Asuma

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On this occasion, the Early Graduation Exam and the normal Graduation Exam were held together; it would be normal for the difficulty of passing to increase, but the opposite happened.

Every student in the class passed, earning the Ninja Band.

Looking at the situation, Gen had a flat expression, as if he already knew this would happen.

First of all, it is already abnormal for a large-scale early graduation examination to be held.

Same as the answer he gave Shizune the other time, passing the exam will be very easy.

The reason for all of this is because of the Third Shinobi World War.

With the approaching arrival of war, villages need more soldiers or ninjas who can go to the battlefield, the only way to expand military power is through the Ninja Academy.

"I hope it doesn't start soon…" Gen sighed.

A War is an event where the most inhuman acts are presented. Where death appears at every corner.

If the War broke out soon, with the year of training, he would survive the War peacefully.

The longer it takes to break out the first conflict, the better it would be for him. Since, thanks to the System, his strength improves day by day.

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Once the announcement of the evaluation results is over, everyone in the classroom, including Obito who is considered the most useless in class, receives the Ninja Band, recognition that they are officially Genin.

Having finished handing out the bands, Yue left the room after explaining something.

"Finally, Finally finished, I am officially a Genin!"

"The professor said that in three days we will be assigned to a team... So obviously I will spend these three days purely resting."

Once school was over, most of the students left the classroom at full speed with happy faces.

Shizune, taking advantage of the fact that classes ended, invited Gen to a new place:

"Gen, it's still early, so we could try the food from a place that opened recently... they say they're very delicious, what do you think?"

"Since you mention it… I'm a little hungry, so it's okay."

"FOOD!?! I'M GOING TOO!"

But it seems that he said it out loud, because when he finished speaking, many people immediately approached him with the intention of leaving with them.

Like in every school, there are small circles of friends.

And in this little group are the friends of Gen and Shizune, Kurenai, Might Guy, Asuma, Rin and Obito.

Shizune is very popular among the classmate and gets along well with most of them, including Kurenai, obviously taking Gen out of the equation, their relationship is very stable.

As for Gen's friends, he gets along "well" with most of them, especially with Might Guy, who he talks to a lot.

Although it is considered a training machine, it does not go to the extreme of not taking breaks.

Finally, when they finished putting all their utensils away. The group left towards the Local.

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(In the vicinity of Ichiraku Ramen)

The place is called "Snack" and is located in one of the busiest areas of the streets of Konoha. And because they just opened, there are royalties and discounts to attract people, so it is very crowded.

Due to the number of people, when they arrived, Shizune, Gen and the others decided to play "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to decide who is in line to buy.

"NOO! Why did I have to get scissors!" Obito shouted with sadness

"I won't let myself be defeated by a waiting line! I'm coming!" Guy yelled, putting all the goodwill in the world into it.

"Why…why is this happening to me? I missed the chance to have a date with Gen, and to top it off I have to wait in line!" Shizune, who seemed haggard, screamed in defeat.

The three of them were the ones who lost in the game, so it was their turn to line up. Taking everyone's money and a list indicating what to buy, they entered the store packed with people.

As for those who stayed outside, Asuma and Gen stayed calmly waited outside the establishment, and Kurenai and Rin went to buy the drinks.

"Asuma! What's wrong!? You've been depressed since the exam, is something wrong?"

While waiting for the two groups, Gen looked at the crestfallen Asuma and asked him with a half smile.

Upon hearing this, Asuma looked at Gen in silence. He has never had any problems and it could be said that they get along not so badly, but he always has a resistance against Gen.

Asuma has not had any conflict with him because Gen acts with a friendly and trustworthy personality towards the rest of the students.

After momentarily pondering, he hesitated for a moment, but finally voiced the conflict out of his.

"Gen..., do you also think that I don't put any effort into anything?... No matter how much I try to change people's perspective of me, they always think that because I am the son of the Hokage, all my achievements are taken for granted."

Upon hearing this, Gen frowned in thought and then said slowly after a while: "Asuma, you are being too sensitive, you don't need to worry about the opinion of others. You, like me, many people think that because I am from the Uchiha Clan, it is normal to have a good performance.

But only I know that the reason I have the current strength is entirely due to my own sweat and blood spilled.

Life must be lived for yourself, not for others. Asuma…. It is good to want to be recognized by others, but you cannot deny yourself to live only for recognition."

"....I can't deny myself..." Asuma stood frozen, repeating Gen's last words.

As the seconds passed, his depressed heart seemed to become clear again and gradually became clear.

With a bright light in his eyes and with his hands clenched tightly, Asuma showed a smile on his face and said excitedly: "Yes, you're right! I shouldn't refuse to live for myself just to get recognition from people. I just need to live well, thanks Gen, if it weren't for you, I would still be looking for everyone's approval!"

Gen responded with his classic smile: "It's good to hear you say that, but no need to thank me. After all, we are very good friends, aren't we?

"Not at all! From now on we will be… BROTHERS!!"

The issue resolved, Asuma returned enthusiastically. He stepped forward, and hugged Gen tightly, with the intention of sealing his sisterhood.

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