Theory Exam

The next day, Tobirama Senju Residence.

Tobirama Senju stared at the blood samples with bloodshot eyes.

He simply could not understand how the Senju and Uchiha bloodlines could share the same origin.

If the data was correct, it meant that in some distant age, the Senju and Uchiha had been related by blood.

The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it became...

Who would have thought that the two clans that had fought each other to the death all this time actually shared a blood relationship?

Just then, Renye's shout pulled him back from his thoughts.

"Uncle, I'm off to school."

Then came the sound of Renye's departing footsteps.

Only then did Tobirama Senju realize that it was already daylight.

Without him noticing, an entire night had passed.

He looked at the mountain of books before him, his face full of worry.

"What exactly is the truth?"

He had gone through generations of records from the Senju Clan, yet found no record of the two clans sharing a common origin.

That meant that in thousands of years, he was the first person to discover this.

Tobirama Senju was extremely excited. As long as he successfully uncovered this secret, he could better understand the Uchiha and devise the perfect way to deal with them.

"You inherently evil Uchiha, I won't give up!"

With that, he continued flipping through the mountain of documents.

Shinobi Academy.

Today was the day of the final exams.

Renye had deliberately arrived early so he could squeeze in some review time.

He had accidentally fallen asleep last night.

If he did not study this morning, he was really done for!

He did not want to rank near the bottom in theory again...

"Renye, you came so early today?" Motoya Nara asked with a surprised look.

"The exam's today, so I came early to review." Renye took out his book and began studying.

As they said, sharpening the spear before battle might not make it faster, but it would at least make it gleam.

Motoya Nara scratched his head and asked doubtfully, "Is there really a need to review such basic knowledge?"

Renye: "..."

He had the distinct feeling this guy was showing off.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzō Shimura walked into the classroom.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked somewhat surprised. "Yo, Renye, you came so early?"

"Just came to read a book," Renye said.

"Heh, what were you doing earlier?" Danzō Shimura sneered disdainfully.

He slept in class all the time, but now that the exam was here, he knew how to panic.

What had he been doing before?

Renye looked up irritably. "You'd better pray you don't run into me during the Practical Assessment this afternoon, or I'll beat the shit out of you!"

He was already annoyed enough that he did not know the theory material, and this guy had to come mock him too.

Danzō Shimura's face alternated between green and white as he clenched his fists in anger.

Renye's strength ranked among the top five in the class. If they really met that afternoon, Danzō might not be able to beat him...

He was deeply unwilling to accept it. He had clearly trained so hard, so why could he still not catch up to these guys?

Hiruzen, Yuki Hyuga, Kagami Uchiha, Uchiha Renye—even Reppu Uchiha could all suppress him!

"Uchiha... damned Uchiha!"

Of the five people in class stronger than him, three were Uchiha.

A seed of jealousy toward the Uchiha gradually took root in Danzō Shimura's heart.

The shinobi from large clans were simply more talented than people like them from small clans.

If his talent were just a little stronger, first place would have been his.

Renye had only flipped through a few pages when Takuma Senju entered the classroom carrying a stack of test papers.

"The final exam is starting. Behave yourselves!"

"If I catch anyone cheating, it's an automatic zero!"

The final exam was different from the Chunin Exams. Cheating really was not allowed.

Otherwise, he would not have bothered reviewing.

I hope I do a little better this time, Renye prayed inwardly.

Tobirama Senju had said yesterday that this exam was very important.

Although he did not know why, doing better could not hurt.

When Renye received his test paper and saw the questions, he was instantly dumbfounded.

"What the hell are these questions?!"

There were not many questions on the paper, but he basically did not know any of them...

There were five major questions in total, worth ten points each, for a total of fifty points.

1. Basic Question:

Who were the first leaders of Konoha Village, Mist Village, Stone Village, Cloud Village, and Sand Village?

Renye: "This one's easy!"

The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!

As for the Kage of the other villages, he had no idea.

Who the hell would be bored enough to care about the names of the Kage from other villages?!

He only knew the Kage after the Second Hokage. He truly did not know about the first generation.

2. History and Culture Question:

The landmark event marking the end of the Warring States Period was ______. What effect did it have on the shinobi village system of the Five Great Nations?

Renye: "Tch, this is a little difficult..."

After thinking briefly, he wrote: Uchiha defeat.

As for the rest... he did not know, so he left it blank for now.

3. Ninjutsu Principles Question:

What is the core principle of Medical Ninjutsu? When treating fractures and toxin infections, what key steps must be observed?

Renye scratched his head. "I'm not even a Medical Ninja?"

Shouldn't questions like this be answered by Medical Ninja?

He was not a Medical Ninja...

Forget it, he would leave this one blank too.

4. Tactical Analysis Question:

When carrying out a reconnaissance mission, what counter-reconnaissance measures should be taken? Provide three methods combining terrain and ninjutsu.

Renye was so excited that tears welled in his eyes. "Haha, finally, one I know!"

Erase footprints, hide one's body, conceal Chakra!

5. Open Essay Question:

Explain the symbolic significance of a "shinobi forehead protector" and analyze its practical role in diplomacy and mission execution.

Renye: "..."

What kind of questions were these?

Forget it. He was tired. This was enough.

So what if he failed?

It was not like it would be his first time.

Sure enough, he just was not cut out for studying.

While the other students seriously answered their questions, Renye chose to lie on his desk and sleep.

When Takuma Senju saw Renye sleeping, his brow rose.

That kid had finished writing so quickly?

He silently approached Renye and looked down at his test paper.

There were five blanks in the first question, and he had only answered one.

Takuma Senju frowned deeply and looked at the second question.

When he saw Renye's answer clearly, his vision went dark.

Uchiha defeat, my ass!

The answer should have been the founding of Konoha Village!

He continued to the third question—completely blank.

Takuma Senju: "..."

For the fourth question, the answer was not complete enough. Out of ten points, he could only give three.

The fifth question was still blank.

Takuma Senju's eyelids twitched wildly. For a moment, he did not know what to say.

He did not even know such basic questions. So this kid had not listened to a single class at all!

Counting the two points from the first question and the three points from the fourth, Renye's theory score was already clear.

A staggering five points!!!

Takuma Senju began to doubt himself.

That kid Renye... was he even human?

He had probably already transcended the boundaries of humanity!

Although shinobi respected strength above all else and did not need an especially high level of education.

It could not be this low, could it?

Five points in academic classes...

In all his years, this was truly the first time he had ever seen such a thing!