The first lesson wasn't even over, yet the atmosphere in the classroom had completely shifted.
The skeptical gazes from earlier had turned into curiosity and respect.
Kakashi, Obito, Gai, and Rin all remained silent, but it was clear they were processing everything Satoru had just taught them.
Still, he had to follow the standard curriculum. If he strayed too far from convention, he might get fired before he could make a real impact.
Clearing his throat, Satoru turned back to the board and wrote:
"Ninja History – Key Events"
The class collectively groaned.
"Aaah, history again!?"
"Sensei, you got us all excited earlier, and now we're back to boring lectures!?"
Obito slumped over his desk, face twisted like a deflated steamed bun.
Satoru smirked.
"No, I won't make you take meaningless notes."
He tapped his chalk against the board lightly before speaking in a serious tone.
"Do you know why modern-day ninjas can use jutsu?"
Silence.
"It all began with one monumental event in history."
"The emergence of the Sage of Six Paths."
At that, even Kakashi raised an eyebrow.
Satoru continued:
"The Sage of Six Paths, also known as Ootsutsuki Hagoromo, was the founder of the ninja world as we know it today. He didn't just create chakra—he laid the foundation for all ninjutsu and the ideology of 'peace through strength.'"
The class exchanged glances, clearly intrigued by how their intern teacher told the story.
"So… was he strong?"
The one who spoke was Genma Shiranui, a boy with spiky brown hair—destined to become a skilled ninja in the future.
Satoru's smirk deepened.
"Strong? He once sliced the moon in half with a single swing."
The class: "..."
Obito nearly choked on his own spit.
"You're kidding! He cut the moon in half!?"
Satoru nodded seriously.
"Not just that. He also defeated a monstrous being known as the Ten-Tails—something no ordinary ninja could ever hope to fight."
Kakashi narrowed his eyes, a flicker of interest crossing his face. It was clear he hadn't expected an intern teacher to possess such deep knowledge.
The class, now fully engaged, had long forgotten their earlier boredom.
Dismissal and an Unexpected Conversation
The school bell rang, signaling the end of class. Students began gathering their belongings, ready to leave.
Satoru let out a quiet sigh of relief.
At least he had survived his first lesson without raising too much suspicion…
Or so he thought.
A group of students remained clustered around him.
Kakashi, Obito, Rin, Gai, Genma, Ebisu, Iwashi Tatami, and Umino Ikkaku—the most promising talents of their generation.
Obito scratched his head, frowning slightly.
"Sensei Hoshino… you're kinda weird."
Satoru flinched.
Did I already blow my cover!?
But Obito continued:
"You're not like the other teachers. They just make us train, memorize facts, and scold us when we get things wrong. But your way of teaching… it's easy to understand."
Rin nodded, her eyes shining with admiration.
"Yes! The way you told the story of the Sage of Six Paths—it felt like we were actually there, not just hearing another dry lesson."
Satoru chuckled softly, warmth spreading through his chest.
He hadn't expected such a simple lesson to change how these kids viewed him.
An Unexpected Challenge
As they talked, a group of workers passed by the schoolyard.
One of them, face strained with effort, was struggling to carry a massive wooden beam.
Another worker sighed in frustration.
"Another extension to the school, huh? This thing is way too heavy."
A third worker grumbled.
"Where are the ninja when you need them? If we had help, this job would be done in no time."
Satoru didn't even think—he stepped forward.
"Need a hand?"
The workers turned, surprised.
One of them laughed.
"Haha, thanks for the offer, kid, but this thing's no joke. No way one guy can lift it alone."
And then—
THUD!
Satoru casually hoisted the massive beam onto his shoulder as if it weighed nothing more than a grocery bag.
The entire schoolyard fell silent.
Obito: "..."
Gai: "..."
Kakashi: "…!!"
The workers: "WHAT THE—!?"
They gawked, completely dumbfounded that a young ninja had lifted something so heavy without even using chakra.
The students were equally stunned.
Ebisu adjusted his glasses, his voice trembling.
"…That's… not something a Chunin should be capable of."
With ease, Satoru set the beam down and dusted off his hands.
"All done. Need me to help with anything else?"
One of the workers shook his head frantically, face pale.
"No… no, that's fine! You—you've done more than enough!"
But just as he said that—
GRRRRRRLLLLL…
A monstrous growl echoed through the courtyard.
Satoru froze.
The students: "..."
Obito burst into laughter.
"HAHAHA! Sensei, you're strong, but your stomach is even stronger!"
Satoru's face twitched as he clutched his traitorous stomach in embarrassment.
And then—the system's voice echoed in his mind.
[One Piece Physique Activated.] [Trait Effect: Enhanced stamina recovery through food consumption.] [Digestion rate is 10 times faster than a normal human.]
Satoru's eyes twitched.
Wait… does this mean I'll have to eat like a monster for the rest of my life!?
And sure enough—
When Satoru sat down to eat with his students, he devoured eight bowls of ramen, four servings of rice, two plates of grilled meat, three bowls of soup, and a mountain of desserts.
The restaurant owner's hands trembled as he accepted payment, while the students solidified a new belief:
Hoshino-sensei… is not normal.
(To be continued in Chapter 4 – The Students Start Investigating Their Teacher.)