Early Graduation

Early in the morning, Gen'ichi received an unexpected visitor.

It was Shiranui Genma, with a senbon needle in his mouth.

The man considered the next head of the Shiranui Clan—though only two people remained in the entire Shiranui Clan after the deaths.

"Hmph, finally not wrapped in bandages?" Genma Shiranui frowned and sneered.

"Yo, my foolish little brother Genma, why are you looking for me instead of focusing on your training? And why are you biting on a senbon again? What if you twitch and that big needle stabs into your mouth? How terrifying."

Gen'ichi yawned.

"...Damn it, that's why I hate you. I'm not stupid at all, and I'm clearly a month older than you... Forget it, anyway, here."

Genma Shiranui casually held a senbon in his mouth and took out a scroll.

"These are a few techniques left behind by the clan. Don't get your hopes up, they're all very common ninjutsu..." Genma Shiranui shook his head bitterly.

A small ninja clan.

Clans like the Uchiha Clan could easily produce dozens of ordinary ninjutsu techniques, not to mention forbidden ones.

"You've awakened a Kekkei Genkai with poison. If you learn these ninjutsu as well, you should grow faster. Graduate quickly, and don't die..."

Genma Shiranui hesitated, seemingly wanting to ask something, but due to certain taboos, he couldn't speak.

Gen'ichi showed a knowing look: "Are you trying to ask me about the Kekkei Genkai?"

"That's right, but this is very personal and confidential information..."

"If you don't ask me, how will you know I won't tell you?"

Genma Shiranui looked delighted: "Oh? Then can you tell me?"

"Of course not, you foolish fellow."

"...?"

Genma Shiranui was furious. He slammed the scroll onto the ground and turned to leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, why so impatient? Don't you want to know if you can awaken the same Kekkei Genkai as me?" Gen'ichi sighed.

W-what?

Genma Shiranui stopped and hesitated: "Then, is your Kekkei Genkai a hidden bloodline of the Shiranui Clan? This... can I do it too?"

His voice revealed intense longing. Could it be... could the Shiranui Clan actually have a hereditary Kekkei Genkai, just like the Uchiha and Hyuga Clans?!

"Of course not. I'm a genius, and you..."

Gen'ichi shook his head.

Genma Shiranui was completely enraged and roared as he charged at Gen'ichi.

The only two remaining saplings of the Shiranui Clan began fighting each other.

Genma Shiranui spat out the senbon in his mouth as weapons—in the future, he would even create his own exclusive ninjutsu based on this technique, such as Senbon Clone Technique and Tracking Fang Senbon.

But the result disappointed him.

Gen'ichi directly used two fingers to precisely pinch the senbon, easily breaking them. Then, with a Leaf Whirlwind, he kicked his opponent away.

His powerful physical strength was fully displayed at this moment.

"That's Guy's taijutsu..."

"Ah, hanging out with him every day, even if I haven't trained, I can remember a little... My brain is quite useful."

Genma Shiranui left, bruised and teary-eyed.

In the past, he could ignore Gen'ichi, the king of trash talk, because Gen'ichi's actual combat was terrible. But now... how did it suddenly flip?

"Sorry, Genma. I used you as a shield... Besides, taking on meaningless burdens too early will crush you."

Gen'ichi shook his head.

He picked up the scroll from the ground and opened it. It contained several D-rank Ninjutsu and one C-rank Earth Release Ninjutsu.

At the same time, Gen'ichi stood at the doorway and peeled off the bandage on his cheek.

The wound from being cut by Mitarashi Anko yesterday had already healed.

And this scene was quietly recorded by the Anbu members in the distance.

"Excellent vitality, taijutsu comparable to a Genin. According to his own statement, this Kekkei Genkai is not an inherited bloodline of the Shiranui Clan. Can temporarily classify Gen'ichi Shiranui as a valuable First Generation Kekkei Genkai User..."

