Chapter 496: Teaching at the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

"What can I do?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked back with a normal expression: "Itachi're leaving now; aren't Itachi considering Kitazawa's feelings?"

"Then I'll wait."

Tsunade sat down again.

The challenge match came quickly and went quickly; the five students lost at light speed without exception.

"Please wait a moment, students; the ranking for this practical exam will be announced immediately."

Kitazawa said with a smile: "Considering the list is very long, only the top thirty will be announced on-site, and the remaining list will be posted."

"Senior Kitazawa."

Iruka Umino hurriedly walked up, handed over the roster, and said: "This is the practical exam ranking for the elite tournament."

"Thank Itachi."

Kitazawa took the roster and found Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The two immediately discussed the specific rankings.

A moment later, Kitazawa took the ranking and walked in front of the students.

Although some had already guessed their rankings, they were still very expectant.

Except for Sasuke Uchiha.

"First place, Naruto Uzumaki."

Kitazawa didn't have any nonsense and announced it directly.

"Great!"

Naruto Uzumaki jumped up on the spot.

He had defeated Sasuke Uchiha and Neji Hyuga; no one would have any objections to him getting first place.

Because the rounds were limited, he hadn't faced Yakumo Kurama.

However, they had already fought before.

With the help of the Nine-Tails, Naruto Uzumaki wasn't afraid of her illusion.

And Yakumo Kurama, as a pure genjutsu ninja, if the illusion didn't work, she could only be slaughtered.

"Second place, Yakumo Kurama."

Kitazawa continued.

Upon hearing this, Yakumo Kurama was very calm, stood up, and bowed slightly.

"Third place, Sasuke Uchiha."

Kitazawa glanced at the roster and said.

Although Sasuke Uchiha had lost two matches in a row, he had activated the two-tomoe Sharingan, so ranking third was no problem.

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha was full of unhappiness.

His goal was first place; this third place was simply humiliating him!

"Fourth place, Hinata Hyuga. Fifth place, Neji Hyuga. Sixth place, Shino Aburame. Seventh place, Kiba Inuzuka."

Kitazawa read them out in one breath.

"Hahaha!"

Kiba Inuzuka immediately laughed wildly: "I'm seventh place!"

This result could be considered a breakthrough for him.

And this was a school-wide ranking, not a class-wide ranking

Excluding Neji Hyuga, he should be in sixth place.

"But Itachi are still ranked lower than Naruto."

Shikamaru Nara said with a calm expression.

Kiba Inuzuka's laughter came to an abrupt halt.

Not surpassing Naruto Uzumaki meant he still had to treat him to Ichiraku Ramen.

"The top thirty rankings have been announced."

After Kitazawa finished reading, he changed the subject and said, "Now, I will announce the list of student council officers."

Sasuke Uchiha could not help but feel a jolt in his heart.

He had forgotten that the ranking of this practical exam was tied to the selection of student council members.

Now that he was in third place, he had already missed the chance to be the student council president.

"Because it is already the end of the term, the student council handover will be moved to the next semester."

Kitazawa said unhurriedly.

He was worried that his mission wouldn't be completed, so he specifically used a little trick.

However, this method was reasonable and fair, so no one raised any objections.

In other words, until the next semester, he would continue to serve as the acting student council president.

"The official student council president will be Naruto Uzumaki."

Kitazawa announced.

"Thank Itachi all for your support!"

Naruto Uzumaki cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely make the student council full of youthful energy!"

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha and the others collectively fell into silence.

"Vice presidents: Yakumo Kurama and Sasuke Uchiha."

Kitazawa continued.

"Yakumo, I'm counting on Itachi to stop Naruto's youthfulness!"

Ino Yamanaka said with a solemn expression.

"Eh?"

Yakumo Kurama was a bit confused.

"Indeed."

Shikamaru Nara agreed, saying, "We absolutely cannot let youthfulness spread in the student council."

"That evil green spandex-wearing freak must be defeated!"

Kiba Inuzuka clenched his fists and said.

Sasuke Uchiha nodded.

"Study representative: Hinata Hyuga."

After they quieted down, Kitazawa continued reading: "Disciplinary committee member: Neji Hyuga..."

In the blink of an eye, all the student council officers had been announced.

"Everyone has worked hard these past two days. I hereby declare the student council selection practical and the final exams successfully concluded!"

Kitazawa said loudly, "Next, please enjoy your vacation!"

Upon hearing this, the students immediately burst into cheers.

"Let's go, let's go see Kitazawa."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and said.

Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, and others who had intended to leave all followed him.

After all, since the Hokage wasn't leaving, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to leave either.

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.

It must be said that this lineup was indeed impressive.

Except for Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane, the high-level officials of the Hidden Leaf Village were basically all here.

"Lord Hokage."

Kitazawa went up to greet him.

"Kitazawa, Itachi have done very well."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said with emotion, "The younger generation of the Hidden Leaf Village is impeccable; I can retire in peace now."

As soon as these words were spoken, the playground suddenly went quiet.

Those present were the heads of the major ninja clans, all of them well-deserved old foxes.

They all heard many implications in this statement.

Without a doubt, Hiruzen Sarutobi intended to step down.

Then, the next Hokage... everyone looked at Tsunade.

Only Tsunade clenched her fists.

She had been set up again!