"I never expected this! They're those two little brats from back then. They really have grown up! And this Ruri-his talent really is frightening!" the Third Hokage said, blowing smoke rings.
Looking at Ruri's file reminded the Third Hokage of his former prized student, Orochimaru. He was rather like him! No, actually, Ruri was far stronger now than Orochimaru had been back then.
"A talented kid like this ought to go to the Anbu for proper training!" As he spoke, the Third Hokage put down his pipe and signed the application.
"If he wants to graduate early, we'll have to give him a thorough test!" the Third Hokage said with a smile.
In less than a day, news that Ruri wanted to graduate early had spread to every corner of the village. It caused an even greater stir throughout the Ninja Academy, and some people in the village were still discussing it.
In a tavern in Konoha, people were talking about the prodigy, Ruri.
"Have you heard? That genius kid from the Hyuga Clan has applied to graduate early!" said a Chunin drinking sake.
"Yeah! I also heard that the Third Hokage wants him to join the Anbu for training! Apparently, he'll even have to fight three Genin!" said another ninja drinking with that Chunin.
"What? They're actually making a kid fight three Genin? That's ridiculous! Isn't reaching Genin level enough to graduate?" the drinking Chunin said, somewhat confused.
"That's something I happened to overhear the Third Hokage say while I was patrolling the office building!"
"But from what the Third Hokage said, it seems he doesn't need to beat those three Genin. He just has to avoid being defeated by them within the allotted time! Besides, the missions Anbu ninja carry out are all very difficult. The Third Hokage