In the living room, Kabuto Yakushi sat on the sofa, studying several detailed assessment reports.
The charts tracked Anya's scores in theory, Taijutsu, Ninja Tool use, and Chakra control. Though the lines rose and fell, every one of them hovered dangerously close to the red dashed passing line.
Kabuto Yakushi frowned, his gaze sharp and grave behind his glasses.
Overall grades: C- in theory, C in Taijutsu, C+ in Ninja Tool throwing, and D+ in Chakra control. This is too risky.
Kumogakure's graduation exam is comprehensive. At her current level, one mistake in any section could mean failure.
Based on Kumogakure's usual practice and the team assignments at the previous Exchange Meeting in Kirigakure, the school's leadership will probably put her and Damian on the same team.
If Anya can't graduate, or if she performs badly, it could introduce unpredictable complications into my long-term mission to reach the heart of the Owl plan. All the groundwork I've laid could go to waste.
"Father!"
The clear shout broke his train of thought. Anya pattered over to his side.
She had heard every word of Kabuto Yakushi's thoughts.
No! I can't let Father down! Anya has to graduate! I have to help Father finish his mission! And I have to be on the same team as Second Son!
"Father!" Anya took a deep breath and planted her hands on her hips, trying hard to look dependable. Her large emerald eyes shone. "Anya's been training really hard lately! Even Mikoto said Anya's improved! The graduation exam will be no problem!"
"Bondman said a true hero always unleashes two hundred percent of their strength when it matters most!" She pumped a little fist. "Anya can already feel that power bubbling up inside her!"
"When the time comes, whether it's the written theory test or