The days of being a puppeteer in Konoha

Chapter 296: College Division
Time quickly came to the next morning.

Three large lists were posted on the wall near the school gate early in the morning, announcing the results of the divisions of the three major colleges.

The children who came to school were of course extremely curious about this, and they immediately crowded into the space in front of the list.

Although Obito was not late today, the front of the school was already crowded with people when he arrived at the school.

After learning the reason, he was so anxious that he scratched his head, and he was eager to know whether he could be assigned to the college he wanted after he had gained some enlightenment.

At this moment, Asuma, who was also late, walked up to him, yawned, and asked casually:

"It's you, Obito. You're so anxious. Is there an academy you want to enter?"

Seeing that he couldn't squeeze in, Obito started chatting with Asuma, and then he confidently said, with his hands on his hips:
"Kukuku, I have decided to go to Myobokusan Academy."

"Because I want to learn from Master Jiraiya and become a great hero who protects everyone."

Great hero... Obito, are you sure the person you are talking about is Brother Jiraiya?

Asuma's mouth twitched, feeling a little awkward.

However, he also knew that Brother Jiraiya had recently won a great victory in the war against Iwagakure and was in the limelight.

In addition, the famous Yellow Flash who defeated the Four-Tails Jinchuriki in that war was also his disciple...

So it’s not surprising that a kid like Obito who doesn’t know the truth would regard him as an idol.

But Asuma, who knew Jiraiya, knew how unreliable that guy was as a person...

For example, on his birthday last year, Jiraiya's gift to him was to sneakily ask him to go out, and then reveal to him the best peeping spots in Konoha's major bathhouses...

Even a guy like this can become everyone's idol. Asuma feels that Konoha is doomed.

But in the end, he still did not burst Obito's beautiful fantasy about Jiraiya, and responded casually:

"Myoboku Mountain, that really suits your style, Obito."

In addition to the fact that his personality has become more stable recently, it is also because Asuma has learned some of Hideki's cunningness through the influence of his father.

So he had made up his mind to introduce him to Obito after brother Jiraiya came back.

He was really looking forward to seeing how Obito would react after seeing the true face of Brother Jiraiya...

"By the way, Asuma, which academy do you want to go to?"

Obito, still clueless about Asuma's plot, then casually asked.

Asuma came back to his senses and said:
"For a cool genius like me, of course I'd choose Ryuchidong."

To be honest, in his opinion, the other two of the three ninjas were not good people either.

One is a compulsive gambler, and the other is gloomy all day long, and when he looks at people, it seems like he is always thinking about where to operate the knife.

However, when choosing a general among dwarfs, it turns out that Orochimaru's Ryuchi Cave is more reliable.

Anyway, he will definitely give a pass to Jiraiya's brother Myobokuyama.

Not long after, the students in front finished looking at the list of branches and finally left one after another, some happy and some worried, and walked into the school while talking a lot.

Asuma and Obito were also able to get closer and quickly looked for their names on it.

"Nohara Rin, Yuhi Kurenai, Hyuga Yoko, why are all the girls in the Wet Bone Forest? Ebisu is so lucky..."

"Wow, why are there so many ninja students in Ryuchido Academy? Look at that row of Uchiha, could all the Uchiha be in there?"

"No, I remember there is another Uchiha over at Myoboku Mountain..."

Following the guidance of the students watching, Asuma quickly found Obito's name and said cheerfully:

"Haha, congratulations, Obito. You really were assigned to Myoboku Mountain. It really suits you."

Obito was originally very happy, but he always felt that Asuma's words were a bit sarcastic, and the joy in his heart dissipated a lot.

But his eyes soon lit up again, and he pointed at a place on the list and said with a smile:
"What a coincidence, Asuma, you seem to be also at Myobokuyama Academy. Let's get along well in the future."

Asuma's smile froze.

He originally thought that Obito was talking nonsense, but when he followed the direction of Obito's finger, he actually saw his name on the list of Mount Myoboku.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Asuma stamped his feet and gritted his teeth, "I clearly chose Ryuchi Cave at the end of the written test, how come I was assigned to Myoboku Mountain? This must be a mistake."

In fact, he didn't care which college he was assigned to. The key point was that he couldn't stand being positioned as the same type as brother Jiraiya.

It was almost time for class, so Hideki greeted the children and prepared to go back to the office to relax with a smile on his face.

Normal work can only be considered an equal exchange, and only paid slacking can be considered as real money making.

But he was soon stopped by Asuma, who asked in a somewhat resentful tone:

"Teacher Hideki, I was supposed to go to Ryuchi Cave, so why was I assigned to Myobokuyama Academy and grouped with a guy like Obito?"

Obito, who was standing by, twitched his mouth and had the urge to punch Asuma.

Did Myoboku Mountain provoke you?

Hideki was not surprised by Asuma's reaction, and smiled as he threw out his prepared words:

"Indeed, with your talent, Asuma, it doesn't matter which academy you go to."

"The reason why you were assigned to Myoboku Mountain is actually a test for you."

"You should have discovered that most of the ninja students are concentrated in Ryuchi Cave and Wet Bone Forest. There are more civilian students in Myoboku Mountain, and everyone's strength is not balanced."

"This way, there will be no competition among the three colleges, and it will not be able to motivate everyone to make progress together."

"That's why I assigned you to Myobokuyama Academy as reinforcement and to hone your leadership skills."

"Because I believe that your talent will not be limited by the division of the academy, and you can learn more in Myobokuyama Academy."

"So that's how it is, teacher, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Asuma hummed, but judging from his happy expression, he seemed to be very pleased with Teacher Hideki's appreciation.

This guy is really good at fooling people~
Hideki said silently in his heart.

Obito on the side also said with anticipation:

"Teacher Hideki, did you arrange for me to join Myobokuyama Academy?"

"No, Obito, you were supposed to go to Myobokusan Academy."

Hideki said without hesitation.

"what?"

Obito's mouth opened wide enough to fit a Rasengan.

Then he said unconvincedly:
"Why? Asuma and I are equally strong, why are you treating us differently, teacher?"

Hideki said calmly:

"Based on your written test scores, you are almost at the bottom of the school, not much better than the first-year students..."

"The duties of Ryuchi Cave and Wet Bone Forest require a wealth of knowledge and a calm personality. A reckless man like you is destined to go to Myoboku Mountain."

Obito was speechless, but couldn't find any words to refute.

Asuma on the side burst out laughing, making his face turn redder.

Damn, it’s the written test results again…

He has now largely gotten rid of the reputation of being the last in the class, the only exception is this thing, which is simply his lifelong enemy!

Fortunately, the bell to remind students to enter the classroom had already rung.

Even though Obito was unwilling, he had no choice but to be dragged into the school by Asuma.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, something strange happened suddenly.

Suddenly, a projection shot from the school rooftop into the sky, forming images of three huge creatures: a toad, a slug, and a snake.

Obito and Asuma, many students, and even villagers from large areas of Konoha were stunned for a moment:

What on earth is this?

(End of this chapter)