The pleasant days seemed to be fading away, a thought that crossed Karin's mind after she had received a year's worth of instruction from Hagoromo.
Looking at the stack of assignments in front of her, almost as tall as herself, even though Karin herself was intelligent enough, she felt overwhelmed.
But I couldn't help but shudder; being overwhelmed by the research topic was truly unpleasant.
"Teacher, is it really necessary to go to such lengths?"
Karin looked at Hagoromo with a bitter expression; she was actually enjoying the hardship of studying.
Seeing this, Naruto and Choji secretly covered their mouths and laughed silently.
Snap--
Hagoromo gave Karin a flick on the forehead, saying, "From now on, the first day of classes at the Ninja Academy will also include an exam."
Therefore, we cannot be lazy.
"Huh? It's only the first day of school, why are we having an exam on the very first day?"
Naruto was completely devastated upon hearing this. What kind of good person would take a test on the first day of school?
"This is to check if you've been slacking off. Also, starting this semester, all fourth-year students at the Ninja Academy will be taking a new course."
"Regarding the mission and determining one's own ninja path."
"This way, we can directly undertake apprentice ninja missions in our sixth year."
Hagoromo smiled and said, "This course has only been tested in the first semester of the sixth year before."
With the development over the past two years, it has become increasingly mature, and naturally, it has begun to be implemented in the fourth and fifth academic years.
Sixth-year students, on the other hand, are directly handed over to their teachers to carry out D-rank missions within the village.
After defeating Sunagakure and Iwagakure, Konoha saw a surge in missions requiring C-rank or higher rank.
There's no need to worry about these trainee ninjas taking over D-rank missions, making it difficult for some Genin to adapt.
As for D-rank missions, aside from some special ones, such as finding Tora...
Other cleaning and sanitation work, such as clearing garbage from the river, was also paid for by Konoha.
After all, there's no concept of sanitation in Konoha.
"Ah!"
Naruto and the others looked surprised when they heard this.
Shikamaru, however, nodded thoughtfully; it wasn't good to keep quiet about this policy.
At the very least, the basic quality of Konoha's Genin is much higher than that of those from other ninja villages.
Of course, those from Kirigakure are an exception.
In recent years, the fame of the Bloody Mist Village has almost surpassed that of the entire Shinobi World.
In the past few years, Kirigakure produced many powerful ninjas because of this policy.
However, as the Fourth Mizukage, controlled by Obito, went further and further, various bloodline families either defected or were wiped out.
It's important to know that the number of bloodline clans in Kirigakure is second only to Konoha.
The flaws of the bloody, brutal promotion system have also begun to emerge in recent years, and the quality of Kirigakure 'Genin has become quite worrying.
They're almost on par with Sunagakure.
"Wouldn't Neji have struck it rich?!"
Just as everyone was thinking about something, Naruto was the first to speak up.
Neji had been training here and rarely had a break these past few days, couldn't help but twitch his lips upon hearing this.
Hagoromo gave Naruto a flick on the forehead, clearly annoyed.
Even if Neji didn't graduate early this year, his theoretical grades and overall abilities would still be number one in his academic year.
Well--
Upon hearing this, Naruto couldn't help but sigh; it was indeed the truth.
After all, there has always been much debate about who was the top student in Naruto's and Sasuke's year, but there was no debate about Neji's year.
Neji was practically the only one who stood out from the crowd.
Whether it's academic research or practical skills, it all boils down to one outcome.
"Alright, that concludes the discussion."
Hagoromo clapped his hands, leaving behind a Shadow Clone with Karin, and then went to the training ground.
"I've been busy for a while, and the teacher will also be busy in a few days."
Hagoromo looked at the disciples present and said, "Now, your teacher will create Shadow Clones, and each of you must pass my test."
Yes, teacher!
Upon hearing that Hagoromo wanted to test their strength, Naruto and the others responded one after another.
"Neji, Hinata's test is now in your hands."
Hagoromo then turned to Neji and gave him instructions, since Hinata and Neji were alike, and if anything went wrong...
It would be easier if Neji were to provide guidance.
"Yes!"
Neji nodded and led Hinata to a corner of the training ground.
"Alright, let's begin."
After finishing her Hagoromo, Yu Yi immediately formed a hand seal and used the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to create several clones, leading the group to various locations in the training ground to begin testing.
"Drink!"
Naruto immediately adjusted his breathing, gathering all his Chakra and covering his hands with Chakra.
"Teacher! I'm here!"
After saying that, Naruto started running at top speed, his figure increasing with his speed.
Afterimages have already appeared.
"Armed - Shrug!"
The techniques of the Inch Power Eight Gates are used directly, and become even more powerful after being enhanced with Yang Release Armament.
Hagoromo raised an eyebrow; this kid had already progressed to this stage.
The nature of Shadow Clone Jutsu made it impossible for Hagoromo to withstand Naruto's attack. He dodged while taking advantage of the opening.
Find Naruto's blind spot, then launch an attack.
For a time, Naruto and Hagoromo were evenly matched in their fighting.
Naruto's commotion naturally drew the attention of others, Sasuke even took a deep breath, his entire body radiating with serpentine lightning.
"Activated Mark - Part Two!"
Faced with Sasuke's immediate unleashing of his ultimate attack, Hagoromo had no choice but to dodge.
These kids are really going all out.
"Amazing!"
Karin, watching Naruto and the others demonstrate their moves on the training field, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Is this the level of skill expected of the Ninja Academy student?
Why do the Chunin from Kusagakure seem so much weaker compared to Chunin and his Naruto?
"Karin, good luck!"
"Naruto and the others are very strong, but you're lacking in basic skills—"
"For now, the teacher can only help you solidify your skills before starting special training."
Hagoromo spoke to Karin, who looked surprised.
Unfortunately, Karin, despite her talent, is trapped in the Kusagakure.
Leaving aside the proper education, even the training in Chakra gathering was only taught to Karin so that she could take over her mother's job.
Yes, teacher!
Karin nodded solemnly; this was a chase between friends.
Anyone who falls behind will only be able to watch others from afar from now on.
Karin was unwilling to be left behind and insisted on standing with them no matter what.
Hagoromo looked at her disciples present and began to ponder.
Perhaps it's time to let Naruto and the others experience what Shikamaru went through, after all, the Mirage Vapor Pearl has been idle for a long time.
Among the current students, Shikamaru is probably the only one who can graduate early.
Others, like Naruto, ultimately lack maturity.