Cultivation

The excitement on Obito's face vanished completely.

"Then what should we do now?"

"Train."

Fang Xu's answer was straightforward.

"Train harder before the assessment."

"Even after passing it, don't think you're already strong enough."

"Basic ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Chakra Control, intelligence assessment, and teamwork—none of them can be neglected."

Kurenai Yuhi nodded seriously.

"Our teacher already said that the graduation assessment will be stricter than usual."

"Even if we pass it smoothly, that only means we've met the minimum standard to become Genin."

Rin clenched her fingers.

"I'll strengthen my Medical Ninjutsu and evasion training."

Yuugao spoke up as well.

"I'll continue practicing swordsmanship."

Asuma fell silent for a moment.

"My Fire Release still isn't stable enough."

"I'll shore up my fundamentals during this time."

Guy looked at Obito.

"Obito, starting tomorrow, we're doubling the training volume!"

Obito's expression changed.

"Why double it?"

"Because war won't give us a chance to slack off!"

Guy raised his fist.

"Let us welcome the graduation assessment with sweat!"

Obito had wanted to refuse.

But when he thought of the dangers Kakashi had mentioned earlier, he ultimately gritted his teeth and nodded.

"Double it, then."

Kakashi looked at them, his tone softening slightly.

"At the very least, learn to retreat when you can't win."

"Coming back alive is more important than the mission."

No one treated early graduation as something worth boasting about anymore.

Their earlier restlessness and anticipation gradually turned into pressure.

For the first time, they truly realized that a ninja forehead protector represented more than just status.

It also represented death that could come at any moment.

Inside the Hokage Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood before the Crystal Ball.

The Telescope Technique clearly displayed the dinner gathering inside Fang Xu's estate.

He saw Fang Xu sitting with students from the same class,