Chapter 17 Early Graduation

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Time passed slowly, and in a flash, a year had gone by.

Satoru Hyūga had become a senior student in the ninja academy. There was still over a year until graduation. The daily dull courses bored him greatly. If one just kept practicing without experiencing the baptism of real battles, they would be like a greenhouse flower, unable to withstand any setbacks.

The shackles on his body and the pressure of the Third Shinobi World War kept hounding him.

Even with a powerful cheat, it wouldn't do him any good if he didn't grow stronger quickly.

Ichiraku Ramen.

Uchiha Rin looked at Satoru Hyūga in front of her through the white steam rising from the noodle bowl, her eyes showing a hint of surprise.

「Do you want to graduate early?」

Satoru Hyūga nodded and thought for a moment.

「Yes. Although the ninja academy provides us with a comfortable environment for cultivation, it's difficult to truly grow without experiencing the baptism of battle.」

「It's hard to believe such words would come from your mouth.」

Uchiha Rin sized up Satoru Hyūga from head to toe, her expression turning suspicious.

「What? Why are you looking at me like that?」

Satoru Hyūga nervously shrank back slightly. He had planned to invite Uchiha Rin to graduate early together with him. Otherwise, even if he graduated, he couldn't carry out missions without teammates. He might as well just goof off in school.

「No! Hahaha.」 she laughed.

Uchiha Rin let out a burst of laughter.

「I've been dying to do this for a long time. I was almost going crazy in this lousy school. Even if you didn't mention it, I would have brought it up.」

「That's good.」 Satoru Hyūga let out a sigh of relief.

Uchiha Rin thought for a while and said, 「But we're still one person short. With just the two of us, we can't form a three - man team.」

「Don't worry about that. I also talked to Anko. Although her actual combat ability isn't that strong, she should be able to pass the assessment without much trouble.」

「Anko? Since you approve of her, I naturally have no objections.」

Naturally, it's better to form a team with familiar people than with strangers.

Uchiha Rin nodded. Suddenly, Kakashi came to her mind and a melancholy look crossed her face.

Ever since the incident involving Lord White Fang, Kakashi graduated early and became the first genius in Konoha's history to become a Genin at the age of 5. But along with the title of genius came rumors that Kakashi didn't always get along well with his teammates.

Since he graduated early and didn't have classmates as teammates, he could only keep being assigned to teams short of members. His teamwork was so poor that many Genin resented him.

As the memories faded, Uchiha Rin let out a laugh.

I heard he's almost a Chunin. Seriously, he's been outperforming me for so long. Now, I, Uchiha Rin, will finally start to prove myself.

The news that the three of them were going to graduate early caused quite a commotion. However, it didn't take long for the hubbub to die down.

Needless to say, Uchiha Rin had always been competing with Kakashi before his graduation. Although Satoru Hyūga always seemed lazy, after all, he had the reputation of having double Kekkei Genkai. As for Anko choosing to graduate early, many classmates laughed at her for overestimating herself...

The assessment ground.

As soon as Satoru Hyūga walked out of the door, he saw Uchiha Rin standing outside the door. She crossed her arms and said calmly, "In terms of the speed of passing the exam, I was three minutes faster than you."

Seriously? We're comparing this too?

Satoru Hyūga twitched the corner of his mouth.

He looked back at the examination field. Now only Anko was left. If she could pass, there would be no need to worry about forming a three-person team.

Don't worry about the Transformation Techniques and the basic theory exam. Just that graduating early adds a combat session against Genin. They had to hold out for a certain amount of time. Naturally, it wasn't a problem for him and Uchiha Rin, but it put quite a lot of pressure on Anko.

As time passed bit by bit in such an atmosphere, Satoru Hyūga couldn't help but feel anxious.

There were his own considerations for why he must form a team with Anko. To break the caged bird, besides his own strength, the most he could rely on was Orochimaru's research. In the original work, Anko was Orochimaru's disciple. Becoming teammates with her might help him get in touch with Orochimaru.

