Chapter 147: Genin Test Part 01

Chapter 147: Genin Test Part 01

The two late arrivals picked a spot on the bench opposite Daichi. They both had frowns on their faces as they looked at the boy.

[Reputation slightly decreased with Seto Tomoya and Mari Michiyaki]

Daichi ignored the system message and kept his eyes on his soon to be teacher.

Kakashi clapped his hands bringing their attention to him. "Alright. Now that everyone is here let's begin."

Kakashi leaned back against the railing and looked at the 3 kids in front of him. Several thoughts were going through his mind. He let out a sigh and spoke. "Alright. Why don't you introduce yourselves?"

"What do you want us to say sensei? I'm sure you already got a look at our files from the academy." Seto said to the silver haired Jonin.

"I did. But I'd like to hear it from you. Tell us your likes, dislikes, hobbies and dreams if you have any Why don't you go first." Kakashi replied in a bored tone.

"My name is Seto Tomoya. I like coming up with new moves for my Taijutsu. My hobbies include helping pops with his business sometimes. And just playing around. I dislike pipsqueaks who think they're better than others."

Daichi noticed Seto looking his way when he said that.

"And my dream is to be a famous ninja."

Kakashi turned his attention to the girl of the team. "Your turn."

"My name is Mari Michiyaki. I like my brothers. My hobby is to train and improve my shuriken skills. My dream is to become a ninja like my father Um What I dislike is arrogant brats."

Kakashi nodded and finally looked at Daichi.

"You. Go."

"My name is Daichi Hekima. I like a lot of things. Mainly training. My hobbies include Cooking and painting I hate people who try to stab their friends in the back and bullies. My goal is to become the strongest in the world."

"Pff. You? Strongest? Get real." Seto laughed when he heard Daichi's goal. Daichi kept quiet since he didn't want to start an argument at that moment.

"Now. I believe it's my turn. I'm Kakashi Hatake. Things I like and things I hate I'm not gonna tell you those things. Dreams for the future Don't really have one right now. And as for hobbies I have lots of hobbies. And it doesn't concern you." The silver haired Jonin said with a smile.

'Typical. Why did I expect anything different from this guy.' Daichi didn't say anything and just looked at Kakashi. "When do we start missions?" He asked the man.

"Tomorrow. The four of us are going to do something together."

The three graduates paid attention. Two of them were excited thinking about their first mission while the third was weary.

"Tomorrow we're going to do a survival exercise." Kakashi said to the three.

"Wait. Survival exercise? Like the ones we did in the academy?"

"Wait, aren't we supposed to do missions? We've already completed the survival type training at the academy." Seto and Mari asked the man.

"This isn't going to be like the ones you've had at the academy. This will be entirely different."

"So what kinda training are we supposed to do?"

At Seto's question Kakashi suddenly started chuckling.

Daichi narrowed his eyes. 'Here it comes'

"What's so funny?" Seto clenched his fists and was getting angry.

"I'm laughing because you're not going to like my answer."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Mari narrowed her eyes. She had a bad feeling in her heart.

"Of the 30 graduates in this year only 9 students will be accepted as Genin. At most. At least 21 others will be weeded out and sent back to the academy. That means you have a 70% chance and above at failing this exam. This is a make it or break it pass/fail Genin test." Kakashi said in an ominous tone.

Seto jumped to his feet hearing that. "But then what was up with the exam we just passed?"

"Oh that? That was just a selection process to see who has the potential to become a Genin"

"What?"

"Did you guys eat any breakfast?" Daichi asked them.

"Look. We can't take the chance that he'll fail us just because we ate breakfast when he told us not to."

Daichi sighed to his teammate's reply. 'These two Even Naruto or Kiba were better than this I need a clear head if I'm going to pass this thing.'

"I'm going to meditate." Daichi went to a nearby tree and sat under it. He took several deep breaths and soon slipped into meditation but still kept a vigilant attention on his surroundings.

Daichi spent almost three hours in meditation. It was almost 7 am. Daichi stood from his spot and stretched himself. He walked to the nearby stream running through the training ground.

Daichi looked at the reflection in the water and pondered on his life till now. 'Everything feels so surreal. I'm in the Naruto world and right now I'm standing at a pivotal point in my life But How did I get here? How was I even born here? What is the truth of this universe? How did my soul enter this plane of existence? In fact how did this universe come into existence? And since this one is real isn't it possible the others are? Is it possible? Can I get into other worlds? How can I even accomplish such a thing? I will need to breach the barrier of space. At least.'

"You seem to be immersed in some pretty deep thoughts."

Kakashi's voice brought Daichi out of his musings. Daichi turned around and met the man's gaze.

"Care to share?" Kakashi jovially asked Daichi.

Daichi looked at the man for several seconds and then replied. "I was contemplating my birth, the existence of this universe and how to breach the space time continuum."

"The space time what?" Seto looked confused at that while Kakashi raised an eyebrow hearing that answer. He looked at Daichi without a word for a few seconds and then decided to move on with the task.

"That's nice Now let's get started."

"Why were you late sensei?" Daichi asked.

"You see. A black cat crossed my path and I had to take the long road here." The Jonin smiled as he replied.

"That's an obvious lie." Mari said under her breath.

Kakashi took out a clock with a large button at the top and placed it on one of the three stumps in the training ground.

"This is set to go off exactly at noon. Your task is simple." At that moment Kakashi took out two small Bells. "Your goal is to get these bells from me. That's all. If you can't get the bells by noon you'll be tied to the posts and I'll eat your lunch in front of you."

Seto and Mari both frowned as they heard that news. 'Damn it. He tricked us. We should have listened to that brat.'

Kakashi saw the reaction he expected from the two but when he looked at Daichi he was surprised. "Daichi. You don't seem to have a problem with it?"

"I have no problem not having my lunch. I'm pretty sure I won't be hungry."

"You had breakfast?"

"Yup. You only suggested we skip breakfast. Not an order. I ate before I came here. And it's all digested by now. So I'm sure I won't be puking." Daichi replied with a small smirk.

"At least one of you has a good head on their shoulder." Kakashi nodded and continued. "Now, whoever has a bell before the clock rings will become a Genin."

Seto looked at the bells and raised his hand. "Uhh Sensei? There are only two bells. There's three of us."

"Oh that. The reason there's only two bells is because that way one of you will definitely fail in completing the mission and will be sent back to the academy."

Mari was alarmed when she heard that. "Wait so only two people are allowed to pass. What kind of rule is that?"

Kakashi narrowed his eyes and the jovial atmosphere around him changed into one of menacing. "It's my team and it's my rules. I can do whatever I want. Those are the terms. Only two of you have a chance at passing this test Well That is if you get the bells. There is also the possibility that all three of you will fail and go back to the academy."

The three academy graduates got serious. Kakashi looked at the three and spoke in a serious tone.

"You can use any weapon including shuriken and kunai and use any tactic you deem fit. If you don't come at me with the intent to kill, you won't get these bells Begin!"

And like that, Daichi's Genin test began.

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