Chapter 1: Will of Fire? The Will to Bluff!
!AN!: This story is starting as a translation of 忍校教师，我教书就能变强全文免费阅读 on qidian. HOWEVER, I will be changing the story heavily starting chapter 6.
"Who would have thought, after graduating in education, I wouldn't become a teacher by profession but through transmigration instead?" After sorting through his memories, Yūsei Mukai couldn't help but lament inwardly.
He felt he had a complicated fate with the title of 'teacher'.
In high school, being in the art class and one of the better students, many classmates would come to him for advice, earning him the nickname "Teacher Mukai". Then, when applying for universities, he slid down the preference list to a teacher's college, and under his family's advice, chose a major in education.
Against everyone's expectations, upon graduation, Yūsei Mukai rebelled, passing the civil service exam instead of pursuing teaching.
What he never imagined was that on his first day at work, the moment he stepped into the office, he transmigrated, becoming a new teacher just entering the office of a ninja school.
His new body's name was Yūsei Mukai, keeping his given name Mukai but with a different surname.
"Ah, this is not a safe world at all. There are too many lunatics and paranoid freaks, and they're all very strong," Mukai sighed inwardly.
He casually observed the office, noticing not much difference from the school offices in his previous life, except that the casually placed sharp shuriken on the desk reminded him this was no longer the peaceful country he knew.
What annoyed Mukai even more was that he wasn't just a teacher; he was also a root-level ninja!
The original person was an orphan raised by the foundation from a young age. The reason he became a teacher at the ninja school was due to Danzo's orders, to observe and record the students of the ninja academy, watching for any emerging talents.
"Being under the Hokage’s nose is no easy feat..."
As Mukai pondered how to survive in this dangerous world, an emotionless mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind, and a transparent blue panel appeared before his eyes.
[Teacher System Activation, congratulations, you have successfully become a teacher.]
[Giving lectures to students can earn rewards, the more outstanding the lecture, the higher the reward.]
[You can take outstanding students as disciples for one-on-one instruction, and the teacher will be rewarded as the disciple's strength increases.]
[PS: Taking disciples requires mutual consent, it cannot be one-sided.]
Mukai examined the blue panel, which currently had two options: a personal template and a mentor-disciple option. He opened the personal panel.
[Name: Yūsei Mukai]
[Age: 18]
[Chakra: 4300]
[Skills: Shadow Clone Technique, Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique, Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu, Body Flicker Technique, Leaf Gale]
[Evaluation: An elite among chunin, slightly more useful cannon fodder in war.]
After reading the somewhat disheartening evaluation, Mukai silently closed the personal panel and opened the mentor-disciple option, which was blank, presumably because he had no disciples yet.
As the class bell rang, Mukai remembered he had a lesson to teach and started gathering his things to head to the classroom.
Although he was a new teacher, due to the current shortage of instructors at the ninja school, Mukai also became a homeroom teacher for a class of freshmen.
Looking over the class roster, Mukai saw several familiar names.
Among them were Shisui Uchiha, as well as Kamizuki Izumo.
The future guardians of Konoha.
Upon seeing the name Uchiha Shisui, Mukai's eyes lit up. This individual was no ordinary genius.
Since a teacher can receive rewards as their disciples grow stronger, the more talented the disciple, the better.
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Before entering the classroom, Mukai adjusted his expression, entering with a smile as warm as the sun.
The classroom design of the Ninja Academy was unique, possibly to ensure that students in the back could see clearly. The seats were arranged so that each row was higher than the one in front of it, ascending upwards.
Mukai's arrival silenced the previously noisy classroom.
After all, they were just children around five or six years old, attending school for the first time. Most were both curious and in awe of the concept of a ninja teacher.
Of course, there were exceptions, such as a purple-haired little girl with a ponytail in the front row who boldly said upon Mukai's entrance:
"Woah, You look strong Sir. Are you really our teacher?"
Mukai smiled and nodded in reply:
"Yes, talented student, I am your homeroom teacher from now on."
"Hehe," the purple-haired girl immediately felt that this blonde male teacher was a good person.
The interaction between the two eased the rest of the students, who, despite it being their first day of school, had heard relatives complain about strict teachers.
Mukai quickly walked to the podium, wrote his full name with chalk, then turned around to formally introduce himself:
"My name is Yūsei Mukai, and from today, I'll be your teacher. I look forward to working with everyone."
"Yay! Teacher, my name is Anko Mitarashi" the purple-haired girl was the first to respond.
