chsdbacks Chapter 23 Graduation Assessment
Chapter 23 Graduation Assessment
The graduation assessment process was so simple it was almost perfunctory.
The clone technique is considered passable if it can create a blurry shadow; the substitution technique is considered passable if it can replace the wooden stake; the transformation technique is considered passable if it can roughly transform into the teacher's appearance without falling apart.
If three out of five shuriken are thrown and hit the bullseye, no one will complain.
The standards were lowered to the bare minimum, with only one goal: to fill the gap in manpower that the front lines urgently needed as quickly as possible with these still-tender new recruits.
Teacher Funano Daikoku read out the names of the qualified candidates in a hoarse voice. The list was very long and included almost all the students who participated in the assessment.
Genma Shiranui, Might Guy, Ebisu... these names were read out one by one, marking the complete end of their childhood.
The next day, students were assigned to different classes after graduation.
Genma stood in the crowd, listening to the Jonin teacher read out the class assignment list.
"Class 10: Genma Shiranui, Might Guy, Ebisu. Team leader: Hayama Shirakumo."
Upon hearing this group assignment, Genma's eyes flickered slightly.
Might Guy and Ebisu, just as expected from the original work.
The teacher leading the team was Baiyun Yeshan, which was quite unexpected.
This future master of Konoha-style swordsmanship is currently only a Chunin, but his appointment as a team leader already demonstrates his recognized strength and potential.
"Wow! Genma! Kai! We're in Class 1!"
Ebisu pushed up his signature little sunglasses, his tone a mix of nervousness and relief at finding a companion.
Although he usually acts cool, his clenched fists at this moment betrayed his inner unease.
"Yosh! Is this how youth is meant to be? Genma, Ebisu, let's form the strongest team and ignite our passion!"
Matt Kai's reaction was much more direct. His eyes blazed with fury, he flashed his teeth, and gave a thumbs-up. His powerful charisma seemed to dispel some of the somber atmosphere around him.
He patted Genma and Ebisu hard on the back, almost making the relatively small Ebisu stumble.
Genma gave Kai a calm smile and nodded.
Being in Kai's team means strong physical support and an unwavering fighting spirit, while Ebisu has a solid foundation and a relatively cautious personality, making him a stabilizing force in the team.
This combination is not bad.
Just then, a young ninja in his early twenties, wearing a standard green vest, walked over with steady steps.
He had a neat gray high ponytail, a handsome face, and sharp eyes like an eagle. He wore a standard-issue katana at his waist, and his whole person exuded an aura of competence and composure.
It was their teacher, Baiyun Yeshan.
"Class 10, assemble!"
Baiyun Yeshan's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable force.
The three of them immediately composed themselves and quickly lined up in front of him.
Bai Yunye's sharp gaze swept over the three of them in turn before he spoke: "I am Bai Yunye, and from today onwards I will be your instructor. Enough with the pleasantries. In wartime, there's no time for those childish acclimatization tests. Assemble at the third training ground at 5:00 AM tomorrow for actual combat training. Those who are late will be punished. Dismissed!"
It is concise and to the point, without any unnecessary details.
After saying that, he gave the three of them a deep look, then his figure flickered and he disappeared from the spot using the Body Flicker Technique, leaving behind a faint chakra fluctuation.
"Five...five o'clock?!"
Ebisu's face turned pale, he adjusted his glasses, and groaned softly.
"As expected of Hayama-sensei! So full of youthful urgency! Fantastic! I'm bursting with excitement!"
Kai became even more excited and started doing push-ups on the spot. "Salute to Teacher Hayama! Let's do a hundred push-ups to warm up!"
See you tomorrow.
Genma said something to his two new teammates, then turned and walked towards home.
The next morning, before dawn, Genma quietly left home and arrived at the third training ground ahead of schedule.
To his surprise, Baiyun Yeshan was already standing in the center of the training ground, holding his sword, waiting like a frozen statue.
What surprised him even more was that Matt Kai had also arrived and was doing extremely exaggerated warm-up exercises on the side, muttering things like "The sweat of youth will never let down the dawn."
"Great, you're not late."
Baiyun Yeshan nodded slightly when he saw Xuanjian, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
For ninjas, punctuality is the most basic requirement.
At five o'clock sharp, Ebisu arrived, panting, almost late.
Without further ado, Baiyun Yeshan gave the order: "Combat training begins. First exercise: extreme survival. From now until noon, the three of you will form one team, and I will form the other. Rules: You may use any means necessary to survive under my control, or even just touch the hem of my clothing. Begin!"
Before he could finish speaking, Baiyun Yeshan's figure suddenly blurred.
"So fast!"
Genma was slightly startled. His superb dynamic vision and chakra perception instantly caught a blur approaching at an astonishing speed, its target being Ebisu, who appeared to be the weakest.
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
Kai roared and reacted extremely quickly, sweeping a swift whip kick at the afterimage, attempting to relieve the siege by attacking from the north.
However, Shirakumo Hayama's figure flickered like a ghost, easily dodging Kai's attack. At the same time, he brought his fingers together and delivered a sharp chop to Ebisu's neck with a swift whistling sound.
Just then, Genma made his move, and three Thousand Books instantly flew out of his hand, shooting towards Baiyun Yeshan in a triangular formation.
call out!call out!call out!
Three points of cold light pierced through the air. A look of surprise flashed across Bai Yunyeshan's eyes, as if he hadn't expected Xuanjian's reaction to be so quick.
He had no choice but to sheathe his hand blade, and with a light leap, he soared into the air, dodging all the attacks from the thousand sticks, while simultaneously forming hand seals with his hands.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
Several invisible, sharp wind blades whistled as they slashed down at Genma and Kai, their angles so sharp they blocked their escape routes.
"Fire Release: Firefly!"
Despite the danger, Genma remained calm, forming hand seals, and the flames he spewed from his mouth instantly transformed into dozens of agile firebirds, which precisely struck the wind blades.
"Hiss hiss hiss—!"
The flames collided with the wind blades, producing a violent sound of energy annihilation. Sparks and air currents scattered in all directions, actually blocking all the wind blades.
"Wow! Genma, your fire jutsu..."
Kai was dumbfounded. It was the first time he had ever seen such agile fire jutsu that could directly negate his Chunin teacher's wind jutsu.
Bai Yunye landed, and his gaze towards Xuanjian changed completely, filled with solemnity and inquiry.
This genin's fire jutsu technique just now, in terms of its form, power, and attribute, far exceeded the level of a genin, and was even comparable to some senior chunin.
And that keen combat instinct and rapid hand seals...
"interesting."
A barely perceptible smile appeared on Baiyun Yeshan's lips. "Looks like I'll have to get a little more serious."
He slowly drew his katana from his waist. The blade, reflecting the rising sun, gleamed coldly, and a sharp aura suddenly emanated from it.