Inside the Ninja Academy classroom.
All the students of the class had already arrived.
Including Uzumaki Naruto, whose body was wrapped with bandages, he was also present.
Because it was graduation day, everyone was extremely excited.
After all, after studying for six years, what they wanted most was to become real shinobi, carry out real missions, and step onto the path of gaining fame and recognition.
Even Sasuke, who had already begun to darken slightly, was filled with excitement.
Click.
Pushing open the classroom door, Yagyu walked in.
Whoosh.
Immediately, everyone in the classroom looked toward Yagyu with burning gazes, their eyes filled with anticipation.
All the students present knew that team assignments were about to happen.
And Yagyu was obviously the golden thigh among all thighs.
If someone could become Yagyu's teammate, then whether it was mission safety or efficiency in the future, both were practically guaranteed.
Just as the classroom quieted down because of Yagyu's arrival.
Naruto, who had been lying on his desk happily touching the ninja forehead protector on his head, suddenly stood up excitedly.
"Yo, Yagyu, you finally came!"
As he spoke.
Naruto walked toward Yagyu with a proud grin under everyone's curious gaze.
"Yagyu, I got scolded by Grandpa Third Hokage last night, but he specially allowed me to graduate."
Standing in front of Yagyu, Naruto grinned brightly.
"After school later, I'll treat you to ramen, how about it?"
Actually, Naruto didn't fully understand the situation either.
But because of what Yagyu said to him last night, and the feeling Yagyu gave him, Naruto had confirmed one thing.
Yagyu Sosuke had never treated him like a monster. Instead, he treated him as a classmate and a friend.
And that was exactly what Naruto needed the most.
"Congratulations on graduating."
Seeing Naruto's bright and infectious smile, Yagyu's usually expressionless face—at least in the eyes of the class—showed a smile.
"As for treating me to ramen, let's save it for another time. I have something else to do later."
Clap clap.
As he spoke, Yagyu patted Naruto's shoulder and walked toward his seat.
"Then it's a promise!"
Naruto called out happily.
Yagyu nodded in response and did not refuse.
After sitting back in his seat.
Ino leaned toward him with a puzzled expression.
"Sosuke, when did you become so close with Naruto? I've never seen you two playing together before. And you even came here with such complete gear?"
Shaking his head slightly.
Yagyu showed a faint smile.
"You'll find out soon enough. As for Naruto… last night I received a secret mission, and it was related to him."
Got it.
When Ino heard the words secret mission, she obediently stopped asking further questions.
Shinobi missions were usually confidential. If Yagyu didn't say anything, she wasn't allowed to ask.
They did not wait long in the classroom.
Iruka soon walked in, holding a document in his hand.
After telling everyone to return to their seats and quiet down.
Iruka looked toward Yagyu in the corner.
"Sosuke, the Hokage has asked you to go directly to the Hokage Tower. Your assignment will be personally told to you by the Hokage."
All the students in the class turned their eyes toward Yagyu.
There was both uncertainty and a sense that it was only natural.
The fact that Yagyu was the Third Hokage's final disciple was no secret in Konoha.
As for Yagyu himself, who was the center of attention, his expression showed no surprise.
"I understand. Thank you, Iruka-sensei."
After nodding to Iruka, Yagyu stood up.
Casually forming a hand seal.
Whoosh.
In a burst of wind, Yagyu's figure vanished directly from the classroom without a sound.
Only a single leaf slowly drifted down onto a desk.
Konoha's signature Body FlickerJutsu.
D-rank Konoha Body Flicker.
Seeing this scene.
Except for Ino, who already knew about Yagyu's strength, and Naruto, who had witnessed it last night.
Everyone else's eyes widened and their breathing paused.
"So strong!"
"So that's Yagyu's real strength?"
"As expected of the top graduate!"
"…"
The voices of discussion and amazement filled the room.
Iruka did not stop them.
After all, Yagyu was also a student he was proud of.
Only one person had an unpleasant expression at that moment.
Sitting in the front row, Uchiha Sasuke's face showed shock, his eyes slightly widened.
"Damn it!"
His fists clenched tightly as shock and unwillingness surged in his heart.
"Has that guy's strength already reached this level?"
However, the moment did not last long.
Iruka looked at the entire class.
"Alright! First of all, congratulations to all of you for successfully graduating…"
Iruka's voice pulled everyone's attention away from Yagyu's dramatic exit.
Then he began offering graduation congratulations.
And finally,team assignments.
…
Hokage Tower.
After leaving the academy, it did not take long for Yagyu to arrive outside the Third Hokage's office.
Knock knock knock.
He gently knocked on the door.
"Come in."
The aged voice of the Third Hokage came from inside.
Yagyu pushed the door open and entered.
Whoosh.
The moment he stepped inside, Yagyu felt numerous gazes filled with different emotions fall upon him.
After a brief pause, he looked around the office.
Many Elite Jonin, Jonin, and Special Jonin were gathered there.
These people were the instructors for the newly graduated academy students.
Although their strengths varied, there was no doubt that all of them possessed extensive mission experience.
Among them, the most eye-catching were the group of Elite Jonin at the front, led by Kakashi.
After glancing at them briefly, Yagyu withdrew his gaze.
He looked toward the Third Hokage seated behind the desk.
"Sensei, I'm here."
The Third Hokage simply nodded casually in response.
Then he looked at all the Jonin in the office who were about to become squad leaders.
"All the team assignments have been completed."
The Third Hokage spoke while smoking his pipe.
"Next, the important task of nurturing the future generation will be entrusted to all of you. I leave it in your hands."
Whoosh.
All the Jonin bowed in unison.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
After responding.
The Jonin who already knew which squads they would lead began leaving the office one after another.
Even Kakashi and the others were no exception.
However, as they left, each of the Jonin cast curious glances at Yagyu.
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