Chapter 65: Another 3 Years, Graduation Season

As Sasuke made significant progress in the three arts of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu through independent research, his main focus shifted away from exploring more complex techniques.

These practices of nature transformation and even attempts at form transformation were merely repeated establishments and analyses of existing knowledge structures.

In fact, the ratio of actual practice was no more than it had been two years ago.

After learning to tap into the power of the Sharingan and growing well, Sasuke discovered that the energy within his body was like an endless treasure, with new power emerging every day.

However, because he did not seek new high-level ninjutsu from the Chunin teachers at the Ninja Academy, in their eyes, Sasuke was now just a student with a more solid foundation.

The reason the gap between him and his peers continued to widen was that they were not real ninjas, lacking coordination and having too many flaws, making it normal for them to be easily defeated.

If a real ninja were to face him, the result might be different. This is an inevitable shortcoming of ninja students.

Further training can only be achieved after graduation.

When his strength was no longer improving rapidly, Sasuke could patiently cultivate bonds with his peers. He even led them as a role model, making his life more fulfilling day by day.

This truly made the ninja academy teachers happy.

Peers, however, had no such feelings about this "fact." Their entire practical class memory at the ninja academy was just being beaten.

No matter how hard they tried to become stronger, or even started practicing combined attack tactics, they were still defeated by Sasuke. It felt like such a genius should not remain in the ninja academy.

But this continued for several years.

The seemingly long and short life of a ninja student finally came to an end in this grade.

At the turn of spring and summer in the sixty-third year of Konoha, Iruka officially announced the arrival of graduation season in class and declared that all courses for ninja students at the academy had concluded.

"We're graduating this year?"

The students, who had spent half of their lives at the ninja academy, were momentarily stunned, and then their brains seemed to process the information conveyed by Iruka.

Their reactions varied, but the common thread was excitement.

Those with stronger potential, who had been educated in daily practical classes, all cheered after a brief daze.

"It's great! We're finally graduating!"

"Great! We're finally graduating!"

They all felt a sense of relief, and the overlapping voices made the classroom, which should have been filled with the fragrance of books, as lively as a bustling market.

Iruka, standing on the podium, looked at the excited students below and couldn't help but question his efforts over the years: "Is it possible that you haven't been happy at the Ninja Academy all these years? How come you don't miss your teacher at all?"

Sasuke, sitting below, put down his book and responded warmly, "I'm really sorry, Iruka-sensei. Everyone is just a little excited, but isn't this the moment we've been waiting for all these years?

"Besides, Iruka-sensei should also be looking forward to seeing a few excellent ninjas emerge from among us!"

Seeing that Sasuke remained so calm even as graduation approached, Iruka felt a little relieved.

The other male classmates, who were a bit excited, were quite unconvinced by this.

After all, they were so happy about graduation.

One of the reasons was that they could finally avoid getting beaten by Sasuke.

The girls, naturally, were moved once again.

Ino said with some regret, "Alas, when I think about graduating from the ninja academy, if we're not assigned to the same class, we won't be able to see each other for a long time, and I feel so uncomfortable."

"It's hard to say what will happen after graduation, after all, the class division hasn't started yet!"

Sakura smiled and comforted her, but in fact, she was also looking forward to it. After years of practice, she gradually felt the joy of using her own talents, but she couldn't forget the one she held dear in her heart.

Shikamaru lazily supported his chin and reminded them, "According to the style of the ninja academy, for the sake of balance, Sasuke is likely to be in the same group with Naruto and his family. As for the Yamanaka clan, I remember that they have always been in the same group with me and Choji and his family."

"If you don't speak, no one will think you're dumb!"

Ino was a little angry.

After calming Iruka's hurt emotions, Sasuke calmed down and continued to stroke his friend's fur, as if he was in his own little world.

He had solved the root cause of being harassed a few years ago. He was not too distant from others, and when he wanted to be alone, he could avoid being disturbed by others. He was very skilled in controlling the distance.

"As I approach the age of thirteen, my body now seems to be able to bear more powerful power more steadily."

At this critical time point, Sasuke was naturally a little excited like his peers.

It's just that his excitement was different from others.

For the ninja students who grew up in peacetime in recent years, graduation is more like finally finishing their studies, and they can work in some jobs similar to other professions, or they can become the proudest ninja standing in the sun as they imagined.

For Sasuke, he has been developing for five years, allowing his body and mind to grow in a peaceful environment, just like a normal ninja student, until the accumulation finally reaches a certain level.

It is finally time to make a breakthrough.

Whether it is to become a Hokage or to learn higher ninjutsu, taking the first place in the overall graduation season is a pretty good starting point.

After this, promotion to the position of Chunin, Jonin, etc., no longer requires simple time to hone.

Or, his body has finally grown up, and he can use some of the special abilities of his eyes, and he no longer needs to be too cautious and dormant.

The pure white kitten who accompanied him in training also fell into a state of sleep while listening to Iruka's passionate voice on the podium.

Since this projection has a physical body, it has been sleeping more openly when Sasuke is training. Most of the time, it is either eating or sleeping for 24 hours a day, but its body is miraculously not as fat as an orange cat.

Peers are used to Sasuke having this lazy cat on him and regard it as one of the symbols of Uchiha.

At this moment, after giving the students some touching farewell words, Iruka continued, "However, graduation is different from normal grade promotion. You need to pass the graduation assessment. If you fail, you will need to return to the Ninja Academy to study again."

"Isn't it just the graduation assessment? What other assessments can't we pass? You can't set up a separate ninja assessment based on Sasuke!"

Kiba spoke carelessly, obviously quite confident about this matter, "The average level of our class should be quite excellent!"

"Don't be careless."

Iruka reminded, "There are three chances for the graduation assessment, and the scope will cover any basics of Taijutsu, Genjutsu, and Ninjutsu. As long as one succeeds, you can graduate, but this is not certain.

"If you think the tolerance rate is too high this time and you are not serious before the assessment, if you fail all of them, I will still keep you in the Ninja Academy without mercy. Now I will pick a transformation technique for you to test in advance. I want to see who is slacking off. Those whose names are called will come up one by one."

Then, Iruka began to read out the names one by one.

Very naturally, as a model of the grade, Sasuke went up to demonstrate first. Halfway through, he had already turned into Iruka, and then he changed back to his original self.

For Sasuke, if it is not necessary, some abilities do not need to be hidden, especially since his actual strength has grown to a level that was unimaginable back then.

If you are not afraid of trouble, the name of Uchiha will naturally be used.

Even if it is just a transformation technique!

Sure enough, whether it is jealousy or amazement, the audience under the podium had to admit that this move was powerful.

"When? Can the transformation technique be used while moving?"

"I didn't notice that he was making a seal at all! Even if there are few transformation seals, there is no need to omit them! Did you do it secretly?"

"I never thought that even the most basic technique would be marked with Uchiha marks after Sasuke used it."

"Sasuke is so handsome!"

As always, the fangirls only noticed his face.

Sasuke stopped in front of Iruka, indicating that he had completed the transformation, but as a Chunin, Iruka was no less confused than these Genin.

When was this technique completed?

Iruka remained calm and gave Sasuke a pass, then called out the next name, and the rest of the ninja students followed one by one, but they all made hand seals on the spot, so that the whole process returned to normal.

"Next, Uzumaki Naruto."

A yellow-haired boy rushed up happily and said to Iruka, "Iruka-sensei, I've actually made a little improvement in the transformation technique."

"What?"

Iruka was confused when he saw Naruto finish the hand seal, and then a young lady appeared in the sight of everyone in a puff of smoke.

The whole classroom became lively!

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