Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 24 Asma: My dad beat me so badly I couldn't get out of bed for three days.

The Will of Fire itself is not the problem; the problem lies with the person who executes it.

That's why Chiga mentioned Shisui.

Seeing that Shisui was lost in thought, Chiga didn't say anything more.

After all, there are too many people and too many eyes around here, so it's not appropriate to explain things too clearly.

As time passed, the sun gradually rose.

The sweltering heat not only caused restlessness among the ninja students below.

Even the ninjas who came to show their support showed a hint of impatience on their faces.

Unfortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care at all and was engrossed in his story.

"I knew I shouldn't have come so early. This old man is getting more and more long-winded as he gets older!"

Kushina never came to the Ninja Academy every time it started.

But considering that today is the day Chiga applies for graduation, if Chiga passes, then she will have a playmate... I mean, a teammate.

So I got up early to come and take a look, eager to accept Chiga.

"Kushina, you must not be disrespectful to the Hokage."

Minato, standing next to Kushina, said something helplessly.

"Okay, I understand."

Seeing her boyfriend say that, Kushina pouted, then looked at the ninja academy students below. After finding Chiga, she gave Chiga a thumbs-up.

Chiga nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"Alright, that's all for today!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was probably too hoarse from talking, and since he had finished his water, he lost interest in continuing. He said, still wanting more, that he would bring a bigger teacup next time.

"Dear students, please follow your homeroom teacher back to your respective classrooms. Freshmen, please do the same."

Under the guidance of the ninja academy teachers, the ninja academy students found their respective teachers and walked to the classroom in an orderly manner.

As soon as Chiga returned to her classroom, she said to Ryoichi-sensei, "Ryoichi-sensei, I want to apply for early graduation."

"There's only one year left, are you sure you want to graduate early?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Ryoichi frowned slightly, then relaxed.

Based on Chiga's previous test scores, he wouldn't learn anything useful at the Ninja Academy.

Two years of nurturing have been enough for the Will of Fire.

Thinking this through, Mr. Liang said, "In that case, I'll report it to the higher-ups now."

After saying that, he left the classroom to report to his superiors.

The genin exams in Konoha at this time were not like those during Naruto's era.

Because of the wartime circumstances, the exam content was not limited to the Three Body Techniques; it placed greater emphasis on the ninja's practical combat abilities.

After all, if you're going to send people to the front lines as cannon fodder, you should at least send some who can buy time. You can't send cannon fodder who can't even put up a fight.

Before long, Mr. Ryoichi led a ninja school teacher he had never seen before back to the classroom.

"Chiga, this is Mr. Murata, your examiner for this exam."

Chiga glanced at Murata with a puzzled look.

He had never seen this teacher, Murata, at the ninja academy in his memory.

In response to Chiga's question, Ryoichi explained, "Murata-sensei only recently started teaching at the Ninja Academy."

Although the Ninja Academy only started today, the teachers there had been at work for several days in advance.

This Mr. Murata was a ninja who was wounded on the battlefield and retired. It is unknown who he used his connections to get into the military.

"You must be Uchiha Chika, who's going to be tested this time. Come with me!"

Murata's face was expressionless. After saying a word to Chiga, he walked towards the examination grounds of the Ninja Academy.

Chika followed behind.

The students in the class and Mr. Ryoichi followed behind Chiga.

On their way to the assessment site, they encountered Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group.

"Hokage-sama!"

Everyone respectfully greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, knowing the answer already, asked, "Ryoichi, what are you all doing here?"

Ryoichi stepped forward and replied to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hokage-sama, Chika Uchiha from our class has applied for early graduation, so I'm taking him to the exam."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Chiga, then glanced at Murata, who was standing silently.

He immediately understood.

Based on Murata's cold and aloof demeanor, Hiruzen Sarutobi could tell at a glance that he wasn't a teacher at the Ninja Academy.

Hmph, the first requirement for a ninja academy teacher is to have a warm and approachable personality, otherwise how can they promote the Will of Fire?

It seems his partner has made a move to prevent Chiga from passing his graduation exam.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't intend to interfere with Danzo's actions, but simply said with a smile, "I see. That's perfect. I'll also take a look at the outstanding students of our Ninja Academy."

"Then please follow me, Hokage."

Seeing this, Ryoichi-sensei led the way, guiding the Hokage and his group.

Kushina and Minato were also among this group.

Kushina moved closer to Chiga, encouraging her, "Chiga, good luck! My disciple, your assessment results can't be too bad!"

"Okay."

Qianhe rolled her eyes. There were no assessment scores or anything like that for this early graduation exam. You either pass or you don't.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I haven't told the old man yet that I want to take you as my disciple!"

Kushina was thinking of chatting with Chiga a bit more when she suddenly remembered that she hadn't personally told Hiruzen Sarutobi about this yet.

If Chiga had passed the assessment and been assigned a Jonin instructor on the spot, she would have been too embarrassed to try and snatch it.

After saying that, she hurriedly ran to find Hiruzen Sarutobi.

After Kushina left, Asuma came to Chiga's side and exclaimed in astonishment, "What the heck? Chiga, how could your Jonin instructor be her?"

"Oh? You know him?" Chika glanced at Asuma.

Asuma Sarutobi seemed to recall some unpleasant memories, and whispered, "I've seen her doing strange things near my house before."

"What's so strange?"

Chiga, also curious, asked.

Sarutobi Asuma said with lingering fear, "I remember when I was a child, there were often explosions near my house, and I would see her every time there was an explosion. It was said that she was testing her sealing technique, but she could never control it well."

Before Chika could reply, Kurenai, who was listening nearby, said incredulously, "Does the Hokage really allow her to experiment with sealing techniques so brazenly near your house?"

"Red, you have no idea how formidable this woman is. I once saw her groping the old man in the Hokage's office, even plucking several of his whiskers, and he was just laughing it off! It terrified me!"

Asuma Sarutobi sighed as he spoke, "At the time, I thought my old man had gone mad. When I got home, I tried pulling up a few myself, and then..."

Chiga asked curiously, "And then what happened?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't!"

Sarutobi Asuma stopped the car just in time, glared at Chiga, and said stiffly.

Then his old man hung him up and beat him severely, and even his mother and older brother couldn't stop him.

That beating kept him in bed for three days.

[Negative emotions from Sarutobi Asuma, emotion value +10!]

Chiga: "." You got beaten up by your dad, why are you taking it out on me?!

(End of this chapter)