Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Cute girls get treated differently!

While Yagami Yoruichi thought to herself, her tone was incredibly gentle as she said to Yuhi Kurenai, "It's good that you're alright. Not many people will be able to get the scroll this time, and you'll probably be near the front of the list."

Yoruichi Yagami had just observed that the vast majority of those who had completed the exam came empty-handed.

Only a few people actually received the scroll.

Although Kurenai Yuhi only has two scrolls, her ranking won't be too bad.

Chapter 30 Kakashi's Challenge (Please continue reading)

After waiting for a while, not everyone had arrived.

A ninja approached Imai Nobuyuki and said a few words to him.

The latter, without waiting any longer, announced on the spot: "This assessment is over. Those who did not arrive are considered to have failed the assessment and are considered to have failed. The scores and rankings of the rest will be announced later in the notice board. You can check them yourself after you return to school!"

"Now, come back to school with me!"

After making a few announcements, Nobuyuki Imai led everyone back towards the school.

When they returned to school, the six students who had been deemed 'failed' sat dejectedly on the edge of the playground, looking utterly dejected.

Among them was Obito Uchiha, an "old acquaintance".

Upon seeing everyone return, Obito Uchiha's eyes lit up. He quickly approached a girl with face paint on and asked, "Rin, how are you?"

"Lin got a scroll, which is much better than you, a loser who didn't even pass the exam!" Kakashi Hatake's voice came from the side, with a mocking tone.

Upon hearing Kakashi Hatake's words, Obito Uchiha's anger flared up instantly, and he shouted, "With all these injuries on your body, how dare you talk to me like that?!"

"Sorry, Yoruichi and I are tied for first place," Kakashi Hatake said, pointing to the notice board next to him.

The ranking of the practical exam posted above shows that Yagami Yoruichi and Hatake Kakashi are tied for first place, each having collected 21 scrolls.

Following the two, Uchiha Tetsuka only managed to collect five scrolls.

Hearing Kakashi Hatake's words, Obito Uchiha was extremely unconvinced and shouted loudly, "So what if I'm number one! I'll get it sooner or later! I'll become Hokage!"

Seeing the two start arguing again, many people watched with expressions of amusement.

Yagami Yoru was already used to it.

I don't know if these two are just incompatible by nature. Kakashi Hatake is a very cold person who is only interested in geniuses of the same level. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have any interaction with Obito Uchiha.

But for some reason, he disliked Obito Uchiha and would tease him about it all the time.

Obito Uchiha also disliked Kakashi Hatake, and the two would start arguing after only a few words together.

This scenario has happened many times this semester.

Even their homeroom teacher, Nobuyuki Imai, ignored their bickering and said to himself, "After school today, we'll be on a relatively long winter break. During the break, everyone should continue to train and not be lazy. Next semester, the courses will be even more difficult."

Nobuyuki Imai went on and on for a long time until everyone looked impatient before announcing that the party was dismissed and a holiday was being given.

"Yoruichi-kun".

Kurenai immediately approached Yoruichi Yagami and asked, "You have more than a month of vacation left. What are your plans, Yoruichi-kun?"

"Working and training, that'll be about it for now," Yagami Yoruichi said casually. "Senior Umino helped me find a part-time job, and I'll be starting next week. Every day after delivering goods, I'll go to the training ground to train."

The legendary Ichiraku Ramen is opening in just a few days.

Yoruichi Yagami was also very curious about this amazing ramen shop.

The so-called "Otsutsuki Ichiraku" is, of course, just a joke.

But the fact that it could attract so many villagers from Konoha and have such a large group of loyal customers made Yagami Yoruichi very curious about just how delicious the ramen at this shop could be.

Yoruichi Yagami had already met with Teuchi Ichiraku and agreed on the job details and compensation.

"You still have to work?" Kurenai said in surprise, "You're working so hard!"

It was a purely exclamatory tone, without any additional meaning.

After only a sigh, Kurenai changed the subject, saying somewhat dejectedly, "I was hoping to train with you during the holidays. But since you have to work, that won't be possible."

"My job is just delivering goods to the store every morning and evening, it doesn't affect my training." Yagami Yoruichi said with a smile, "If you want to train together, no problem, just find me at the training ground. I'll be there most of the time during the day, at the usual place."

“Then it’s settled!” Kurenai nodded vigorously and said excitedly, “My dad said he’ll teach me illusion magic during the holidays, but I’ll come to the training ground to find you every afternoon.”

"Okay, it's a deal." Yagami Yoruichi looked at Kurenai Yuhi's adorable appearance and couldn't help but reach out and pat her little head.

Unbeknownst to them, Sarutobi Asuma, witnessing this scene from the crowd behind him, was practically grinding his teeth to powder.

"Damn it! Let her go! Take your hand off me!" Sarutobi Asuma screamed inwardly, ready to charge forward and challenge Yagami Yoruichi without hesitation.

Suddenly, Kakashi Hatake rushed forward and called out to Yoruichi Yagami.

"Yoruichi-kun," Kakashi Hatake called out to Yoruichi Yagami, "I've thought it through. I want to challenge you formally one more time. If I fail again, it means I need to continue studying at the Ninja Academy. If I defeat you, I will apply for early graduation."

"Didn't we just spar a couple of days ago?" Yagami Yoruichi asked, somewhat puzzled.

The two had sparred quite a few times and were very familiar with each other's abilities.

It hasn't been more than a few days since their last encounter. In such a short time, how much could Kakashi Hatake's strength have improved?

