Chapter 11

Tobirama soon announced at the Academy, that in three days he and his brother Hashirama would formally select disciples from the 38 students in the Academy. After that he and Hashirama would focus on train their disciples. There is no spare capacity to teach others, so Konoha Academy will be taken over by others.

Regarding the disciples that will be collected by the Tobirama and Hashirama, although everyone present is still unclear they also have some guesses in their hearts. After all those with excellent grades in the Academy are very conspicuous and they are the most likely to become the Tobirama and Hashirama disciples. The heirs of the clan who feel that they cannot be a disciple are a bit disappointed.

Even so since the decision has been made the rest of the people can only choose to accept it. In the next three days it will be the last time for everyone to learn, so everyone has worked extremely hard in their studies.

　　 Although Masaki had learned from the Tobirama that he would definitely become the disciple of the two in the three days of the official announcement, he still did not relax and he still practiced assiduously even more enthusiastic than the others.

In the Academy Masaki's results are among the best. Everyone thinks Masaki has a great possibility of becoming a disciple. Many people are very jealous of him just seeing his usual efforts and adding to the present with a strong enthusiasm for practice most people gradually changed their minds and recognized Masaki.

Tobirama also saw Masaki's performance and admired him very much. He has always been strict in self-discipline and believes that he cannot indulge at any time and Masaki's performance is in line with his temper. Masaki has a lot of novel remarks in the Academy making Tobirama more and more admire this young man.

In the past he thought that Hiruzen was the most suitable person to inherit this village, whether it was aptitude or loyalty and reliable character it was the best choice for Hokage's heirs, but now he think it might be not necessary.

Time passed slowly. Before the last day the students were still practising assiduously. At the invitation of Kagami, Masaki came to the practice field to compete without using any Ninjutsu and relying solely on Taijutsu. To decide the outcome this kind of competition that has been conducted several times in the past.

Physique is the foundation of a Shinobi. Even a Shinobi who is good at using illusions should have a basic level of physique. No matter how good Ninjutsu and illusion are they still should have basic level of physique. Rely on physical skills such as flexibility strong power and excellent response is a weapon for dodge and counterattack opponents and must not be abandoned.

　　 Even if it is Hashirama and Madara they can also cross the warfield by only using a weapon without using Mokuton and Sharingan. Just like the future 4th Shinobi War when Madara can completely suppress the Shinobi coalition forces by relying on physical skills alone and only when a Shinobi with "Kage" level ability makes a move that Madara use his Sharingan.

　　 Therefore none of the students including Masaki forget to practice physical exercises and it was commonplace not to use Ninjutsu for sparing tests.

The weapon handed down by the Kazemori clan is a short blade and the weapon selected by Masaki for practice is also a knife with the similiar size. Masaki didn't use his clan's blades because is too sharp and can easily cause serious injuries. In other hand Kagami chose a sickle which is one of Uchiha Madara's usual weapons.

　　 Uchiha Madara is good at using the Homura fan and sickle. As his heir Uchiha Madara certainly hopes that Kagami's fighting style is similar to his own so he teaches him to use the sickle as a weapon. The Homura fan is a Sage tool passed down from generation to generation in the Uchiha clan. When Kagami inherits the clan in the future he will also take over the right to use this Sage tool from Uchiha Madara's hands.

　　Masaki and Kagami came to the practice range and they made a Seal of Confrontation to each other then raised their weapons and pointed at each other.

　　Kagami's eyes showed a red color and three tomoe patterns appeared in the blood-colored pupils surrounded by black spots in the center. This is the Kekai genkai of Uchiha clan-the Sharingan.

The Sage pattern on Masaki's body also slowly climbed but under the cover of his clothes so no one else could see the Sage patterns on Masaki's body but Kagami relied on the power of the Sharingan. Seeing the strange chakra condensation inside Masaki.

It is not once or twice that Kagami and Masaki are accustomed to this situation. He also asked Masaki what is going on and Masaki only replied that this is a special kind of technic. Out of the confidentiality of Ninjutsu Masaki did not say much and Kagami also did not question.

But Kagami knows what the role of this strange chakra is his breathing slowly becomes calmer and the Sharingan will see every part of Masaki's body in his eyes as long as the opponent moves. Kagami can judge the movement from the changes in his muscles.

