Practical Combat Assessment

As Veigar was still smiling, Kaoru Iwabe, filled with frustration, swung his hand and lunged at Veigar.

However, when Kaoru Iwabe's hand actually landed on Veigar's head, he gently stroked Veigar's hair and asked softly, "Does it hurt?"

Veigar smiled and replied, "It doesn't hurt."

Looking at Veigar's smile, Kaoru Iwabe's heart rippled.

Back at school, the classmates saw the injured Veigar and were filled with curiosity.

However, Veigar didn't reveal much about the incident, only saying he had injured himself accidentally, as it involved a mission carried out by Anbu ninjas.

Time always passes quickly at school; a day is fleeting.

Standing by the window, Veigar put away the hundred thousand ryo that the Anbu ninja had just delivered, and then resumed his daily training.

In the blink of an eye, more than two months passed.

At this moment, Veigar, who was in class, was distracted for the first time. It wasn't that he wasn't paying attention, but rather that he was preparing to submit his application for the early graduation exam to Kaoru Iwabe.

A week prior, Veigar had already completed the second stage of the Body Strengthening Technique training.

After another week of training, the third and final stage of the Body Strengthening Technique was also successfully cultivated.

According to Veigar's estimation, with his current situation, it would take about twenty more days to completely finish the Body Strengthening Technique training. At that time, his physical fitness would reach the peak of what could be strengthened.

The morning classes ended. Kaoru Iwabe, who had noticed Veigar's inattentiveness during class, announced that a practical combat assessment would be held next, and then left the classroom.

In the classroom, as Veigar was about to get up and leave, Obito Uchiha suddenly appeared in front of him and blocked his path.

"Obito, is something wrong?"

Veigar asked with a hint of confusion.

At this moment, Obito Uchiha said to Veigar with full confidence, "For the practical combat assessment this afternoon, I'm going to challenge you again. This time, I'll definitely defeat you soundly."

Looking at the competitive Obito Uchiha, Veigar didn't refuse and readily agreed, "Okay, good luck during class this afternoon!"

Looking at Veigar's smiling face, Obito Uchiha really wanted to punch him, but after thinking about it, he abandoned the idea.

"Veigar, you guy..."

"You wait for me, I'll show you what I'm made of this afternoon."

After issuing a threat, Obito Uchiha turned and left.

Veigar's classmates also heard Obito Uchiha's challenge. After Obito Uchiha turned and left, they all mocked his retreating back, saying, "Obito, haven't you been beaten enough last time?"

"Obito, how can a dead last like you possibly beat Veigar?"

"Obito, you'll definitely fail again this afternoon."

Obito Uchiha, who hadn't gone far, heard the jeers from behind and cheered himself on optimistically.

"Hmph, I'll show you all what I'm made of this time."

Veigar didn't pay too much attention to Obito Uchiha's challenge, as he was confident of victory.

At the same time, Veigar also knew that ever since he had easily defeated Obito Uchiha in the last practical combat assessment, Obito Uchiha had been harboring resentment and had listed him as an opponent.

Similarly, Veigar was well aware that Obito Uchiha, who had not yet experienced the series of events that would later lead to his corruption and his constant desire to create a peaceful world through the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan, was still a very warm-hearted and kind young boy.

Although Obito Uchiha was from the Uchiha clan, he did not possess the outward arrogance of other Uchiha members. Instead, he was a very approachable person.

Compared to other Uchiha members, Obito Uchiha's pride was understated.

He was kind, and would even offer a hand to help an unfamiliar old lady cross the street.

He was never one to give up, never bullied the weak, and only challenged those stronger than himself. Repeated failures did not discourage the optimistic him; instead, they made him strive to become stronger.

Afternoon.

At this time, Kaoru Iwabe appeared on the outdoor training ground of the Ninja Academy with a form. Veigar and his entire class had already assembled.

After taking attendance, Kaoru Iwabe, seeing that everyone was present, said with the form in hand, "I have already arranged the match-ups. The students whose names I call will come onto the field."

"Wataru Yamanaka versus Sasaki Yamada."

"Shirahime Aburame versus Tadashi Kobayashi."

"Rin Nohara versus Kurenai Yuhi."

"Vega Koshima versus Asuma Sarutobi."

"Shizune Kato..."

"Obito Uchiha versus Might Guy."

Upon hearing Kaoru Iwabe announce the match-ups, Obito Uchiha immediately protested and stepped forward, shouting, "Teacher Kaoru, I don't want to fight Guy."

"I want to challenge Veigar."

Kaoru Iwabe saw Obito Uchiha step forward and said to him, "Obito, the match-up list the teacher arranged is based on your strength."

"If Veigar accepts your challenge, the teacher will also change the match-up and agree to your battle."

As soon as Kaoru Iwabe finished speaking, the class burst into laughter, thinking Obito Uchiha was overestimating himself by challenging Veigar.

"Teacher Kaoru, I agree to the challenge, Obito."

Seeing Obito Uchiha turn his gaze, Veigar also agreed.

Looking at Obito Uchiha and Veigar, Teacher Kaoru made changes to the match list with a pen and said, "Alright, I approve your match."

"So, it's Might Guy versus Asuma Sarutobi, and Vega Koshima versus Obito Uchiha."

"Now, let's prepare to begin the assessment."

A group of people quickly formed a circle on the training ground. The first pair to step up for the match were Wataru Yamanaka and Sasaki Yamada.

The figures of the two on the field constantly crossed paths, but Wataru Yamanaka, from Konoha's renowned Yamanaka clan, held a steady advantage.

Although Sasaki Yamada intended to counterattack, they lacked the strength to do so and soon fell into Wataru Yamanaka's rhythm before being defeated and subdued on the ground.

"Good! The battle is over, the winner is Wataru Yamanaka."

"Both sides form the release seal."

"The next match is Shirahime Aburame versus Tadashi Kobayashi."

The assessment was gradually nearing its end. At this time, Asuma Sarutobi and Might Guy were engaged in combat.

Before the battle began, many people assumed Asuma Sarutobi would win easily. However, Guy, who knew neither ninjutsu nor genjutsu and only practiced taijutsu, delivered a stunning blow to everyone present except Veigar.