"Although you two have the ability to become Genin, due to the urgency of the mission, this Genin status is only temporary," Sakumo said, gauging the psychology of Minato and Uchiha Yoruki. Objectively speaking, their abilities far exceeded those of typical Genin. Among them, Minato's leadership ability shown in the Death Forest was enough to be a Chunin. Although Uchiha Yoruki also had the strength of a Chunin, becoming a Chunin required more than just strength.
"It doesn't matter," Uchiha Yoruki said leisurely. For him, becoming a Chunin or even a Jonin was just a matter of time. This was not arrogance but a fact. Even Fugaku, now regarded as the number one genius in the Uchiha clan, was no more skilled than Yoruki at this age. Fugaku had officially become a member of the Uchiha Guard, and even among the strong members of the guard force, his strength was considerable.
Regarding Minato, Sakumo had miscalculated. Minato had no intention of graduating and becoming a Genin because he had promised Kushina they would always be together. If he became a ninja before her, he would inevitably be entangled in various missions. Minato wanted to wait until he was recognized by the Sandaime, so they could perform missions together.
"What about the school?" Minato asked. Sakumo's words implied that they were only temporary Genin to perform the mission in the Land of Hot Springs. After returning, they would probably resume their status as students. Although the Land of Hot Springs was only a small country adjacent to the Land of Fire, the mission involved infiltration and assassination, which wouldn't be short-term. How could two students disappear without explanation?
Suzuka smiled. Initially, she had been optimistic about Uchiha Yoruki, partly because of his Uchiha lineage, which represented strength. Compared to him, she had looked down on Minato, a child of ordinary origin, but this idea was completely overturned in just a short time. Minato's calmness and tenacity far exceeded his apparent age.
"You can rest assured about this. In fact, after the morning break, the Ninja School will be on holiday," Sakumo smiled.
"Holiday?" Minato and Uchiha Yoruki said in surprise.
Sakumo nodded and said, "After all, the Ninja Trial has just passed, and I believe that the children of the Ninja School have also grown in this trial, so we need to give them some time to digest it."
The two nodded, and Uchiha agreed. For him, the Ninja School's courses were dispensable. However, Minato was suspicious. Since the Ninja Trial, he couldn't figure out many things. If it was just to cover their whereabouts, wouldn't it be too much?
"Intelligence shows that Kuriyama Shinzo and the ninjas from Kumogakure will probably arrive in the Land of Hot Springs in three days. So, after the teachers at the Ninja School announce the holiday, you must step up your preparations. We will leave for the Land of Hot Springs at five o'clock in the afternoon at the latest!" Uchiha Yoruki and Minato's eyes sank. Although they were not ninjas yet, they were familiar with the basic rules of assassination and infiltration operations. Since it had been determined that the target of the assassination would arrive in the Land of Hot Springs in three days, as assassins, they had to arrive in advance and prepare.
"Observing your expressions, it seems that you know what you are going to face next. Well, go back and enjoy your last peaceful lunch. When it's time to gather, Suzuka and I will find you separately. I hope you can get ready as soon as possible," Sakumo said. Suzuka, who was leaning against the corner, directly flew out of the window like a black shadow, at a very fast speed. Sakumo turned around, paused slightly, then said, "By the way, your forehead protectors cannot be seen by anyone. It's an order."
After saying this, he disappeared from the room just like Suzuka. The two young ninjas were slightly stunned; the arrival of all this was too abrupt. However, both quickly came back to their senses. Looking at Uchiha Yoruki beside him, Minato's blue eyes hesitated slightly before stretching out his fist toward him.
"From now on, we are comrades-in-arms, and we will work together to complete this mission," Minato smiled, his smile as comfortable as the morning sun. Uchiha Yoruki couldn't hate such Minato, but it was unlikely for him to change his relationship with Minato immediately. He turned his head away, ignoring Minato, opened the door, and walked out.
"Ha," Minato laughed awkwardly in the empty room, retracted his fist in dismay, and left.
Returning to the classroom, Minato saw Kushina and Mikoto waiting for him to have lunch together. He smiled and greeted them. They didn't ask Shirota-sensei why he had called Minato out, as he was the best student in the class and often favored by the teachers, so it wasn't strange.
"Ah, it's time to go to class again," Kushina groaned, rubbing her red hair in frustration. According to the schedule, she had to take a theory class, which she was least good at, for the whole afternoon. For her, it was like hell.
Shirota-sensei walked into the classroom without any textbooks in his hand. "Classmates, the afternoon class is canceled. You have a holiday."
Everyone was stunned by this sudden holiday. The whole class was silent, except Minato, who knew about it in advance. However, the silence only lasted a few breaths before it was broken by cheers.
"YEAH!!!!" After all, they were just children, and the holiday had an irresistible temptation for them. Many people exclaimed excitedly. Shirota was also a little helpless and continued, "This vacation is not for you to play. The Ninja Trial has just ended. Everyone must have their own experience and growth in becoming a ninja. The vacation time is for you to improve yourself and digest what you have done in the trial to better yourself."
Minato paid attention to the expressions of those around him. Most seemed to have been stimulated by something, and their expressions were a little unnatural. Most of them should have been eliminated at the beginning of the trial, and their expressions clearly showed they were unwilling to be eliminated. But what can they do about it? They can only blame themselves.
When everyone stopped cheering for the vacation, a person who would never be happy about such things stood up from his seat and asked, "Shirota-sensei, how many days are there for this vacation?" Following the voice, the person turned out to be Mikoto.
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