The remaining team assignments proceeded almost exactly as they did in the original timeline.
Kurenai Yuhi led Team 8.
Its members were:
Hinata Hyuga
Kiba Inuzuka
Shino Aburame
Meanwhile, Asuma Sarutobi led Team 10.
Its members were:
Shikamaru Nara
Choji Akimichi
Ino Yamanaka
As the Team 10 names were announced, however—
Iruka Umino’s expression gradually changed.
Because Yoruha’s name still had not appeared.
Iruka subconsciously looked back down at the assignment list again.
Something was wrong.
The classroom slowly became noisy.
“Eh?”
“Why hasn’t Iruka-sensei continued?”
“Is there another team left?”
Meanwhile, Yoruha himself showed no reaction at all.
He sat quietly at his desk, expression calm as ever.
Whether he became a Genin under some Chunin instructor or received another arrangement entirely—
It honestly made little difference to him now.
After inheriting Sakazuki’s strength, becoming a ninja was no longer a matter of survival.
At this point, it was almost a pastime.
But unlike Yoruha—
Iruka became increasingly nervous.
His eyes fixed firmly on the final line of the document.
Inside the Hokage’s office, everyone also noticed the unusual situation.
The crystal ball maintained focus directly on Yoruha.
And the one controlling the Telescope Technique was naturally Hiruzen Sarutobi himself.
The old Hokage silently observed Yoruha’s expression.
Or rather—
The lack of expression.
“Even now, he remains completely calm…”
“This child’s mentality is far too mature.”
Nearby, Kakashi Hatake quietly watched Hiruzen.
“So this is your solution…”
“Special treatment.”
At this point, everyone present realized something abnormal was happening.
There were only thirty-one graduates total.
Standard three-man teams already accounted for nearly everyone.
Which meant—
One person remained unassigned.
And that person was Yoruha.
Even the ordinary Chunin instructors gradually frowned.
Asuma Sarutobi crossed his arms while staring toward the crystal ball.
“What exactly is the old man planning?”
Inside the classroom, Iruka inhaled deeply.
Then finally announced the last assignment.
His voice trembled slightly.
“Team Eleven…”
The classroom instantly quieted.
“Kazuki Yoruha.”
“Directly promoted to Chunin rank.”
“He will enter the Hokage’s Office and temporarily serve as the Hokage’s assistant.”
Silence.
Complete silence.
Everyone froze.
Even the atmosphere itself seemed to stop.
Then—
The entire classroom exploded into chaos.
“WHAT?!”
“A Chunin directly after graduation?!”
“Hokage assistant?!”
Dozens of shocked gazes instantly turned toward Yoruha.
Meanwhile—
Yoruha merely blinked once.
Even he had not expected the Third Hokage to act this openly.
This was no subtle favoritism anymore.
This was blatant promotion.
Iruka looked toward Yoruha with obvious excitement.
“Yoruha…”
“So the Hokage truly recognized your abilities…”
His expression carried genuine pride.
In Konoha, serving directly beside the Hokage carried enormous meaning.
Historically, many future village leaders passed through the Hokage’s office first.
The assistant position symbolized trust.
Potential.
And political significance.
Iruka could not help feeling emotional.
“Perhaps…”
“One of my students may truly become Hokage someday.”
Meanwhile, the rest of the class remained stunned.
Most of them immediately began speculating wildly.
Yoruha’s academy scores were average.
He possessed no famous surname.
No visible talent.
Therefore, their childish logic naturally reached only one conclusion:
Connections.
Background.
Special treatment.
No twelve-year-old student could fully understand what true combat strength meant yet.
Only a few people reacted differently.
Shikamaru Nara frowned thoughtfully.
“…Troublesome.”
“But why him?”
Shikamaru was lazy, not stupid.
Unlike most classmates, he immediately sensed there was hidden information involved.
Meanwhile—
Sasuke Uchiha stared at Yoruha silently.
His dark eyes narrowed gradually.
“This guy…”
“…something’s wrong.”
Sasuke remembered Yoruha vaguely as an average, forgettable classmate.
Nothing more.
Yet now—
That same person skipped directly past Genin rank and became a Chunin under direct Hokage authority.
Even Sasuke, the Rookie of the Year, did not receive treatment like this.
Which meant only one possibility existed.
“He hid his abilities.”
Sasuke slowly clenched his fist beneath the desk.
Since the destruction of the Uchiha Clan, Sasuke cared deeply about one thing above all else:
Strength.
And now someone had suddenly surpassed everyone in the class silently.
Including him.
That naturally irritated Sasuke’s pride.
“I’ll find out what he’s hiding.”
Inside the Hokage’s office, confusion also spread among the instructors.
One Chunin instructor finally asked carefully:
“Hokage-sama…”
“Why was Yoruha promoted directly to Chunin?”
“And even assigned as your assistant?”
“He’s only twelve.”
“His academy record was completely average.”
Another instructor added hesitantly:
“…Does he have some special background?”
That was the most logical assumption from their perspective.
But Kakashi remained silent.
Because unlike the others—
He already understood.
If Yoruha truly was the person who casually created that massive battlefield trench last night—
Then Chunin rank honestly undervalued him.
A twelve-year-old possessing Kage-level destructive capability was terrifying beyond words.
At twelve, Minato Namikaze already displayed Jonin-level talent.
Yet Yoruha potentially stood even higher.
His future ceiling was unimaginable.
Nearby, Asuma studied his father carefully.
Unlike the others, he understood Hiruzen’s personality better.
The Third Hokage would never make such an outrageous decision without reason.
“Father.”
Asuma’s expression became serious.
“Is his ability truly that extraordinary?”
Hiruzen remained calm.
“You’ll understand eventually.”
“But for now…”
“…we will not discuss him further.”
The room fell silent immediately.
Everyone understood the implication.
This matter was classified.
Still—
Whether they liked it or not, Yoruha’s existence would inevitably attract attention after today.
Yet neither Hiruzen nor Yoruha particularly cared.
In truth, if Yoruha had accepted Hiruzen’s offer the previous night—
He might not even be sitting in this classroom now.
The Third Hokage probably would have bypassed the standard ninja structure entirely and elevated him directly into special training.
After all—
Exceptional people always received exceptional treatment.
That truth existed in every world.
Back inside the classroom, Iruka finally completed all assignments before leaving.
Yet almost nobody cared about their own instructors anymore.
Everyone’s attention remained fixed on Yoruha.
Curiosity.
Jealousy.
Confusion.
Admiration.
Fear.
Different emotions filled the room.
And among all the students—
One person reacted most intensely.
Naruto.
Naruto Uzumaki stared at Yoruha while trembling slightly.
The horrifying image from last night replayed endlessly inside his head.
One punch.
Blood everywhere.
Mizuki collapsing into a crater.
To Naruto—
Yoruha had already become synonymous with terror.