Chapter 13: purple entry, Tenfold Burst
"Graduation Exam?"
If Ino hadn't mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten about it.
But then again, the Third Hokage should know about his strength. What's the point of this exam for him?
"Oh, right!"
Thinking of the Third Hokage reminded Byakuya of something.
Last time, he should have asked the old man to lend him the scroll of seals.
He was very interested in many of the Ninjutsu recorded on it, but he hadn't thought of it at the time.
Given the Third Hokage's usual style, he probably wouldn't have let him see it anyway.
But no need to worry. There's always Naruto!
According to the original plot, Naruto would take the opportunity to steal the scroll of seals during the Graduation Exam.
You really have to hand it to the Third Hokage; he made the whole act so convincing.
As if Naruto could really break through the Hokage Building's heavy security and steal the scroll!
When Byakuya went to the Hokage Building last time, there were over a dozen Anbu operatives hidden in the shadows alone.
"I know. I'll be there for the exam tomorrow!"
Byakuya thought that was their purpose, but they didn't seem to have any intention of leaving.
"Is there something else?"
Byakuya saw right through the little schemes in their minds.
"Well, it's like this. Team assignments are coming up soon. We were wondering... who would you like to be teamed up with, Byakuya?"
Both Ino and Sakura looked at Byakuya with eager anticipation regarding this question.
"Most likely, I'll be placed under a Jonin named Kakashi."
Byakuya had also made guesses about his team assignment.
No matter how you look at it, he'll definitely be placed under one of the Third Hokage's trusted subordinates.
It seems the most probable candidate is Kakashi.
Then, Byakuya glanced at Sakura with pity.
Sorry, Sakura. I really didn't mean to take your spot.
Honestly, compared to being assigned to Team 7 under Kakashi, Byakuya would rather be on a team alone.
He definitely prefers a quieter environment, but as everyone knows,
any place with Naruto and Sasuke together will never be quiet.
"In any case, I'll definitely work hard to try and get assigned to the same team as Byakuya!"
Sakura secretly vowed in her heart.
Ino also wanted to be on the same team as Byakuya, but after careful thought, she felt it wasn't very likely.
In terms of grades, Ino believed her own weren't as good as Sakura's.
And after learning about Byakuya's strength from her father, Ino felt she probably couldn't be of much help anyway.
She might even hold him back.
"Still, thank you both for coming to tell me this late at night."
Byakuya expressed his gratitude.
Sakura and Ino were immensely satisfied after receiving Byakuya's thanks and then left.
Time passed quickly.
Waking up the next morning, the sky was bright and sunny.
"I have a feeling today's the day for a good drop!"
Byakuya thought of yesterday's sign-in reward.
Today, his intuition told him something good was coming.
"System, sign in for today!"
"Ding. Congratulations, host, on obtaining the purple entry: Tenfold Burst."
"A purple entry?"
Byakuya hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.
Then, with a thought, Byakuya summoned his ability panel.
Name: Byakuya
Status: Graduating Class Genin
Abilities: One-Click Max Level (Gold), Heaven-Defying Comprehension (Gold), External Incarnation (Gold), Tenfold Burst (Purple)... At this moment, Byakuya's panel was quite impressive.
In less than two weeks of signing in, Byakuya already possessed three gold entries and one purple entry.
There were even many abilities not listed.
Those were Ninjutsu Byakuya had developed himself. With his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, Byakuya felt he could casually research and create new Ninjutsu.
"What would happen if I applied Tenfold Burst to Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence now?"
Byakuya was a little curious.
This purple entry 'Tenfold Burst' was straightforward and clean—exactly what it said.
Combined with his strongest technique, Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence...
Byakuya didn't even dare to imagine the outcome.
"Looks like I'll need to find an opportunity to leave the Village!"
Byakuya said to himself.
Soon after, Byakuya arrived at the Ninja Academy.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, he realized that in not too long, he would graduate from this place.
Perhaps because he got a purple drop today, Byakuya suddenly felt a wave of nostalgia.
"Byakuya!"
Byakuya had just entered the Ninja Academy when he ran into Sasuke.
"In today's Graduation Exam, I will definitely defeat you!"
Sasuke still had that cold, aloof attitude. Even his words carried a tsundere air.
"How are you going to defeat me?"
Byakuya was rather amused and wanted to tease Sasuke a bit.
You could say there's a reason his brother liked teasing him so much.
Who wouldn't want to tease such a tsundere little brat?
"I've been training hard all these days just for today!"
After the blow from their last encounter, Sasuke had focused on training, especially in the Clone Jutsu.
The current Sasuke believed that if they fought again, he couldn't possibly lose.
But what Sasuke didn't know was that Byakuya had long since stopped using Clone Jutsu.
In Byakuya's eyes, even the Shadow Clone Jutsu was outdated. The emergence of External Incarnation was like a higher-level Shadow Clone.
Not only was it indistinguishable from the main body in appearance, but even the Uchiha Clan's Mangekyo couldn't see through it.
Also, Sasuke competing with him in PvP was one thing, but why even compare in PvE?
What Byakuya didn't know was that Sasuke had already secretly set his sights on him.
Surpassing Byakuya had become Sasuke's obsession.
"Oh, look, it's Naruto over there!"
Noticing the listless Naruto nearby, a slight smile appeared on Byakuya's face.
He would need Naruto's cooperation to get the scroll of seals today!
A plan began to form in Byakuya's mind.