People often say teachers are like candles, silently burning themselves for their students.
Ye Liang didn't buy that.
Leaning against a tree trunk, he quietly opened his System Dashboard. Subquest – Mission to the Land of Wind: Completed!
Ye Liang claimed the quest reward.
A random A-rank Ninjutsu.
Earth Release – Dragon Missile Technique.
"At this rate, my progress is way too slow," Ye Liang frowned deeply, silently pondering his life choices.
This was in one of Konoha's training fields.
After returning to Konoha, Ye Liang had started helping the kids prepare for the Chunin Exams.
He'd made a promise — and he wasn't about to break it now.
"Obito! Your shuriken aim needs to be higher. Look at Rin Nohara — can't you at least match her?!"
"Kakashi! Just because you're a Jonin now doesn't mean you can slack off! Look at Itachi Uchiha — he's already been recruited into ANBU!"
"How many times do I have to say it? You must master the [Shadow Shuriken Technique]! It didn't appear in the exams for the past two years — which means it'll definitely show up this time! And if it doesn't, I'll treat you to a free bowl of ramen!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, that's all for today. Keep practicing. I'm gonna go check how other villages teach."
Grumbling nonstop, Ye Liang walked toward the next class.
To prepare for these midterms, he actually put some effort into prepping for these midterms.
Sure, teaching was never his plan, but his pride as a teacher demanded he do it right.
He took a couple steps forward when nearby, he noticed students from another class practicing.
Glancing briefly, Ye Liang recognized one almost immediately.
Might Guy!
Guy was one of this year's top prospects. Though his Ninjutsu was weak, it was said his Taijutsu had surpassed that of ordinary Jonin. Ye Liang checked with his Kanka eye slightly.
Taijutsu Level 3!
Higher than Ye Liang's!
Holy hell!
No wonder this guy almost wiped the floor with everyone in the finale. This power was absolutely terrifying!
Ye Liang gulped.
Just then, a sensei who had been observing nearby approached.
"Hehehe! If it isn't Teacher Ye Liang. Not taking care of your own class and sneaking over here — are you trying to steal my teaching methods?"
Ye Liang casually glanced at him.
It was Ibiki Morino!
The very same man who once competed with him for Kushina's affection back in the Hokage's office!
Ye Liang really disliked him. Earlier, Kushina had mentioned this person occasionally loitered around Minato's house — it probably wasn't with good intentions either.
"Hmph, it's you, huh? Still daring to appear in front of me," Ye Liang thought coldly, but still put on a fake smile for appearances.
"Why, if it isn't Teacher Ibiki. May I ask how well your midterm predictions are going this time?"
"Predictions? Oh right! This time I'm betting on Interrogation Techniques. When completing missions, ninja inevitably encounter tight-lipped targets. But if you master interrogation, mission completion speed increases dramatically!"
"And also! When dealing with female spies, the effectiveness of interrogation techniques skyrockets. Hehe, you know what I mean!" Suddenly, Ibiki wore a lewd expression.
"Still thinking dirty things, huh! This guy definitely has ulterior motives!"
Ye Liang could instantly tell what kind of person he was just by looking at him. No wonder this guy majored in interrogation techniques—to satisfy his own selfish desires indeed.
Just like those people from Ye Liang's past life who went into gynecology, they'd say doctors only see patients, but how many had purely innocent intentions at the beginning?
"Director Ibiki certainly thinks far ahead," Ye Liang remarked casually, "but I wonder if Director Sarutobi knows your thoughts."
"You..." Ibiki was momentarily speechless.
If Ye Liang really reported this to the Hokage, his position as a teacher would surely come to an end.
"Guy!" Ibiki barked, turning away.
Ibiki snapped in anger before storming off with Might Guy, who had been standing at a distance.
Helplessly, Ye Liang returned to his territory, though his gaze kept following Might Guy disappearing into the distance.
Such a fine talent—under no circumstances should this bastard corrupt him!
"Sensei, what are you looking at?" Kakashi asked.
"Nothing much."
...
Night fell.
A shadow quietly approached Minato's house.
"You little punk had the nerve to defy me today! Just you wait—I'm gonna make your mom pay for this!" Under the moonlight, the figure revealed himself—it was none other than Ibiki Morino from earlier that afternoon!
Damn it! If I'd made my move sooner instead of letting Minato steal her away, Kushina wouldn't be someone else's wife!" He peeked inside through a crack in the door.
Kushina had just finished taking a bath and was wrapped in a towel, soothing three-year-old Naruto, still learning to speak clearly.
"Mot… Mother, when is Ye Liang coming back?" The young boy mumbled sleepily.
"He… He should be here soon. I heard he completed his mission and returned to the village today."
Kushina's face suddenly flushed red.
Previously fearing her son might suffer psychological trauma during childhood, she hadn't dared tell him the truth about his father's death, so she used Ye Liang as an excuse.
Of course, Ye Liang remained completely unaware of this matter!
"That bitch moved on so fast? I should've known she wasn't worth a damn!"
Ibiki Morino flew into a rage!
Truthfully, he genuinely liked Kushina, yet his warped mind ruined any chance they ever had together.
He inserted a pipe through the door crack and slowly pushed purple poison gas into Kushina's home.
This was a toxic smoke made from seven special poisonous herbs—an application within interrogation techniques.
"Mot… Mother, do you smell something fragrant?" Young Naruto asked.
"Fragrance?"
Kushina felt curious at first but immediately sensed dizziness setting in.
"Not good—it's poison gas!" She quickly realized, though it was already too late. In this crisis moment, Kushina instinctively threw Naruto onto the floor and covered his body with hers.
It was pure motherly instinct kicking in!
"Hehe, you wouldn't let me care for him before—you'll pay dearly today!" Looking around to ensure nobody watched, Ibiki Morino stealthily opened Kushina's door.
He slightly opened a window to spread out the toxic fumes.
"They should both be out cold by now."
Looking at the two figures lying on the ground, Ibiki Morino couldn't help smirking in satisfaction—but instead of acting immediately, he picked up Kushina and carried her back into the bedroom.
Then he dropped a couple of drops of red liquid onto her — it looked like blood, but came from a blue bottle!
"This is a special potion. As for its effects… hehe!"
Ibiki chuckled. Sure enough, Kushina on the bed began to stir restlessly. Her body flushed with blood, and she kept tossing and turning on the bed, even starting to tear at her bathrobe!
Seeing this scene before him, Ibiki's heart pounded.
Just as he reached out a hand, someone grabbed his arm in a steel grip.
"Who!" He shouted.
But almost immediately, he was thrown out of Kushina's room!
Ye Liang quickly threw his own jacket over Kushina on the bed, then stormed out with a furious expression.
Having been thrown out, Ibiki saw who it was and shouted furiously, "It's you—Ye Liang! Aren't you supposed to be staying at Anko's place! How come you're here!"
His response, however, was only Ye Liang's full-force slap!
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