Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 460 Graduation Assessment

While entrusting the intelligence leak incident to Konoha's new generation of children may have been a test and an opportunity for observation, the most important reason is that Konoha doesn't take them seriously.

Orochimaru from the Research Department, Naruto still busy working in the Hokage Building, and Shikamaru who is trying to escape unscathed by handing the case over to his son...

Although it was an open conspiracy, the higher-ups in Konoha did not take it very seriously.

What good would it do if we succeeded?

It was a condition that Uzumaki Sora had agreed to Orochimaru a long time ago. Under Orochimaru's control, Amegakure wouldn't do anything, so the others were just ordinary characters.

A day passed quickly, and Lutai completed the first step in achieving its six objectives.

At the same time, he also realized that the matter was not very difficult, since there were not many suspects, and the scope was narrowed down to a certain range.

However, it's clear that Dad was probably mainly afraid that Mom would hold him accountable later, so he asked me to take the fall.

After a sigh, Lu Tai, who had been busy all day, pulled the covers up and prepared for tomorrow's graduation exam.

……

the next day.

The Konoha Academy ninja class was bustling with activity. The two-day holiday seemed to have given the kids endless things to talk about.

"Smack."

Boruto patted Sarada and Yu on the shoulders: "After the assessment, let's go to the shopping street together. Today, I'm paying, so please have a good time."

Sarada slapped Boruto's hand away: "We agreed to discuss the graduation exam, and you stood me up and you still have the nerve to say that?"

Yu said directly, "Although we will most likely pass for some reason, if we are not up to par, it is inevitable that we will be ridiculed by those who are watching us."

Boruto confidently replied, "Don't worry, there won't be any problems."

On the other side, Akimichi Chocho was whispering with Shikadai, and Yamanaka Hana, who had succeeded the Ino-Shika-Cho clan as the new generation, also joined them.

This girl also came from a peaceful exchange between villages; her mother was a person without a surname from Kirigakure in the Land of Water.

Meanwhile, Neji Hyuga and Tenten's child has their own group.

Metar Li, Jie Naiyan.

The bonds that form begin to solidify when one enters school. These bonds are also a crucial factor in graduation and class assignments.

"How's your written test preparation going, you two?"

Hyuga Meiko asked the question.

Metal covered his head with both hands: "Oh no, oh no! The moment you asked me that, I forgot everything I memorized after practicing last night! What do I do? What do I do?"

Kiyono Iwabe grinned smugly and said, "It'll use up all my allowance from the past few years, no problem at all!"

Yako sighed: "I'm not worried about Metal, but you..."

As she spoke, Yako looked at Iwabe and said, "Do you really think that if you can buy these high-tech products, the school won't have them?"

⊙_⊙

Kizuna Iwabe was stunned: "Yako, can't you say something nice? And Metal isn't even as good as me, so why aren't we worried about him?"

Ya Zi replied, "Those who reach a certain level in the forbidden technique of the Eight Gates receive preferential treatment in a series of aspects, such as assessments, resource subsidies, and living allowances. This was the highest suggestion made by Uncle Yun at a large conference more than ten years ago... Do you have any objections?"

Uh →_→

Iwabe was speechless and looked at Uchiha Yu not far away.

Their eyes met.

"cut!"

He scoffed and muttered, "As that person's only descendant, he doesn't seem to have any talent whatsoever. That guy, could he be getting preferential treatment too?"

Upon hearing this, Yako also looked at Yu, her expression somewhat complicated.

After witnessing her idol's aunt's Reincarnation Eye, the sheer power of her eyes alone was enough to leave her with no thought of resistance.

In her mother's explanation, that power was simply because her aunt possessed the purest Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, and was known as the Byakugan Princess.

Bloodline...

The power derived from one's bloodline is the most unforgettable thing for ordinary people.

But ironically... that guy who possesses the strongest bloodline in the entire ninja world has been quite ordinary during his years at the academy.

No, he's already considered a very talented genius when it comes to shuriken and kunai throwing and fire-style techniques.

However, these things did not make all those who were watching feel that he was normal. On the contrary, they felt that he was mediocre and even unworthy of the bloodline given to him by his father.

