
"The next test will be a real-world simulation?" neji muttered, and asked puzzledly, "What kind of dish is that?"
Kuroto shook his head, "I won't give you the exact details, but I guess you can imagine this exam like the shinobi passed during a real mission if it makes sense to you."
Neji's eyes widened, “Does that mean it would also involve a fight? Like a real fight?”
Kuroto smiled, and explained, “I won't say that this exam doesn't involve a fighting component, however, don't think that the fight will be the only one… All trainees will be evaluated in more than one aspect only..”
Neji nodded and said, "Sensei, I will work hard and do my best to make you and the Hyuga Clan proud of me."
Kuroto nodded as if suddenly remembering something, so she added casually, “Oh, and by the way.The date of this exam coincides with the upcoming Five Kage conference, which is coming up, so this exam can also be a source of entertainment for the Five Kages. . Everything the trainees do during the exam will not only be seen by Konoha's elite shinobi, but also by the Five Kages and their respective elite bodyguards.
Hearing this sudden information, Neji was startled, but then his eyes sparkled in fighting spirit, and excitement filled his heart.
Seeing Neji excited, Kuroto nodded in appreciation, and added, “A formal announcement will be made about this exam by the end of this week, you have learned it before because you are my student, you are, and now that you've got a general idea, you have to start preparing yourself.
Neji nodded as he bowed, "I understand Sensei."
Kuroto smiled, and said, "I'm looking forward to your appearance."
Neji nodded, "I won't let you down." Then leave the office.
As Neji left his office, the corners of Kuroto's lips curved into a smile, as he thought, 'This entire exam was designed by myself, however, I'm really I'm also looking forward to your performance.Let's see how you'll be fair in this exam.'
…
Ninja Academy, Master Room
Kabuto sat at his desk in a somber mood while muttering to himself, “Why didn't Orochimaru-sama respond to my message? Even Tenzo seemed to be unable to reach him.. Is there something wrong with him?”
It had been a few days since Kabuto last communicated with Orochimaru, in the last message from Orochimaru, Kabuto learned that Orochimaru was preparing to take over Shimura Danzo's body, there are no rumors, and there is nothing about Orochimaru. This made Kabuto a little uneasy. "What could happen ?!"
As Kabuto ruffled his brain, he suddenly felt someone approaching him. Realizing this, Kabuto immediately stopped his thoughts and softened his expression.
Not long after, the door of the teacher room opened, and Naruto walked in.
Kabuto was surprised by Naruto's sudden arrival, and asked, “Naruto-kun... What are you doing here? It is almost time for you to go home. You have to leave, otherwise you will be late.”.
Of course Kabuto was a little nervous when he met Kabuto alone, because as usual many eyes were on Naruto. If something unnecessary comes out of his mouth or Naruto, then his disguise will soon be uncovered.
Naruto shook his head, "It doesn't matter if I'm late, no one is waiting for me at home." Then with a crying expression, he asked Kabuto, “Kabuto-nii-chan.. Can you train me? I promise I will work hard in my training.. I don't want to be the last one again!”.
…
"I'm at home."
"Oh Sasuke, you're just one time, the dinner's almost ready. Can you help me and call Itachi? He's at Shisui-kun's place.”
"Understand me, mother." Sasuke nodded and immediately ran out of his house. On the way to Shisui's house, she had a proud expression on her face as she wanted to tell her older brother Itachi about his performance in the Ninja academy, “I'll tell you about it… I'm the same as him now..the best and most talented in the entire academy!”.
In all the assessments that have been done in the academy, Sasuke has always maintained the top rank with Neji, but this time Sasuke instead defeated Neji and ranked first. Therefore, he was very happy and wanted to tell Itachi about this news.
The thought of Itachi's approval, and his father's praise made Sasuke even more excited.
As soon as he arrived at Shisui's house, he could hear the voices of Shuriken and Kunai being thrown at the wooden target and knew that as usual, Itachi and Shisui were in Shisui's backyard. So, he immediately went there and exclaimed, “Nii-san, Shisui-nii-san!”
When Itachi and Shisui saw Sasuke coming, the two of them secretly stopped their conversation about Hashirama Cell implantation surgery that Itachi was going to do in the near future and started talking about some unimportant and insignificant things.
Sasuke, innocent and as young as he was unaware and quickly came to Itachi's side and said, “Nii-san! Now I'm just like you.. the best in the entire academy!” and stared at Itachi with expression—now praise me—.
Itachi clearly understood Sasuke's thoughts, he ruffled Sasuke's hair with a smile and nodded, "Yes, I know, Shisui-san told me about this ... You did very well, Sasuke."
Shisui also nodded with a smile, "Well, our Sasuke is indeed talented and strong, he even defeated Hyuga Neji this time, which is very surprising."
Sasuke clenched his mouth with dissatisfaction over the use of the word 'shocking' from Shisui, and said, “Shisui-nii-san, what is surprising about that? Huh, obviously, I am stronger than Neji, that's why I defeated him!”
Both Itachi and Shisui smiled and shook their heads helplessly, "Yes yes."
Sasuke folded his arms in front of his chest, then said to Itachi, "Nii-san!"
Itachi shook his head and rebuked Sasuke, "Sasuke, don't be too confident, lest you be defeated by someone else, I heard there are many talented shinobi in the force this year..."
Shisui suddenly recalled what Kuroto proposed to Hokage-sama at the Konoha conference and said to Sasuke, “I agree with Itachi, Sasuke-kun. The next exam will probably be very difficult.”
Sasuke was curious, and asked, "What will they test in the next exam?"
Shisui shook his head helplessly, “Even I don't know that at this point, but all I can tell you is that the entire exam will be designed by the Headmaster himself, but what I can tell you is that the entire exam will be designed by the Headmaster himself, just by knowing this I know it won't be easy. .. so you might have to work hard in your training, otherwise.”.
“Huh... no matter how difficult it will be... I will still beat everyone like I did this time!” sasuke said excitedly.
Now he is looking forward to his next test.
Both Itachi and Shisui recorded Sasuke's wish and smiled, 'Let's see how it progresses.'