Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi have been surprised for what seems like the umpteenth time.

"...That's truly amazing."

Minato Namikaze began, "This kid named Yu Mikami is only nine years old, right? He's already mastered multiple ninjutsu, including 'Great Fireball Technique' and 'Water Wave,' and he can use them skillfully... It's not surprising that Asuma could do that, but he actually..."

"He probably learned it from his father."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette and spoke slowly.

Children who can enter the Ninja Academy have basically had their ancestors screened for two or three generations, so Hiruzen Sarutobi already knew that Yu Mikami's father was Mikami Tajima, who had volunteered to go to the border to guard the frontier two and a half years ago.

The latter is a Fire Release ninja. The Great Fireball Technique is one of the few C-rank ninjutsu he has mastered, so it is reasonable for him to pass it on to his son.

As for "turbulent water waves" and "water clones"...

This was investigated by Hiruzen Sarutobi's secret service, who confirmed that the source was Hiroshi Nohara, Rin Nohara's father.

However, Hiroshi Nohara only gave him the scroll, and Mikami Tajima only learned the Great Fireball Technique after applying to serve on the frontier. Moreover, he spent most of the past two years on the border and rarely returned to the village. Therefore, it is highly likely that Mikami Yu was self-taught, which is quite rare.

Moreover...

"Not only his ninjutsu, but his taijutsu explosive power is also very strong. He was able to defeat Hyuga Hido head-on, and he still has enough stamina to fight Asuma. What's even more remarkable is his tactical thinking..."

Minato Namikaze continued his commentary: "The moment he noticed the Shadow Imitation Technique, he used the Substitution Technique, used Fire Release to counter Wind Release, Water Release to counter Fire Release, and finally created a fog environment to eliminate the more threatening Madoka Nara first, and then deal with Asuma... It's as if everything was planned in advance."

"Even if..."

Even if Yu Mikami loses to Asuma and is eliminated, no one should have performed better than him in this match.

Needless to say, Minato Namikaze believes that Yu Mikami has a very high probability of defeating Asuma and achieving the feat of defeating three opponents in a row!

For a child from a commoner background, this achievement is remarkable. Even without the talent to learn the "Flying Thunder God Technique," he at least possesses the talent and potential to grow into a Jonin.

"It seems that another genius like Kakashi has emerged from this year's class."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag on his pipe, exhaling thick white smoke, his gaze becoming profound: "Commoner background, yet possessing such talent for cultivation, and having an exceptionally deep understanding of the 'Will of Fire'... Perhaps this child has the potential to become a pillar of Konoha."

……

On the playground.

The battle between Yu Mikami and Asuma continues.

To be honest, Asuma's overall abilities are quite strong. Whether it's ninjutsu, taijutsu, or combat intelligence, he's at an upper level for his age group. He's the kind of well-rounded player who doesn't have any particular strengths, but also no weaknesses.

Mikami Yu attempted to launch two preemptive attacks but failed to defeat him, instead wasting some of his energy. Therefore, he stopped rushing and began to focus on honing his physical skills, engaging in a stalemate and waiting for an opening to appear.

With both sides nearly exhausted, victory or defeat may be decided in a single move.

Asuma knew this was a crucial moment, and he gritted his teeth, determined to defend his dignity as the son of the Hokage.

Chapter 40: One Against Three! First Place in the Grade is in the Making!

at last……

At some point, I heard—

"Clang!!!"

After the wooden kunai in Mikami Yu's and Asuma's hands collided once more, they both flew out of their hands.

Just as Asuma threw his punch, Mikami Yu activated his Substitution Jutsu, his body vanishing from his spot in a flash and reappearing behind Asuma. He then caught the kunai falling from mid-air and, before Asuma could turn around, precisely positioned it against the back of his neck.

"ended."

"..."

Asuma instinctively tried to struggle, but quickly realized what was happening, gave a wry smile, and helplessly raised his hands: "Fine. You win."

Asuma actually had some stamina left and could have fought for a little while longer, but there was no need for it.

