Naruto entry.

Chapter 47 Graduating Early: Uchiha Seiji is a Genius!

Before she could say anything more, Sarutobi Asuma from the class rushed over.

"Hong, are you really going to graduate early?"

Sarutobi Asuma looked grief-stricken, completely unable to accept that Kurenai Yuhi had graduated early.

Does that mean he'll rarely bleed anymore?

Sarutobi Asuma simply could not accept this outcome.

Kurenai nodded again and said:

"Asuma, do you want to come too?"

"If Hong is graduating, then I'll graduate too."

Sarutobi Asuma spoke.

It's already 45 years since Konoha was founded, and according to the original schedule, they should all graduate next year.

It's just a few months earlier now.

Uchiha Kiyoshi, on the other hand, graduated early.

"Red, are you sure Kiyoshi isn't just showing off?"

Sarutobi Asuma said to Yuhi Kurenai.

Previously, when everyone in the class was learning the technique of creating clones, Kiyoshi's performance was only so-so.

Could it be that he mastered the Three Body Techniques by practicing on his own in private?

"I believe in Kiyoshi."

The character "夕日紅" was shortened by removing the suffix "同学" (classmate).

After spending time together, she and Kiyoshi had become quite familiar with each other.

"Alright."

Seeing that the goddess had spoken, Sarutobi Asuma had no choice but to comply.

Anyway, if Uchiha Kiyoshi is no good, he'll be the first to jump out and say, "If you can't do it, don't pretend."

……

The next day.

Kiyoshi entered the exam room alone.

Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi were waiting outside.

Somehow the news leaked out, and Rin Nohara, Obito, and the others also found out.

"It hasn't been that long, and Kiyoshi has already graduated?"

Nohara Rin was surprised.

She still remembered that Kiyoshi had asked her to teach him Konoha's ninjutsu.

Before I knew it, Kiyoshi was about to graduate early.

They won't graduate until next year.

"Luck, absolutely luck!"

Obito refused to accept this.

How come they're all such geniuses? First there was Kakashi, and now there's Uchiha Kiyoshi.

"Once I open my eyes, I'll be just as amazing."

Obito adjusted his goggles; he was very protective of his eyes.

"Obito, you're right."

Sarutobi Asuma thought that Obito was unusually able to make the right statement.

If Kiyoshi really does graduate, wouldn't that mean he's also very strong in ninjutsu?

……

The examiner was still Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He received Kiyoshi's application to graduate early, so he put aside his work to check on the matter.

Orochimaru, along with several ninja academy instructors who served as examiners, also arrived.

Kiyoshi calmly refined his chakra and then formed hand seals.

The ninja graduation exam randomly selects one ninjutsu from the basic ninjutsu, and he drew the "Substitution Jutsu".

Kiyoshi used the "Substitution Jutsu" when he sparred with Hinata Natsu a while ago, and now he can use it with ease.

Bang.

Qing Si turned into smoke, leaving only a wooden stake in the original spot.

I am standing three meters away from the wooden stake.

"Kiyoshi, you have passed the test."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

Uchiha Kiyoshi's talent was even better than he had imagined; he was proficient in almost every aspect of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.

In this case, Uchiha Kiyoshi is more suitable as a lever to ease tensions within the Uchiha clan.

"You mastered the Three Bodies Technique in just over six months?"

Orochimaru licked his lips, his golden vertical pupils flashing.

This gust of wind has blown even further.

I probably wasn't much better at this level back then.

"Uchiha Kiyoshi, congratulations on becoming a ninja."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, handing Kiyoshi the ninja headband.

"Thank you, Hokage."

Kiyoshi excitedly accepted the ninja headband and put it on his head.

The silver-gray metallic surface of the ninja headband bearing the Konoha symbol reflected light slightly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi then asked Kiyoshi some questions, mostly about Kiyoshi's views on the Will of Fire.

"Hokage-sama, I felt very repressed in the Land of Lightning. It was only after coming to Konoha that I learned about the existence of a spirit like the 'Will of Fire.'"

Kiyoshi first belittled his former employer, then praised Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly upon hearing this.

The Will of Fire is indeed a unique spirit of Konoha, representing the village's enduring vitality.

"Everyone here is very kind to me, they all treat me like one of Konoha's own. I think this care is the true meaning of the Will of Fire, the meaning of 'protection'..."

Next, Kiyoshi began to say that Konoha was better than the Land of Lightning, more advanced than the Land of Lightning, and that everyone in the village was harmonious and friendly.

In short, Konoha is winning, winning, winning until they're exhausted.

The examiners in the room heard Kiyoshi, an Uchiha who had lived in the Land of Lightning, praising the great Konoha in this way.

I couldn't help but feel proud.

This is their Konoha, their home.

"You have learned the entry: [Early Graduation (White)]".

[Entry: Early Graduation (White)]

[Requirement met: Graduate from the Ninja Academy ahead of schedule.]

Progress: (Completed)

[Effect: Your learning ability increases by 5% from its original level.]

[Note: Further advanced levels are available.]

[Advanced Path 1: Integrating "Muscle Memory (White)" can advance you to "Diligent Academic Star (White)".]

[Advanced Pathway Two: Integrating "Reading and Absorption (White)" and "Basic Memory (White)" can advance you to "Genius-Type Academic Superstar (Green)"]

Kiyoshi turned off the semi-transparent entry panel; now was not the right time to look at the entries.

"very good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled with satisfaction.

Kiyoshi Uchiha's realization reminded him of someone, his former teammate, also from the Uchiha clan, named Kagami Uchiha.

Even Tobirama-sensei praised her highly in front of the mirror.

It's the Konoha faction within the Uchiha clan.

If Kiyoshi is trained, he might just become the next Uchiha Kagami.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Hiruzen Sarutobi told Kiyoshi to go back.

Kiyoshi pushed open the door, and Sarutobi Asuma stared wide-eyed at the ninja headband on his head.

"I want to take the exam too!"

Sarutobi Asuma rushed inside.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly.

He learned about his son's application to graduate early yesterday afternoon.

"Asuma, you..."

Originally intending for Sarutobi Asuma to remain at school, he changed his mind and said:

"Come on, let me see how you're doing with your studies."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe and lit it.

Uchiha Kiyoshi happened to graduate early and needed to be assigned to a team.

Why not let Asuma be in the same team as him? That would show the Hokage's tolerance towards the Uchiha clan.

"OK."

Sarutobi Asuma nodded, then stepped forward to draw the ninjutsu he was to be tested on.

Click.

The door closed once again.

Red, just gaze at me!

Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself, then glanced back.

"Hong must be worried about herself right now."

Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself.

"It's the 'Clone Technique'."

The examiner's words brought Sarutobi Asuma back to his senses.

After taking a deep breath, he began the assessment.

……

"Kiyoshi, you're amazing."

Kurenai Yuhi's gaze was fixed on Kiyoshi as he emerged, scrutinizing the ninja headband on his forehead.