Ch-10 You are late.

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After completing the graduation examination, Sasuke left the Ninja Academy for the 'Ninja Tailor Shop', where Jugram was waiting for him.

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In the Chunin Exam venue, where the competition for the graduating students was set to take place, every graduate was present except for Sasuke and Jugram. Sakura, her brows knitted with worry, anxiously scanned the crowd for any sign of Sasuke's arrival, while Ino, standing beside her, mirrored her concern, whispering about Jugram's absence and wondering why he hadn't shown up yet.

Finally, when Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived. It was time for the long-awaited examination to commence.

"As Jugram and Sasuke have failed to arrive on time for the competition, they will be disqualified," announced Iruka.

"But Iruka-Sensei," Sakura interjected, her voice trembling with a mixture of desperation and hope, "Sasuke must be held up somewhere. Please, just give him a little more time. I'm sure he'll make it."

"I understand, but both Sasuke and Jugram knew today was the competition day. Sasuke even assured me he'd arrive before it ends, yet he's still nowhere to be seen. Hence, they will indeed be disqualified," reiterated Iruka.

After this announcement, the lottery was conducted, and today's matches were announced.

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"First match: Sakura vs Hinata."

"Second match: Ino vs Random" (A/N: I am too lazy to give a name. 😅)

"Third match: Shikamaru vs Kiba."

"Fourth match: Shino vs Random."

"Fifth match: Choji vs Random."

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In the first match, Hinata emerged victorious with ease. Sakura, skilled only in taijutsu, found herself at a disadvantage against Hinata, who had been honing her taijutsu skills since childhood. Despite Sakura's attempt to use the clone jutsu, it proved futile in the face of Hinata's 'Byakugan.' With just two 'Gentle Palm' attacks, Hinata swiftly defeated Sakura. Had Hinata not been a compassionate individual, Sakura's defeat would have been even swifter, with Hinata incapacitating her before she could even react.

In the second match, Ino secured an easy victory, showcasing her proficiency in both taijutsu and kunai throwing.

The third match saw Shikamaru's effortless triumph over Kiba. Despite Kiba's speed, his hot-headedness and lack of strategic thinking were no match for Shikamaru's intelligence. Within moments, Shikamaru utilized his 'Shadow Imitation Technique' to immobilize Kiba.

In the fourth match, Shino emerged victorious without breaking a sweat. The moment his opponent witnessed the swarm of insects, they fled in terror, ultimately leading to their disqualification as a Genin. The comical scene elicited laughter from the spectators, highlighting the opponent's weak mental state.

In the fifth match, Choji's overwhelming physical strength ensured his victory. Employing his 'Multi-Size Technique,' Choji delivered a single powerful punch, knocking out his opponent Genin effortlessly.

The matches continued in this manner, culminating in the finals between Shino and Shikamaru. In the previous rounds, Ino was defeated by Hinata, who in turn was defeated by Shino. Choji and Shikamaru advanced to the semi-finals, where they faced each other. However, Choji conceded the match, granting victory to Shikamaru. The remaining contestants posed no significant challenge to Shikamaru and Shino, leading to their advancement to the final round.

As the final match commenced, Shikamaru immediately utilized the 'Shadow Imitation Technique,' recognizing the danger of getting too close to Shino. Maintaining a safe distance, Shikamaru attempted to control Shino, who remained motionless. Without any resistance, Shino effortlessly manipulated the insects surrounding Shikamaru.

Realizing his imminent defeat, Shikamaru conceded defeat with a simple admission, "I give up."

Just as Shikamaru conceded, Jugram arrived with Sasuke, dressed in his usual attire. However, Sasuke's appearance had undergone a noticeable change. He sported a half-trench coat paired with white pants and shoes, complemented by a white cloak. Adorning his left chest was a silver badge bestowed upon him by Jugram, marking him as a member of the 'Sternritter.'

As the two most handsome boys in the class entered the venue, the eyes of all the girls sparkled with admiration. Sasuke, clad in the 'Sternritter' uniform, exuded an even greater allure.

Shikamaru, known for his keen intellect, immediately deduced from Sasuke and Jugram's matching attire that they belonged to the same group. However, the exact nature of this group remained a mystery to him.

"Sasuke and Jugram, do you realize that you're both late for the competition?" inquired Iruka, his anger palpable in his tone.

"I am extremely sorry. I took Sasuke to the 'Ninja Tailor Shop' to get his 'Sternritter' uniform, but I didn't expect us to become this late," apologized Jugram.

Listening attentively to Jugram's words, Shikamaru caught the name of the organization he had been eager to hear.

At this moment, Hiruzen, who was already curious about Jugram's intentions, asked, "You mentioned 'Sternritter.' What is this 'Sternritter'?"

Jugram, who had already made up his mind to disclose information about the 'Sternritter,' replied, "The 'Sternritter' will be a group of individuals so powerful that the mere presence of one member should strike fear into opponents. To put it simply, I aim to create a group similar to the 'Seven Ninja Swordsmen' of Kirigakure. We will be known as the 'Sternritter' of Konoha."

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