Time passed quickly, and before we knew it, the 60th graduate of Konoha had already served as Genin for a season.
In just a few months, even the civilian team had grown from novices to qualified Genin.
The Genin team, which has excellent potential and good performance, has already left Konoha to carry out C-rank missions, fought against the enemy, seen blood, and completed their transformation under the guidance of the Jōnin.
As time came to the end of June, knowing that there would be some major events in the near future, Jōnin no longer accepted missions out of the village, but let his subordinates continue to do miscellaneous tasks.
The Genin team that was on a mission outside has also returned to the village one after another.
The grand event of Genin is coming soon.
唳—
On this day, Class 8 helped the village clean up garbage as usual.
At this moment, a loud eagle cry sounded in the sky, as if it spread throughout Konoha.
Hearing the eagle's cry, the Jōnin looked up at the sky, and when they saw the eagle sitting cross-legged above the village, their eyes suddenly lit up.
"Once you have completed your mission, you will go to the Hokage building to collect your rewards and then disband on your own. You will gather at the usual place at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
After leaving these words, Xihi Kurenai disappeared in an instant.
Like her, there are a large number of Jōnin.
Afterimages flew by and converged towards the Hokage Building.
"Has something big happened again?" Aburame Shino looked at the eagle that kept screaming and said calmly, "No alarm was sounded, it seems that something big happened inside."
"It must be some important day." Izayoi smiled, "Don't forget, the Chūnin exams haven't been held this year yet."
Upon hearing this, Hinata and Aburame Shino's eyes lit up slightly under their sunglasses.
Looking at Izayoi, who was smiling, and Hinata, who was looking expectant, Aburame Shino asked, "If the Chūnin exam is really coming, Izayoi, Hinata, are you planning to participate?"
"I want to participate."
Before Izayoi could answer, Hinata spoke up.
Izayoi also smiled and said, "Hinata is participating, and I am participating too. Besides, we both have the ability to participate, right?"
"Um."
Aburame Shino put his hands in his pockets and nodded coolly: "Since you all plan to participate, I can't be left out."
"Then let us fight together and let the other Genins see how powerful Team 8 is."
Izayoi and the other two smiled at each other, full of confidence.
Like them, there are senior Genins who have taken the Chūnin exam, even multiple times, and survived, and are just a little bit away from being promoted to Chūnin.
...
June 27, nine in the morning.
Class 8 is already waiting for Xihi Kurenai at the old place.
A few minutes later, Xihi Kurenai appeared in front of them in an instant, holding three documents in her hand, and said with a smile: "Sorry, I'm late."
"Teacher Hong, is this the Chūnin exam application?" Hinata asked, looking at the document in Yuhi Hong's hand.
"It seems you all know." Yuhi Kurenai raised the documents in her hand and smiled, "Yes, these three are the applications for the Chūnin Examination. The Hokage summoned all of us to guide the Jōnin yesterday and announced that the start date of this year's Chūnin Examination will be July 1st."
"Although you have only graduated a few months ago, your performance and abilities qualify you to take the Chūnin exams, so I have registered you."
"Of course, signing up doesn't mean you have to take part. If you're not confident enough in yourself, you can choose not to take the Chūnin exam and just throw away this application."
"If you are confident in your abilities, please sign this application form and submit it to the General Building before 3:30 pm on July 1st, and arrive at the examination room on time."
Handing the three applications to Izayoi, who was assumed to be the team leader, Yuhi Kurenai lied, "You should discuss and think about it carefully in the next few days. Don't force yourself or your teammates. It doesn't take three people to take the Chūnin exam."
After saying this, Xihi Kurenai disappeared in an instant.
"Then see you on the 1st, Shino, and meet here at 3pm then."
"good."
Izayoi handed an application to Aburame Shino and waved goodbye to him and Hinata.
On the way back, Izayoi handed both applications to Hinata and said, "Sasuke asked me out, do you want to practice with us these few days?"
Hinata was a little tempted, but still shook her head and said, "No, I want to ask my father for advice on Gentle Fist these days, so I may not have time to come to you, Izayoi-kun."
"Don't worry, I will definitely help you become a Chūnin." Izayoi touched Hinata's head and smiled.
Izayoi already has a guess as to why the girl wants to become a Chūnin.
Hinata in this life is so many times better than the one in the original.
As the eldest daughter of the clan, she was originally the first heir.
Now that the first heir is so outstanding, the clan elders must have been putting pressure on the future father-in-law to give Hanabi the Caged Bird.
Hinata is so eager to be promoted to Chūnin, probably because he wants to become Jōnin faster, and then withstand the pressure with his future father-in-law to prevent Hanabi from hitting Caged Bird.
Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Izayoi's eyes.
If that is the case, then it will be necessary to pay a visit to the Hyuga clan after the Chūnin exams are over.
Little did he know that Hinata was so eager to advance just to be with him legitimately.
...
"Izayoi, are you planning on taking the Chūnin exam?"
"Of course, don't tell me, are you scared?"
"Humph, who would be afraid? I will definitely be one of the people promoted to Chūnin this time."
"Not necessarily. If you run into me along the way, you'll have to go home early."
"cut..."
Night, Uchiha clan leader's residence.
In the yard, Izayoi and Uchiha Sasuke, who had finished their training, were chatting while barbecuing.
Sparks flew before his eyes, and bright colors were reflected on Uchiha Sasuke's face.
Uchiha Sasuke, who was flipping the grilled fish, suddenly asked, "Izayoi, when your team was formed, did you introduce yourselves and talk about your dreams?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"So what's your dream?" Uchiha Sasuke stared across the fire at Izayoi who was eating while grilling.
Izayoi spat out the fishbone and laughed, "My answer at the time was to become a good ninja."
"What's your real dream?"
"I'm afraid you won't believe me and will laugh at me instead."
"I can't." Uchiha Sasuke said seriously.
"ummm..."
Izayoi stared at the burning fire and grinned, "Rather than a dream, it's more of a goal... I want to be with Hinata, free from the limitations of life span, and be together forever."
Hearing this, Uchiha Sasuke's pupils shrank slightly.
This fantastic idea is actually a goal rather than an unrealistic dream?
Is this really possible?
Before Uchiha Sasuke could continue, Izayoi asked knowingly, "What about you? What's your dream?"
"Like you, I have a goal rather than a dream." Uchiha Sasuke said with a murderous look in his eyes, "I want to kill that man and avenge my parents and my people."
"Whatever it takes?" Izayoi asked.
"Whatever the cost, even if it means sacrificing your life and handing your soul over to the devil." Uchiha Sasuke said in a deep voice.
After staring at Uchiha Sasuke who looked determined for a few seconds, Izayoi suddenly smiled and said, "Don't worry, you will succeed, and you don't have to give your soul to the devil."
After all, you are my biggest source of points.