Naruto: Random Flying Thunder God Technique? Intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

Does that mean all those classmates who were easily defeated by him before were just putting on an act?

Kakashi was beginning to question the meaning of life.

His recent experience undoubtedly shattered his pride.

"Uh... The test is over, the winner is Uchiha Hikaru!"

The unexpected result left the teacher in charge of the assessment stunned for a few seconds before he came to his senses and announced the results.

After the battle results were announced, only the results of the entire exam remained.

Whether or not graduation is permitted is not tied to victory in the battle.

Most importantly, you need to demonstrate to your teacher during battle that you possess the comprehensive abilities to become a genin.

If such abilities are demonstrated, even the losing side can graduate smoothly.

but……

Kakashi was just defeated with a single punch, so it's clear that his overall abilities are not apparent.

Even if the teacher knew Kakashi's true skill level, he could only act impartially.

"In this assessment, one person passed and one person failed."

"Congratulations to candidate Uchiha Hikaru for passing the exam and becoming a genin. Those who did not pass should not be discouraged, you can..."

Before he could finish speaking, Kakashi Hatake had already stood up, holding his short sword, and fled into the distance without looking back.

In the dim light, Shiranui Sho and the others also caught a glimpse of tears in the corners of his eyes.

"cough……"

Shiranui Sho looked at Hatake Sakumo beside her and apologized, "I'm sorry, Sakumo-senpai, the child was being reckless."

No matter how talented Kakashi Hatake is, he's still just a five-year-old child.

When one's self-esteem is hurt, it's naturally difficult to accept immediately.

"It's alright, I'm sorry you had to see this."

Sakumo Hatake shook his head. "Kakashi is too arrogant. It's good that he's taken a hit."

"Then I'll be going now."

After glancing at his retreating figure, Hatake Sakumo said goodbye and quickly left.

"..."

Shiranui Sho's gaze fell on Uchiha Hikaru again, her expression strange.

Unexpectedly, he would have the chance to see the Uchiha clan leader, the Sixth Hokage who had defeated Konoha.

"Let's go have some barbecue for lunch to celebrate Hikaru becoming a Konoha genin!"

"Celebrating something like this feels kind of embarrassing..."

Uchiha Hikaru said helplessly.

The three of them walked away, and the sunlight stretched their shadows long.

?Chapter 121 The Zanpakuto begins to be solved!

Shortly after, in the Hokage's office.

After finishing his official duties, the Third Hokage picked up another stack of documents.

"Graduation exams ahead of schedule..."

He nodded slightly; this was a type of document he was quite familiar with.

Every year, apart from the graduating class of the Ninja Academy, students from other grades apply to graduate early at different times.

Most of them are ninjas with family affiliations, and their training since childhood has exceeded the average level of ninja school students of the same age, so they are unwilling to spend more time at school.

He had already reviewed the application once before it was submitted.

The Third Hokage remembered that only two people applied to participate in the evaluation this time.

One of them is Kakashi Hatake, the son of Sakumo Hatake, a genius.

He was full of admiration for such talent.

If he is properly nurtured in the future and doesn't perish prematurely, he might become a Kage-level powerhouse.

The other one was an unfamiliar name.

Uchiha Hikaru.

The Uchiha clan recently found a member of their clan.

The Third Hokage was not surprised by this; such incidents were not uncommon.

Ninjas are human too, with emotions and desires.

It is not uncommon for individuals to leave behind offspring while on duty or during wartime.

The Third Hokage opened the file and squinted as he browsed through it.

"……Um?"

His eyes widened slightly, then he moved closer to take another look.

"Kakashi Hatake...didn't pass the graduation exam?"

He picked up the form belonging to Kakashi Hatake with surprise, his gaze settling on the three large characters "Unqualified".

then……

The Third Hokage picked up another form, and the name written at the top was "Uchiha Hikaru".

After reading it, a strange look appeared on his face, which was already showing some wrinkles.

"Kakashi Hatake was defeated by this Uchiha girl with a single punch?"

This wasn't his guess; it was actually recorded in the form submitted by the teacher who conducted the assessment.

Graduation examinations are a very serious matter, and there is certainly no room for exaggeration.

