320. The So-Called Genius

"Today is the trial for the new semester. The results of this trial will be sent directly to the Hokage's office. Please take it seriously!"

As soon as the semester started, the homeroom teacher, