Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan

“Uchiha Sasuke cannot continue… the winner is Shion-hime!”

As soon as the referee announced the result of the fight, several individuals swiftly approached the arena. Kuroto and Kakashi, represented the judges, Yui and Izumi from the medical team, Uchiha Itachi from the academy instructor’s side, and Hyuga Hinata along with Uchiha Kiyomi from the trainees’ contingent.

Naturally, Kuroto, Kakashi, and Itachi were the quickest, reaching the arena in the blink of an eye.

Kuroto positioned himself next to the collapsing Shion, catching her in his arms. Despite barely maintaining consciousness, the young girl, with a smug and proud smile, remarked, “Heh, I won, Kuroto-nii,” before succumbing to unconsciousness, her energy completely depleted.

“That you did…” nodded Kuroto with a gentle smile as he infused his Chakra to cover the hole in Shion’s shoulder. Immediate action was necessary to prevent further blood loss and ensure her survival until proper medical treatment could be administered.

At that moment, Yui hurried to Kuroto’s side, expressing concern, “Kuroto-kun… Shion-chan… let me treat her.”

“Hmm,” Kuroto nodded, turning towards Yui and withdrawing his hand from Shion’s shoulder, providing space for Yui to administer the necessary medical care.

“It’s horrible… This girl… I understand she wanted to win, but did she have to put herself in such a dangerous situation?! If that attack was a little off, it would have been her heart that would have been punctured, and she would have immediately died!” Yui expressed a mix of anger and worry. Despite her complaints, she continued the treatment. A soothing green Chakra enveloped Yui as she directed it into the wound, rapidly stimulating the tissues to regenerate and close the hole.

At that moment, Hinata joined them, her expression filled with concern as she looked at the unconscious Shion. “Shion-chan!”

Kuroto patted Hinata’s head, offering reassurance, “Shion will be alright, there’s no need to be worried.”

“Hmm,” Hinata nodded lightly, though traces of worry lingered in her eyes.

While Kuroto, Yui, and Hinata attended to Shion’s injuries, Kakashi, Itachi, Izumi, and Kiyomi focused on Sasuke’s wounds. Although Sasuke’s injuries were less visibly severe than the gaping hole in Shion’s shoulder, they were still significant. Several senbon pierced his body, sealing his Tenketsu and closing his Chakra Pathway. If not handled carefully, these injuries could have serious repercussions, including the possibility of permanent damage to his chakra pathway. Fortunately, Izumi, possessing the necessary medical knowledge, skillfully managed the situation.

After the emergency medical treatment was administered, Yui and Izumi spoke simultaneously, “What can be done here has been done. Their lives are no longer in immediate danger. Next, they need to be transferred to the Konoha Hospital for proper treatment.”

Almost simultaneously, Kuroto and Itachi nodded, “Alright.” They both created a Shadow Clone each, exchanging a brief nod with their respective clones.

The Shadow Clones understood their originals’ intentions, picked up Shion and Sasuke, and, accompanied by Yui and Izumi, left the Konoha Ninja Academy for the Konoha Hospital.

Kuroto and Itachi couldn’t go themselves to the Konoha Hospital; both had to stay behind as the Hokage of Konoha and the Principal of the Konoha Ninja Academy. However, their trust in Yui and Izumi’s abilities was unwavering. With Hyuga Yui and Uchiha Izumi overseeing Shion and Sasuke’s care, they were confident that both would be in capable hands.

After the two children were taken for emergency medical treatment, the audience, including the trainees, finally reacted to the events that had unfolded moments ago.

“Uchiha Sasuke lost?”

“The winner was Shion-hime?”

“But how could Sasuke-kun lose? He’s the strongest!”

“But… the referee clearly announced that the winner is Shion-hime…!”

The majority of the audience struggled to comprehend how Shion ended up winning and why Sasuke lost. After all, Uchiha Sasuke was considered the genius of the Konoha Ninja Academy, boasting the three-tomoe Sharingan, the Chidori, and the Lightning Chakra Stimulation Technique. It was perplexing for many that he was defeated by Shion-hime, who did not possess such remarkable jutsu.

In the end, the audience could only attribute Sasuke’s defeat to him having less Chakra left due to his participation in numerous challenging fights. Unlike him, Shion-hime went through easier battles, winning without exerting too much effort.

Regardless of the audience’s opinions, facts remained facts. Shion-hime emerged victorious while Uchiha Sasuke suffered a loss. The outcome might have been surprising and abrupt, but it didn’t alter the truth. Moreover, experienced shinobi could see through the situation, understanding that Shion-hime’s victory was a result of a well-planned tactic employed against Uchiha Sasuke, leading him into a trap. Therefore, her win was well-deserved.

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In the audience

“I see, so Sasuke was defeated, huh?” muttered Fugaku upon hearing the result.

“Sasuke will be saddened… He wanted to graduate as the best trainee of his year, just like Itachi… alas…” sighed Mikoto. Her emotions were complex at the moment. On one hand, Sasuke’s defeat was not unexpected, as it was part of Godaime’s plan from the start. On the other hand, she felt sadness that her son’s dream couldn’t be fulfilled.

Fugaku consoled Mikoto, saying, “Well, it’s a pity that he couldn’t win and graduate as the top trainee of his year. However, since this will accelerate Hokage-sama’s plan of making Sasuke awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, it’s fine, right? Compared to that, this is a small setback. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and with this defeat, Sasuke will learn that lesson. Moreover, his superiority complex will be broken, allowing him to work hard without looking down on others. That’s very important!”

“Hmm,” Mikoto nodded lightly, turning her gaze to the arena where the Hokage, the Hokage’s Hand, and the Principal of the Konoha Ninja Academy stood.

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At the arena

Kuroto, in his role as the Hokage, stepped forward and addressed the audience, “The trainees displayed extraordinary efforts and determination in their fights. Some matches showcased amazing jutsu, while others, at first glance, may not have appeared as spectacular but relied more on strategy and thoughtfulness. Regardless of the results, regardless of who won and who lost, what matters most is the effort these children have put forth today. For that, I want everyone to appreciate them. This is the least they deserve.”

Immediately, a loud round of applause erupted. Regardless of their background, status as ordinary villagers, Genin, Chunin, Jonin, or elders, everyone applauded the efforts of the trainees, leaving them feeling a mix of embarrassment, excitement, and happiness.

Once the applause subsided, Kuroto stepped back, yielding the stage to Itachi. The principal of the Konoha Ninja Academy stepped forward and announced, “With this, the graduation exam has come to a close. The results will be posted at the Academy’s notice board one week from now, and that’s also when the Genin Squads will be announced. Please look forward to it!”

With that, the Graduation Exam concluded, and the audience began to disperse, returning to their homes with their children.

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After Kuroto and Kakashi separated from Itachi, they were approached by the Elders of Konoha. Elder Hiruzen, with a satisfied smile, approached the Hokage and Hokage’s Hand, “Kuroto, leaving the matters of the Konoha Ninja in your hands was indeed the right choice.”

The standard of the graduation exam organized by the Konoha Ninja Academy today surpassed everyone’s expectations. Compared to this year’s graduation exam, the exams of previous years seemed like child’s play. The children who participated and performed in this year’s graduation exam were extraordinary, and this couldn’t have happened without the changes in the curriculum and policies made by Kuroto. Therefore, Elder Hiruzen genuinely felt the need to praise Kuroto’s efforts.

Kuroto shook his head with a smile, “I only laid the foundation; the effort was actually put in by the children themselves and the instructors. Moreover, the main credit for organizing this graduation exam goes to the young Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan.”

“The children and the instructors, huh?” mumbled Hiruzen with a smile, pondering the current Principal of the Konoha Ninja Academy, ‘Uchiha Itachi, huh? Perhaps appointing him as the Principal of Konoha Ninja Academy was also a very good decision. Maybe with this, the Uchiha Clan can truly become an integral part of the village.’

Elder Hiruzen glanced at the excited children making a fuss around their parents, elders, and friends, laughing heartily. Drops of tears flowed from his eyes as he thought, ‘Shodaime-sama, your dream of wanting to protect children and giving them the necessary training so that they can protect themselves… it seems to have finally started to take form.’ Hiruzen was certain that if these children were to go on missions outside the village, most of them would survive because their basic set of skills was quite advanced and complete. Not all of them might be strong, but they were good enough to keep their lives safe.

As the cacophony of joy reached his ears, he muttered with a smile, “It’s great to be young!” He also entertained the idea of giving time and personally training his grandson Konohamaru in the same manner as these children.

At this moment, Elder Koharu inquired of Kuroto, “Have you considered the squads and their leaders?”

Upon graduating from the academy, Genins are organized into teams of three members, each placed under the guidance of a squad leader tasked with teaching them the intricacies of their roles. Given the varied skills of many Genin, it becomes essential to distribute them into teams strategically, ensuring coverage of diverse areas of expertise. After all, no single individual can master all aspects of the Shinobi Arts, but a well-composed team can encompass a wide range.

Upon hearing Elder Koharu’s query, Kuroto, along with others, including Kakashi, directed their attention to him. Kuroto affirmed, “I have indeed considered it. I plan to collaborate with the Academy’s Principal to form appropriate teams.”

Handling the Class-A students alone would be relatively straightforward for Kuroto, as he could refer to established precedents. Teams that functioned effectively could be maintained, while those with challenges could be restructured without much difficulty. However, with hundreds of graduates, Kuroto recognized the necessity of coordinating with Itachi and the other instructors to meticulously organize and allocate squads.