Naruto: godly career system-Chapter 121: The Test

The next day, the sun hung high in the sky when Kai finally stirred from his slumber.

"Ugh, that little brat Anko dragged me out for drinks last night when she got back. Seriously… Forget it, I'll sleep a little longer," Kai muttered, rubbing his temples before promptly collapsing back into bed, completely forgetting about his commitments for the day.

It wasn't until dusk, as the golden sun dipped below the horizon, that Kai finally woke up. As he opened his eyes, he was greeted by the sight of Kimimaro and Haku kneeling dutifully by his bedside. With a puzzled look, he asked, "Haku, Kimimaro, is there something you need?"

Haku offered a gentle smile and replied, "Lord Kai, weren't you supposed to be our instructor today?"

"Ah…" Kai froze, the memory of his promise suddenly flooding back. His gaze shifted between Haku and Kimimaro, and a thought struck him: If these two waited for me at home, what about Uchiha Itachi?

At Training Ground Seven in Konoha, Uchiha Itachi had been waiting since morning. From sunrise to noon, and from noon to afternoon, not a single soul appeared. If not for the fact that the Third Hokage himself had given him the orders, Itachi would have thought this was some elaborate prank.

As the sky grew dimmer, Itachi resolved that if his instructor didn't show up by sunset, he would leave.

Just as he made up his mind, three figures appeared in the distance, walking toward him.

As they drew closer, Itachi's eyes widened in disbelief. His lips moved unconsciously as he murmured, "Could it be… that he is my instructor?"

Konoha tradition dictated that the Third Hokage only informed Itachi of the meeting time and place, omitting the identity of the instructor. Thus, Itachi had no idea who to expect.

When Kai finally arrived, he noticed Itachi staring at him intently. Feeling somewhat awkward, he scratched the back of his head and let out a nervous laugh. "Uh… You're Uchiha Itachi, right? I'm your instructor, Mitarashi Kai. Haha... Sorry I'm late. A black cat crossed my path this morning, so I had to take the long way around."

Hearing Kai confirm that he was indeed his instructor, any hint of frustration Itachi had felt instantly evaporated, replaced by pure joy. A single thought echoed in his mind:

My instructor is Mitarashi Kai!

The man who had slain the Third Raikage, defeated both the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails, single-handedly fought against Sunagakure, destroyed Kirigakure, and crushed the joint forces of Iwagakure and Kumogakure… His list of legendary feats was endless. Mitarashi Kai's reputation as the number one ninja in the world was unshakable and undisputed.

The strongest in the ninja world. The unrivaled number one.

Itachi's gaze toward Kai was filled with awe and reverence. Excitedly, he introduced himself, "Kai-sensei, I'm Uchiha Itachi. My hobbies include visiting dessert shops, and I dislike war. My dream is for people to understand one another and for there to be no more conflict."

Hearing Itachi's self-introduction, Kai blinked in surprise. As expected of Itachi, he thought. Even at such a young age, his ideals are so profound.

Looking at the enthusiastic Itachi, Kai shook his head and said, "Uchiha Itachi, huh? While I may be your instructor, if you fail my test, I'll have no choice but to send you back to the academy."

Though Itachi's eyes still held admiration, his expression grew serious. He nodded firmly and replied, "Understood, Kai-sensei. I'll pass your test no matter what."

His determination was evident in his steady gaze.

Kai nodded subtly, impressed. At just seven years old, he already has such maturity. Truly deserving of the name Uchiha Itachi.

Behind Kai, Haku and Kimimaro exchanged confused glances. Kai hadn't mentioned anything about a test to them beforehand.

Noticing their puzzled looks, Kai reached for his waist and retrieved two bells tied with string. Holding them up, he announced, "It's simple. All you need to do is take these two bells from me."

From the strongest ninja in the world? Was he joking?

Seeing the incredulous expressions on their faces, Kai smiled and added, "Of course, I'll suppress my strength to match yours. So, do you need time to prepare?"

"No need, my lord. Let's begin," Kimimaro was the first to respond, his tone brimming with anticipation.

For three years, Kimimaro had trained relentlessly under Kai's guidance, striving to keep up with his mentor. Now was his chance to showcase the fruits of his labor. For Kimimaro, this was more than a test—it was his purpose.

"We're ready anytime, my lord," Haku chimed in.

"I'm prepared as well, Kai-sensei," Itachi said after hearing the others.

Kai shrugged and smiled. "Alright then, let's begin."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the three moved in unison, positioning themselves in a triangular formation to surround Kai.

"My lord, please be careful," Haku said, unable to resist offering a warning before attacking.

Ice Release: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death!

Countless icy senbon materialized in the air, slicing through the atmosphere as they shot toward Kai. The temperature of the training ground dropped noticeably under Haku's jutsu, the chill even making Kai shiver slightly.

Kai sighed and said with a hint of exasperation, "Haku, how many times have I told you? Never warn your enemy before attacking, not even me."

Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!

A sturdy wall of rock rose in front of Kai, effortlessly blocking the incoming ice needles.

Meanwhile, Kimimaro and Itachi weren't idle.

Shikotsumyaku: Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets!

Kimimaro extended his fingers, firing a barrage of bone projectiles at Kai. The rapid succession of attacks filled the air, creating a dense curtain of deadly bones.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

Itachi, true to his Uchiha heritage, unleashed the clan's signature fire jutsu. A massive fireball, several meters in diameter, roared toward Kai.

The combined assault of the bone bullets and the colossal fireball struck the earth wall, resulting in an explosive collision. But when the smoke cleared, what remained was only a puff of smoke—Kai's shadow clone.

From the side, Kai's teasing voice rang out. "When engaging in combat, always keep an eye on your enemy, even when they're forming hand seals. Didn't you notice that I made extra seals while casting the Earth-Style Wall?"

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