By the side of the ring,
Mikami Yuu stopped in front of the two teachers. Very casually, he formed hand seals with both hands and transformed into the likeness of Himura-sensei. His movements were so smooth it was like he'd swallowed a chocolate bar.
"…Huh?"
Ooki-sensei had only meant to glance over before scoring him—kids like Mikami Yuu, born to civilians, tended to improve at a steady pace. Big breakthroughs in a short time were rare, so Ooki had long since had a clear picture of his level.
But…
All of a sudden, Ooki-sensei paused. He looked at Himura beside him, then back at Mikami Yuu, and asked uncertainly, "Wait… you're Mikami Yuu, right?"
"I'm Himura. Ooki-sensei, what are you talking about?"
Mikami Yuu answered in a raspy voice.
"Huh??"
Ooki-sensei's eyes widened. Then he looked at the real Himura. "Then who are you?"
"I'm the real Himura. Even if you can't tell, you can at least tell from where we're standing."
Himura-sensei clarified helplessly, then studied Mikami Yuu more carefully, his expression cautious. "If I remember correctly, this student Mikami has always been first in the grade for written classes, right? It's just his practical combat that dragged him down… Looks like he's been working hard lately. He's improved a lot."
Only then did Ooki finally confirm Mikami Yuu's identity and let out a breath. "Ha—seriously, I thought Himura-sensei was disguising himself as a student to mess with me… Not just the appearance—even the chakra aura is copied so well. That's unbelievable."
"Agreed."
Himura-sensei nodded. "Let's see Clone Technique next."
…
Mikami Yuu wasn't surprised by the result he'd caused.
After all, with the Perfect Form and Spirit trait, Transformation Technique wasn't just a simple visual trick anymore—it involved actual changes in form, similar to the "Faceless Disguise" kind of technique Orochimaru would develop later.
If two chūnin could see through it easily, that would only mean the system was garbage.
As for Clone Technique…
He hadn't unlocked a trait for it yet, so it was a bit worse than Transformation—but it was more than enough to pass.
Two minutes later,
As Mikami Yuu stepped down from the ring, he saw Rin clapping enthusiastically. "Wow, Yuu-kun, that was amazing! Your Transformation just now was so good—Obito and I both got startled!"
"It wasn't! It was just… okay."
Obito immediately denied it.
Rin let out a little laugh, then looked at Mikami Yuu seriously. "No, really. I feel like even Asuma's Three Basic Jutsu aren't as good as yours. Maybe this time, Yuu-kun might even get first place!"
"That's kind of hard…"
Mikami Yuu shook his head, about to say something modest—
When he heard Hyūga Kamon not far away, arms crossed, speaking with a sour tone: "Hmph. You've just improved your Three Basic Jutsu a tiny bit—how could you possibly get first? The combat sparring later is what really matters…"
"…Heh."
Mikami Yuu couldn't be bothered with Hyūga Kamon and continued talking with Rin.
Being ignored, Hyūga Kamon couldn't hold it in anymore. "Hmph. Some people can only practice these most basic, low-level jutsu. Don't they know these jutsu are totally useless? On the battlefield, they'll be seen through at a glance…"
Mikami Yuu's eyelid twitched. He snapped his head around and stared at Hyūga Kamon—like a starving wolf spotting a tasty prey.
"…What are you doing?"
Hyūga Kamon froze for a second.
"You just said… the Three Basic Jutsu are useless, right?"
Mikami Yuu narrowed his eyes.
[Ding! Special event keyword detected. Time-limited mission triggered!]
[On the Ninja Academy field, a member of the Hyūga clan speaks rudely, dismissing the Three Basic Jutsu as low-level techniques. These words make the Three Basic Jutsu sisters feel deeply hurt—especially Clone Technique. But they also know they are ordinary, lacking the noble lineage and bloodline of something like Great Fireball, so they can only hide in a corner and suffer in silence.]
[Will you take action to help the Three Basic Jutsu defend their dignity: Yes/No]
"Yes!"
Mikami Yuu didn't hesitate for even a second.
A special event had popped—what was there to discuss?
You fight.
In that moment, he stared at Hyūga Kamon with even fiercer eyes and demanded:
"Hyūga, let me ask you—what did the Three Basic Jutsu ever do to you? What right do you have to call them low-level techniques?! They work so hard, and they're so cute… faithfully accompanying every child who first learns ninjutsu, like three gentle big sisters.
"Just because the Hyūga clan isn't good at ninjutsu, you think you can insult them? No. Absolutely not!
"When you deny the Three Basic Jutsu, you deny this exam. You deny the Ninja Academy's teaching principles and the very meaning of its existence. You deny Konoha's Will of Fire!
"So I demand that you—right now, this instant—apologize to the Three Basic Jutsu!"
"…Huh?"
Hyūga Kamon was stunned.
A-apologize for what?
The Three Basic Jutsu were the lowest E-rank techniques. The Byakugan could see through them at a glance. Wasn't he just stating facts? How did this suddenly become "denying the Will of Fire," like the Hyūga were about to start a rebellion?
Was that remotely reasonable?
At this point, another system text box appeared in Mikami Yuu's vision:
[Transformation Technique: Mikami-chan, you… sigh. Actually, he's not wrong. We really are the most ordinary jutsu of all. Just the fact you wanted to stand up for us is enough. An apology… it doesn't matter.]
[Clone Technique: Hmph… You're still a fickle guy, but at least today you finally said something that doesn't sound terrible. I won't argue with you this time.]
[Clone Technique Affection +2]
[Substitution Technique: Mikami-kun…]
[Great Fireball Jutsu: Hm? That topic has nothing to do with me, right? I'm a C-rank jutsu. …Whatever—fight already! Beat that smug brat into the ground! What gives him the right to talk in the same tone as me?]
[Clone Technique: Wait… who are you? Why are you showing up together with this guy?]
[Great Fireball Jutsu: ?]
Mikami Yuu ignored the jutsu's chatter. He took a step forward, locking eyes with Hyūga Kamon.
"Hey. Are you deaf? Didn't you hear what I just said?"
"I…"
Hyūga Kamon instinctively took a step back. "What if I don't apologize?"
"Then we duel!"
Mikami Yuu stepped forward again, righteous to the point of absurdity. "As you can see, I only know the Three Basic Jutsu. Then I'll defeat you using only the Three Basic Jutsu. And when I do, you will bow and apologize to the Three Basic Jutsu in front of the entire school!"
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