章節 3: Chapter 3: Early Examination, I Want to Study Medicine!
Chapter 3: Early Examination, I Want to Study Medicine!
The lower-level ninja examination naturally included more than just the Transformation Jutsu and cultural knowledge. It also tested the interpretation of duties and situations in missions, as well as decision-making.
The cultural knowledge test was also more in-depth.
In addition to this, there were also taijutsu and actual combat, which was somewhat special. In Guy's opinion, the Third Hokage would likely find a middle-level ninja to assess him, but in reality, the Hokage summoned a Shadow Clone.
"I will be the one to assess your strength. As long as you can force me to use abilities other than taijutsu, I'll consider you successful."
The Third Hokage took out his pipe, but since they were in the school, he didn't light it up. Instead, he lightly tapped the table with it.
"Do we not need to go outside?"
"No need, we can do it here."
The Third Hokage smiled slightly.
Chiba nodded to indicate that he understood, then he and the Shadow Clone simultaneously formed a combat stance.
Then, in an instant—
Bang!
His chakra condensed on his fist, and he threw a punch. The Shadow Clone didn't use any ninjutsu, but used chakra to strengthen his barehanded block.
But—
In the instant of the collision, the chakra exploded towards the Shadow Clone's position.
The next moment, Chiba lunged forward for another strike. At the same time, he secretly formed the Rasengan in his right hand during the left-hand attack, and then controlled it to smack the Shadow Clone.
After all, it was a Shadow Clone, so he didn't need to hold back.
The Third Hokage was slightly surprised.
This kid had an amazing control ability. Not only could he precisely manipulate the exploding chakra without hurting himself, but he could also quickly condense the Rasengan with one hand.
Such control ability was something even many elite Jonin didn't possess.
What a frightening talent!
The Shadow Clone used both hands to block the attacks, then instantly appeared behind Chiba and kicked horizontally at his lower body. However, at that moment, Chiba also quickly dodged. His speed was almost on par with the Shadow Clone.
The Third Hokage was secretly amazed.
Although he was old, which caused his speed, strength, and physical abilities to decline significantly from his peak, his taijutsu were still at the level of an elite middle-level ninja.
This kid's performance in taijutsu was really convincing, just as Guy had described.
As the battle continued, it was evident that the Shadow Clone couldn't immediately overpower Chiba with just taijutsu.
In the moment the Shadow Clone retreated, Chiba threw out four or five kunai.
The Shadow Clone immediately noticed—
These kunai were attached to extremely thin chakra threads!
His eyes lit up, and he used both hands to cut the chakra threads with the kunai, managing to sever three of them. The remaining chakra threads were controlled by Chiba to avoid the attack, approaching the Shadow Clone in a chaotic yet orderly manner.
Boom! Boom!
The Shadow Clone transformed into a wooden log, with two kunai stuck in it.
He had used the Replacement Jutsu.
"You actually mastered the chakra threads and can use them in combat. Not bad, quite impressive."
The Third Hokage's eyes sparkled.
As a Ninjutsu Expert, he knew that Chiba had done in-depth research on chakra threads. His threads were thinner and tougher, making it difficult for ordinary ninja to detect them immediately.
Furthermore, his manipulation of the threads to evade attacks was quite ingenious.
But for now, it was just kunai.
What if the kunai were attached to explosive tags?
Based on the few jutsu and taijutsu Chiba had shown, the Third Hokage had already recognized Chiba's abilities—he was fully qualified as a lower-level ninja and even surpassed many.
A genius!
Although he couldn't learn nature transformation, just as Chiba had said, shape transformation still had a lot of potential.
"Third Hokage, what about me?"
"You've succeeded. From now on, you only need to write a weekly learning report and submit it to the Medical Department and the Ninja Academy. You don't need to attend regular classes at the Academy anymore."
The Third Hokage smiled.
He didn't intend to let Chiba graduate early, but he allowed him to exploit some loopholes.
"Thank you very much."
Chiba breathed a sigh of relief.
Entering the Medical Department was crucial for him.
On one hand, physical training required a good understanding of medical knowledge, and on the other hand, creating many ninja techniques required sufficient knowledge of the human body's structure and muscles.
For example, the Strength of a Hundred Technique—if you didn't understand it and blindly tried to replicate it...
That would be self-destructive!
"You gained my approval with your own abilities, so there's no need to thank me. If you want to thank anyone, thank yourself."
The Third Hokage nodded and smiled. "How did you think of practicing chakra threads?"
"I didn't originally plan to practice chakra threads."
Chiba explained his thoughts.
To refine chakra to the extent that it could shatter objects and then incorporate it into taijutsu for combat?
No wonder this kid wanted to learn chakra scalpel surgery.
Studying others' abilities could be beneficial for oneself.
The Third Hokage understood Chiba's intentions—
He wanted to draw inspiration from similar jutsu to compensate for the shortcomings in his own techniques.
His ideas were clear.
The Third Hokage's mood became somewhat complicated.
In Chiba, he faintly saw the student he used to be proud of, but now that guy had become a missing-nin from Konoha.
He fell silent for a moment and then waved his hand, signaling Chiba to leave.
Chiba didn't know what the Third Hokage was thinking.
So, he just bowed lightly and then left the classroom.
Outside the classroom, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Facing the Shadow Clone of the Third Hokage was undoubtedly pressuring, and in the battle just now, he could have easily met the Third Hokage's requirements.
For example, launching the Rasengan faster.
He had already accomplished most of this optimization yesterday. By utilizing his chakra control, he could release the Rasengan within two breaths.
However, if he only showed that, he would be wasting the opportunity he had painstakingly created.
Chiba needed to fully showcase himself to garner the Third Hokage's attention and have a chance to access the Hokage's books and scrolls, rather than merely revealing his strength—
Even in the world of Shinobi, books and scrolls were still far more valuable than money for civilians.
He returned to the classroom as if nothing had happened, listening attentively to the class. The teacher seemed unaware of the specific situation and didn't announce anything to the class.
After school, he continued his usual routine of running around the village for exercise.
After a while...
"The Hokage went to your school?"
"Yes, he found me and allowed me to go to the Medical Department for study."
Chiba didn't hide anything and said seriously, "Teacher Guy, thank you very much. I won't forget your kindness!"
"Hahaha, what's there to thank me for? It's all your own ability."
Guy laughed heartily
, then he noticed something was off, "Wait, why are you going to the Medical Department? To study Medical Ninjutsu?"
"I can't even master normal nature transformation, so I probably won't be able to learn Medical Ninjutsu. I just want to gain more comprehensive knowledge."
"Huh?"
Guy was puzzled.
If you can't learn it, then why go to the Medical Department?
He couldn't understand.
Then, he scratched his head, laughing again, "Never mind, I don't understand what you're saying. You're a smart person; I don't need to remind you. Come on, with the passion of youth burning, let's go find Rock Lee!"
"..."
One in front and the other behind, they ran under the sun.
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