"Yes, Lord Fujima."
A hint of determination flashed in Might Je's eyes.
"I'll rely on my own strength to become a great shinobi."
"I, Might Je, will never let Lord Fujima down."
Might Je's resolve was unshakable. He was determined to prove himself to the world and show everyone that he wasn't useless—that he would become the strongest Taijutsu shinobi.
"Mm-hmm."
Senju Fujima nodded slightly, then turned his attention back to the exam.
"Very good. You've all completed the first exam."
"Congratulations, everyone. You've all passed the first exam."
"Next is the second exam: Genjutsu: Release."
"The Yuhi Clan will cast a genjutsu on you. If you can break free within ten seconds, you'll pass."
Irudi quickly stepped into the center of the field and called out to everyone.
"Yes!"
Everyone shouted in anticipation, brimming with energy. After all, they'd long since grown tired of school. Attending the Ninja Academy had been nothing short of torture for them.
"Head of the Yuhi Clan, please begin!"
Seeing everyone so fired up, Irudi smiled faintly. He turned to a man who looked somewhat like Kaori Yuhi and appeared to be around thirty-five years old, then bowed respectfully.
"Teacher Irudi, you're too kind."
The head of the Yuhi Clan, Shinso Yuhi, smiled at Irudi, then walked straight onto the training field.
"Hello, everyone. I'm going to cast a genjutsu, and you'll all be caught in it at the same time."
"If you can break free within ten seconds, you'll pass."
Shinso Yuhi glanced at the assembled students and smiled faintly.
"Yes!"
Everyone fixed their fiery gazes on Shinso Yuhi, practically itching to show off their abilities.
"Nirvana Nirvana Art."
Shinso Yuhi quickly cast a powerful genjutsu.
In an instant, everyone saw white feathers drifting down. Then they all fell into a peaceful, deep