The final item was the Three Basic Jutsus assessment.
The so-called Three Basic Jutsus refer to the Clone Jutsu, the Substitution Jutsu, and the Transformation Jutsu.
These are the cornerstones of all Ninjutsu and essential skills that every Ninja must master.
The Clone Jutsu allows a Ninja to create copies of themselves, which can be used to distract or divert the enemy’s attention.
The Substitution Jutsu is a defensive technique that allows a Ninja to swap places with surrounding objects (usually wood) when attacked, thereby avoiding damage.
The Transformation Jutsu allows a Ninja to change their appearance into that of another person or animal, used for disguise or to confuse the enemy.
Although these jutsus are basic, they play a vital role in combat.
As the user’s strength grows, they can be developed and strengthened into extremely powerful abilities.
Seemingly simple, throughout the entire Naruto storyline, one cannot escape these three types of jutsus.
Students practice the Three Basic Jutsus the most during their time at the academy.
Because they know their importance, the subsequent assessments were passed smoothly.
Of course, there was one exception.
Sakura looked at the poop-shaped clone Naruto had produced and let out a long sigh.
The clone lay limp on the ground, completely useless.
Iruka clutched his forehead in disappointment: “Uzumaki Naruto, your Three Basic Jutsus are a failure!” “Ah…
Iruka-sensei, please give me another chance.
I didn’t perform well just now.” Naruto looked at his half-finished clone and kept begging, his eyes unable to hide his sadness.
“Uzumaki Naruto, you will take the make-up exam next time!” Iruka said impartially.
Although he wanted to help Naruto, as a teacher, he had to be fair and just.
“Alright then—” Naruto was like a deflated ball.
The boy was extremely dejected at this moment, having lost all his previous confidence.
Becoming a Ninja had always been the boy’s pursuit.
On the side, some nosy students occasionally let out mocking sounds: “Weren’t you acting cocky just a moment ago?
What, is that all you’ve got?
You can’t even do the Three Basic Jutsus…” Naruto looked a bit pathetic at this moment.
“Hey, Naruto, didn’t you claim you were going to become the Hokage?
Are you really going to give up over such a small difficulty?” Sakura, standing on the side, said softly to the boy.
Naruto turned to look at Sakura, the idol he had always admired, the genius girl who scored full marks in every exam.
The boy’s eyes suddenly regained their luster.
“Hmph, no way!
A make-up exam is just a make-up exam.
I will definitely become a qualified Genin!!” The boy’s words were clear and resonant, firm and powerful.
“Hmm, that’s the Naruto I know.” Sakura couldn’t help but marvel at her own ability to manipulate.
Iruka looked at the two students in front of him and nodded with satisfaction.
Perhaps the two of them could become companions fighting side by side in the future.
If Sakura was there to encourage Naruto, the boy’s future development should be more stable.
After all, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto would attract the attention of teachers and high-ranking officials wherever he went.
Thus, the graduation assessment concluded.
Among the Konoha 9, except for Naruto, everyone else passed.
Sakura and Sasuke even achieved full marks in all three categories, earning a spot on the Ninja Academy’s honor roll of excellent graduates.
Iruka took the students who passed the assessment to the classroom to receive their Genin headbands.
When Sakura received her headband, she touched the Konoha symbol on it with her hand.
A swirl shape, an abstract leaf.
It was the Will of Fire, representing an endless inheritance.
“Sakura, we are finally official Genin, I’m so happy.” Ino looked at the headband in her hand, feeling a bit excited.
“Yes, we are.” Sakura looked at Ino with a smile; she was also very happy.
“Let me put it on for you, Ino.” Sakura picked up the headband and tied it around Ino’s forehead.
Ino did the same for Sakura.
“Next week, the school will assign you team leaders.
Remember to come early, don’t be late.” Iruka-sensei continued to instruct.
“Yes.” Everyone said in unison.
…
A week later, at the school classroom.
Sakura arrived early, looking forward to meeting Kakashi again.
