"Introduce yourselves, your name, the Jutsu you specialize in, or your strengths."
Uchiha Yoichi spoke to the three subordinates in front of him—two females and one male. One of them belonged to the Hyuga Clan, but probably from the Branch Family. The Main Family would certainly not hand them over to this Uchiha for guidance.
Originally, he should have gone to the Ninja Academy teacher to get the transcripts, which would indicate each student's specialties, but Uchiha Yoichi forgot about this matter, so he simply let them introduce themselves.
Hyuga Satomi glanced around. She was at the far right and then spoke up, "My name is Hyuga Satomi, from the Hyuga Branch Family. I specialize in Gentle Fist, love sweet food, dislike sour and spicy food, hope... hope to become stronger."
"My name is Chishima Ichihiko. I specialize in Ninja tools throwing. Since my father is a blacksmith, I often played with ninja tools when I was young. I like barbecue, there's nothing I particularly dislike, and I hope to become the Hokage of Konoha Village."
When it was Yuhi Kurenai's turn, she opened up, "My name is Yuhi Kurenai, specializing in Illusion Technique. I like... snacks like small octopus and there's nothing I really dislike. I hope to become a strong person like Lady Tsunade!"
After saying this, Yuhi Kurenai secretly felt relieved. She almost mentioned her dislike for cake just now; since her teammate mentioned liking sweets, saying she disliked cake might cause misunderstanding even if unintended.
Uchiha Yoichi listened to the introductions from the three and tapped his fingers, acknowledging that Sarutobi Hiruzen's assignment made some sense.
One specializing in Taijutsu, one in Ninja tools throwing, and one in Illusion Technique, all areas he's skilled in.
"My name is Uchiha Yoichi, and I happen to specialize in what you specialize in. My job is to guide you to avoid dying in Ninja tasks or on the battlefield, and also, do not disobey my orders unless you choose to leave this squad."
Uchiha Yoichi spoke in a calm tone to the three. Being a Ninja isn't all fun and games, and he's not a nanny; they're expected to grow up, not necessarily by killing immediately, but if they aren't prepared in three months, they aren't suited to be Ninjas.
"It's still early today, let's take on two tasks to warm up, try to complete them before dinner."
After saying this, Uchiha Yoichi headed towards the Hokage Building.
Yuhi Kurenai and the three others widened their eyes at this and, after exchanging glances, decided to follow him.
Inside them arose a bad premonition; they felt that future training under Instructor Jonin Uchiha Yoichi would be challenging.
Uchiha Yoichi led the three to the Hokage Building to directly find the task unit. Usually, at the time of new graduates from the Ninja Academy, Sarutobi Hiruzen personally assigns the tasks.
But now there are too many affairs in Konoha, leaving Sarutobi Hiruzen no time to handle these D-Class and C-Class tasks.
"Let me see what D-Class tasks are available."
After Uchiha Yoichi said this, a Ninja from the task unit took out two scrolls and respectfully handed them over to him saying, "Jonin Yoichi, these are all the current D-Class tasks in Konoha."
Yuhi Kurenai and the three saw this, exchanged glances, and suddenly felt that this Instructor Jonin was quite formidable, commanding such respect from the task unit Ninjas.
"I'll take this one."
Uchiha Yoichi chose a task to clear river debris. Originally intending to take on more tasks, he gave up the idea upon realizing the three were unlikely to manage water walking, which might prevent task completion today.
After registering the task information, Uchiha Yoichi led the trio towards the task location.
"Have you three learned tree climbing and water walking?"
Uchiha Yoichi suddenly asked Yuhi Kurenai and Hyuga Satomi, to which they all shook their heads, and Chishima Ichihiko raised his hand and spoke up, "Teacher, I can climb trees, but not very tall ones..."
"It's an application of Chakra—walking on trees and on water. Hyuga Satomi and Yuhi Kurenai, neither of you learned?"
The two females felt a bit embarrassed hearing Uchiha Yoichi call their names, exchanged glances, and then said, "Teacher, I only learned tree climbing, haven't learned water walking yet..."
"Me too."
Students from Ninja families have faster training progress compared to those from civilian families.
"Then let's learn on site. Chishima Ichihiko, your progress is slow, you need to double up today; if you can't learn in an hour, prepare to bathe in the sewage channel today."
Upon hearing this, Yuhi Kurenai and the three felt a shiver. Even Chishima Ichihiko, a boy, would not willingly bathe in a sewage channel.
Upon reaching Konoha Village's drainage channel, Uchiha Yoichi stopped and said to them, "The water here is clean enough, let's start from here."
"Water walking, also known as water surface walking, allows a Ninja to adapt to various terrains during battle, such as cliffs and water surfaces. Fights can occur on various terrains, requiring constant Chakra extraction and utilization during combat. Mastering water surface walking enables you to call yourselves Ninjas."
After finishing, Uchiha Yoichi demonstrated to the trio by gathering Chakra underfoot and then walking on the water surface as if on firm ground.
"The principle is extracting Chakra, then continuously releasing it from the soles to counteract your own weight, thereby achieving water walking; words alone won't work, you should try for yourselves."
After saying this and seeing that the trio was not eager to move, he coldly said, "I believe I've advised you best follow my orders, or do you plan to return to the Ninja Academy to retake for a year?"