Chapter 23: Departure for the Chunin Exam! (2/2)
The Third Hokage once again looked at the Chunin exam application form.
In the photo of the candidate, the young boy had a serious expression, his big eyes clear and determined.
"...Very well."
"As your teacher, I must support you, Orochimaru."
Clang—
The Hokage's official seal was stamped on the document.
"You're taking the Chunin Exam?"
In the Konoha Guard Corps, Fugaku looked at Wakaho's Chunin exam admission ticket, his surprise evident.
"Yes, Orochimaru-sensei thinks I'm ready, so he submitted the application before the mission. Hokage agreed."
"If all goes well, I'll soon become a Chunin of Konoha."
Wakaho answered nonchalantly.
Just as he said, everything had indeed gone smoothly.
Orochimaru supported his bid to become Uchiha clan leader, and after two months of special training and observation, he helped submit the application.
The Third Hokage had really approved it!
Of course, if the Third Hokage had disagreed, Wakaho had a plan B—just using his authority as clan leader and Fugaku's seal...
With the Chunin exam qualification in hand, Wakaho felt various rewards were already beckoning him.
Three Tomoe of the Will of Fire, a B-rank main skill slot, and B-rank clan mission rewards...
The clan rewards were unknown, but based on previous rewards, they should be satisfactory.
Especially the main skill slot, which could dramatically enhance his jutsu skills, possibly even soaring to new heights!
Having a dedicated teacher was truly advantageous.
Wakaho currently had a collection of 25 C-rank jutsu, which was quite extensive.
Due to the nature of Fire Release, many of these jutsu overlapped, leaving only a few practical ones.
The main skill slot had pre-trial functions, and Wakaho tried each one.
The basic effects were reduced consumption and increased power.
But there was an exception: his longest-held and first-learned Fire Release—Great Fireball.
[Main Skill 1 (C-rank): Fire Release · Great Fireball. Main Skill Enhancement: Power ↑200%, Consumption ↓50% (minimum chakra consumption 10%)
Main Skill Trait: Absolute Control. Except for the activation method, you can freely control the form of this jutsu.]
Freely controlling the jutsu's form...
To be honest, just this trait alone was enough to replace most Fire Release techniques!
Of course, "mutated Fire Release" was an exception.
Though he didn't mind showcasing his talent in front of Orochimaru, Wakaho wasn't foolish enough to reveal everything.
Apart from pretending that the consumption was high and pretending not to learn certain techniques...
Wakaho also frequently adjusted the power to influence Orochimaru's observation records.
The true power of most mutated Fire Releases far exceeded Orochimaru's evaluations...
Add in the illusion techniques learned from the Uchiha clan.
Orochimaru's assessment of his abilities was at least 70% behind...
In the ninja world, keeping some secrets was always wise.
"Alright..." Fugaku returned the admission ticket to Wakaho, patting him on the shoulder.
"Be confident, Wakaho. Don't feel any pressure... You are already the pride of the Uchiha clan. Even if you fail, it's fine."
"Safety first."
Fugaku's words were sincere.
As the clan leader, he genuinely cared for the younger generation.
Especially when that younger generation was currently the Uchiha clan's top genius.
"By the way... it seems you don't have a team, Wakaho?" Fugaku finally noticed the issue.
"Don't worry, Elder Fugaku."
Wakaho stood on tiptoe and patted Fugaku's shoulder.
Fugaku's face darkened.
"I'm Orochimaru's disciple and the top genius of the Uchiha clan. I don't need teammates."
Wakaho said confidently,
"And besides, Orochimaru-sensei has trained me specifically for the Chunin Exam for two months. During that time, I've found a foolproof method to pass."
"Maybe by this time tomorrow, I'll already be a Chunin."