This Time I Will Successfully Escape Kirigakure! (Seeking Votes, Seeking Collection)

"What a shame."

Uchiha Setsuna opened his eyes.

"If only I could obtain Tobi Uchiha's Sharingan, then I wouldn't need the Mind Body Switch Technique."

Uchiha Setsuna shook his head.

"Because Tobi Uchiha was present, my use of the Byakugan on the Mizukage's building through Ao was discovered immediately by Tobi Uchiha, and Tobi Uchiha killed Ao."

"This caused my plan to fail this time."

"But it proves that my approach is correct."

"It just needs to be done when Tobi Uchiha is not around."

"When can Tobi Uchiha be guaranteed to be absent?"

"The Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall."

"On the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall, Tobi Uchiha, at the invitation of Uchiha Itachi, attacked the Uchiha clan."

"Those Uchiha members of the Guard Division were all killed by Tobi Uchiha."

"By taking advantage of this opportunity, the situation in Kirigakure can become chaotic."

"Then I will have a chance to escape Kirigakure and go to Kumogakure."

Uchiha Setsuna claimed his reward.

"I choose 1!"

A burst of information entered Uchiha Setsuna's mind, and he immediately mastered the Mind Body Switch Technique.

The two-day break ended.

After finishing breakfast, Uchiha Setsuna headed to the Ninja Academy.

Many students were discussing the monthly exam.

"I wonder who will be first in the monthly exam."

"Most likely Uchiha Sasuke."

"After all, Uchiha Sasuke got first place in both the ninja tools and physical ability subjects."

"So amazing."

"As expected of a genius from the Uchiha clan."

"Uchiha Itachi was also very impressive back then."

Some people saw Uchiha Setsuna.

"But not everyone in the Uchiha clan is amazing."

"Many Uchiha are actually worse than many of us."

Uchiha Setsuna: "..."

Another innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

But Uchiha Setsuna didn't care. He walked past them without even glancing at them.

He entered the classroom.

Most students were also discussing the monthly exam results.

Uchiha Sasuke raised his chin.

Naruto had anticipated his results, but still held onto a sliver of hope.

Kiba Inuzuka was similar to Naruto.

Finally.

Iruka walked into the classroom.

"Good morning, everyone."

"Good morning, teacher."

Iruka smiled and said, "The results of the first monthly exam are out. Congratulations to those who achieved good results."

"But for those who didn't get the results they expected, don't be discouraged. There are still many years left in your ninja academy careers."

"You have plenty of time to work hard and improve."

"Now, I will announce the top three students for this exam."

"I will post the complete list on the wall next to the blackboard, and you can all check it after class."

"First place, Uchiha Sasuke!"

A round of applause broke out.

Uchiha Sasuke's chin seemed to lift even higher.

For most of the students in the classroom, this result was not unexpected.

"Second place, Hyuga Hinata."

Uchiha Setsuna glanced at Hyuga Hinata.

To be precise, Hyuga Hinata's talent wasn't particularly high. Her Byakugan was very pure, earning her recognition from Otsutsuki Toneri.

However, throughout her life, she never became a very strong ninja.

In the Fourth Great Ninja War, even Sakura's strength surpassed hers.

But now, Hyuga Hinata had her own advantages.

Coming from a major ninja clan, she had already received prior training before entering the Ninja Academy.

"Third place, Nara Shikamaru."

Nara Shikamaru showed no change in expression upon hearing his name.

"It's that lazy guy?"

Some students looked surprised and taken aback.

But Yamanaka Ino and Akimichi Choji knew that Nara Shikamaru was fully qualified for it.

If Nara Shikamaru had wanted to, he could have achieved better results than Uchiha Sasuke.

"Alright, we'll discuss the rankings after class."

"Let's start the lesson."

"I will be distributing the rewards for the top-ranked students this afternoon."

Many students lost the focus to listen to the lecture.

They were all eager to know their scores and rankings.

After class, a large number of students swarmed towards the location where the report cards were posted.

Some were overjoyed, some were disappointed...

Uchiha Setsuna felt a slight sense of nostalgia seeing this scene.

In his previous life, Uchiha Setsuna had also studied at school for a long time, going through nine years of compulsory education, high school, and university... Just like these students, Uchiha Setsuna had also pushed through the crowd to find out his results sooner.

However, for this month's exam results, Uchiha Setsuna didn't care at all.

"Setsuna, you're 31st."

Yamanaka Ino returned and checked the rankings for Uchiha Setsuna.

"Thanks."

Uchiha Setsuna showed no change in expression.

Sakura looked at Yamanaka Ino, then at Uchiha Sasuke, and couldn't help but think—my taste is better than Ino's; Sasuke is much more outstanding than Uchiha Setsuna.

Hyuga Hinata glanced at Uchiha Setsuna.

"Classmate Setsuna worked so hard, but his results aren't very good. He must be very sad."

Sad?

Not at all.

How could Uchiha Setsuna be sad about these monthly exam results?

What were these brats in the classroom to him?

Uchiha Setsuna was already in a game of wits with people like Uchiha Itachi and Tobi Uchiha.

Uchiha Setsuna only wished for class to end quickly, eagerly awaiting the next day to start the next life simulation, striving to escape Kirigakure on the first try.

Before class ended in the afternoon, Iruka returned to the office.

"Class, it's time to distribute the prizes."

"Students whose names are called, please come forward in order."

"Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Hinata, Nara Shikamaru..."

A total of the top ten.

After receiving her prize, Hyuga Hinata returned to her seat and looked at Uchiha Setsuna, hesitating. She was considering whether to share some of her prize with Uchiha Setsuna.

But she worried that Uchiha Setsuna might misunderstand her intentions and think she was showing off.

While Hyuga Hinata was hesitating.

The dismissal bell rang.

"Class dismissed!"

Iruka announced the end of class.

Uchiha Setsuna immediately left his seat, gathered his belongings, and left the classroom at a very fast pace.

Hyuga Hinata watched Uchiha Setsuna's retreating back.

After a long while, he withdrew his gaze.

"This monthly exam was a blow to Setsuna."

"Perhaps Setsuna is eager to go back and undergo intensified training."

This time, Hyuga Hinata's guess was not wrong.

After returning, Uchiha Setsuna did indeed undergo extra training.

However, the reason was not what Hyuga Hinata had imagined.

Uchiha Sasuke returned home and immediately found Mikoto Uchiha.

"Mother, I'm back."

"I got first place in this monthly exam."