"To be able to receive guidance from that master at any time, yet still only reaching this level, it's truly... I'm so envious and jealous." Iwabe made no attempt to hide his feelings.

Yako replied, "The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is different from the Byakugan. They need to find something they are willing to protect with their lives before they can gradually awaken their Sharingan."

"He's changed a lot lately; perhaps he's about to find what he needs to protect. That might be the time for him to showcase his talent."

Just then, Shino Aburame, who had become a teacher at the Ninja Academy, walked in.

"Knock knock knock".

"Ahem!"

After coughing twice and seeing that all the students had quieted down, Shino said, "Everyone, leave the classroom. Enter one by one in ten minutes."

All the students left the classroom.

Soon, a group of people wearing the work clothes of the Second Research Department walked in.

Within a minute, a detection device was installed at the entrance to the classroom, and then a barrier was erected around the classroom.

After exchanging pleasantries with the staff of the Second Research Department, Shino began to organize the students to enter the examination room one by one after passing the tests.

So...

In the basket that Shino had prepared, a bunch of identical digital products appeared.

The person who had been watching this side was petrified because he realized that the items that were confiscated were exactly the same as the ones he had bought.

"Damn it! The school must have colluded with that unscrupulous businessman!"

"They even cheat students out of their money, it's utterly inhumane..."

"Oh no, because of this, I've spent the last two days playing and haven't studied at all."

"After the assessment, I'm definitely going to report that guy..."

……

Amidst the incessant shouts of anger, a boy wearing glasses stepped forward.

"My name is Leimen Electric, and this product is from our company."

These words drew everyone's attention. Perhaps because they were embarrassed to be caught talking behind someone's back, they fell silent for a moment.

Adjusting his glasses, Raimon Electric began, "This product was originally designed for easy reading and looking up of answers. After the exam, test takers can return it to any Raimon Group store. We sincerely apologize!"

After bowing slightly, Raimon Electric returned to its own little circle.

For a time, whispers about this rich second-generation heir were rampant.

There are people with the surname Lei, but the only one who can directly say "our family" is the deputy director of the Second Research Department.

"There's someone who's never had to worry about food or clothing since birth. I just can't understand why someone like that would want to be a ninja..." Yui Iwabe scoffed.

Yako, standing nearby, replied, "Whether it's Research Division I or II, do you think Konoha's status as the center of the ninja world was built upon them?"

Iwabe: "Isn't that right? The changes over the years are all thanks to the new things the research department has come up with, aren't they?"

"Yes, I think so too." Metal nodded repeatedly.

Yako sighed, "The most important reason why Konoha was able to become the center of the ninja world was ultimately that patriarch who lived a secluded life within the Uchiha clan..."

Ignoring her two friends who lacked emotional intelligence, Yako walked into the classroom first.

Shino Aburame looked at her and reminded her, "Although Mei's grades have always been excellent, if she's caught using her Byakugan during the written exam, she'll still be considered a failure..."

Ya Zi nodded: "I understand, thank you, teacher."

Starting seven years ago, the school gradually increased the difficulty of the graduation exams for ninjas.

Before this, I learned from my father that their graduation test at that time was just a matter of creating a clone.

However, nowadays, all industries are becoming more specialized. Becoming a ninja no longer requires more than just inner resolve; professional knowledge is even more important.

In other words, if you are caught cheating, you will really lose your qualification.

Of course, if one's own talent can be recognized, or if one practices the Eight Gates Formation like Metal, one will naturally be valued and treated favorably.

The written test ended quickly.

There were not many people participating in the assessment, and the scores for the theoretical knowledge were given very quickly.

In the afternoon, the second test of strength was held.

Whether a ninja can complete the mission with all his might depends on the second round.

Whether one can become a Jonin or even an elite Jonin sometimes depends on talent and family background, but whether one can give it their all depends on their own brains.

The graduation exam is only for becoming a ninja, not for promotion to Jonin, so the tasks that each person needs to complete are different.

……

In the forest behind the Leaf Shadow Rock, figures flashed by.