Knowing defeat is inevitable, why still take the challenge? What's the point?

"I've come up with a ninjutsu technique, which is not yet fully developed, but I think it could be very powerful."

Kakashi Hatake looked at Yoruichi Yagami and said, "Let's have a fight, Yoruichi-kun."

Develop ninjutsu?

Chidori?

Kakashi Hatake started developing Chidori so early?

Isn't this timing a bit off?

Countless questions arose in Yagami Yoruichi's mind, but she did not refuse.

A new ninjutsu, even if it is not yet complete or is only in its prototype, can lead to a significant leap in a ninja's strength.

Yagami Yoruichi was also very curious about how much Kakashi Hatake could improve his strength with this new ninjutsu.

Yagami Yoruichi glanced at Hatake Kakashi a few times, confirming that his injuries wouldn't affect his fighting ability, and said directly, "Let's go to the training ground. This place is too small. If the two of us fight, we won't be able to move freely."

The ninja academy's training ground is more than enough for ordinary ninja students, and even for sparring among ordinary genin.

But Yoruichi Yagami and Kakashi Hatake are definitely exceptions.

In such a small place, a few ninja techniques can drastically change the terrain.

It would be better to go to a dedicated training ground, which would be more suitable for the two of them to spar.

"Then let's go to the training ground." Kakashi Hatake nodded and quickly followed Yoruichi Yagami and Kurenai Yuhi.

"Kakashi, Yoruichi, may we watch from the sidelines?" a voice called out.

It was Ibiki Morino with a sinister expression.

Among the students in Class A of this year, Ibiki Morino's presence was not very noticeable.

But he consistently ranks at the top of his class in every exam, making him a rather unassuming 'genius'.

"I have no objection," Kakashi Hatake said casually.

“I have no objection either.” Yagami Yoichi nodded to Morino Ibiki, then looked at the others and said, “Anyone who wants to watch can come along.”

I have already made contact with Kosuke Maruboshi and have gained his initial approval.

It's time to establish an image of a 'super genius'.

The students in Class A of the first year are the best audience.

This encounter with Kakashi Hatake is also the best stage.

Survival drills, which are often overlooked and whose rankings are relatively low, are a better place to showcase one's talents than simply relying on rankings.

Chapter 31 Evaluation of Minato Namikaze

Inside the Hokage's office.

A group of ninjas, including Kosuke Maruboshi, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina Uzumaki, submitted their evaluations of their respective assessment targets.

"Most of the students I examined this time are quite mediocre," Kosuke Maruhoshi bluntly stated. "Apart from Yoruichi Yagami and Kurenai Yuhi, the others will at most become ordinary Chunin. However, Yoruichi Yagami and Kurenai Yuhi both have very good talent. If they are trained well, reaching Jonin level will not be too difficult. In fact, Yoruichi Yagami's current strength is already very close to Jonin level. She may even truly possess Jonin strength before graduating from the Ninja Academy."

"Approaching Jonin?" Hiruzen Sarutobi exclaimed in surprise, "You think so highly of him? I thought he was just strong in chakra reserves and physical abilities, with potential for further development."

"His taijutsu and timing in battle are excellent. Although he hasn't reached the level of a Jonin, he is still considered one of the best among Chunin."

Maruboshi Kosuke recalled his battle with Yagami Yoruichi. When Yagami Yoruichi released Water Release: Water Chaos Wave, she clearly only activated a portion of her chakra, with much more hidden within the water.

Recalling the 'Water Rumble Second Stage' that Yagami Yoruichi used when sparring with Hatake Kakashi, how could he not know what Yagami Yoruichi had prepared?

If Yoruichi Yagami hadn't suddenly made a mistake in the battle and fainted, he might have been able to personally experience the power of 'Water Rumble Wave Second Stage'.

While thinking, Maruboshi Kosuke said, "What surprised me the most was his talent in ninjutsu. A simple Water Release: Water Chaos Wave, after he improved it, could even make a weaker Jonin fall victim if they weren't careful."

This two-stage ninjutsu has a strong "first-meet kill" effect.

If the enemy is certain that Yoruichi Yagami is only using a more powerful and larger-scale Water Wave, and doesn't anticipate the subsequent changes, they are very likely to fall victim to it.

This level of ninjutsu has high practical value even in the hands of Jonin, and if further improved, it could become a core ninjutsu for elite Jonin.

"I see." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, put away the scroll, and said, "I will seriously consider the arrangements for them later."

"Lord Hokage," Minato Namikaze said, taking out a scroll as well, "This is my assessment of the twelve candidates, and my personal evaluation of them."

"Any geniuses you've taken a liking to? Tell me briefly." Hiruzen Sarutobi put away the scroll, not checking it immediately either.

"Kakashi Hatake is quite good. His path is different from Sakumo-senpai's, but there are similarities. In my opinion, Kakashi is definitely a genius among geniuses."

Minato Namikaze made a few brief comments, then changed the subject, saying, "There's another kid named Obito Uchiha, I think he also has a lot of potential."

"Uchiha Obito?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked doubtfully, "Judging from the results, Uchiha Tetsuka is more outstanding, isn't he?"

In his memory, although Obito Uchiha was not the 'loser' that others called him, his performance was indeed unworthy of the name of the Uchiha clan.

Aside from his passable mastery of Fire Release ninjutsu, all other qualities he possesses are quite mediocre.

For the Uchiha clan, this was already considered very bad.