#47 - Graduated early, Uchiha Seiji is a genius! (Please read it, I will play PK today)

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

"Kurenai, are you really graduating early?"

Asuma Sarutobi looked grief-stricken, completely unable to accept Kurenai Yuhi's early graduation.

Wouldn't that mean he would see less of Kurenai?

Asuma Sarutobi couldn't accept this outcome no matter what.

Kurenai nodded again and said:

"Asuma, do you want to graduate early too?"

"If Kurenai graduates, then I'll graduate too."

Asuma Sarutobi said.

It's already Konoha year 45, according to the original schedule, they would have graduated next year.

Now it's just a few months earlier.

But Kiyoshi Uchiha is graduating so quickly.

"Kurenai, is Kiyoshi really not just showing off?"

Asuma Sarutobi said to Kurenai.

Before, when everyone in the class was learning the Clone Technique, Kiyoshi's performance was only average.

Could it be that he practiced secretly and mastered all three basic techniques?

"I believe in Kiyoshi."

Kurenai dropped the "classmate" suffix.

After spending this time together, she and Kiyoshi could be considered familiar with each other.

"Alright."

Seeing his goddess say this, Asuma Sarutobi could only comply.

Anyway, if Kiyoshi Uchiha doesn't make it, he'll be the first to jump out and say stop pretending.

...

The next day.

Kiyoshi entered the examination room alone.

Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi were waiting outside.

Someone must have leaked the news, because Rin Nohara and Obito, among others, also found out.

"Kiyoshi is graduating already, and it hasn't even been that long?"

Rin Nohara said in surprise.

She still remembered Kiyoshi asking her to teach him Konoha's ninjutsu.

But in the blink of an eye, Kiyoshi was already graduating early.

They would have to wait until next year to graduate.

"Luck, it must be luck!"

Obito said unwillingly.

Why are they all so talented? First Kakashi, then Kiyoshi Uchiha.

"Once I awaken my Sharingan, I'll be just as amazing."

Obito adjusted his goggles, he cherished his eyes very much.

"Obito, you make a good point."

Asuma Sarutobi felt that Obito had rarely said something so correct.

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

...

The proctor was still Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He received Kiyoshi's application for early graduation, so he put aside his affairs to personally oversee the matter.

Accompanying him were Orochimaru, as well as several proctors who were instructors from the Ninja Academy.

Kiyoshi calmly began to extract chakra, then made hand seals.

The ninja graduation exam randomly selects a basic ninjutsu, and he drew the "Substitution Technique".

Kiyoshi used the "Substitution Technique" during his spar with Hyuga Natsu some time ago, so it was now second nature to him.

Poof.

Kiyoshi turned into smoke, leaving only a wooden log in his place.

He himself stood three meters away from the log.

"Kiyoshi, you have passed your assessment."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

Kiyoshi Uchiha's talent was better than he imagined, with no weaknesses in ninjutsu, taijutsu, or genjutsu.

In that case, Kiyoshi Uchiha was even more suitable as a button to ease relations with the Uchiha clan.

"He mastered the Three Basic Techniques in just over half a year?"

Orochimaru licked his lips, his golden vertical pupils flashing.

This wind is blowing even further.

This level of talent, even I was probably only this good back then.

"Kiyoshi Uchiha, congratulations on becoming a ninja."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, handing Kiyoshi a ninja headband.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

Kiyoshi excitedly accepted the ninja headband, wearing it on his head.

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

Hiruzen Sarutobi then asked Kiyoshi some questions, mostly asking Kiyoshi what he thought of the Will of Fire.

"Hokage-sama, I lived a very oppressive life in the Land of Lightning. After coming to Konoha, I realized that there was such a spirit as the 'Will of Fire'."

Kiyoshi first belittled his old employer, then praised Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly upon hearing this.

The Will of Fire is indeed a spirit unique to Konoha, a symbol of Konoha's continuous life.

"Everyone here is very kind to me, treating me as part of Konoha. I think this love is the true essence 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 in this area and that area, with everyone in the village being harmonious and friendly.

In short, Konoha wins, wins, wins, wins big.

The proctors in the room, hearing this Uchiha who had lived in the Land of Lightning, praising the great Konoha in this way.

Couldn't help but feel proud.

This is their Konoha, their home.

"You have comprehended the term: [Early Graduation (White)]"

[Term: Early Graduation (White)]

[Achievement Requirement: Graduate from the Ninja Academy early.]

[Progress: (Completed).]

[Effect: Your learning ability increases by 5% compared to the original.]

[Note: Can continue to advance later.]

[Advancement Route 1: Integrating "Muscle Memory (White)" can advance to "Hardworking Top Student (White)".]

[Advancement Route 2: Integrating "Reading Comprehension (White)" and "Basic Memory (White)" can advance to "Genius Top Student (Green)"]

Kiyoshi closed the semi-transparent term panel, now was not the right time to look at the terms.

"Very good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled with satisfaction.

Kiyoshi Uchiha's awareness reminded him of someone, a former teammate of his who was also from the Uchiha clan, named Kagami Uchiha.

Even Teacher Tobirama praised Kagami highly.

He was a Konoha派 within the Uchiha.

If Kiyoshi could be cultivated, he might not be a second Kagami Uchiha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exchanged a few pleasantries and told Kiyoshi to go back.

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

"I want to take the exam too!"

Asuma Sarutobi rushed in anxiously.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly.

He had learned about his son's application for early graduation yesterday afternoon.

"Asuma, you..."

He originally wanted to tell Asuma Sarutobi to continue staying in school, but 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.

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

Why not let Asuma be on the same team as him, this would also show the Hokage's tolerance towards the Uchiha.

"Alright."

Asuma Sarutobi nodded, then stepped forward to draw the ninjutsu he would be assessed on.

Click.

The door closed once again.

Kurenai, just gaze at me!

Asuma Sarutobi thought to himself, looking back.

"Kurenai must be worried about me right now."

Asuma Sarutobi thought in his heart.

"It's the 'Clone Technique'."

The proctor's words brought Asuma Sarutobi 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 came out, examining the ninja headband on his forehead.

Feeling the pace is a bit slow, now entering the main story