Focus of Discussion

Looking at Veigar, who wore a helpless expression, Kaoru Iwabe secretly chuckled. He had taught Veigar for more than half a semester, and this was the first time he had seen Veigar look like this.

Scratching his head, Veigar continued, "Actually, I'm applying for early graduation because I followed the Third Lord's suggestion."

"I wonder if Teacher will agree to my early graduation application?"

Before Veigar could finish speaking, Kaoru Iwabe's face showed astonishment.

"The Third Lord, how could he..."

Veigar interrupted, "How do you mean?"

"It was the day I got injured last time. Because it involved some secrets, I couldn't reveal the details to you."

"At that time, the Third Lord did suggest that I graduate early and become a Genin in the village."

"Due to personal reasons, I requested a postponement from the Third Lord at that time, which is why it's dragged on until today."

"As long as you help me submit the application, I believe the Third Lord will definitely agree."

Kaoru Iwabe took a deep breath in shock and then asked, "Are you saying you could have graduated early over two months ago?"

"You had the strength to become a Genin back then?"

Nodding, Veigar replied, "That's right."

"Moreover, the Third Lord also believed I already possessed strength close to that of a Chunin."

As soon as Veigar finished speaking, Kaoru Iwabe stared intently at Veigar for a few seconds before saying, "Alright!"

"I will submit the early graduation application to Lord Hokage for you."

Veigar responded, "Then I'll trouble you, Teacher."

After chatting with Kaoru Iwabe in the office for a while longer and signing an early graduation application form, Veigar finally left the Ninja Academy.

Not long after Veigar left, Kaoru Iwabe, holding Veigar's early graduation application form, was about to head out to submit it to Hiruzen Sarutobi for review. In his haste, he unexpectedly encountered Tomohisa Ishikawa, who was also leaving the school to go home.

Seeing Kaoru Iwabe in a hurry, Tomohisa Ishikawa asked, "Teacher Kaoru, you're leaving in such a rush, is something urgent?"

"Do you need any help?"

Seeing that it was Tomohisa Ishikawa, Kaoru Iwabe slightly paused his departure and said, "Teacher Tomohisa, it is indeed urgent, but no help is needed."

"However, Teacher Tomohisa, you've really taught a very formidable student!"

Before Tomohisa Ishikawa could ask what Kaoru Iwabe meant, he heard Kaoru Iwabe continue, "Now, I must be going. We'll talk again next time."

"Goodbye, Teacher Tomohisa."

After speaking, Kaoru Iwabe hurriedly left, leaving Tomohisa Ishikawa bewildered.

After a long while, Tomohisa Ishikawa seemed to recall something and muttered to himself, "An outstanding student, do you mean Vega...?"

Returning home, Vega picked up his ninja sword and began to train. However, he found it difficult to calm his mind. Thinking that he would soon leave the Ninja Academy and become a Genin, Vega felt both excited and expectant, as well as nervous and worried.

As for whether he could pass the early graduation assessment, Vega had no worries at all. This was the confidence brought by his current strength.

At the same time, Kaoru Iwabe, the homeroom teacher of the elite class at the Ninja Academy, met with Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was working in his office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Kaoru Iwabe, who entered with a slight nervousness, and said, "Teacher Kaoru Iwabe, do you have something to report to me?"

Kaoru Iwabe replied, "Yes, Third Lord."

"I am here to submit an early graduation application for a student in my class."

"Here is the information, please take a look!"

Kaoru Iwabe handed over Vega's early graduation application form with both hands.

Tap, tap!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not reach out to take the application materials from Kaoru Iwabe's hands. Instead, after taking two puffs of his pipe, he slowly asked, "It's Vega, isn't it?"

Kaoru Iwabe quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, it's Vega Koshima, he..."

The next day.

Upon arriving at the Ninja Academy, Vega received a definitive reply from Kaoru Iwabe: he would have his early graduation exam in one week.

Vega then used the excuse of needing to prepare for the early graduation assessment to ask Kaoru Iwabe for a week's leave.

During class time, Kaoru Iwabe walked into the classroom as the bell rang and announced with a beaming face, "Everyone, I have good news to tell you."

"That is..."

Kaoru Iwabe paused for a moment, drawing everyone's attention to himself, before continuing, "Our classmate Vega Koshima has submitted an early graduation application and received approval from the Third Hokage."

"I hope you will learn from Vega Koshima in the future and train hard."

As soon as Kaoru Iwabe finished speaking, the classroom erupted in an instant. Kaoru Iwabe did not try to stop them, as such a reaction was within his expectations.

After all, he had already experienced such a situation once last year.

It was only after two or three minutes that the noise gradually subsided. At the same time, Might Guy, who usually got along well with Vega, stood up and asked Kaoru Iwabe loudly, "Teacher Kaoru, why isn't Vega here for class today?"

Kaoru Iwabe replied, "Vega Koshima may not be coming to school anymore."

"Because he had already requested leave from his teacher to prepare for the upcoming early graduation assessment."

Soon, the news of Veigar applying for early graduation spread throughout the Ninja Academy, sparking intense discussion among all teachers and students.

People like Tomohisa Ishikawa and Takayama Keiichi, who were previously more familiar with Veigar, were also pulled aside by those around them and questioned for information about Veigar.

Meanwhile, Veigar, who had already returned home, had begun preparing for the assessment. He was completely unaware of everything happening outside.

Even less did he know that he had become the focus of discussion in the Ninja Academy.

Seated on his bed, Veigar was continuously strengthening his physique using the Body Strengthening Technique.

According to his previous training method, performing the Body Strengthening Technique once every night, it would take about twenty days to completely master the technique.

However, Veigar had now decided to practice the Body Strengthening Technique three to four times a day, pushing his strength to its peak before the early graduation assessment arrived.

Although this would be tiring and arduous, Veigar believed it was all worth it.

A busy day quickly passed, and news about Veigar spread throughout the village.

At the same time, intelligence regarding Veigar was placed in the hands of another high-ranking figure in Konoha Village, Shimura Danzō.