socalfunplaces Chapter 143 Graduation!
Chapter 143 Graduation!
After all the students have arrived.
The graduation exams for the ninja academy have begun.
While the school was holding exams, many Jonin had already gathered inside the Hokage Building.
"Hong, it's been a long time!"
Sarutobi Asuma took the initiative to greet Kurenai Yuhi.
Kurenai, who had been deep in thought, seemed to wake from a dream, her expression somewhat surprised.
"Asuma? When did you get back?"
After not seeing him for several years, she felt that Sarutobi Asuma had aged considerably.
Although I looked older than my age before, back then I appeared precocious and gave the impression of a rebellious child.
But this time when he came back, he seemed to have matured.
Perhaps it's the effect of the passing of three generations of elders.
"I just got back not long ago. I was dealing with family matters before, so I haven't had a chance to tell you yet."
Sarutobi Asuma smiled and explained.
"I see."
Kurenai Yuhi simply nodded and then remained silent.
"..."
Sarutobi Asuma wanted to say something more, but he didn't know how to start.
“Oh, right!” Kurenai Yuhi suddenly spoke up again.
"Once the class assignments are finalized, how about we all go out for dinner tonight? Kakashi, Yugao, Yamato, and let's invite Gai too."
"This is my first time serving as a Jonin instructor, so I don't have much experience."
“Indeed, we can exchange ideas and learn from each other about instructing Jonin. Guy has been an instructor Jonin for a year now, so he should be quite experienced.” Kakashi nodded.
"I'm fine."
Uzuki Yugao and Yamato also expressed their agreement.
"I see, so it was just a gathering of Jonin instructors? I thought..."
"What did I think it was?" Kurenai Yuhi looked at Asuma Sarutobi curiously.
"No...it's nothing, I mean I'm fine too."
When Asuma Sarutobi heard the first half of Kurenai Yuhi's words, he felt somewhat happy, but when he heard the second half, his mood turned bitter.
He had originally wanted to find an opportunity to ask Kurenai Yuhi out for a meal alone, but it seems that the opportunity is now gone.
Five years had passed, and a sad, thick barrier had separated him from his childhood sweetheart.
However, he wasn't such a pessimistic person, and then changed the subject, "I didn't expect that all of you Hokage's guards would become Jonin instructors?"
"After all, we don't have much to do usually, and the Anbu can handle most things. As for the Hokage's work, the Hokage's secretary can help us," Kakashi answered truthfully.
"Is the job of a Hokage's bodyguard really this easy?" Sarutobi Asuma remarked.
"However, this year's students seem to be quite good. Do you know your students?"
He doesn't need to worry. Since Tsunade asked him to be the Jonin instructor, he'll probably be leading the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.
They all shook their heads in silence, each with their own thoughts.
Just then, the office door was pushed open, and Tsunade and Shizune arrived late.
"Lord Hokage!"
The group bowed together.
"Yes, everyone's here."
Tsunade glanced at the group, took out a list and handed it to Kurenai Yuhi, who was closest to her, and then spoke.
"I've already arranged the specific class assignments. Today, you can go and get to know your respective students, and then you can take them away tomorrow."
"Yes!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
After looking at the list, Kurenai Yuhi showed a surprised expression.
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Inside the ninja school.
After completing the academic and physical skills exams, all that's left is to pass the final Three Body Techniques exam to receive the Konoha Ninja headband and become a Genin.
Each year, the Three Body Techniques exam selects one person from the three on a temporary basis.
This year's theme is the ability to create clones.
At the very front of an empty classroom, Iruka and Mizuki sat side by side.
Then, they called out names one by one according to the order on the list, thus examining the students in the next classroom.
"White clouds and green leaves, qualified."
"Hinata Hyuga, you pass."
"Uchiha Sasuke, you pass."
"Sakura Haruno, you pass."
"Nara Shikamaru, qualified."
……
In the end, everyone passed the test.
Although Naruto's Shadow Clone Technique isn't very advanced, he can now open several of the Eight Gates, and his taijutsu skills have long surpassed most Chunin, approaching Jonin level.
He's the son of the Fourth Hokage, so there's no way they wouldn't let him pass.
"Today's graduation exams have come to a successful conclusion."
On the podium, Iruka looked down at the students, all wearing headbands, his face filled with reluctance and anticipation.
But mostly it was joy.
On the one hand, it was because all of these students passed the exam; on the other hand, it was because he was about to be promoted and receive a raise.
"Congratulations on passing this year's graduation exams. Go home and rest today. Come back to school tomorrow morning to be assigned to your classes, and then you will officially graduate."
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Q BBQ is the most popular BBQ restaurant in Konoha.
"Hmm~ After we're divided into classes tomorrow, it might be hard for us to have another chance to go out for barbecue together."
Sakura became a little sentimental; she was a girl who was prone to sadness.
Ino nodded and continued, "From now on, everyone will be carrying out missions in different genin squads, so it's unlikely that our schedules will overlap."
She was the saddest, because out of everyone, she was the one with the least chance of being in the same class as Aoba.
"There's no need to be so pessimistic. I've heard that two genin teams can also carry out missions together."
She comforted the two of them every day.
Five years have passed, and Tian Tian has matured a lot and become more understanding.
As she spoke, she picked up a piece of freshly grilled meat and placed it on the plate in front of Baiyun Qingye.
Shirokumo Aoba ate the piece of grilled meat, and then continued to feed Hinata with other grilled meat.
"Really?" Ino's eyes lit up when she heard this.
Tian Tian's lips curled up slightly. "Of course it's true. Don't underestimate my intelligence!"
"That's great!"
Ino was worried that she would not be able to see Aoba again because of the mission.
"That's right!"
At this moment, Yakumo Kurama, who had been silently eating his grilled meat, suddenly said, "Isn't Aoba the Hokage's disciple? Do you know anything about our class assignments?"
Her words also attracted the attention of others, and Naruto, Sasuke, and the others at the next table looked over at Shirakumo Aoba with curiosity.
Shirokumo Aoba crossed her arms in front of her chest and immediately denied it, saying, "The teacher never told me that!"
Although he knew some things, he didn't know much, because Tsunade, who was a chronic procrastinator, hadn't even finalized the class assignments when he left home.
Therefore, apart from his own class assignment with Ino, he couldn't be sure about anything else.
Everyone could only turn their gaze away in disappointment.
However, the atmosphere quickly became lively again.
After all, it was the last dinner before graduation. Having been in the same class for six years, there were bound to be all sorts of topics to discuss.
The dinner party has ended.
After sending the girls home, Shirakumo Aoba followed Sasuke to the Uchiha clan's territory.
However, when they entered the house, they saw Uchiha Mikoto chatting and laughing with a pretty girl in a purple coat.