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That's normal, though.
Kitazawa could only put pressure on the system and wait for the Sage Mode mission to be triggered.
In a sense, it's even better, so he doesn't waste time learning.
After all, learning the Sage Mode is quite painful; one wrong move and you'll be petrified.
I don't know what the side effects of Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Mode are.
Petrification and frogification are side effects that occur only when one practices Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku.
After the two finished lunch, they returned to the Hokage's office.
"Now that I'm full, I'm going to take a nap."
Tsunade said lazily.
"Speaking of which, I've learned Wood Release, aren't you going to give me a reward?"
Kitazawa looked at her and asked.
"what would you like?"
Tsunade sat on the sofa, looked at him, and asked.
"Does that mean I can have anything?"
Kitazawa walked up to her and met her gaze.
The Hokage's office fell silent. The two men stared at each other, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
"of course not."
Tsunade subconsciously looked away and said, "You can only take what Konoha has."
Kitazawa lowered his head and kissed her.
Tsunade's eyes widened in surprise; she hadn't expected him to be so bold.
Although she and Kitazawa had kissed several times, it was mostly by her initiative under unexpected circumstances.
"I've already received my reward. Good afternoon."
Kitazawa licked his lips, took a step back to avoid her kick, and then ran away at lightning speed.
Tsunade stared at his retreating figure, lost in a daze.
The entrance to the Hokage Building.
The secret passage in Kitazawa is really exciting.
But this time Tsunade didn't push him away in time, which means that the two of them got closer again.
Kitazawa smiled and went home.
With nothing much to do in the afternoon, he started watching Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World.
Although the ninjutsu scroll doesn't have a ranking, it's definitely an S-rank ninjutsu, and the learning requirements are very high.
Around 5 p.m., Umino Iruka came over.
He gave Kitazawa the rankings of the students' theoretical exams in the gifted class.
Judging from the rankings, it's about the same as the last monthly exam.
The top three are Nara Shikamaru, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Sasuke.
The one who made the most progress was Kaguya Kimimaro.
He has already reached nineteenth place, which truly impressed Kitazawa.
Jugo and Tayu didn't make much progress either, remaining in the bottom five.
The next day arrived.
Another practical exam for the gifted class.
After having breakfast, Kitazawa and Kurenai headed to the Ninja Academy.
They arrived last; Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kosuke Maruboshi, Chen Baojun, and Kakashi Hatake were already there and chatting together.
"You've come at just the right time."
Maruhoshi Kosuke looked at Kitazawa and said, "We discussed the students we'll be teaching for this month's exam."
"Kimimaro?"
Kitazawa explained, "This time I want to take Kimimaro on a mission."
"No."
Everyone shook their heads.
"Alright, let's group them according to the results of your discussion."
Kitazawa replied nonchalantly upon hearing this.
Nine o'clock in the morning.
The gifted students stood in their usual lines.
"Before the practical exam, I will first announce the group assignments for the first eighteen students."
Kitazawa stepped forward and said.
Naruto Uzumaki, Ino Yamanaka, and the others showed anticipation on their faces.
Who their teammates and teachers are all related to their final ranking.
"I will lead the first team."
Kitazawa said calmly, "The team members are Kaguya Kimimaro, Yamanaka Ino, and Haruno Sakura."
His idea was simple.
Kaguya Kimimaro serves as the main attacker, Yamanaka Ino provides control, and Haruno Sakura is responsible for healing.
However, at the same time, the two of them also possess a certain level of combat ability, which can provide assistance to Kaguya Kimimaro.
However, their strength was ultimately inferior to Kaguya Kimimaro's, so it was difficult for them to steal his thunder.
All I can say is that Kitazawa tried every possible method to complete the mission.
"It's a pity, it would be perfect if Sakura weren't there!"
Yamanaka Ino gave a soft hum and said.
The teacher leading the group was Kitazawa, and she was very happy.
But with Sakura Haruno as my teammate, it wasn't so fun.
"Just don't hold me back."
Sakura Haruno glared at her and said.
"That's what I should be saying to you."
With her hands on her hips, Yamanaka Ino said, "I am no longer the person I used to be!"
"Your relationship is so good."
Rock Lee exclaimed, "It showed me the exhilarating passion of youth."
"What's good about it?"
Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno asked in unison.
Hinata Hyuga felt envious as she looked at them.
She hasn't been able to join Kitazawa's team for the past two monthly exams; I wonder if it will be her turn next time.
"Quiet."
Kitazawa interrupted their argument and continued announcing the group assignments.
The gifted class now has six teachers, so one teacher leads one team.
Kurenai Yuhi is slightly weaker than Kurenai Yuhi.
Kitazawa thought for a moment and then handed Kurama Yakumo to her.
It just so happens that Kurama Yakumo's first teacher was Yuhi Kurenai, and the two were very familiar with each other.
Besides Yakumo Kurama, there are also Hinata Hyuga and Tenten.
This team could put up a fight even if they encountered two or three Jonin.
In addition, with the protection of the secret ANBU, nothing would happen even without Kitazawa.
Hiruzen Sarutobi specifically requested Naruto Uzumaki.
Chen Baojun took Rock Lee, but Kakashi Hatake and Kosuke Maruboshi didn't make any demands.
"That concludes the group assignments."
Kitazawa paused for a moment, then said, "You can go find your team leader now to do the mission."
"Three generations of grandfathers!"
Naruto Uzumaki excitedly went to find Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Uchiha Sasuke, Nara Shikamaru, and others followed closely behind.
"Iruka, the rest of the students are yours."
Kitazawa gave the instructions.
This arrangement can save time to the maximum extent, and the monthly exam can be completed in two or three days.
"Teacher Kitazawa!"
Yamanaka Ino jogged up to him.
"Let's go, let's set off."
Kitazawa patted her head and led Kaguya Kimimaro and Sakura Haruno toward the main gate of Konoha Village.
Chapter 324 Konoha Cursed Seal Squad, Mitarashi Anko
"Teacher Kitazawa, what is our mission this time?"
Yamanaka Ino got there first and arrived at Kitazawa's left side.
She grabbed Kitazawa's arm, leaned out, and gave Haruno Sakura a smug look.
"childish."
Sakura Haruno pouted and said.
"Go to the land of Sichuan."
Kitazawa replied, "The target of this mission is a rogue ninja from Iwagakure named Shigenobu, who is a Jonin."
"Jonin?"
Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno both showed expressions of surprise.
Only Kaguya Kimimaro remained calm.
He was actually similar to Aburame Torune, who came from the Root family; he obeyed orders without ever asking why.
In particular, he obeyed Orochimaru's orders without any conditions.
"With your strength, if you coordinate properly, dealing with an ordinary Jonin should not be a problem."
Kitazawa patted Yamanaka Ino's head and said, "Don't be so surprised."
He had the Anbu investigate Shigenobu beforehand, and found him to be a very ordinary Jonin.
In the context of the Third Shinobi World War, he would be one of those Jonin who would be instantly killed by Minato Namikaze.
"It feels so difficult."
Sakura Haruno thought about it carefully and then looked troubled.
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