In this world, there are some acquired Kekkei Genkai, such as Storm Release, Lava Release, etc.

These are formed by combining two types of Chakra nature transformation.

Generally speaking, Kekkei Genkai like the Kaguya Clan's bone growth or the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan, which are etched into the genes and can be stably inherited, are the most valuable.

"Hopefully, this brand new Kekkei Genkai can be stably inherited, so Konoha can gain another Kekkei Genkai clan."

The Anbu took a deep look at Gen'ichi. After observing him all night, he finally left.

"Finally gone?"

Gen'ichi showed no change in expression. After making breakfast, he went straight out to school.

Not seeing Dai and Might Guy, they must have partied all night yesterday and are completely exhausted.

That hot-blooded personality of theirs is truly frustrating.

Ninja Academy.

As soon as Gen'ichi stepped through the school gates, he caused a huge stir.

Having completely removed the bandages covering his body, he revealed a tall, slender physique and incredibly... good looks.

Combined with Mitarashi Anko's defeat yesterday, Gen'ichi had become completely famous.

"Is that guy Gen'ichi Shiranui, the one they say defeated the Sannin's disciple?"

"Hmph, I heard about that fight. Anko-senpai was just too stupid, actually going to drink that guy's blood... Who drinks blood if they're normal? Would you?"

"I heard Gen'ichi-senpai mastered some kind of Secret Technique and showed it for the first time yesterday, wanting to graduate early..."

People from all grades were discussing what happened yesterday.

After a night of buzz, many people now knew that Gen'ichi Shiranui had defeated Lord Orochimaru's disciple.

They didn't care how Anko lost; the point was that she lost, and Lord Orochimaru's disciple was defeated by someone named Gen'ichi Shiranui!

Within the new generation's circle, this was enough to cause a small earthquake.

As a result, no matter where Gen'ichi went, countless people were pointing and whispering about him.

"Look, that's Gen'ichi Shiranui!"

"Huh? But I heard he likes wearing bandages..."

"Idiot! He must have stopped pretending because he defeated Anko!"

"So handsome..."

Gen'ichi walked through the school gate with a calm expression.

At the same time, many parents were escorting their children to school and also looked him over carefully.

"Is that child Xuanyi? He really is outstanding."

"Wow, Grandma, why are you praising him too? He's a super arrogant jerk, only slightly less arrogant than that big jerk Kakashi!"

Obito said, supporting an elderly person, clearly dissatisfied.

"Heh heh, alright, Obito, this is fine. You've worked hard..."

A hunched-over elderly grandmother gently stroked Obito's head with a kind face, squinting as she watched him run into the school.

Heh, Obito, he really is a simple child...

A strange glint flickered across the grandmother's kind smile and was gone in an instant. Then, she smiled again and looked at Gen'ichi's retreating back. After watching for a while, she turned and slowly hobbled away.

Everything looked normal.

Only after she had walked far away did Gen'ichi slightly raise his head, looking thoughtfully in that direction.

That person is Obito's only relative... she's truly kind. Obito is always late because he has to help his only grandmother leave the house in the morning.

Gen'ichi shook his head and walked directly into his classroom.

Fourth Year, Class C.

As soon as he entered, he saw Yoshino Masada sneezing uncontrollably.

Yoshino Masada noticed Gen'ichi's gaze of concern and immediately put on a serious expression, nodding with satisfaction.

Gen'ichi defeating Anko really made him proud; it was a testament to his excellent teaching!

"Gen'ichi, you did very well yesterday. Keep up the good work and don't disgrace me," Yoshino Masada said with a serious expression.

Maybe my Class C can produce another genius?

Uchiha Ichie and Gen'ichi Shiranui were the students who upheld Class C's reputation in yesterday's match.

"Got it, Teacher Yoshino. Coming to the classroom to wait this early in the morning isn't like you; is there something important you need to announce?"

"Yes, it's about graduating early."