Konoha Notes

Chapter 215 Not Qualified
All Iruka received from Shuji was the reply that he was "not qualified," and nothing more useful.

Why did SMTH fail to gain recognition?

He returned to the teachers' office with a heavy heart.

“Iruka-sensei, no matter what happens, it’s unacceptable for it to interfere with your meetings with the students.” Ebisu’s voice carried a hint of sternness.

"I'm very sorry, Ebisu-sensei." Iruka snapped back to reality, quickly straightened his back, and concealed the confusion on his face: "Um, Captain Shuji would like to make some adjustments to the class arrangements."

Ebisu pushed up his sunglasses: "What adjustment?"

"He wants to transfer Karin Uzumaki to the class I'm in charge of."

"Do you need me to help you communicate with Teacher Minyi?"

“No, but… wouldn’t this…” Iruka hesitated, “but… wouldn’t such a last-minute change be inappropriate?”

“Jonin Shuji is an elite of the village and a confidant of the Hokage. He is the specialist in charge of researching the Ninja Academy. He must have his reasons for doing this. There’s no need to overthink it, Iruka-sensei.”

Captain Shuji's intentions...

Perhaps. After all, given his status, he wouldn't be so bored as to meddle in something as trivial as class assignments.

This idea became incredibly firm on the first day of school, when he stood in front of the classroom podium and saw Shuji walk in through the back door, sit down in the empty seat in the last corner, and open a notebook.

His first lesson after joining the company was attended by the team leader who had once led him in the Chunin Exams, now a Jonin who was also a specialist.

The immense pressure made Iruka feel a tightness in his throat and his mind go blank.

"Today...uh...hello everyone..." Iruka's voice trembled uncontrollably, and he even stumbled over his opening remarks.

What is Mr. Iruka doing?
A small question popped into Sasuke's head: wasn't class in session? Of course he noticed someone coming in from behind, since Shuuji was sitting in the last row and had walked past him.

Why is this guy at school, and even in their classroom?

Shikamaru, who had been half-lying on the table, managed to sit up a little straighter and sighed inwardly. This is so troublesome… There’s a high-ranking ninja sitting behind me, even my teacher is too scared to speak. This is… incredibly troublesome.

From the moment Shuji pushed open the door, Karin regretted it so much she wanted to pound the table.

Why! Why wasn't I sitting in the last row! Because I wear glasses, I was assigned to the middle of the front row. Even turning around to look a few more times feels too obvious, and I'll be noticed.

If she doesn't concentrate in class, will she be disliked for not being able to become a good ninja...? She forced herself to look straight ahead, her body taut, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes.

The atmosphere in the classroom became tense and subtle. Naruto's neck seemed to be wound up, constantly twisting backward. Eventually, he stopped trying to hide it and turned halfway around, his bright blue eyes wide open, curiously observing the source of the unusual atmosphere.

Is that black-haired guy here for class too? He's taking such careful notes.

Iruka was incredibly troubled. The students' attention had completely wandered, and the whispers, though faint, felt like needles pricking his eardrums. He knew he had to do something; he had to get the class back on track immediately.

But... Captain Shuji was sitting there.

Would yelling at them harshly make me seem incompetent and lacking in emotional control? Would using interactive games to bring the students' attention back seem too frivolous and not serious enough?
For a moment, Iruka was at a loss and stood frozen on the podium.

His gaze involuntarily drifted back to the back of the classroom.

Shuji lowered his head, intently writing something in his notebook.

Was the team leader taking notes of the class? Or was he evaluating my teaching performance? "Not qualified."

These four words jumped into his mind again without warning, accompanied by Shui Mu's astonished and incredulous face.

Even SMTH (Shuimu BBS) can be rejected because of "not being qualified enough".

What about me?

Iruka's heart sank.

Looking at his disastrous start and feeling the out-of-control classroom atmosphere, a terrifying thought uncontrollably sprouted within him:

Could it be that I... am being deemed "unqualified" and expelled from the ninja academy today because of my poor performance?

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his wildly beating heart and regain his composure. However, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of another figure standing silently in the hallway outside the classroom window.

Wearing a standard ninja hat, his sunglasses reflecting a cold light in the corridor's illumination, Ebisu stood there with his arms crossed, his expression more serious than ever before.

not good……

Ruined……

How long did Ebisu-sensei stay there?

Iruka felt his blood freeze. He opened his mouth, wondering what the next point of knowledge was. He couldn't remember at all.
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"Shushi Jounin."

After Shuji left the classroom before the class was over and was followed by Ebisu in the hallway, the senior teacher said, "If you want to enter the classroom to observe, you can let me know in advance. I will arrange a suitable class for you."

Xiuji didn't stop walking, his tone calm: "Then, let's change classes."

He left some time after Ebisu appeared outside the window. Iruka's lesson wasn't over yet, but it seemed like he'd been gone for a while.

The two silently ascended a flight of stairs. At the corner leading to another classroom, Ebisu spoke again, this time in a lower voice: "Jonin Shuji, your presence puts... a great deal of pressure on Iruka-sensei."

"This is not his normal behavior."

"He is a Chunin who stood out after rigorous selection and assessment. His teaching qualifications and sense of responsibility are commendable. Please... give him another chance to demonstrate his true abilities."

Shuji nodded: "Don't worry, I know that."

"Thank you for your understanding." Ebisu breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Xiu Si is a bit younger than him, he has been handling important village affairs in recent years.

He was responsible for cooperating with the Hidden Cloud Village, Hidden Sand Village, and Hidden Mist Village on numerous occasions.

If anyone has a different opinion about Iruka's performance today, that junior's professional career ends today.

He then solemnly assured them: "I will provide Iruka with targeted guidance and training in the future. In any case, today's class was an extremely bad experience for the new students. As their senior, I bear responsibility for this."

"Please rest assured, Iruka will definitely give a satisfactory performance next time you come."

(End of this chapter)