Year 7 of Konohagakure, inside the Ninja Academy.
It was evening, and the glow of the setting sun streamed through the window onto the podium, dazzling the children who were listening attentively.
In a row near the back of the classroom, a young boy was intently watching the blackboard.
He wore plain gray clothes, had fair skin, short silver hair, and rare crimson eyes that appeared sharp and spirited.
Bathed in the sunlight from the window, the boy seemed to be enveloped in a faint glow.
The Senju Clan ninja on the podium, tirelessly imparting knowledge, couldn’t help but feel a momentary daze when his gaze inadvertently fell upon the boy, as if seeing another figure.
The boy’s name was Senju Matsuake, six years old this year.
He belonged to the same clan as the teacher on the podium—both were members of the Senju Clan of Konohagakure.
Unlike others in this ninja world, Matsuake’s soul came from another world.
In his previous life, he had died due to an accident, and when he opened his eyes again, he had been reborn into the Senju Clan.
His birth coincided with the early days of Konohagakure’s establishment, just as internal strife had subsided, yet external threats remained unresolved.
As a result, shortly after Matsuake’s birth, his parents sacrificed their lives while on a mission.
Fortunately, the Senju Clan had always been united, and Matsuake’s father was a cousin of Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama.
Thanks to this connection, he received considerable care during his childhood.
As a member of the Senju Clan, especially as a close relative of the God of Shinobi, Matsuake’s innate talent as a ninja went without saying.
However, what truly gave him the confidence to stand firm in the ninja world was more than just that.
In the Naruto World, the later the stage, the more exaggerated the “cheats” became.
The once-impressive Three-Tomoe Sharingan was nothing compared to the Mangekyō Sharingan.
And when the Rinnegan and Tenseigan emerged, even the Mangekyō Sharingan seemed somewhat inadequate.
Compared to the reincarnations of Asura and Indra’s Chakra, as well as figures like the Sage of Six Paths and Otsutsuki Kaguya from the Otsutsuki Clan, the Senju Clan’s bloodline truly paled in comparison.
What truly gave Matsuake the confidence to stand firm in this world, filled with countless secret techniques and Kekkei Genkai, was the “cheat” he had recently awakened.
More accurately, it was “cheats.” His cheat was not a single system, tool, or some “old master” accompanying him to help him grow stronger, but rather a platform.
This platform was called the “Cheat Requisition Platform,” which contained the cheats of the chosen ones from countless worlds.
The method of use was simple: by consuming a certain amount of points, one could requisition or expropriate cheats from other dimensions on this platform.
Taking the same cheat as an example, requisition was temporary and required fewer points, while expropriation meant permanently obtaining ownership of the cheat, naturally requiring more points.
As for the source of points, aside from the points obtained from daily check-ins, daily training and missions also yielded varying amounts of points.
It must be said that the points gained from daily check-ins and training were as meager as mosquito meat.
Moreover, since he was still attending the Ninja Academy, there were few opportunities to trigger missions.
However, little by little adds up.
After more than a month of effort, the points Matsuake had accumulated were about to break through the 100 mark, promising a hopeful future.
As the time for dismissal approached, the teacher on the podium stopped lecturing, and the students’ attention began to wander.
Tap, tap!
The teacher from the Senju Clan extended his right hand and lightly tapped the podium, trying to refocus the students’ attention.
Only after all eyes were back on him did the teacher clear his throat.
“Everyone, listen up.
I have an important announcement.” His gaze swept over the youthful faces in the classroom as he continued, “At the end of this month every year, it’s time for the graduating class to take their graduation exams.
As per tradition, students from non-graduating grades can also apply to take the exam and graduate early.” As soon as his words fell, the students in the classroom reacted differently.
Those born into ninja clans were often unsurprised by the news, their expressions unable to hide excitement and anticipation.
In contrast, some students from civilian backgrounds were taken aback at first, and upon realizing what it meant, they hesitated and felt afraid.
Konohagakure had only been established for a few years, and the Ninja Academy’s system was still far from perfect.
Coupled with the gap in talent and heritage between ninja clans and civilians, the option to apply for early graduation exams had become a necessity.
However, in relatively peaceful times, cases of early graduation to become Genin were rare, while in times of war, there was a greater need to replenish the village’s ninja forces with fresh blood.
Taking in the students’ reactions, the teacher sighed inwardly.
Once one became a ninja, they would truly face bloodshed and cruelty—something he knew all too well, having lived through both the period before and after Konohagakure’s founding.
Fortunately, Konohagakure was not currently engaged in external wars and did not lack Genin, so the standards for the graduation exams had become stricter.
Even students from ninja clans might not necessarily pass.
For these students, it was hard to say whether the tightening of graduation exam standards was a good or bad thing.
“Think it over carefully, and discuss it with your elders at home.
Come to me before class tomorrow if you want to sign up.
Class dismissed.” With that, the teacher from the Senju Clan turned and left the classroom.
The previously quiet room immediately erupted into noisy discussions about this significant news.
At his seat, Matsuake yawned, stood up, and prepared to leave the classroom and head home.
As for whether to graduate early, he had no hesitation or worries—he would simply apply.
Although his “golden finger” had only recently activated and hadn’t yet provided him with any real help, he hadn’t been idle before that.
In fact, whether it was Matsuake or other students from clans like the Uchiha and Hyūga in the classroom, they already possessed the basic qualities of Genin.
However, just as Matsuake was about to leave, he noticed a girl beside him looking worried and conflicted.
After a moment’s thought, he waved his hand in front of her face.
“Tsukuyomi, are you thinking of applying for early graduation?” The boy’s gesture snapped the distracted girl back to reality.
Her flawless white eyes turned toward him, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, whether from nervousness or something else.
“Matsuake-kun, I…” The girl’s name was Hyūga Tsukuyomi, a member of the Hyūga Clan, and her status was quite prominent—she was the youngest sister of the current head of the Hyūga Clan.
In recent years, the Hyūga Clan had strongly supported Konohagakure’s development and maintained close relations with the Senju Clan.
Moreover, since the two were essentially desk mates, their relationship had always been fairly friendly.
However, perhaps due to her introverted nature, Tsukuyomi often appeared somewhat nervous and reserved when speaking with Matsuake.
Yet just then, a rather discordant voice suddenly rang out from the side, and the surroundings instantly fell silent.
“If you don’t even dare to take the early assessment, you might as well pack up and leave now.
Don’t embarrass yourself here!”