As he pondered, the last person to enter the classroom, Uchiha Kagami, also led his disciple out.
With a faint glance at Tsunade, he nodded politely and left the ninja academy with his student.
In the classroom, only a few children remained.
Although most of the children had been taken away, there were always some who, unable to pass the Jonin's assessment, were sent back to the ninja academy for further training.
Patting her cheeks lightly, Tsunade revitalized herself, ready to call for help.
She couldn't possibly handle two classes alone! This wasn't the early days of Konoha anymore.
Besides, Nara Shikajō, the esteemed leader of the Nara clan and Hokage's advisor, had kindly explained the situation to her. Even if she wanted to refuse, it should be Rinjin himself who declined.
Thinking of this, Tsunade gritted her teeth and made up her mind.
Boar-Dog-Rooster-Monkey-Sheep.
Summoning Technique! A low voice echoed in her heart.
After a while, white smoke exploded, and Rinjin, returning to his original form, appeared before Tsunade.
Rinjin first glanced around the surroundings, then looked at Tsunade, with a gentle smile on his face.
"Long time no see, little Tsuna."
Seeing the long-awaited smile, Tsunade happily hugged Rinjin's neck and said boldly:
"Long time no see, Rinjin.
You always disappear for such a long time—I really don't know what you're busy with all day!"
Upon hearing this, Rinjin glanced at Tsunade staring at him, laughed awkwardly, and scratched his head.
"Not really busy, just some things that had to be done."
Hearing this, Tsunade didn't press further. She raised her hand and handed a roster over to Rinjin.
"Look, these are the students entrusted to you by Nara Shikajō. He couldn't find you, so he entrusted them to me!"
Seeing this, Rinjin took the roster handed over by Tsunade and began to read it seriously.
Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Chōza, Yamanaka Inoichi.
Aren't these the fathers of Shikamaru, Chōji, and Ino?
Why did Nara Shikajō entrust these three kids to me?
Could it be that this guy is betting on me? It shouldn't be! I'm always running around—who would dare bet on me?!
No, Shikajō doesn't seem to be betting, but rather preparing to unite the Ino-Shika-Chō clans.
And I've been drifting outside with Rii for three years. The village's high-ups haven't said much, so this guy must be eyeing this point, planning to use my influence to cover these three kids.
This... this is a good thing!
Thinking of this, Rinjin decisively pulled out the roster and tucked it into his sleeve.
Meanwhile, in the classroom, only six children remained.
Four boys and two girls, all very young, generally one or two years younger than the previous group of children.
At this moment, they were anxiously waiting.
Among them, a boy with a bombshell hairstyle sitting in the front row had his hands on the table, elbows propped up, looking mature beyond his years.
It was none other than the clever Nara Shikaku.
"Shikaku, the person hasn't come for so long—do you think he's not planning to take us as disciples?"
Beside him, a chubby boy with red hair munching on dumplings, Akimichi Chōza, asked nonchalantly.
Upon hearing this, Nara Shikaku scanned the other group in the classroom, frowned, and shook his head.
He didn't know the answer to this question either.
All he knew was that his father, Nara Shikajō, highly praised the man, but that man hadn't agreed to his father's request.
Seeing Shikaku frowning, Yamanaka Inoichi, sitting diagonally on the desk with crossed legs, irritably scratched his head, leaned over to Shikaku, and whispered:
"Shikaku, if it doesn't work, let's just go back. At worst, we'll stay in school for another year. After graduation, the village will still assign us a supervising Jonin."
Upon hearing this, Shikaku frowned deeply and instinctively shook his head.
Right now, there's still one class teacher missing in the classroom. If we leave now, it would ruin things when the teacher arrives.
As he pondered, the door suddenly opened, and a tall man and a beautiful woman walked in one after the other.
"Uzumaki Kushina, Uchiha Mikoto, Igrass Tengen, come with me!"
A hearty and bold voice rang out. Tsunade waved her small hand, winked at Rinjin, and led the three students out the door.
The classroom suddenly quieted down.
Rinjin rubbed the stubble on his chin, pondered, and walked up to the trio of Shikaku, smiling like an old fox.
"Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Chōza;
The classroom is empty, so let's have a meeting here—no need to run around.
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Sakufang Rinjin, a Jonin from Konohagakure.
Hobbies... many.
Things I dislike... don't want to tell you.
Skills... um... don't seem to have any.
Introduction complete. Your turn!"
Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Inoichi immediately pouted speechlessly.
This teacher... is absolutely absurd!
He said a lot, but besides the name, he didn't reveal anything.
Next to him, Akimichi Chōza waved his dumpling and shouted.
"Teacher, teacher, my name is Akimichi Chōza, I'm nine years old, I love grilled meat, next I like octopus dumplings, also like chips, also like beef bowls, and recently I especially love Ichiraku's triple pork bone chashu with four boiled eggs and five pork chops supreme VIP ramen..."
Watching the incessant chatter of Chōza, Rinjin wiped the cold sweat off his forehead in disbelief.
Goodness, is Teuchi playing so fancy lately?
Even came up with a supreme VIP!
Thinking of this, Rinjin gulped twice, interrupting Chōza.
"Alright, self-introduction complete. I'll treat you to ramen at Ichiraku!"
Upon hearing this, Chōza's eyes immediately sparkled with little stars, drooling like a waterfall.
"Teacher! Is it all-you-can-eat?!"
"All-you-can-eat!" Rinjin nodded heavily.
It's been years since I've seen Teuchi. Might as well let this kid foot the bill.
Isn't it right for a student to treat their beloved teacher to free ramen?!
Stretching out his hand, Rinjin and Chōza happily high-fived, laughing merrily.
Soon, these two guys were already putting their arms around each other's shoulders.
And Chōza, with a super exaggerated gesture, hugged Rinjin's arm, calling him 'big brother' endlessly.
Seeing this, Nara Shikaku turned his head speechlessly.
Is... is this the guy Dad described as having amazing strategies?
Dad's eyes must be blind. Or did we mistake the person?
In Nara Shikajō's words, their teacher Rinjin should be a high-minded person, with profound meaning hidden in every word and phrase.
Unexpectedly, upon meeting today, it completely shattered their worldview.
Beside him, Yamanaka Inoichi was even more speechless, covering his face, his forehead full of bulging veins.
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