Chapter 37 - Third Year 07.

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Third Person POV

Konoha, Year 34.

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The next day, Tsuna brought a book on fuinjutsu given by Mito-Sama herself, which left Minato extremely surprised; this book was an intermediate guide on seals. He was excited to learn about these new seals and start applying them as soon as he was ready.

The last months of the school year were of absolute dedication and commitment for Minato. Each day was a new opportunity to advance and refine his skills, and he committed to making the most of the remaining time before the end of classes.

Training his fruit continued to be a challenge, but he kept it in mind every day. He made some significant breakthroughs, learning to better control the transformation into light.

Now with a more advanced book from the Uzumaki clan, considered a treasure in Minato's opinion given by Mito, his interest in Fuinjutsu was fueled by valuable tips from Mito during the dinner at the Senju residence. Her wisdom and experience in seals and techniques were invaluable, and Minato absorbed all he could. He spent hours deciphering the complex seals and theories, practicing tirelessly to incorporate these seals even as a means of extra income.

The continuous refinement of his chakra control allowed Minato to now produce up to six shadow clones. This advancement significantly increased his training and multitasking capabilities, allowing him to explore and practice multiple techniques simultaneously.

Basic jutsus from the academy had been mastered by Minato months ago – Transformation, Substitution, and Clone Jutsus – were something he even had to set aside.

As the last day of class approached, Minato looked back and saw how much he had changed and grown. He was no longer the same student who entered the academy. Now, he was equipped with vast knowledge, refined skills, and an unwavering determination to continue growing and becoming a ninja who would make a difference in Konoha and the ninja world.

The last day of class at the ninja academy was dedicated to final tests, a crucial day that would determine each student's progress and proficiency in the knowledge and skills they had learned throughout the year.

The morning began with written tests, where students were challenged with questions about ninja theory, mathematics, strategy, Konoha history, and theoretical knowledge of jutsus. Minato, with his sharp mind and memory, breezed through the questions, quickly finishing with a perfect score.

In the afternoon, students gathered in the training field for practical evaluations, starting with basic jutsus. When it was Minato's turn, he positioned himself calmly in front of the class, his gaze focused and determined.

First, he performed the Clone Jutsu, but instead of creating one or two, he surprised everyone by forming several clones simultaneously. The class and the teacher watched, astonished, as Minato's clones lined up perfectly beside him.

Without wasting time, each clone, along with Minato, began to perform the Transformation Jutsu. In an instant, the field was filled with identical replicas of each of Minato's classmates, each transformation a perfect copy of the original. Murmurs of surprise and admiration ran through the class as they watched the impressive display.

Finally, to demonstrate the Substitution Jutsu, Minato and his clones coordinated a movement where each one was attacked and replaced by a wooden log, all disappearing and reappearing in different locations of the field almost instantly with a quick execution of substitution. The execution was so fast and fluid that it left the class and even the teacher in awe.

After the demonstration, the teacher approached Minato, a smile of approval on his face. "Incredible, Minato! Your ability to create and control so many clones, and still perform jutsus with each one of them, is a testament to your immense amount of chakra and refined control. You have not only mastered the basic jutsus but elevated them to a new level."

Minato's classmates, still recovering from the initial shock, began to applaud and praise, recognizing the talent and effort he had demonstrated. Minato's performance not only secured him the top grade in the class but also set a new standard of excellence and dedication.

The end of the day at the ninja academy was reserved for physical exams, a series of tests designed to assess each student's fitness, agility, and accuracy. Minato, already confident after his impressive demonstrations of basic jutsus, was ready to showcase his physical abilities.

The first challenge was the usual obstacle course, an elaborate track with various physical challenges that tested speed, agility, and endurance. Minato positioned himself at the starting line, concentrating his chakra to strengthen his body. He knew that with the ability to control and direct his chakra with precision, he could enhance his movements and reactions with his powerful body.

