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He sensed that something was wrong.
If you don't awaken the Sharingan, you can't get first place. If you awaken the Sharingan, you still can't get first place. Isn't it a waste to awaken the Sharingan?
No, that's not right. This time there wasn't even a second place. Last time there was at least one second place.
Thinking about this made Uchiha Sasuke feel even more withdrawn.
"Senior Kitazawa."
Iruka Umino handed over the roster and said, "This is the ranking for this month's exam."
"Thank you for your hard work, Iruka."
Kitazawa took the class roster and walked towards Class 1A.
All the students stopped talking and looked at him.
"I will announce the rankings of the theory exam first."
Kitazawa said calmly, "First place, Sakura Haruno."
"too……"
Sakura Haruno stopped halfway through her sentence.
After all, Sasuke Uchiha didn't get first place, so if she were to act too excited, it would only add fuel to the fire.
"Second place, Uchiha Sasuke... Twelfth place, Uzumaki Naruto... Thirteenth place, Inuzuka Kiba..."
Kitazawa continued reciting.
"Oh no, how did I become number thirteen?"
Kiba Inuzuka clutched his head in anguish, saying, "Thirteenth place is bad enough, but I'm still one place below Naruto."
"Hey, remember to treat me to Ichiraku Ramen!"
Naruto Uzumaki said happily.
I got first place in the practical exam, and even surpassed Kiba Inuzuka in the theoretical exam. I got to eat Ichiraku Ramen for free. I'm so happy!
"hateful!"
Kiba Inuzuka clenched his fist and said, "I'll teach you a lesson once I get the right ninja dog!"
"The rankings for the practical exam are now being announced."
Kitazawa turned another page of the roster.
"coming!"
Naruto's spirits lifted, and anticipation appeared on his face.
"First place, Naruto Uzumaki."
Kitazawa said with a smile.
"Hahaha!"
Naruto Uzumaki pressed his forehead and said triumphantly, "I'm number one again!"
"...?"
Uchiha Sasuke looked completely bewildered.
How can you imitate me?
That was clearly my move!
"Second place, Kurama Yakumo."
Kitazawa recited again.
Kurama Yakumo was relatively calm.
For her, it doesn't matter what her ranking is; the most important thing is being able to attend school normally.
However, Naruto Uzumaki's words just now gave her a lot of encouragement.
Now that she has recovered, she should work even harder.
"Third place, Hinata Hyuga."
Kitazawa paused for a moment and then said, "Fourth place, Uchiha Sasuke."
Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but take a half step back.
Fourth place—what a humiliating ranking!
He used to ignore the second-place finisher, but now he realizes that the second-place finisher is not bad either.
wrong!
As an Uchiha, his goal should be to be number one!
"The rankings for both the theoretical and practical exams are now complete; the next step is the official overall ranking."
Kitazawa glanced at it, somewhat surprised, but still announced, "First place, Hinata Hyuga."
"Eh?"
Hinata Hyuga, who had been quiet all along, subconsciously looked up, her face full of surprise.
"Hinata actually came in first place?"
Yamanaka Ino looked surprised and asked.
"Hinata, you ranked third in both the theory and practical exams."
Nara Shikamaru analyzed, "Naruto ranked first in the practical exam, but his ranking in the theoretical exam was relatively average, and the same goes for Sakura."
"That's true."
Kiba Inuzuka couldn't help but smile and said, "That's what you call true strength comes from comprehensive strength."
Hinata Hyuga's first-place finish was partly due to luck, in their opinion.
After all, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha scored higher than her in the theoretical exams, while Naruto Uzumaki and Yakumo Kurama scored higher than her in the practical exams.
"Second place, Uchiha Sasuke."
After Kitazawa finished reading, everyone looked on in astonishment again.
Nara Shikamaru gave his usual explanation.
The main problem is that Naruto Uzumaki and Yakumo Kurama ranked much lower than Sasuke Uchiha in the theoretical exam.
"I'm actually second place?"
Uchiha Sasuke felt a joy of having something lost and then regained.
But he quickly realized what was happening.
Why am I happy about second place?
Sasuke Uchiha's smile froze, and his expression returned to blank.
"The rankings have been announced. The rankings for the entire grade will be posted tomorrow. You can check them out if you're interested."
Kitazawa clapped his hands and reminded him, "Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday, you have to go to school."
"Come and collect your report card now."
Iruka Umino called out from a short distance, "Now that you've got your report card, you can go home!"
The students from Class A of Grade 1 immediately crowded around.
Some are happy, while others are sad.
Kitazawa stood still and waited.
"Teacher Kitazawa, let's go."
Holding his report card, Naruto Uzumaki said with a smile, "Perfect timing to let the Third Hokage see my grades!"
"The Hokage will be very happy."
Kitazawa smiled and said.
Compared to Hiruzen Sarutobi in the original work, the current Hiruzen Sarutobi is much less troublesome.
After all, that Naruto Uzumaki had poor grades and caused trouble every day; he even dared to graffiti on the Hokage Rock.
The two arrived at the Hokage's office.
Just as Kitazawa was about to knock on the door, Naruto Uzumaki pushed it open and ran inside.
Did you learn this from Tsunade?
"Three generations of grandfathers!"
Naruto Uzumaki exclaimed excitedly, "Look at my report card!"
"Lord Hokage."
Kitazawa followed closely behind and greeted him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly in response, then looked at Naruto Uzumaki's report card.
Thirteen in the theory exam wasn't a big deal, but first place in the practical exam surprised him.
Because he remembered that there was also a Kurama Yakumo in Class A of the first year.
In order to establish a psychological medical ninja training system, Hiruzen Sarutobi conducted an extremely detailed investigation of the key figures.
In other words, he was well aware of just how powerful Yakumo Kurama's bloodline limit was.
Under normal circumstances, Naruto Uzumaki would not be able to defeat her using only taijutsu and the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.
"How did you defeat Yakumo?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked curiously.
"That's how it is!"
Naruto Uzumaki excitedly recounted his battle with Yakumo Kurama.
Although some parts have been embellished, the general account is close to the truth.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was very satisfied.
But it wasn't Naruto's strength that satisfied me, but rather his fighting spirit.
This fighting spirit, without exaggeration, is worthy of a Hokage.
"My third grandfather, there's one very strange thing."
Naruto scratched his head and said, "I was able to break through Yakumo's genjutsu because an orange tail lashed out at me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze sharpened.
He knew perfectly well who that tail belonged to.
"Three generations of grandfathers."
Naruto Uzumaki looked on expectantly and asked, "What's with that tail?"
"I have a clue, but I need to confirm it."
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained expressionless and said with a smile, "I'll come find you once I've confirmed it."
"Grandpa, I'll be waiting for you!"
Naruto Uzumaki didn't feel disappointed; on the contrary, he was very happy.
"Naruto, you should go back first."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Kitazawa and said, "I have some things to discuss with your teacher."
"Goodbye to the third generation of grandfathers, goodbye to Kitazawa-sensei."
Naruto Uzumaki left the Hokage's office with his report card.
"Kitazawa".
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and asked, "How are things going between you and Tsunade?"
Kitazawa was taken aback.
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