But…
Now there was a problem Naruto needed to be aware of.
Because his current status was that this was his first time coming to the Ninja Academy.
So if he took first place in the exam, wouldn't that be extremely unreasonable?
But as soon as Naruto's thoughts shifted, he changed his mind.
Then, just like in his previous life, a flash of spiritual light appeared. Everything in the universe evolved in Naruto's mind, all living things flourishing with vitality…
A full three minutes passed.
Naruto's once-dormant brain suddenly activated.
He asked the system in his mind: "System, does getting last place count as first?"
System: "Ding…"
Naruto: "System, don't just ding—why don't you talk instead?"
System: "Ding… Ding… suan…"
Maybe Naruto's question wasn't something the system could fix.
But it actually typed out the pinyin for "calculate."
Naruto's face remained calm when he heard this, but inside he was overjoyed.
Then Naruto began to act confused.
Soon.
The written test began.
The written test was coming to an end.
Naruto looked at his blank answer sheet with satisfaction, thinking his mission was secure.
But…
Then Naruto stopped smiling.
Because a figure rushed past outside and then stopped at the classroom door.
"Re… report!!"
When the instructor heard Obito's voice, his expression darkened. He said sternly: "Come in!"
Obito opened the door carefully and entered, then looked apologetically at the instructor.
The instructor asked coldly, "Uchiha Obito, you're more than half an hour late. Did you help an old lady cross the road again?"
Obito's face stiffened. "N-No… this time it was because a black cat blocked my way."
As soon as he said this, the whole class burst into laughter.
Black lines formed on the instructor's forehead, and he roared furiously, "Hey!! You brat! Could you at least make up a more reasonable excuse?!"
"Blocked by a black cat?!!! HUH?! What are you thinking?!?!"
Obito suddenly felt aggrieved, tears welling up in his eyes. "But I really was blocked by a black cat…"
Not long ago—
Obito was on his way to school.
But he met a black cat that got in his way and kept circling around him, meowing anxiously.
Obito followed the black cat and found a litter of kittens in an abandoned house.
Unable to bear seeing them starve, he found cardboard boxes and placed the kittens inside.
Then Obito went from house to house in Konoha looking for people willing to take them in.
And so, Obito was late.
However, no one believed him.
Unexpectedly, Obito's excuses were so ridiculously real that Kakashi often used them as excuses for being late…
Naruto gritted his teeth and stared at Obito.
Why don't you apologize quickly?
Then collect the test paper…
And then start answering questions?
If you fill in the blanks like I did, won't my last place be gone?
Damn guy.
Seriously!
Naruto didn't like the grown-up Obito or the child Obito.
Seeing that Obito still refused to admit fault, Naruto narrowed his eyes slightly.
He secretly formed a seal and touched Obito with four fingers.
"Mind Body Transmission Technique!"
Naruto's body slumped slightly, collapsing onto the desk.
After entering Obito's body, Naruto made Obito kneel down immediately.
Boom!!
A thud echoed.
Obito's forehead hit the floor as he spoke loudly and clearly: "I'm sorry, it was all my fault!"
The instructor's face twitched, and he said, "Get up and come get your test paper."
Obito stood up, received the test paper, and returned to his seat.
Naruto controlled Obito and began answering the questions.
After writing several answers and ensuring Obito wouldn't get zero, Naruto withdrew from his body.
Obito, meanwhile, was panicking.
He lifted his head and looked around suspiciously.
What just happened?
Wasn't I helping the black cat?
And the instructor still didn't believe me, and everyone laughed at me!
Why am I taking the exam again?
Could it be I fainted during the exam?
Huh?
Who answered these questions?
Was it… me?
Am I that powerful?
No…
I am that powerful!
I must've used too much mental energy answering questions and then fallen into a dream.
Everything that just happened was a dream.
Yoshi~
That makes sense.
So let's keep answering questions.
Uh…
Let me see.
How do I solve this question?
Hmm…
I don't seem that great?
…
Soon, the written test ended.
After Naruto handed in his paper, he focused on the system.
Once the instructor finished grading, a prompt appeared in Naruto's mind.
[Ding~ Mission accomplished: Simulation chance +1.]
The corner of Naruto's mouth curved slightly.
It seemed the system's missions weren't completely bugged!
The instructor began reading the results.
"First place: Yūhi Kurenai."
"Second place: Hatake Kakashi."
"Third place: …"
"Second to last: Uchiha Obito."
"Last place: Kamizuki Izumo."
After announcing the results, the instructor said, "In addition, there will be a practical exercise this afternoon. Students, be prepared."
Obito was ecstatic. "Hahaha! Luckily I'm not last!"
Kakashi: "Are you proud of that?"
Obito: "Of course! I'm finally not last! Isn't that progress?"
[Ding~ Mission released: Get first place in the practical exercise.
Reward: Simulation chance +1]
After hearing the prompt, Naruto chuckled.
Have your speaking skills improved?
On the podium, the instructor noticed Naruto laughing and thought he was overwhelmed.
So he said, "Well… student Kamizuki, since you came late, don't worry too much about your grades. I'll arrange for a high-achieving student to tutor you."
"Yūhi Kurenai, do you have time after school?"
A little girl with naturally curly hair stood up. "No problem, Instructor. I'll help Kamizuki-kun. After all, we're classmates."
Naruto felt a little strange.
Could it be…
Did Yūhi Kurenai's behavior in the future get influenced by her trip through the Dragon Vein?
But he didn't know yet. For now, he could only take things one step at a time.
Right after Yūhi Kurenai accepted the task, Naruto noticed two eyes on him.
One pair belonged to Yūhi Kurenai.
That was normal.
Naruto smiled back.
The other pair…
Looked like Sarutobi Asuma?
Everyone in class knew Asuma liked Yūhi Kurenai.
Now Kurenai was going to tutor Naruto alone after class?
Asuma instantly felt upset.
Naruto shook his head slightly.
It seemed Asuma's jealous tendencies were even stronger as a child than Boruto's were later.
This type of person would definitely challenge him during the practical exam and then embarrass himself.
That's fine…
He needed first place in the practical anyway, so there was no reason to hide all his strength.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can visit my Patreon page:
Patreon.com/PhoeniXcel
There are 90+ advanced chapters available for you to read.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Check out my new Naruto fanfic!
[Naruto: I Don't Want Recognition]