"Plop."
The door was pulled open, and a chalkboard eraser fell gracefully, hitting someone on the head.
Chalk dust puffed into a cloud on the newcomer's silver hair, and then the eraser clattered to the ground.
"Wow, he fell into the trap!" Naruto grinned happily, acting quite foolishly after successfully ambushing their new Jonin Instructor.
"Sensei, I tried to stop him, but..." Sakura put on a flustered look, but internally, she was secretly pleased.
Sasuke remained silent, but the Jonin Instructor's reaction piqued his interest.
'There was no lightning-fast dodge, no casual foresight implying he had seen through such petty tricks long ago. But at least there should have been some reaction as the eraser fell...'
"Kakashi, you're so embarrassing."
A man wearing a black mask and a Jonin vest patted his hair walked in, and another voice followed behind him.
The other person is a dark-haired young man wearing the same Jonin vest, with a helpless smile on his face.
Naruto and Sakura were stunned, 'Why was there a second person? And he seemed somewhat familiar.'
"Hattori-sensei?" Sasuke was even more surprised by this, as he recognized the person and couldn't help but sit up straight.
Kakashi glanced back at Logan and said, "If you're embarrassed, you shouldn't have come along."
'... You actually wanted to argue in front of the students?' Logan silently wiped his sweat, deciding not to stoop to the level of this teacher with zero achievements.
"I am the Jonin Instructor of Team 7, your guiding teacher." Kakashi picked up the sinful chalk eraser from the ground and said, "How should I put it? My first impression of you guys... you're quite annoying."
"..."
Saying such heart-wrenching words so bluntly caused the three members of Team 7 to twitch their mouths, and they suddenly felt that their future will be gloomy.
"Then…" Kakashi reluctantly pointed to Logan behind him, "He is your second teacher, the assistant teacher of Team 7."
"Huh?"
The children, even Sasuke, all had a 'you must be joking' expression upon hearing this, which hurt Logan a bit. He felt that the introductory speech he had prepared now seemed useless.
Under the varied gazes, he awkwardly raised his hand, "Ha, haha, hello everyone."
…
Half a day earlier, Logan and Kakashi had briefly discussed the team-leading issues before heading together to the Hokage's Office.
All the Jonin Instructors would come here first to be informed about the students they were assigned.
When Yu Xiaobai and Kakashi arrived, it was too late. Many people had already arrived. Logan also saw many familiar figures, such as Asuma, Kurenai, Guy, etc. In fact, many Jonin had been in the Hokage's Office the previous day when the Scroll of Seals was stolen, but now, the atmosphere was more vivid and special.
In a Ninja Village, Jonin are always scarce, so everyone basically knows each other. Kakashi quickly chatted with a few acquaintances, automatically ignoring Guy's perpetual passionate speeches. The conversation was friendly, and the atmosphere was harmonious. However, many cast puzzled glances at Logan's appearance.
Logan had been wandering outside for three years, and before that, he was quietly completing tasks in the ANBU, known only to those within the inner circle. So, although he was of the same generation as Asuma, Kurenai, and Guy, his face was unfamiliar to most.
Besides, he looked a little too young...
Logan remained calm about this. He had already expected such reactions. He knew that even if he kept a low profile, his brilliance still shone through.
Faced with the curious crowd, Kakashi could only explain with a stiff face, which was followed by exclamations of surprise from others. After all, teaching assistant was quite novel.
"It turned out to be Raiden Hattori. I've heard of him in ANBU before..."
"Two Jonin leading one team, and learning teaching techniques from Kakashi... Man, why don't I get such opportunities?"
When there are two jounin, the burden on the team will definitely be greatly reduced, but the disadvantages are also obvious. The two teachers might have different personalities and combat styles, which could lead to conflicting ideas.
Amidst the envious (and somewhat sarcastic) teasing from his colleagues, Kakashi was mentally prepared. When Hiruzen appeared, the meeting room gradually quieted down.
Hiruzen nodded slightly upon seeing Logan and then deliberately avoided Kakashi's resentful gaze. He coughed lightly and brought out a crystal ball with the evil function, then quickly started the assignment briefing without wasting words.
Other than the unknown background characters, the team assignments for the Konoha 12 remained unchanged. After the meeting, the Jonin Instructors were to meet their students in the afternoon. Logan, seeing Kakashi had thoughtfully called him in the morning, offered to treat him to a meal. Understanding the hint, Kakashi accepted without hesitation, and they had barbecue before Kakashi slowly left the restaurant.
"Kakashi, where are you going?" When Logan saw that the other party was going in the wrong direction, a premonition arose in his heart.
"Go back and catch up on some sleep." Kakashi replied calmly.
Logan stared blankly, and deliberately reminded, "Well, the afternoon meeting in the classroom is coming up soon..."
"There's no rush." Kakashi waved his hand, " Whether those three kids pass my test is still unknown. They should just obediently wait there." After saying that, he pulled out a copy of 'Icha Icha Paradise' from his ninja pouch.
'Sure enough, he intended to be late.' When Logan saw it, he could only feel sorry for Sasuke and the others. During the meal, Kakashi had roughly mentioned a test he would conduct later.
Since Kakashi was in charge, Logan decided to take it easy. Not just because of the original work, but also because if something really happens, it would be Kakashi's responsibility.
Time passed slowly for the three forgotten students. When Logan met Kakashi at the Academy's entrance, he looked up at the sun with feigned seriousness, "It's been quite a while. I'm really ashamed."
Kakashi, looking slightly less disheveled, glanced at Logan, "What did you do at noon?"
"Slept, just like you. Actually, I didn't sleep well last night either."
"..."
Hearing this, Kakashi's mood became quite complicated. He remembered that Hiruzen once jokingly called them 'the laziest duo'.
'Sometimes his words and deeds are strange, but his strength is extraordinary. Raiden Hattori is indeed a formidable man.'
The two of them arrived at the designated classroom one after the other. Most of the classrooms they passed by was already empty.
"Plop!"
The chalk eraser on the door hit Kakashi's head with ease. Logan, who was already prepared to watch the show, couldn't help but cover his forehead in disdain, 'Kakashi, you really are a scary teacher.'
'Well, Team 7 might become a scary team in the future.'
…
"Anyway, everyone should introduce themselves first."
On a rooftop somewhere, the sunlight was just blocked out, creating a pleasant breeze on an otherwise ideal day. After a less-than-ideal first meeting, Kakashi leaned against the railing and clapped his hands.
Opposite him sat Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto in various postures, while Logan stood next to him, ready to watch the show.