Other students were also eagerly waiting.
Compared to Sakura, they were even more excited because they didn’t know who would become their team-leading Jonin.
Just as everyone was discussing, Naruto swaggered into the classroom.
“Huh?
Didn’t you fail the exam?
Naruto.” Choji bit into the potato chips in his mouth, looking confused.
A triumphant smile bloomed on the yellow-haired boy’s face: “Haha, I am the man who is going to become the Hokage.
How could such a small exam defeat me?
I just didn’t perform well before.” “Tch, stop acting.
He probably just passed the make-up exam.” Student A mocked disdainfully.
Naruto took his words as praise: “Haha, exactly!
I definitely won’t fall behind here.” After speaking, he cast his gaze toward the pink-haired girl beside him.
The boy really wanted to be in the same group as Sakura.
“Co—Congratulations—Naruto-kun.” Hinata, sitting in the back, was blushing, her fingertips tapping nervously.
Hearing that Naruto passed the make-up exam, she was the happiest one.
“Thank you, Hinata.” Naruto didn’t notice Hinata’s shyness at all and responded to the girl generously.
“Ah—Naruto-kun talked to me, then I, I…” Hinata started to babble incoherently.
“Hey, Hinata, what’s wrong with you?” Kiba looked at the girl who was about to faint, full of question marks.
“No, nothing.” Hinata was still blushing, panicking to cover it up.
All of this was seen by Sakura—a proper scene of juicy gossip.
However, Naruto was truly dense; he didn’t even realize that this cute Byakugan princess had long secretly fallen for him.
A moment later, Iruka-sensei walked in with several Jonin.
Among them were Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, and others, but Kakashi was not among them.
Sakura couldn’t help but mutter to herself: This guy really hasn’t changed his habit of being late.
Asuma puffed on his cigarette, slowly exhaling a smoke ring, and said while holding the list: “Students whose names I call, step forward: Nara Shikamaru, Ino Yamanaka, Akimichi Choji.” “Here!” x3.
Ino happily winked at Sakura.
Although it was a pity not to be in the same group as Sakura, Asuma was a Jonin she had always liked.
Not only was he a descendant of the Third Hokage Sarutobi clan, but he also had considerable strength, and his personality was rumored to be great, so he should be easy to get along with.
“From now on, you are members of Team 10.
Follow me!” Asuma narrowed his eyes at the three of them, then turned and left.
Ino waved at Sakura, and the four of them left the classroom.
“Inuzuka Kiba, Hyuga Hinata, Shino Aburame, where are you?” The Jonin Kurenai Yuhi’s voice was full of a mature aura, and a pair of red pupils looked exceptionally beautiful.
“Here!!” x3 “Please take care of me from now on.” Kurenai Yuhi gently reached out and shook hands with the three of them in turn.
She looked like a friendly, careful, and considerate big sister.
Other students were also assigned their teachers.
There were fewer and fewer people in the classroom, and finally, only Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto were left.
“What is this?
When is it our turn?
The Jonin have all left!!” Naruto looked at the empty podium and couldn’t hold his temper.
At this moment, a magnetic voice came from outside the door: “Sorry, sorry, I’m late.” The silver-haired man had his hands in his pockets, saying sorry, but with a leisurely expression on his face.
“What is this?
Is this strange masked uncle our teacher?” Naruto looked up and pointed at Kakashi in front of him, looking disgusted.
“That’s what he said, not me.” Sakura waved her hand awkwardly.
Kakashi had acquired another strange nickname.
Sasuke looked up at Kakashi.
What Sasuke cared about more was the strength of this Jonin in front of him.
“Yes, from now on, I will be the teacher of your Team 7: Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, Uchiha Sasuke!” “Here!” x3 “Hmm…
no spirit, and the voices aren’t synchronized.
Once more!” Kakashi shook his head, expressing dissatisfaction.
“Here!” x3.
“Alright, that’s enough greetings.
Tomorrow morning at six, we’ll meet at Training Ground 7.
