Chapter Ninety-Nine: Assessing the Opponent
"Inoue, what do you think about Kazuya's application for early graduation!" In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hizashi looked at the early graduation application form of Kazuya Echizen handed in by Naoko Asada in his hand, and said to Inoue River with a smile.
At the age of twenty-five, Inoue Kawa was successfully promoted to Shinobi two years ago, and now he is in charge of the daily security work of the Hokage Ape Flying Sun, which is the most energetic moment in his life.
As soon as Sarutobi Hiza talked about Echizen Kazuya, Inoue Kawa showed a knowing smile, he had protected Echizen Kazuya for two years before, until Konoha Village and Yun Shinobi completely ended the war, and his protection mission was canceled. The two also got along very happily, and after the assassination of Yun Ren, the relationship became even closer.
And in the two years of getting along, Inoue Kawa also admired Echizen Kazuya's talent and personality, and became quite good friends.
"Is this little guy going to graduate? Time flies! Inoue Chuan couldn't help but sigh, and then said calmly: "Three generations of adults, I think Kazuya must have no problem passing the graduation assessment, and he is also eight years old this year, so it is appropriate to graduate at this time." ”
"Well, this little guy's strength is very hidden, even I don't know what kind of combat power he has now, I'm really a little curious!" Ape Feiri touched his beard and said thoughtfully.
Since he had spent a lot of time by Sarutobi's side, Inoue Kawa immediately understood the meaning of Sarutobi, and said with a smile: "Three generations of adults, why don't you let me be the opponent of Kazuya's graduation assessment, it just so happens that I'm also curious about what this kid has reached now." ”
"Well, then I'll leave it to you, I think Kazuya's assessment will definitely be very interesting, and it just happens to let him show his face, there are a lot of people who are curious about me as a disciple," Sarutobi Hichicho was satisfied with Inouegawa's answer, took a puff of cigarette, and said with a smile on his face.
Echizen Kazuya soon received the news that the Hokage had agreed to his participation in the graduation assessment, and his assessment was scheduled for three days later, at the training ground next to the Hokage's office, as for the content of the assessment, the notice did not say, Echizen Kazuya did not have much to worry about, and was ready to be blocked by the soldiers when the time came, and the water would come to cover it.
Three days passed quickly, Echizen Kazuya casually packed up his head, and went out leisurely accompanied by Yamanaka Haiichi and Yamanaka Keiko, he originally planned to go alone, but was decisively rejected by Yamanaka Keiko, and of course Echizen Kazuya had no choice but to let her.
Of course, Xiaoino didn't want to miss such an interesting thing, because he was afraid that Echizen and wouldn't take her, Ino rarely took the initiative to get up early in the morning, dressed himself up beautifully, and then pestered Echizen Kazuya to tie her braids, and then happily rode on the White Emperor, and followed Echizen Kazuya step by step.
By the time Echizen Kazuya arrived at the training ground on time, there were already a lot of people gathered on the sidelines, in addition to some onlookers who heard that someone was going to participate in the early graduation examination and came to see the excitement, there were also some people who knew something about Echizen Kazuya who came to watch after getting the news.
Although the matter of Sarutobi killing Echizen Kazuya did not make a lot of noise, the people in Konoha Village who should know had already known, and after receiving the news that Echizen Kazuya was also going to take a graduation assessment, the people of the Konoha family were of course extremely concerned and rushed to see Echizen Kazuya's success.
Echizen Kazuya recognized many acquaintances on the sidelines, such as Hyunata Hinata, the patriarch of the Hyuga family, Uchiha Fugaku who stood next to Uchiha Itachi, and of course, Nara Shikahisa and Akido Dingza and others.
What surprised Echizen Kazuya more was that he also saw Shimura Danzou on the sidelines, Echizen Kazuya had also seen Tuanzo a few times in Sarutobi's office over the years, he always covered one eye, and his face was stinky. It was the same today, his face was rather ugly, as if everyone present owed him money.
Soon after Echizen Kazuya arrived at the training ground, Sarutobi Hichisaki came to the training ground with three dark Shi Shiran, but Inoue Chuan, who followed behind the three generations, did not wear the mask of the dark part, smiled and winked at Echizen Kazuya, with a meaningful look, and Echizen Kazuya was puzzled.
"I didn't expect so many people to come today, so let's not waste time, let's start now," Sarutobi looked at the people who were waiting for him and smiled kindly, and said quietly, "How is it, Kazuya, are you ready?" ”
"I'm ready, Hokage-sama," Echizen Kazuya said calmly as he walked to the middle of the training ground.
"Well, very good," looking at Echizen Kazuya's confident appearance, Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction, and said with a pleasant face: "Then I'll talk about the rules now, your opponent today is Inoue Chuan, no matter what method you use, as long as you can hold on to Inoue Chuan's attack for ten minutes, you can pass the assessment, understand?" ”
"Yes, Hokage-sama, I see!" Echizen Kazuya solemnly looked at Inoue River, who appeared in the middle of the training ground using the teleportation technique after Sarutobi finished speaking, and said in a solemn tone.
When he knew that his opponent was Inouegawa, Echizen Kazuya knew that today's assessment was not as easy as he imagined, although Inoue Chuan was promoted to Shangnin not long ago, but he was Shangnin, and he was proficient in Fire Escape Ninjutsu, and his strength should not be underestimated.
Although Echizen Kazuya knew that his life would definitely not be in danger, he also knew that if he wanted to pass the assessment, he had to show some real skills.
"Inoue Chuan, isn't he already a shinobi? How did Hokage-sama make him an examiner for the graduation exam? This isn't a mid-ninja exam! ”
"yes, it's really strange, the previous examiners were basically just ordinary shinobi, right?"
"Maybe it's because the strength of the candidates is relatively strong, to be honest, I'd still like to see how long Echizen Kazuko can hold out under Inouegawa!"
"Three minutes, it's great that a newly graduated child can last three minutes under the hands of Shangnin! What's more, he graduated early! ”
After hearing the arrangement of the ape flying and slashing, everyone on the sidelines talked about it.
As soon as he heard that Echizen Kazuya's opponent was Inoue River, Yamanaka Hai wanted to oppose it, Kazuya's assessment was just a graduation exam, and he couldn't figure out why the Hokage would arrange a Kaminobu to be his opponent, but thinking that Sarutobi Hizashi would definitely not be good for Echizen and Kazu, Yamanaka Haiichi pressed the doubts in his heart.
"Ah, is my brother's opponent Uncle Inouegawa? Now my brother is in trouble, Uncle Inoue Chuan is still very powerful! As soon as he heard the words of the ape flying sun, Ino grabbed the two braids and said cutely.
Because of Echizen Kazuya, Ino also knows Inoue Kawa and knows that Inoue Kawa is Kamishinobi, although he doesn't know very well what Kamishinobi represents, but under the influence of his ears and eyes, Ino still knows that Kamishinobi is very powerful, because her father Yamanaka Kaichi is Kamishinobi, and in the little girl's heart, her father is the most powerful person, more powerful than her brother.
"Xiaobai, do you think my brother can win?" Ino, who was a little distressed, scratched the ears of the White Emperor and asked in a glutinous tone.
Xiaobai is Ino's unique name for the White Emperor, the little girl thinks the White Emperor is too ugly, so she keeps calling the White Emperor "Xiaobai", and the White Emperor, who protested to no avail, finally had to give in, and reluctantly accepted this name that was extremely inconsistent with its majestic appearance.
The White Emperor shook his ears and screamed with a full breath, expressing his confidence in Echizen Kazuya to Ino.