She herself was starting to feel a little tempted by early graduation.
But she lacked confidence.
Her family didn't have the resources for private tutoring. Everything she knew came from paying close attention in class.
"He left pretty fast."
Asuma's plan fell flat. He could only wait with Raizen for Kurenai.
While he had time, Raizen opened the entry panel.
He looked at the second upgrade path under [Early Graduation (White)] and confirmed it.
"You have comprehended a new entry: [Gifted Top Student (Green)]."
[Entry: Gifted Top Student (Green)]
[Requirement: Graduate early and meet the minimum threshold for learning ability.]
[Progress: (Completed).]
[Effect: You can focus better than others on any task, learn faster, and your overall learning ability increases by 20%.]
[Note: Can be further upgraded later.]
"Twenty percent?"
Raizen felt his mind instantly become clearer, thoughts flowing faster and more sharply.
Some previously unclear points about ninjutsu suddenly made sense.
Inspiration and ideas surged forth.
He closed his eyes and began reflecting on past doubts.
About ten minutes later, Yūhi Kurenai emerged with a bright smile, a new headband gleaming on her forehead.
"Heh heh, Asuma , there are quite a few early graduates this year."
Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen walked out together.
"These are all Konoha's new leaves."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly, seeing his son chatting with Raizen and Kurenai.
Assigning them to the same team would likely cause no major conflicts.
"Asuma, remember to get along well with Raizen and the others."
"I know, I know."
Sarutobi Asuma waved dismissively.
Hiruzen was used to his son's attitude. He left with Orochimaru, who had come along on business.
"Still coming to my place today?"
Raizen glanced at Kurenai.
"Of course."
She nodded.
"Red, you're going to Raizen's house?"
Asuma was stunned. He had no idea.
So all those times she disappeared after school… she was going to Raizen's?
"Yeah, he's teaching me genjutsu."
Kurenai said, hurrying to catch up with Raizen, who had already turned to leave.
That left only Sarutobi Asuma and Nohara Rin behind.
Rin watched the two departing figures with quiet envy.
If only she and Kakashi could be that close.
Unfortunately, Kakashi had been on missions lately. Every time he returned, Rin could smell the heavy scent of blood on him.
The scent of someone who had killed…
Carrying her quiet worries, Rin turned and headed home.
Asking Raizen about Lightning Release would have to wait. She didn't want to intrude on Kurenai's time.
After Kurenai left, Sarutobi Asuma stood alone.
Just moments ago the place had been lively. Now it was empty except for him.
When Kurenai said she was going to Raizen's house, Asuma almost wanted to tag along.
But then he thought better of it. He barely knew Raizen. What if Raizen said his house wasn't open to guests? That would be humiliating.
"Damn it. Ever since this Uchiha Raizen showed up, everything's gone wrong."
Ever since Raizen arrived, Sarutobi Asuma felt like nothing had gone right.
He chewed on a toothpick, brooding over how to find a good excuse to get closer to Kurenai.
He was here first!
…
A few hours later, after seeing Kurenai off, Raizen glanced at the sky and stepped outside.
He was now officially a shinobi. All that remained was for the village to assign him a path forward.
Most Uchiha joined the Konoha Military Police Force after becoming chūnin, assigned to the First Division.
Before that, they could also apply to train with the Police Force early.
Alternatively, they could follow the normal route and join a three-man team.
But very few chose that path.
Lost in thought, Raizen arrived at his destination.
Konoha Hospital.
On the first floor, he asked the staff about Yakushi Nonou's location.
As the captain of the medical division, she was well-known throughout the hospital. Raizen quickly found her.
"Oh? Little Raizen, what brings you here?"
Yakushi Nonou was slightly surprised. She remembered their agreement was after graduation.
Then she noticed the headband on his forehead and understood.
"I've graduated, Lady Nonou."
Raizen pointed at his forehead.
"You really are talented."
Yakushi Nonou said, pushing up her round-framed glasses, adding a touch of maturity to her gentle features.
Raizen quickly averted his gaze.
As the saying goes, women with glasses have a certain contrast.
Especially someone like Nonou, who wore the saintly expression of a compassionate mother, yet possessed such a mature, curvaceous figure.
Just thinking about it stirred Raizen's ocular power.
But he kept his face neutral.
Yakushi Nonou was the top intelligence officer of Root!
"However, to learn medical ninjutsu, we first need to check if you have the Yang Release affinity."
Yakushi Nonou said gently.
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