When the signal was given, Minato shot off. He navigated the course with impressive speed and grace, jumping over barriers, climbing walls, and traversing tricky stretches with notable efficiency. He crossed the finish line in first place, by a considerable margin from the second place, receiving applause and admiring looks from classmates and teachers.

The next test was the kunai throwing accuracy. Targets were positioned at various distances, and each student had to demonstrate their skill in hitting them. Minato, with concentrated calm, picked up the kunais and began throwing them. One by one, each kunai found its target with impeccable precision. His movements were so precise and controlled that it seemed like he and the kunais were in perfect sync. In the end, he achieved a score of 100%, once again securing the first place tied with Mikoto.

Finally came the sparrings, where students had to demonstrate their combat skills by facing each other in controlled fights. Minato faced each opponent with a mix of refined technique, strategy, and an intuitive understanding of the opponent's movement and intention. Now able to use the basic jutsus, he used his clones to confuse and disorient, while calculating the exact moment to attack and defend. Each fight ended with Minato as the clear winner.

After Minato's impressive demonstrations, it was time for Tsuna and Mikoto to showcase their abilities in a scheduled sparring. The fight between the two friends was anticipated with great expectation, as both were known for their dedication and talent as rivals, each representing their own clan.

As the fight began with both using the basic jutsus, something surprising happened. In the middle of the fight, while Tsuna was launching a series of attacks, Mikoto closed her eyes for a brief moment. When she reopened them, instead of the usual dark eyes, two bright red eyes with a single tomoe in each stared back at Tsuna and everyone present. The Sharingan, the legendary copy-eye of the Uchiha clan, was active and glowing on her face.

A murmur of surprise and admiration ran through the crowd of students and teachers, as at 8 years old, Mikoto could be a prodigy, even surpassing Akame, as he had an advantage over Mikoto thanks to his sharingan, but now it seems not to be the case anymore. No one expected Mikoto to be able to activate the Sharingan yet, and the revelation of her hidden power left everyone stunned. Tsuna, for a moment, was also surprised, but she soon resumed her combat stance, recognizing the additional challenge she now faced.

With the Sharingan activated, Mikoto could predict and react to Tsuna's movements with even greater accuracy. She dodged and counterattacked with surprising efficiency, using her enhanced perceptual abilities to gain an advantage. The fight continued intense and balanced, but now with Mikoto demonstrating renewed confidence and skill.

Finally, after a series of impressive exchanges, Mikoto managed to overcome Tsuna, using a combination of jutsus and strategy enhanced by the Sharingan. When Tsuna was declared unable to continue, the fight ended, and Mikoto was named the winner.

As she caught her breath, Mikoto looked at her classmates and teachers, her voice firm and full of determination. "I spent the whole year training, striving not to fall behind Minato. I knew I needed to push myself harder, and today, I managed to show a part of the result of that effort."

As the last day of the third year at the Konoha ninja academy came to an end, following the exams and final demonstrations, the students gathered for a closing ceremony. Professor Fuuma, along with other instructors, shared words of encouragement and wisdom, acknowledging everyone's efforts and achievements during the year.

"Damn, you beat me this time, but I'll surpass that eye of yours soon, Uchiha!" Tsuna declared at the end of the class.

"That was amazing, Mikoto. Is that why you distanced yourself so much this year, you were training your Sharingan?" Minato couldn't help but ask, curious.

"Yes, I needed to get used to it, so I trained in secret, even from my father, to improve chakra control to use the Sharingan without it draining too much of my chakra," she said with pride and then turned to Tsuna.

"You know you won't be able to beat me now, accept the defeat, Senju," Mikoto said with an arrogant smile.

"Damn it! I swear I'll kick your butt!" Tsuna growled.

After this exchange outside the academy, with the sunset tinting the sky with vibrant colors, Minato, Tsuna, and Mikoto went their separate ways home. They promised to train during the holidays and make the fourth year much more productive for everyone.

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