Karin's wood release kekkei genkai had left quite an impression on the spectators. Even those who had been bored before were brimming with interest after watching her assessment.
Everyone was hoping to see even more outstanding students from the Ninja Academy. With that expectation in mind, Sasuke Uchiha, a member of Konoha's Uchiha Clan, naturally drew everyone's attention.
He was the descendant of a distinguished clan, after all, and the spectators expected no less from Sasuke Uchiha than they had from Karin Senju. His reputation as a genius had also spread through the village. As he entered, everyone's attention shifted to his examination area. Hardly anyone watched the other three areas, even though students were still being assessed there.
"It's my turn!"
Sasuke Uchiha walked into the examination area, glanced at Karin Senju as she left, and took a deep breath.
"Now, let's see what you've got!"
"Candidate Sasuke Uchiha, you may attack whenever you're ready!"
A short distance ahead of Sasuke, the examiner beckoned to him. Then he nodded toward the judges seated nearby and waited for Sasuke to launch his attack.
Sasuke wasted no words. He pulled a kunai from his ninja tool pouch, gripped it, and took a fighting stance.
"Hey, candidate Sasuke Uchiha! If you're ready, you can begin!"
After a while, seeing that Sasuke Uchiha still hadn't moved, the examiner reminded him again. He had waited all this time without seeing Sasuke do anything and couldn't help urging him on.
"I've already begun, actually!" Sasuke's lips curled slightly as he abruptly brought his right hand up in front of his chest.
"What's that?" Some spectators noticed something attached to Sasuke Uchiha's hand, glinting faintly in the sunlight, and cried out in surprise.
As Sasuke moved, a piercing whistle suddenly cut through the air. Three shuriken