The days of being a puppeteer in Konoha

Chapter 56: Minato's Visit
Since he had just introduced the Puppetmon Transformation System to the children, Hideki struck while the iron was hot and began his first teaching on puppet making.

In order to lay a solid foundation for everyone, he did not show off his skills this time, but honestly started from the most basic introductory knowledge.

Hideki explained to the children the safety regulations for hand-made products, the correct usage of various tools, the uses of common materials and the corresponding processing methods, and even demonstrated them himself from time to time.

Although the contents were all basic and boring, they were closely related to the production of Pocket Puppetmon, so the little ninjas listened very carefully.

Afterwards, Hideki set aside some time for everyone to practice, with the goal of making a wooden kunai.

The young ninjas have been practicing the use of various ninja tools since they were young, and have also learned basic trap-making methods in school, so simple carpentry work like this is not difficult for them at all.

However, during the practice, the technical gap between ordinary students and apprentices who went to the workshop soon became apparent.

Although ordinary students are all very dexterous and do not act like novices when using carving knives and chisels.

But the workshop apprentices have already mastered the basic use of the chakra carving knife.

The carving knife made of one's own chakra is not only easy to control, but also can change the shape of the blade at any time according to needs.

Therefore, the apprentices were naturally assisted by God when using the carving knives, just like the masters who had been immersed in this art for many years.

The ordinary student, after concentrating on making a kunai, was complacent about his talent as a carpenter.

But when they looked around, they found that the craftsmen's apprentices had already finished making the kunai and had started to create various toys. They suddenly felt a distinct sense of disappointment.

Especially when they saw them wielding the blue edge and cutting and carving the wood as easily as a hot knife cutting through butter, they couldn't help but swallowing their saliva with envy.

"Hey, this isn't fair! Why didn't anyone tell us that this chakra carving knife is so useful?"

"And look at how sharp it is. I think it could be useful in combat."

"Damn it! These guys who went to the workshop to study are so cunning that they deliberately concealed this news!"

Ordinary students began to whisper, not disguising their envy and jealousy of other apprentices.

Many students also took the opportunity to ask Hideki if he would be taught the chakra carving technique in future classes when he passed by.

Hideki laughed in his heart, but said apologetically:

"It's a pity that there are still many students whose chakra control is not up to standard, and class time is limited."

"So the Chakra Tool Series of Ninjutsu, including the Chakra Carving Knife, will probably only be taught in the workshop."

"But if you are not going to delve into puppet manufacturing technology, then ordinary tools are good enough to use. You don't have to force yourself to go to the workshop to learn."

"——What? There is actually a whole set of tools for learning ninjutsu?"

Although Hideki was trying to dissuade them from doing so, the only thing the young ninjas really listened to was the term "Chakra Tool Series Ninjutsu", which made them even more jealous.

Although what the teacher said does make sense, it is just basic handicraft and ordinary tools are enough to do the job.

However, when they thought that their fellow apprentices would be using various chakra tools in class, while they could only use ordinary and backward tools like primitive people, they felt as uncomfortable as if they were being bitten by ants.

Originally, many students were struggling with whether or not to go to the workshop to study in order to obtain advanced puppet beast parts.

However, after adding the last weight of the chakra carving knife, the balance in their hearts finally hit the bottom, and they made up their minds...

Soon after, the puppetry class came to an end.

Then, just like Hideki said before, he asked everyone to discuss in groups and choose the pocket puppet beast they wanted.

After seeing the infinite possibilities of the puppet beast transformation system, everyone was finally able to choose puppet beasts according to the group's preferences, and the distribution was quite even. There were six groups of Charmander, five groups of Squirtle, and five groups of Bulbasaur.

Because Obito's team was full of good guys, they got Charmander as the team's puppet beast as he wished, which made him so happy that bubbles appeared in his nose.

On the contrary, Asuma originally wanted to choose Squirtle, but unfortunately, under the unanimous vote of his argumentative teammates, he could only choose Charmander in the end, which made him very angry.

The Sunset Red team chose Squirtle, and as soon as they got it, they dressed it in a beautiful dress they had prepared, making it look both funny and cute.

The Ebisu team also chose Squirtle, but when they got it, they put a pair of sunglasses on it, which immediately integrated it into the style of the four-eyed intelligence team...

Both sides silently despised each other's aesthetics and refused to give in to each other.

In the end, Nohara Rin, Genma, and Ibiki all chose Bulbasaur.

As all-rounders in combat, Bulbasaur should show completely different combat characteristics after their transformation.

"As I promised before, Pocket Puppetmon is now in your hands."

"Then it's time for you to fulfill your promises. Remember to cherish and make good use of them."

"Also, everyone must not neglect other classes. You must take turns to practice. Don't let my hard work go to waste."

After distributing the valuable puppet beasts, Hideki still felt a little painful and couldn't help but chattering on with all kinds of instructions.

It’s a pity that at this moment, the little ninjas’ full attention is on the puppet beasts in the group. How can they have the mind to listen to the lecture?
So Hideki could only wave his hand helplessly and said:

"Okay, that's all for today's class. Get out of here right now, you bunch of robbers!"

The next moment, the cheers that had been suppressed for a long time suddenly exploded, and the entire puppetry classroom was filled with a happy atmosphere...

……

Soon the little ninjas surrounded the puppetmon and left the classroom happily.

Hideki watched their excited backs and his eyes softened a little.

But he quickly collected his thoughts, picked up the large stack of exercise books, and prepared to return to his office.

Just as he was about to reach the office, he saw a familiar figure standing in front of the door.

"Minato, why do you always look for me at this time?"

While complaining, Hideki walked to the door of the office, used chakra lines to open the door and walked in with Minato.

"That's something you have to ask Hideki."

Minato said with a helpless expression,
"Except when you need to go to class, Hideki you rarely show up at school, so I had no choice but to come to you when you just got out of class."

Hideki thought that was true. He had been busy with training and workshop matters recently, and basically only came to school for classes, so it was indeed difficult for others to find him.

Speaking of which, telephones are not even popular in the ninja world right now, so it is indeed not very convenient to find someone.

This may also be a business opportunity!

After putting this thought in mind, Hideki poured Minato a glass of strawberry milk before asking:
"So Minato, you're here today because Miss Kushina has finally made a decision?"

(End of this chapter)