Graduation and Jonin

Konoha.

Uchiha clan land.

In the underground laboratory shrouded in bright yellow lights, a young man in a white hooded coat stood in front of the laboratory table, working diligently.

This boy is Shiraishi.

The Second Ninja World War ended with the end of the war between Konoha and Sand village. After that, the countries entered a period of peaceful development and recovery in peace.

The border of the Land of Fire has also restored its previous stability, and has not been attacked by foreign ninjas.

But this was more than three years ago.

The life in these three years has been relatively dull.

Because you don't need to go to the battlefield, you can spend more time in the village after you finish the mission.

This also means that the time he can spend on research has increased a lot, and he doesn't have to run back and forth on the ninja battlefield like that, constantly fighting various enemies.

Compared with the research done more than three years ago, his research progress is undoubtedly much more advanced.

Natural energy, Sage art, tailed beast chakra, including the use of Yin Chakra and Yang Chakra, are not comparable to three years ago.

The efficient use of natural energy means that he can carry out targeted violence.

As for Konoha's power, it is not as awe-inspiring as it was more than three years ago, and he can face it with a flat attitude.

This may be the so-called growth.

After all, while he is making continuous progress, the village of Konoha is still the same as before, without much change, only the number of serving ninjas has increased, and military expenditures have also increased year by year.

As the scale of ninja continues to grow, it is estimated that ninja villages in neighboring countries have become jealous of Konoha.

How long will this peace last? Will a new war come again in one year or two years?

The only thing that is certain is that Shiraishi will never be allowed to wait too long before Sand village next attacks the Fire Nation.

At that time, he can really leave this extremely boring village.

Although some people and things cannot be let go, parting is also a stage that life must go through.

"The human body stage is finally completed, and then you can try to untie the caged bird..."

The experiment of replacing chakra with natural energy as life energy, after more than three years of hard work, the technology has now matured, and I dare not say that it is 100% sure, at least when an accident occurs, it can be interrupted in time, so as not to damage life.

For the success of this experiment, a total of eleven human bodies were used.

The experiment went so smoothly that even Shiraishi found it unbelievable. None of the eleven humans died, and only one of them had an accident, but was also rescued by Shiraishi with superb medical technology.

It seems that natural energy can replace chakra as the life energy of the human body.

Although it is still impossible to analyze the difference between the two, as long as the Curse Bird Curse Mark can be solved, it will not be too late to explore this secret in the future.

Shiraishi walked to the side of the bookshelf, glanced at the titles of the books on it, and stretched out his hands to search for them.

"I remember being in..."

As he spoke, the floor next to him moved.

The head of the dark clay figure with eye holes popped out from the ground, and a pale golden light radiated from the eye holes, staring at Shiraishi.

"Are you back? Thanks for your hard work."

Shiraishi stopped looking for the book, turned around and looked at the clay figure.

This is a 'doll' created by Shiraishi based on the yin and yang attribute chakra, with natural energy as the core, and some magical effects on the soul.

The inspiration for making it comes from the tailed beast.

Shiraishi gave it the name "General Earth".

Because it is only half a year old now, it only has the ability to move freely in the earth and integrate with the earth, so it belongs to a juvenile.

Now the help he can give Shiraishi is only to communicate with his subordinates and pass items. As for the battle... it can only be said that the future can be expected.

The clay man just stared at Shiraishi, as if waiting for Shiraishi's next order.

Shiraishi gave a wry smile. Although he successfully manufactured it artificially, this guy's intelligence is also very worrying, and it can also be said to be dull and clumsy.

Too complex commands, and interpersonal relationships, it is impossible to understand in its current state.

If you don't give him accurate orders, even Shiraishi, the creator, cannot communicate with it normally.

That's why I gave it the evaluation of "the future is promising".

"What did they ask you to bring back? Give it to me."

Shiraishi ordered him.

The clay man ended his staring blankly with Shiraishi.

The floor began to squirm, and a letter was spit out from it, along with a white humanoid creature.

"What's this?"

