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Chapter 39 - Chapter 39 Application

"What?!"

Yamanaka Ryo slammed his hands on the table, looking at Ren and Uchiha Ryufeng in front of him.

"You, you two want to apply for the graduation exam?"

Yamanaka Ryo put a hand to his forehead, looking at the two calm individuals in front of him, he couldn't help but confirm again that he hadn't misheard.

"That's right, Yamanaka Sensei, we came to you to apply for the graduation exam."

Ren looked at the disbelieving Yamanaka Ryo in front of him, spread his hands helplessly, confirming his answer.

"But you are only in your third year. Although your grades are among the best in the entire grade, it's too early to become a Ninja now."

As soon as Yamanaka Ryo finished speaking, his gaze shifted to Uchiha Ryufeng.

"Ryufeng, do your family know that you're applying for early graduation?"

"My family has already agreed, so please, Yamanaka Sensei, give us this opportunity. If Kakashi can graduate right after enrolling, we two are no worse."

Uchiha Ryufeng, standing quietly beside him, blocked Yamanaka Ryo with a single sentence. After all, since their parents had agreed, he didn't seem to have any reason not to grant it.

"But..."

Yamanaka Ryo hesitated, then fell silent.

"You two go back to class first, and I'll submit your application."

"Thank you, Yamanaka Sensei."

Hearing Yamanaka Ryo's reply, both their eyes lit up. They bowed to Yamanaka Ryo in thanks and then turned to go back to the classroom, leaving Yamanaka Ryo in the office to ponder.

...

"Ren, Ryufeng, you're back. What did you go to Yamanaka Sensei for?"

Obito asked curiously, looking at the two who had returned.

"Nothing much, just went to Yamanaka Sensei to apply for an exam."

Ren replied with a smile, then he and Ryufeng sat back down and began to close their eyes to rest.

"Huh? Exam? What exam?"

Obito scratched his head, thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he didn't pay attention to it and started chatting with Rin next to him.

"Ding-a-ling-a-ling"

The lunch break bell rang.

Yamanaka Ryo stood up, walked out of the office, and after leaving the Ninja School, he headed straight for the Hokage Building...

Hokage Office.

"Knock, knock."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was processing official documents, paused his pen and looked up at the door.

"Come in."

"Excuse me, Hokage-sama."

The door was pushed open, and Yamanaka Ryo walked in, closed the door, took two steps forward, and knelt on one knee.

"Ryo? Why are you here? Please get up first."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Yamanaka Ryo in confusion. Wasn't it Monday today? Why was he, his appointed elite class's top teacher, at the Hokage Office?

"I apologise for disturbing you, but this matter requires your decision."

"What matters?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was puzzled. Was there something at the Ninja School recently that needed a decision? He couldn't recall.

"It's about Hoshimi Ren and Uchiha Ryufeng's early graduation application."

Yamanaka Ryo stood in front of the desk, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.

"Hmm?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi then remembered that early graduation exams for Ninja School students indeed required his approval. However, he hadn't thought of it for a while, as the last person to apply for early graduation was Kakashi two years ago.

"Hoshimi Ren and Uchiha Ryufeng..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured their names, tapping his finger rhythmically on the desk.

Hoshimi Ren, is he Miaten and Hiwa's child?...

It's a pity, those two children both inherited the fire will, but unexpectedly, they both sacrificed themselves on a mission, leaving this child alone and helpless. He can often be seen in the Village running and exercising with that child named Might Guy. Years pass like a single day. Since he is their child, he shouldn't be making a baseless request. It wouldn't hurt to give him a chance.

Uchiha Ryufeng, he's the child who defeated Asuma, right? The eldest son of the Uchiha Elder, Yusuke Uchiha, is a genius who awakened the Sharingan. His strength is not an issue, he can pass.

After considering, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze shifted to Yamanaka Ryo.

