Graduation

It is customary in the ninja world that skilled ninjas use shadow clones to attend school.

Yang Xiang was no exception.

His shadow clones are already ninja academy students with two Kun-hour training sessions.

However, he came in person these past few days because he is graduating.

The quality of this year's students is worrying; there are no outstanding students among them.

They were considered the worst generation by the Konoha leadership, and this also included Nawaki.

He was neither skilled in taijutsu nor adept at ninjutsu; that perfectly describes him.

Fortunately, he has the dual bloodline of the Thousand Hands and the Uzumaki as a foundation.

With his abundant chakra, he could fight the Uchiha clan kid to a standstill.

If I work hard enough in the future, I might be able to reach the level of a Jonin.

This is Hiruzen Sarutobi's evaluation of Nawaki.

良！

A large stamp was affixed to the year-end performance report of this year's ninja academy teachers.

No, that's not how it works.

If anyone knew about this assessment of the Third Hokage, they would certainly disagree.

Those were Nawaki and Uchiha Hikari.

My general hasn't even been counted yet!

Rope Tree would definitely say that.

Although he didn't know why, Yang Xiang would fight his opponents for a long time in every actual match.

But you don't know how fast he could kill Uchiha Hikari.

The feud between Uchiha Hikaru and Yang Xiang has lasted for five years.

Of course, it was one-sided. Ever since he was slapped to sleep, he has never given up on revenge.

He stood out from the crowd of students at that moment.

A square face and a muscular neck.

If it weren't for the Uchiha clan crest on his back, no one would recognize him as an Uchiha.

"Another year of intensive training. Today, I won't fall in the same place again, Yang Xiang!"

He roared inwardly.

Unfortunately, even in the practical assessment during graduation season, he still didn't get the chance to face off against Yang Xiang.

But he wouldn't give up. He found the right moment when Yang Xiang returned to the classroom and followed him.

The seeds of World War II had already been sown.

Recently, news has begun to circulate in the village that some ninjas have had close encounters with ninjas from other countries during missions.

Therefore, the final exams at the Ninja Academy have been moved up, and this year's students will be the first to graduate. If necessary, the next year's students will also begin their graduation exams next month.

Yang Xiang knew that it wouldn't be long before the village would issue orders for them to go to the battlefield.

Before that, he needed to become a ninja at least.

It's not just for the professional title, but also to ensure that Rope Tree won't send any more gifts this time.

After all, his bloodline is very useful.

"Yang Xiang, what do I do! I haven't even looked at the notes you gave me yet. Am I going to fail to graduate?!"

Rope Tree was somewhat panicked as he faced the upcoming written exam; the cover of his textbook was still brand new.

Yang Xiang gave him a look that said, "Take it easy."

Like the Chunin Exams, the Ninja Academy's written exams also test a ninja's ability to gather intelligence.

Cheating is not prohibited as long as it is not discovered by the invigilator.

"Uchiha Hikari! Uchiha Hikari! Isn't he here?!" The proctor called out three times in a row, then angrily crossed out the attendance sheet.

The arrogant Uchiha even dared to skip the graduation exam!

So my pen can move on its own!

Looking at the pen that was writing furiously in front of him, Rope Tree was overjoyed.

Then came the Three Bodies Techniques assessment, which was utterly meaningless.

Both of them passed successfully.

Finally, they arrived at the Hokage Building, where the Third Hokage personally stamped their ninja certificate and handed them their headband.

"Your parents and grandmother were all excellent ninjas; I hope you can surpass them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stamped the document skillfully, and only when he saw the name on the document did he remember the identity of the child in front of him.

He was one of the descendants of the Senju family whom I had once paid attention to, but unfortunately he didn't have much talent.

He offered a word of encouragement, as was customary.

"I will," Yang Xiang replied decisively, giving the Third Generation a bright smile.

The host has officially passed the sect assessment and become an outer disciple, completing the progress of "Outer Disciple Prodigy"!

Rewards being distributed: Azure Origin Sword Technique (first nine levels) *1

The moment Yang Xiang received the ninja certificate, he received another system message.

I never expected that my sect identity would continue to bring me rewards.

The last time something related to identity was when the Ninja Academy had just started.

Then you'll definitely need to keep trying to get those professional titles.

What delighted Yang Xiang the most was that the reward this time was the Azure Origin Sword Manual.

As early as the past few years, he had already discovered that the reward items were actually things that appeared in the novel "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality".

He had long coveted this martial art.

For a normal ninja, the strength of his body and mind is positively correlated with the amount of chakra he can refine.

Unfortunately, his dantian had a flaw. Yang Xiang's meridians could only refine one unit of chakra, while his dantian's spiritual energy reserves were three units.

This caused his physical and mental energy to be rapidly enhanced at all times under this influence.

Others increase their chakra reserves by training their bodies and minds, but he was forced to grow both physically and mentally due to the huge difference in chakra reserves.

Therefore, he had long set his sights on the Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique. The more spiritual energy he possessed, the stronger his overall abilities would be.

The main focus is on high damage output from both the left and right hands.

My grandmother always thought that her strongest ability was Wood Release, which she had never used in front of others, but that was not true.

His strongest technique, which he has been using skillfully all these years, is his big slap.

In addition, there is the Senju's unique chakra burst mode and superhuman strength.

One slap and all your troubles will disappear.

Yang Xiang's smile also infected Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose joy at becoming a ninja came from the bottom of his heart.

Although he lacks magnanimity, he is a good child.

He thought to himself.

Next, we need to focus on the main event and stay alert.

After receiving the headband, Yang Xiang tactfully took his leave, nodding to Rope Tree who was following behind him.

On his way out of the Hokage Building, he felt people staring at him, but he didn't care.

There are plenty of people who want the Thousand Hands bloodline, he's used to it.

As long as Mito is alive, no one in the village dares to harm a direct descendant of the Senju clan.

After Nawaki had finished making a ruckus in the office and left satisfied with Hiruzen Sarutobi's old headband, Danzo knocked on the door.

"I need to apply for a spot, Hiruzen."

The third generation tapped his pipe, signaling him to continue.

"I need a member of the Thousand Hands clan, to be selected from among the graduates."

The smoke slowly filled the office. Hiruzen Sarutobi had been thinking for a long time before finally giving his answer.

"No, his grandmother is Senju Momoka, and she has been actively distancing herself from other Senju clan members in recent years. This is a gesture of goodwill towards us. Don't cause trouble, Danzo."

The conversation at the Hokage Building remains unknown to others.

Meanwhile, Yang Xiang was already on his way home.

After becoming ninjas, members of the Senju clan traditionally visit their clan's ancestral home to pay respects to their ancestors.

Although the Thousand Hands no longer exist, naturally no one is there to uphold this rule anymore.

However, Yang Xiang prepared to pick it up and called Sheng Shu along with him.