Naruto: Saving the Uchiha from the Plunder System Chapter 8

It was best to cut ties with someone like that as soon as possible.

Ninja Academy.

Classroom.

"Today's the day of the graduation exam. Once we pass, we'll become real ninjas."

"That's right. I'll finally get my own ninja headband."

"Hahaha... Once we become ninjas, we'll be able to take missions. Just thinking about it gets me excited."

"Just wait. Before long, my name will spread across the entire Shinobi World."

"Stop bragging. Talk after you've actually passed the graduation exam."

"Come to think of it, I hope I don't get paired with Uchiha Mirai. Otherwise, it'll be trouble."

"Yeah. If you have to fight that guy, all you can do is consider yourself unlucky."

With the graduation exam just around the corner, most of the students wore excited, exhilarated expressions.

Becoming ninjas and inheriting the Will of Fire...

That was an incredibly honorable thing!

Just then, Uchiha Mirai walked into the classroom.

The classroom immediately fell silent at the sight of him.

Everyone watched Uchiha Mirai in silence. Only after he took his seat did they resume their earlier discussion.

However, their voices were noticeably much quieter than before.

"Tch~"

"It's because of people like him that the Uchiha Clan has such a bad reputation."

Obito Uchiha could not help muttering.

Who was he putting on that cold, indifferent act for all day?

"Obito!" Rin Nohara frowned slightly. "Don't talk about your classmates behind their backs."

Hearing Rin Nohara speak, Obito Uchiha nodded reluctantly. Still, he turned around and made a face at Uchiha Mirai. "You'd better not run into me in this graduation exam. Otherwise, you might not even get to graduate."

Unlike when the twelve rookie elites graduated in the original story, this graduation exam did not test basic ninjutsu like the Clone Technique or Transformation Jutsu. Instead, students drew lots and fought one-on-one.

The examiners would determine whether they could graduate based on their performance in battle.

In the face of Obito Uchiha's provocation, Uchiha Mirai slightly parted his lips and uttered three words: "Dead last."

"What did you say?!"

Obito Uchiha immediately flew into a rage.

Having always dreamed of becoming Hokage, he hated being called "dead last" more than anything.

"Obito!"

"Calm down."

Seeing Obito Uchiha step onto the desk, Rin Nohara helplessly tried to persuade him.

"Rin, let go of me! Today, I'm definitely going to teach this guy a lesson."

Obito Uchiha shouted.

"Hmph!"

"Obito, do you even have the strength to fight Mirai?"

Kurenai Yuhi, seated beside Uchiha Mirai, looked at Obito Uchiha with displeasure. "If you get paired with Mirai, you might not even get a chance to make a move."

"Nonsense!" Obito Uchiha looked indignant. "I've prepared a secret weapon recently. There's no way Uchiha Mirai can be a match for me."

"A secret weapon?"

"Scared now? You'd better pray you don't get paired with me. Otherwise, I won't go easy on you."

Just as Obito Uchiha was smugly boasting, their homeroom teacher, Oiwa Kuniyama, strode into the room.

"Quiet! Follow me to the training grounds. The exam is about to begin!"

Ninja Academy.

Training grounds.

The Ninja Academy teachers stood ready, directing the students taking the graduation exam to line up in an orderly manner.

The Third Hokage and a group of elite Jonin stood on the viewing platform not far away.

In front of such important figures, there absolutely could not be any mistakes.

"Hehe, this year's kids are full of energy."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff from his pipe, the wrinkles on his face bunching together.

"Hmph! Ninjas are tools. What kind of behavior is all this laughing and fooling around?"

Shimura Danzō, standing beside him, frowned and snorted.

"Danzō, you're being a little too harsh."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shot Shimura Danzō an annoyed glance. "There are quite a few youngsters among this year's examinees whom I think highly of."

"Oh?" A glint of curiosity appeared in Orochimaru's slit pupils as he listened to Hiruzen Sarutobi. "Who does Sensei favor most?"

"Uchiha Mirai."

"I've heard that child already possesses the Two-Tomoe Sharingan and trained under Fugaku for a time. He also understands the Will of Fire very well. No matter how you look at it, there's nothing to criticize."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke calmly.

