Friday.
Kitazawa's office.
Hinata glanced at Yakumo and felt relieved because there was now another member in the skipping-classes team.
She once thought she was already daring to skip half a day of class at the ninja school, but Kurama Yakumo was even bolder, skipping the entire day and only showing up for practical lessons.
"Hinata, did you encounter any difficulties?" Kitazawa looked up, noticed her distracted state, and asked.
"N-No…" Hinata blushed and shook her head quickly. She had zoned out for a moment and didn't expect Kitazawa to catch it.
Hinata grew more embarrassed, lowering her head shyly. She instinctively tensed her legs and unconsciously scratched her snow-white toes.
"If you have any questions, feel free to ask." Kitazawa smiled, having already noticed.
Most female ninjas wore open-toed sandals or boots, so her actions didn't escape his attention.
"Okay…" Hinata quietly exhaled in relief.
Kitazawa's gaze then shifted to Kurama Yakumo nearby.
Hinata was diligently doing exercises, hoping to earn first place in the theoretical exam at the end of the month. Yakumo, on the other hand, was learning Yin Release theory to build a solid foundation for her path as a psychological medical ninja.
Kitazawa withdrew his gaze and resumed preparing questions for the upcoming monthly exam. By afternoon, he had successfully written thirty.
"Thanks, another me." He handed the test to his shadow clone, instructing it to deliver it to Vice Principal Sarutobi Hisao.
Then, he made his way to the playground.
"Teacher Kitazawa, what are we learning today?" Naruto walked up eagerly.
"Clone Technique," Kitazawa replied.
"Wow!" Naruto quickly asked, "Is it the same jutsu you used yesterday?"
"Huh, are you stupid?" Sasuke interjected coldly, "That was the Shadow Clone Technique, not the Clone Technique."
"Eh?" Sakura immediately caught something strange. Why was Sasuke, usually so cold, suddenly talking to Naruto?
That wasn't right—she didn't even get that kind of attention. Sakura looked at the yellow-haired boy with subtle resentment.
"The Clone Technique is one of the Three Basic Jutsu. It creates clones to confuse the enemy, but they aren't real like shadow clones," Kitazawa briefly explained the difference.
"Oh, I get it now." Naruto scratched his head.
"These three jutsu will be on the graduation exam. Everyone must master them."
Kitazawa walked to the front and said, "Watch closely. I'll demonstrate."
Bang! Two clones of Kitazawa appeared in a puff of smoke.
"Do you remember the hand signs I just used?" He dispersed the clones and asked.
"Yes!" Everyone answered in unison.
"Start practicing." Kitazawa nodded. "If anyone has problems, I'll help."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke formed seals and instantly produced two perfect clones.
"Sasuke-kun!" Sakura cheered on cue, becoming his personal cheerleader.
"I can do it too!" Naruto wasn't going to be outdone. He formed hand signs quickly.
Poof! Two clones appeared. But one lay face-down like a flatfish, and the other stood slumped like a puppet with no strings.
Everyone stared for two seconds, then burst into laughter, filling the air with joy.
Sasuke curled his lip. What a joke. He should just drop out.
He had actually thought Naruto was a worthy rival yesterday.
Kitazawa smiled. This scene was a perfect reenactment of the original. Come to think of it, Naruto's three-body technique was only decent in the Transformation Technique.
No—more accurately, it was ridiculous. His original Sexy Jutsu could even stun Kaguya Otsutsuki.
"Alright, keep practicing." Kitazawa clapped.
He glanced around. Other than Sasuke, who succeeded on the first try, Hinata, Shino, and Shikamaru had also gotten it.
Ino, Sakura, and Kiba were slightly slower but picked it up within the class. Only Naruto showed little improvement.
"Class ends here." As the bell rang, Kitazawa announced, "See you next week."
"Goodbye, Teacher!"
The students replied, then bolted out like wild horses. It was finally the weekend—their free time.
"Teacher Kitazawa…" Naruto walked over gloomily. "Do I have no talent in ninjutsu?"
"No," Kitazawa shook his head. "You just haven't found the ninjutsu that suits you yet."
"Then what kind would suit me?" Naruto perked up.
"Here's what we'll do," Kitazawa thought for a moment. "Meet me at the school training ground tomorrow at 9 a.m. I'll teach you a new jutsu."
"Thank you, Teacher Kitazawa!" Naruto beamed.
"No need. It's just something easy to do." Kitazawa didn't mind forming a good bond with Naruto.
In the original story, Iruka, a mere Chunin, eventually became the principal. As long as he didn't covet the Nine-Tails, the closer he was to Naruto, the safer he'd be in Konoha.
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The next day.
After breakfast, Kitazawa arrived at the training ground as promised.
"Teacher Kitazawa!" Naruto had been waiting eagerly and ran up.
"The jutsu I'm teaching is the Transformation Technique. Watch closely." Kitazawa didn't waste time and immediately formed hand signs. His body changed instantly.
"Amazing!" Naruto saw Kitazawa's transformed version of himself and felt like he was looking in a mirror.
"Your turn." Kitazawa released the jutsu.
"Yes!" Naruto followed the steps quickly.
But what came next was horrifying—He had Kitazawa's head, but his body remained the same.
"Keep going." Kitazawa's lips twitched.
Three hours later, Naruto finally collapsed, panting.
"Here." Kitazawa handed him a water bottle. "Take a break."
"Thanks, Teacher." Naruto sat down and drank.
Kitazawa sat casually across from him.
"Teacher Kitazawa, what's the real use of this Transformation Technique?" Naruto scratched his head. "Clone Technique seems more useful."
"Not necessarily." Kitazawa suddenly thought of something. "Transformation Technique can save your life in critical moments."
"Save your life?" Naruto blinked.
"Do you remember Uchiha Madara?" Kitazawa said seriously, "According to unofficial records, he once transformed into a beautiful woman to deceive Hashirama and escape death."
"Huh?!" Naruto's eyes widened. "Is that true?"
"I can't confirm if it's real." Kitazawa smiled. "But if used well, this technique can absolutely do that."
"Really…" Naruto fell into deep thought.
Just then, four lines of glowing text appeared before Kitazawa:
[Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.
Current Mission: Learn Uzumaki Naruto's unique ninjutsu—Sexy Jutsu.
Task Reward: 1/10 of Hatake Kakashi's chakra reserve.]
[Accept?]
Kitazawa was dumbfounded. One-tenth of Kakashi's chakra?! That's somewhat amazing!
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