Naruto: My Progress in Konoha.

Chapter 1220: Beginning and End (Bonus Chapter)
Silence. The room was deathly silent!

Upon hearing Qingming's description of the test, Uchiha Aoka and the others' expressions changed drastically. They couldn't help but take a half-step back, unconsciously widening the distance between each other.

Seeing their instinctive reaction, Qingming smiled inwardly.

Finally, he added fuel to the fire for the three of them, saying, "Of course, the first person to be eliminated doesn't need to worry about having no chance at all."

"what chance?"

Of the three, the weakest boy spoke first.

However, his nervous reaction immediately drew the attention of the other two people.

Realizing he seemed to have lost his composure, the boy's expression changed several times, and finally his face turned bright red.

Qingming, seemingly oblivious to the other's embarrassment, replied, "If the person who is eliminated can reach the finish line before the other two, I will accept him as my disciple."

"What about the other two?"

Uchiha Aoka spoke for the first time.

Upon hearing this, both Cheng Ye Dazhi and the boy who had just asked the question had their eyes light up.

Yes, if the other two can also pass the test, then all three of them can graduate.

However, Qingming's words shattered their illusions.

Qingming shrugged again and said in a nonchalant tone, "Then of course they'll be eliminated. If that happens, it just means they're very talented, and I'll only teach those who are even more talented."

Upon hearing this, all three fell silent.

Just then, Qingming spoke again: "Oh, I forgot to tell you, my name is Uchiha Qingming, and I belong to the same clan as Qinghua."

As for strength...

"Just an ordinary Konoha Jonin."

"If only one person passes the test and becomes my disciple, then I will teach him ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu with great care."

His final words were full of seductive meaning.

At the same time, when talking about his own abilities, although his tone was calm, anyone could hear the confidence in it.

This is why all three of them wanted to become his disciples, whom he would personally teach.

However, this made Uchiha Aohana, who was specifically chosen by him and belonged to the same clan, unlucky. Even the simple-minded Naruto Taishi's gaze towards her changed slightly.

Ignoring the subtle atmosphere among the three, Qingming, having already stirred things up, glanced at the time and said, "It's 11:40 now. Take a 20-minute break, and you can set off at 12:00."

As for the deadline...

"Let's do it at six o'clock tonight! Six hours should be enough."

As he spoke, he took out three cloth bags from his ninja tool bag and tossed them to the three men.

The three people took the cloth bag, somewhat puzzled.

Seeing this, Qingming explained, "There are three soldier ration pills inside, so you don't need to eat lunch."

After saying that, he used a 'Body Instant Technique' and disappeared from the spot.

However, for several minutes after he disappeared, none of the three people present spoke.

After a long silence, the three of them slowly began to talk.

Finally, the three of them came up with a simple plan: to travel together and reach the first black spot, which is two-thirds of the way there.

As for what to do next.
The three of them tacitly refrained from discussing it.

This doesn't mean they have any deep thoughts. As rookies fresh out of ninja school, they haven't experienced the dangers of the world and wouldn't think that much.

The reason they are all silent now is that they themselves haven't figured out what to do.

Time ticked away.

Soon, twenty minutes passed.

Suddenly, Qingming's voice came from the distant forest: "Alright, you can set off now."

Upon hearing this, the three exchanged a glance and then immediately ran towards their destination.

In the forest, Qingming watched the three figures depart. With a thought, he immediately used the 'Shadow Clone Technique' to create three shadow clones. "Alright, you can go now!"

Upon hearing this, the three shadow clones didn't waste any words and immediately followed.

Next, they will each follow one person and observe their every move during the trial.

Although he had already decided to eliminate three people, he couldn't go too far, so everything had to be done properly.

That way, it would be easier for him to send the three of them back to the ninja academy afterward, and the report would be easier to write.

That's right, sending graduated students back to school requires submitting a report.

Otherwise, if we just find any excuse to send people back, wouldn't that create chaos?

"Hmm~"

On a tree branch, Qingming stretched lazily.

Then, as if nothing had happened, he collapsed onto a tree branch, staring blankly at the azure sky.

Time passes minute by minute.

Soon, two hours passed.

The sun began to set in the west.

With a gurgling sound, Qingming came back to his senses.

He rubbed his stomach and sat up straight.

Looking in the direction the three had left, Qingming thought to himself, "Should we go check on them?"

However, after thinking about it for a while, he gave up.

With his current strength, the three shadow clones he creates are enough to handle most problems.

After all, this place is still within the direct control of Konoha, so there is no major danger.

Since none of the three shadow clones transmitted their memories, it means everything is normal and there is no need to worry too much.

Moreover, with the 'Flying Thunder God Technique', as long as the shadow clone isn't instantly killed and leaves the Flying Thunder God mark, he can arrive instantly.

So let's eat first!

With that thought in mind, Qingming leaped up and jumped down from the tree.

Then, they slowly made their way to the center of the village.

Upon arriving at the 'Food Street,' Qingming immediately began to feast without saying a word.

After finishing the meal, it was almost 3:30 in the afternoon.

Qingming let out a burp and returned to the training ground.

Then, following the route of the assessment, they headed towards the destination on the map.

He didn't walk very fast, and arrived at his destination around 5 p.m.

With his eyes closed, Qingming raised his index and middle fingers and placed them between his eyebrows. Then, he spread his spiritual energy outwards and began to sense his surroundings.

One kilometer, two kilometers, three kilometers
Soon, all living things within a ten-kilometer radius were within his perception range.

Before long, he had identified Uchiha Aoka and Naruto Taishi, among others.

Check the location of the three people.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, a look of great interest in them.

Based solely on the grouping of the three individuals, their relative positions, and their individual states, he was able to predict almost everything that would happen during their assessment.

However, it's still not safe to say that you haven't seen it with your own eyes.

so.
'Wait for the shadow clone to return!'

Thinking this, Qingming withdrew his spiritual power and began to silently wait for the others to arrive.

(End of this chapter)