Chapter Title: The Academy Class
Iruka-sensei's anger is formidable.
Iruka-sensei has two types of anger. The first generally occurs when someone manages to pull a prank without being caught; this type of anger is mixed with pride and thinly hidden amusement, scary in its own right of course but no real threat. The second is rarely seen by the academy students and can only be described as pure static. Udon has felt the hairs on his arms stand on end, his mouth dry and his stomach plummet to the ground when Iruka-sensei has merely glanced in his direction. This anger, tinged with disappointment, is reserved only for those who put their classmates in danger and those who bully. As a consequence, no one can argue that Iruka-sensei's students make the best teams. After all, the only students to pass the Copy-nin's test were Iruka-sensei's.
Iruka-sensei's presence is comforting.
There is not a student in the academy who doesn't trust Iruka-sensei utterly and completely. Although they have never seen Iruka-sensei fight or defend, they just know that while he's around, no harm can come to them. To the students, Iruka-sensei is the shoulder to cry on, the salve to sooth the sting, the tissue to dry their eyes, the encouraging smile to ease the frustration. He is father, brother and friend all rolled into one; how could they possibly doubt him?
The academy class knows that Iruka-sensei is the scariest and safest person they have ever met, and they wouldn't trade him for all the ramen in the world.