August 1st.
early morning.
After finishing breakfast, Uka Senju returned to her room and washed up again.
After changing out of all the clothes that had gotten dirty during his morning exercise, he threw them into the large rattan basket in the corner.
He started rummaging through the closet for his clothes for the day.
Looking at the various combat outfits that Chiharu and his Aunt had recently bought for him, he thought for a moment and chose a slightly tight-fitting one.
I don't know what I'll encounter in today's actual combat, so wearing tighter clothing will make things easier during the fight.
After changing his clothes, he rummaged through the pile of equipment and pulled out a set of arm armor to put on.
In real combat scenarios, full armor is not an option, so this becomes the best choice.
Arm armor not only provides defense in critical moments, but also serves a good decorative purpose in ordinary times.
After preparing everything, Uka Senju checked all the related items, including the Hengdao, Ninja Tool Pouch, and commonly used tools, once again.
Everything is confirmed to be in order.
He then left the room and hurried towards the school.
Following the Stone Slab path within the clan's territory, we walked through the alley again.
He came to that crossroads once again.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of people and the various hawkers' cries, he stood on the side of the street and waited.
A moment later, they saw two people and two dogs appear around the corner.
Uka Senju waved and greeted with a smile, " Furin, Ze, good morning!"
"Woof~ Woof!" The black Ninja Dog, unlike its usual lazy self, was the first to respond.
Looking at his white-haired friend ahead, Inuzuka Sawa, sporting a Ninja Dog headband, approached with a smile and greeted him, "Good morning! Your Combat Uniform looks pretty good today. Which brand is it?"
Hearing her friend's question, Uka Senju scratched her head and thought for a moment before saying, "This set is from Senju Sana's shop. You can check it out when you have time; their quality is quite good."
"Okay, I'll go check it out another day."
Since seeing the person waiting ahead, Inuzuka Furin couldn't help but smile.
After approaching and waiting for the two to finish speaking, she greeted them with a smile, "Good morning, Uka-kun!"
"Morning!"
Looking at the two people dressed in light-colored Combat Uniform, Uka Senju asked with some confusion, "Why did you choose light-colored ones today?"
"Can a light-colored one withstand a day of treatment?"
Upon hearing his friend's question, Inuzuka Sawa gave him a look that said, "You don't understand," and replied, "What you're talking about all happens after the battle."
"Looking good is the most important thing right now. After the competition, if we get a good ranking, will our clothes still matter?"
Looking at Inuzuka Sawa, who was wearing a Beige Combat Uniform, had brown hair, black arm armor, and two red paint marks on his face.
Uka Senju couldn't help but nod and admire her friend's presentation.
Indeed, this outfit suits Ze very well.
However, the price for being handsome now will have to be paid in full later.
Ignoring his somewhat arrogant friend, he turned his attention to the Furin.
"Ze is so cocky and arrogant just to show off, what about you?"
As if sensing his thoughts, Inuzuka Furin's face flushed slightly.
Beside them, the two were exchanging glances.
Inuzuka Sawa, looking somewhat helpless, interjected to explain, "Because Furin brought other clothes, it doesn't matter."
As he spoke, he pointed to the backpack behind the Furin.
Hearing this, and looking at the handsome figures of his two friends in front of him...
After glancing at herself silently, Uka Senju involuntarily took two steps back to the side.
He was only focused on fighting, so his initial targets were primarily those that were durable and resistant to dirt and wear.
It wasn't a big deal, since most Ninja dressed like that when they went on missions.
Unfortunately, today he encountered two people willing to put effort into their appearance.
The three of them, viewed individually, all seemed normal.
But when they walk together, they really look like young masters and ladies strolling around with a passerby bodyguard carrying a knife!
Seeing Uka's reaction, Inuzuka Sawa laughed even more arrogantly.
This is exactly the effect he wanted!
With the black Ninja Dog on his head, he paved the way ahead like a giant crab.
Seeing their friend's behavior, the two exchanged a smile and silently followed behind him.
A few minutes later, the three of them walked through that familiar school gate.
They walked in the opposite direction from the Teaching Building.
They have an assessment early this morning, so they don't need to go to the classroom.
Instead, they gathered at Training Ground No. 10 together with the entire grade.
The three of them talked quietly as they walked along the Playground toward their destination.
Nearby, other students who were also taking the assessment instinctively made way for the three of them.
Although these people were all transferred to Konoha during the reign of Sarutobi.
However, the term "Wood Release " is always present in the various rumors surrounding Konoha.
They yielded not only to Uka, but also to the formidable reputation established by her Wood Release.
Hmm... it has absolutely nothing to do with what happened in the exam hall yesterday!
Walking straight ahead, Uka Senju paid no attention to the various emotions and attitudes of these people.
This is not only because they are Commoners, but also because they were students of the Senju before they entered the Ninja Academy.
The future of these children will mostly involve the Third.
Therefore, his stance dictates that he will not show any smiles towards these cannon fodder.
This is especially true of those whose eyes are filled with suspicion and hatred.
These children don't hide their emotions like adults do.
Since yesterday, he has sensed countless acts of malice.
Of course, these people's malice and hatred were not directed at the Senju Clan or at Uka herself.
It was more out of jealousy towards Uka's status and talent.
After all, that's Senju + Wood Release!
Training Ground No. 10!
It is the largest Training Ground at the Konoha Ninja Academy.
It had no equipment or anything extra, just a flat piece of land.
In the past, this place was where Hiruzen Sarutobi his lectures to new students.
Today, however, this place has been chosen by the Ninja Academy as the location for its first major assessment.
Upon entering, the three saw that eleven arenas had been built on the flat land of number ten.
Except for the largest one in the middle, the other ten were arranged in a straight line on both sides of the large arena.
Looking at the H-shaped distribution, and at the thousands of students running around in all directions.
Uka Senju and the other two quickly began searching for their other companions.
In a corner on the left side of Training Ground No. 10, Kurama Shimei, who had arrived earlier, watched the three people who were looking around aimlessly.
He quickly stood up and shouted, " Uka, Furin, Ze, over here, over here!"
I heard shouts!
The three people at the main entrance walked towards the left side where their friends were gathered.
"You three are the only ones left. You guys are really good at timing." Kurama Shimei, dressed in combat uniform, teased as the three approached.
"It's alright, I still arrived on time!"
"Yeah, we're not late. Besides, being on time is so much more comfortable. Why come so early!"
Sitting in the corner, Senju Harumi said to her newly arrived friends, " Furin, come quick! We've been waiting for you. Don't hang out with them!"