**Chapter 8: I Love Telling the Truth**

  Ninja School.

  Pyground.

  The teachers of the Ninja School were in full swing, directing the candidates who came to take the graduation exam to stand in an orderly manner.

  The Third Hokage and a group of elite Jōnin were standing in the stands not far away.

  In front of these big shots, absolutely no mistakes could be made.

  "Haha, the little ones this year are very energetic."

  Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his cigarette, and the wrinkles on his face squeezed together.

  "Hmph! Ninjas are tools. What does it look like for them to ugh and joke like this?"

  Shimura Danzo, on the side, frowned and snorted.

  "Danzo, you are a little too harsh."

  Sarutobi Hiruzen gnced at Shimura Danzo displeasedly. "Among these candidates this year, there are many little ones that I am optimistic about."

  "Oh?" After hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, the pale Orochimaru looked at him with curiosity in his vertical pupils. "Who is the teacher more optimistic about?"

  "Uchiha Mirai."

  "I heard that the child already has Two Tomoe Sharingan, and he also trained with Fugaku for a period of time. He also knows the Will of Fire very well. There are no faults in any aspect."

  Sarutobi Hiruzen said calmly.

  "Cut~"

  Shimura Danzo curled his lips in disdain.

  What can an Uchiha brat know about the Will of Fire?

  Orochimaru, on the other hand, looked at the pyground in front of him and stuck out his tongue to lick his lips.

  Ninjas with blood inheritance limits are indeed inherently stronger than ordinary ninjas.

  His strength has now reached a ceiling, and he has been unable to go any further for a long time.

  If he could also have a powerful blood inheritance limit, would everything change?

  "Kakashi, if nothing happens, Uchiha Mirai will be your opponent today. You can't take it lightly."

  Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled at Hatake Kakashi, who was standing on the edge with a mask over his face.

  Kakashi graduated many years early, but he never met a suitable teammate, and his demeanor had become increasingly gloomy.

  So, at Namikaze Minato's suggestion, Sarutobi Hiruzen specifically asked Kakashi to participate in this graduation assessment.

  "I will not fail."

  Hatake Kakashi's voice had a hint of indifference.

  With the title of "Konoha's most talented ninja," he is confident that he will not lose to any of his peers.

  "Hahaha... I look forward to you giving us a wonderful showdown."

  Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile.

  Then Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the slightly green Minato Namikaze behind him.

  "Minato, this is your first time coaching Jōnin. Do you have anyone in mind for your disciple?"

  "Sir Hokage, I have read their information and already have a preliminary candidate in mind."

  Namikaze Minato smiled and scratched his head, exuding a warm and sunny atmosphere.

  "That's good."

  Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction.

  While several people were talking, the graduation examination officially began.

  ...

  "As I read the names, this battle is reted to your future. You must use all your strength. You must not take it lightly."

  Oiwa Kimiyama's deep voice sounded, and the atmosphere at the scene gradually became tense.

  "Group 1: Might Guy VS Uchiha Obito!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, a young man with a watermelon head and green tights rushed excitedly to the center of the field.

  "I didn't expect that I would be the first one. It seems I have to perform well."

  "This is youth!"

  Might Guy gave a thumbs-up and showed his iconic front teeth, looking full of energy.

  Uchiha Obito muttered in displeasure, "Really, my opponent is actually a j*****s?"

  "I originally thought I could teach that fellow Mirai a lesson."

  Arriving opposite Might Guy, with everyone watching, Oiwa Kimiyama raised his arms high: "This time, there is no need to form the seal of opposition and the seal of reconciliation. This is a real ninja battle. Be careful not to die!"

  Hearing such words, everyone's faces showed expressions of excitement, anxiety, and apprehension.

  The atmosphere was completely charged.

  "Watermelon-head boy, I advise you to admit defeat; otherwise, I will not show mercy."

  Uchiha Obito looked at Might Guy and said proudly.

  If there was anyone in the ninja school whose grades were worse than his, it was only Might Guy in front of him.

  Therefore, Uchiha Obito felt very confident about the upcoming battle.

  "Youth is not allowed to back down." Might Guy clenched his fists. "I will fight with all my strength."

  Seeing that the two of them were ready, Oiwa Kimiyama waved his hand downward. "The battle begins!"

  "Come on, Obito!"

  Nohara Rin's cheering voice sounded, and Uchiha Obito immediately turned back to her, showing a confident smile. "Don't worry, Lin."

  "I must..."

  "Konoha Whirlwind!"

  Before Uchiha Obito could finish speaking, Might Guy kicked him hard in the face.

  Bang!

  With a muffled sound, Uchiha Obito flew out directly, lying on the ground and falling into a coma.

  "Obito!"

  Seeing this dramatic scene, Nohara Rin helplessly covered her forehead.

  What is this guy Obito doing?

  "Hahahaha... I'm ughing so hard. You want to challenge Mirai at this level. I really don't know where the confidence comes from."

  Yūhi Kurenai was also made to ugh out loud at Uchiha Obito's misfortune.

  It wasn't too outrageous to be kicked unconscious right at the beginning.

  Oiwa Kimiyama sighed helplessly.

  He had specially arranged for Uchiha Obito to face Might Guy, who had simir results, but he didn't expect that the opponent would be defeated instantly without even getting a chance to retaliate.

  What a headache.

  But the headache is a headache, and the exam still needs to continue.

  Oiwa Kimiyama could only move on to the next battle.

  "Next group: Yūhi Kurenai VS Ebisu!"

  "Come on."

  Uchiha Mirai encouraged Yūhi Kurenai, and she nodded vigorously and walked quickly to the center of the field.

  Ebisu, on the other hand, blushed and lowered his head, not daring to look at Yūhi Kurenai.

  "It's really just as boring as in the original work."

  Seeing Ebisu's demeanor, Uchiha Mirai already knew the outcome of this battle.

  Ebisu was destined to lose.

  Just as Uchiha Mirai had predicted, Yūhi Kurenai easily defeated Ebisu.

  In the original work, this elite ninja was instantly killed by Naruto Uzumaki using the "seduction technique" and was defeated by Yūhi Kurenai before he could even st ten minutes.

  "Mirai, I won!"

  Yūhi Kurenai happily ran to Uchiha Mirai's side.

  She never thought that this battle would be won so easily.

  "You have always regarded me as your opponent, but you have already surpassed most of the others."

  Uchiha Mirai said calmly.

  "Mirau..."

  "Um?"

  "You're really good at pretending."

  Yūhi Kurenai looked at Uchiha Mirai with a blushing face, her eyes full of admiration.

  Ignoring the contemptuous looks from those around him, Uchiha Mirai patted Yūhi Kurenai's head and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not pretending. I love telling the truth."

  The battle continued.

  Generally speaking, they were quite satisfactory.

  Just when Uchiha Mirai was feeling a little less interested, he heard his name.

  "Next group: Uchiha Mirai VS Sarutobi Asuma!"

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