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"This, how is this possible?" Uchiha Shinsei's eyes widened.

It wasn't just others who couldn't believe it; even he couldn't, especially since he and Uchiha Gray were the troublemakers of the class.

Furthermore, the two of them went to school together and left together every single day.

"This is impossible." Uchiha Shinsei glared at Gray indignantly, stomping his feet in anger.

"Gray, you guy! It's clear that we both used Shadow Clones to attend class in the morning while we snuck off to sleep."

"And in the afternoon, we'd use Shadow Clones again while we skipped class to go play."

"Why am I still the dead-last, yet you've already managed a perfect score in shuriken throwing!?"

The others were shocked as well.

One had to know that Uchiha Gray's shuriken throwing scores had never once passed, yet this time, he had achieved a perfect score.

Could it be that Uchiha Gray had been pretending all along?

This absurd thought surfaced in everyone's minds. But that didn't seem right—how could someone who skipped class and played truant all day possibly get a perfect score in shuriken throwing?

"That's right, Shinsei. I'll lay my cards on the table: I am that one-in-a-million genius."

Uchiha Gray shrugged, looking at the bewildered Uchiha Shinsei with a straight face. "Shinsei!"

"Actually, the reason I went out with you before was just because we were such good friends, but in reality, I had already mastered everything taught in school!"

Uchiha Shinsei looked blank. "Is that really how it is?"

But the more Uchiha Shinsei thought about it, the more wrong it felt. In his own memory, it was clearly Uchiha Gray who wanted to skip class and then coaxed him into doing it with him. "No, that's not right!" Uchiha Shinsei roared. Gray was lying to him!

Uchiha Gray spread his hands with a look of regret. "But I really can do it. I'm sorry, Shinsei, but from today on, the title of 'dead-last' will have to be borne by you alone."

Uchiha Shinsei's expression stiffened. Gray didn't look at him again, instead saying calmly, "Teacher, it's time for the Three Basic Jutsu examination, isn't it?"

"Ah, yes, yes," the minor teacher stammered.

"Then please, proceed with the Transformation Jutsu, Substitution Jutsu, and Clone Jutsu!"

Uchiha Gray nodded faintly. The Third Shinobi World War had just ended, and there were still constant conflicts between the hidden villages; ninjas being ambushed or killed was a common occurrence.

Therefore, the current examinations were much stricter than they had been in the time of Uzumaki Naruto.

Under Uchiha Shinsei's indignant gaze, Uchiha Gray performed the Transformation Jutsu, Substitution Jutsu, and Clone Jutsu in sequence.

Perfect score!

Everything was a perfect score!

The Transformation Jutsu was flawless, the hand seal speed for the Substitution Jutsu was comparable to that of an elite Chunin, and the clones produced by the Clone Jutsu were almost identical to Uchiha Gray himself!

Uchiha Shinsei's gaze gradually turned dull. He widened his eyes and repeated like a fool, "Impossible, this is impossible. If Gray has become a genius..."

"...then I'm the only one left who is the dead-last!"

But at this moment, no one was paying attention to Uchiha Shinsei; everyone's shocked gazes were fixed on Uchiha Gray.

Whether it was the precision of his shuriken throwing or the execution of his ninjutsu, Uchiha Gray had passed the exam with a perfect ten.

This meant that Uchiha Gray was truly a genius!

Could it be that, just as Uchiha Gray had said, he had really just been pretending before?

If Uchiha Gray wasn't a genius, how could he possibly have received perfect scores on all the exams?

Given this premise, what he said had to be believed; facts did not lie.

Consequently, the minor teacher's sharp and resentful gaze fell upon Uchiha Shinsei. It seemed that, just as Uchiha Gray had said, the reason he frequently skipped class was entirely because of Uchiha Shinsei.

And because of Uchiha Shinsei, he had almost missed out on a genius!

"Very good, Gray. You've received perfect scores on both your ninjutsu and shuriken exams. This afternoon, I will help you and Uchiha Itachi apply for the Genin exam."

The minor teacher's eyes were filled with excitement. Two geniuses applying for the Genin exam at the same time—this was the first time he had encountered such a situation in his many years of teaching.

Could it be that he was finally going to become famous throughout the Leaf for producing genius students!?

His whole body trembled, and even his gaze toward Uchiha Gray was filled with fervor.

The exam ended, and it was time for class to be dismissed.

Uchiha Gray and Uchiha Shinsei walked home together.

Under Uchiha Shinsei's resentful glare, Uchiha Gray departed with indifference.

As for the inquisitive gaze of Uchiha Itachi, he didn't care about it at all.

Even if Itachi were to wipe out the clan, that was a matter for three years from now; the current Uchiha Itachi was nothing more than a brooding little brat.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the arrogant Cloud Hidden representatives with a gloomy expression.

The matter was already quite clear, and he had already met and communicated with Hyuga Hiashi.

There was no doubt that this incident involved Cloud Hidden attempting to kidnap Hinata Hyuga, only to be discovered by a ninja within the village who struck both of them down.

However, this mysterious ninja had slipped away quietly, leaving the scene for Hyuga Hiashi to find. Under these circumstances, regardless of who had killed the two ninjas, the blame for this incident would undoubtedly be pinned on the Leaf.

Since the event took place within the Hyuga Clan, it was inevitable that the Hyuga Clan would be the ones to take the fall.

Everyone knew full well the dirty tactics employed by Cloud Hidden.

It was fundamentally all done for the sake of seizing the Byakugan!

Yet, at this moment, Cloud Hidden displayed their inherent shamelessness.

"Lord Hokage, why did our Cloud Hidden ninjas die in your Leaf? If you cannot provide us with a satisfactory explanation for this matter, we will have to reconsider the alliance we have established."

The lead ninja from Cloud Hidden questioned him, his eyes cold and his demeanor arrogant.

The current Leaf was no longer the existence that could suppress the entire Warring States period on its own.

The Fourth Hokage had died, Orochimaru had defected, Tsunade had left the village, and Jiraiya was wandering the world.

Furthermore, the Eight Colors of the Leaf from those years had all perished.

The Leaf of today was like an aging man who had yet to see the new generation grow up; it was the perfect opportunity for Cloud Hidden to rise!

"If the Third Hokage cannot give our Cloud Hidden an explanation, we will report this matter truthfully to the Raikage."

This statement was full of threats, implying that if they were not given an explanation, then war would be the result!

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned grim.

Back in his day, he had been a hero among ninjas; he never expected that he would now be backed into a corner by a mere ninja from Cloud Hidden.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath. "I understand. I will provide you with an explanation for this matter!"

The lead Cloud Hidden ninja departed in triumph!

Such was the might of their Cloud Hidden!