With Anko leading, the others followed in responding to Mukai, including Shisui, who also replied.
Mukai, feeling a bit disappointed inside due to the lack of response from the system, had thought this approach might win over Shisui as a disciple, considering it an acknowledgment of him as their teacher, but his plan to exploit a loophole failed.
Mukai didn't let his internal feelings show, and after everyone had introduced themselves, he gestured for silence.
"Before we start the lesson, I have a question for you all. Do you know how Konoha came to be?"
The classroom fell silent again, with students looking at each other, unsure of how to answer.
Although Shisui, who had already received education from his clan, knew a bit, he preferred not to stand out and wouldn't answer unless called upon.
"People built it, of course," Anko pondered and replied.
"Indeed, it was built by people, but what you need to know is who built Konoha and why it was established," Mukai didn't deny Anko's answer but continued to elaborate on it.
"Before the era of ninja villages, there was a constant state of war during the Warring States period. Even children your age might have had to take up arms and fight, with brutal wars breaking out at any moment..."
As Mukai delved into this harsh history, his voice grew somber, laying out the cruel realities of the Warring States period before his students.
Perhaps due to the early maturity of ninja world children or the fact that this was Konoha, many students felt the weight of his words, affecting the classroom's atmosphere.
At that moment, two clans stood out: the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan. Mukai's tone shifted from somber to spirited.
"The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was from the Senju clan," Mukai mentioned the Senju, and instantly, the students felt more engaged. They might not know about the Warring States period, but they were familiar with the Senju.
Shisui felt a slight disappointment as the attention was on the Senju, with little mention of the Uchiha, despite both being founding clans of Konoha.
"To protect their descendants, and to ensure their children wouldn't have to take up arms, the two clans joined forces to establish Konoha. This attracted more ninja clans to join, eventually ending the Warring States period and leading to the Konoha we know today."
"Where the leaves dance, there the fire burns eternal. The light of the fire will continue to illuminate the village, allowing new leaves to sprout.
It is because of our ancestors' fearless struggle, their sacrifices, that we have our current peace, our Ninja Academy. This spirit of selfless dedication is the Will of Fire of our village!" Mukai spoke with a seriousness that reflected his reverence for the ancestors.
He hoped Shisui would be interested in a teacher who knew history well and understood the Will of Fire.
"So, that's how Konoha came about. Next time I pass the Hokage Rock, I'll definitely pay my respects."
"I want to be a ninja of the Will of Fire too, to protect Konoha!"
The students, inspired by tales of their forebears' battles to establish their homeland, expressed a burning desire to emulate them.
Shisui's interest was piqued by Mukai's unique approach, looking forward to ninja school life with new excitement.
Initially, Shisui planned to graduate early to help at the Police Force, as he'd been taught most of what the academy offered by his family. However, Mukai's lessons suggested there was more to learn.
"Then, does anyone know how many types of chakra natures there are?"
"Five: water, earth, wind, lightning, and fire," a student from a ninja family quickly responded.
"Not entirely correct. There are seven chakra natures, including the five basic nature transformations and the two special transformations: Yin and Yang," Mukai corrected with a smile.
This method of posing a question and then correcting the answer helped reinforce the lesson for the students.
Mukai continued with the basics of chakra, interspersing the lesson with jokes that kept the students engaged and laughing.
Time flew by, and before they knew it, four periods had passed. When the bell rang for the end of the day, Mukai announced with a smile:
"Class dismissed. Tomorrow, we'll learn about chakra refinement!"
Mukai's announcement of the end of class and preview of the next lesson caught the students off guard. They hadn't realized how quickly time had passed, so absorbed were they in the engaging and relaxed learning atmosphere Mukai created.
"Chakra refinement, I can't wait!" Anko was eager for the next day, having had no prior knowledge of such topics at home.
"Class is interesting, huh? My cousin lied saying school was tough. I'll tell Aunt about his secret snack money," Kotetsu Hagane expressed indignation, feeling almost deceived.
"Why not just blackmail him into sharing his snacks with you instead?" Kamazuki Izumo offered his view.
Kotetsu Hagane slapped Kazuki Izumo's shoulder in a moment of realization, admiringly saying:
"Bro, great idea! If it works, I'll share half the snacks with you."
Shisui, watching Mukai about to leave the classroom, decided to follow him out.
【Class concluded, evaluation in progress】
【Rating: A】
【By telling the ancestors' stories, you've inspired a sense of duty and enthusiasm in the students. The lesson was coherent and interactive, with high student satisfaction】
【Reward calculation...】