The examination

The biting north wind swept mercilessly across the streets like sharp knives, its chill seemingly penetrating to the bone, sending shivers down one's spine.

The gates of the Ninja Academy were tightly shut, heavy as an unbreakable shield, separating the hustle and bustle of the world from the tranquility of the campus into two separate worlds.

Uchiha Fugaku stood quietly in front of the gate, his tall and imposing figure appearing particularly lonely in the cold wind. His eyes were piercing as he stared intently at the tightly closed door, as if trying to peek through the gaps between the wooden planks to discover the secrets hidden inside.

Fugaku paced back and forth on the cold ground. As the leader of the Uchiha Clan, he had experienced countless life-and-death trials and witnessed too many changes in the world.

However, at this crucial moment, when his son Uchiha Kōki, faces a test, he is unable to maintain his usual composure.

His hands were sometimes clenched into fists and sometimes relaxed, clearly showing that he was very nervous.

Beside him, a handsome ninja carrying a sharp sword stood silently, a calm light flashing in his eyes, but it was not hard to see the deep concern he felt for the person inside the gate.

Watching Fugaku pace back and forth, he couldn't help but tease, "Clan Chief Fugaku, there's no need to worry so much. With your Koki's abilities, she'll definitely pass this test."

Hearing this, Fugaku smiled and quickly said, "Not at all, your Hayate ability is quite good, it's just that your physique is a bit weak. But I'm sure you'll be fine today."

Upon hearing this, the sword-wielding ninja sighed, a hint of worry in his eyes. "Who can argue with that? With his body, I really don't know if it was right to let him go down this path?"

His thoughts drifted back to a few days earlier, to Hayate's insistence on graduating early. He shook his head helplessly, his heart filled with the sighs of a father, "Truly, it's a debt owed to one's children."

While the two were talking, in the school classroom, Koki was sitting in his seat, bored out of his mind. Sigh, they were supposed to go to the training ground, but it was changed to a written test at school, and they even separated him from Shisui. He definitely had to find Shisui and complain to him properly after the test.

However, although there were many questions, they were not too difficult for him. He finished them in no time and handed them in.

The proctor stared in disbelief at Koki, his speed exceeding everyone's expectations.

"The exam consists of three parts. Next is the Ninjutsu test, and the last part is the practical combat test. You can go to the classroom next door now."

"Okay." Koki nodded calmly, already having made up her mind.

In his view, the Ninjutsu test is an inevitable part of the process. After all, in this world of ninjas, strength is the standard by which everything is measured, and only those with strong fists can stand firm in this challenging world.

Koki walked leisurely towards the classroom opposite, as if everything was under his control.

As soon as she entered the classroom, Koki began to observe the entire room without making a sound.

In the classroom, a rectangular table was placed in the middle, and behind the table sat five teachers.

"This is quite a show of force, "Koki thought to herself.

And, to my surprise, Professor Higashikawa was among them!

As he stepped into the examination room, a hint of warmth flashed in Higashikawa Haruto's eyes. He raised his arm slightly, silently conveying a gesture of encouragement. Koki nodded in response, his expression composed.

The examiner, Tsukino Yūto, watched Koki enter, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips, as if he were waiting for this genius to deliver a brilliant performance.

"Next is the Ninjutsu test. Please use the Substitution Technique, Clone Technique, and Transformation Technique respectively." Tsukino Yūto's voice echoed in the classroom.

This test was fairly standard. Usually, students would be tested on these Three Basic Techniques at graduation, and only those who could use them successfully could graduate. Koki speculated that the focus would be on the final practical assessment.

As he pondered this, he slowly Earth Flow the center. He saw Koki rapidly Hand Seals, and with a 'bang', a crisp and powerful sound broke the silence. A plume of white smoke suddenly rose, spreading slowly in the air like a white curtain.

Smoke swirled around them, and as the white mist slowly dissipated, Koki stood quietly in the center of everyone's attention, with a stone appearing beside her.

The teacher standing nearby, watching this scene, couldn't help but smile wryly and said, "Uchiha Kōki, what about your other two Ninjutsu?"

Koki shrugged, about to explain, but was interrupted by Tsukino Yūto's calm voice, "You've passed this test. You can go to the training ground for practical combat testing now."

"That's not right, he only used..." another teacher eagerly tried to express her doubts.

Koki simply uttered two words: "Okay."

After saying that, he playfully winked at Higashikawa Haruto Higashikawa Haruto then smiled with satisfaction.

Only after Koki had completely disappeared Tsukino Yūto slowly take out a folder, carefully browse through Koki's information, and then solemnly mark her score as full marks in the assessment rating.

Seeing this, the ninja beside him quickly stopped him, saying, "Sir, you can't! Uchiha Kōki only used the Substitution Technique; the other two didn't. How can he get a perfect score?"

Tsukino Yūto glanced at him indifferently, offering no explanation.

Upon seeing this, Higashikawa Haruto immediately retorted, "Who said he only used the Substitution Technique?"

"Don't think that just because you're his teacher you can do whatever you want!" The ninja's eyes widened in anger, his tone full of skepticism.

"What are you saying?!" Higashikawa Haruto's eyes narrowed, his expression fierce, ready to engage in a heated debate and argue for his disciple.

Seeing that war was about to break out, Tsukino Yūto quickly stepped forward and explained gently.

"In the instant the white smoke rose into the air, Uchiha Kōki had already displayed the Three Basic Techniques to its fullest extent. He first used the Clone Jutsu to create a shadow that was exactly like himself, then quickly swapped places with the Clone Technique, making it difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. Finally, his main body used the Transformation Technique to become Substitution Technique. This innovation and application of Ninjutsu was truly astonishing. And this is precisely the charm of Ninjutsu; it is not static but requires constant exploration and creation. As the examiner, he naturally gave him full marks without hesitation."

"This child is really amazing."

"What?!" The ninja beside him was so shocked he couldn't speak, staring in disbelief.

"You need to practice more!" Tsukino Yūto said earnestly, looking at the astonished ninjas.

"Hmph." Higashikawa Haruto curled his lip, but inwardly he felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He silently prayed for Koki, hoping that he would have a smooth journey and pass the upcoming test smoothly.