Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

The red-haired girl nodded slightly and introduced herself in a voice that everyone could hear: "My name is Kurenai Yuhi, I am fifteen years old, a Chunin of Konoha. I am good at genjutsu, and my taijutsu and ninjutsu are average, but I have reached the Chunin level."

"My favorite food is shochu and wasabi octopus, my least favorite food is cake, and my dream is to become a master of illusion in Konoha."

"Very good." Hyuga Hizashi nodded in satisfaction. "Your turn, Yugao."

"My name is Uzuki Yugao," the purple-haired girl said, her voice cold and clear. "I am fourteen years old, a Chunin of Konoha, skilled in Konoha-style swordsmanship and taijutsu, and I am accustomed to close combat."

"My favorite food is cherry blossom dumplings. I don't have any disliked foods. I can eat anything."

"As for my dream," Uzuki Yugao, who had been expressionless, revealed a look of longing, "I hope to become the strongest swordsman in Konoha."

"Then keep trying," Hizashi said with a smile. "I know some of your father's deeds; his swordsmanship was indeed very strong, it's just a pity..."

Hyuga Hizashi shook his head regretfully.

Uzuki Yugao's father and the Jonin of the Moonlight Clan both died on the battlefield in the Land of Earth, and when they were brought back, only half of their bodies remained.

The longing on Uzuki Yugao's face vanished, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

"Well, Gengetsu, you're the last one." Hyuga Hizashi quickly changed the subject.

Kurenai Yuhi and Yugao Uzuki also looked over.

They were familiar with the name Shimura Gengetsu. Whether it was his identity as Danzo's grandson or his graduation as a ninja at the age of seven, it was enough to cause a stir in Konoha.

But they still harbored doubts, and even resentment.

Even if they are geniuses, they are all Chunin. Are we sure that sending such a young child here won't be a hindrance?

However, Gengetsu Shimura's good looks still had an effect. Faced with such an adorable boy, at least on the surface, the two did not show any hostility or dissatisfaction, but they were questioning the arrangements made by the higher-ups in their hearts.

With the three of them looking forward to it, Shimura Gengetsu began his self-introduction.

"My name is Shimura Gengetsu, the grandson of Shimura Danzo, the Hokage's assistant." He deliberately emphasized the pronunciation when he said "Hokage's assistant."

The three of them had black streaks all over their heads.

Are you afraid people won't know you're a second-generation rich kid?

Xuan Yue ignored them and continued, "She is seven years old this year, a genin of Konoha, skilled in close combat and long-range bombardment, and proficient in ninjutsu and taijutsu. Oh right, I am also a medical ninja. Her greatest skill is swordsmanship, so it is impossible for Uzuki Yugao to become the strongest swordsman in Konoha. She should change her target as soon as possible."

"I like many foods, but I don't like wasabi, cabbage, bitter melon, sweet potatoes..."

After talking for a long time, Shimura Gengetsu finally finished listing the foods he didn't like, and Hyuga Hizashi and the other two were completely numb to it.

Snapped!

Gengetsu Shimura punched his palm and said, "My ideal is to build deep, deep bonds with everyone in the ninja world. That's all I have to say."

There was another half-minute of silence, mainly because there were too many things to complain about, and it was hard to know where to start.

In the end, it was the aloof Uzuki Yugao who stepped forward first.

"Your greatest skill is swordsmanship, and you're also good at... no, you mean you're good at everything? Isn't that just bragging?"

"Even the Hokage wouldn't dare to boast like that."

“That just proves I’m better than that old Deng,” Shimura Gengetsu said matter-of-factly. “I’m just stating the facts. If you can’t accept it, that’s your problem.”

"How dare you slander the Hokage?!"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Hizashi quickly intervened and stood between them.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Xuan Yue is indeed a very talented genius, but what you just said is also quite astonishing."

"How about this, let's have a test, which will also better showcase your abilities."

Chapter Twenty-Six: Swordplay Clash, Dance of the Crescent Moon!

Training Ground No. 47

Hyuga Hizashi and Yuhi Kurenai moved to the edge of the field, leaving space for Shimura Gengetsu and Uzuki Yugao.

While the first exam after graduating as a genin usually involves tests like snatching bells, Shimura Gengetsu's two teammates were both chunin, so this kind of test was meaningless to them. And Shimura Gengetsu...

So what? Even if he fails the assessment, you still dare to send him back to school?

Aren't you afraid that the root of the family will come to talk to you at night?

So it turned into a three-person rotation battle, with each person having to fight the other two team members once.

The first match was Uzuki Yugao and Shimura Genzuki.

"Stop when you've hit them! Don't use explosive tags or any poison attacks!" Hyuga Hizashi shouted from the edge of the arena.

