Graduation

Konoha 36, ​​February.

The war between Konoha and Sunagakure lasted two years and is not over.

With the increasing number of ninjas mobilized by both sides, large amounts of medicine and materials are also being transported to the front lines, which shows that the war has never stopped.

Students are already waiting for sixth-grade graduation.

There will be a graduation assessment in March. Students who pass the assessment will leave the Ninja School and become official ninjas.

However, according to Baishi's prediction, the so-called graduation assessment is just a formality.

School teachers should have detailed student information on hand, which student can graduate and which student needs to repeat a year.

After all, the front lines are right now and more new troops are needed to go to the front lines for support. For example, the new generation of medical ninja-like Shiraishi needs to accumulate battlefield experience to better play their role in the medical field in the future.

So at this point, Shiraishi just needs to go to school in the morning, go to the hospital in the afternoon for an internship, and return to research at night.

Almost a month has passed, the morning is already graduation.

The weather was fine and birdsong echoed in the empty courtyard, the maids silently holding cleaning utensils, working hard and busy in the early morning.

It is completely different from a certain person who has been eating and drinking for free for several years, these maids are still very competent.

Because today is the graduation exam, to keep the students in good condition, today there is no need to go to school very early, just arrive before nine o'clock.

Shiraishi slept until seven o'clock in the morning before waking up and had a feeling life wouldn't be very smooth after today.

A few days ago, Shiraishi had stopped researching. The large lab equipment was transferred by Ruri's summons and hidden in a very safe and secret location. Shiraishi carried only the scrolls that recorded the search results. Of course, these things are more comforting when you put them on yourself.

Right after having breakfast with Ruri, he went to school.

In the designated exam room. The rest of the students are partially nervous and partially relaxed. For most people, the graduation exam is not a particularly difficult test.

The examiner in Shiraishi's room was his teacher Fujimura. Unknowingly, the school's six-year study career had passed. Shiraishi couldn't help but sigh with emotion as she looked at the only teacher Fujimura.

"The content of the graduation exam is the three basic techniques: Transformation, Body Replacement, and Cloning, as long as they are two items that meet the norms. There's not much nonsense, one by one, according to the vacancy."

After speaking, Fujimura entered the room.

Following Fujimura were two Chūnin Examiners.

According to the seating order, the person called must go to the next room alone to take the assessment, which is also the three basic ninjutsu often found in six years of ninja school.

In theory, it is impossible not to pass such a simple exam.

In the quiet environment, it was Shiraishi's turn.

There is no difficulty with the three ninjutsu, moreover, it only takes two types of ninjutsu out of the three to reach the rank standard.

Shiraishi stood in the center of the exam room, her hands began to form seals, and concentrated on executing the technique.

"Congratulations Student Chiba, you are qualified."

After watching three of Shiraishi's techniques, they were all above standard, which didn't live up to Fujimura's expectations.

Shiraishi is one of the few students in his class with a very solid foundation. As long as they follow the usual pace, the graduation exam will be simple.

"Thank you, Mr. Fujimura."

Shiraishi bowed slightly to express her gratitude.

Getting the Genin band smoothly from Fujimura at this point means Shiraishi is already a Konoha ninja.

In other people's minds, this must be how they think.

The graduation exam ended in a simple atmosphere.

There is nothing to do the next day, just wait for tomorrow morning's task.

On the way back, Baishi began to guess who would be the leader of his team the next day.

"You will join me."

Ruri spoke suddenly.

"Eh?"

Baishi looked at Ruri in amazement.

"What do you look like? Are you unhappy to be with me?"

"Oh that, no, I was a little surprised."

"Because I don't think I need to ask your opinion, and your opinion is not worth mentioning. Since you mentioned this subject now, I can tell you a little bit."

Ruri tells the truth.

To be honest, saying this is a little depressing.

But Shiraishi is not concerned about such trivial matters.

"In this case, our leader is probably very strong."

Baishi has a very intuitive understanding of Ruri's strengths.

She is almost 12 years old and her strength is no less than that of a jōnin.

Along with his strong personality, if he is an ordinary leader, there is a high probability that he will not be able to control Ruri, causing serious problems in the team.

If he and Ruri belong to the same team, the teacher leading the team will not be an ordinary jōnin.

"The clan just told me he was a very powerful jōnin and didn't reveal who he was."

"I don't know if this is unfortunate or lucky."

An excellent team leader can improve the efficiency of a team's task execution, and the survival rate will also be greatly improved.

But on the other hand, the stronger the jōnin leader, the more likely their true strength is to be detected.

Good and bad are always relative.

"Back then, you just needed to use your medical knowledge of ninjutsu."

"That said, after all, having a ninja doctor on the team. This is the most reasonable squad for the village. The first to enjoy the benefits of the ninja doctor, of course, the team will perform more efficiently."

Thinking like that, it seemed reasonable that he was arranged to be with Ruri.

Due to the shortage of medical ninjas, the demand for medical ninjas is high. As a result, only a small number of elite teams are qualified to be equipped with medical ninjas.

The strength he has shown is not remarkable, but as a medical-nin, his importance is no worse than a chūnin. It is not strange that he is assigned to the elite group.

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The next morning.

Students who successfully graduated yesterday should gather in their respective classes for the last meeting.

Standing in front of the podium, Mr. Fujimura delivered his speech that was heard throughout the classroom.

"First of all, congratulations to you. After you graduate, you become a real ninja. Since there's a war out there, don't think that becoming a ninja is something to be happy about. Because all of you are rookies. Remember. yourself, don't bring childish thoughts to the battlefield, it will be fatal!"

Mr. Fujimura looks different today, his face is very serious and his eyes are full of concern.

Although the normally active students wanted to make some jokes to liven up the atmosphere, they saw Fujimura's solemn and cold expression, swallowed their saliva in fear, and sat down honestly.

Fujimura realized that his words might be a little harsh, but he preferred to be tough now, he didn't want them to die with innocent ideas.

Fujimura began to speak the names of each group.

Soon, Shiraishi heard about his group.

"Class 5, Ruri Uchiha, Ayane Hyuga, Shiraishi Chiba. formed a group."

The three looked at each other.

"So please take care of me in the future, Shiraishi-Kun, Ruri."

Ayane was wearing a white ninja suit, her long black hair falling softly over her shoulders, and her white pupils were slightly distant with a smile on her face.

"As long as you don't bother me."

Ruri expressed no dissatisfaction with the group.

It is better to say that this is the most perfect combination.

She usually pays attention to Ayane. After all, like her, she has a heritage of blood. In many cases, the Byakugan is more functional than the Sharingan.

"By the way, this guy is very weak, he has nothing to do except medical ninjutsu. You have to be mentally prepared."

Ruri unceremoniously downplayed Shiraishi's fighting ability.

"Well, I see, after all, most medical-nin are very weak and are deeply rooted in people's hearts. Leave the battle to me and Ruri."

Ayane's meaning is very clear, Shiraishi is in charge of the medical work and the fight is left to the two of them.

Sounds reasonable, but Shiraishi always thinks Ayane's tone has a very subtle meaning of comparison.

An illusion?

Other than that, there was something that made Baishi a little worried.

Byakugan, Sharingan, medical ninja, in addition to a strong Jōnin, this type of team will not receive normal missions.