Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.

Upon hearing this, Naruto was so happy he was practically beside himself.

He scratched his head and chuckled twice, then, as if afraid that the feeling from before would vanish, he immediately pulled out a kunai from his pouch, got into position, and aimed at the target.

Throw it out.

I won again.

"Hahaha!" Naruto laughed first, "Again!"

One after another.

Qiu Shui stood by and watched, occasionally saying something like, "Swing your wrist again," or "Don't rush to use force."

[Talent training completed]

Overall Rating: A

[Received Training Reward - Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique (Max Level)]

Although the Great Fireball Technique is only a C-rank ninjutsu, it is one of the most classic ninjutsu in Naruto and can be said to be the signature move of the Uchiha clan.

The user gathers chakra in their throat and releases it in one breath, forming a huge spherical flame with a diameter of several meters or even tens of meters.

However, because in his previous life, Qiu Shui saw someone on Tieba compile statistics on the 720 episodes of Naruto, and found that no one died from the Great Fireball Jutsu; the vast majority of deaths were due to burns, he felt that this ninjutsu was somewhat useless.

However, he didn't have any complaints, since it was something he got for free. He didn't need to cultivate diligently or spend contribution points to exchange for it.

However, when Qiu Shui saw the message pop up in front of her, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly, and she even felt a little helpless.

Why are the ninjutsu the system gives me all the ones I've already mastered?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when, in the next instant, a flood of unfamiliar memories sprouted from the soil of his consciousness like bamboo shoots after a spring rain—all images of training the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

He saw himself forming hand seals again and again, adjusting the way chakra gathered in his throat, and repeatedly pondering the timing and angle of its release.

Shusui felt that his current Fireball Jutsu was superior to that of some Uchiha ninjas or those skilled in Fire Release techniques.

Because the system gave him the maximum proficiency level, he could now cast the Great Fireball Technique with just one hand, whereas it originally required four hand seals.

Almost instantly, after Qiu Shui announced the end of get out of class, all the students disappeared.

Sakura Haruno, Ino Yamanaka, and the other girls immediately surrounded Sasuke Uchiha with lightning speed, chattering incessantly.

Choji Akimichi lay sprawled on the lawn, his chest rising and falling slightly, looking like a ball of flesh from a distance.

It wasn't that he didn't want to leave, but he felt like his bones were about to fall apart after these few classes, and he was so tired that he didn't even want to move his fingers.

Choji glanced sideways at Naruto and said softly, "Naruto seems to be working really hard."

He wasn't really sure why the villagers would reject and insult Naruto whenever they saw him. Over the years, he had noticed that although Naruto often played pranks, he hadn't done anything particularly annoying, and he always greeted everyone with a cheerful smile.

Nara Shikamaru lay lazily beside him, his hands clasped behind his head and a blade of grass dangling from his mouth. He gazed at the clouds drifting slowly across the sky, seemingly lost in thought, and weakly replied, "Hmm."

He certainly wouldn't waste time cultivating during his rest period.

Who in their right family would practice cultivation during their rest period?

Qiu Shui returned to his office at noon to continue writing his novel. He didn't put down his pen until the school bell rang, and then slowly walked towards the classroom of Class 1, Grade 4.

Standing at the classroom door, he looked around at the students inside and announced, "This afternoon's classes will continue outdoors for practical exercises."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the classroom instantly became lively.

For these energetic kids, nothing excites them more than real-world experience.

Kiba Inuzuka grinned; this new teacher was becoming more and more to his liking.

Naruto Uzumaki made no attempt to hide his excitement, squirming in his seat as if he couldn't wait to rush out and show off his skills.

While some are happy, others are naturally sad.

Yamanaka Ino's expression stiffened slightly.

She already ate little in the morning, and after a morning of intense training, she could only manage to eat a rice ball and half an apple at noon. Her stomach was empty, and she felt completely exhausted.

If it were just a regular theory class, it would be fine, but it's a real battle. What if I encounter a strong classmate? Wouldn't I lose face in front of Sasuke?

She secretly glanced at Sakura Haruno not far away and found that Sakura's expression was also indescribable. Clearly, she was not the only one with the same worries.

Outside the window, the midday sun beat down relentlessly on the earth. Looking through the glass, distant scenery appeared distorted by the heat waves, and a faint, scorching heat wafted through the air.

Qiu Shui did not lead the students to the open-air training ground, but instead turned a corner and led them into the training hall. The hall was much cooler, and the light slanted down from the high windows, cutting out several lines of light and shadow on the ground.

"Place in pairs according to the order of the draw, and the competition will proceed." Qiu Shui took out a form from her bosom, her gaze sweeping over everyone. "Keep it to a minimum, and I'll take notes from the side."

The drawing of lots begins.

Ino clasped her hands together in front of her chest, closed her eyes, and silently prayed: "May the Sage of Six Paths protect me, may the Sage of Six Paths protect me... Please, I beg you, I must draw a weaker opponent."

When she opened her eyes and saw the name Haruno Sakura written on the slip of paper in her hand, a look of joy appeared on her face.

Although Sakura consistently ranks first in the entire grade in theoretical courses, she often ranks several places behind me in practical courses, so I have a high chance of winning against her.

The thought of Sakura losing the match and embarrassing herself in front of Sasuke made Ino Yamanaka's lips curl into a slight smile.

The fighting patterns were identical: first, they would throw shuriken at each other from a distance, with most of them missing their mark; then, as the distance closed, they would wrestle together without any strategy, exchanging punches and kicks. It was more like a street brawl than a ninja duel, with one or two students occasionally attempting to use the Three Body Technique, but they were also full of openings.

"Next group." Qiu Shui opened the form and read out two names, "Haruno Sakura and the student who drew Haruno Sakura, please come on stage."

Sakura Haruno's face was a little ugly. The last person she wanted to run into was Ino. Losing to other classmates was embarrassing, but she wouldn't feel too bad about it. However, if she lost to Ino, Ino would definitely make fun of her about it for the whole week.

In a corner of the training hall, Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka's good friends split into two camps, and cheers rang out almost simultaneously.

"Sakura, do your best!"

"Ino, do your best!"

Before the competition began, Qiu Shui gave the two a quality check.

Name: Haruno Sakura

Chakra: 600

[Quality: S]

[Evaluation: Solid foundation in basic knowledge, suitable for training medical ninjutsu and taijutsu; binding recommended]