"Yamanaka Ryo, approve their early graduation application. You go inform them. The duel time will be at 5 PM at the Ninja School's duelling ground. I will designate their opponents. I hope they perform well."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Yamanaka Ryo's pupils constricted slightly. He didn't expect Hokage-sama to not only agree but also personally designate their opponents. One should know that Kakashi's exam target was also decided by Hokage-sama, and Kakashi easily defeated him. This time, he wondered what kind of opponents Hokage-sama would assign to these two children. He hoped it wouldn't be too strong and dampen the children's confidence.

Yamanaka Ryo returned to the Ninja School. Standing at the classroom door, he tapped a student in the front row and asked him to tell Ren and Ryufeng to come to his office.

"Called us to the office?"

Ren and Ryufeng heard the student's message, exchanged glances, and then immediately stood up and ran out of the classroom impatiently. The news had probably come down.

"Yamanaka Sensei."

After entering the office, the two first bowed, and then both focused their gaze on Yamanaka Ryo.

"Your application has been approved. At 5 PM today, at the school's duelling ground, your opponents will be personally designated by Hokage-sama. Be careful and don't be careless."

Yamanaka Ryo looked at the two in front of him with complex emotions. They were both his students. To be honest, he didn't want the two children to be exposed to the cruelty of the Ninja world too early. But then he thought, this was something they would have to face sooner or later. Since they had made their own decision, as their teacher, he just needed to support them from behind.

"Sensei, don't worry, we definitely won't lose."

Ren immediately made a promise, and Ryufeng also nodded solemnly to Yamanaka Ryo. More words were useless; they had to prove it with action and facts.

...

"Are we going to spar today? Didn't we spar yesterday?"

"I don't know, maybe Yamanaka Sensei wants to add extra training?"

A group of elite-class students followed Yamanaka Ryo to the duelling ground. At this time, the entire playground was filled with students engaged in free activities. Seeing the elite class head towards the duelling ground, some curious students followed behind the elite class, ready to see if there was any excitement to watch.

Upon reaching the front of the duelling ground's spectator stands, Yamanaka Ryo stopped and turned to look at the confused students. After organising his words slightly, he said,

"I brought everyone here today not for sparring practice, but because two classmates have applied for early graduation, and they will be assessed here."

"Eh???"

A group of classmates were shocked and full of questions. When did someone in our class apply for early graduation? And two of them?

"Hoshimi Ren, Uchiha Ryufeng, step forward!"

"Here!" x2

Ren and Ryufeng walked to Yamanaka Ryo's side, awaiting Yamanaka Ryo's arrangements.

"It's 4:40 PM now. Your assessment starts at 5 PM. For now, you two prepare yourselves."

"Yes!" x2

The two then walked aside and began checking their Ninja tool pouches, preparing for battle.

"Ah!!!"

The crowd, realising what was happening, were all dumbfounded, and so were the onlookers who had followed to watch the excitement. After recovering from their shock, several people quickly ran out of the duelling ground and disappeared.

"Ren and Ryufeng, those two guys secretly applied for early graduation! Damn it, I want to apply too!"

"Exactly, exactly."

Asuma looked at the two on the field, a hint of jealousy on his face. He immediately rushed to Yamanaka Ryo and noisily demanded to apply for early graduation as well.

Obito also rushed to Yamanaka Ryo and made a fuss with Asuma, completely oblivious to the bulging veins on Yamanaka Ryo's forehead.

"You two..."

The others, realising Yamanaka Ryo was on the verge of exploding, collectively retreated to the spectator stands, watching Asuma and Obito repeatedly dance on the edge of death.

"Get to the spectator stands and sit down properly!"

Yamanaka Ryo roared, and then his two fists landed on their heads.

"Ah!"

"Ow!"

After the screams, two large bumps quickly rose on their heads. Both squatted down, tears almost welling up from the pain.

Yamanaka Ryo picked them up, walked to the spectator stands, placed one on his left and one on his right, and then sat in the middle. An oppressive aura instantly enveloped the spectator stands.

This...

Ren and Ryufeng exchanged glances. It seemed they had to end the battle quickly and decisively. If anything went wrong...

The consequences seemed a bit severe...

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