Shiraishi picked up the letter, but his eyes were on the white humanoid creature, and his brows frowned.

The clay man didn't say anything, just made a dull sound and sneaked into the ground.

Shiraishi didn't expect any decent response from this low-intelligence puppet. It was only used as a communication tool, and it was quite qualified.

Now it is just a tool for communication.

Shiraishi opened the letter and began to understand what happened.

There are only two things briefly mentioned above.

Akatsuki refused the solicitation.

The identity of the white humanoid creature lying on the ground is unknown. While monitoring Akatsuki, for some reason, he stared at his subordinates, was subdued, and finally sent here.

"Rejected? I wanted to expand the organization's manpower. Forget it, I can find someone else."

Akatsuki's refusal can be said to be reasonable, and Shiraishi didn't feel that there was anything to regret.

There are too many people that can be recruited. Anyway, the lower limit of natural energy is very low. Even disabled people can be used as combat power after wearing artificial limbs. It's just a matter of strength and weakness.

However, with the foundation of ninjas, after the strengthening of natural energy, the strength will be stronger than ordinary people.

The bigger problem is the unidentified corpse in front of him.

"This touch, and life energy... what is it?"

Shiraishi stared at the corpse of the white creature with a strange expression on his face. He did not call it 'human', but 'something'.

His internal structure is so simple...that Shiraishi thought it was just a conscious body.

It feels cold to the touch, like a corpse, but it is a little different.

The living dead?

"The weirdo staring at Akatsuki... Does that Akatsuki have the rare value of being watched by others?"

Shiraishi knew some things about Akatsuki. The members of the organization were all teenagers. Living in that kind of difficult environment created their strong will and courage to fight.

They tried to save the whole country in the most clumsy way.

Akatsuki was established about two years ago. At that time, it was still a start-up, and there was no specific name. There were only three people in the organization.

After more than a year of development, it became an organization of eight or nine people, and Akatsuki's name began to spread in recent months.

But it still can't change anything.

In the final analysis, why is such an organization that is so poor and has some problems with basic life being targeted?

Internal struggle in the Land of Rain?

Or do other countries not want organizations like Akatsuki to appear in the Land of Rain?

Shiraishi only thought for a moment, then gave up thinking, he had to deal with as many things as mountains, there is no need to waste time on such things.

Anyway, other people's affairs have nothing to do with him.

What will become of Akatsuki's future, let the unknown future issue the verdict.

Based on Shiraishi's prediction, Akatsuki's ending will be very miserable.

The Land of Rain...is not suitable for development.

At least for now.

It is a territory where great powers compete. Unless the three major powers of fire, wind, and earth are willing to work together to establish a stable order, the land of rain will never become prosperous and peaceful.

But apart from fighting each other, the three major powers have no idea of building a stable order together.

The people of that country, because they have been oppressed all year round, most of them have lost the will to resist.

In this age, people die every day, and people fight.

The way of human survival is the law of the jungle.

The same is true of the countries built by human beings. The weak will be bullied, and the strong can have everything.

The Kingdom of Rain is just one of the countries built by humans.

Other than that, the country means nothing more in these chaotic times.

•••

Early April.

The new round of graduates have stepped out of the ninja school and become a real ninja, who will write their own passionate ninja life.

In the Konoha Ichiraku ramen shop, the Sakumo team is celebrating here.

"Too slow, today is an important day."

The black-haired girl in front of the ramen shop was slim and tall, with a cold voice.

The upper body is wearing a black off-the-shoulder tights, and the hands are wearing black gloves over the elbows. On the back of the gloves, there are extremely hard iron sheets, which are special protective gear that can be used to resist kunai and ninja knives.

The lower body is wearing a short skirt, and there are black knee socks that can show the shape of the legs, and the ninja bag is tied to the thigh with a belt. The overall appearance, they all fit just right.

On the back of her black tights, the Uchiha Uchiha fan logo is embroidered.

This girl is Ruri.

Compared to three years ago, she has also grown a lot, and now she is the second in command of Sakumo's team, a genius ninja who can be widely rumored among Konoha.

