A few weeks flew by
During those weeks Hiroto started learning advanced fūinjutsu he also found notes on the chakra draining seal, Five-element seal, and Four symbols seal, he is also trying very hard to incorporate Adamantine chains in his fighting style for both attacking and sealing purposes as he hadn't found a book explaining its abilities so he had to experiment.
Hiroto and Itachi also picked up a weapon coincidentally both of them picked a sword, but the type of the sword differed. Itachi picked up a long sword while the other picked up a katana.
Kakashi and Shisui helped the academy students with weapon training on a rotating basis or sometimes one-on-one training.
Hiroto picked up the katana as a tribute to his father (birth father) but everyone including him are shell shocked by his affinity to the katana.
Hiroto also sometimes observed the villagers' hate toward Naruto. Hiroto also informed Naruto to make a rendezvous at Ichiraku's ramen which the latter came to love.
Teuchi and Ayame observed Naruto and soon found out about the kid's lineage. Hiroto was bothered by the enquiring gazes of the two, so he shared that Naruto knew about his lineage from the Uzumaki side.
Teuchi understood the reason instantly, Ayame also seems to understand after a few moments since then she started to dote on Naruto like a big sister.
Hiroto wanted to take Naruto to other restaurants but the latter was denied entry, so Hiroto stopped visiting these restaurants too.
Uchiha Izumi also awakened her sharingan gaining 'The Youngest Uchiha to awaken Sharingan' title since Itachi's sharingan awakening is kept under wraps. This matter got Fugaku on Izumi's side and tried to pair her up with his firstborn. Hiroto rolled on the floor with laughter after seeing Itachi's plight and he had to make himself busy to escape his aunt Mikoto's full-pledged focus on him.
A few days after that Itachi also started showing favor toward Izumi making Sasuke pout. Hiroto and Itachi had to pull all stops to make sure their respective younger brothers keep their friendship secret. Naruto and Sasuke also agreed as they got their first ninja mission and they would succeed in that mission which only the formed kid voiced out when they met again at Hiroto's house.
Kakashi and Shisui are also teaching the academy students D-rank jutsus pertaining to all elements and C-rank jutsus of their respective chakra natures. The class skipping academy students are also inducted into dealing with killing intent directed at them.
Hiroto's chakra sensing range is also progressing to envelop nearly 70 meters when active and a third of it passively. Hiroto is trained by Gai in taijutsu, while Shisui trains Itachi in genjutsu both nearing chunin level in these respective ones. Hiroto is training both Uzumaki clan's taijutsu and learning his taijutsu sensei style, Gai is also giving tips when the former is wrong on both styles proving Gai's sheer talent in taijutsu.
Hiroto and Itachi are resting under a tree after their training when the Uchiha Anbu suggested "Why don't you guys apply for early graduation? Both of you have already reached genin level, why still attend the academy?".
Hiroto mulled over the thought and wanted to agree since the idea has merit, he looked at Itachi who also agreed and looked at him for his opinion. "Let's do it together Itachi" Hiroto said and the other agreed with a fist bump.
"I didn't think you would agree Itachi, since I thought Izumi doesn't agree with this idea" Hiroto teased Itachi and laughed hard.
Shisui also laughed hard hearing this, Itachi can only deadpan at this but made a mental note to inform Izumi.
The next day Hiroto and Itachi submitted request forms for early graduation to their academy class teacher, he said he will consult with the principal and that the test will be the day after if there aren't any hindrances.
Hiroto and Itachi arrived at the academy together and were directed to an empty classroom near the principal's office.
"Uchiha Itachi, follow me" their class teacher called.
A few minutes later,
"Uzumaki Hiroto, follow me"
Hiroto stood up and followed their class teacher, to see the Academy's principal and a few others he couldn't identify he was asked to identify different hand signs along with performing all the three academy jutsu. Hiroto is informed of his successful graduation along with a leaf head protector, he exited the room to see Itachi with a leaf headband on his head.
Evening
Hokage's office
Sarutobi Hizuren is currently waging war with his archenemy- paperwork, he was on the verge of winning but alas reinforcements arrived in his secretary's hands. Hizuren wanted to curse but closed his mouth after a teacher from the ninja academy arrived, he quickly identified the said person as the teacher of Itachi, Hiroto, Izumi, and other notable names.
"Is there any problem at the academy?" Hizuren asked.
"No, Hokage-sama. Uchiha Itachi and Uzumaki Hiroto requested an early graduation test. Here are the results" the teacher said handing the Hokage a file.
Hizuren took the file and looked through it and asked "Is this accurate?"
"Yes, Hokage-sama" the teacher replied proudly as the prodigies are from his class.
'Itachi, Hiroto these two, they broke the records of Kakashi' Hizuren thought looking at how they completed the test in five minutes forty-four seconds.
"I'll send over their genin team details" Hizuren said and contemplated who should be the remaining genin in the team.
Hizuren after a few minutes thought of a name to complete the team, now he is only left with the jonin incharge perhaps the most important of them all. Hizuren thought of many names Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hizashi, Yamanaka Inoichi, Shikaku Nara hell he even thought of Danzo but eliminated the last name to not cause a civil war.
Nearly an hour later thinking about the pros and cons of each name he finally zeroed in on one last name, looking at the names he felt pretty reasonable at his choice.
"Bear give this to the academy's principal and ask him to inform all the genins involved to assemble at training ground 3 sharp 9 the day after tomorrow morning also spread about the results of Uchiha Itachi and Hiroto" Hizuren gave the orders to his Anbu.
"Cat, inform ************* to meet me" Hizuren said rubbing his temples.