At night, Hiruzen was still working in the Hokage Building.

All matters, no matter how big or small, must be reported to the Hokage and approved by the Hokage before the layout can be implemented. This is a tradition that has existed in Konoha for a long time.

Moreover, this tradition has continued since the time of the first Hokage to this day, and it also demonstrates the authority that the Hokage should have.

Therefore, throughout the year, Hiruzen rarely had any free time to rest, and it was common for him to continue working after dark.

In addition, it is the graduation season of the ninja school recently, and dealing with the new genin who have officially entered Konoha's establishment is also a top priority, because these are the new blood of Konoha's future and must be taken seriously.

"Hokage-sama, I'm sorry to bother you so late."

A man walked in from the door, it was Iruka Umino who was a teacher at the ninja school.

"It's Iruka, it doesn't matter, I don't happen to get off work either. Is there something wrong with you coming here so late?"

Hiruzen put down the documents he was dealing with and raised his head to look at Iruka who appeared in his office.

"Nothing, I would like to ask how the students' assessment status is going? Although we will know tomorrow which group failed, but..."

Iruka scratched his head, looking embarrassed.

Today is an important day for each group to instruct jounin and conduct graduation exercises.

Iruka, who was also a student, naturally knew that the so-called graduation exam was just a cover to hide the truth from others.

The real exam is a graduation exercise conducted by the jounin of each group.

Only by passing the graduation exercises held by each group's mentoring jounin can the students truly become genin.

Otherwise, it would be too simple to just test the clone technique. It would also underestimate the ninja as a collective.

"So that's the case, are you worried?"

Hiruzen nodded.

Hiruzen was very clear about Iruka's temperament.

He is a kind man who is consistent on the inside and outside.

He is quite popular both among his colleagues and among students.

He is undoubtedly an outstanding chuunin who has inherited the will of fire.

But it is also true that sometimes it is too emotional.

However, no ninja can be perfect. The qualities Iruka has shown are enough to make people trust him. On this point, he is worthy of being called a Konoha ninja.

"Yes."

"It doesn't matter if I tell you in advance. The number of people who passed the examination this year is one-third more than the previous year. The Jonin in charge of the graduation exercise is also satisfied with the students' teamwork ability. Even the unqualified students,

After taking one year to re-study and continue working hard next year, it will no longer be a problem to graduate normally."

After all, they have suffered a loss once. They have more information than the students who graduated for the first time. They will definitely try their best to hone the teamwork ability of the team.

In the world of ninjas, fighting alone is a very dangerous behavior.

The ninjutsu used by ninjas has various abilities. Sometimes, the level of the ninja alone cannot be used to determine the danger level of the enemy.

Some chunin use secret techniques that are more dangerous than jounin.

Examples of boats capsizing due to carelessness are not uncommon in the world of ninjas.

Because of this, in ninja games, team abilities are often ranked higher than individual ninja abilities.

If a ninja fails to realize this, it will be difficult to survive in the ninja world.

Unless he is a perfect ninja, there is no so-called weakness.

But...how can it exist if it is perfect?

As a doctor of ninjutsu, he mastered the most ninjutsu and secret techniques in the ninja world. Hiruzen did not dare to say that he was perfect. He only tried to eliminate his own weaknesses as much as possible so that the enemy could not attack.

Therefore, teamwork is the first thing that students master after coming out of ninja school, and it is also an important skill that must be learned.

"That's it, then I'll feel relieved."

Iruka patted his chest.

"Not only that, Naruto's group was also given a B rating by their instructor Jonin. The overall score was ranked second."

Hiruzen smiled slightly.

"Naruto is in the same group as Sasuke and Sakura. I remember that their instructor Jonin seems to be Mr. Kakashi... and he actually got a B rating?"

Iruka looked surprised.

Although ANBU ninjas are required to retain information, not all ANBU ninjas need to protect their information.

Such as Kakashi.

Because he is so famous, the second generation White Fang of Konoha, the Minister of Anbu of Konoha.

No matter how hard he tried to hide his identity, when he saw the other party's very conspicuous silver-white hair and the White Fang dagger behind his back, he knew who the other party was.

Because of this, Iruka was surprised.

It is not an easy thing to get an above-average rating from Kakashi.

At first, he was worried that Naruto's team would fail under Kakashi.

"Well, that's right. Although Naruto's strength is still very immature now, the potential contained in him surprised even me. Among the jounin of Konoha, only Kakashi can restrain him.

"

Iruka nodded.

When he saw Kakashi's name on the list of instructors, Iruka knew Hiruzen's plan.

The power of the nine tails is too terrifying. Even if Naruto may not remove the power of the tailed beast out of his own will, he still has to be careful.

Kakashi is an insurance policy.

Even if the tailed beast goes berserk, it can still be rescued in time.

"Not only Naruto, the other two are also very good. Sasuke, who inherited the blood of the Uchiha clan, may have the same potential as Naruto. And Haruno Sakura... she has a very good mind. In every written test, and

In terms of memory tests, she ranks first. She is also a medical ninja herself, so she can make up for the lack of logistics in the team."

"Sakura is indeed an excellent student."

Iruka also nodded in agreement.

As Sakura's class teacher, he often pays attention to this girl with an excellent brain.

"By the way, you said that Naruto and his team's seventh class was ranked second with a B rating. Then the first place is..."

Iruka asked curiously.

"It's Class 10, the Ino Shika Butterfly Team. Asuma gave them the teamwork test and gave them the only A rating among the graduates this time. Among them, Nara Shikamaru already has the thinking ability of a chuunin squad leader, but

It just lacks some firepower in terms of strength.”

Hiruzen replied.

"It is indeed the three of them."

Iruka was not too surprised, he had expected this situation.

In the class he taught, the one with the highest intelligence was Nara Shikamaru.

Although he seems to be a troublesome person at ordinary times, he can always perform unexpectedly well at critical moments.

But this is only from the perspective of teamwork ability, the other party's ability is very outstanding.

If purely in terms of strength, the overall number one ranking is undoubtedly Sasuke.

"They are all outstanding young talents. Iruka, your worries are a bit unnecessary."

Hiruzen smiled.

"Yes. It is true that I am too worried. I can no longer treat them as children."

Iruka smiled bitterly.

When I say this, I feel as if I am already old, even though I am still in my twenties.

"In this case, I won't disturb your work. Please forgive me for being presumptuous tonight."

Iruka bowed slightly.

"It's okay. You came here because you were worried about them. In any case, they are excellent students taught by you."

Hiruzen smiled carelessly.

Iruka left the office with a satisfied look.

Hiruzen was left alone in the office again, and he picked up a document.

It was in the afternoon that Kakashi submitted the report.

Made a very comprehensive analysis of Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura.

After scanning the above comprehensive analysis of the three people, Hiruzen picked up the cigarette rod, took a puff, blew out the smoke ring, and looked deeply.
To be continued...