"This Ninja, the assessment is over. The results has already been announced."
The Ninja who spoke was closer to Haruki.
He had a smile on his face and seemed easy to talk to, exuding a friendly aura.
"That's right, it's already over."
Danzo Shimura glanced at Haruki, seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi meddling, and chimed in with his arms crossed.
At the same time, from the high building, Hashirama looked at the silver-haired boy below, his gaze constantly wandering between Tobirama and Haruki.
He had a uncomfortable feeling in his heart.
"Tobirama, you..."
Hashirama's tone was subtle; he really didn't know when Tobirama had a son.
"It's fine, Big Brother, leave it to me."
Tobirama narrowed his eyes, his expression a bit displeased. As the Second Hokage, he naturally wouldn't do anything for personal gain.
Whoosh!
Under Hashirama's bewildered gaze, Tobirama instantly appeared on the arena plaza.
He always felt that Tobirama might have misunderstood something. He was just surprised that Tobirama had a son, not surprised that Tobirama would abuse his power.
....
"What are you discussing?"
Tobirama arrived on the arena.
He looked at the somewhat contentious arena with a rather cold tone.
"Hokage-sama, this person wants to participate in the assessment, but I told him the assessment is already over."
Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Tobirama approach and proactively reported what had happened to him.
"Oh?"
Senju Tobirama finally focused his gaze on Haruki. Looking at the silver-haired boy, his expression was cold, without a hint of warmth.
"It's a pity, you're late. The assessment is already over."
"If you want to join the Ninja Academy, you can wait for next year's assessment to begin."
Feeling the aura Tobirama exuded, Haruki's expression remained unchanged. It had been a while since he talked to Tobirama, and he didn't expect him to put pressure on him right away.
"Hokage-sama, please give me a chance. I want to grow quickly so I can better serve the Village."
To have more opportunities to spend time with his girlfriend, Haruki had to say something against his will.
"No, since you are late, you must pay the price for being late."
Tobirama shook his head, still not agreeing. He couldn't open a back door for Haruki just because he was his son.
Such a lack of discipline, how could he gain the respect of others in the future?
"Tobirama, you can't say that. After all, this young boy is also doing it for the Village's good. I am willing to give him a chance."
Hashirama's voice came from behind.
When the surrounding people saw that the First Hokage of Konoha was watching this assessment, they all became excited.
Everyone knows that the First Hokage has the title of 'God of Shinobi' in the Shiboni World.
Listening to Hashirama's undermining and the reactions of the surrounding crowd, Tobirama knew that refusing again was no longer a wise choice.
"Since Big Brother has said so, I will make an exception for you this once. However, to become a Ninja Academy student, you must fight them and prove your strength."
Tobirama turned to face the thirty-eight Ninja Academy students behind him, "Is there anyone among you willing to spar with this Ninja?"
"Hokage-sama, I am willing to do it."
As soon as Tobirama finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi beside him volunteered.
Danzo Shimura inwardly regretted seeing that Hiruzen had already spoken decisively while he was still hesitating.
Next time, next time he must get ahead of this guy.
"Hiruzen?"
"If it's you, then I'm at ease."
Tobirama nodded.
Tobirama believed he understood his son's personality very well; he was someone who would never stand if he could lie down. Joining the Ninja Academy to study was definitely not his style.
Moreover, Tobirama actually didn't want his son to stand out; living a peaceful life was enough.
Everyone began to leave the arena, and even the bewildered girl in the crowd looked at the white-haired boy in the center of the arena a few more times. She always felt that the boy was strangely familiar.
However, his striking silver-white short hair dispelled her inner thoughts.
...
"To actually fight against Hiruzen Sarutobi, this young boy is quite unlucky."
"That's right, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance today, he probably wouldn't fear even facing a Chunin."
"Indeed, he's probably going to be unilaterally beaten."