Fortunately, not long after, Anko walked out of the examination field, with a lot of sweat on her face. She gave Satoru Hyūga a faint smile.

"I didn't disgrace my mission."

"Nice job." Satoru Hyūga praised and gave a thumbs up.

Since only the three of them graduated at the same time among their peers, it was inevitable that they would be assigned to the same team. Then there was only one problem left, waiting for the acting Hokage to assign a leading Jonin.

Who could it be? Satoru Hyūga thought curiously.

Arriving at a training ground at the specified time, the three of them began to wait for that mysterious instructor Jonin.

"Satoru, who do you think the Hokage will assign to be our Jonin?" Anko asked nervously.

"I don't know." Satoru Hyūga shook his head. "But the strength definitely won't be weak."

The quality of our team is quite high. Needless to say about himself, Uchiha Rin was also a genius. In the original work, Anko was chosen by Orochimaru to be his disciple, so her talent naturally wouldn't be too bad.

If it wasn't an excellent Jonin, it really wouldn't make sense.

Just then, a man wrapped in a wide robe walked towards them. He was wearing sunglasses, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

"Hello, I'm your instructor Jonin, Shibi Aburame."

The voice was brief and forceful, without any emotional fluctuations.

"So it's this guy." Uchiha Rin looked surprised.

"Do you know him?" Anko looked at her.

"Of course. I've learned about all the powerful ninjas in the village in advance." Uchiha Rin's eyes lit up. "He's a quite famous ninja among the Aburame clan. He has achieved great cultivation in Bug ninjutsu. Whether it's for reconnaissance, combat, or support, there are no weak points. He is known as a ninja of Omnipotence."

Bugs? Anko shivered.

"It seems you know about me. In that case, it will save a lot of unnecessary trouble..." Shibi Aburame nodded.

"Then, let's get to know each other first. My name is Shibi Aburame. What I like are bugs, and what I hate are people who hurt bugs.

He was covered in bugs all over, and seemed to have a rather withdrawn personality. It seems this Jonin instructor isn't easy to get along with, Satoru Hyūga mused to himself.

After thinking for a while, he began to introduce himself.

"My name is Satoru Hyūga. I'm not especially good at anything. If I really have to say, I know a bit of both Gitai and ninjutsu. I like ramen and grilled meat. I hate this turbulent ninja world. As for my dream, it's quite simple, which is world peace."

World peace? Just like you, Satoru.

Anko's mouth twitched slightly. I remember when you entered the academy before, you were talking about something like the grand finale.

"An interesting idea."

Shibi Aburame nodded. Although it was a compliment, his voice still carried a gloomy tone.

Is this Satoru Hyūga that the Hokage-sama told me to keep an eye on?

Double Kekkei Genkai, the first-generation bloodline awakener of Magnet Release. Either title is no small feat. Even as a member of the Hyūga branch family, he still has such ambitious dreams. An interesting kid.

"My name is Uchiha Rin. I don't particularly hate anything, nor do I have anything special that I like. If I have to say, it's cultivation and battle. Only the improvement of strength can make me feel pleasure. If you can manage that, I'll reluctantly recognize you as this Jonin instructor."

Uchiha Rin's cold voice sounded, and Satoru Hyūga and Anko beside her both looked embarrassed.

Uchiha... Such arrogant people.

Shibi Aburame's mouth, concealed by his wide robe, twitched slightly.

Forget it, just a kid.

"My name is Anko Mitarashi."

Anko raised her hand feebly and spoke in a meek voice. Standing beside two geniuses from prestigious clans put a lot of pressure on her.

"I like sweet foods, especially rice dumplings. I hate people who hurt their companions the most. I know healing jutsu and hemostasis jutsu, and I'm really good at wrapping bandages. When everyone gets injured, I'll help you treat them. I won't hold you back."

What a caring ninja. So different from those two oddballs before. Shibi Aburame nodded.

"Alright, the self-introduction session is over. Now it's time for the battle test."

Shibi Aburame waved his hand, and countless swarms of dark bugs swarmed over.