Chapter 739: Chapter – 732 Upcoming Exam
"The next exam is going to be a real-world simulation?" muttered Neji, and asked in confusion, "What kind of exam will that be?"
Kuroto shook his head, "I won't give out the exact details, but I guess you can imagine this exam as what shinobis go through during real missions if that makes any sense to you."
Neji's eyes widened, "Does that mean it will also involve combat? Like the actual combat?"
Kuroto smiled, and explained, "I won't say that this exam won't involve the combat component, however, don't think that that combat would be the only thing… All the trainees will be evaluated in more than just one aspect."
Neji nodded and said, "Sensei, I will work hard and do my best to make you and the Hyuga Clan proud of me."
Kuroto nodded as if suddenly remembered something, so he added casually, "Oh, and by the way… the dates of this exam are coinciding with the upcoming Five Kage conference, so this exam may also serve as a source of entertainment for the Five Kages. Everything all the trainees do during the exam will not only be watched by the elite shinobis of Konoha but also by the Five Kages and their respective elite guards… keep this in mind."
Hearing this sudden information, Neji was taken aback, but then his eyes lit up in fighting spirit, and excitement filled his heart.
Seeing Neji excited, Kuroto nodded in appreciation, and added, "The formal announcement will be made about this exam by the end of this week, you have learned about this in advance because you are my disciple, and now that you have got a general idea, you should start preparing yourself."
Neji nodded with a bow, "I understand Sensei."
Kuroto smiled, and said, "I look forward to your performance."
Neji nodded, "I won't disappoint you." Then left the office.
As Neji left his office, the corner of Kuroto's lips arched in a smile, as he thought to himself, 'This entire exam was personally designed by me… although the main purpose is to check Naruto and Sasuke's progress so far, however, I truly am looking forward to your performance as well… let's see how you would fair in this exam, my dear disciple.'
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Ninja Academy, Teacher's Lounge
Kabuto sat at his desk in a gloomy mood as he muttered to himself, "Why is Orochimaru-sama not responding to any of my messages? Even Tenzo(Yamato) doesn't seem to be able to contact him… Did something go wrong on his end?"
It's been several days since Kabuto last communicated with Orochimaru, in the last message from Orochimaru, Kabuto learned that Orochimaru was making preparations to take over Shimura Danzo's body… but now there is no news, no rumor, and nothing of Orochimaru. This makes Kabuto a little uneasy. "What could have happened?!"
As Kabuto was ragging his brain, he suddenly sensed someone approaching him. Realizing this, Kabuto immediately stopped his thought and softened his expression.
Not long after this, the door of the teacher's lounge opened, and Naruto walked in.
Kabuto was surprised by Naruto's sudden visit, and asked, "Naruto-kun… what are you doing here? It's almost time for you to go home… you should go, otherwise, you will be late."
Of course, Kabuto is a little nervous when meeting Naruto alone, because as always there are several eyes on Naruto. If something unnecessary slipped from his or Naruto's mouth, then his cover would be blown immediately.
Naruto shook his head, "It doesn't matter if I am late, there is no one waiting for me at home anyway." Then with a tearful expression, he asked Kabuto, "Kabuto-nii-chan… can you please train me? I promise I will work hard in my training… I don't want to come last again!"
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Uchiha District
"I am home."
"Oh Sasuke, you are just one time, the dinner is almost ready… can you do me a favor and call Itachi? He is at Shisui-kun's place."
"Got it, Okaa-san." Sasuke nodded and quickly ran out of his house. On the way to Shisui's home, he had a proud expression on his face as he wanted to tell his elder brother Itachi about his performance in the Ninja academy, "I am going to tell nii-san about it… Heh… I am the same as him now… the best and most talented in the entire academy!"
In all of the assessments that have been carried out in the academy, Sasuke has always maintained a top rank along with Neji, however, this time, Sasuke even beat Neji and ranked first. Because of this, he is extremely happy and wants to inform Itachi of this news.
The thought of getting Itachi's approval, and his father's praise makes Sasuke more and more excited.
As soon as he arrived at Shisui's house, he was able to hear the sound of Shuriken and Kunai being thrown at wooden targets and knew that as usual, Itachi and Shisui were in Shisui's backyard. So, he immediately went there and called out, "Nii-san, Shisui-nii-san!"
As Itachi and Shisui saw Sasuke coming over, they both tacitly stopped their conversation about the Hashirama Cells implantation operation that Itachi would be going to undergo in the near future and started talking about some gibberish and unimportant stuff.
