Chapter 990: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

According to the current progress, his Eight-Fold Earth Curse Mark would be finished next month.

As for the Yang Style Chakra Mode, because of the high difficulty and the delay caused by the Eight-Fold Earth Curse Mark, it was estimated that he would have to wait another two months.

Half a month passed very quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was November.

Just like last month, the first was the theory exam.

Kitazawa finished breakfast and headed to the Ninja Academy.

The theory exam for the genius class was handled by him and Iruka Umino; Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kosuke Maruboshi wouldn't interfere.

Because they were teachers for the practical class, and Iruka Umino was the teacher for the theory class.

As for Kitazawa, as the vice-principal of the Ninja Academy and the person in charge of the genius class, he managed everything.

"Why do ninjas have to learn theory?"

Tayuya sighed and asked, "With strength, isn't it enough to be able to defeat the enemy?"

"That is a truly youthful question!"

Rock Lee gave a thumbs up and said, "I want to know too!"

Tayuya subconsciously glanced at him.

If it weren't for Rock Lee, she would have been at the bottom of the last theory exam.

But her poor theory exam grade was excusable because she had only been studying for a month.

She couldn't understand why Rock Lee, who had been studying for two years, was still worse than her after one month of study.

"Itachi can crush enemies weaker than yourself with strength."

Shikamaru Nara yawned and said, "But when Itachi encounter enemies stronger than yourself, Itachi have to rely on theory and intelligence."

"Then what is learning the Will of Fire for?"

Tayuya asked again.

"To become Hokage!"

Kiba Inuzuka clenched his fist and said, "Only by understanding the Will of Fire can one become Hokage."

"I am a ninja of the Sound Village; I don't want to be any Hokage."

Tayuya waved her hand nonchalantly.

"Isn't the current Sound Village part of the Hidden Leaf Village?"

Ino Yamanaka turned to look at her and asked.

"The Hidden Leaf Village is the Hidden Leaf Village, and the Sound Village is the Sound Village!"

Tayuya argued.

"Did Itachi not see the previous announcement?"

Sakura Haruno spoke up, "Orochimaru-sama has already become a ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village again, and is also the head of the Science Department."

"I..."

Tayuya was at a loss for words.

She naturally saw the announcement, but being stubborn had become a habit.

As for returning to the Sound Village, she also knew it would be hard to go back, and she didn't want to go back now anyway.

The Hidden Leaf Village was much more fun than the Sound Village, and there were all kinds of endless snacks.

"As long as Itachi follow Orochimaru-sama, it’s the same everywhere."

Kimimaro said calmly.

"These things are too far away; let’s think about today’s theory exam."

Kiba Inuzuka shook his head and said.

"What’s there to think about? First and second place are definitely Shikamaru and Sakura again."

Ino Yamanaka said in a tone of giving up.

"That may be so, but third place often determines whether the final ranking is first place."

Kiba Inuzuka said seriously.

The final ranking was the theory exam plus the practical exam.

Especially after the new practical exam method was implemented, as long as one got third in the theory exam, the final ranking would likely be first.

In the last monthly exam, Sasuke Uchiha proved this point.

And doing missions, theoretically, everyone had the possibility of getting a perfect score.

"...?"

Shikamaru Nara’s mouth twitched.

*Are Itachi assuming I can't get a perfect score on the practical exam?*

Although he couldn't beat Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha and the others, getting a perfect score was still a possibility.

"I can also get the final first place!"

Sakura Haruno snorted and fantasized, "By then, Sasuke-kun and I will be tied for first place!"

"That’s an impossible thing."

Ino Yamanaka said without hesitation.

"Anything is possible!"

Sakura Haruno asked back, "Aren't Itachi also a loser to me?"

"That’s already in the past!"

Ino Yamanaka said very confidently, "It won't be long before Itachi become my loser!"

"Did Itachi participate in Kitazawa-sensei’s special training again?"

Shikamaru Nara raised an eyebrow and asked.

"That’s right!"

Ino Yamanaka said sonorously, "Next time, I will definitely defeat Sakura!"

