Bab 1: Chapter 1 : Aburame Maki
In the summer of Konoha's fifteenth year, two or three years had passed since the end of the First Ninja World War. The five major ninja villages were in the process of recuperating and accumulating strength.
While the cruel ninja war seemed to have subsided, occasional reports of ninjas losing their lives on missions outside continued to circulate. Unlike in previous years, an air of tension and sadness permeated the village.
Amidst this, Konoha Ninja School thrived with vitality, seemingly untouched by the ongoing war. Observing the energetic young students, the relatively young third Hokage withdrew his gaze with satisfaction, returning to his stack of documents.
Various indications suggested that the war was on the verge of complete cessation. The five major villages needed a respite to recover from the war's toll. The prospect of new wars within the next ten years seemed unlikely.
Now, their focus shifted to internal issues that had emerged since the village's establishment during the Warring States Period. Challenges included dealing with the Senju clan, the Uchiha clan, and other major ninja clans. As the Hokage, there was much work to be done.
However, amidst these challenges, the Sandaime found solace in the growth of a new generation in Konoha. It was time to choose a disciple to carry on the will of fire.
Extinguishing his cigarette holder, Sandaime's eyes took on a deep, contemplative gaze. He wondered about the budding talents within the ninja school.
"Crack..."
The teacher at the podium continued with the lecture, but his ears caught a subtle, abnormal sound in the classroom. Almost immediately, the teacher's focus shifted to a plump girl in the class, a member of the Akimichi clan known for carrying snacks.
However, as if sensing the teacher's stern gaze, the chubby girl wore a blank expression, seemingly oblivious to the scrutiny.
Another sharp crunching sound disrupted the class once again. It was clear someone was eating, but the teacher couldn't identify the culprit among the seemingly normal expressions of the students.
Who could it be? The teacher couldn't fathom why these children would hide this act from him.
Driven by a sense of duty and dignity, the teacher, a senior elite chunin, intensified his scrutiny. While discussing the ninja school's ideals, he scrutinized each student closely.
Finding nothing unusual, the intermittent crunching sounds tortured the teacher's ears. Soon, his forehead bulged with veins, and his tone grew increasingly vicious.
This mischievous child!
This insolent child!
How dare they not take him seriously!
"Crack..."
At this moment, the soft, gentle voice of a young girl quietly emerged.
"What are you eating?"
She directed her question to another girl at a neighboring table, speaking in a hushed tone, thinking the teacher wouldn't hear.
But the keen chunin, accustomed to noticing subtle movements, caught the exchange. The teacher's sharp gaze focused on the two girls involved.
One of the girls possessed striking white eyes, and her fair complexion resembled a delicate porcelain doll.
As for the other girl, it was challenging to discern her gender based on appearance alone.
A vague and profound fragrance seduced the little girl with white eyes, and she looked over it itchingly.
First, her whole body stiffened suddenly, and then the next second, the miserable scream of the little girl with white eyes echoed throughout the classroom.
Within a moment, the little girl with white eyes suddenly fell backward, her head short-circuited, and she passed out.
The incident happened suddenly, and everyone in the class looked at the culprit with strange eyes.
The little girl in the mask just spread her hands helplessly, indicating that she was innocent.
"I didn't do anything."
"She fainted on her own."
The teacher's eyes had narrowed at this time, looking at the little girl in the mask and saying, "Kid, your name."
"Aburame Maki."
As expected, it was the Aburame clan who scared the Byakugan clan girl to unconsciousness. At this age, she had already begun to practice the family's secret arts.
Thinking of what the little girl with white eyes might have seen, the teacher couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling.
Although I have never seen it, I can imagine the terrifying appearance inside the body of the female clan.
"You, what did you secretly eat just now?"
"Do you want to eat, teacher?" Maki generously extended her hand, revealing fleshy fingers covered in a swarm of black beetles.
Witnessing this scene, not only the teacher but the entire class felt a collective discomfort.
It wasn't appetizing; it was repulsive.
Some students couldn't help but cover their mouths, feeling nauseated.
The teacher had never heard of rumors that the Aburame clan consumed the bugs they raised. This child was indeed peculiar.
"No need," the teacher gritted his teeth.
He had no desire to partake in such an unsettling display.
"Oh~" the girl's tone was regretful even after retracting the insects. "It's delicious, crunchy and crispy. I have not only the original flavor but also milk, spiced, cocoa, and candied fruit flavors."
The masked girl's deskmate, who had briefly lost consciousness and fainted, now distanced herself from her with a pitiful expression. She seemed on the verge of tears.
"You insolent child! Don't you know eating food during class is forbidden?"
After casting a wary glance at the frightened girl with white eyes, the teacher suppressed his anger and said, "It's the first day of class, so I'll attribute it to your ignorance of the rules."
"Yeah, I know," responded the masked girl decisively.
Hearing this, the veins on the teacher's forehead pulsed.
"Get out! Stand in the hallway!"
"Sure."
Without a hint of remorse or fear, the masked girl cheerfully walked towards the classroom door, the red clogs under her feet producing a rhythmic clacking sound. Her mouth continued to make clicking noises as she stood outside.
The teacher, standing on the podium, massaged his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He could already foresee a challenging teaching career in the future.
"Now, everyone, let's briefly introduce ourselves."
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