Starting with the Uchiha clan, they began cultivating demonic arts.

Chapter 5 News of Early Graduation

Three days after visiting Hatake Sakumo, it was time for the Ninja Academy to start.

Speaking of which, Uchiha Touyu, as a former classmate of Hatake Kakashi, was actually in the same grade as Uchiha Obito, Nohara Rin, Asuma, and others. However, the only people who were actually in the same class as him were Obito, Rin, and Guy.

However, this guy was five or six years older than his classmates and didn't want to be a ninja, so he was quite out of place in the class and didn't have many real friends.

When he arrived at the ninja academy gate today, he sensed that something was off.

"Feiyu, you're here? By the way, did you hear that news?"

Obito Uchiha approached mysteriously and spoke to Tobi Uchiha.

Being members of the same Uchiha clan, and both being outliers within the clan, Obito Uchiha and Touya Uchiha had a much better relationship than their classmates, and Obito was one of Touya Uchiha's few acquaintances.

Uchiha Touyu's face showed a hint of doubt. Being an outcast didn't come without a price. At least, Uchiha Touyu was often the last to know about the various rumors circulating in the class.

Even the currently clueless Obito seems to have heard some inside information, while only Uchiha Tou knows nothing.

"What news?"

While thinking, Uchiha Tou asked a question, and Obito quickly leaned over and said:

"We're graduating early! Apparently, fourth, fifth, and sixth-year ninjas can graduate directly this year!"

"Graduating early!?"

"Has the situation really gotten to this point?"

Uchiha Touyu said with some surprise, and frowned.

He wasn't troubled by graduating; what truly made Uchiha Touyu ponder was the issue behind graduating early.

Generally speaking, unless they are geniuses who want to make a name for themselves and gain more resources and attention, ordinary students at ninja academies will study for six years before graduating.

After all, the profession of ninja is always accompanied by various dangers. Spending more time developing in school will naturally give you a better chance of survival when carrying out missions.

The Konoha 12 are just as talented as Kakashi and his generation, yet none of them graduated early, which speaks volumes.

If there is a large-scale early graduation situation... then there is only one possibility: the Ninja World War is about to begin!

Of course, even if they graduate early, it's impossible to send newly graduated students directly to the battlefield. To put it bluntly, even if you're training cannon fodder, you still need to consider the cost-effectiveness. You can't let them spend several years training at the Ninja Academy only to waste a few kunai on the battlefield!

However, graduating early allows these trainees to have more time for internships, so that if the front lines become critical, a fresh batch of soldiers can be brought in directly.

"Uh, what happened? Feiyu, what did you say? I don't understand."

Obito blinked. Although he had received the inside scoop earlier than Touka, it was clear that it would be difficult for Kenji to see the problems behind his early graduation.

However, ninjas in the Naruto world are known for their early maturity, and with the guidance of their parents and other ninjas, most of the younger ninjas are well aware of the current situation. This is precisely why Uchiha Touyu sensed that something was amiss.

"You're really a bit slow... Haven't you ever thought about why you made us graduate early? The last batch of ninjas who graduated early were right before World War II!"

"Huh!? Then... why are we graduating early this time too?"

Obito looked completely dumbfounded, which made Fei Yu want to facepalm. This guy could become the big boss of the ninja world in the future, which really makes people worry about the intelligence of ninjas in the Naruto world.

"What Feiyu means is that a large-scale war is very likely to break out in the ninja world again!"

A gentle-looking little girl with face paint walked over and interrupted their conversation.

"Oh, I see! Lin, you're so smart!"

The one who spoke was Rin Nohara, the white moonlight in Obito Uchiha's heart, and also the root of his descent into darkness.

Of course, Obito and Rin are only about eight years old now. Although ninjas are precocious, they are not this precocious. However, because of his gentle temperament and his concern for everyone equally, Obito, who doesn't have many friends in his class, also values ​​Rin very much.

One reason why Obito liked Rin was, to some extent, because other girls simply ignored him, while only the gentle Rin showed kindness to everyone.

After saying something to Rin Nohara with a silly grin, Obito suddenly seemed to snap out of his daze and shouted loudly:

"What? A large-scale war has broken out!"

"What's wrong? You two Uchiha losers, are you scared?"

A smug voice rang in his ears. Uchiha Touyu looked up and saw that it was Sarutobi Asuma from the next class who had spoken.

"Asuma, are you looking for a fight again? It's one thing to call Obito a loser, but why are you dragging me into it too!"

"That's right, calling Obito a loser is one thing... but what do you mean I'm a loser?"

Obito nodded, then suddenly realized something was wrong. He turned around and looked at Fei Yu with a look of astonishment, only to see Fei Yu's disgusted expression.

Asuma, a strong contender for the top spot among this year's students, is also known as a genius at the current ninja academy.

Of course, the so-called genius is actually quite unreliable. Among the peers of this and the next two years at the school, the ones who achieved the most in the future were actually Kakashi, Obito, and Might Guy.

Kakashi graduated a long time ago, while Obito and Might Guy are still at the bottom of their class. The only ones with decent talent who could become Jonin in the future are Kurenai and Asuma.

Kurenai's strength was already somewhat lacking; genjutsu-type ninjas only become powerful in the later stages, and she doesn't particularly like to show off. Therefore, Asuma now has a bit of a "when the cat's away, the mice will play" feeling.

They call themselves the top students and geniuses, but every year the Ninja Academy produces several geniuses who start fierce competition from a young age to compete for the top spot. But where do all these geniuses and top students go after graduation?

Some went to the cemetery, while many more simply faded into obscurity.

In Uchiha Touyu's eyes, Asuma's later achievements, while not exactly mediocre, were certainly not outstanding. He was roughly an elite Jonin, but still far behind a Kage.

"Damn it, if you weren't five years older than me, how could you possibly beat me?!"

Upon hearing what Uchiha Tou said, Asuma immediately broke down, because he had actually been hit by Uchiha Tou before.

Uchiha Touyu may have a nonchalant attitude, but he was always meticulous and never slacked off in his training.

Even without any particularly good inheritance, thanks to the boost to his physical attributes and chakra brought by the Spirit Absorption Technique, he beat up all the other young kids in his sparring class except for Kakashi.

(End of this chapter)