Chapter 16

In the classroom, silence reigned.

Everyone listened intently to Sarutobi Daion's arrangements.

Uchiha Jin was no different.

He was also very curious who would become his teammate.

Soon.

His name was called.

"Team Seven: Nara Kazama, Ishikawa Ki, Uchiha Jin."

Hearing this.

Uchiha Jin narrowed his eyes slightly.

His gaze immediately swept across the classroom, spotting his two future teammates.

First, Nara Kazama.

A very traditional member of the Nara clan, usually very lazy; nothing else could be discerned for now.

Of course, he was not from the main branch, and his strength was very poor; otherwise, he would not have made it to Class B.

However, Nara!

Thinking of this clan, he couldn't help but frown.

Because of the incident with Uchiha Yoshio, he felt something was off about Nara Shikaku.

Now, during team assignments, he ran into another Nara.

Was this truly a coincidence?

Or was it intentional?

What exactly does the Nara clan want?

His mind raced, but limited by a lack of intelligence, he could think of nothing for now.

Secondly, Ishikawa Ki.

He was just a commoner ninja; there was no need to say more about the rest.

Based on Uchiha Jin's understanding, this guy only knew the basic Three Body Techniques and had trained slightly in taijutsu.

Of course, he wouldn't know the Eight Gates Formation or anything like that, nor did he have any specialized taijutsu inheritance.

To put it plainly, it was all self-taught through training.

Just bigger muscles and more fights.

Nothing else, that's it!

On the contrary, this guy had a bad temper; ranking third in the class by grades, he looked down on everyone else.

"These teammates are going to be difficult!"

"One Nara with unknown background, plus a commoner ninja with nothing but muscle in his head."

"But, never mind."

"Let's take it one step at a time."

"If they really prove uncooperative, then I'll have no choice but to make Itachi 'sacrifice' yourselves."

About half an hour later.

After reading the list, Sarutobi Daigoro left the classroom without a word.

Shortly after, nine Chunin arrived and called out Teams One through Nine.

Clearly.

Starting from Team Ten, they were true cannon fodder.

They had no leader, no guidance; relying only on the basic Three Body Techniques and wielding kunai, they had to fight for their lives on the battlefield.

If lucky, they might barely survive and, through merit, exchange for some common ninjutsu in the village.

If unlucky, they would become just a name on the Memorial Stone.

As for the first nine teams, although a Chunin leader was assigned, it was merely for comfort.

A Chunin and a Genin were no different.

A so-called Chunin during wartime was simply a Genin who had survived one war.

Perhaps the so-called guidance they received knew less ninjutsu than ordinary children from wealthy families.

The truth was exactly that.

A small grove.

After their Chunin instructor brought the three of them there, he turned around and spoke calmly.

"My name is Kudo Shin. Besides the Three Body Techniques, I know a C-rank ninjutsu: Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

"Within the team, I am mainly responsible for defense."

"Your turn."

As he spoke, Uchiha Jin's eyes lit up.

This was truly an unexpected surprise.

This Chunin before him actually knew an Earth Release technique.

Do not underestimate this single ninjutsu; it is the difference between a cannon fodder ninja and an ordinary ninja.

Judging by his surname, the other party was just an ordinary ninja.

But having the qualification to receive a ninjutsu, and a C-rank one at that, proved that he had not only survived a war but also made considerable contributions.

Otherwise, the village would never bestow such a C-rank ninjutsu!

Itachi must know that in small ninja villages, a ninja possessing a C-rank ninjutsu is already qualified to be a mid-level leader.

Possessing a B-rank ninjutsu makes one a core leader.

Do not be misled by what the original Naruto story shows, where B-rank ninjutsu is as common as dogs, A-rank ninjutsu is mediocre, and only S-rank forbidden jutsu are decent, as if only those with Mangekyo Sharingan, Sage Body, or Rinnegan are masters, and true powerhouses must be like Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha.

That is nonsense!

Looking at the ninja world today, Uchiha Shisui with his three tomoe Sharingan earned the reputation of "Instant Uchiha Shisui."

Relying solely on the A-rank Lightning Release: Chidori, Kakashi Hatake became an elite Jonin.

Even Nohara Rin and Uchiha Obito before his corruption are currently elite Chunin in Konoha.

Were they two strong?

Nohara Rin only knew the Three Body Techniques and some basic medical ninjutsu.

What about Uchiha Obito?

A disgrace to the Uchiha clan, his Sharingan hadn't even awakened a single tomoe, his Three Body Techniques were clumsy, and he knew only one or two family Fire Release ninjutsu.

But then what?

Even so, he entered Class A, considered one of Konoha's most elite groups, and is now a disciple of Minato Namikaze.

This is still the ninja world, the strongest Konoha!

What about the other Great Ninja Villages?

What about the small ninja villages?

Then it goes without saying.

This alone proves that the Kudou Shin before them is indeed worthy of pride.

"My name is Ishikawa Ki, and I know the Three Body Technique and taijutsu," Ishikawa Ki said with a proud face: "I am among the top three in my class, considered the most outstanding ninja."

"I believe that given time, I will become the strongest ninja."

"I hope to be the leader of our squad!"

He wore an expression of arrogance.

As a commoner, he simply did not understand this world.

Especially having become one of the top three in his class, he possessed an indescribable air of arrogance.

But he did not know that his so-called top-three status.

Was something clan ninjas simply did not bother to compete for; after all, this was just the cannon fodder Class B, not like Class A where geniuses gathered. What necessity was there to fight for such top rankings?

Even if he obtained this title, he would be mocked upon returning to his clan.

Otherwise, would he even be top three?

Uchiha Jin, though inwardly disdainful, smiled and spoke.

"My name is Uchiha Jin. Besides the Three Body Technique, I also know a little of the clan's fire-style ninjutsu."

"As for being leader, I have no objection."

Nara Kazuma let out a yawn.

Seeing that everyone had spoken, he casually added his own words.

"My name is Nara Kazuma. I know the Three Body Technique and a little of the clan's ninjutsu."

"As for being leader, I also have no objection."

After hearing the introductions from the three, Kudou Shin was genuinely slightly shocked.

He truly did not expect that his squad would contain two clan ninjas.

He was not like Ishikawa Ki; having truly stepped out of the school gates, he now clearly understood the specific gap between clan ninjas and commoner ninjas.

However.

Hearing that both had no interest in being leader, after a brief moment of surprise, he simply grew too lazy to dwell on the matter.

Instead, regarding Ishikawa Ki, he wore an expression of pure disdain.

So arrogant and boastful, and yet a commoner ninja; the type who dies most often on the battlefield is exactly this kind of person.