"Tch."

Shimura Danzō curled his lip in disdain.

What could some Uchiha brat possibly understand about the Will of Fire?

Orochimaru, meanwhile, looked out over the training field and ran his tongue across his lips.

Ninjas with Kekkei Genkai were indeed born stronger than ordinary ninjas.

His power had reached a ceiling. He had been unable to advance any further for a long time.

If he, too, could possess a powerful Kekkei Genkai, would everything change?

"Kakashi, barring any surprises, Uchiha Mirai will be your opponent today. You mustn't let your guard down."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled at Kakashi Hatake, who stood at the edge of the field with a mask covering his face.

Kakashi had graduated early many years ago, but he had never found suitable teammates, and his entire demeanor had grown increasingly gloomy.

So... at Minato Namikaze's suggestion, Hiruzen Sarutobi had specifically arranged for Kakashi to take part in this graduation assessment as well.

"I won't lose."

Kakashi Hatake's voice carried a trace of coldness.

As the one known as Konoha's Number One Genius Ninja, he was confident that he would not lose to anyone his age.

"Hahaha... I look forward to seeing you give us a splendid match."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.

Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze toward the somewhat youthful Minato Namikaze behind him.

"Minato, this is your first time serving as a Jonin instructor. Have you chosen any candidates for your students?"

"Hokage, I've reviewed their files and already have some preliminary candidates in mind."

Minato Namikaze smiled and scratched his head, radiating a warm, sunny air.

"Good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.

As they spoke, the graduation assessment officially began.

"Those whose names I call, step forward. This battle concerns your futures, so you must give it everything you have. Do not let your guard down under any circumstances."

Oiwa Kuniyama's deep voice rang out, and the atmosphere gradually grew tense.

"First match: Might Guy versus Obito Uchiha!"

The moment he finished speaking, a youth with a bowl cut and a green jumpsuit excitedly dashed into the center of the field.

"I didn't expect to be first. Looks like I'll have to put on a good performance."

"This is youth!"

Might Guy gave a thumbs-up, flashing his signature prominent teeth. He looked utterly full of vitality.

Obito Uchiha, on the other hand, muttered irritably, "Seriously? My opponent is a dead last?"

"I thought I'd get the chance to teach Uchiha Mirai a lesson."

After stepping across from Might Guy, Oiwa Kuniyama raised an arm high before the watching crowd. "There will be no Seal of Confrontation or Seal of Reconciliation this time. This is a real ninja battle, so be careful not to die!"

At those words, everyone's faces showed excitement, anticipation, and unease.

The atmosphere was completely stirred up.

"Bowl-cut kid, I suggest you just surrender. Otherwise, I won't show you any mercy."

Obito Uchiha looked at Might Guy arrogantly.

If there was anyone at the Ninja Academy with worse grades than his, it was only Might Guy standing before him.

Therefore, Obito Uchiha was still very confident about the coming battle.

"Youth does not permit retreat." Might Guy clenched his fists. "I'll fight with everything I have, too."

Seeing that the two were ready, Oiwa Kuniyama forcefully swung his hand down. "Begin!"

"Go, Obito!"

Rin Nohara's cheering rang out, and Obito Uchiha immediately turned back to flash her a confident smile. "Don't worry, Rin."

"I'll definitely—"

"Leaf Whirlwind!"

Before Obito Uchiha could finish speaking, Might Guy viciously kicked him in the face.

With a dull thud, Obito Uchiha was sent flying backward and crashed onto the ground, unconscious.

"Might Guy wins!"

Watching the dramatic scene unfold, Rin Nohara helplessly covered her forehead.

What on earth was Obito doing?

"Hahaha... I'm dying! With that level of skill, he wanted to challenge future you? Where did he even get that confidence?"

Kurenai Yuhi was doubled over with laughter at Obito Uchiha's antics.

Getting kicked unconscious right at the start was simply absurd.

Oiwa Kuniyama let out a helpless sigh.

He had specifically arranged for Might Guy, whose grades were close to Obito Uchiha's, yet Obito had still been instantly defeated before he could even make a move.