Nawaki

"Yamamura Jushi! Come up for your exam!"

"Hyuga Shiro! Come up for your exam!"

"Inuzuka Saburo! Come up for your exam!"

The classroom had been cleared out, with three desks placed at the front. Three examiners watched the students.

They were all teachers from the school and were responsible for this examination.

Their former smiles were nowhere to be seen. Every face was stern.

"The exams are going pretty fast."

Standing by the window, Yuu could see what was happening inside. From the looks of it, the Three Basic Techniques were tested at random. Which one you drew depended on your luck.

Not every student could master all three techniques. Some lucky ones managed to pass by relying on chance.

Fortunately, Genin only carried out C-rank missions, so their lives would not be in danger. It served as a transition period for Genin.

Minato Namikaze stood in front of Yuu. Even though he had mastered the Three Basic Techniques well, he could not help feeling nervous as the exam approached. He swallowed and said,

"That idiot Ida's transformation didn't look anything like him."

"As long as there aren't any major mistakes, he'll pass."

Kushina squeezed between them, took a look inside, and drew a deep breath.

"I hope we get assigned to the same team afterward."

The exam was not much of a problem for the three of them, and they would all pass. But Kushina did not want to be separated from Minato Namikaze. She silently prayed that Minato Namikaze would become Tsunade's disciple so the three of them could still carry out missions together.

"Let's leave it to luck."

Yuu knew that was impossible. Kushina and he might be assigned to Tsunade's team, but Minato Namikaze was destined to follow Jiraiya.

Soon, it was their turn.

Facing his most prized student, Chishu had initially wanted to cheer him on. But when he remembered Yuu skipping class yesterday, he snorted and said,

"Transformation Technique, Substitution Technique, and Clone Technique. Draw lots."

"Yes, Teacher Chishu."

Yuu drew a card from the box. It was the Clone Technique, the one he knew best. Since he had learned the Shadow Clone, this was simple for him.

He formed hand seals, and a puff of white smoke appeared. An identical Yuu appeared before him.

"No problems. You pass."

"Congratulations, Uchiha Yuu. You are now a qualified Genin. This is your forehead protector. Starting today, you are a Konoha ninja."

"Come back to the school this afternoon. Your team leader will come pick you up."

The exam process went smoothly, and all three of them quickly completed their tests.

The exam was held in the morning, and they were to return to school in the afternoon to meet their team leaders. The Ninja Academy moved quickly.

From this moment on, Yuu was a qualified ninja.

The three did not leave the school. This afternoon's main event had only just begun, and many students from other classes had passed their exams as well.

Of course, some had failed their coursework and could only remain students at the Ninja Academy.

"Minato! You look so handsome wearing that forehead protector."

Kushina personally tied the forehead protector onto him, leaving Uchiha Yuu staring blankly beside them. Another damn serving of dog food!

He did not choose to stay beside the two of them. Yuu did not enjoy being a third wheel.

He went alone to the second floor, where some newly graduated ninjas were leaning over the railing.

"The Ninja Academy is so lively today. Look, ninjas have already arrived at the entrance. They must be our team leaders."

"I hope I don't run into any weird seniors! Especially anyone from the Aburame Clan. I'm scared of bugs."

"Huh? Did our Aburame Clan offend you or something? Seriously!"

Yuu followed the group's gaze downward. Jonin had indeed arrived.

There were differences even among Jonin. Ordinary students would be assigned an Elite Chunin or a Special Jonin.

Only geniuses would be given Elite Jonin as teachers.

"I hope Lady Tsunade doesn't treat me like a lab rat."

Those close to the water got the moonlight first. Tsunade had been eyeing his body for a long time. After studying him for a year without finding any differences, she had become incredibly frustrated.

She had even started suspecting that Yuu was deliberately messing with her.

Just as Uchiha Yuu observed his surroundings, he suddenly saw Tsunade entering from nearby. This time, however, he noticed a man following beside her.

"Heh, look what I found. Lady Tsunade's mysterious lover! Dan Katō!"

They were still secretly dating at this stage. Uchiha Yuu merely glanced at them and did not pay much attention.

He remembered that Dan Katō had been severely wounded and died during a mission in the original story. It had been an extremely tragic event.

It was just that Uchiha Yuu did not know which mission Dan Katō had died on.

Tsunade's arrival ignited the atmosphere. Many people knew her reputation.

"I hope I can become Lady Tsunade's disciple."

"Keep dreaming. With your talent, you could never become Lady Tsunade's disciple."

"I think Yuu is the only one among us who might become Lady Tsunade's disciple."

Many people looked at Yuu enviously. They had heard that Yuu often went to the hospital for treatment, and Tsunade personally diagnosed him every time.

Moreover, Yuu had been able to leave his wheelchair thanks to Tsunade's help, which made many people jealous.

"If you want to lie in a wheelchair like useless trash for years too, you can become Lady Tsunade's disciples as well."

Yuu deliberately said this, and the few boys who had been unhappy with him immediately wilted. Thinking of Uchiha Yuu's former miserable state, many of them wondered whether they could even endure it themselves.

"Hmph, you're celebrating too early. He might not become Lady Tsunade's disciple after all."

"If he becomes Lady Tsunade's disciple just because he was sick, then he got in through the back door. That kind of method is the most shameful."

Just as a group of people slandered Uchiha Yuu, someone behind them rushed out. He wore a ninja forehead protector, and his gray hair made him fifty percent resemble Tsunade. He immediately snapped back,

"My sister isn't that kind of person. Yuu is a genius to begin with, so why can't he become my sister's disciple?"

"As for you lot, none of you will ever become my sister's disciples."

At home, Nawaki often heard his sister praise Yuu. Combined with Yuu's talent at school, Nawaki had developed a favorable impression of him.

Nawaki would never believe that Tsunade had opened the back door for him.

Someone recognized Nawaki's identity. Faced with Konoha's young master, no one chose to argue back.

The few children who had been shouting earlier hid behind the crowd, afraid of being noticed.

"Thanks, Nawaki."

Yuu occasionally saw Nawaki at the hospital, and they had spoken before. Their relationship was somewhat closer than that of ordinary classmates.

"It's nothing, Yuu. If anyone dares talk bad about you again, come find me!"

People might dare gossip about Yuu, but no one would dare gossip about Nawaki.

As the exams neared their end, many ninjas arrived outside, and everyone realized the next stage would begin soon.

After finishing their exams, the students immediately returned to the classroom and quietly awaited the decision that would determine their futures.