"I also have Kosuke-sensei’s special training; who wins and who loses is still up in the air!"

Although Sakura Haruno didn't lose her momentum, she was already cautious in her heart.

After all, Kitazawa’s impression was that he was omnipotent.

She secretly decided that after this monthly exam, she would increase her training intensity.

Losing to anyone was fine, but she couldn't lose to Ino Yamanaka.

Nine in the morning.

Kitazawa walked into the classroom of the genius class.

Ino Yamanaka and the others immediately stopped chatting and sat back in their seats.

The theory exam had been taken many times, so Kitazawa didn't talk nonsense and handed out the test papers directly.

For this monthly exam, only Kimimaro had a system mission, so he didn't participate in the exam.

Kitazawa sat in front of the podium, thinking about his Eight-Fold Earth Curse Mark; it was just the last bit away from being completely modified.

[Current Mission: Modify the Earth Curse Mark.]

[Mission Reward: Heaven Curse Mark.]

[Host has completed the mission; reward issued.]

When the bell rang, three lines of text appeared before Kitazawa’s eyes.

A massive amount of information poured into his brain.

The Heaven Curse Mark and Earth Curse Mark belonged to the same type of curse mark, but there were differences in effect and difficulty.

One could tell from the original work that the Heaven Curse Mark was slightly stronger than the Earth Curse Mark.

And the price was that the inoculation requirements were high, and the success rate was extremely low; only Sasuke Uchiha and Anko Mitarashi had the Heaven Curse Mark.

With Orochimaru’s personality, he definitely let many geniuses try to inoculate the Heaven Curse Mark.

After all, for every additional holder of the Heaven Curse Mark, he had one more medium for resurrection.

Even so, there were still only Sasuke Uchiha and Anko Mitarashi.

Kitazawa shook his head after receiving all the information.

The Heaven Curse Mark wasn't suitable for promotion no matter how it was modified.

One could find a few geniuses to try, but true geniuses didn't really need the Heaven Curse Mark; it was at most useful in the early stages.

However, using it too much would affect the body; if the talent didn't get realized, it would be a case of the loss outweighing the gain.

The Earth Curse Mark could be promoted; selecting some Chunin or Jonin who had reached their limits could form a curse mark unit.

"Everyone can go back after handing in your papers; remember to participate in the practical exam tomorrow at nine in the morning; the grouping situation will be announced then."

Kitazawa came back to his senses, stood up, and said.

"Kitazawa-sensei, goodbye."

The students of the genius class left one after another.

Kitazawa collected the papers and walked toward the office.

But this time, he didn't intend to grade the papers himself, but handed them to Iruka Umino.

He then headed toward the Hokage building, because he had already learned Wood Style: Great Forest Jutsu.

Hokage’s office.

Kitazawa pushed the door open and walked in after getting permission.

"Kitazawa, why are Itachi here? Isn't it the theory exam for the genius class today?"

It wasn't Tsunade who asked, but Shizune.

"It’s already over; Iruka is grading the papers for this theory exam."

Kitazawa replied.

"Then what do Itachi need me for?"

Tsunade stretched and said, "Shizune and I still have things to discuss."

"Just give me one minute."

Kitazawa walked up to them and stopped.

He looked left and right, and finally his gaze landed on Tonton on the Hokage’s desk.

"Shizune-senpai, lend me Tonton for a moment."

Kitazawa reached out and placed Tonton on the edge of the Hokage’s desk.

"...?"

Tonton looked at him, completely confused.

"What are Itachi trying to do?"

Shizune hurriedly reminded him, "Don't hurt her." [9

"Don't worry, it'll be fine."

After Kitazawa finished speaking, he immediately formed hand seals with both hands.

His goal was simple: to demonstrate Wood Release to Tsunade and Shizune.

However, Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall and Wood Release: Great Forest Technique caused too much of a commotion; only Wood Release: Silent Strangle Jutsu was appropriate.

He extended his hand, and a wooden strip appeared out of thin air, binding Tonton.

"Wood Release?!"