Starting with the troublemakers of Konoha, the pressure extends throughout the entire ninja world.

The next day, at the Ninja Academy.

Junji Ito stood on the podium and made the announcement.

"Today we will have a simulated battle practice."

"Two people per team, teams can be formed freely."

The classroom suddenly became lively.

Aoba glanced at Minato Namikaze, and Minato happened to look over as well.

"Team up?" Minato asked.

"No," Qingyu said expressionlessly.

"I want to be in a group with Nonou."

Minato Namikaze paused, then asked, "Why?"

"Because I'm in the same group as you, I'll always be second," Qingyu said matter-of-factly.

"If I'm in a group with Nonou, I can be number one."

[The system detected that the host is causing mental stress to Minato Namikaze.]

[Pressure value +20]

[Obtained: Fragment of the Instantaneous Movement Technique x3]

Minato Namikaze was both amused and exasperated: "Then good luck."

Aoba and Yakushi Nono formed a team and were assigned to be opponents of two boys from their class.

"The rules are simple: knock your opponent down or force them out of the ring to win."

"Now...begin!"

Qingyu stood still.

The two boys exchanged a glance and rushed towards him at the same time.

Clearly, they thought Qingyu was an easy target.

After all, his training results are usually above average.

But he didn't have any particularly outstanding performances.

The basic qualities of an ordinary villager in Konoha.

A genius under pressure, a soft target tormented, and an isolated, disdainful person.

It's still a forum-style environment.

Qingyu sighed.

He didn't want to reveal too much of his strength, but he also didn't want to lose.

"Nonou," he whispered.

"The one on the left is for you."

"it is good."

Yakushi Nonou greeted the boy on her left, her palm radiating a faint glow of chakra.

That was a variation of the Palm Healing Technique, not used for healing, but to disrupt the opponent's chakra flow.

Qingyu then faced the boy on her right.

The opponent threw a punch, and Qingyu dodged it by sidestepping.

At the same time, a slight burst of chakra erupted from beneath his feet.

His basic application of the Instantaneous Movement Technique instantly boosted his movement speed.

He slipped behind the other person, placed his palm on their back, and gave them a gentle push.

The other person staggered two steps and bumped into another boy who was being entangled by Yakushi Nonou.

The two collided and both fell to the ground.

The whole process took less than five seconds.

Junji Ito raised an eyebrow.

"The Qingyu team wins."

Minato Namikaze clapped from below the stage, his eyes filled with surprise and excitement.

After stepping down from the stage, Minato leaned over and asked, "That movement you just made..."

"What's wrong?" Qingyu asked without changing her expression.

"Isn't it just a simple teleportation technique? Minato, you should be able to do that too, right?"

[The system detected that the host is causing mental stress to Minato Namikaze.]

[Pressure value +15]

[Obtained: Fragment of the Instantaneous Movement Technique x2]

Minato Namikaze asked seriously, "You know the Body Flicker Technique?"

"No," Qingyu readily admitted.

"I've only learned a little bit."

"The fur alone is already impressive." Minato Namikaze's eyes sparkled.

"Qingyu-kun, you are indeed very strong."

Looking at his sincere expression, Qingyu suddenly felt a pang of conscience.

Why is this child so happy even when he's being pressured?

Does he have any masochistic tendencies?

After the simulated battle, it's lunch break time.

Qingyu sat alone under a tree by the playground, looking through the system panel.

Current pressure level: 352

Available fragments:

• Life Force Fragment ×23 (from Senju Nawaki)

• Fragment of Body Flicker Technique x15 (from Minato Namikaze)

• Flying Thunder God Perception Fragment ×3 (from Minato Namikaze)

• Wind Release Chakra Fragment x18 (from Minato Namikaze)

• Healing Palm Technique Fragment x8 (from Tsunade)

• Fragment of Super Strength x5 (from Tsunade)

• 12 Medical Talent Fragments (from Pharmacist Nonou)

• Chakra Control Fragments x15 (from multiple sources)

His biggest discovery over the past month is that the same object can be subjected to repeated pressure.

However, the benefits from each stress level will decrease.

The rope tree initially provided 30 points, but now it has dropped to around 10 points.

Furthermore, the "drop pool" differs for different objects.

Minato Namikaze primarily drops the Body Flicker Technique and Wind Attribute.

The rope tree has lost its vitality.

Tsunade lost her medical ninjutsu and superhuman strength.

Yakushi Nonou lost her medical talent and chakra control.

To get more fragments, you need to broaden the scope of the stressors.

As Qingyu was pondering who her next target would be, she suddenly heard footsteps.

