They struggled to their feet and wobbled off into the trees, desperate to relieve themselves before their bodies gave out completely.
As they left, Xin headed to the hotpot restaurant, intending to grab a meal and then head home for some rest.
"Xin? How did the exam with your new students go?"
It was Uchiha Mikoto, who had the day off. She was sitting in the restaurant with Kushina, chatting.
"It went well. I had them stand in the sun all day, so their legs are probably a bit wobbly now."
Your student exams are really strange. Most people use a combat exam or have them compete for bells.
But you? You make them stand under the hot sun for hours until their legs give out.
Kushina and Mikoto both felt sorry for Uchiha Ryoji and the others. Poor kids.
If they were walking normally, it would take them about ten minutes to get home. But Uchiha Ryoji, wobbling as he was, took nearly an hour to make it back.
Meanwhile, Suzune collapsed the moment she got home.
Her legs felt like they weren't even part of her body anymore. As for the clan training exercises waiting for her, she simply couldn't do them.
Having never gone through anything like this before, Suzune was shocked. Who knew standing still for a few hours could be more exhausting than a full day of training?
"Sensei really is a genius to come up with an exam like that," She muttered through clenched teeth.
Aida, who lived the furthest away, massaged his aching legs as he walked home. The constant grimacing and smiling made passersby think he'd lost his mind.
At times he looked like he was in pain, and at other times he looked oddly happy. It was a bizarre sight.
The next morning, Xin woke up early. Having finished his Sage Mode training, he was now adjusting his daily routine.
After picking up a mission from the Hokage's office, Xin strolled over to the village gates.
Even though it wasn't 9 AM yet, Ryoji, Suzune, and Aida were already there. None of them had dared to be late.
"Good job, no one's late," Xin said, nodding approvingly.
"Let's get going. Today's your first official mission. Hopefully, you'll complete it without any issues."
Their mission took them to the countryside.
"The client isn't here yet, so while we wait, why don't you all introduce yourselves? Talk about your dreams, favorite foods, things like that. It's a good way to get to know each other."