Because, if the kunai were real, he would be dead by now.

Asma resigned.

Yuuya Mikami breathed a sigh of relief, took two steps back, lowered his center of gravity slightly, and stood still, feeling a strong sense of exhaustion wash over him.

They really did it!

One against three!

In this battle, he had used every trick in the book. Apart from the characteristics of the Transformation Technique and the Substitution Technique, and the Eight Gates Formation, he had used almost all other methods. Of course, he hadn't planned to use the first two, as he intended to save them as trump cards for the first encounter.

After taking a few deep breaths, Mikami looked up and around.

At this moment,

Most of the students in the arena had already finished their battles.

After all, most ninja trainees of this age rely on taijutsu and the Three Body Techniques to fight, and at most know a little bit of genjutsu. Once they are knocked to the ground, it is basically the end of them.

Only a handful of people were still fighting.

For example, Obito and Might Guy—

These two guys are old rivals. In the midterm and final exams of the past few years, Obito has lost to Guy at least four times. So now that they are enemies, they are extremely hostile. Even though he was beaten black and blue, he got up again and again and continued to fight.

Finally, Obito seized an opportunity, crossed his arms, formed hand seals, and breathed fire at Might Guy:

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!!"

This fireball looks slightly smaller than the one Mikami Yu just released, with a diameter of only about one meter.

Well... after all, Obito's Fireball Jutsu was something he practiced diligently every day. Compared to Mikami Yu's Fireball Jutsu, which was "copied" through the Corner System and was solid and powerful, it seemed somewhat weak and unreliable.

Seeing the blazing flames rushing towards him, Might Guy got carried away and raised his arms to cover his head and face. His body was steaming with pale green chakra, and he smashed the ball of fire away. He then delivered a "Flame Fist" that hit Obito, who was already celebrating his victory, in the face!

At this moment, flames were even rising from Matt Kay's hair.

“Kai…”

"Obito, what's going on here...?"

Nohara Rin and Yuhi Kurenai, who were not far away, were stunned.

No, it's just a graduation exam, why are you risking your life like this...

At this critical moment—

"Water Release: Water Chaos Waves!"

An even more turbulent torrent of water descended from the sky than when Mikami Yu had used it, extinguishing the blazing flames. Then, a white figure flashed into the battlefield like lightning—it was Hatake Kakashi, appearing between Obito and Might Guy, grabbing both of their wrists.

"You two, that's enough! Are you two out of your minds?"

"Hurry down and find a medical ninja to treat him!"

As Kakashi spoke, the two teachers, Oki and Himura, also intervened, announcing that the fifteen-minute countdown had ended and the entire exam was over.

The medical ninjas who had been waiting nearby quickly entered the scene, began to check the injured trainees, and treated some of the obvious injuries.

On the attacking side, Nara Madoka was woken up, rubbing her sore neck without making a sound; Asuma stepped aside, looking at Mikami Yu with a complicated expression; Hyuga Himon stood silently to the side, his Byakugan already closed.

On the defending side, Obito, whose face was still bandaged, was yelling next to Kakashi, asking which side had won. Kakashi didn't answer, too lazy to bother with him.

"Obito, why don't you sit down and rest for a while? The teachers will announce the results later."

Nohara Rin patted the stone steps beside her and tried to persuade her.

Then, she looked at Mikami Yu: "Yu-kun, are you alright?"

"...It's okay, just a little tired."

Mikami Yu smiled, leaned against the tree trunk behind him, and didn't want to move at all.

Nohara Rin pursed her lips and said, "Your performance just now was truly amazing. You took on three people all by yourself, including Asuma. I never expected you to be so good."

"Just lucky."

Just as Yu Mikami made a modest remark, Obito chimed in, "I'm pretty good too. If I hadn't held Might Guy back, he wouldn't have been able to win so easily! And Guy lost to me in the end. If Yu gets first place, I should at least be second, right?"

"...I think you're at most twenty."

This time, it was Kurenai Yuhi who spoke, having just walked over.