She was holding her hands in front of her chest, with a cold face, as if she was very dissatisfied with Shiraishi's late arrival at this time.

"What's the matter, isn't the time just right?"

Another black-haired girl helped Shiraishi out of the siege with a smile.

This girl is Ayane.

Compared with Ruri, after three years, she has actually changed a little bit more.

For example, the figure.

For example, chest.

Wearing a custom-made kimono with a light white hem that does not reach the knee, which ensures the flexible movement of the legs.

Wearing white knee socks similar to Ruri's on her legs, she doesn't carry a ninja bag on her thighs, if she doesn't wear a forehead guard on her forehead, she doesn't look like a ninja at all.

But maybe her weapon is strapped somewhere else.

"Has Sakumo-Sensei arrived yet?"

Shiraishi didn't care about Ruri's dissatisfaction and asked about Sakumo.

He was holding a gift bag in his hand, with several gift boxes inside.

Because today is a special day.

"He already here, just waiting for you."

"Really? It can't be helped. I have some things to deal with before. It's good if I can catch up. Anyway, I didn't forget to bring the gift."

As he spoke, Shiraishi lifted the gift bag in his hand and said with a smile.

Ruri's face looked better now.

The three of them entered the Ichiraku Ramen shop, Sakumo was sitting there, and on his right was a boy with the same white hair, about five or six years old, wearing a mask on his face and a ninja forehead guard on his forehead.

It proves that this boy who is only five or six years old has officially graduated from the ninja school and is a qualified Konoha ninja.

"Long time no see, Kakashi."

"Long time no see, Shiraishi-Senpai."

The boy is none other than Sakumo's son Hatake Kakashi.

After Shiraishi took the initiative to greet, he also responded immediately.

"Here, Kakashi, this is a gift to congratulate you on becoming a Genin."

Shiraishi put a gift box in Kakashi's hand.

Kakashi took it solemnly and thanked Shiraishi.

After Shiraishi sat down, he said with great emotion: "Speaking of which, this is really amazing. Although Kakashi is only five years old, you have already graduated from the ninja school and become an official ninja. This is the fastest record for becoming a ninja since the establishment of Konoha Ninja School."

Kakashi responded lightly: "Actually, it's okay, the main reason is that the graduation exam is not difficult at all."

This is his natural attitude. For him, the difficulty of the graduation exam is like nothing.

Although many people say that he is a genius and think it is normal for him to have such achievements, they will always ignore the hard work and sweat he puts behind him every day as a genius.

Those people will only evaluate others based on their own superficial concepts, and what they think is correct. They cannot see other people's hard work and sweat, so they can use the word "genius" to perfunctory their work.

Shiraishi knew that Kakashi was not being modest, but was just stating his own personal opinion.

That's right, I entered the ninja school at the age of four, and now I'm graduating from the ninja school at the age of five... Both theoretical and practical courses are the first, and there is no possibility of cheating.

It is said that when Kakashi applied for graduation, even the Third Hokage was alarmed.

Konoha has another genius ninja.

The cradle of genius.

Many ninja villages call Konoha by this name.

Shiraishi thinks there is nothing wrong with such a title.

"What about our gift? Today's gathering is also prepared for Ruri and I to become Jonin."

"Got it, it's already ready."

That's right, this gathering is not only to celebrate Kakashi graduating from ninja school and officially becoming a genin ninja, but also specially prepared to celebrate Ruri and Ayane becoming jounin ninja.

Shiraishi delivered the gift box to Ruri and Ayane.

Ruri and Ayane were satisfied now.

"Both Ruri and Ayane have become jounin. It seems that our team is not far away from being separated."

Sakumo sighed lightly at this moment, with regret in his tone.

He really wanted to maintain the original lineup of Sakumo's team, but the identities of Ruri and Ayane were too special.

The reason why the two of them joined his team was never without the meaning of Uchiha and Hyuga, it was just for an experience.

The girls who have become jounin, their training career in Sakumo's team will naturally end.

