There was really no need to keep watching the match between Konoha's graduating class and Iwagakure's. The Third Tsuchikage knew perfectly well that Konoha's class was stronger than Iwagakure's by far more than a small margin. These Konoha students already deserved to be called Genin, and some had even reached Chunin level. Konohamaru in particular was not much weaker than an ordinary Jonin.
The Third Tsuchikage turned to Naruto and said, "There's no need to watch any further. I accept your proposal. Impressive. I never expected Konoha's teaching methods to be so advanced. Why didn't I think of this before? Ah, it seems I really am getting old." The Third Tsuchikage had always refused to admit his age, but ever since meeting Naruto, he had often lamented how old he was.
With that, the Third Tsuchikage flew toward his office. Seeing him leave, Kurotsuchi and Kitsuchi hurried after him. Naruto watched the Third Tsuchikage recede into the distance, then glanced at Konohamaru weaving through the battlefield. He smiled and followed the Third Tsuchikage back to his office with Jiraiya.
The Third Tsuchikage sat at his desk and said, "Naruto, I agree to your proposal. Pass on my orders. Starting with this year's graduates, every graduating class will have to take part in a graduation exercise. Anyone who fails will have to repeat the year."
As soon as the Third Tsuchikage finished speaking, an Anbu appeared beside him and said, "Yes, I'll see to it immediately." Then the Anbu vanished again.
Seeing everything resolved perfectly, Naruto smiled. "Grandpa Tsuchikage, now that this is settled, it's time for Pervy Sage and me to leave Iwagakure."
The Third Tsuchikage paused, then said, "You're leaving so soon?"
Naruto smiled. "We've already stayed far too long. It's time to go. I hope that the next