Chapter 16 - 16 (1/2)
There was a graduation application on the Hokage's desk. He was smoking his pipe in front of the window when he asked Yamashiro Yen: ”Yen, do you think that Ryo can successfully graduate?”
”Hokage sama, if it is an ordinary exam, he will definitely be able to pass.” His reply is not unexpected, as Ryo was already at that level 2 years ago.
The Hokage did not want Ryo to graduate early. As Ryo and Sakumo expected, he didn't want him to leave the hospital, as nobody in that hospital was remotely comparable to him!
After thinking about it for a while, the Hokage decided that it's better for Ryo and the village that he stays at school for a little more time. He didn't reject the application that's been delivered by Yen, but he decided that tomorrow's test will have a lesson for him about always being able to learn more, a lesson that will be harsh enough that it will push him away from early graduation. That way, he can take his time and work in the Hospital!
”Yen, I agree. You go to inform Ryo Kun to come at 9 am tomorrow, at the 3rd training ground.”
”Yes, Hokage sama!”
Yen informed Ryo about the examination time.
”It's really exciting.” It was clear to him that it won't be an easy graduation, but he had enough confidence to have no doubts about success.
The next day, 9 Am, at the 3rd training ground, Ryo was right on time.
”Ryo kun, you made this old man wait for you, not too kind of you!”
”Hokage sama, it's 9 am still, you were just too early.”
”Ha ha ha, you look very confident!”
”Of course, If I wasn't sure of success, I wouldn't have applied.” Ryo was standing straight!
”That's good! So today's challenge is not that hard. This Shinobi, don't get defeated by him for 10 minutes, and you'll become a ninja!” the 3rdonce again redefined the meaning of shameless!
One is a student from the Ninja School and the other is an Uchiha! One of his tribe's Chunins! The fact that he is a Chunin is enough to make many people escape, without mentioning the usual difference between Yamanaka's and Uchiha's.
”Hokage sama, this is .. bad.” Yamashiro yen didn't want to see his student suffer.
”It's all right, Yamashiro sensei.” Ryo comforted his teacher.
”See? He's not objecting. No need to complain Yen”
”Hokage Sama, let's get this started!” Ryo has waited for so long to see the pure blood Sharingan In action!
The untouched confidence portrayed by Ryo made the 3rd feel uneasy. He took a look at Ryo who was so eager to fight on one side, and at the Uchiha who had enough strength to be amongst the elite. He took a breath and announced:
”The exam starts!”
The Uchiha Chunin, who looked like he's in his 20's looked down on Ryo and said:
”Kuzo, being a ninja is no child's play. You should just forfeit now or you'll get hurt!”
”I advise you to use your Sharingan from the get go, or you will get overwhelmed by my speed, I can't promise that you won't get hurt.”
”Kuzo! You're looking for death.”
The Uchiha was so angered that he started forming seals right away: [Katon: Fireball Jutsu!]