"It seems the Uchiha clan has found a promising talent."

The Third Hokage's eyes flickered slightly.

He had seen Kakashi Hatake before. Although he was only five years old, there was no doubt that he possessed the strength of a genin.

To be able to defeat him with a single punch, this Uchiha girl might be at the level of a Chunin.

He thought for a moment, and finally put pen to paper and signed the document.

This means that Uchiha Hikaru has officially become a genin (lower-ranking ninja) in Konoha.

As for Kakashi, he can only wait for the next test opportunity.

Just then, the door to the Hokage's office was pushed open.

The man, who usually had a serious and sinister face, strode in, but now wore a smug look on his face.

"Hinzan, I won this time."

He placed a piece of paper on the desk in front of the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage frowned slightly as he picked up the piece of paper.

One of them was a piece of intelligence, originating from the Root.

While the Third Hokage was browsing, Danzo Shimura was also making his own remarks.

“Previously, we knew that Uchiha Fugaku was only the captain of the Konoha Police Force and had not succeeded as the clan head.”

"Now, after my investigation, I have finally confirmed the identity of the new head of the Uchiha clan who possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"Hikaru Uchiha!"

"?"

The Third Hokage looked up in surprise.

This name sounds familiar?

His gaze shifted from Danzo's intelligence report to the document he had just finished processing.

The girl he had just appointed as a genin was named "Uchiha Hikari".

The Third Hokage's first reaction was disbelief.

Can someone awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan at the age of twelve?

What about the other Uchiha clan members who are still at the three-tomoe level even at an advanced age, or who can't even reach the three-tomoe level in their entire lives?

The Third Hokage, after all, had limited experience.

Although I know that the power of the Uchiha clan is something to be feared, I don't know just how overpowered this clan is.

"Danzo".

The Third Hokage didn't say much, but simply threw the document that had just been approved for him to become a genin at Danzo.

Danzo frowned as he caught it, and after a cursory glance, his face turned ashen.

He returned the document to the Third Hokage, and then took back the page of information that he had been so satisfied with.

The pages that had been perfectly preserved before he arrived were crumpled into balls in his hands like trash and precisely dropped into the paper basket beside him.

Danzo Shimura, who had initially thought he had gotten the information faster than others, now felt utterly humiliated.

The Third Hokage's look at him like he was an idiot made his expression even more unpleasant.

"...I will have Gen investigate and report again."

He left with only one sentence before turning and departing.

The Third Hokage sighed.

“Uchiha…”

He narrowed his eyes slightly, pondering to himself.

……

Time flows by like water.

Since Shiranui Sho and Orochimaru finalized their plan for the Sand Village operation, the one-month deadline is fast approaching.

After returning to the ninja world from Alabasta, Shiranui Sho completely focused on communicating with her Zanpakuto.

His spiritual pressure and power have long surpassed those of ordinary Shinigami, and the awakening of his Zanpakuto is a natural progression.

It was another quiet night.

Shiranui Sho's body lay quietly on the bed in her Konoha home, while her spirit sat cross-legged beside her.

The halberd rested on his lap, its simple scabbard gleaming black.

The shape is as shown in the image.

When the owner of the sword transforms it into a soul-slaying blade, it will become a powerful weapon.

And the sword, the Zen, is the possession of the owner and the proud and virtuous [unclear text - possibly a name or symbol].

Judging from Shiranui Sho's current progress, it is too early to describe it as a "dialogue".

However, it cannot be denied that this period of calming his mind and focusing his spirit has indeed brought him immense benefits.

Day after day, the monotonous sitting and adjustment finally paid off.

Today's Qingying is no longer just a cold, lifeless object.

As Shiranui Sou's spiritual energy slowly permeated the area, a faint glimmer of light quietly appeared on the jet-black scabbard.

A faint, almost imperceptible ripple, from the worm's wafting lightly, gently touched his mind.

It was like a sleeping creature opening its eyes for the first time, tentatively responding to the calls from the outside world.

He clearly sensed that the thick barrier separating him from Qing was quietly loosening.

The blade, which was once stiff and cold, now feels warm and gentle to the touch.