Chapter 15: First day at the academy (part 2)
"This year I will teach you the basic knowledge about history, language, mathematics, and geography. You will also start basic physical training…. All right, who can tell me what a shinobi is?" Said Matsuda-sensei.
"Shinobi are heroes who protect the village. They can also use cool jutsu!" Said one of the students.
Boring… This year is going to be very boring…
…
A few hours later, it's finally lunch break.
There is actually a canteen at the academy, students eat either there or outside in the courtyard of the academy.
Before eating, I want to visit the academy library.
Since this year will be boring, I want to borrow books from the library and learn Fuinjutsu. I can't rely on the system shop every time I need a seal, my shop points are precious.
I walk to the library. It's easy to find, I just have to follow the signs to its location.
The library is large, there are a lot of bookshelves filled with books. There are also many tables and chairs.
However, there is no one inside. Not even a receptionist. Is it because we can borrow books freely or because the receptionist is on lunch break?
No idea… Well, I don't need anyone to find the books I want.
'Byakugan!'
With my Byakugan, I can search through all the books here and find Fuinjutsu books without moving.
I also check if there is no hidden shinobi watching the library.
…
Two books, there are only two books…
'Fuinjutsu, definition and history' and 'Beginner, create your first seal'.
They are probably useless but, for now, it's better than nothing.
I can't reach the two books they are too high for me. Fortunately, I can use chakra threads to take them…
I put the two books in my bag and leave the library to join the canteen.
Once inside the canteen, I see Tenten eating alone on a table. Lee is also eating alone.
This time, I will talk to Lee.
I walk to his table, put my bento on it and sit on the chair.
"Hi, I'm Neji. We are in the same classroom." I said
He looks at me for a moment. He seems surprised that I talk to him.
"Hi, I'm Lee." He said.
We eat in silence for a moment, he's not really talkative…
"So, you dream of becoming a powerful shinobi, right?" I said.
"Y-Yes. Are you here to make fun of my dream?" He asked.
"What? No, not at all. I think that with hard work, we can achieve all our dreams." I said.
I didn't think he would react like that…
"Oh, sorry. Actually, I think the same! I will work hard and become the most powerful shinobi." He said.
Lee has not discovered yet that he has no talent for ninjutsu and genjutsu.
…
We kept talking for about half an hour before it was time to return to class. I can't say that we are friends yet but at least, we are acquaintances.
…
I'm back in class, still sitting next to Tenten.
Matsuda-sensei suddenly enters the classroom.
"Take out your math book, we will now study additions and subtractions." He said.
No way! Additions and subtractions are for babies…
I take out my math book as well as my Fuinjutsu book: 'Fuinjutsu, definition and history'.
I hide the Fuinjutsu book under the math book and start reading it.
In my previous life, I was an expert at secretly reading manga during class, no one has ever caught me.
"What are you doing?" Asked Tenten.
Alright, maybe I'm a bit out of practice…
Wait, isn't Tenten supposed to be talented in Fuinjutsu? Maybe we can study it together.
"Mathematics can't help me to become strong, but this book can." I said.
She looks interested.
"What kind of book is it?" She asked.
"Fuinjutsu." I said, placing the book between us so she can read it.
The first page is an introduction detailing what it's possible to do thanks to Fuinjutsu.
"Is it really that powerful?" She asked, surprised.
"Yes, it is. However, it's not easy to learn." I answered.
"I…" She said.
"You two, silence!" Matsuda-sensei told us.
We continue to read the book in silence until the end of the class. During the first year, classes end at 3 p.m.
Like I thought, the book is not really interesting, but Tenten seems to appreciate it.
"See you tomorrow." I told her, putting the book in my bag.
"Can we continue to read the book tomorrow?" She asked.
"Sure." I answered.
…
Each student has a personal locker in which to store his study books. Before going home, I put my study books as well as my Fuinjutsu books in it. I don't want the clan to know that I'm studying Fuinjutsu.
Then I go back home.
Now that I start the academy, I don't train with Hinata anymore. It doesn't really matter since Hiashi decided to teach her the clan's secret techniques.
That bastard Hiashi. I saved his daughter, I saved his wife, thanks to me Hinata is stronger and more confident, but he still looks down on me and my father and he has no intention of teaching me the secret techniques of the clan. Just because I'm from the branch house...
I really thought he was different from the clan elders, but it seems I was wrong…
Well, I don't care, I don't need him. With my actual chakra control, I can easily recreate the Twin Lion Fists technique and I just need to see someone using the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms technique to learn it…
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Once back home, my father welcomes me.
"So, how was your first day at the academy?" He asked.
"Boring, but I met some interesting people." I said with a smile.
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CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
Tensei_Rigan
Tensei_Rigan There will be more time skips in the next chapter.
I really like TSilver's idea (Panda + Koi fish). I will probably choose that.
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