"Is it over?"
Naruto asked.
Kakashi was startled, wondering what else he had forgotten.
Naruto's mouth twitched, "Since we passed the test, shouldn't there be a reward?"
"For example, a reward like a new Ninjutsu."
With those words, Kakashi suddenly understood.
He couldn't help but feel annoyed at himself for overlooking such a reasonable reward.
"Very well, what reward do you want?"
When speaking, Kakashi was looking at Naruto.
Naruto was silent for a moment.
Feeling the timing was right, he said:
"Shadow Clone, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
"I feel Shadow Clone Jutsu suits me well."
"I once heard of Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu after learning Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Kakashi was taken aback.
Then the effect of Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu flashed in his mind.
Seeing Naruto brimming with Chakra, he nodded silently.
Indeed, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu is perfect for Naruto.
But... Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu is a forbidden technique.
However, since Naruto brought it up, he must be confident.
And this was Naruto's first time asking, so Kakashi naturally wouldn't refuse.
After that, Kakashi looked at Sasuke and Sakura.
"Hm!"
"Just become stronger— the stronger, the better, no conditions."
Sasuke said coldly.
Facing Kakashi, Sasuke still showed no good attitude.
"If you don't endure others' hardships, don't advise them to be good; otherwise you'll get a Thousand Years of Death and still laugh— let Sasuke see that."
"I want to study medical Ninjutsu systematically."
"In a squad, a Medical Ninja should be assigned."
"My conditions fit perfectly."
"Oh?!" Kakashi blinked.
Looking at Sakura, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Such high resolve?
Hmm... probably because she's been hanging around Naruto.
"Very good."
"Your reward requests are all reasonable."
"Then let's discuss this tomorrow."
"Today's mission ends here. Congratulations again on passing the test."
"Wait, Kakashi-sensei, according to tradition, aren't you supposed to treat us to a meal?" Sakura said innocently.
Kakashi's eye corner twitched.
Yesterday they only ate Ichiraku Ramen, which almost emptied his wallet.
If today they switch to somewhere else— like a BBQ— Kakashi would declare bankruptcy later.
At this moment.
Iruka felt his eyes get a little watery.
Great!
Finally someone understands his pain.
Wuwu~
Since accepting Naruto's identity in the black frame world,
he hasn't bought a new outfit.
Scattered scenes almost appear— even his underwear is torn in the black frame world.
After disbanding.
Kakashi hurried nonstop to the Hokage Building.
Whether the sole surviving Uchiha or the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Both are the top priority of this class division.
In every detail, Kakashi needs to report constantly.
However, when filling out the report, Kakashi erased many unnecessary things.
He even altered a lot of content.
For example, today's battle.
Kakashi only described the three's performance.
He didn't mention his own situation.
Otherwise, given Naruto's displayed strength, it might differ from what Hiruzen Sarutobi knows, and sending someone to monitor would be problematic.
Kakashi wondered how to let Naruto obtain the forbidden Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu reasonably.
This technique fits Naruto perfectly.
If Naruto gets it, Kakashi can't claim he can keep the situation stable today.
One person makes an army.
Kakashi had no doubts at all.
But neither Kakashi nor Naruto knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi had already had this idea.
Especially seeing his underperforming son still unable to fully deal with a small illusion‑type female ninja.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was furious.
These years, big and small matters kept coming, and he was getting a bit overwhelmed.
The Fifth Hokage's affairs can't be rushed, but the future Hokage's assistance can be prepared earlier.
...
After disbanding.
The three also didn't stay in Training Ground No. 7.
"Let's go, Team 8 and Team 10 should have finished their assessments as well."
Sakura nodded repeatedly.
The assessment had kept her nervous all night.
Now that it's passed, she sighed in relief while looking forward to tonight's gathering.
Team Guy has been resting these past few days.
There's plenty of time.
Perfect for celebrating together.
After Kakashi left, Naruto and Sakura showed none of the polished smiles they'd just said, which surprised Sasuke a bit.
But then Sasuke fell silent again.
For a moment, instead of leaving to train, he quietly followed Naruto.
Of course.
Perhaps, after realizing Naruto's strength, he regretted his own arrogance over the years.
Or… this also‑tsundere guy had his taste buds conquered by some blond.
"Why are you still following us?" Sakura raised an eyebrow, turned, and asked, her tone not very friendly.
In fact, Sakura had already seen through Sasuke's little thoughts.
But still, sometimes some things are better handled directly by Naruto; otherwise the effect isn't as good.
Sakura also consciously took those matters onto herself.
"Can't help it, who else is in the same class as Naruto?"
If Ino and Tenten heard that, they'd probably make her regret the whole night.
On the other side.
Inside Exercise Field No. 6.
Ssshh—
Asuma exhaled a puff of smoke.
Looking at the three in front of him, his mouth twitched and he nodded:
"Very good."
"You're the strongest Genin team I've ever seen."
"Congratulations, you passed the assessment."
Hearing that, the three showed no surprise.
They gave no response to Asuma's praise.
Ino raised an eyebrow, glancing at Asuma with a hint of disdain.
Asuma was startled, then shook his head with a smile, preparing to extinguish the freshly lit smoke.
"Then, as a celebration, how about I treat you to a BBQ?"
After thinking, Asuma felt it was necessary to maintain good relations with his students.
After all, these past few days he'd come to understand this.
Now that things have reached this point, it must be done.
Otherwise, Kurenai Yuhi, who is friendly with the three great clans— Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Aburame— would easily become a target for others.
"No, thank you."
"Teacher Asuma, we have other matters, we'll leave now."
Shikamaru shrugged, rejecting Asuma's suggestion.
Asuma was a bit surprised.
His gaze unintentionally fell on Choji.
Refusing BBQ?
What about Choji of the Akimichi clan?
What surprised Asuma was that Choji not only agreed with Shikamaru's words, but also ran faster than anyone.
Ino followed right behind, not willing to stay even a second.
"What a hassle..."
"Fine, Teacher Asuma, see you tomorrow."