The audience below discussed animatedly, everyone believing that Haruki would not be a match for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi was capable of fighting five opponents without falling behind, a true top figure of the younger generation of Shinobi.
However, there was someone different, and that was Senju Hotaru. In her heart, she naturally hoped that Haruki would win.
"Hmph~ What's so great about that? I can beat that kid too."
Danzo Shimura beside him was quite unconvinced, believing he was no worse than Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Tobirama, how is it? You can trust your good Elder Brother to handle things, right?"
On the other side of the arena, Hashirama smiled at the expressionless Tobirama beside him.
"Elder Brother, why are you helping that brat?!"
Tobirama looked up at the silver-haired boy on the stage, somewhat puzzled.
"He should know what dangers he will face by showing himself, but since he chose it, We cannot stop him."
"This is his own decision."
Senju Hashirama was rarely so serious, and at the same time, there was a hint of regret in his eyes. A few years ago, his younger brother Tobirama's first son mysteriously died during a mission.
Now, the boy on the stage was probably the sole remaining member of Tobirama's lineage.
"So, do you have confidence in him?"
"Hmm, I certainly trust Hiruzen."
Tobirama's answer made Hashirama give an awkward smile. It seemed that his nephew's desire to join the Ninja Academy might be a bit difficult.
...
"Hello, I'm Hiruzen Sarutobi. Please take care of me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi approached Senju Haruki, intending to form the combat sign with him.
To prevent sneak attacks, this sign marked the start of the battle.
"Senju Haruki."
Haruki spoke expressionlessly, listening to the noisy discussions from below. Undoubtedly, almost no one supported him.
He stole a glance at Senju Tobirama not far away. His face was expressionless, seemingly indifferent to the outcome of the battle, perhaps in his heart, Haruki was already the loser.
"Then, let the battle begin. You need to be careful."
After forming the hand seals, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly pulled back, and seeing Haruki ready, he threw a few shuriken, which drew elegant arcs in the air, locking down the space around Haruki.
The young version of Hiruzen Sarutobi was still a good person to get along with, no wonder he was later selected by Tobirama as the next Hokage.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
While covered by the shuriken, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly formed hand seals and exhaled a large fireball from his mouth.
Such skilled combat techniques doubled the pressure on Haruki, who had little combat experience.
He immediately rolled to the left to dodge, as for the shuriken attacking him, they quickly cut some gashes on his body.
Fortunately, he avoided some vital points, or rather, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't strike with lethal intent.
"Is this what real combat is like? It seems I need to get serious too."
Haruki's eyes were grave. He knew that without a cheat, the probability of beating Hiruzen Sarutobi was not high.
Hiruzen hadn't even used his five-element Chakra combination yet. If he did, Haruki wouldn't last even an hour.
Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's curious gaze, Haruki began to take off his clothes.
"What does he mean? Why is that kid taking off his clothes? Is he trying to seduce Hiruzen Sarutobi?"
"Could he be Gay?"
"Ridiculous, this must be a delay tactic, since Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't take advantage of someone."
"Hiruzen, what are you hesitating for? Quickly deal with that kid!"
Danzo couldn't understand. What use was such a person even if recruited into the Ninja Academy?
"Tobirama, it seems your son isn't as useless as you said."
Hashirama seemed to have discovered something, a slight smile on his lips.
Unfortunately, Tobirama showed no sign of happiness; instead, he frowned slightly.
"Haruki, what are you doing...."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's question was not yet finished.
Boom!!
As Haruki released his hands, his clothes, like huge iron blocks, instantly crashed to the ground with a roar.
It even made the entire arena vibrate slightly.
????
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was startled. No wonder Haruki looked so strained earlier. Did he have such heavy things on him?
Staring at the faintly cracked ground beneath Haruki's feet, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that perhaps not holding back was the respect he should give to such a Ninja.
If Haruki knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts, he would probably immediately say: 'Can you make up your mind? If you say you'll go easy, then go easy!'
(End of the chapter)
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