Chapter 148: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I'm Tsunade's Student, Chapter 78

"I'll go cook it now."

Kitazawa walked a few steps, then turned back and said, "I mean, black silk stockings really suit Itachi; Itachi look beautiful and moving."

Kurenai Yuhi was slightly startled, then began to laugh.

A woman dresses for the one she loves.

She had originally worn the black silk stockings for Kitazawa, and now that she had received his praise, it could be considered a mutual attraction.

"It's just that this guy's quirks are far from as serious as he looks."

Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but shake her head.

But she wasn't some shy teenage girl, so she had no problem accepting these things.

"Come eat."

Ten minutes later, Kitazawa brought out two bowls of ramen.

"When does your Special Jonin assessment start?"

Kurenai Yuhi lowered her head, her red lips slightly parted as she took a sip of the soup, leaving oil stains on her soft lips.

"Eight o'clock in the morning, at the Anbu training ground."

Kitazawa answered.

"As expected, it's an assessment specifically opened for Itachi by the Hokage; this kind of treatment is only enjoyed by a few people."

Hearing the word "Anbu," Kurenai Yuhi felt a sense of envy.

A normal Special Jonin assessment wouldn't be held at the Anbu training ground; the only explanation was Hiruzen Sarutobi's special approval.

"I'm taking advantage of being a teacher, plus the Hokage's emphasis on Naruto."

Kitazawa said truthfully.

Kurenai Yuhi had experienced the Nine-Tails incident and was one of the few ninjas who knew Naruto Uzumaki's true identity.

"Itachi can't say it like that."

Kurenai Yuhi shook her head and said, "The Hokage has always been fair; if Itachi didn't have the ability, he wouldn't help Itachi."

"It's a pity that genjutsu is not within the scope of the Special Jonin evaluation; otherwise, Itachi could have become a Special Jonin long ago."

Kitazawa paused and smiled, "But Itachi don't need to rush; with your strength, Itachi will be a Jonin sooner or later."

"I'll take your word for it."

Kurenai Yuhi laughed and said, "Alright, let's not flatter each other anymore; let's head to the Anbu after finishing the ramen."

"This isn't flattery; it's the truth."

Kitazawa corrected her.

"Then tell me, who will become a Jonin first, Itachi or me?"

Kurenai Yuhi blinked and asked.

"It's the same whoever is first."

Kitazawa skipped over this somewhat fatal question.

Kurenai Yuhi rolled her eyes at him.

This kind of answer obviously couldn't satisfy her, but she didn't pursue it.

In fact, she already had the answer in her heart.

Based on the strength Kitazawa had shown so far, he was not inferior to her, and most importantly, he had never used his full strength.

But she would soon see his true strength.

The Special Jonin assessment was simple.

First, assess prominent aspects, such as education and interrogation.

Kitazawa had been an excellent teacher for three consecutive years, and his performance in education was obvious to all.

Second, assess strength.

The strength of a Special Jonin was between a Chunin and a Jonin; they must be an elite among Chunin.

The former assessment involved investigating relevant records, while the latter involved fighting directly against a Special Jonin.

After breakfast, Kitazawa and Kurenai Yuhi arrived at the Anbu base.

On the training ground, two masked Anbu ninjas were already waiting.

One of them was Hayate, whom Kitazawa was familiar with.

"Kitazawa."

Hayate got straight to the point and introduced, "This is your examiner, Gekko Hayate; Itachi just need to have a sparring match with him."

"Kit... *cough cough*."

Gekko Hayate had just opened his mouth when he clutched his lungs and began to cough violently.

Seeing this, Kurenai Yuhi showed a puzzled expression on her face.

Is this really an Anbu ninja?

Why does he look like he could pass away at any moment?

Kitazawa, however, remained calm.

In the original work, Gekko Hayate had quite a few scenes and had served as an examiner for the Chunin Exams.

But unfortunately, his ending wasn't great; "a Hayate died in the Shippuden," referring to this unlucky guy.

Besides that, he also had a beautiful girlfriend named Yugao Uzuki.

Kitazawa recalled his strength.

He was undoubtedly a proper Special Jonin, far exceeding an average Chunin.

He specialized in Leaf-style swordsmanship, and his ultimate sword technique, the Dance of the Crescent Moon, reached an astonishing A-rank.

One must know that even among Jonin, not many could master A-rank ninjutsu.

Moreover, he possessed a Kekkei Genkai, the Transparency Release, which allowed him to turn invisible.

This was also one of the reasons he was rated as a Special Jonin, as Transparency Release was very suitable for reconnaissance.

"Please."

Kitazawa didn't waste any more words and stood in the center of the training ground.

Gekko Hayate saw his confidence and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, but he didn't care at all in his heart.

The reason was that he had never heard Kitazawa's name.

Under normal circumstances, capable Chunin had a certain reputation in the Hidden Leaf Village.

For example, Kurenai Yuhi.

Her genjutsu had long since spread among ninjas.

But where did Kitazawa pop out from?

And the Hokage had even opened a Special Jonin assessment specifically for him; it was truly hard to understand.

Gekko Hayate narrowed his eyes and used a Body Flicker Technique to rush toward Kitazawa.

Facing a connection-hire, he would definitely strike hard.

Besides, if he really lost to Kitazawa, he would become a stepping stone.