Special Recruitment

Upon arriving at the school, Uchiha Matsuzaki was immediately drawn to the banner hanging at the entrance.

The main text read in large characters: Anbu Recruitment Examination.

"Anbu recruitment?"

Could this be what the Fourth Hokage was talking about last night?

Uchiha Matsuzaki stood at the school gate, rubbing his chin in thought.

"Matsuzaki, did you see the banner too? I didn't expect them to start recruiting this year."

Yamamoto Takeshi watched Uchiha Matsuzaki standing there in a daze before walking over to his side to speak.

"Oh, Yamamoto? What do you mean by 'this year'?"

Uchiha Matsuzaki looked at Yamamoto Takeshi and asked.

"In the past, the Anbu never held open recruitment; only those with exceptional strength were handpicked by the Fourth Hokage to join."

"This approach by the Anbu this year is truly baffling!"

Yamamoto Takeshi explained.

"So that's how it is."

"If that's the case, it makes sense. After all, Konoha's current strength really isn't what it used to be."

"If we don't start training more personnel, Konoha's strength won't be able to keep up with the other villages."

Uchiha Matsuzaki said, staring at the banner.

"There aren't many in our class with real power, but I have a feeling you have a good chance of getting into the Anbu!"

Yamamoto Takeshi said with a smile.

Uchiha Matsuzaki didn't say anything, merely offering a faint smile.

Although it's advertised as recruitment, I have a feeling there's more to it than that, Uchiha Matsuzaki thought to himself.

After standing there for a while, the two of them slowly walked into the school and headed toward their classroom.

"Ever since you defeated Uchiha Kawazo, he hasn't been to school for several days."

"That guy is really pathetic, actually staying home to recover just to avoid me."

Uchiha Matsuzaki said, looking at Uchiha Kawazo's empty seat.

"Pah, he deserves it. I was so happy when you beat him that time; he had been bullying you for long enough."

Yamamoto Takeshi said viciously.

Uchiha Matsuzaki smiled. He knew that as long as one remained weak, there would be an endless stream of trouble; only by establishing a formidable reputation would others learn to fear him.

"Alright, let's not talk about him anymore. Let's get back to our seats; class is about to start."

Uchiha Matsuzaki patted Yamamoto Takeshi on the shoulder with a smile and said.

"Matsuzaki-kun, you're here! So, did you see the banner?"

"I wonder if you're going to sign up!"

Chestnut Snow smiled at Uchiha Matsuzaki as soon as he sat down next to her.

"Who knows? But if I can get into the Anbu, it might be worth a try."

Uchiha Matsuzaki said with a smile.

"I see. That would be great, but I don't know what's going on this year. It's really strange that they're suddenly holding recruitment."

Chestnut Snow said, looking puzzled.

Uchiha Matsuzaki also found it very strange, but no one knew what the Fourth Hokage and the Anbu were planning.

At that moment, the teacher walked in.

"Students, I assume you have all seen the banner at the main gate. Now, I will explain to you what is going on."

"There have been some changes at our school this year, and the squads were finalized the day before yesterday."

"The Anbu has stated that as long as one person in a squad meets the standard, the entire squad will be admitted into the Anbu."

When the teacher finished speaking, the entire class was shocked. They never expected that this would be the method of recruitment.

Uchiha Matsuzaki was no exception. If this was the case, as long as he met the standard, the other four members of his squad could also join the Anbu.