is gone.

On the first day of school, there weren't many classes.

First, the children familiarized themselves with the environment. Then, they introduced themselves. Afterward, the teachers did not talk about what they had learned in class, but instead gave a more in-depth explanation and analysis of the Will of Fire, so that the children could understand the Will of Fire more easily and become its successors.

Anyway... it was pretty boring.

Of course, Shijian was already prepared. Knowing the plot, he knew that the ninja academy would only teach children the Three Body Techniques and some simple physical techniques and throwing techniques in six years. As for the advanced version... some children from ninja families would be taught by the ninjas within the family themselves.

Commoners without ninja families could only wait until graduation when they were assigned to groups, where they would be noticed by the supervising teacher, taken in as disciples, and taught ninjutsu.

Or perhaps the instructor thinks you have a talent in a certain area and recommends that you learn a particular type of ninjutsu.

Time flew by, and soon it was time to go home from school.

Aside from feeling that Sasuke Uchiha's gaze was a bit strange, nothing else happened.

However, Shijian did not go home immediately after school, and even refused Naruto's invitation to go out for ramen after school.

He patiently stayed in the classroom, seemingly waiting for something, until all the other children had left, but that little figure still hadn't left, which made him feel a little helpless.

No, is this child really that serious?

On the first day of school, they volunteered to stay and study.

Didn't we not teach anything today?

But that's enough. There are only the two of them left in the class now, so they can do whatever they want without being discovered.

Shi Jian stood up and walked toward the other students who remained in the class besides himself.

"Hinata~"

"???"

Hinata blushed as she saw Ishigami approaching, seemingly surprised that he would come looking for her.

She originally planned to go home after Shi Jian left, but she didn't expect that... Shi Jian never left.

It seems that Shijian is really serious about his studies!

Although she felt that nothing much had been taught today, a figure diligently studying suddenly appeared in Hinata's mind.

And why is Shijian looking for me now?

Is she planning to go home with me?

This is this...

Hello!

"Don't be nervous." Shi Jian looked at Hinata, who was keeping her head down and not daring to look at him, and didn't mind. He sat down opposite her and said in a serious tone, "Um... I just wanted to ask you for a favor?"

"???" Hinata's increasingly red face showed a hint of disappointment upon hearing that it was just a favor. However, glancing at Shi Jian sitting opposite her, she still felt a little nervous and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Okay, okay, please, what can I do for you?"

The tone made it sound as if Hinata was asking Ishigami for help.

Shi Jian smiled helplessly, but knowing the child's personality, he didn't mind and simply took out the bead in his hand. "Could you please transfer some chakra into it?"

"?"

Hinata looked at the exquisite bead with a puzzled expression. Although she didn't know what it was or why she needed to put chakra into it, she agreed after hearing that it was Ishigami who had asked her to do it.

After receiving the small bead, he immediately began to channel chakra into it without any hesitation.

Shi Jian watched Hinata's actions intently. To be honest, he had tried it with Naruto before, but nothing changed. He originally thought that his bead was different from the one on Hashirama Senju's side, and that only he could use it.

But yesterday Tobirama Senju said that the time had been increased!

Therefore, he decided to try with someone else.

Initially, he planned to find an opportunity for Uchiha Sasuke to try it out, just like the other side: Ashura reincarnation, Indra reincarnation, plus Tobirama Senju.

On his side, he is also a reincarnation of Asura and Indra, plus himself, an ordinary person. Perhaps we will see some changes then?

But after thinking about it, I decided against it!

Unfamiliar!

And it would be terrible if he were discovered. He's not like those three on the other side, who have the ability to handle everything. Right now, he's just a first-year student.

Therefore, Hinata, who is timid and obedient, became a good candidate!

Hinata's face turned even redder as she sensed Ishigami's gaze, and she even felt nervous inside. However, she suppressed it and continued to send chakra into Ishigami as instructed.

A moment later, she watched in surprise as the bead flickered, and then... it returned to its original state. Just as she was about to continue feeding it,

"Alright," Shi Jian stopped them.

The same thing happened to Naruto last time. After transmitting the energy for a while, the bead flashed twice and then returned to its original state. At the time, he thought there was no change, but now it seems that the time had increased.

As for whether it will succeed this time, we'll try again later.

Shijian took the bead, glanced at it, and then put it away. He looked up at Hinata, who was sweating profusely, and paused for a moment, then said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have troubled you!"

"No, no!" Hearing Ishigami's words, Hinata immediately waved her hands and said in a soft, sweet voice, "It's not troublesome at all!"

"It's getting late, we should go home. Let's go!" After packing his things, Shijian looked at Hinata. "I'm going to the shopping district anyway, let's go together!"

"?!"

Let's go home together!

Hinata's face flushed red instantly, but she suppressed her excitement and nodded, "Okay, okay!"

Then, as if remembering something, she couldn't help but ask, "Um... do I need any help tomorrow?"

……

Meanwhile, in the past, within Konoha.

"From today onwards, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, you two are my disciples!" Tobirama Senju looked at the two excited children before him, and his originally stern expression softened with a slight smile. "Don't be nervous. Since I have chosen you as my students, it means that you have already gained my approval."

Judging from what Shi Jian said, these two will definitely become pillars of Konoha in the future, and their talent is definitely not weak!

"Get up, everyone!"

"Yes, teacher!"

Upon hearing Tobirama Senju's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura did not hesitate any longer. They responded loudly and stood up.

However, they were still filled with excitement at that moment.

After all, the person standing in front of you is... the renowned Tobirama-sama of the ninja world!

To my surprise, Lord Tobirama actually took them as disciples!

Moreover, they were accepted as disciples under the watchful eyes of Lord Hashirama and Lord Madara.

As expected, the rumors were false; the relationship between Lord Tobirama and Lord Madara was not as bad as rumored!

especially……

"Excellent, excellent!" Lord Hashirama nodded at them with a smile. "You're all good kids from Konoha! I believe you'll all become powerful ninjas in the future!"

"Hmph!" As for Lord Madara... he crossed his arms and glanced at them coldly, "Just so-so."

Although it's just four simple words, it's already quite extraordinary that Madara would say them.

Unexpectedly, Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama, and Lord Madara actually approve of them so much.

What exactly did they do?

Why don't they know?

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were even more excited, secretly vowing that they must not let down Lord Hashirama, Lord Madara, and their teacher!

At that moment, Hashirama Senju, who was about to say something while looking at the two children in front of him, suddenly froze, staring in surprise at the bead that had suddenly lit up in his hand. "There's still time?"

Then, in a cheerful tone, he continued, "Tobirama, Madara, Ishii..."

But before he could finish speaking, "cough cough cough~"

Tobirama Senju's cough interrupted Hashirama's words. He looked up at the two children before him and said, "You two should go back now! Remember to train hard!"

"Yes, teacher! Lord Hashirama, Lord Madara, Tobirama-sensei, we'll take our leave now."

Although they were puzzled as to why Lord Hashirama was suddenly so happy, they obediently accepted what Tobirama-sensei said and left with excitement.

As the two of them left, Hashirama could no longer contain himself and quickly activated the bead. Instantly, the familiar window reappeared, and the stone stream appeared before his eyes.

At that moment, Tobirama Senju seemed to have thought of something as well, and nodded.

It seems that, just as he guessed, the time has indeed become longer.

However, before the three could say anything, Shi Jian across the way suddenly called out with a melancholy expression, "Ban, Ban-ye... the house you gave us, the house is gone!"

"???"