Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Konoha Village.

early morning.

On the smooth streets, the cries of vendors rose and fell.

Compared to six years ago, Konoha is now more than ten times more prosperous.

At this moment, the entrance to the ninja academy was packed with people.

Countless villagers crowded outside the cordon, craning their necks to look inside.

The heads of various families arrived early, making the scene comparable to a grand festival.

Fugaku Uchiha stood at the front of the crowd with his arms crossed.

People around him made way for him, and no one dared to crowd out the police chief's position.

"Chief of the Fugaku clan."

"I heard that young master Sasuke is a shoo-in for first place this time?"

A commoner jonin approached and struck up a conversation, speaking in a flattering tone.

Fugaku Uchiha put on a stern face and waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no..."

"Naruto is no slouch either, and Shikamaru, though lazy, is quite clever."

Although the words were humble.

But the upturned corners of his eyes completely betrayed his inner pride.

In these six years, under Chiba's rule, the Uchiha clan completely shook off the shadow of suspicion.

As long as you are willing to work hard, you will get the position you deserve.

Fugaku Uchiha was extremely satisfied with this.

Hiashi Hyuga snorted coldly and walked past.

The two companies, which jointly manage the police department, have never stopped their open and covert rivalry.

Hinata has been training very hard lately.

"The Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan will never lose to anyone."

Hiashi Hyuga spoke coldly and firmly, his gaze unyielding.

Choza Akimichi grabbed a handful of potato chips and stuffed them into his mouth, chewing them with a loud "crunch, crunch."

If you ask me...

"My Choji still has potential; his appetite has gotten bigger lately!"

Yamanaka Inoichi covered his forehead, his face full of helplessness.

Good-natured laughter erupted around them, and the atmosphere became extremely lively.

Everyone understands that today is more than just a graduation assessment.

This is also the day when the Fifth Hokage will examine the results of Konoha's six-year education reform!

On the playground.

Hundreds of sixth-grade students lined up, their chatter filling the air.

Naruto Uzumaki stood at the very front of the group.

His blond hair stood on end, and his azure eyes were filled with excitement.

He clenched his fist and bared his teeth at Uchiha Sasuke beside him.

"Stinky Sasuke!"

"I'm going to beat you today and take first place!"

Naruto's voice was extremely loud, attracting the attention of many people.

Uchiha Sasuke put his hands in his pockets and gave him a cold glance.

"idiot."

"Your half-baked martial arts skills are so poor, you can't even touch the hem of my clothes."

"You bastard! What did you say?!"

Naruto got angry and rolled up his sleeves, ready to fight.

Sakura Haruno was caught between the two, her head throbbing with pain.

These two, if they ever get together, will definitely start fighting within three sentences.

Over the past six years, Chiba has completely changed Naruto's situation.

He is no longer the demon fox that everyone hates, but rather half a disciple of the Fifth Hokage!

High-quality nutrition, ample training resources, plus occasional guidance from Chiba.

Naruto's strength has undergone a tremendous change.

He wasn't some loser; on the contrary, he became the only super genius in the ninja academy who could go toe-to-toe with Sasuke.

The two were unwilling to give in to each other and were constantly competing with each other.

suddenly.

The once noisy playground instantly fell silent.

Everyone looked up at the high platform directly in front of them.

A figure clad in a divine robe appeared on the stage without warning.

There is no spatial fluctuation.

No chakra dissipated.

It was as if he had always been standing there.

Chiba's gaze swept across the entire room.

Calm and composed, yet carrying a suffocatingly terrifying sense of oppression.

"The Godaime!"

I don't know who started shouting it.

next second.

The cheers were deafening, like a volcanic eruption!

"Hokage-sama!"

"Long live Lord Chiba!"

The frenzied shouts shook the heavens.

The villagers blushed and waved their arms frantically.

This is Chiba's absolute prestige in Konoha.

For six years.

He made Konoha the richest place in the ninja world.

Provide ordinary ninjas with a path to advancement.

