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"Please draw your exam question from inside!"
In another spacious classroom, a teacher wearing a Green Chunin Vest instructed Fuyu Shirou, gesturing to the wooden box on the table in front of him.
Without hesitation, Fuyu Shirou reached into the box and pulled out a slip of paper. Unfolding it, he read:
"Transformation Technique"
The second part of this exam was the ninjutsu test. Candidates would draw their test subject from the box on the table, with the options being Clone Technique, Transformation Technique, and Substitution Technique.
"Perform the Transformation Technique using the teacher next to you as a reference!"
For him, these simple Three Body Techniques were child's play. He casually made the hand signs!
"Puff!"
A cloud of smoke dispersed, and a figure identical to the reference teacher appeared on the spot. Every detail, from head to toe, was a perfect match, even down to the mannerisms, which were about 70-80% accurate.
Excellent hand sign speed.
Excellent chakra control.
Excellent ninjutsu execution.
The teachers responsible for the exam, who were evaluating the students, wrote down their assessments on the documents in their hands, giving him an excellent score without any hesitation. Even though they were Chunin themselves, they could find no fault with the execution or the effect of the Transformation Technique.
Having completed these relatively simple exam subjects in a short time, Fuyu Shirou made his way to the outdoor venue specifically prepared for the ninja exam.
[Next up are the Taijutsu and Practical Exam!]
[I wonder who my opponent will be. I hope it doesn't get too exaggerated!]
The Taijutsu and Practical Exam for ninja graduation are combined. The exam subjects are designed to be straightforward and brutal. The school teachers act as examiners, attacking the students, and the standard for passing is to last five minutes under the teacher's assault.
It's important to note that these examiners are all experienced Chunin in their forties or fifties. While they may not match younger ninjas in physical strength, their combat experience far surpasses that of younger Chunin. Dealing with a group of candidates who are not even ninjas yet is a piece of cake for them.
Of course, the teachers won't attack with full force; their primary goal is to test the candidates. Otherwise, even with just five minutes, 90% of the candidates would fail this part of the exam.
"Uchiha Fuyu Shirou, follow me!"
As soon as he stepped into the specially prepared exam venue, a ninja approached Fuyu Shirou.
"This is your opponent for this exam, 'Mizutani Masahito.' You can use any means necessary, including but not limited to ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, shuriken, and explosive tags. Your goal is to last five minutes under his attack."
"Understood!"
With a calm response, Fuyu Shirou looked at his opponent and the few people sitting in the stands opposite.
His opponent, Chunin instructor 'Mizutani Masahito,' was not particularly tall. His hair was slightly graying, and he appeared to be over fifty years old. A scar resembling a centipede ran across his right cheek, adding a menacing aura to his appearance. Though his appearance and attire were unremarkable, his limbs and bones were somewhat thick, giving him a reliable look.
The ninja school often invited middle-aged and elderly ninjas to serve as instructors. These ninjas, with their rich mission and combat experience, would teach the students. This was a job many older and physically declining ninjas aspired to, as they could pass on their combat insights and mission experiences to the next generation of Konoha, continuing their 'Will of Fire.'
On the stands, five or six spectators were seated. Most of them were unfamiliar, and he did not see the Third Hokage. The only familiar face was a middle-aged man with glasses, who was none other than Konoha's Hokage aide, 'Homura Mitokado,' who had appeared several times on TV.
According to Fuyu Shirou's knowledge, this elder of the 'Mito' clan was primarily responsible for personnel-related matters in Konoha, akin to a personnel minister or organizational department in his previous life. He was known for his gentle and kind personality, which contrasted sharply with the fiery-tempered Koharu Utatane and the somber Danzō Shimura.
"Both sides, form the opposing seals! The ninja school graduation exam begins now!"
"Shadow Leaf Dance!"
Before the referee had even left the field, 'Mizutani Masahito' launched a fierce low kick, almost like a sneak attack, aimed at Fuyu Shirou's chin.
[Damn, no sense of honor at all! Trying to give me a warning right from the start?]
"Whoosh!"
Without any hesitation, Fuyu Shirou instinctively dodged to the side, then leaped backward to create some distance. At the same time, he reached for his shuriken in the weapon pouch at his waist, preparing to launch an attack to disrupt his opponent's rhythm.
Such a sudden attack was only possible because Fuyu Shirou's senses were sharp, allowing him to detect a hint of it in advance. A slightly slower candidate would have been kicked flying and possibly KO'd with a follow-up combo.
"Leaf Whirlwind"
Before Fuyu Shirou could even touch his weapon pouch, his opponent's follow-up attack was already on its way. A powerful spinning uppercut aimed directly at his head. The transition between moves was smooth, and it seemed his opponent had anticipated his reaction.
[This isn't over! Indeed, becoming a Chunin, especially a seasoned Chunin in their fifties, is no small feat!]
[I still lack experience. I didn't expect him to attack so suddenly!]
As an office worker from the city, Fuyu Shirou had trained hard over the years. He had not neglected ninjutsu, taijutsu, or genjutsu. However, in actual combat, he was still significantly outmatched by these experienced ninjas.
"Bang!"
Having been caught off guard, Fuyu Shirou had no choice but to use a Substitution Technique, leaving a wooden log split in two on the spot.
This allowed him to create some distance between himself and his opponent.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
He maintained a distance of about ten meters from his opponent.
Holding four shuriken in each hand, he launched an attack to disrupt his opponent's rhythm and create an opportunity for his next move.
Before the exam, he had already decided that he would only use common taijutsu, shuriken, or the Three Body Techniques taught in school.
Although his family and Konoha had gotten along well over the years, it was always wise to keep a few tricks up his sleeve!
After a barrage of shuriken, he didn't waste any time and launched his own attack.
On the field, four Fuyu Shirous, each wielding a kunai, charged at 'Mizutani Masahito.'
The Clone Technique was a simple yet effective way to confuse the opponent during an attack.
(End of Chapter)