Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 8 Intelligence Gathering Before the Practical Assessment

Ever since that day when she flipped through that illusion manual, Chiga had developed a slight interest in illusion.

The knocking sounds these past few days have also been a practice of sound-based illusion magic.

So far, the progress is good; he has already been able to begin to disrupt the thinking of the ninja academy students.

With more practice and variations in the rhythm of the tapping, you should be able to perfect this illusion.

"Alright, that's all for today's lesson."

At that moment, the bell rang, but Mr. Ryoichi did not rush to leave the classroom. Instead, he used his hands to press down the many students who wanted to get up.

"Next, I have some news to announce."

After drawing everyone's attention, Mr. Liang said, "This semester is almost over, and the content of the final exam has been decided. It will be a practical assessment."

"Haha, this is one of my specialties! It looks like first place is definitely mine this time!"

Upon hearing that it was a practical assessment, Obito Uchiha couldn't sit still. As a chuunibyou (delusional) teenager, he had no self-awareness and stood up, slammed his fist on the table, and made a boastful statement.

"Hmph, first place is yours? Did I even ask you? You're the worst of the bunch?"

Asuma Sarutobi, who was also a chuunibyou (delusional teenager), had long disliked Obito Uchiha, and immediately mocked him upon seeing this.

"Asuma, you wait, I look forward to being in your group!"

"Don't get your hopes up, I'll teach you a lesson right now!"

Sarutobi Asuma responded.

"Hmph, you think you're afraid of me? Let's get to the training ground!"

Obito Uchiha was not to be outdone.

boom!boom!

"If you two keep fooling around, you'll be disqualified and placed last!"

Before the two could even leave the classroom, Ryoichi-sensei had already lost his temper and punched both Obito Uchiha and Asuma Sarutobi on the head.

As for why Sarutobi Asuma's head is smaller than Obito's?

Needless to say, Asuma's father was the Third Hokage, his direct superior. Did he really think Ryoichi didn't want to stay in Konoha anymore?

Under Mr. Ryoichi's violent suppression, the classroom fell silent once again.

"This assessment not only determines your ranking at the Ninja Academy, but the top three will also receive certificates personally written by the Third Hokage!"

"Written by the Third Hokage himself?"

"My God, I must do my best this time! The Third Hokage is my idol!"

"Yeah, if I could get this certificate, my parents would be ecstatic!"

Hearing that there was a certificate personally written by the Hokage ignited the students' enthusiasm.

"Hmph, that old man's handwriting isn't even as good as mine. Only you guys would care so much about this certificate."

Of course, there are happy moments and dissatisfactions, like Sarutobi Asuma.

As the Third Hokage's own son, receiving a certificate personally signed by the Third Hokage is practically a wholesale gift; you can have as many as you want.

"Alright, everyone, quiet down, let me finish."

Faced with the enthusiastic students, Mr. Ryoichi had to raise his voice to suppress the noise. After the classroom quieted down again, he continued, "The practical assessment will begin in the morning two days from now. I will now divide you into groups."

"Shimura Nori VS Yamanaka Shinji!"

"Obito Uchiha VS Tengiya Hyuga!"

"Rin Nohara VS Taku Inuzuka!"

As Ryoichi-sensei divided the students into groups, sparks flew between the rival ninja academy students.

Clearly, in Konoha, where everyone idolizes the Hokage, a certificate written by the Third Hokage himself greatly satisfied their vanity.

This also shows the success of the ninja school's brainwashing; they don't need any material rewards, just a certificate is enough.

It really saves time and effort.

"Uchiha Chiga VS Kurenai Yuhi!"

What a coincidence!

Chiga was taken aback. He had been interested in illusion techniques these past few days, but he never expected that his opponent would be Kurenai Yuhi, who would later specialize in illusion techniques.

He looked to his left and met Kurenai's gaze.

The two nodded slightly and greeted each other.

"Alright, you all should know your opponents by now."

As the group assignments concluded, Mr. Liangyi, with a cryptic smile, said, "Take a good rest these next two days, adjust your mindset, and strive for good results in the practical training assessment."

"Yay! We get two days off early!"

"Ryoichi-sensei, you're so thoughtful!"

Looking at the excited ninja academy students again, Chiga shook his head. These past two days were not for them to rest, but rather for them to gather intelligence.

They were divided into groups in advance and given two days of rest so that they could collect information on what kind of ninjutsu and taijutsu their opponents knew.

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

This statement is especially applicable to the world of Naruto.

Even though we've been in the same class for over a year, we haven't had many real-world exams. Plus, people's abilities change every day at this age, so it's hard to say what special abilities the other person might have if we're not familiar with each other.

Moreover, they are all students in the elite class, and most of them are from ninja families. Who knows when they might learn their family's secret techniques.

"Chiga".

Chiga turned her head and saw that it was Sarutobi Asuma.

At this time, Sarutobi Asuma was only seven years old, but his body was covered in hair and he had a toothpick in his mouth, making him look overly mature.

Chiga thought to himself: The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, has absolutely no need to worry about whether he's been cheated on.

Judging by Sarutobi Asuma's appearance, he's definitely his biological son.

Chiga asked, "It's Asuma. Are you here to gather information about me for Kurenai?"

"Haha, so you also figured out why Ryoichi-sensei took two days off. As expected of an elite member of the Uchiha clan, much better than some loser."

Sarutobi Asuma laughed heartily, flattering Chika while simultaneously expressing his contempt for Uchiha Obito, who was still fawning over Nohara Rin.

Then, his expression turned serious, and he said, "Chika, I know that even if Kurenai collects all your information, she will still be no match for you."

Therefore, Sarutobi Asuma's statement is basically correct.

Based on past performance, Chiga's strength ranks among the top five in the class, while Kurenai's best result is only average.

The premise of knowing yourself and your enemy, and never being defeated, is that the two people are not too far apart in ability.

Faced with absolute power, intelligence gathering is merely something that lets you know why you died when you die.

Chiga looked directly into Sarutobi Asuma's eyes, and seeing no change in his expression, nodded in agreement. She then asked, "So, you came here?"

"Well, I just hope you can go easy on Hong during the assessment, so she doesn't lose too badly."

Chika rolled her eyes at Sarutobi Asuma; this kid really went to great lengths to pick up girls.

Seeing that Chiga didn't respond, Sarutobi Asuma continued, "You know, Kurenai is weak and can't take care of herself. If I hadn't asked you to go easy on her, I'm afraid you would have taken advantage of her!"

"You can't just say things like that. Although I really want to, my physical condition doesn't allow it!"

(End of this chapter)