Chapter 62: Passing the Test

Even with a meticulously prepared genjutsu, the timing was spot on, but the huge gap in strength remained fundamentally unchanged.

Next, Yan would face a counterattack from Yuzhibo Chongzheng.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Fortunately, at this moment Dong Shilang's sword in hand succeeded in saving the situation, interrupting Chongzheng-sensei's follow‑up attack.

Afterwards, the three took turns attacking Chongzheng-sensei while covering each other.

The battlefield gradually shifted from the woods back to the open training ground.

During this time, they took turns using the ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu they had mastered, and Dong Shilang repeatedly tried to use the Body Flicker Technique to snatch the bell from Chongzheng-sensei's waist.

Chongzheng-sensei dealt with their various attacks using only the simple Three‑Body Technique and basic physical fitness, his demeanor relaxed and composed, giving no hint of how much strength he was actually using.

Even so, after only about an hour, they were already overwhelmed. Dong Shilang fared better—at least he could still stay on his feet.

Yuzhibo Zhe, meanwhile, braced his hands on his legs, drenched in sweat. His ragged breathing wouldn't stop, his legs trembled, and he could barely stand.

As a girl, Yan's stamina was even worse than the two boys; she simply sat down on the grass, her face pale, looking utterly exhausted after intense exercise.

【Did I take this too seriously?】

【Judging by their initial attack coordination, they've already passed!】

【And that little girl Yan obviously intends to give up!】

Seeing that, aside from Dong Shilang, the other two had reached their limits, looking utterly unable to continue, Yuzhibo Chongzheng realized belatedly.

In particular, noticing that Yuzhibo Yan was already sitting on the grass, looking like she intended to give up, he regretted it deeply, feeling that he had indeed gone too far.

【Did I not hold back enough?】

【I remember when our teacher tested us before, in the end we seemed to have snatched the bell!】

As Yuzhibo Chongzheng undertook his first duty as a guiding Jonin, clearly lacking experience, after realizing he had overexerted himself, he hurriedly began recalling how he and his teammates used to compete for the bell.

If he hadn't recalled it, it would have been fine, but once he remembered his past performance…

Standing opposite Yuzhibo Chongzheng.

He glanced at himself, then at his two teammates who had reached their limits, and Yuzhibo Dongshilang also wondered silently.

Although Zhe had goofed off for a while at the start.

But later in the battle, the three were still able to maintain basic cooperation. The tactics I arranged, along with those initial traps and our mutual coordination, should have passed the test long ago.

Why does Chongzheng-sensei still seem intent on fighting to the bitter end? Could he really be trying to measure our limits?

Even Dong Shilang, who has lived two lives, could never have imagined that a novice teacher like Yuzhibo Chongzheng would make such a simple mistake due to inexperience, leaving the scene awkward for a moment and not knowing how to wrap things up.

The Uchiha clan's members have been excluded from the master‑disciple system. For so many years, aside from Yuzhibo Jing, no one has ever served as a Jonin instructor. Indeed, not a single person in the entire clan has any relevant teaching experience.

Moreover, his own teacher had already sacrificed himself, and there was no one suitable to consult. Adding to that, seeing Dong Shilang's outstanding talent excited him to the point of absent‑mindedness, making the current situation understandable.

"I basically understand everyone's situation. Starting tomorrow, I will lead you in taking on some simple missions. Once you can cooperate proficiently, I will put you through a round of special training!"

"Ah! I also reserved seats at the clan's barbecue restaurant—please remember to gather there at 5:30 p. m. tonight!"

After forcing a solemn expression and saying those hard‑won closing words, Yuzhibo Chongzheng quickly used the Body Flicker Technique and vanished from the three brats' sight with a swish.

"Finally, it's over!"

After Chongzheng-sensei left, Yuzhibo Zhe, who had stayed upright solely through sheer willpower, exhaled and plopped down onto the grass.

【Is it just my imagination? I always feel the teacher left in a hurry!】

After dismissing the random thoughts in his mind, Dong Shilang imitated them, sitting down on the grass to rest. Although his stamina was better than Zhe's and Yan's, after nearly an hour of high‑intensity combat he was also worn out.

Not long after, inside the office of the Security Department Captain, Yuzhibo Chongzheng was reporting to his elder brother, Yuzhibo Chongshan, the detailed situation of the clan's youngsters.

"Yuzhibo Zhe is a bit rash, but his tenacity is excellent. His taijutsu is quite good, and he can skillfully use the inherited Fire Release ninjutsu. With a little more training, he could become an outstanding Chunin."

"Yuzhibo Yan is relatively clever. Her chakra control is quite good, and her genjutsu is exceptionally subtle. Although her chakra is slightly lacking due to her age, making her ninjutsu a bit weaker, given time she is still promising material."

"As for Yuzhibo Dongshilang, his chakra is abundant, already approaching Chunin level. His Fire Release nature transformation is quite proficient, his taijutsu and swordsmanship foundations are extremely solid, he has yet to show talent in genjutsu, but his hand‑seal skills are outstanding—he can form seals with one hand at a young age. Moreover, his tactics are well‑planned and he is remarkably decisive. He is a true genius."

"That's my evaluation of the three of them!"

Sitting opposite Yuzhibo Chongshan, Yuzhibo Chongzheng recounted the battle just now in detail, and after giving his assessment of the several individuals…

Finally, he added a concluding remark.

After hearing his younger brother's account, Yuzhibo Chongshan, who usually presents a stiff, stern face despite being in his forties, couldn't help but reveal a rare smile.

Whenever a rare genius is born into the clan, it lifts his spirits and makes him feel that the clan's revival goal is another step closer. As for ordinary geniuses, those are only noticed by second‑rate families; the Uchiha never lack them.

"Fugaku, I recall this child was the first you came into contact with. What's your impression of him, any thoughts?"

Without offering an opinion, Yuzhibo Chongshan turned his head slightly, looking at his son, in whom he had placed high hopes, to see if he had any unique perspective.

Looking at the youth standing beside the office, tall and straight‑postured with a handsome, cold visage, a fleeting, imperceptible glint of unusual light flickered in the depths of his deep eyes.