Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha

The Novice Teacher Arc is the fourth filler arc from Part II of the series. This arc is shown as a flashback, taking place prior to the beginning of the series. It shows when Iruka first became a teacher at the Ninja Academy and when he first met Naruto, something the manga did not cover.

Summary
After Naruto defeated Pain, Iruka approaches the ruins of the Ninja Academy and remembers the time he became a teacher.

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