Early Graduation Assessment

Chapter 16 Early Graduation Assessment

The first insect is relatively large and has a strong bite.

Insect number two is smaller in size and very fast.

The third insect is relatively large and can devour chakra quickly.

Bug number four...

Yu Nu Zhiyi repeatedly sifted through the insects, hoping to find one that satisfied her.

It is very difficult for parasitic insects to regenerate, even with the help of Aburame Shiki and the Primal Gu.

Yu Nu Zhiyi had to make a choice, focusing on improving the speed, concealment, and quantity of the parasites.

After all, the role of the parasite in Yuu-Nai Shii is that of a carrier, a self-destructing truck containing phosphorus parasites.

Ideally, parasites should develop in a balanced way. However, if increasing their speed, stealth, and numbers leads to a weakening of other aspects, there's nothing that can be done about it.

However, having some information from the original Gu records is better than nothing.

The ninja academy was unusually lively today, with students arriving early.

Everyone had heard that Shiatsu Aburame and Kakashi had applied for early graduation, and that the Third Hokage would be coming to watch.

Everyone is looking forward to Shizuka Aburame and Kakashi's performance in the graduation exam.

"Kakashi's up early, huh? How about it, are you confident you can pass the exam?"

Aburame Shiki stretched and greeted him.

"Zhiyi..."

Kakashi looked at Shiki Aburame with a complicated expression. As a genius, he naturally had his own pride.

There was nothing he could do about losing to Shiichi Aburame; it was a genuine difference in skill. But he couldn't allow himself to fall too far behind Shiichi Aburame.

Yoshino Taiga led Aburame Shizuka and Kakashi to the graduation exam venue.

"You all need to perform well from now on, because the Third Hokage will be coming to see you."

Aburame Shiki and Kakashi didn't react much when they heard this; since they dared to apply for early graduation, they must have been confident.

Aburame Shiki and Kakashi entered the graduation exam venue one after the other.

The first person to be assessed was Shiki Aburame.

"Alright, everyone, thank you for waiting. Let's get started."

Seeing that everything was ready, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't stand on ceremony and directly announced the start.

Aburame Shiki's examiner was a genin.

Or rather, the examiners who usually help you graduate early are genin, unless they deliberately don't want you to graduate early, in which case they would send a chunin to take the exam.

After all, even if someone has reached the graduation standard of the Ninja Academy, they are still just a Genin. Sending a Chunin is really discouraging.

After the Third Hokage announced the start, the examiner threw three kunai in a triangular formation towards Shiatsu Aburame.

Then the examiner quickly approached Shiki Aburame.

The examiner was confident that he might not be able to defeat Shiki Aburame. After all, those who dared to apply for early graduation were all formidable opponents, and the Third Hokage was personally observing the process.

This further demonstrates that the ninja who came to take the exam must be a genius, and there is a high probability that he will be able to graduate early.

The examiner felt that regardless of winning or losing, everyone should present their best side. If they could catch the eye of the Third Hokage, that would be even better.

Perhaps we can avoid taking thirty years of detours.

As the examiner approached, Aburame Shiki quickly threw out three daggers.

At the same time, it distributes parasites around the area, forming a tight defense network.

Aburame Shiki's three kunai all hit the three kunai thrown by the examiner, and all six kunai fell to the ground.

"Shiichi Aburame has a very solid foundation; it seems he works very hard."

The Third Hokage commented.

"Even with great talent, this kind of foundation requires daily practice. You're a good kid; you're not only talented but also very hardworking."

"Secret Technique: Insect Jade"

Parasitic insects swarmed towards the examiner from multiple angles in the air, overwhelming and obscuring Aburame Shiki's figure, making him appear exceptionally ferocious.

Instead of retreating, the examiner advanced, knowing that only a swift victory was possible, and thus formed a hand seal.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough"

A strong wind cleared a path from the examiner to Shiki Aburame, blowing a small hole in the swarm of insects through which Shiki Aburame could be vaguely seen.

The examiner acted decisively, leaping across the swarm of insects and quickly approaching Aburame Shiki.

As the examiner approached Shizuki Aburame, he suddenly transformed into a swarm of insects.

It is an insect splitting into two parts.

The examiner had a bad feeling.

"Secret Technique: Insect Tornado"

Countless parasitic insects appeared on the ground of Aburame Shiki, quickly forming a tornado that surrounded the examiner.

The examiner immediately struggled, but to no avail.

By the time the tornado disappeared, the examiner was already lying on the ground, unable to get up.

"Shiki Aburame passed the test."

Yoshino Taiga said with satisfaction.

Aburame Shiichi's reaction speed and tactical arrangements are commendable.

"What a promising talent! The examiner's performance was also quite good; they truly have the foundation of Konoha."

The Third Hokage commented on Shiatsu's performance.

Next up is Kakashi.

Kakashi was also fighting against a genin examiner.

At the start of the battle, Kakashi drew his sword and swiftly approached the examiner, like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath.

Nowadays, Kakashi doesn't have Sharingan or Raikiri; all he can rely on is the sword in his hand.

Upon seeing Kakashi's appearance, the examiner also pulled out a kunai and charged at Kakashi.

But after thinking about it along the way, he realized that if he only used kunai, he would be at a disadvantage in a clash with Kakashi's sword, which looked very high-class.

So when the examiner was halfway there, he immediately formed hand seals and used ninjutsu.

"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique".

The examiner took a moment to unleash the Great Waterfall Technique, as there were quite a few hand seals for it, and a massive water sphere hurtled towards Kakashi.

Kakashi quickly dodged, but the water spheres kept targeting him.

Just as Kakashi was about to get close to the examiner, the water balloon was about to hit him.

The examiner was secretly pleased, but at the same time became wary, feeling that it wouldn't be that simple.

A silver blade of light pierced through the water sphere, slicing past the examiner's side.

The examiner immediately stopped, looking extremely frightened.

Facing the slashing wave head-on really frightened the examiners; that chilling blade light was no joke.

In that instant, the examiner felt a chill run down his spine, and he froze, completely motionless.

Kakashi seized the opportunity to quickly approach and, before the examiner could react, placed his knife against the examiner's neck.

The examiner only realized what was happening when Kakashi had him pinned to the neck, and gave a wry smile.

"I lost. As expected of Lord Hatake Sakumo's son."

Upon seeing this, Yoshino Taiga immediately announced that Kakashi had passed the test.

It's clear that Yoshino Taiga is very happy; both of the geniuses in his class have passed the early graduation exam, and he shares in their glory.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with admiration, "Like father, like son; Kakashi now possesses three-tenths of Sakumo Hatake's brilliance."

Then Hiruzen Sarutobi announced on stage:

"Shizuru Aburame and Kakashi both passed their tests today."

(End of this chapter)