen let out a wry laugh. That Kitazawa boy always manages to come up with new tricks.
But it had to be said, this Will of Fire Club was quite interesting. If run properly, it could indeed spread the Will of Fire widely throughout the Ninja Academy.
"No problem." Hiruzen readily agreed, saying, "I'll sponsor you with 50,000 ryo for now."
Considering that Naruto and the others were students, he didn't give too much money at once.
"Thank you, Grandpa Third!" Naruto was very happy to see his goal achieved.
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Uchiha Clan Compound.
Compared to the lively Hokage Office, Sasuke's side was much quieter. He only brought eleven students home.
Even so, it still surprised Uchiha Mikoto. Because she understood Sasuke quite well. Although still young, he had already adopted many Uchiha habits.
Coupled with his inherent personality, he didn't have many friends. As for bringing so many people home at once, it was a first.
"Mom." Sasuke said with a hint of pride, "I'm now the President of the Will of Fire Club!"
"What?" Mikoto was stunned, and then her expression changed dramatically. You, an Uchiha, are starting a Will of Fire Club?
This is going to lead the Uchiha Clan to ruin!
"What's going on?" Mikoto felt cold sweat break out on her forehead.
"It was Kitazawa-sensei's request." Sasuke immediately explained the whole story.
"I see." Mikoto immediately breathed a sigh of relief. If it had been anyone else, she would have thought this was a scheme against the Uchiha Clan.
But since it was Kitazawa, it must have a deeper meaning. After all, the woman behind him was Tsunade.
Tsunade was a high-ranking official of Konoha Village, and her presence in Konoha Village had been maximized recently.
First, she competed with Danzo for people, then she caused a ruckus in the Hidden Grass Village and brought back two members of the Uzumaki Clan.
Many Ninja Clans, seeing this, had already started to consider supporting Tsunade to become the Fifth Hokage, just waiting for an opportunity.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen, as the Third Hokage, had also done well, a new ruler brings new policies.
A change in Hokage would lead to changes in Konoha's high-level positions. Some people could take the opportunity to rise to power and gain more authority.
And their Uchiha Clan also needed corresponding power to demonstrate their status as the largest Ninja Clan.
"Regarding the sponsorship, I can't make a decision easily." Mikoto thought for a moment and said, "I'll call your father back now."
"Okay!" Sasuke was delighted.
Because Uchiha Mikoto's attitude made him realize that his position as President of the Will of Fire Club might not be so simple.
"Sasuke, entertain your classmates and prepare some tea." Mikoto reminded him before turning and leaving.
A few minutes later, she returned with Uchiha Fugaku.
"Father!" Sasuke quickly went to greet him.
"You've done very well." Fugaku had already learned the details of the matter from Uchiha Mikoto.
His thoughts were similar. This was undoubtedly an implicit hint from Tsunade. Perhaps Sasuke could even become a Ninja of the Hokage lineage in the future.
The Uchiha Clan producing a Hokage candidate would no longer be a fantasy.
"Manage this Will of Fire Club well, and after the student council trial period ends, try your best to become the student council president." Uchiha Fugaku said in a deep voice.
"I will!" Sasuke heard the praise and encouragement in his words and immediately felt elated.
This position as President of the Will of Fire Club was indeed worth taking.
"As for the sponsorship, tomorrow you can ask Naruto how much the Hokage sponsored, and then we will provide our sponsorship."
Because he saw hope, Fugaku's emotional intelligence was at its peak at this moment.
Although the Uchiha Clan was wealthy, the amount of their sponsorship could not exceed that of Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Under the leadership of Sasuke and Naruto, the student council was bustling with activity.
In less than two days, almost all the students at the Ninja Academy knew about the existence of the Will of Fire Club.
Coupled with Sarutobi Hiruzen's personal sponsorship, it became incredibly popular for a time.
Kitazawa paid attention for a while and then no longer interfered.
The time came to the fourth week of October. There were seven days left until the October monthly exam.
As for November, there was no monthly exam because it was too close to the final exam, so the final exam would just be held in mid-December.
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