I am going to conduct your first Genin training, which is also an assessment!” After speaking, Kakashi formed hand seals with both hands and instantly disappeared from the classroom.
“So fast!” The three of them, Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke, were all shocked.
They could barely see the speed of Kakashi’s hand seals.
Hatake the Copy Ninja really lived up to his reputation.
This was the strength of an Elite Jonin.
Sakura couldn’t help but feel a little excited.
“Yay, we’re finally in the same group, Sakura-chan.” Naruto cheered towards Sakura.
Sakura’s lips twitched.
She had clearly told Naruto not to add the suffix “-chan” after her name.
It was really cringey, but Naruto always turned a deaf ear.
I’ll just beat him up one of these days, Sakura thought.
…
The next day, Konoha Training Ground 7.
The three of them waited for Kakashi for a full three hours at the training ground.
However, during these three hours, Sakura was not idle and took the initiative to act as the organizer for teamwork.
The girl told Naruto and Sasuke that the upcoming training would be one of two forms: either team combat or one-on-one.
Given that Kakashi was an Elite Jonin, it would be too shameless for him to fight one-on-one against the three of them, who were just rookie Genin who had just graduated, so team combat was more likely.
If it was team combat, Sakura had already formulated a detailed battle plan last night based on their individual strengths and Ninjutsu characteristics, and had informed the two of them in detail.
“Wow!
As expected of Sakura, this battle plan is simply perfect!!” Naruto’s eyes sparkled, and he looked at Sakura with admiration.
Even the usually silent Sasuke expressed approval.
The girl in front of him not only had extraordinary strength but also an amazing brain, and her thinking was very clear.
“Sorry, I overslept, everyone.” Kakashi arrived late.
A corner of a small book was poking out of his pocket, and a character resembling “Icha” could be vaguely seen at the end.
Good guy, this person read icha icha paradise all night last night.
No wonder he got up so late today.
Can his body handle this?
Sakura marveled at Kakashi’s endurance and stamina.
“Kakashi-sensei is late again!” Naruto glared at Kakashi, filled with righteous indignation.
“Haha, sorry, it won’t happen next time.” Kakashi smiled and rubbed the back of his head.
A moment later, his face became serious, and he said solemnly: “Well then, today’s training is about to begin.
Your task is to grab the bells.” As he spoke, Kakashi took three bells from his Ninja pouch, bent over, and shook them at Sakura and the others.
The bells collided, making a crisp, pleasant sound.
“Grab the bells?” Naruto looked confused.
“Yes, you need to use every method, use all your Ninjutsu and strength to attack me, and take the bells from me when I’m off guard.” “Remember, you must have the determination to kill me, otherwise you won’t be able to grab them.” Kakashi’s eyes revealed a coldness, and his tone became somewhat frightening.
Naruto and Sasuke were slightly stunned.
They didn’t know in advance that the training would require such a desperate determination.
Having just stepped out of the Ninja Academy, they were somewhat unaccustomed to it.
Sakura was used to it; this was nothing.
“Alright, sensei, you also need to be careful not to get hurt by us!” The girl took the lead in the fight.
Kakashi looked at the Sakura in front of him.
There was no fear in the girl’s eyes, but a hint of excitement that was hard to detect.
It seemed Iruka was right.
This girl had a mind that surpassed her peers.
“That goes without saying.
Then, let’s start now!
I’ll give you five minutes to hide yourselves.
After five minutes, once I discover your tracks, I won’t go easy on you.” What Kakashi said was exactly as Sakura had predicted: it was team combat!
Naruto couldn’t help but mutter: “Wow—Sakura-chan is truly amazing, she even guessed this!” “Swish, swish, swish!” Three figures immediately scattered and fled in three different directions.
“Heh, fast reactions.” Kakashi tucked the bells back into his waist and muttered.
“Shadow Clone Jutsu!” Naruto and Sakura in the shadows each performed the Shadow Clone Jutsu.
The plan was proceeding as scheduled, just as the girl had arranged beforehand.