Naruto :I will survive

Man is a social being. Even children unconsciously form groups: large ones, seven or eight people, and small ones, two or three.

Minato, due to his attractive appearance and gentle, friendly nature, was surrounded by a group of peers.

Kano's gaze slid over the crowded seats around him and then moved toward a more secluded corner of the classroom. He had no desire to fit in. Even his previous involvement with a street gang had been a forced measure. Since childhood, he had been used to relying only on himself and firmly believed that no one but himself would be his support.

Noticing that Kano had ignored him again, Minato, under the watchful eyes of those around him, slowly lowered his hand, rubbed the back of his head, smiled awkwardly, and sat down. But at the moment when he sat down, his gaze, cast in Kano's direction, was clearly perplexed. His good-natured nature did not allow him to be offended, but Kano's strange isolation aroused genuine curiosity in him.

As soon as he sat down, his friends immediately began asking him if he knew Kano. Minato gave them evasive answers, and this uncertainty made his comrades consider the newcomer rude.

Kano chose a seat in the last row by the window, on the left side of the classroom. There was no one there. As he sat down, he looked out at the school yard. It was a hot summer day, the sun was blinding his eyes, and its bright light seemed to reflect off everything around him.

About ten minutes later, the classroom door swung open with a bang and a stern-faced man with an eye patch over his left eye walked in. When he closed the door behind him, the hubbub in the classroom instantly died down.

The one-eyed man, noticing the silence, nodded slightly. His sharp gaze scanned everyone present, then he headed towards the teacher's desk. His gait was slightly uneven.

After the end of World War II, the teaching staff was excellent. The teachers at the Academy were retired veteran ninja. These elite fighters were forced to leave the battlefield. Those who survived the battles either remained unharmed or suffered injuries that affected their fighting ability. For example, the one-eyed man had damaged chakra channels in his left leg. And although he was a chunin, he could lose to even a genin in a fight.

The man was of a strong build. He wore a Konoha forehead protector on his forehead, and his hair was hidden under a blue bandana. His features were sharp, and a cross-shaped scar above his right eye made him look even more menacing.

"My name is Sawaki. I will be your teacher. I will not say unnecessary words. If any of you show yourself unworthy, then I advise you to go home immediately," Sawaki said in an icy tone. His voice echoed in the minds of every child. His appearance and demeanor alone made many involuntarily feel fear.

At the same time, in the Hokage's office...

Hiruzen, having finished signing the documents, walked to the window and looked towards the Ninja Academy. Knowing Sawaki's character, he said, "The real training will only begin in three years, not now. Don't be too strict with them."

Little did he know that Sawaki had decided to give the kids a serious shake-up from the start. Although it's worth noting that if he had a choice, he wouldn't have appointed Sawaki as a teacher.

The classroom was deathly silent. Under the pressure of Sawaki's commanding aura, many lowered their eyes. Only a few continued to look at him, among those few were Kano and Minato.

Within a few seconds, Sawaki had memorized those who had not given in to his pressure. Then he softened his aura, clapped his hands, and in a softer, but still muffled voice, said, "Now then, from left to right. Please briefly introduce yourself."

...

After a short introduction, Sawaki immediately began his lesson: "Chakra is the energy that arises from the fusion of spiritual and physical energy. It is necessary for using ninja techniques. The first condition for becoming a ninja is to learn to control chakra."

Sawaki's voice was devoid of any enthusiasm, but he spoke in a measured, clear voice that made it seem like a lecture. He held up three fingers and said, "You have three years to learn to be a ninja."

He then lowered two fingers and his tone became much stern: "But you only have one year to prove that you have the ability to do this. If you cannot form chakra after a year, you can return home."

The sound of swallowing could be heard in the classroom. When Sawaki finished speaking, there was such silence that even that sound seemed loud. Kano's heart sank. If he couldn't learn to control chakra within a year, he would lose all chances. Then, he clenched his fists imperceptibly, and his gaze became more determined.

"Becoming a ninja isn't that easy." Sawaki's voice deepened as if he remembered something that made him even more serious.

...

Kano had learned nothing new in half a day. Sawaki's explanations had only given him a general idea of ​​the system of this world.

Ninja is a general name for people with special abilities. Genin, chunin, jonin, Hokage...

There was a clear hierarchy among ninja based on the amount of chakra and the ability to use techniques. Those who mastered techniques had an innate talent for controlling chakra.

Back home, Kano was still thinking about the ninja. He had only just learned about the profession and was not even a genin yet. As Sawaki had said, it would take him three years to get a chance to become one. Moreover, if he could not control chakra, the path to becoming a ninja would be closed to him.

Sawaki, their teacher, was a chunin. That meant Orochimaru, who had taken him in, was at least a jonin. If he could control his chakra, he could ask Orochimaru for help. It would be much more effective than Sawaki's methodical training. A small smile appeared on Kano's young face at the thought. In the end, meeting Orochimaru, despite his initial displeasure, wasn't so bad.

"So far, everything is going well," Kano whispered, looking at his small palms, determination burning in his eyes.