It has enabled all the villagers to live a good life that they never dared to dream of before.

He is the god of Konoha!

Chiba raised his right hand and gently pressed it down.

The cheers abruptly stopped.

Their orders were strictly enforced, revealing their terrifying control.

Chiba spoke, and his voice echoed in every corner.

"Enough with the small talk."

"Let me see what you've actually learned in these six years."

"Let's begin."

short.

Domineering.

The assessment has officially begun.

Shui Mu, carrying his attendance card, strode to the front of the line.

Her white hair was neatly combed, and the ninja vest she wore made her look incredibly capable.

He held his chest high and wore a gentle smile.

No one could see through his inner excitement.

Mizuki looked up and secretly glanced at Chiba on the high platform, his eyes filled with fervor and gratitude.

six years ago.

He was just an ordinary civilian chunin.

No resources, no background, no talent.

At that time, he was filled with dark jealousy and even thought about stealing the village's secrets to gain power.

But when Chiba came to power, the merit point system was introduced out of nowhere!

All ninjutsu can be obtained by completing missions with great effort!

Shuimu went completely mad.

He took on missions day and night, working himself to the bone to accumulate merit points.

Two years ago, he successfully passed the test and was promoted to Special Jonin!

Not only did his salary increase several times, but his status at school also rose accordingly.

He married a beautiful wife and bought a big house with a yard.

As for betrayal?

Shuimu now feels unlucky whenever she hears those two words.

Who would dare to ruin his wonderful life now?

He was the first to rush forward and fight to the death!

"Ahem!"

Shui Mu cleared her throat and pulled herself out of her thoughts.

"The first test is the Three Bodies Technique."

"Clone, substitution, and transformation all require smooth movements and precise chakra control."

"Those whose names are called, step forward!"

"First one, Sakura Haruno!"

The pink-haired little girl quickly stepped out of the line.

She took a deep breath and quickly formed a hand seal.

"Transformation Technique!"

boom!

A flash of white smoke appeared, and a lifelike Shui Mu appeared in the spot.

Even the folds in the clothes were perfectly accurate.

Next came the Substitution Technique and the Clone Technique.

The movements were fluid and flawless.

"very good."

"Chakra control is perfect."

Shui Mu nodded in satisfaction and drew a big "Excellent" on the report card.

The students took turns going on stage.

Thanks to six years of educational reforms, Konoha's ninja academy is no longer in a state of neglect.

Many veterans who retired from the front lines are now teaching at schools with high stipends.

Almost no one makes a mistake with the basic Three-Body Technique.

"Uchiha Sasuke!"

Sasuke stepped forward with a cold expression.

He didn't even form a seal, just pointed with one hand.

Bang bang bang!

Three clones, identical to the original body, appeared.

A gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd.

Fugaku Uchiha was grinning from ear to ear while standing off the field.

"Next up, Naruto Uzumaki!"

Naruto jumped out of the line and made a face at Sasuke.

He made a cross with his hands.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

boom!

A deafening explosion rang out.

The entire playground was instantly covered by thick white smoke.

The smoke dissipated.

Narutos were packed so tightly that they filled half the playground!

The entire room fell silent.

The pen in Shui Mu's hand fell to the ground with a "thud".

He opened his mouth wide, his eyes almost popping out.

Which genin could create thousands of physical shadow clones?

On the high platform.

Chiba remained calm, and even yawned.

He was the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra, along with the Nine-Tails, and six years of ample nutrition and training.

This kid's chakra has long since swelled to an outrageous level.

"Alright, alright, hurry up and put it away!"

Shui Mu wiped away his cold sweat and quickly waved his hand.

Naruto chuckled and released the ninjutsu.

The first assessment ended quickly.

Of the hundreds of students, only a very few who usually skipped class to slack off failed.

Shuimu, with a blank face, mercilessly crossed them out.

The rules set by Chiba ensured that no one dared to act improperly or engage in favoritism.

I'd rather not graduate than send a defective product to the battlefield.