Konoha Reborn

The day the village's reconstruction was complete, Naruto gathered everyone in front of the Hokage Building.

"Today is a good day," he said from the stage. "Konoha has been reborn."

Applause rang out from the crowd.

Kiyomi stood among them, looking at the newly repaired streets and houses.

After three months, there was no sign of the battle left in the village.

"Next, I have an announcement to make," Naruto continued. "It's about the new Chunin Exams."

The crowd stirred.

"The Chunin Exams?" Boruto turned to Kiyomi. "They're happening so soon?"

"Looks like it," Kiyomi said.

Naruto took out a list.

"For these exams, we'll invite Genin from the other villages to participate," he said. "I hope everyone will do their best."

Kiyomi's heart beat faster.

She had been waiting a long time for the Chunin Exams.

"Registration opens in three days," Naruto said. Then he turned and left.

The crowd dispersed.

Kiyomi headed for the Training Ground.

Sylvie walked beside her.

"Are you going to participate?" Sylvie asked.

"Of course," Kiyomi said. "It's a chance to prove myself."

"Then I'll sign up too."

Kiyomi stopped.

"You're going to participate too?"

"Is there a problem?" Sylvie smiled. "I'm a Konoha Genin now, too."

"Fair enough."

The two of them reached the Training Ground.

Sasuke was already waiting there.

"You're here," he said.

"Teacher Sasuke." Kiyomi walked over. "Have you heard about the Chunin Exams?"

"Yeah."

"How should we train from here on?"

Sasuke looked at her.

"What do you think you're lacking?"

Kiyomi thought for a moment.

"My taijutsu isn't strong enough," she said. "When I face a powerful opponent, I always get overwhelmed."

"Then we'll work on your taijutsu."

Sasuke took off his jacket.

"Come on. Spar with me."

Kiyomi took her stance.

Sasuke charged at her.

He was