Chapter 5 — The Three Jutsu Test
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5d
The classroom buzzed with nervous energy.
Students whispered, shook their legs, tapped their desks.
Today was the final part of the graduation test.
Their chunin instructor entered the room and raised his hand.
"Quiet down," he said. "I will call each of you one by one. You will take the three basic jutsu test. Only those who pass all three will graduate."
Many students gulped.
Some clan heirs sat calmly.
Civilian-born students looked the most nervous.
The first student, a small civilian boy, stood up trembling.
"Start," the teacher said.
The boy performed:
Clone Jutsu
Transformation Jutsu
Substitution Jutsu
All three were sloppy but usable.
"Pass," the teacher nodded.
The class sighed in relief.
Next came clan heirs—one after another:
Uchiha
Hyūga
Nara
Akimichi
Yamanaka
Inuzuka
Aburame
Every clan child passed easily.
Perfect chakra control.
Perfect transformations.
Some even showed off a little.
Many civilians failed.
Some couldn't make a proper clone.
Some couldn't transform.
A few couldn't substitute at all.
Time passed slowly.
The atmosphere grew tense.
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Tenzo Yuta's Turn
The teacher looked at his list.
"Tenzo Yuta."
Tenzo smiled and gave Kazuma a small "thumbs up."
Kazuma nodded back.
Tenzo stepped forward confidently.
First he formed a seal—
Clone Jutsu
Three perfect copies appeared beside him.
"Good," the teacher said.
Transformation Jutsu
Tenzo transformed into the teacher with perfect shape, voice, even the wrinkles on his forehead.
Some students gasped.
Substitution Jutsu
A kunai throw from the teacher—
Puff!
A wooden log appeared, clean substitution.
The teacher smiled slightly.
"Excellent work, Tenzo Yuta. Full marks."
A few students whispered.
"He's really good…"
"Are the Yuta brothers hiding talent?"
Clan heirs didn't bother.
To them, it wasn't impressive.
But civilians were shocked.
Tenzo walked back and winked at Kazuma.
Kazuma smirked.
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Kazuma Yuta's Turn
"Next—Kazuma Yuta."
Kazuma stood up slowly.
This body was not as polished as Tenzo's, but he breathed calmly and walked to the front.
Clone Jutsu
Two clean clones appeared.
Not perfect, but stable.
Transformation Jutsu
Kazuma transformed into the teacher—
Shape slightly rough but recognizable.
"Not bad," the teacher nodded.
Substitution Jutsu
Another kunai throw—
Kazuma substituted on time, reappearing behind the teacher.
"Good. You pass."
A few students whispered again.
"Both brothers passed…"
"They're similar in skill…"
The teacher continued until all tests were done.
By the end, many civilian kids had failed.
Those students were told:
"You will repeat the academy next year. Wait outside."
The door closed softly behind them.
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Receiving the Headbands
Two chunin entered—one holding a box of Konoha headbands, the other carrying ID cards.
"Listen," the instructor announced.
"I will call names. Come forward, receive your ninja ID and forehead protector."
Students cheered quietly.
The clan kids went first.
Then civilians.
Finally—
"Tenzo Yuta."
Tenzo walked up proudly, received his Konoha headband and ID.
He walked back, showing his headband to Kazuma.
"See?" he whispered.
"I'm a ninja now."
Kazuma smirked.
"My turn."
"Next—Kazuma Yuta."
Kazuma stepped forward.
The chunin handed him the Konoha headband.
Kazuma tied it firmly on his forehead.
A warm feeling spread in his chest.
He had died in another world, survived a harsh life, and now—
He was a shinobi of Konoha.
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The Will of Fire
The teacher stepped forward and spoke clearly:
"Congratulations, my students. From this moment onward, you are shinobi of Konohagakure."
The class listened quietly.
"Genin is only the
beginning.
Work hard.
Protect your comrades.
Protect the village.
Follow the Will of Fire."
Everyone nodded seriously.
For Kazuma and Tenzo, this was the true beginning.
Their path as ninja had finally started.