Hearing that Yagami was willing to accept the consideration, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction.
Then he asked several questions about Yagami's experiences over the years and his day-to-day life.
Finally, after a few more words of concern, he instructed Minato, "Take Yagami to the nearby training ground. I'll come over shortly to conduct the assessment."
"Yes, Lord Third."
Minato responded, and the two exited the Hokage's office.
Once they stepped out of the Hokage building, Yagami quietly let out a breath of relief.
Although Hiruzen's questions were not as aggressive as Danzo's, he had essentially asked about everything a person under surveillance would be monitored for.
Compared to Danzo's bluntness, Hiruzen's political finesse was far superior — he appeared kind, but he missed nothing.
"How credible do you think his words are?"
After Yagami and Minato left, Danzo immediately questioned Hiruzen.
"Don't doubt it," Hiruzen replied, lighting his pipe again. "Judging from his expression and answers, he did not seem to be lying."
"As the Hokage, you determine truth by appearance?" Danzo snapped.
In his opinion, the safest approach was to arrest Yagami immediately and interrogate him in Konoha's torture division.
That was the most secure method.
Hiruzen exhaled a slow smoke ring.
"If that is how you see it, then leave measuring his strength to me."
Seeing that Hiruzen had no further intention of explaining, Danzo turned sharply and walked out.
Minato, as Yagami's recommender, could not act as his examiner.
So Hiruzen needed to find another Jōnin to challenge Yagami for the assessment.
"Do as you wish," Hiruzen said with a shake of his head.
They had known each other their entire lives — he understood Danzo's character completely.
As long as it did not endanger Konoha's core interests, Hiruzen was willing to overlook Danzo's behavior.
…
The training ground the Hokage referred to was beside the Ninja Academy.
Since classes had already ended, the area was completely empty.
Yagami and Minato arrived first, chatted briefly, and before long, Hiruzen and Danzo approached.
Behind them stood a young man with a cold expression and an Uchiha clan fan crest on his clothes.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," Hiruzen said with a smile. "This is Uchiha Eikō, currently the deputy captain of the Konoha Police Force. He will be your challenger."
The introductions had barely ended before Uchiha Eikō clicked his tongue and walked straight into the field with impatience.
He was not pleased.
He was a member of the prestigious Uchiha clan.
He was the deputy captain of the Konoha Police Force.
And they wanted him to act as a challenger for a civilian ninja?
Are they looking down on me?
But although Uchiha Eikō simmered with indignation, he didn't dare defy direct orders from the village leadership.
So he directed all his dissatisfaction at Yagami instead.
"Hey. You. Get over here."
Eikō glared at Yagami with open contempt.
"When I'm done with you, I'm going back to patrol."
Yagami had been wondering why they assigned an Uchiha as his examiner when there were so many Jōnin in the village.
But before he could think further, Eikō's arrogant Provocation made him frown.
Ten years he had lived in this world.
Ten years of adjusting and holding back.
And just when his system finally returned… someone decided to act tough in front of him.
"In that case," Yagami said calmly, stepping forward, "please guide me well."
Danzo's lips curled faintly at the sight of the two sizing each other up.
"Begin!" Hiruzen announced.
Swish—swish—swish—
Before the echo of Hiruzen's voice faded,
Uchiha Eikō had already drawn three kunai and hurled them at Yagami — aiming for the face, chest, and abdomen.
At the same time, he dashed forward at full speed.
As a proud Uchiha, being told to test a mere civilian was insulting.
He intended to finish this quickly — to show the gap between the clans and ordinary ninjas.
[BULLET TIME!!]
The instant Eikō moved, Yagami activated bullet time.
The three kunai slowed to a snail's pace in his vision.
He could clearly see their trajectories.
woosh
He tilted his head, letting the first kunai glide past his cheek.
As he lifted his right hand, the second kunai practically fell into his palm.
It looked as if Eikō had intentionally thrown it to him.
Clang—
He used that same kunai to deflect the third one with perfect precision.
Outside the field, Hiruzen, Danzo, and Minato were all slightly surprised.
The attack wasn't dangerous to them, but to counter three kunai so smoothly without moving from his spot — that required exceptional technique.
"Hmph."
Though momentarily surprised, Eikō quickly smirked after noticing Yagami wasn't retreating.
Because once an Uchiha activates their Sharingan—
Their insight becomes unmatched.
They can read ninjutsu, taijutsu, illusions — even see muscle movement patterns and predict attacks.
In close combat, that advantage was overwhelming.
"I'll show you the difference between you and the Uchiha!"
The moment the thought formed, his eyes spun open —
Sharingan activated.
He already foresaw Yagami losing within seconds.
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