This is the Anbu, responsible for ensuring the safety of the graduation exams. Since the Third Major Conference, Konoha has gradually increased its emphasis on the Ninja Academy.

"Swish, swish, swish..."

The shuriken, dragging the steel wire, bound the puppet in front of him. Uchiha Yu had already completed the hand seals, and flames spread out from the steel wire like a fire dragon.

"Bang!"

Amidst the raging flames, the puppet, which was intended as the test subject, had been reduced to charcoal.

He reached out and crushed his chest cavity, revealing a scroll before his eyes.

Uchiha Yu frowned.

Although the puppet's overall strength is similar to his own, it is not difficult to defeat it because its driving force is not chakra.

Too easy...

Just as he was about to bend down to examine the scroll, a surge of chakra appeared.

"Whoosh!"

His figure retreated at lightning speed.

"boom!!"

A violent explosion rang out.

The nearest puppet was blown to smithereens, and when the dust settled, nothing was left but a semi-circular crater.

"I was careless..."

Uchiha Yu, who had narrowly escaped death, frowned.

At this moment, an assassin announced: "Uchiha Yu, 65 points, passing grade."

Yu nodded, accepting the barely passing grade.

After the intelligence scroll exploded, he knew his score would definitely not be high.

Task extension:

Border defense forces obtained intelligence, but it was intercepted within the country.

The border outposts were placed under martial law, and the defensive barrier was fully activated, allowing the enemy to flee inwards.

……

Mission: Retrieve the intelligence.

From the very beginning, one should have guessed that the enemy was simply incapable of intercepting the intelligence.

The clues discovered by the passerby were also deliberate traces left by the other party. The trampled flower, the broken withered branch, and the small stone missing a piece of moss when crossing the river.

These easily detectable traces were, in fact, deliberately left by the enemy.

The other party used them as bait to lure out their own victims, never intending to survive from the start.

Even if a large, revolving explosive tag doesn't kill or injure you, the massive explosion will inevitably alert other enemies, allowing them to pinpoint your location.

all in all……

The mission failed, and if I hadn't used the steel wire to pull apart the non-existent teammate at the last moment, I might not have even gotten a passing score.

"Phew...that's really strict."

Uchiha Yu sighed.

……

Inside a tall tower built using earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic or magic) at the hour of zero.

"I have to say, you guys are really bored... If you really have nothing to do, you could go help out at the Hokage Building!"

Shikamaru said, glancing at the people behind him.

Uchiha Sasuke, Ino, Hinata, Rock Lee, Tenten...

A whole bunch of my friends from the same period have actually come.

Sasuke coughed awkwardly: "Um... Sakura kicked me out early this morning. It was Sarada's graduation exam, so I really should have come and see."

As the former Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Ino unceremoniously took the real-time report from in front of Shikamaru.

"Not a single one has passed yet? Becoming a ninja is so much harder now than it was back then."

Tenten put her arm around Ino and exclaimed, "Your waist is so slim... How do you maintain it so well after having a baby? Do you have any secrets?"

The topic was steered in a different direction, and for a moment, the attention of several women was drawn to it.

More than a decade has passed, and apart from becoming more mature, Ino's figure seems to have remained unchanged.

So, one of us grabbed a handful, and the other grabbed a handful, each wanting to pinch the other.

Finally, Tenten, revealing her true intentions, rescued Ino and whispered, "How about we get together sometime? Your master rarely goes out, and Yako has been saying she wants to meet this legendary master..."

Ino glanced at Tenten: "I knew you weren't up to any good coming to see me this morning. Yun said he could let Yako give it a try. If you're free, come to my house this afternoon. He usually cultivates in the alternate dimension from morning to noon, and he's never stopped doing so all these years unless something comes up."

Clearly, nothing that happens in Konoha can escape the notice of this strongest person.

"Smack."

Tenten patted Ino's butt with one hand: "Thank you so much! Let's get together tonight, it's on me!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a member of the secret service appeared.

A file with a one-inch photo of Uchiha Yu was handed over. Shikamaru glanced at it and said, "The first one..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ino snatched the document from his hand.

Ino glanced at the score, a hint of worry in her eyes.

……

(End of this chapter)