Chapter 998: Shikamaru

Tuesday, Ninja School.

The students and teachers of the genius class had all arrived at the playground.

Outgoing students like Naruto Uzumaki, Kiba Inuzuka, and Rock Lee were sharing what they had encountered during their missions.

Kitazawa didn't disturb them, but instead received the scores they had given their students from Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.

He scanned them and thought to himself that there were quite a few students with perfect scores.

Kitazawa could understand.

After all, the students in the genius class were all very excellent.

Especially Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and the others; it was hard to find any fault with them.

Nine in the morning.

The students of the genius class stopped chatting and looked at Kitazawa.

Sasuke Uchiha subconsciously clenched his fists.

First place, he was determined to get it.

Because he had performed perfectly during this mission, Kosuke Maruboshi had given him a perfect score.

As long as he got third place in the theory exam, his final ranking would be first place.

"I’ll announce the theory exam rankings first."

Kitazawa noticed Sasuke Uchiha’s tense expression, smiled, and said, "It’s about the same as last time."

He picked up the ranking sheet and read it out.

"Third place again!"

Sasuke Uchiha’s spirits lifted; he felt the final first place was beckoning to him.

"Shikamaru, how do Itachi even study?"

Naruto Uzumaki felt envious.

He often got first place in the practical exam, but because his theory exam scores were poor, he had never once taken first place in the final ranking.

"I don't know."

Shikamaru Nara held the back of his head with his hands and said casually, "Anyway, I understand those questions after looking at them once; I don't really study much."

"...?"

Naruto Uzumaki was full of question marks.

"Shikamaru, why are Itachi acting like Sasuke?"

Kiba Inuzuka’s face darkened as he heard this, and he said angrily, "Is having a high IQ something to be proud of!"

Sasuke Uchiha twitched his mouth.

What does that have to do with me?

When have I ever been this annoying?

"Damn it!"

Ino Yamanaka clenched her small fists and said, "Next time there’s a practical exam, I’m definitely going to beat Itachi up!"

"He really needs to be taught a lesson!"

Sakura Haruno stood on the same side as Ino Yamanaka for once.

"Cough, cough, I was just joking."

Shikamaru Nara immediately gave in.

"IQ is innate, nothing I can do about it."

Tenten shook her head and said.

"This theory exam, Kimimaro has made great progress; everyone remember to learn from him."

Kitazawa said with a smile.

"...?"

Tayuya felt like Kitazawa was hinting at her.

Because her theory exam ranking basically hadn't changed; she was still at the bottom.

Thinking of this, Tayuya was so angry she gritted her teeth.

Jugo didn't react.

Haku felt a bit ashamed; he had been busy with Ice Release and hadn't put much effort into theory.

Being told this by Kitazawa, he decided to spend more time studying theory next month.

"Next is the performance score for the top ten students over the past two days of missions."

Kitazawa picked up the second ranking sheet and said, "There are five students with perfect scores this time; it’s the most we’ve ever had, and they deserve praise."

"So many?"

Ino Yamanaka showed a look of surprise.

Could it be her?

No, that’s not right; Kitazawa said she and Sakura Haruno had the same score.

Although their performance was good, they were still a bit behind Kimimaro Kaguya; it shouldn't be a perfect score.

Sasuke Uchiha’s heart shook.

He felt danger.

With so many perfect scores, his perfect score didn't have an advantage.

What if... no, there are no "what ifs"!

"The students with perfect scores are Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, Yakumo Kurama, Kimimaro Kaguya, and Shikamaru Nara."

Kitazawa announced directly.

"What? Shikamaru is there?"

Kiba Inuzuka couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"Itachi got a perfect score?"

Ino Yamanaka subconsciously looked at Shikamaru Nara.

"Can’t I get a perfect score?"

Shikamaru Nara asked back.

He had already known, so he didn't feel surprised.

"If we’re talking about precautions during a mission, Shikamaru is clearer about them than any of us."

Yakumo Kurama said thoughtfully.

In the theory class at the ninja school, there was a lesson related to missions.

The main content was what to do while out on a mission, how to deal with enemies, and so on.

"That’s true."

Tenten nodded and said, "His theory score is a perfect score, after all."

"Wait!"

Sakura Haruno suddenly exclaimed, "His theory score is a perfect score, and his mission performance is also a perfect score, so wouldn't his final ranking be...?"

As she said this, she subconsciously looked at Sasuke Uchiha.

Sasuke Uchiha was reminded by her and realized the problem.

He had lost first place.

For a moment, Sasuke Uchiha only felt his head buzzing.

A 100% probability event actually had an accident?

"Oh yeah!"

Choji Akimichi reacted; he even stopped eating his potato chips and said with surprise, "The final first place this time is Shikamaru!"

"Can someone actually get first place from Sasuke and Naruto?"

Kiba Inuzuka immediately became excited and said excitedly, "I feel like I have hope too!"

Before, it was all theoretical possibilities; now that an example had appeared, it made him feel very encouraged.

After all, none of them had expected Shikamaru Nara to win the final first place.

"Kimimaro, congratulations."

Jugo didn't participate in the discussion but looked at his good friend.

"Thank Itachi."

Kimimaro Kaguya responded in a calm tone.

But in reality, he was still very happy; being able to get first place in the practical exam could be considered not letting Orochimaru down.

Tayuya felt depressed.

When she was in the Hidden Sound Village, she was a leader among the experimental geniuses, but after coming to the Hidden Leaf Village, she was frustrated everywhere.

"This is truly unexpected."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.

"Doing missions itself involves accidents."

Kosuke Maruboshi spoke up, "I think this is a good thing, so Sasuke doesn't get first place every time and develop an arrogant heart."

"With Naruto and Yakumo there, Sasuke won't be arrogant and complacent."

Kakashi Hatake thought for a moment and said.

Although Sasuke Uchiha was from the Uchiha clan, he hadn't picked up the bad habits of the Uchiha clan.

In Kakashi Hatake’s view, he and Obito Uchiha were both outliers in the Uchiha clan.

"Attending class in the genius class is much more interesting than being at home."

The Chenbao Army now felt that agreeing to Kitazawa’s request back then was a very correct choice.

"I will now announce the final rankings."

After reading the practical exam rankings, Kitazawa smiled and said, "First place, Shikamaru Nara."

To be honest, he hadn't expected Shikamaru Nara to get first place either.