In the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the large glass wall into the classroom. One by one, students began to fill the bright desks and chairs. Logan stood on the platform, feeling the attention of numerous eyes on him, and pretended to calmly glance at Aida and the other retired ANBU's member.
'Wow, the retired ANBU's member with the intense aura was resting with a high level of decorum, exuding a masterful presence that was impressive. Uncle Aida also looked completely at ease, smiling gently at the incoming students.'
It was time for the 'lecture' part of their exchange event. The Academy had provided them with a large classroom, which is probably used for regular meetings or large classes held by several classes, and can hold over a hundred people.
Logan knew emotions could be contagious and that he couldn't afford to perform poorly. After all, he had seen all kinds of situations. Taking a deep breath, Logan gradually met the curious eyes of the students.
To his surprise, there are more students who showed up than he had expected. Even after the seats were filled, many kids ran in excitedly and stood when they couldn't find a place to sit. Along with numerous observing Chunin teachers, the room was abuzz with anticipation.
"Uncle Aida, during the exchange meeting, every time people from relevant departments give lectures, did so many children come?" Logan asked Aida softly, assuming that attendance was usually voluntary.
"Not really." Aida said. He was very pleased to see so many diligent and studious Konoha's students, "The last lecture by Medical-Nin only had a third of the room filled."
"Could it be because we're from the ANBU?" Logan quickly realized the appeal. Sure enough, ANBU's profession attracts more attention. The mysterious identity, superb skills, especially the fact that they wear a gimmicky mask when on duty, favorite among many young, impressionable minds.
Aida nodded and patted Logan on the shoulder, "You seem a little nervous."
"Not at all." Logan replied with solemn expression. His eyes were firm, and he pushed Aida's hand away without hesitation.
Aida laughed but said nothing more, "Just don't forget what to say. You're the finale."
"No problem."
When the clock struck the start of the lecture, Aida put down his watch, signaled to a teacher at the back, and began closing the doors.
The stern ANBU, who had been still as a statue, opened his eyes at the right moment. Logan marveled at how precisely he could maintain his imposing act.
"Creak."
With the sound of the doors closing, Logan and the other two stood in a line before nearly two hundred students. The noisy voice in the classroom slowly became quieter, until the most naughty child was also inexplicably fell silent under the weight of the atmosphere.
It can't be helped. If an expert wants to give a lecture, they must not make a pretentious speech!
The room was filled with young, eager faces. Logan recognized many characters from the original story and many more unfamiliar faces, all staring with bright eyes.
He even noticed a few very young children, barely tall enough to reach the desks, 'How had they been persuaded to come?'
"Hello everyone, we are retirees from Konoha's ANBU..." Aida spoke, his voice sounded clear in the silence room.
There is not much humor in his speech, as Aida and the serious ANBU are probably not good at this. After the formulaic beginning, he quickly moved into the main topic.
"We'll be talking about the Three Body Technique".
Logan found this topic incredibly dull, and it was likely the same for these kids who hadn't yet graduated. The large attendance was undoubtedly due to the ANBU's reputation.
"What? I thought I was going to talk about something interesting." Ino's head immediately slumped onto her desk, and her golden ponytail hung down weakly, "Why is it the Three Body Technique? Haven't we already been taught this?"
Sakura, who is sitting next to her due to lack of seating, surprisingly agreed, "Yeah, although we still struggle to perform them, Iruka-sensei has already explained the principles..."
Seated further down the row near the window were more familiar faces. Shikamaru, rather than sleeping, was actually paying attention to the first ANBU's lecture on the Transformation Technique.
"Shikamaru, aren't you bored? Want some chips?" Choji, with his chubby face covered in chip crumbs, took advantage of the chaotic classroom scene to offer Shikamaru a handful of chips.
"Let's just listen for now. After all, they are from the ANBU..." Shikamaru waved his hand and declined, feeling unsure.
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There are various reactions coming from the audiences. After all, children who have not graduated from the Academy and grown into real Ninjas are not as patient as adults.
'I knew it...' Logan thought helplessly. He immediately saw Choji's wild chip-eating spree. Shino, who was hidden behind a few rows of people in the lower left corner, silently took out two bugs, getting ready to let the bugs fight. As for Sakura and Ino... well, they were back to watching Sasuke again.
'Sure enough, if you talk about 'Ten Silent Killing Techniques', 'B-rank and Above Area Ninjutsu', or 'Decryption of Operation XX against Sunagakure Five Years Ago', the effect will definitely be a hundred times better than what it is now.' Logan's thoughts started wandering. In any case, the first part of the lecture wasn't his responsibility.
Fortunately, it seemed that for his sake, Sasuke still sat up straight and listened attentively.
In fact, it was the right thing to do. The insights of a Ninja, who has experienced all kinds of infiltration and undercover missions, and has been through a lot of life and death situations, has an understanding of the Three Body Technique far surpassed the understanding of an average Chunin teacher. The stern retired ANBU ignored the slight awkwardness in the air, and continued speaking in a loud, clear voice.
The aura of lethal experience emanating from his every move kept the kids in check. As long as the classroom was quiet, some information would inevitably sink in. Once the students recognized the valuable insights being shared, those who understood began to pay serious attention.
Occasionally, live demonstrations were incorporated, with Aida and Logan illustrating the content through practical applications of the Transformation Technique, enemy versus ally scenarios, and cooperative techniques... The same is true when it is Aida's turn of Clone Technique, and the class suddenly becomes lively. The combination of substantial, practical content and engaging demonstrations made time fly. By the time it was Logan's turn, most students and even the teachers were paying close attentionBy the time it was Logan's turn, most students and even the teachers were paying close attentionBy the time it was Logan's turn, most students and even the teachers were paying close attention.
"Ahem, then, now let me start talking about the last one, which is, the Body Replacement Technique." Logan, mentally prepared, stepped forward, and said, "My name is Raiden Hattori, Konoha's Jonin. Ah, by the way, I look quite young, don't I? But actually..."
"Yes, sensei, you are really young! How strange!"
Logan paused for a moment, and his words were cut off in mid-sentence. He looked at the yellow hair popping out in the middle of the room with a painful expression.
"And what's your name, student?"