She was clearly exhausted, her face flushed and she was still panting, but her eyes were bright: "I think Mikami's first place is a foregone conclusion. It's a pity that Asuma and the others weren't in our group, otherwise they wouldn't have lost so badly."

The group chattered amongst themselves.

Yu Mikami listened half-heartedly, but lines of text boxes flashed through his mind:

[Transformation Technique: Congratulations, Little Third! You've won again. And this opponent was much stronger than last time; it's truly remarkable that you managed to defeat them.]

[Clone Technique: Hmph, not bad. Too bad you didn't use my pretty new skin... But it's alright, considering how hard you tried. I wonder which ninjutsu it is; the third sister hasn't used it yet. It's so hard to guess!]

[Fireball Jutsu: ...Although you're not talking about me this time, I still find it really unpleasant to hear you talk. Also, I advise you not to mention that technique, otherwise, when she comes out in a bit, that guy surnamed Mikami will be dead meat.]

[Eight Gates Formation: ?]

"Damn it, stop it!"

Upon seeing the "Eight Gates Formation" bubble up, Mikami Yu was startled.

He didn't use the Eight Gates Formation in this exam, partly because opening only one gate is not very useful, but also partly because he was afraid of it. Who knows if the Eight Gates Formation might suddenly overpower him, making him run a hundred laps around the Konoha training ground, or do some other bizarre thing.

fine……

[Eight Gates Formation: Hmm, I'm a little annoyed that I wasn't included in the fight, but I still quite like your tactical style. That's what youth is all about! Go back and wash yourself clean, I'll come find you for training tomorrow! See you there!]

Mikami Yu: "..."

Chapter 41 rankings announced, along with the selection of rewards.

This year's graduates include more than just Yu Mikami's class.

There are three.

After their match ended, Kakashi and Ooki used Earth Release ninjutsu to make some simple repairs. When Kakashi was repairing the platform, he even carved a few dog heads on its side... apparently from burning too much chakra.

after that.

The other two classes took turns to compete on the field.

However, since these two classes were "regular classes," the fights were not exciting; they were basically just wild, uncontrolled punches, offering little entertainment value.

After the three groups of exams are completed.

Oki and Kakashi and the others began calculating the scores.

Meanwhile, students like Mikami Yu sat in twos and threes around the playground, resting, chatting, and reviewing their performance while waiting for the final results.

After about forty minutes of organizing, Mr. Oki stepped forward to announce the final rankings for the graduation exams.

"Based on the cultural and practical exams over the past week, especially today's competition, Mikami Yu performed the best, ranking first in both the subject and overall! Second place is Nara Madoka, and third place is Yuhi Kurenai..."

"Huh? I came in third place?"

Upon suddenly hearing her own name, Kurenai Yuhi's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Wow, Yu-kun really is number one!"

Nohara Rin immediately applauded and congratulated Mikami Yu.

"Wait, what about me? What about me?!"

Obito jumped up and shouted.

Kakashi chimed in from the side, explaining, "Yu Mikami scored first in his grade in academic subjects and performed exceptionally well in combat, especially in today's match. As the core of the defense, he used tactics effectively to defeat the three opponents, so his first place overall is no surprise."

"Nara Madoka's command and coordination were appropriate. Although she failed because the opponent was too strong, it was not due to subjective mistakes."

"As the defender, Kurenai Yuhi worked hard to protect the position, demonstrating solid physical and illusion skills. She was the only defender still standing on the platform when the exam ended, so her score in the final round was second only to Yu Mikami. After considering other subjects, she ranked third in total score."

"As for you, Obito... you ranked tenth in practical combat, second to last in academic subjects, and thirty-fifth overall."

"Oh no, how could this happen..."

Obito has wilted.

Compared to his previous grades, 35th place is actually not bad, placing him in the upper-middle range of the entire grade. However, it's still far from his dream of being number one, and he doesn't know if he'll be able to graduate smoothly...

Yu Mikami muttered to himself: He thought Obito's intelligence was already low enough, but he was second to last in academics? Who is more courageous than Obito?

not far away,