All of this reversal had been within Hyuga Sho's expectations.
"I hereby announce!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and walked back to his seat.
"The examination is over! Hyuga Sho is corrected to second place, Hyuga Mami is corrected to first place, and the four of you... have all passed!"
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had spoken in a bold and formal manner,
his eyes seemed to say: Hyuga Sho, in my eyes, you're the true first-place winner.
"Then, I look forward to seeing your performances during your time as Genin!"
Ten minutes later...
Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others had already left the scene.
The end of the examination meant that Hyuga Sho had successfully obtained the qualifications to become a ninja.
The three higher-ups still had to go back and discuss some matters.
Three days later.
They had to decide who would speak as the "representative of the graduates" at the graduation ceremony.
"Congratulations, Kakashi, Hyuga Mami, Hyuga... Sho."
Sweat covered Funano Daihoku's head as he came over to congratulate the three students.
Just now.
He had truly been sweating bullets.
"Teacher, I was worried something bad would happen..."
Faced with the sincere concern and care of his homeroom teacher,
Hyuga Sho naturally returned the courtesy.
"Teacher Daihoku, thank you for taking care of me these past six months."
"Mm. From now on, the three of you will be official ninjas."
Funano Daihoku nodded vigorously.
"Even without a teacher supervising you, you must continue working hard, because... who knows, perhaps we'll form a team and carry out missions together in the future."
The minimum rank of a Ninja Academy teacher was Chunin.
Apart from their teaching duties,
they also had to complete a certain quota of ninja missions every year.
Therefore, this separation was not forever. In the future... there would