Ninja School: First Day
The first day of school finally arrived. The vast playground, temporarily transformed into a ceremony venue, was packed with new students and their parents. The air was filled with excitement, nervousness, and anticipation.
This is Chi Chen's suggestion. Every time a school starts, the Rock Consciousness should be explained to the new and existing children and their parents, so that they can have a stronger sense of identity with the village. It is also necessary to strengthen ideological construction and borrow some of the charm of Konoha.
These were unanimously considered very insightful by the think tank, so Ohnoki adopted them.
Chi Chen and Fei Liu were wearing brand new, slightly loose Iwagakure Ninja School uniforms and standing in the freshman queue. This was also Chi Chen's suggestion to strengthen the sense of identity of everyone in the Iwagakure Village in all aspects.
Under Chichen's forward-looking proposal, the Iwagakure Ninja School abandoned its previous overly pragmatic and slightly monotonous design and launched a new set of school uniforms that not only embodies the spiritual core of the Land of Earth, but also takes into account the actual combat needs of ninjas, and has the momentum of a new generation.
The uniform's primary color is a calm, rich ochre, creating a sense of stability and indestructibility. It's embellished with dark brown straps and trims, and earthy-yellow patterns and linings, creating a look that's both stylish and practical.
This school uniform won the favor of the majority of ninja students as soon as it came out, and most people said that they felt their appearance had improved a lot.
Fei Liu looked around excitedly, poking Chi Chen from time to time: "Look! That guy is so tall!"
"Wow, that girl has green hair!"
Chi Chen stood quietly, his long silver-gray hair tied behind his head, his eyes calmly scanning the surroundings, sensing the hustle and bustle of this new generation, and of course the most important thing was Fei Liu next to him.
Suddenly, a powerful and familiar chakra wave descended, and the originally noisy playground suddenly became quiet, and you could hear a pin drop. Everyone looked up in awe and looked at the towering rock platform in front of the playground.
Two-day scales Ōnoki hovered in mid-air, his large Tsuchikage cloak rustling in the morning breeze. His majestic face looked down, his gaze sweeping across the young, vibrant faces below.
His gaze stayed on Chi Chen for a brief moment, then moved away, but Chi Chen clearly felt the invisible attention.
"Children!" Ōnoki's voice echoed clearly throughout the venue like the impact of a rock, carrying a calming power. "Welcome to the Iwagakure Ninja Academy! From today on, you will embark on the path to becoming a ninja! Perhaps you're wondering what a ninja is?"
His voice was not loud, but it contained a great deal of power:
"What is a ninja? Some say it's a warrior who wields power, carries out missions, and protects the village? True! But that's just the appearance!"
His gaze became deep, as if penetrating time and space:
"The first Tsuchikage established the Ninja Village in order to end the endless fighting during the Warring States Period and allow our children to grow up safely under the protection of the rocks! The second Tsuchikage created Dust Release in order to intimidate the enemy with absolute power and protect this hard-earned peace! And I..." He paused, his voice becoming heavier.
"I have experienced war and know that power used only for killing will ultimately bring destruction! The true ninja, the true 'Will of Stone', lies at its core in protection! Protect the crying children behind you, protect your companions beside you, protect the land that gave birth to you and raised you, and protect the hard-earned peace and future on this rock!"
His suspended body leaned forward slightly, and his voice suddenly rose with a shocking power:
"The true 'Will of Stone' is not a cold rock, but the love of the earth that carries all things and nourishes life! The Tsuchikage will protect everyone with this great love, let his light shine upon the ninja world, and bring lasting peace to the ninja world! This will needs you to inherit! It needs you to practice it with your strength! Each of you is the cornerstone of the future of Iwagakure, the seedling that protects the 'Jade'! Work hard! Let your will be stronger than rock! Let your heart be broader than the earth!"
"······"
Ōnoki's speech was like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, stirring up a huge wave in the children's hearts. For the first time, these grand words, such as "protecting the earth and loving it," were so clearly imprinted in their minds.
The eyes of many children became brighter from ignorance, and their chests straightened unconsciously.
Fei Liu's face flushed with excitement, and she clenched her fists tightly. Her amber cat eyes gleamed, as if she had found the meaning of her sword swing. Chi Chen, on the other hand, gazed deeply at the teacher on the podium, understanding something in his heart.
These words were exactly what he had once explained to his teacher, his understanding of the future of the "Will of Stone." The teacher had incorporated them into his speech, expressing not only hope for the new students but also affirmation of him as a student and a silent declaration: the future of Iwagakure required a new philosophy.
The speech ended with thunderous applause, and the freshmen were led to their classrooms by their homeroom teachers.
Chichen and Feiliu were assigned to the same class. They were the elite of this class of the Hidden Rock Village and would become the best of the future Chunin.
In the classroom, the children couldn't contain their excitement and chattered. The homeroom teacher, a Chunin teacher with a kind face but sharp eyes, clapped his hands and said, "Alright, quiet down! I'm your homeroom teacher. First of all, let's get to know each other in this first class. Everyone, tell me your name and what your dreams are for the future!"
"My name is Heiyan! My dream is to become a ninja as powerful as Lord Yamaishi! To knock all enemies away with one punch!" The strong boy on the playground was the first to stand up and wave his fist.
"My name is Shi Lei! I want to learn powerful earth escape techniques and build a big house of my own!" said the tall and thin boy Shi Lei with anticipation.
"My name is Green Earth..." a shy girl with green hair whispered, "I... I want to be a medical ninja and help the injured..."
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It was Fei Liu's turn. He stood up with a swish, his red hair blazing like a flame, his amber eyes scanning the class. With the audacity of a newborn calf fearless of a tiger, he spoke loudly:
"My name is Fei Liu! My dream is to become the strongest swordsman ninja! Use my sword to protect my brother Chi Chen! Protect my mother! Protect the entire Iwagakure Village! Let everyone live in peace! Whoever dares to destroy it, I will chop him off with my sword!" His voice was loud, full of the passion and determination unique to young people, which attracted the attention of many classmates.
"Mumble~mumble~mumble~, it makes me want to protect everyone."
"········"
Soon it was Chi Chen's turn, and the classroom fell silent. Everyone's eyes were focused on this calm boy with silver hair and blue eyes. Fei Liu clenched his fists in nervous anticipation.
Chi Chen slowly stood up, his gaze calmly sweeping over every face in the classroom, finally landing on the towering Iwagakure buildings outside the window bathed in the morning light.
"My name is Chichen."
He paused:
"My dream is to become the Fourth Tsuchikage and protect everyone I hold dear!"
"With absolute strength, let the light of peace shine forever on this land."
As soon as the words fell, the classroom fell silent. The Fourth Tsuchikage?!
This goal was too ambitious, even a bit arrogant. But the weight of Chi Chen's words, a determination as profound and resolute as the earth itself, imbued this "arrogance" with an undeniable solemnity.
It was not just a child's joke, but more like a vow that had already taken root.
Fei Liu opened his mouth wide, and then his eyes burst into an extremely bright light. He was even more excited than when he was praised.