But at least now, the students' moods were somewhat fluctuating. Even Shiki Uzumaki was affected by this atmosphere, gradually beginning to feel worried.
What if I don't perform well in the Transformation Jutsu exam right away?
"Why would such a strange thought arise in my mind?"
Looking at his classmates around him who were equally anxious, Shiki Uzumaki couldn't help but sigh slightly.
In fact, for many of the children, there was also a sense of parting mixed in.
Although they would still live in the same village, from now on they wouldn't gather together with a shared mission, do things collectively, or casually waste what had seemed like an endless supply of time.
Starting today, most of them would officially become ninja—skilled warriors trained in stealth and espionage.
Regardless of whether they passed the exam, they'd accept ninja missions and be ready to sacrifice their lives when needed.
Even the rare few who didn't become ninja would either repeat a year or choose different careers.
Their life paths seemed to diverge at this moment—and probably would never converge again.
"This must be why these elementary students are confessing to each other so fervently," Shiki said with an elder's tone, twirling a kunai knife in his hand.
Although these kids were more mature compared to elementary students in another timeline—even having someone like Itachi, a genius who achieved Kage-level responsibility at age six—Shiki Uzumaki, as an adult from another world, instinctively placed himself on a completely different level.
Naruto had apparently confessed to Sakura again.
Of course, Shiki already foresaw that it wouldn't succeed.
Sakura was also getting restless; he could almost feel her preparing for a perfect confession to Sasuke.
Needless to say, the result would naturally be the same: absolutely impossible.
While watching the future Team 7's (the legendary rookie squad of Konoha) love-hate dynamics begin unfolding, Shiki recalled yesterday.
Yuuma Akimoto had approached him looking rather flustered, asking how she should handle Seiji Ito confessing to her.
Helplessly, Shiki had asked Yuuma, "What do you think?"
But Yuuma had looked like she was about to cry, saying, "I don't know either."
This girl prone to tears really troubled Shiki Uzumaki.
He could only tell her, "If you don't have an answer yet, just set the question aside. Time will reveal everything."
Yuuma nodded vaguely, finally managing not to burst into tears.
"Next, Shiki Uzumaki!"
Hearing his name called, Shiki Uzumaki put down all his thoughts, along with the slight sense of superiority he felt over these elementary school students.
He made his way to another room. The examination area was off-limits, open only to proctors and examinees. Students waiting in the classroom could enter only when their names were called.
Calmly strolling into the testing room, Shiki Uzumaki was even humming a random tune he remembered from somewhere.
Seeing Shiki walk in, Iruka said, "Shiki Uzumaki, please transform into Teacher Mizuki now."
"Yeah, okay." He responded briefly, then began forming hand seals.
After the smoke cleared, someone nearly identical to Teacher Mizuki appeared inside the exam room.
"Great job. Shiki, you've passed."
Iruka gave a slight nod and allowed Shiki to step down.
Although he had expected this exam to be quite easy, Shiki never imagined it would be this effortless.
Even if Naruto has a natural negative aptitude for the Clone Jutsu, he should have passed the previous two exams.
Especially the first one—wasn't that exactly the Transformation Jutsu, which Naruto mastered best?
A flicker of doubt crossed Shiki's mind.
"Next, Naruto Uzumaki!"
Just as he was thinking, Naruto's name was called.
Naruto stood up excitedly. As he walked past Shiki, he gave him a confident thumbs-up.
At this moment, Shiki became even more confused about why Naruto couldn't pass.
But after returning to his seat, Shiki casually opened a medical book as usual—[Common Diseases and Their Treatments].
Not long after, before Shiki could even immerse himself in the knowledge of medicine, a loud slamming sound suddenly came from outside the door.
"If you pull that pointless ninjutsu again, I'll definitely expel you!"
That was Iruka's voice. What had Naruto done this time?
Curious, Shiki turned his gaze toward the doorway. Naruto entered looking rather disheveled, scratching his head as he said,
"I beat Iruka-sensei!"
Jutsu?
Ah, now Shiki finally understood why Naruto had failed the last two exams.
With that kind of self-sabotaging personality, passing was the real surprise.
However, at the end of the day, he was simply too lonely.
Being labeled an idiot was still better than being treated like nothing.
Shiki wanted to say something but stopped himself.
Unless the timing was perfect, even if he did talk to Naruto, he'd likely just brush it aside with laughter and say, "Shiki, what are you talking about? That's not true at all. I'm super strong!"
"Shiki!"
Tenten stood at the doorway, calling out as she always did.
Standing beneath the slightly worn doorway was a pretty girl in a qipao, waiting quietly.
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