With the current strength of the two of them, Sakumo no longer has the ability to guide them. Facing these two at the same time, maybe he will be defeated.

But seeing that the village had two more powerful new troops, the depression in Sakumo's heart was also swept away.

Happy for the prosperity of Konoha.

Therefore, for Sakumo, this gathering is also an extremely important farewell ceremony.

Over there, Kakashi also gave Ruri and Ayane the gift prepared by himself and Sakumo.

At this moment, Shiraishi took out the last gift box from the gift bag, put it in front of Sakumo and said with a smile: "So I have prepared four gifts. Accept them, Sakumo-Sensei."

Sakumo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and accepted the gift.

"Still as careful as before, and you will become a good man in the future. Then I will accept it without hesitation."

Before Shiraishi could speak, Ayane laughed and said, "Of course, I am the most authoritative in this regard."

Ruri had a cold face, with a terrifying murderous look in her eyes.

Ayane sat there gracefully and indifferently, unaffected by Ruri's murderous aura.

"It seems that you have forgotten who is the one on top."

"If you are often angry, your skin will age easily."

An instant of anger arose between the two of them.

Kakashi looked at the two murderous women, and patted Shiraishi on the shoulder like a kid.

"The world of Senpai's is really colorful."

"Don't speak like an adult."

Shiraishi glanced at him helplessly.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"You're not cute at all. You will be unpopular if it goes on like this."

Kakashi has no opinion on this, his popularity is indeed average.

Besides being acquainted with the members of the Sakumo team, there are not many people he can communicate with.

Even in the ninja school, there are only a few people.

Most people kept his 'genius' at arm's length.

"Those things are unnecessary, my goal is to surpass my father."

Kakashi said seriously.

"The training of sword skills is very painful, especially the Sword Skills of Sakumo-Sensei. I have also been trained before, but it was too difficult, so I didn't stick to it."

"So you are still a Genin now."

"..."

He Cannot be refuted.

"I'm a medical ninja. I don't need strong strength. I can run away and use medical ninjutsu. The rough work of fighting is not something medical ninjas do."

Shiraishi is proud to be a medical ninja.

Kakashi didn't say anything, ninjas are determined by their strength.

Based solely on medical ninjutsu, Shiraishi does have the qualifications to become a Chunin.

But... among Konoha, there is no special treatment for rating medical ninjas separately.

However, the role of medical ninjas is not judged by the genin ninja, chunin ninja and jounin ninja.

For most medical ninjas, there is no difference in the judgment of the genin ninja, chunin ninja and jounin ninja. The key is the level of medical ninjutsu they have mastered.

Not everyone is like Tsunade, one of the three Sannin, who has reached the pinnacle of medical ninjutsu while maintaining a strong fighting ability.

Next, everyone finished their communication and happily enjoyed the delicious ramen.

Of course, Sakumo paid the money in the end.

After paying the money, Sakumo breathed a sigh of relief. After this gathering, Sakumo's team was almost on the verge of disbanding, and finally could get rid of the entanglement of the big stomach queen.

In the past three years, he has already had a psychological shadow on paying for treats.

But what followed was a tight reluctance.

During the past three years, Sakumo's team completed 100% of their missions. Whether it was a difficult A-level mission or the most difficult S-level mission, they all completed it beautifully.

No matter what kind of enemy you encounter, you will die equally in silence.

Konoha White Fang's reputation naturally increased, which made ninja villages in various countries very afraid. People kept coming to spy on his information, trying to create a suitable tactic for killing Sakumo.

But They also know that even if They create a tactic to kill Sakumo, it is extremely difficult.

They were deeply distressed about how to eliminate Sakumo.

Because of this, even the two girls in the team became famous, and let people know the powerful background of the wealthy ninja clan is. Konoha has two more talented ninjas, which makes the other villages jealous, full of the impulse to destroy these geniuses.

As for the medical ninja Shiraishi in the team, he is still ignored.

They don't care about medical ninjas.

If it is a medical ninja of Tsunade's level, it is a different matter, but Shiraishi is not.