4.Uchiha Shino

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Upon waking up in the early morning, Sousuke looked at the katana beside him.

After pondering for a while, he couldn't figure out anything.

He could only infer that its appearance must be related to the Hogyoku and Kyōka Suigetsu!

Since he couldn't figure it out, he decided not to dwell on it. Sousuke decided that if he saw Kyōka Suigetsu again, he would definitely ask her about it!

After a simple wash and breakfast, Sousuke got up and headed to the ninja school.

On the way, he coincidentally ran into Tsunade, who had a hint of surprise in her brown eyes. She happily greeted him, saying, "Good morning, Sousuke."

"Good morning, Tsunade," Sousuke replied with a smile.

The two walked side by side.

Tsunade curiously looked at the katana slanted at Sousuke's waist and asked, "Sousuke, since when did you start practicing swordsmanship?"

Naturally, Sousuke came up with a reason to deceive Tsunade's inquisitive gaze.

After hearing Sousuke's explanation, Tsunade didn't doubt him and excitedly said, "Today is the day of the physical test. Sousuke, are you carrying the sword for this exam? You have to show me your swordsmanship skills."

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Sousuke suddenly realized!

Apparently, today was the day of the ninja school's physical test. Indeed, he had been so preoccupied with Hogyoku and Kyōka Suigetsu's matters that he had forgotten such an important event.

Like this, the two of them arrived at the ninja school together.

At this moment, on the square of the ninja school, a group of boys and girls were already prepared.

Seeing Sousuke and Tsunade, Jiraiya and Orochimaru also approached them.

The eccentric Jiraiya, upon seeing the sword at Sousuke's waist, was the first to loudly exclaim, "Sousuke!? Since when did you have a ninja sword like this? So cool! Can you let me try it?"

Sousuke replied with a smile, "Of course... you can't."

Upon hearing Sousuke's response, Jiraiya had a twitch on his forehead!

"Sousuke! You... Well, ninja swords and I have nothing to do with each other! I will create the most suitable ninjutsu for myself sooner or later. Just wait and see! Hahaha!"

"Idiot."

A casual remark from Orochimaru once again left Jiraiya dumbfounded.

"Orochimaru, you bastard! I'm going to duel with you!! Come on! Let's settle it once and for all!!"

Jiraiya was firmly pulled back by Tsunade, and with an angry expression, he faced Orochimaru and said, "But this kind of behavior was completely ignored by Orochimaru. He just looked at Sousuke and Tsunade and said gently, 'Let's go. Sensei just said we should gather at the training ground. That's where today's physical test will begin.'"

After speaking, he walked step by step toward the Konoha training ground.

Sousuke and Tsunade exchanged a glance and followed along.

Leaving Jiraiya behind, who was still sulking!

Daring to ignore Jiraiya-sama! Orochimaru! You bastard!! Just wait and see! Jiraiya-sama will definitely show you how amazing he is!! Ahahaha!

"What is that guy laughing foolishly about?"

"Don't mind him. Look at his white hair. He might be an idiot, or not. Stay away from him, he might be contagious."

........

At the Konoha training ground.

At this moment, the ninja school's physical education teacher, Suzuki, had been waiting here for a while.

Finally, when all the ninja students of this class arrived, Teacher Suzuki announced.

The grand physical test officially begins!

After a series of draws, Sousuke also found out his opponent, Uchiha Shino.

The Uchiha clan? The legendary clan with the bloodline limit,

The Uchiha clan, known for their terrifying dōjutsu, is said to be an equally ancient family as the Senju clan, where Tsunade comes from.

Unable to help but wryly smile, Sousuke couldn't believe that he drew such a formidable opponent. Was it his luck or misfortune?

Just then, Sousuke suddenly felt the gaze of someone watching him. He turned his head and saw a black-haired youth coldly staring at him with extremely unfriendly eyes.

In response, Sousuke lightly touched his glasses with his hand, revealing a hint of coldness in his eyes.

You want to fight? Then I'll accompany you until the end, even if you're from the Uchiha clan!

"Sousuke! Who are you facing off against?"

At that moment, Tsunade happily approached Sousuke, her eyes fixed on his face as she asked.

Sousuke seemed to notice that when Tsunade approached him after seeing Uchiha Shino, her expression turned colder. He showed a helpless expression in response.

He pointed in Uchiha Shino's direction and said to Tsunade, "Well, it's that guy, Uchiha Shino. Seems like he holds some hostility towards me."

"Ah! An Uchiha person!? How did the teacher assign you to fight against him? I've heard of this guy, Shino. They say he's strong, even among the Uchiha clan. Let's go talk to the teacher, this isn't fair!"

After hearing Sousuke's words, Tsunade was surprised, then somewhat resentful.

However, Sousuke stopped her, taking hold of Tsunade's hand and looking into her eyes.

"Don't you believe in me, Tsunade?"

"I know you're strong, Sousuke, but you have to understand that the Uchiha clan is a terrifying existence. And in this kind of exam, they might not hold back. No one would be able to blame them if something happens. I'm worried that you'll get hurt, Sousuke!"

Tsunade expressed her deep concern and anxiety.

"Well, if you still don't believe in me, then just trust me. No matter what, I won't be defeated!"

Sousuke maintained his usual smile.

Soon, the matches of physical combat began, marking the final exam for the graduating students of the ninja school!

Only those who emerge victorious can graduate successfully!

Tsunade and the others were facing relatively ordinary opponents and easily dealt with the battles.

Sousuke stood in the field, facing Uchiha Shino.

He maintained a smile on his face, and his thick glasses acted as a protective shield, seemingly hiding his true thoughts.

"You're the one called Sousuke, right?"

At that moment, Uchiha Shino, who had been keeping his hands crossed in front of him, spoke up. He had a contemptuous smile on his face as he looked at Sousuke.

"What an overestimating guy you are. How dare you stand by the side of the little princess of the Senju clan. You, a commoner, or maybe I shouldn't say that, you're just an orphan lucky enough to be saved by Konoha."

Uchiha Shino continued speaking self-absorbedly, seemingly completely ignoring Sousuke's presence.

"People like you will never understand how small and insignificant you are in the eyes of our noble clans."

"Come on, today I'll show you just how pathetic the strength you've worked so hard to cultivate is under my eyes. I will personally show you that the princess Tsunade is someone you can never touch."

With that, Uchiha Shino suddenly stood up and charged at Sousuke.

In response, Sousuke, who had been standing there with no smile on his face, let a cold light flash deep in his eyes beneath his thick glasses.

"So-called... boring... noble clan arrogance, huh... Today, I'll shatter that illusion for you!"

No one starts out standing above the heavens.

Neither you nor I, not even the gods.

But the vacancy on the throne of the heavens must come to an end.

From now on, I will stand at the top.