Sasuke, as innocent and young as he is didn't realize and quickly came over to Itachi's side and said, "Nii-san… in this month's exam, I ranked first in the entire academy! Now I am the same as you… the best in the entire academy!" and looked at Itachi with a–now praise me–expression.
Itachi obviously understood Sasuke's thoughts, he ruffled Sasuke's hair with a smile and nodded, "Yes, I know, Shisui-san told me about this… You did very well Sasuke."
Shisui also nodded with a smile, "Well, our Sasuke is indeed talented and strong, he even defeated Hyuga Neji this time, which was very surprising."
Sasuke pursed his mouth in dissatisfaction at Shisui's use of 'surprising', and said, "Shisui-nii-san, what was surprising about that? Humph, obviously, I am stronger than Neji, that's why I defeated him!"
Both Itachi and Shisui smiled and shook their head helplessly, "Yes yes… you are right."
Sasuke folded his hands over his chest, then said to Itachi, "Nii-san… I am going to maintain the title of the strongest and become just like you!"
At this, Itachi shook his head and chided Sasuke, "Sasuke, don't get overconfident lest you may be overtaken by others, I have heard there are many talented shinobi in this year's batch…"
Shisui suddenly remembered what Kuroto proposed to Hokage-sama at the Konoha conference and said to Sasuke, "I agree with Itachi, Sasuke-kun. The next exam is probably going to be extremely difficult."
Sasuke was curious, and asked, "What are they going to test in the next exam?"
Shisui shook his head helplessly, "Even I don't know that at this point, but what I can tell you is that the entire exam will be designed by the Principal himself, just knowing this I can tell that it won't be easy… so you should probably work hard on your training, otherwise…"
"Huh… it doesn't matter how difficult it is going to be… I am still going to defeat everyone else like I did this time!" said Sasuke in excitement.
Now he is really looking forward to the next exam.
Both Itachi and Shisui noted Sasuke's eagerness and smiled, 'Let's see how things will progress.'
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Chapter 740: Chapter – 733 Preparations For Assessment
A few days later, Ninja Academy – Principal's Office
Knock Knock
After knocking on the door, Shisui walked and informed Kuroto, "Kuroto-san, they have arrived."
Kuroto nodded, "I see" Then he put the documents he was reading in the drawer of his desk and instructed Shisui, "Bring them in."
Shisui nodded, "All right." Then fully opened the door.
As the door was opened several people walked in, bowed to Kuroto then lined up before him. In total, there were nine people, namely Umino Iruka, Mizuki, Suzume, Funeno Daikoku, Akame Iwana, Namiashi Raidō, Shiranui Genma, Iwashi Tatami, and Tsuzumi Sarugaku.
After looking at the nine people for a while, Kuroto broke the silence, "All the information I wanted to convey was already written in the scroll delivered to the nine of you… I am sure all of you have read it."
All nine nodded, "Yes."
Kuroto nodded and asked, "Does anyone have any questions in regard to this mission?"
Hearing Kuroto's question, Iruka showed a hesitant expression on his face.
Of course, Kuroto noted Iruka's hesitation and asked him "Iruka-san… do you have anything to say?"
After a while of silence, Iruka sighed and asked, "Kuroto-sama… about this assessment… does it really have to be this extreme? How can those children fight against us?"
Kuroto raised his eyebrow and questioned, "Iruka-san, why do you think these children can't fight against the nine of you?"
Iruka answered, "The nine of us… we are Chunins… those children are only trainees… how can trainees hope to win against Chunin in fights."
Kuroto smiled and asked, "Iruka-san, you have taught them for the past year, you have watched their growth for the past year, every time you would talk about them you would praise them… but now that the matter came to their assessment, you feel they aren't up to it? Don't you have even a little bit of confidence in those children?"
Iruka was speechless, "This…" he didn't know how to respond.
At this time, Genma patted Iruka on the head and said, "Don't worry Kuroto-sama… we perfectly understand your intentions behind this assessment. We won't disappoint you."
Kuroto nodded, "Very good." And added, "I would like to remind the nine of you to not underestimate these children by thinking that they are mere trainees. I won't be surprised if they by some chance might end up defeating any of you… so take this mission very seriously. Because if any of you were to be defeated by them, that would be very embarrassing as their teachers."
Raidō was dissatisfied, "Kuroto-sama… now you are just underestimating us."
Kuroto shook his head, "Whatever… I am just warning you all in advance, just don't let your guard down."
