Alex snapped out of his thoughts as they neared Hanabi's classroom. "There you go Hanabi-chan. We'll pick you up after school. So be obedient". Alex patted her small head as he said.
Hinata also came as she gave Hanabi a hug and urged her to get into class. "Bye Nii-chan, Nee-chan". She waved her hand and cheerfully stepped into the class but her whole demeanour changed as soon as she stepped inside.
Her face was serious and her smile vanished from her face. She looked around for a bit and just went to her seat silently.
Meanwhile, Alex and the girls which now also includes Astolfo, arrived in their classroom that was already full with the teacher standing on the podium.
All of them took their seat and listened to what the teacher was saying as it seemed to be something important.
"The school will be taking you guys out on regular excursions from now on. This is to nurture you fighting experience and to make sure that you freeze in face of danger.
There will be a team of 10 people with a total of 9 teams from all three schools combined for Year 5.
Not to worry, you guys will have a teacher monitoring you from a distance to record your performance and also to keep you safe from any dangers.
There are also special experts and hunting teams hired by the school for this excursion to ensure your safety. You guys can go on it without worries.
The school will leave next week and you will informed of the rules and regulations during the excursion on the day.
There will competition between you guys as well. So keep in mind to make your school and win this competition.
There will be healers on site. So if anything happens, the teachers and the mercenaries will quickly take you to them for treatment.
You guys will given tasks like looking for herbs or hinting down certain beasts depending on how you rank in Special classes.
So make sure to form teams with people of equal ability. This way, you guys can support each other and not get in each other's way or become a baggage". The teacher patiently explained about the excursion while answering some of the doubts and questions.
"Teacher, where will the excursion take place?" Alex put his hand up as he asked.
"It will take place in an area controlled by the Guard Mansion. The beasts there are relatively low level and can serve as good combat experience". The teacher explained.
The rest of the students nodded in relief as that made them feel a lot better. An area that is regulated won't have over the top beasts. So they won't have to worry about getting into trouble.
The girls were excited to finally go out of the Base City to explore and fight some beasts. Saeko was especially looking forward to this.
"I'm here Sensei". A loud voice was heard outside the classroom as a Green haired kid with three katanas on his side and earrings on his left ear.
"Ah, Mr Roronoa, you finally decided to grace us with your presence". The teacher said sarcastically as he let Zoro in.
"So, what's going on?" Zoro didn't pay the teacher any mind and came up to Alex and sat on the chair beside him.
"Nothing much, they are thinking of taking us on an excursion out of the city". Alex shrugged his shoulders as he said.
"Good, finally some action". Zoro stretxhed his waist as he nodded.
"Mr Roronoa, please be quiet. You are already late. So listen to the class carefully". The teacher said sternly as he started his lecture on various Martial arts and monster theories.
Zoro was already in dreamland before the teacher could even open his book. The teacher shook his head and didn't bother with him as this was a daily occurrence.
"Darling, who are you going to include in your team?" Zero-Two asked as she looked at Alex with a smile that wasn't a smile.
"Didn't you hear, we can have 10 people in the team. So all of you will fit right in". Alex smiled as he felt like he dodged a bullet.
"Che". Hancock clicked her tongue as the girls looked at her with narrowed eyes. She just whistled like she had no clue what's going on.
Alex just smiled at their antics and continued to listen to the teacher. Although the course was basic but amassing knowledge was never a bad thing.
The lecture continued and Alex just paid attention to some things while talking with the girls in class. The teacher never interrupted as he could care less if they listened.
As long as they pass their assessments then they can stay here or they will booted out of the class without consideration.
The Top 10 of the class were Alex and his girls as he had given them some good techniques. Zoro was also able to learn Haki as Alex thought about having a right hand man and a good friend.
Zoro was loyal and he repaid his due debts. So having a chance to get a loyal friend and a Righthand man never hurts anyway.
After finishing school, Alex got out of class with the girls. "Hey Zero-Two, you coming back or staying with Robin". Alex asked as he looked over to Zero-Two.
"I will coming with you now, Darling". Zero-Two smiled as she walked beside him.
"Let's go get Hanabi-chan or she'll pout on me again". Alex laughed as he thought About her and started walking to her class.
"Alex-kun, are you coming over?" Hinata asked with a smile as she said in her sweet and shy voice.
"Yeah or Hanabi-chan won't let me go". Alex rubbed the back of his head as he smiled.
They made their way to Hanabi's class and saw her coming out alone. When she spotted them, she ran on her small legs and lunged into Alex's arms.
He quickly caught her and picked her up with one arm. "Hey Hanabi-chan, I will go with you to the Dojo". Alex smiled as he kissed her cute cheek.
"Yay! Then let's go!" Hanabi quickly shouted as she pointed ahead.
Hearing her, the girls giggled and kissed her cheeks one by one. Then all of them made their way to the exit of the school.
'Ah, Dear is so gentle with kids. He will live it if I give birth to his daughter'. Seeing Alex happily interacting with Hanabi. Hancock was lost in her own thoughts as she held her cheeks in her hands.