This is a Genin?

The young prodigies watched the defeated Senju Nawaki, their brows furrowed slightly.

Senju Nawaki's identity was no simple matter; he was the grandson of the First Hokage. Logically, he should have possessed formidable talent, yet he had failed to display any aptitude commensurate with his lineage.

On the contrary, he was so weak that they found it hard to believe!

It was almost... as if he were nothing more than an ordinary ninja!

"Next up, Kurama Shimotsuki versus Inuzuka Mi!"

Following the teacher's announcement, the two walked to the center of the training ground. As the match began, they instinctively started by testing each other's abilities!

But soon, the corners of Kurama Shimotsuki's mouth curled upward.

She had realized that Inuzuka Mi's taijutsu was not good; it was merely at the level of a normal peer, which, in an elite class like Class A, could only be considered bottom-tier!

Although she herself was not particularly skilled in those two areas, she was still stronger than Inuzuka Mi, and she possessed an even more outstanding ability!

That was... genjutsu!

"Inuzuka Mi, I already know your strength! Next... prepare yourself to admit defeat!"

Kurama Shimotsuki chuckled, and the next moment, she formed hand seals.

Her cherry lips parted, enunciating each word: "Genjutsu: Demonic Illusion: Hell Descends!"

Although she was only seven years old, the Kurama Clan was a family of natural-born genjutsu users, so it was no surprise that she could master such techniques at this age.

"Using genjutsu at seven? Not bad talent."

Keigo Uchiha's eyes brightened, though his gaze lingered more on Inuzuka Mi's pure, small face. While Kurama Shimotsuki had performed more impressively, Inuzuka Mi gave him a feeling of... extreme simplicity and cleanliness!

This was not just because of that exquisitely stunning face.

It was because the scent of her chakra was incredibly clean!

"As a member of the Inuzuka Clan, she hasn't contracted a ninja dog yet due to her young age, but since she can appear in a class of twelve prodigies, she must have her own advantages!"

At that very instant, Inuzuka Mi's delicate body swayed, and her sapphire-like eyes instantly cleared!

Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up!

Inuzuka Mi had indeed fallen for the genjutsu, but she had shaken it off in less than a second!

"Clean, pure chakra, and a very high resistance to genjutsu!"

Even a Chunin might not necessarily have such a swift reaction.

Yet, Inuzuka Mi had reacted instantly!

"Damn it!"

Kurama Shimotsuki's pretty face darkened. "But I will still be the one to win in the end. Genjutsu!"

The next moment, she cast it again, then lunged forward, holding a kunai as she closed the distance rapidly. She wanted to defeat Inuzuka Mi before she could recover!

But to her shock, Inuzuka Mi woke up even faster this time!

Although Inuzuka Mi's taijutsu was not strong, the two were evenly matched in that regard!

However, in the end, Inuzuka Mi still lost due to her disadvantage in taijutsu.

"Is my genjutsu that easy to break free from... you've really dealt a blow to my confidence!"

Cold sweat beaded on Kurama Shimotsuki's forehead. Looking at the somewhat shy Inuzuka Mi before her, she smiled and said, "But having you as a teammate will be a very reassuring thing."

Although genjutsu ninjas were rare on the battlefield, every genjutsu they mastered was enough to make an opponent instantly lose their advantage.

Therefore, having someone in the team who was proficient in genjutsu control and capable of quickly dispelling genjutsu was absolutely reliable!

"Th-thank you!"

Inuzuka Mi nodded shyly.

"What a shy little girl. If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me; I'll help you."

Kurama Shimotsuki spoke with a smile, unable to resist teasing this exquisite little girl.

"Kurama Shimotsuki wins this match. Your taijutsu and kunai throwing skills are quite similar, but Kurama Shimotsuki is more uninhibited, and her attacks are sharper. As for you, Inuzuka Mi, you need to be... braver."

Kamimura Yanoi provided a fair critique.

"Now, next is..."

His gaze shifted toward Keigo Uchiha and Hyuga Ruri!

Both of them were geniuses within their respective clans!

Keigo Uchiha was someone the Hokage had already spoken to him about, instructing him to look after the boy well, while Hyuga Ruri's talent was equally terrifying!

Although Hyuga Ruri carried the Hyuga surname, her body contained the bloodlines of both the Hyuga Clan and the Senju Clan!

