Naruto: As a genin, I just want to live a normal life.

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Shirahoshi immediately sat back down in her seat, indicating her understanding.

Although a muscle tear is serious, it usually means that you will be unable to continue exercising or performing tasks for one to two months or more.

Besides, Tsunade is at the hospital, so he doesn't need to worry about Dai's injuries at all.

—After all, Akimoto didn't say that Dai couldn't be a ninja, so his injuries, though severe, must still be treatable.

After the exams are over, he's going to give Miss Rin a good scolding...

In the darkness, Shirahoshi, lost in thought and having applied to leave the simulated forest and return to the village hospital, shook her head slightly.

Miss Korin is heavily pregnant, so I can't tell her the news yet...

Damn! They won't tell me how to do it! I'll have to be hospitalized for at least a month or two!

You're such a hothead, Dai! You deserve to be a genin for life!

#

Konoha Hospital.

A young man covered in white bandages lay on the white sheets.

There were other injured people in the ward—also examinees from the second round of the Chunin Exams, but their injuries were less severe, and they were discharged after a few days in the hospital.

"Huh?! Is he alright? Why would a low-ranking ninja bother with Uncle Shinichi for no reason?"

In the next ward, a Konoha genin, also surnamed Hirata, had several bandages wrapped around his body: minor burns.

At this moment, the young man from the Hirata family said excitedly:

"Uncle Shinichi is usually extremely strict, and you actually dared to provoke him. I really admire your courage."

Mikoto Uchiha and Nono Yakushi, whose clothes were covered in weeds, stains, and scratches from traversing the jungle, twitched in surprise.

They didn't want to provoke them either!

Click.

The door slowly opened, and Bai Xing, who was noticeably cleaner than the two women, stood in front of it.

"I told you all to avoid anyone dressed as a ninja. Now look what happened."

"Teacher!" x2

"No loud noises allowed in the hospital!"

The nurse, holding the documents, stood behind Bai Xing and yelled at the two girls, causing them to lower their heads in shame. The nurse then closed the door and spoke with Bai Xing at the entrance, amidst the hustle and bustle of people coming and going.

The nurse glanced at the document and looked at Shirahoshi: "You should know about that ninja Dai's situation, right?"

"Hmm. I know a little bit about it."

"His injuries are beyond what ordinary doctors can handle."

Fortunately, Lady Tsunade is currently at Konoha Hospital and has performed surgery on him. If it were any other medical ninja, their skills would probably be much worse.

So, as her teacher, you really should thank Lady Tsunade.

"Definitely, definitely, I'll visit her later."

The nurse rolled her eyes and slapped the report she was holding onto Shirahoshi.

"Could you please take a look around?"

"Lady Tsunade is completely busy right now."

"Perhaps she will have time to accept your thanks after the situation on the front lines improves in a while."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xing glanced around the hospital corridors. At this hour, the number of people in the hospital had not decreased at all. "I see. Thank you so much for taking care of me."

The nurse rolled her eyes, then, exhausted from a long day, she finally noticed Bai Xing's face, her tone immediately softening: "You're welcome. By the way, Ninja Bro, do you have a girlfriend right now...?"

wow-

The door closed in front of the nurse, leaving her standing there bewildered in the wind.

Chapter 33 You do your thing, I'll do mine.

In the ward.

Under the watchful eyes of another genin, Shirahoshi sternly reprimanded the two girls for not stopping Might Dai. Hearing that it was Might Dai who rescued them, Shirahoshi couldn't help but feel a headache coming on—why take the Chunin Exams so seriously? Do you really want to be like Rock Lee, who gets banned for cheating?!

If Shirahoshi hadn't strictly forbidden Might Guy from using the still-imperfect fourth and fifth gates, Might Guy would have truly been banned.

In short, you should rest first.

"Regarding Ms. Korin, I'll go to her house tomorrow to help her prepare mentally..."

"Thank you so much, Shirahoshi," Might Guy said, looking touched, from the bed.

Shirahoshi nodded, signaling the other two to come out with her. The three of them walked to the hospital's stairwell, passing many injured and immobile ninjas. Under the curious gazes of Uchiha Mikoto and Yakushi Nono, the three hurriedly arrived at the rooftop—the place where Sasuke and Naruto would eventually break up: the hospital rooftop.

The night was cool and breezy, with a pleasantly cool temperature compared to the sweltering heat of the day.

Many quilts were washed and hung on the rooftop railing. They came in various colors, but white wet quilts were the most numerous.

Passing through these flooded, blanket-like areas, the air transitioned from damp and humid to the slightly drier and fresher area in front of the railing.

