Chapter 262: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

But that would have turned into a gauntlet match.

It was just an ordinary final exam, so there was no need to do that.

Besides, if they really fought, Sasuke Uchiha would still have a higher chance of winning.

Hinata Hyuga and Shino Aburame didn't have Naruto Uzumaki's speed, so it would be hard for them to avoid his Fire Style.

Under comprehensive circumstances, Sasuke Uchiha became second place.

It was just a question of whether he would continue to suffer setbacks in the new semester after awakening his eyes.

Of course, that was assuming Sasuke Uchiha could awaken his eyes using his method.

Kitazawa felt quite expectant.

By then, Hinata Hyuga, Naruto Uzumaki, and the others would also become stronger, and the outcome might be even harder to predict than it was now.

"Third place, Hinata Hyuga. Fourth place, Shino Aburame."

Kitazawa read unhurriedly: "Fifth place, Shikamaru Nara. Sixth place, Ino Yamanaka."

Compared to Naruto Uzumaki's excitement, Sasuke Uchiha was very silent.

In his view, second place had no meaning at all.

But for Shikamaru Nara, fifth place was an over-fulfillment of his goal.

He had finally saved his summer break and didn't need to go participate in any special training.

"This is the ranking for this practical exam."

Kitazawa summarized: "Everyone has made good progress, but Itachi must guard against arrogance and rashness, and strive for better results next semester."

"Teacher Kitazawa."

Naruto Uzumaki raised his hand and asked: "Will future practical exams all use this form of real combat?"

"That's right."

Kitazawa nodded and said.

Sasuke Uchiha's eyes flashed with a sharp light upon hearing this.

There were about three to four exams each semester, so in a year, there would be at least nine.

He had only lost once.

Sasuke Uchiha clenched his fists; once he awakened his eyes, he would take back everything he had lost.

"Next, I will announce the results of the written exam."

Kitazawa raised his hand to suppress the discussion in Grade 1, Class A, and said.

Everyone immediately stopped talking and looked at him with different expressions.

The results of the practical exam were already a foregone conclusion, and now the final ranking depended on the results of the written exam.

The most nervous was Sakura Haruno.

On one hand, she felt she was definitely first place, but on the other hand, she was afraid of accidents.

After all, even the first place that Sasuke Uchiha was sure to get had been snatched away by Naruto Uzumaki.

"First place, Shikamaru Nara."

Kitazawa smiled and said.

"That's impossible!"

Sakura Haruno's face was full of disbelief.

"What? Shikamaru is first place?"

Naruto Uzumaki subconsciously looked at Shikamaru Nara, his tone full of shock.

Because in his impression, Shikamaru Nara was even less serious in class than he was.

"Did something go wrong somewhere?"

Kiba Inuzuka also found it hard to understand.

He remembered that in the previous three monthly exams, Shikamaru Nara hadn't even entered the top twenty, and every time he just got a passing grade of sixty.

Wait!

Could it be that he was controlling his scores?

"Shikamaru, Itachi're actually not being lazy anymore?"

Choji Akimichi was surprised not that Shikamaru Nara took first place, but that he wasn't pretending anymore and had shown his full strength.

Thinking back to the practical exam, his eruption.

Choji Akimichi had reason to suspect that Shikamaru Nara had some leverage in Kitazawa's hands.

The only one not surprised was Ino Yamanaka.

After all, she knew the cause and effect.

Even Sasuke Uchiha was slightly taken aback.

The previous first place in the written exam had always been Sakura Haruno, him, or Hinata Hyuga; where did Shikamaru Nara pop out from?

"Second place, Sakura Haruno."

Kitazawa waited for their voices to quiet down before reading.

"..."

Sakura Haruno opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.

Although second place was also good, first place was better.

Accidentally losing first place made her feel complicated.

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at her and suddenly had a feeling of shared misfortune.

His first place had been snatched by Naruto Uzumaki.

Her first place was occupied by Shikamaru Nara.

"Sakura, it's okay."

Ino Yamanaka patted her shoulder and said: "There are still many opportunities later to take back first place."

Based on her understanding of Shikamaru Nara, unless Kitazawa forced him every time, he would go back to scoring sixty next time.

"Sasuke-kun is also second place."

Sakura Haruno suddenly thought of something: "We are both second place, which means we are a match made in heaven!"

"...?"

Ino Yamanaka felt she was wasting her breath.

A second place, and Itachi can make such a connection? What kind of love-struck brain is that?

"Itachi get the money ready and come find me at nine tomorrow morning."

Ino Yamanaka snorted and reminded her.

"I'm so sad, and Itachi still want to bring up money?"

Sakura Haruno widened her eyes and asked.

"I think Itachi look quite happy."

Ino Yamanaka said with a smile.

The plastic sisterhood was fully displayed at this moment.

"The final exam ends here; starting tomorrow, it's summer break."

After reading the rankings, Kitazawa said with a smile: "I wish Itachi all a good time!"

"Thank Itachi, Teacher Kitazawa!"

The Grade 1, Class A students said in a jumble.

"Iruka, I'll leave the rest to Itachi."

Kitazawa noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi leaving, handed the report card to Iruka Umino, and said: "I have something to go to the Hokage Building for."

"I understand."

Iruka Umino said with envy: "Itachi can leave it to me with confidence."

Kitazawa waved at the Grade 1, Class A students and turned to leave.

"Alright, now come up one by one to get your report cards."

Iruka Umino clapped his hands and said loudly: "Once Itachi get your report cards, Itachi can go home!"

Kitazawa and Hiruzen Sarutobi walked into the Hokage office one after the other.

"Kitazawa."

After Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in the Hokage chair, he said: "Today's Grade 1, Class A gave me a big surprise."

"It's the result of their hard work."

Kitazawa said modestly.

"It's their hard work, and it's also your hard work."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed: "I've been Hokage for so many years and have seen many classes, but no class can compare to yours."

"Our class has quite a few geniuses."

Kitazawa smiled and said: "I just happened to be there."

"Even so, your contribution is not small."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle: "No need to say extra words; the rewards that should be given must be given."

"Thank Itachi, Lord Hokage."

Kitazawa's spirits lifted and he said.

"Itachi don't need to monitor Terai anymore."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and said: "I'll notify Danzo to come and take him away in a moment."

Kitazawa couldn't help but be surprised.

It seemed his value had increased; otherwise, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't need to fall out with Danzo Shimura over such a small matter.

"After Terai leaves, Itachi will take over his classes."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused and smiled: "Itachi don't need to worry about not having time; Itachi can use shadow clones to teach."

"Okay."

Kitazawa nodded and agreed.

Since it had already been said, he had absolutely no room to refuse.

"This is for Itachi."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a ninjutsu scroll and said.

Kitazawa felt a stir in his heart, walked up, and took the ninjutsu scroll.

He opened the ninjutsu scroll with anticipation and couldn't help but be stunned.

What was recorded on the scroll was the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, an A-rank forbidden jutsu, the first ninjutsu on the Scroll of Sealing.

The Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu and the Shadow Clone Jutsu had similar effects, but there was no limit to the number of shadow clones.

However, having no limit was not a good thing.

First, too many shadow clones would lead to the user's chakra being exhausted and resulting in death.

Second, after the shadow clones dispersed, memories and experience would return; if there were too many, it would also cause a huge impact on the brain.

In the original work, except for freaks like Naruto Uzumaki, most ninjas could only have at most twenty or so shadow clones.

And generally, only jonin were qualified to learn the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.