There is a large building in Sunagakure.
It holds extraordinary significance for every Shinobi and Shinobi clan that has joined Sunagakure in recent years.
Because this was once their safe haven when they were most confused and lost.
This building has seen many Shinobi depart, and at the same time, welcomed many new ones.
"We're here, Dai-san. This is your new home in Sunagakure."
Opening the door revealed a standard two-bedroom, one-living room, one-bathroom unit. Since Sunagakure maintains and renovates this building annually...
...although many people have lived here, the facilities still look virtually brand new.
"Wow, this is our new home? It looks so beautiful!"
Little Maito Gai was already ecstatic upon seeing the new place. In all his life, this was the first time he had ever lived somewhere so nice!
"You could say that. This will be your new home for a long time, except that it doesn't come with a title deed.
So, I suggest that if you save up enough money, Dai-san, you should purchase a house with a deed as soon as possible. After all, housing prices in Sunagakure are rising quite rapidly right now."
"Understood! Thank you for the reminder, Kazekage-sama. I'll remember that!"
"Very well. Now, let me go over your teaching duties and salary package.
First, Sunagakure has a total of two Ninja Academies."
"Huh? Two?"
Dai was utterly shocked by this news.
Konoha only had one, yet Sunagakure had two!
"Haha, don't be surprised. Even if we're poor, we can't skimp on education!
One is the Junior Academy. Students attend for six years, from ages 6 to 12. Skipping grades is not allowed! Students reside at the school during the term, so teachers rotate nightly duties. This rotation is handled internally by the school.
Morning runs are at six o'clock; students must jog a lap around Sunagakure. This is followed by morning reading, and then the entire morning is dedicated to Taijutsu classes. After Taijutsu, students are arranged for medicinal baths.
Dai-san, your main responsibility will be the students' Taijutsu training, and during the medicinal baths, preventing any students who are afraid of the pain from sneaking out of the tubs.
In the afternoon, there are Ninjutsu lessons, followed by theoretical studies in the evening, and then bedtime. This cycle repeats five days a week.
The other is the Youth Academy, which is currently mainly responsible for the advanced training of exceptional Shinobi and the re-education of those who haven't reached the rank of Chūnin."
"Huh? Re-education for those who haven't reached Chūnin?!"
"Yes. Sunagakure implements an elite track; students must possess the strength of a Chūnin to graduate. Furthermore, Shinobi who are still at the Genin level will be recalled for re-education.
I will open an advanced Taijutsu class at the Youth Academy, and I'll need your help with that, Dai-san.
That summarizes your current work arrangement, Dai-san. Do you have any questions?"
"Kazekage-sama! I am only a Genin. I worry that I may not be qualified for this position."
"Don't doubt yourself, Dai! Although you are a Genin, that is not your fault! You just haven't found your own stage yet!
I believe that even if you only specialize in Taijutsu, you will definitely become an outstanding Taijutsu Specialist!
Moreover, Dai! I can already feel your youthfulness. Don't you want to pour that youth onto a group of young, spirited children?"
"Kazekage-sama!" Encouraged by Sunaen's words, Maito Dai was instantly filled with renewed fighting spirit.
"Don't worry, Kazekage-sama! I can already feel the flames of youth burning! I will definitely let the children feel my youth!"
After speaking, Maito Dai gave Sunaen a thumbs-up, revealing his perpetually dazzling, blood-red teeth.
"Cling!"
Complete with special effects.
"Haha, I can certainly feel it. Now, let's discuss your compensation.
Your compensation is determined by a base salary plus bonuses.
Your base salary will be 100,000 Ryō per month."
"100,000 Ryō! Isn't that too much, Kazekage-sama? When I was in Konoha, I only earned about 40,000 Ryō a month."
"It's not high. This compensation is actually on the lower side, but as a teacher, you will receive subsidies for your training.
First, regarding food: during the school term, teachers' breakfast, lunch, and dinner are free. Additionally, you get one medicinal bath daily. Besides that, you are allowed to view Ninjutsu scrolls ranked C-rank and below, but considering your lack of skill in Ninjutsu, Dai-san, I can substitute that with medicinal herbs that replenish vital energy and blood.
Finally, regarding bonuses. There are two types of bonuses: the annual bonus given during the New Year, and the assessment bonus given every semester.
I won't elaborate on the annual bonus; that's distributed during the New Year. I mainly want to talk about the assessment bonus.
At the beginning of each semester, students are assigned their performance targets for the term. For every student a teacher helps achieve their target, the teacher receives a bonus. The bonuses are distributed uniformly at the end of the semester. It's that simple.
Is that clear now, Dai-san?"
"It's perfectly clear! I am ready! Kazekage-sama! When can I start teaching? My youth is already—burning bright!
Ah!!!"
Sunaen: [What have I done? I think I might have gotten a little too enthusiastic. Suddenly, I'm worried about the future of Sunagakure.]
Sure enough.
Only when you face Gai's father directly do you truly understand the terror of youth!
"Haha, no need to rush. Dai-san, please take these few days to familiarize yourself with the environment. You can start next Monday, once all the students have arrived."
"Yosh! Very well, Kazekage-sama! I can't wait! I'm going to let the children of Sunagakure experience the youth of a wild beast!"
"Heh heh, since everything that needed to be covered has been, I'll be taking my leave now."
"Wait! Won't you stay for a meal before you go? Nanako is a very good cook."
"No, no, thank you. My family has already prepared dinner for me."
"That's a real shame, but Kazekage-sama, you absolutely must stay for a meal the next time you visit!"
"Absolutely! Absolutely! Next time for sure!"
"No need to see me out! Go back inside quickly!"
"You really don't have to see me out!"
"Dai, go back quickly! Nanako is still recovering, and since you just moved into a new home today, there won't be anyone to help her if you're not there!"
"Oh, right! Nanako! In that case, Kazekage-sama, I won't see you out!"
With that, he quickly hurried back inside.
Standing at the doorway, Sunaen watched Maito Dai finally go inside and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Click!" The sound of the door opening.
Fusō poked her head out, tilting it slightly.
"Oh! Sunaen, you're back. Were you just talking to someone?"
"Yes, I was just talking to a very enthusiastic person."
"Is that so? Where is he now?"
"He went home."
"Oh~, why didn't you invite him in to sit for a while?"
"Haha, let's not. He has things he needs to attend to!"
"Alright then. Well... Welcome home, Sunaen-kun!"