Gengetsu Shimura glanced at him sideways.

He had reason to suspect that this guy had investigated him, which was why he specifically pointed it out.

"How about we just compete in swordsmanship?" Shimura Gengetsu asked.

"bring it on."

Uzuki Yugao had already prepared for defense, her meaning clear: let Shimura Gengetsu attack first.

Xuan Yue didn't stand on ceremony and drew her longsword.

In an instant, Uzuki Yugao could sense that the boy opposite her had changed his aura.

Before he was drawn, he was just an ordinary, cute boy.

When he grips the sword hilt, he becomes an extension of the blade, his sharpness equally evident.

That sword also shocked Uzuki Yugao.

"Kusanagi Sword?"

"That's right, this is a sixth birthday present my grandfather gave me, which he got from Orochimaru."

Mao Yue Xi's face turned sour.

Kusanagi sword, a gift for my sixth birthday.

What an obscure term...

For ninjas who prefer swordsmanship, the Kusanagi sword is practically a divine weapon, something they dream of owning.

But Shimura Gengetsu said it so casually, how could it not be sarcastic?

"I hope your swordsmanship has not disgraced the reputation of the Kusanagi Sword." Uzuki Yugao could only say this stubbornly, but her body language betrayed her words.

The defensive stance she had just taken was merely for show, but once Shimura Gengetsu drew her sword, she realized that the person standing before her was not a child, but an opponent worthy of serious consideration.

"Get ready, I'm coming!"

Xuan Yue gave a reminder, then grabbed her sword and charged forward. She was fast, but it was no match for the Instantaneous Movement Technique.

Since it's a swordsmanship contest, he wouldn't use the Instantaneous Movement Technique to bully others.

Swords clashed, two figures flashed past, and then clashed fiercely together.

Ding!Ding!Ding!

Bright sparks flashed at the point where the two longswords met. Uzuki Yugao's heart skipped a beat, and she stomped her toes hard on the ground, retreating rapidly.

Shimura Gengetsu pressed his advantage, charging forward and slashing with his longsword in a backhand motion, hitting the very spot where Uzuki Yugao was most vulnerable.

Next, she was like a caged wild animal, unable to exert her strength. Every time she tried to launch a counterattack, Shimura Gengetsu could see through her intentions and moves. All her responses were aimed at her weakest point, forcing him to change his tactics.

Is this guy really not named Uchiha Gengetsu?

She felt like she was fighting an Uchiha who had awakened the Sharingan!

Off the field, a strange light flashed in Kurenai Yuhi's beautiful eyes; she was quite surprised by Gengetsu Shimura's strength.

"Is this what a genius is? He can fight Yugao to a draw right after graduation. He's practically another Kakashi."

Gengetsu Shimura's performance reminded her of her old classmate, Kakashi, who was also a genius known for his swordsmanship.

"A draw?" Hyuga Hizashi's expression was strange. "This isn't a draw..."

His insight far surpassed that of Kurenai Yuhi, and he naturally understood Yugao Uzuki's current state, which was even more painful than losing...

Clang~!

The clang of metal rang out, and Shimura Gengetsu's power suddenly surged. A gale arose, and Uzuki Yugao was thrown more than ten meters before regaining her footing.

Although there is a gap in absolute strength, after all, he is only seven years old, thanks to his excellent chakra control, Shimura Gengetsu can continuously use chakra bursts, similar to Tsunade's superhuman strength technique, only not as terrifying.

Gengetsu Shimura shook his head slightly. "The Konoha-ryu swordsmanship is not bad, but it is still too ordinary and its potential is too low."

Konoha Style sounds mysterious, but it's actually the most basic thing that anyone can learn. The taijutsu taught in schools is also called Konoha Style.

Uzuki Yugao has a good foundation in swordsmanship, but she is too rigid, and it is easy to see through her next move.

"I haven't lost yet." The purple-haired girl gritted her teeth. Shimura Gengetsu's evaluation annoyed her, but words were powerless to refute her, so she could only prove it with her actions.

Uzuki Yugao ran quickly, her shoulders swaying slightly. Two shadow clones jumped out from behind her, and the three of them, along with the main body, burst forth at the same time, instantly appearing in front of Shimura Gengetsu and simultaneously stabbing at different vital points from above, left, and right.

"Konoha Style: Dance of the Crescent Moon!"

Shimura Gengetsu snorted disdainfully, his sharp gaze fixed on the figure attacking from the left. A flash of silver light swept across, and the other two figures exploded into smoke.

When Uzuki Yugao came to her senses, the Kusanagi sword was already pressed against her throat; if it had gone in just one more inch, she would have collapsed on the spot.

Fortunately, Shimura Gengetsu sheathed his longsword. "You dare to use swordsmanship that you haven't fully mastered?"