Pupet Master in Konoha

"Interested in becoming a true puppeteer?"

Obviously, one cannot be called a true puppeteer by simply learning a few puppet control techniques in this kind of puppetry class.

Therefore, Hideki's intention was undoubtedly to ask Rin if she was willing to embark on the path of becoming a puppeteer and begin learning about puppets in a comprehensive and deep manner under his guidance.

As the saying goes, one does not teach the law lightly.

In the ninja world, the inheritance of ninjutsu or secret techniques has always been a very serious matter.

Especially in Konoha, since successive Hokage have attempted to use the master-apprentice inheritance system to dismantle the old ninja system, they have paid particular attention to the issue of accepting disciples and becoming masters.

However, none of the young ninjas present, including Rin, seemed very surprised by Master Kimura's sudden invitation to become a disciple.

Because...

Master Kimura had repeated this phrase too many times already!

Whenever a student's chakra control score exceeds five points, he asks if they are interested in becoming a true puppeteer...

Ugh, bastard!

They had all been surprised several times before, so now they were somewhat numb...

And based on what Mr. Kimura had said earlier, this was not as serious a matter as finding a successor.

If anything, it was more like an artisan recruiting apprentices.

And that's exactly what happened.

To avoid trouble, Hideki didn't even use the words "accepting a disciple."

He simply said that he was opening a workshop. If anyone was interested in puppet-making, they could visit and practice there during their free time.

As for whether the products from their training would turn into commercial products, consider it an unexpected surprise.

Although the Third Hokage had not yet approved the study-work program for cooperation between schools and workshops, this didn't prevent Hideki from recruiting several talented students to serve as apprentices in the workshop and establish the basic framework for it.

Once the study-work program was officially implemented, these students should have mastered the basic puppet-making techniques and could be promoted to foremen to help Hideki recruit new apprentices...

Although Hideki's idea was perfect, his talent-scouting plan didn't seem to be going well at the moment.

Because even without directly recruiting apprentices, going to the workshop to learn puppet-making techniques would consume a lot of time and energy for the children.

For young ninjas, this was undoubtedly an important choice that would affect their future ninja careers.

So, Hideki invited several students, but no one gave him a direct affirmative answer.

And Rin, who was being asked right now, naturally wasn't an exception and seemed a little hesitant.

Although Rin came from a commoner background, without any family secrets to learn like those other ninja children, she didn't have the time to join a workshop.

But Hideki had reviewed Rin's information and knew that she had been taking medical training classes since the previous school year, so he also understood what she was struggling with.

Compared to the puppeteer, who had a poor reputation in Konoha, a medical ninja who could save lives and heal the wounded was obviously more attractive.

Therefore, it might not be so easy to convince Rin to change her mind and embark on the path of becoming a puppeteer.

However, since Rin was willing to take the second puppetry class, it meant she was still relatively interested in the course, and Hideki still had opportunities to take advantage of.

So, he didn't feel disappointed as before. Instead, he nodded and smiled:

"Nohara-kun, you don't have to answer me right now."

"Think about it carefully after you return. It's better to discuss it with your parents and try to make a decision you won't regret."

"And my workshop will officially open next weekend. Nohara-kun, it would be best if you visit it first and then make a decision..."

In reality, Rin had been determined to become a medical ninja who could save lives and heal the wounded since she was a child, and that dream hadn't changed up until now.

To be honest, if the puppetry class hadn't conflicted with her medical class, she wouldn't have even come to this second class.

Although she discovered that she had quite a talent for puppetry and enjoyed the process of making chakra threads, it was still impossible for her to give up on becoming a medical ninja.

It's just that she couldn't directly reject Master Kimura's kind invitation.

So, she had no choice but to think it would be fine to take a look, nodding and saying:

"I'll definitely visit then, Mr. Kimura."

However, what she didn't know was that after receiving the response that she would visit the workshop, Hideki's mouth almost couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

No, you can't laugh yet, patience is required...

Poor girl!

It seems Rin has forgotten how she was tricked by a little black cat into attending classes here...

To get students to be willing to become apprentices in the workshop, Hideki had naturally made many arrangements.

Once Rin enters the workshop to visit, it won't be so easy for her to leave unscathed...

After Rin, who knew nothing, took the cord made from her own hair and Obito left, Hideki continued to test the students behind him.

In his previous life, his luck in the lottery was always on the level of an African chief.

In this life, his luck didn't seem to have improved much.

Because after Rin's SSR was revealed, no other student was able to shine again.

But this is actually very scientific.

The students who relied on chakra control had already lined up to take the test and be able to play with the Pocket Puppet Beast as soon as possible.

As a result, the number of students sufficient to become the first group of apprentices for the workshop didn't seem to be enough.

Fortunately, there were still many students in the school who hadn't come to take this class.

So, Hideki's next goal was to have all the students in the school take an exam during the course selection period of one month...

…

A few days passed quickly.

The current Hidden Leaf Village was still peaceful.

It's just that Hideki wasn't in Konoha at the moment, but in the Konoha Forest, not far from the village.

He was seen holding a map in his hand and walking through the depths of the Konoha forest with a black cat by his side.

Huge trees can be seen everywhere, difficult for more than a dozen people to embrace, as if each tree had experienced hundreds of years.

The dense canopy of trees blocks the sun, and sunlight can only turn into spots and fall on the bushes and grass below.

The air is filled with the smell of damp earth and the unique aroma of forest vegetation.

Occasionally, sharp bird calls can be heard, further accentuating the depth and tranquility of this place.

Even Hideki, walking through it, couldn't help but slow down, afraid of disrupting the beauty and tranquility of the forest at that moment.

However, he didn't forget his mission here today.

That is, to gather as many useful materials as possible for the workshop that was about to open...

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