　　Masaki was also slowly adjusting his breathing. Senjutsu Chakra spread through his body along the chakra veins and then his figure disappeared in front of Kagami.

　　Kagami stance has not changed at all. He had already predicted Masaki's direction. He turned around and swung the sickle out to block Masaki's blow.

Masaki moved the blade without hesitation. Almost at the moment of collision the knife slightly changed its angle and slid towards Kagami against the sickle. In front of such a distance Kagami had no time to swing the sickle so he could only move his upper body back. He's leaning back while avoiding the blow, he raised his leg and kicked Masaki.

　　Masaki blocked the kick and his body moved backwards involuntarily. Kagami also turned over and fell to the ground. Then he kicked his feet hard and rushed towards Masaki.

　　 Around the practice range some students rushed over to watch the match between the two. The fight between Masaki and Kagami was very interesting. Even if they knew that it would not be good to let go of practice they couldn't help but come and watch it. You know in front of Kagami who has a Sharingan very few people can get upper hand in Taijutsu. Even Hiruzen will be slightly at a disadvantage, but Masaki can fight equally with Kagami.

The fighting between the two was very fast. Basically the sound of collision never stopped. The others looked at the scene in front of them and asked when they would stop. Later only Hiruzen and Danzo were the only ones to be confident that although they will show a slight disadvantage they will not be defeated easly.

For Hiruzen he did not expect that Masaki could be so powerful. During this period of time Masaki's performance has surprised him more and more. It seems that his feeling at the time was not wrong. Masaki has indeed changed becoming even better than his own impression.

After a while the outcome of fight between Masaki and Kagami have not yet determined. The short sword and sickle collide with each other, and they are at stalemate. Seeing that Kagami has begun to gasp, Masaki said: "Just end here, there will be no winner or loser, if we continue to fight like this."

　　 "Yeah." Kagami felt that his stamina was not enough and agreed to stop, so the two withdrew their weapons and signed the seal of reconciliation to each other indicating that the competition was over.

"Thanks. It's really a wonderful test." Hiruzen saw the two put their weapon back, he smiled and applauded and said to Masaki: "Masaki-kun to be honest I'm all itchy and want to fight with you. Can I try it, if we have a chance in the future?"

　　 "Of course you can, as long as you want." Masaki also wanted to try it with Hiruzen in his heart.

　　 "That's great. Well what day do you want to pick?" Hiruzen said.

　　 "Don't worry there will be many chances that Hiruzen-kun will compete with Masaki-kun in the future." Kagami smiled and said pointedly.

"That's what I said." Hiruzen understood what Kagami meant shrugged and looked at Masaki and said: "Masuki-kun tomorrow is when Master Tobirama announces the list of disciples, I think you and I must be one of them. We will be in the same class by then, so please give me more advice."

　　 "They haven't said anything clearly yet. But if it's really the case then I ask for more advice." Masaki said.

After watching the fight between the two, Hiruzen and Danzo also plan to go up and have a try, while Kagami and Masaki went to the side to rest. The relationship between the two is good. They have been very familiar with each other for a while, treating each other as their good friend and chatting happily.

　　 At this time Kagami heard someone calling himself behind him. He turned his head together with Masaki and saw that he was an Uchiha from the same class. Kagami curiously asked "What's the matter?"

　　 "Kagami-kun I just went outside and heard some incredible news." The Uchiha looked panicked as if it was difficult to accept what he heard "I think you should go back to the clan to confirm it."

　　 "What is it?" Kagami frowned slightly, while Masaki who was on the side was startled as if he understood something.

　　 The man throat moved and he tremblingly said "I don't know if it's true but I just heard someone talking outside that Madara-sama has defected from the village!"

Kagami has always been gentle with others, but at this time he stood up with a calm face but his eyes were cold and said "What are you talking about? Madara-sama has defected? This is impossible. Madara-sama loves this village very much. Why does he betray!"

　　 Seeing Kagami's face, Masaki hurriedly pulled him and asked the man "Really?"

　　 "I don't know just watching everyone talking about it on the street so I think you should go back to the clan to confirm it." The other party replied.

"It's impossible..." Kagami couldn't accept the news. He never believed that Madara would leave the Konoha. The name of this village was decided by Madara. It is impossible for Madara to give up this place.

　　 He turned his head and glanced at Masaki and Masaki nodded at him. Kagami thought for a while but still felt that he had to go back and check if it was true.