Sixteen Years Old, The Fourth Generation of Mizukage

The next day.

The members of the exchange team were divided into several different groups with their own thoughts, and each started their first day of new life in Kirigakure under the leadership of the guides sent by Kirigakure.

Konoha students who were still in school were taken to Kirigakure's re-expanded ninja school by Mitarashi Anko, and then received a test question from the school's teacher that had a completely different focus from Konoha's ninja school, and were Inform Kirigakure that they will be assigned corresponding courses during the exchange semester based on their answers in the test.

With doubts, Uchiha Itachi carefully answered all the questions in the test based on the various knowledge he had learned in the Uchiha clan's clan studies, as well as the different concepts he had received from all parties during this period. He gave extremely detailed answers and handed in his answer sheet half an hour in advance.

Then, he was taken out of the classroom where the test was conducted by the Kirigakure chuunin who was in charge of invigilating the exam, and along with the answer sheet, he was handed over to another teacher in the ninja school.

"Well, I completed all the test questions half an hour in advance, and gave very serious answers to each question... No wonder they asked me to come and communicate with you."

Yakushi Kabuto, who was preparing today's lesson plan, pushed up his glasses, looked thoughtfully at the junior in front of him with puzzled and confused eyes, and then asked in a gentle tone:

"If you have any questions you want to ask, just ask them directly. As a teacher, answering students' questions is one of my jobs. Even if Itachi-kun is just a temporary exchange student who comes to Kirigakure's ninja school to study, I will do my best. I’ll help you in any way I can.”

Hearing Kabuto Yakushi's gentle tone that could be described as persuasive, Uchiha Itachi touched the hair hanging down from his temples with mixed emotions, and then asked unhappily: "Well, I know this question may be a little offensive, but... ...Teacher, you are only the age of a student, right?"

"Well, I knew you would ask this."

Kabuto Yakushi shrugged, opened his desk, took out his employment document as a ninja school instructor from the drawer, pushed it towards the other party, and then said in a calm tone:

"As you can see, Yakushi Kabuto is a special instructor of the Kirigakure Ninja School's Medical Ninja Course, and is also a formal member of the Kirigakure Medical Ninja Force."

"……sharp."

After Uchiha Itachi sincerely praised the other person's talent, he politely closed the document and handed it back to Yakushi Kabuto's hand, and then asked Yakushi Kabuto in a serious tone of voice:

"Then, if my answer sheet is delivered to you, will it have any impact?"

"It won't have any impact. It's just for me, my age, to chat with you so that you don't get too nervous. The course arrangements will be carried out according to the same standards as everyone else."

As Kabuto Yakushi said this, he began to correct Uchiha Itachi's test answers. Looking at Kabuto Yakushi's familiar and quick movements, Uchiha Itachi also sat quietly on the chair and waited silently. Yakushi Kabuto’s grading results are here.

About five minutes later, Kabuto Yakushi finished grading the test papers, adjusted his glasses, and said thoughtfully:

"Well... Judging from the relevant questions in the regular ninja courses, you have a very solid grasp of these theoretical knowledge. If we evaluate it according to previous standards, you are already an excellent genin who can graduate from the school."

"But?" Uchiha Itachi picked up the topic at the right time.

"But after the Yondaime began to reform the education system and education courses, even a genius like you must stay in the ninja school for seven years before he can officially graduate and make a decision on whether to become a ninja. Woolen cloth."

Kabuto Yakushi spread his hands towards Uchiha Itachi and said with a smile.

"Do you have to stay in the ninja school for seven years?" Itachi Uchiha frowned, wondering why Kaguya Rei would carry out such an educational reform that restricted the growth of geniuses, "Even if I can already Even if I get full marks in all the courses taught in the school, can’t I graduate early?”

"Well, for this, I have to quote what the Yondaime said at the Jonin meeting to discuss this reform, against all opinions."

Kabuto Yakushi coughed twice, and then imitated the scene he saw as much as possible, using an undeniable indifferent tone, trying to reproduce and repeat Kaguya Rei's speech at that time:

"In a person's life, there are many opportunities to hold a sword and join the battlefield, but the opportunity to absorb knowledge, understand the past, think about the present, and imagine the future without worries is only a short time in school... Those who have not learned to think in school will be nothing more than a dull knife without self and will, which can be wielded by others throughout their lives."

"Kirigakure, you don't need so many dull knives."

After saying that, Kabuto Yakushi picked up the tea he had put aside and sipped it while carefully observing the changes in Uchiha Itachi's expression.

"Understand the past, think about the present, imagine the future...?"

Uchiha Itachi repeated the few words he thought were the most valuable, looked down at his hands, and remained silent for a long time. It wasn't until Kabuto Yakushi finished drinking the tea in his hand and put the empty cup back on the table with a low sound that Uchiha Itachi raised his head again and looked at Kabuto Yakushi's empty face. The face that was much older than mine asked softly:

"Then, in Mizukage-sama's education reform, there should be special courses for these children who have learned to think early, right? Just like... Kabuto Yakushi-senpai, you are like this?"

"You are very smart. Itachi-kun is regarded as his successor after Shisui-senpai leaves the Uchiha clan. He is worthy of his reputation."

Kabuto Yakushi applauded the other party's keen insight. After looking up at the clock hanging on the wall of the office, he stood up holding the lesson plan he had prepared and walked out of the office. , while saying to Uchiha Itachi:

"Sorry, my class time is coming soon. I don't have time to talk to you in more detail. The course selection list for special courses is on my desk. If you are confident and interested, you can follow the above requirements. Choose a special course and submit an application. After passing the assessment, you can participate in internships and auditions for the corresponding course."

"It doesn't matter if you can't make up your mind at the moment. With your talent, there should be many courses that you can pass the assessment and try out. It's not too late to listen to more and see more before making the final choice... After all, this is For a long period of time, you will need to study the courses wholeheartedly, so you can’t just pick them up and be done with it——"

"Ah, Kabuto-senpai~ Can you spare some time for me to answer questions in today's class?"

"If you listen carefully to the class, you won't worry about your name being called, Lan Yue."

"Ah ah, but Kabuto-senpai's recent lessons are really easy to enlighten people..."

Kabuto Yakushi's voice mixed with a cheerful and lively female voice and gradually faded away, while Uchiha Itachi followed the prompts he left and walked to his desk and picked up the list with the names of many special course items. , and then, at a glance, I took a fancy to one of the most demanding courses above——

Restoration and research of the history of the ninja world, mentor: Rei Kaguya.