Shirahoshi remained silent for a while, while Uchiha Mikoto and Yakushi Nonou behind her looked nervous, worried that their teacher would scold them again.

"Regarding wearing it."

"Thank you for your hard work."

"Eh?!" x2

The two women looked somewhat surprised.

Bai Xing turned his head and looked at the two nervous people. His cool and handsome face smiled slightly: "What? Did you think that the teacher brought you up here to scold you a second time?"

"No, no, no—" Yakushi Nonou hurriedly waved her hands, "I just thought the teacher had something to tell me."

"Tch. Fine, I'll say it then, who's afraid of who?" Uchiha Mikoto's hands were clenched nervously behind her back, her head lowered, and she kicked a small stone, feigning a disdainful expression—after all, Shirahoshi's image in their hearts was still quite dignified.

"You all did a good job this time. When I came back, I ran into Uncle Shinichi Hirata, and he praised me for finding some good disciples."

Shirahoshi glanced at Mikoto, then looked at Nonou:

"Whether it's the Uchiha girl who performs consistently and is exceptionally talented, or the blonde girl who is skilled in using Earth Release ninjutsu and understands tactical cooperation, they are both top-notch genin."

"even......"

The image of Might Guy flashed through Shirahoshi's mind:

"Even a young man with only the strength of a genin, who never gave up on himself and developed a forbidden ninjutsu that was enough to make him famous."

"Thank you so much, teachers!"

At this moment, Bai Xing bent down and bowed deeply to the two panicked girls to express her gratitude:

"Thank you for bringing this honor to your teacher, and for making your worries... no! To be precise, your regrets are not so deep anymore."

"thank you all."

Immediately, the two girls frantically waved their hands. At that moment, both the haughty Uchiha heiress and the gentle blonde girl hurriedly reached out to help their teacher.

"Teacher Shirahoshi, what are you doing! We...we have everything because of you, Teacher!!"

"Yes, Shirahoshi-sensei!"

Supported by the two women, Shirahoshi smiled slightly as he looked down, thinking to himself that his acting was absolutely superb. He figured that the old man wouldn't give him another long, nonsensical speech after the Chunin Exams.

In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi still took the time to inquire about the results. Upon learning that Might Guy had been injured while using a forbidden ninjutsu he had developed, he still wanted to see Shirahoshi's reaction through the crystal ball.

Therefore, this scene was exactly what Hiruzen Sarutobi saw.

"What a good kid."

"Pity."

"If only I had... oh!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi removed the binoculars technique, intending to work overtime today to finish his official duties so that he would have the energy to personally preside over the third Chunin Exam match tomorrow.

#

The next morning, the third Chunin Exam began as scheduled. Despite being exhausted, Hiruzen Sarutobi still came to the exam hall and read his annual speech: informing everyone what it takes to become a qualified Chunin, ending with the Will of Fire.

"The Hokage is as long-winded as ever." On the second-floor spectator railing, Shiranui Kumohime muttered to Shirahoshi beside him.

Below the stage, it was Xi Ri Liu Yun's assessment, and his opponent was Mitomon Hayate from the clan's genin squad.

Shirahoshi vaguely remembered that it had been two years since he last entered the third exam. At that time, his chakra control, chakra quantity, and development of fire-style chakra were still insufficient. Learning the Shadow Clone Technique all at once would have been very difficult.

"Eh~"

Mitomon Hayate is a clan genin with water-style chakra talent: "If I remember correctly, you should be a ninja from the Yuhi clan, who are famous for their genjutsu, right?"

The girl with long, curly black hair standing opposite the black-haired boy nodded:

"Ah."

"My name is Sunset Clouds, nice to meet you..."

"No need," Mitomon Satsuki waved his hand. "I have no interest in associating with a defeated opponent."

Upon hearing this, the girl opposite her immediately became angry, thinking to herself, "How can you be so pretentious?"

In an instant, the proctor representing the third Chunin Exam stepped forward: this person was none other than Shinichi Hirata.

When Yuhi Ryuun saw Hirata Shinichi, his heart trembled: "It's been a long time... Shinichi-senpai."

"It has indeed been a long time. I'd like to see if your illusion techniques have improved." Hirata Shinichi nodded slightly, approached the two, and as he raised his right hand to speak, it swiftly fell:

"Then, the second match of the third Chunin Exams... begins!"

As Hirata Shinichi used the Body Flicker Technique to leave the center of the arena, only a second had passed, and Yuhi Ryuun decisively began to set up an illusion.

The girl with long, curly black hair began to form hand seals:

"The Art of Clone!"

Two phantom clones, almost identical in appearance to the evening clouds, appeared on either side of the girl.

"A clone strategy?"