Mizuki smiled, "We assure you, we will give these children a good lesson."
Kuroto looked at Mizuki and nodded, "In that case, I look forward to all of your performance."
Although some were a bit dissatisfied that their strength was underestimated by Kuroto, nonetheless, they all nodded, "Okay." and left the Principal's office.
After Iruka and the others left the office, Shisui asked, "Kuroto-san, I somewhat agree with Iruka-san… wouldn't it be a little too much to make official Chunins join the assessment.."
To Shisui's words, Kuroto asked a simple question, "Answer me Shisui… when you were of their age what kind of people you used to fight? What about Itachi? What about Kakashi? Each of you used to face much more dangerous people at their age..."
"Uh… this…" Shisui was stunned, and couldn't help but nod. Indeed as Kuroto said, back when he was their age, encountering Chunin and Jonin on missions was a common occurrence because of war.
Seeing Shisui silent, Kuroto turned to look out the window of his office and said, "Although the times are changing, the danger of Shinobi World is still as prevalent as ever. The only difference is that instead of wars with other nations for resources, power, and wealth, now we are at war against an organization whose methods as well as ideology are different from ours, and their objective is our doom.
Just think about it, Iwagakure, one of the five great shinobi villages was nearly destroyed overnight… there is hardly anyone in this world who is not vulnerable in the face of Akatsuki's threat.
Although I am willing to wait, Akatsuki isn't going to wait forever… that's why… these children have to grow up quickly just like we did."
Hearing Kuroto's words, Shisui deeply understood Kuroto's thoughts and apologized, "Please forgive me Kuroto-san, I didn't think about it this carefully."
Kuroto smiled, and said, "Don't worry about it." Then he took out a bunch of scrolls from the drawer of his desk and said, "Now deliver these scrolls to all the people on this list… this is for the final preparations of the assessment…"
Shisui was taken aback, "Wait, other than involving those Chunin, are there going to be more arrangements?"
Kuroto nodded in an obvious tone, "Yes… those Chunin aren't part of the real test, they are just the appetizer."
Shisui took the list from Kuroto's hand and after reading the names on it, he couldn't help but sigh, "Kuroto-san… you can't be serious."
Kuroto smiled, "Just wait and see."
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Hokage Office
Sandaime Hokage Hiruzen, Elder Koharu, Jiraiya, and Tsunade were present in the meeting room as Sandaime placed the scroll on the table and said, "This is the case… We have finally received contact from the Tsuchikage."
Elder Koharu asked, "What's his status?"
Hiruzen sighed, and said, "Although he seems to be doing fine now, the fact that he lost one of his legs in an attempt to save his life is unchangeable."
Tsunade muttered thoughtfully, "Although losing a leg won't have a such serious effect on his strengths since he is not a Taijutsu type Shinobi, still…"
Hiruzen nodded, "Yes… so he hopes that you and Chiyo can create a prosthetic leg for him, although it won't be as good as his original leg, it will be better than nothing."
Tsunade agreed, "All right, I will see what I can do."
With that, the topic turned and Elder Koharu questioned, "Hiruzen about that Akatsuki member we captured recently… Did Yamanaka Patriarch and Ibuki manage to obtain any substantial information from him?"
Hiruzen sighed as he shook his head, "No… the person inside that white thing was already dead by the time he was brought back to the village, and as for that white armor thing… we have tried everything, but nothing is working on him… Sigh, it's really difficult. Tsunade what about you… did you find anything about that white thing?"
Tsunade nodded, and answered, "Firstly, it doesn't seem to be a living creature, maybe it was made by a Jutsu or maybe through bioengineering, I can't say for certain." Here she took a pause, and added with a difficult expression, "What I can say for sure is that it has my Grandfather's cells…"
Both Hiruzen and Koharu had heavy expressions when hearing this. One after another people are popping out with Shodaime Hokage-sama's cells in their bodies, and without a doubt, all of them are turning out to be Konoha's Enemies.
Hiruzen sighed, "This is really not good… if it is the result of bioengineering, then we can't know how many such things exist in the hands of Akatsuki…"
Tsunade thought about it for a while, then said, "Sensei… about that dead person who was inside that white thing, I want to study him. I have a feeling we will discover something important if I study him."
Hiruzen nodded, "Very well, you have my permission."
Tsunade nodded, "Thanks." Then said, "If there is nothing else, I will leave." Then she got up and left.
Both Hiruzen and Koharu sighed and sat in silence.
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