A/N: I apologize if there are missing words in this chapter, when I copied and pasted this chapter the word count was different on google docs than on here and I'm not seeing any missing words when I go over the chapter before posting it
After the circuit exercise, Nikita-sensei brought the class over to a different area on the training ground to test their shurikenjutsu skills. He informed the students they would start off with shuriken before switching to kunai. Kushina did not pay attention to any of her classmates' results except Minato. Said boy scored 9/10 on the shuriken-throwing test, the only one to match his score was Jinta. Most of the clan kids scored either 7/10 or 8/10. Similar can be said about those from civilian families who ranged from 5/10 or 6/10.
While all this was going on, Kushina had an interesting idea on her mind.
If she remembered correctly, Magnet Release is suggested to be the result of combining earth and wind chakra release together. Years before she came to Konoha, Kushina's training consisted of a good amount of experimenting with her own abilities. She knew that the Rinnegan allows one to easily master any jutsu and manipulate the five basic nature transformations. Not only that but they also have access to Yin, Yang and Yin-Yang affinities. In her opinion the Six Paths techniques would not be possible without those three affinities. During her past lifetimes as a fan of the series, she always wondered why no Rinnegan user showed the ability to combine nature transformations. It should be possible with the Rinnegan granting high mastery over the five basic elements. With the Rinnegan, it should be possible to replicate wood style even if it's not as strong as Hashirama's wood style. It definitely should be stronger than Yamato's wood style by a great margin.
Although one would probably have to combine yang release on top of earth and water release instead of the water and earth alone. It should be even easier for Kushina due to having a RinneSharingan.
So she tested it and got her desired results, she recreated ice and magma release by combining chakra natures. Watching her classmates throw shuriken made Kushina think about mastering magnet release. Unlike Sunagakure, Kushina knows the true potential of having the ability to manipulate magnetic forces. She has the benefit of having knowledge of Magneto from the marvel universe. It's laughable that the best Sunagakure can come up with to best utilize magnet release is the Iron Sand.
Though to be fair, Sunagakure probably doesn't know much about the subject magnetism period outside of basic information.
Still, it would be very amusing to see their reaction of her version of magnet release.
Then again, it would be even better if she used her Gura Gura no Mi. They'll probably drop to their knees once they see the air crack before their eyes.
Outside of this, there's something else that's been on her mind lately. As powerful as she is, if she plans to be Hokage. Why in the hell should she be subservient to the Daimyo when she can just get rid of him and take over the entire Land of Fi-
"Uzumaki Kushina!" Nikita-sensei called out.
Kushina blinked, she quickly realized it was her turn and stepped up.
Everyone watched Kushina perform the test, they were all quite surprised when she got a perfect 10/10 score.
"Woah, she beat Minato again…" One student murmured.
"She threw them the same way my older brother does! He's a Chunin." Another student noticed how fast Kushina's shuriken struck the targets.
Minato was surprised, though he somewhat expected this to happen.
'Incredible, the accuracy and speed behind her shuriken were comparable to the skill of an Elite Chunin or maybe even a Jonin… if she keeps this up, Konoha may have a greater prodigy than even Minato amongst our younger generation.' Ise mentally commented to himself while writing down Kushina's score. He nodded towards the red-haired girl before calling out another student's name. "Wabisuke Taro!"
Eventually the kunai-throwing test took place and Kushina scored 10/10 once again.
Soon it was time for one on one sparring matches.
She paid attention to most of the matches, as boring as it may be, these brats will be answering to her one day so it's best if she gets an assessment of their combat potential. Especially considering all of the clan heirs seem ready to apply for graduation at the end of this school year. Kushina knows she also needs to pay attention to the students that come from civilian families. In fact she already plans to become a sensei of several future civilian students in the future. In the anime, it's shown that Konoha has quite a number of talented shinobi who don't come from a clan.
Minato is a prime example and so is Might Duy.
Anyways, although she watched, most matches were simply boring to her. Which is understandable since she's used to fighting Tsunade.
'I have a lot of ideas going through my mind, I need to remind myself that I'm playing the long game. I have to take everything a step at a time. But also make sure to not let the Third Hokage or Danzo get the chance to foolishly weaken Konoha. There's no way I'm allowing Sakumo Hatake or the Uchiha clan to die. Duy is without question staying alive, also can't afford to let someone as valuable as Orochimaru become a missing-nin. Besides, as long as I find a white Zetsu body, I can easily turn Orochimaru into a close friend in the future.' Kushina thought.
"Jinta Uchiha vs Kushina Uzumaki!" Nikita-sensei declared out loud.
This got some student commenting about this particular match.
"Wow, Nikita-sensei put the new girl up against Jinta right off the bat!" One student exclaimed in shock.
"Jinta is an Uchiha and the only one who can give Minato a run for his money." Another student said.
"I think Jinta will win this."
"Don't be too sure, Kushina may surprise us again. She got the top score in everything today."
Minato, Tsume and others also wondered who would win.
Kushina and Jinta stood across from each other in the designated sparring circle.
Jinta stood with an arrogant expression on his face, he'll admit Kushina is better than he originally assumed but he's absolutely confident she won't stand a chance against him in a spar.
His arrogance tends to prevent him from thinking like a proper ninja at times such as now.
Kushina didn't even need any of her sensory abilities to feel the arrogance radiating off of Jinta. It didn't bother her one bit, she knows how some Uchihas tend to be.
Ise saw both students were ready. "Begin!"
Jinta made the first move, after throwing a handful of shuriken towards Kushina. He ran towards her in order to get up close and end the spar quickly.
Kushina didn't move out of her spot, she simply grabbed each shuriken aiming for her out of the air and crushed them in her palms.
Her opponent was moving slower than a snail in her eyes.
Jinta was shocked seeing not only Kushina effortlessly catching and crushing his shuriken, she also caught his fist that was aiming for her face.
Kushina stared at him with a bored look before saying. "Sorry about this."
Everyone watched the Uzumaki girl give Jinta a swift right hook to the face that sent Jinta flying out of the sparring circle and skidding a few times against the ground.
Kushina's haki informed her that Jinta was unconscious, though it took everyone else a moment to fully comprehend what they just saw.