This is also the reason why, despite Hyuga Ruri being the granddaughter of Hyuga Tenjin, she is not the heir to the clan.

Because she does not possess a pure Hyuga bloodline.

Her mother was a member of the Senju Clan.

Back then, Senju Hashirama advocated for intermarriage between the Senju Clan and other families in Konoha.

Hyuga Tenjin was relatively open-minded; he suppressed the opposition of the stubborn elders within his clan single-handedly and allowed his son to marry a woman from the Senju Clan, which led to the birth of Hyuga Ruri.

For this reason, Hyuga Tenjin had to pass the position of clan head to the father of Hyuga Hiashi.

In any case, Hyuga Tenjin's maneuvers left many people bewildered, as no one could understand what he was aiming for.

"Keigo Uchiha and Hyuga Ruri!"

As the teacher's voice fell, everyone's gaze landed on the two of them. They walked to the center of the training ground, and Keigo Uchiha observed Hyuga Ruri in return; a pair of pure white eyes.

Incredibly pure.

However, her appearance did not resemble Hinata Hyuga; instead, she possessed a noble, imposing air—a sense of high-born elegance!

Simply put, she was a rich and beautiful girl!

"Keigo Uchiha, I have heard of your talent. Although I rarely step out of the Uchiha Clan, people have mentioned that you are a once-in-a-century genius of the Uchiha Clan."

Hyuga Ruri's voice was cold and aloof, "But you will ultimately lose at my hands!"

"I, Hyuga Ruri, will not lose to anyone!"

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, "Hyuga Tenjin's granddaughter certainly has spirit, though I wonder if your strength is as great as your mouth is sharp."

As he spoke, he cast a faint glance at Senju Nawaki.

That guy had been just as full of confidence earlier.

Yet, he had been defeated by Sarutobi Shinnosuke with ease.

"Do not compare me to that kind of trash; my strength is beyond what you can imagine!"

Oh my.

Keigo Uchiha raised an eyebrow; she wasn't old, but her tone was quite arrogant.

Keigo had heard the Great Elder mention anecdotes about Hyuga Ruri, and he had originally wanted to get to know this combination of Hyuga and Senju bloodlines better, but he hadn't expected her to be so haughty.

It seemed he would just have to beat her up first!

Following the announcement by Kamimura Yanoi.

Hyuga Ruri assumed a stance under the shocked gazes of everyone, saying word by word: "Eight Trigrams: One Hundred and Eight Palms!"

In an instant!

The veins around her pure white eyes bulged!

Everything in the surroundings was fully within her field of vision.

And her figure shot out like an arrow released from a bow!

Keigo Uchiha's eyes widened slightly, "One hundred and eight palms! She's mastered the One Hundred and Eight Palms at seven years old?! Damn! That's absurd!"

The terrifying attack struck rapidly!

But Keigo Uchiha hadn't been training in vain during this time; relying on Lightning Release to stimulate his legs, he dodged quickly.

The figures of the two were ridiculously fast, like arrows released from a bow!

Afterimages even appeared in their wake!

The surrounding "rookies" were stunned, their pupils dilated.

"Is this... really someone who just started at the Ninja Academy? They could probably pass the Chunin Exams right now without any issues!"

Akimichi Lie's eyes widened, and his hand, which had been holding snacks, froze.

"Their strength has already exceeded the level of a Genin; even a Chunin might not be their match. Our talent is considered quite strong among ordinary ninjas, but they... they are monsters!"

Nara Kano couldn't help but speak, his Adam's apple bobbing.

This scene was a shock to his intellect.

No wonder his father told him to come to the Ninja Academy.

So this was the kind of monster that existed in the Ninja Academy!

This is just too terrifying!

It's like they aren't leaving any path for the rest of them to survive!

"Do you only know how to dodge! Coward!"

Hyuga Ruri gave a light shout, her cold voice tinged with a hint of anger, "As a member of the Uchiha Clan, to only know how to dodge is a disgrace to the Uchiha!"

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, unbothered, "An attack that cannot hit the target is no different from wasted effort."

"A ninja... is defined by the result of victory."

He retreated, shouting sharply: "Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"

This strike.

It was timed perfectly for the moment Hyuga Ruri finished her One Hundred and Eight Palms, just as her old momentum had faded and her new strength had yet to be generated!

She had nowhere to dodge!