Chapter 349: The surging crowd! Hong: I am the big sister!
The entrance examination ceremony arrived as scheduled.
Early in the morning, the area outside the Ninja Academy was already crowded with people.
Among these people, those at the very front were not the descendants of the major Shinobi Clans.
Instead, they were the children from civilian backgrounds... because they lacked the resources to pre-determine whether their children possessed Chakra talent, and even more, they couldn't be sure if they would be admitted.
Therefore, before dawn, they had already formed long queues, occupying the foremost positions.
"Why hasn't it started yet? Didn't the Ninja Academy teachers already go inside?"
"Keep it down, don't let the Ninja Academy teachers hear you…"
..."Dad, I'm hungry…"
"Mom, I'm hungry too…"
"Maofumi, didn't you just eat before we came?"
"But Mom, that was three hours ago…"
"Hey~ quiet down, the Shinobi Clan people are here…"
Amidst the clamor, after some less prominent Shinobi Clans appeared, powerful Shinobi Clans like Hyuga, Uchiha, Akimichi, Yamanaka, and Yuhi also began to appear in everyone's sight.
"Mom, there are so many people ahead. Do you think… I can really pass the Ninja Academy exam and become a strong Ninja like Father?"
At the back of the crowd, Yuhi (Sato) Keiko held Tsukuru's small hand, following behind Shinku Yuhi and Yuhi.
However, compared to the quiet and confident Yuhi, the younger Tsukuru seemed somewhat anxious and uneasy.
"Tsukuru, this look really damages the honor of our Yuhi Clan."
"You need to be more confident… Yuhi Shinwa and Father are both powerful Ninja…"
"What's more, Yuhi is here? I will definitely help you pass this entrance examination!"
"Is that true, Yuhi?"
Looking at Yuhi's bossy demeanor, Tsukuru's eyes showed admiration… "Might Guy, you must do your best today too!"
"Dad believes in you. If it's you, you can definitely pass the entrance examination and become a true Ninja Academy student."
"Oh~ I can already feel the surging youth! I will do my best…"
In the noisy crowd, the scene of Might Duy and Might Guy embracing tearfully instantly cleared some space.
If it were any other day, there would be no shortage of self-proclaimed righteous individuals stepping forward to mock them.
But now… even the people from the Three Great Clans could only whisper… "Father, Mother… can I really pass this examination?"
Accompanied by Aburame Mori and his wife, and several other Aburame Clan members, Yuto timidly peeked out from behind.
Looking at the dense crowd ahead, he felt somewhat lacking in confidence.
After all, he was just a little kid not yet four years old.
"Yuto, be confident… We will all cheer for you."
"Believe that your brother Kinoto… feels the same. Perhaps… he is watching us from somewhere."
"So, you must be strong, Yuto."
..."It's Sakumo! Sakumo is here… Is that Kakashi next to him?"
"He extracted Chakra at three years old… His talent in swordsmanship has even been recognized by the Hatake Clan elders, earning him the title of the Hatake Clan's absolute genius."
Undoubtedly, Sakumo Hatake at this stage was a walking banner.
No matter where he went, he was bound to attract countless gazes… "Sakumo, do you remember me? I served under you last year…"
In just a few seconds, many people gathered around Sakumo Hatake… Besides members of various Shinobi Clans, there were also many Ninja from civilian backgrounds.
"Meihua… are we late? There are so many people ahead…"
"Do you think the Ninja Academy will be full? Will I have to wait until next year to get in?"
Just as the time was approaching for the Ninja Academy's enrollment… Tanaka Jiro, Uzumaki Meika… and many other clan members from the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans arrived late with Tanaka Gintoki.
Looking at the dense crowd ahead, even Uzumaki Meika… had to stand on her tiptoes just to see the Ninja Academy's gate.
"This… probably not, right?"
For a moment, Uzumaki Meika's tone was uncertain.
Before, with Fujiwara Tetsuya and Tanaka Rina around, she wouldn't have to worry about such matters.
But now, after the children of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans went to the front lines, and Uzumaki Kyoji and Tanaka Rina went to the Land of Rain.
Currently, she was the only Ninja remaining in the clan, both openly and covertly.
Only she could shoulder this responsibility.
"Gintoki, don't worry… the things you are concerned about won't happen."
"No matter how many people apply, no matter how long it takes? The Ninja Academy teachers will treat every student who comes to apply equally, until everyone has completed their assessment."
"This is a rule set by the Second Hokage when he founded the Ninja Academy…"
"Hahaha~ Well said, this is indeed a rule set by the Second Hokage, and it is a necessary guideline for Ninja Academy teachers."
Just as Tanaka Jiro was about to say something more, a gentle laugh came from behind, and Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared in everyone's sight, holding Asuma's hand.
"Hokage-sama…"
Tanaka Jiro's call instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Especially the children who came to take the examination, each straightened their chests, hoping that Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze would linger on them for a while.
"Hokage-sama, why are you here? We didn't receive any notification from the Administration Department or the Anbu?"
As more and more Ninja and Villagers gathered towards Hiruzen Sarutobi's location, the Ninja Academy's gate suddenly opened… Several Ninja Academy teachers pushed through the dense crowd, appearing in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, sweating profusely.
"Haha~ Don't worry! I'm not here for a surprise inspection today…"
"Instead, I'm bringing Asuma to participate in the entrance examination ceremony…"
"Asuma? Young Master Asuma?"
"In that case, please come inside with me. The examination ceremony is about to begin."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, everyone's attention finally fell on… the arrogant little boy next to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Even the Hokage-sama's second son is participating in this examination ceremony?"
"This generation of children is probably extraordinary…"
..."I won't go over. Today, I am not here as the Hokage, but like them, merely as a parent of a child."
"You all go and get busy, don't delay the entrance examination… It's good, I haven't seen Meihua in a long time either."
"Hokage-sama!"
Meeting Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze, Uzumaki Meika nodded gently.
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