Special Training Assessment; Sasuke: You Guys, Come at Me Together

Special Training Assessment; Sasuke: You Guys, Come at Me Together. Early morning, Valley of the End training camp.

In the central plaza, five squads of fifty young ninja stood in neat formation.

They wore training uniforms bearing the Federation's unified insignia, looking spirited and sharp-eyed.

After this period of intensive training, which had been nothing short of transformative, every one of them had shed their initial immaturity and impetuosity. In its place was a newfound steadiness and competence, while their Chakra felt far denser and more robust than before.

On the high platform, Chiyo appeared right on schedule.

Besides the resident Jonin instructors such as Kakashi, Kurenai, and Might Guy, there was another important observer present today.

It was Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, standing quietly a step behind and to Chiyo's side.

She still wore that simple white attire, yet her aura had changed somewhat from before.

That inhuman, ethereal quality remained, but it no longer made her seem distant or cold. Instead, she exuded a restrained warmth and serenity.

"The special training is nearing its end. It is time to test the results of your efforts. Today, the final special training assessment will begin."

Chiyo's voice reached everyone clearly.

At the mention of an assessment, excitement gleamed in everyone's eyes.

"The rules of the assessment are simple."

With a wave of his hand, a massive projection appeared behind him. The latest light-display screen developed by the Konoha Academy of Sciences slowly unfolded.

It displayed a detailed map of the Valley of the End and its surrounding areas, marked with five flashing Light Spots.

"The map marks five 'key nodes.'

Your five squads must set out simultaneously and seize and protect as many nodes as possible within six hours.

Once a node has been occupied by a squad and held for one