Nawaki ran over excitedly: "Aoba! I heard you won in the simulation battle today?"

"Mm." Qingyu nodded.

"Impressive!" Rope Tree sat down next to him.

"I heard you took down your opponent in just a few seconds."

"Just lucky," Qingyu said.

"Unlike Nawaki-senpai, who could use multiple ninjutsu in his third year, a genius is a genius."

[The host has been detected exerting mental stress on the "Thousand-Handed Nawaki".]

[Pressure value +12]

[Obtained: Life Force Shard x2]

Nawaki scratched his head, a little embarrassed: "No, not really... My sister is much more amazing. She's been developing a new medical ninjutsu lately."

Qingyu's heart stirred.

Is Tsunade developing new medical ninjutsu?

With the Second Shinobi World War approaching, Tsunade is indeed pushing for the systematization of medical ninjas.

If I remember correctly, she later proposed two initiatives: "Ninja squads should be equipped with medical ninjas" and "Medical ninja training courses".

It had a profound impact on Konoha.

"What kind of ninjutsu?" Qingyu asked.

"I'm not quite sure either," Nawaki said.

"I've only heard that it's a ninjutsu that can instantly heal injuries."

Qingyu's pupils contracted.

"That sounds impressive," Qingyu said calmly.

"As expected of Lady Tsunade's brother, he even knows such confidential information. A commoner like me doesn't even have the right to listen in."

[Pressure value +10]

[Obtained: Life Force Shard x1]

Nawaki quickly said, "Aoba, don't say that! If you're interested, I can ask my sister if she'd be willing to teach you some medical ninjutsu..."

"Forget it." Qingyu shook his head. "Lady Tsunade is so busy, she doesn't have time to bother with a nobody like me."

As he said this, he glanced out of the corner of his eye toward the direction of the teaching building.

There was a window there, and the curtains were swaying slightly.

Someone is watching him.

Qingyu's lips curled up slightly.

The Third Hokage, or Danzo?

Regardless of who it was, his words have already been conveyed.

An orphan with mediocre talent longs to learn medical ninjutsu but has no way of doing so.

This is the best basic protective color.

"Azure Feather".

Minato Namikaze's voice came from behind.

Aoba turned around and saw Minato looking at him intently.

I want to ask you a question.

"ask."

"Why do you always say you're a 'little person' or a 'commoner'?" Minato Namikaze stared directly into his eyes.

"You are clearly very strong. Your Body Flicker Technique, your tactical judgment, your chakra control."

He's better than most of the people I've met at school.

I don't understand why you keep belittling yourself.

Qingyu fell silent.

He didn't expect Minato Namikaze to ask that question.

Rope Tree looked at him, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Because..." Qingyu carefully considered her words.

"Because that's just how the world is."

"People without blood ties or backgrounds will always have a ceiling, no matter how hard they try."

"When I say I'm a nobody, I'm not being modest; I'm stating the facts."

[The system detected that the host is causing mental stress to Minato Namikaze.]

[Pressure value +25]

[Obtained: Flying Thunder God Perception Fragment ×2]

[The host has been detected exerting mental stress on the "Thousand-Handed Nawaki".]

[Pressure value +15]

[Obtained: Life Force Shard x3]

Minato Namikaze's expression turned serious.

I don't think so.

"The Hokage said that the Will of Fire does not belong to any one clan."

"It belongs to all those who are willing to burn themselves for Konoha. Bloodline cannot determine everything, and I firmly believe that."

"All the villagers of Konoha, like you and me, believe the same!"

Qingyu looked at him.

Golden hair, deep blue eyes, and a serious expression.

The future Fourth Hokage, the Yellow Flash, a hero who sacrificed himself to protect the village.

"You're right." Qingyu suddenly smiled.

"I was being narrow-minded."

Minato Namikaze also smiled.

Rope Tree breathed a sigh of relief.

Qingyu, however, was planning something else.

When Minato Namikaze said "The Hokage said so" earlier.

His system displayed a new notification.

[Detected that the host is exerting mental stress on Hiruzen Sarutobi (indirectly)]

[Pressure value +3]

As expected, the Third Hokage was also spying.

Eyes are everywhere in this school.

Qingyu suppressed her smile and reverted to being an ordinary orphan.

But in his heart, an even bolder plan was taking shape.

Danzo, the Third Hokage, Tsunade, Minato, Nawaki...

The entire Hidden Leaf Village was the target of his pressure.

All he needed was to find the right way to do it without exposing himself.

He gets what he wants from everyone.

After all, in the world of Naruto, he was just an ordinary villager without any bloodline.

If I don't become a troublemaker, what else can I be?

Core support? Or cannon fodder?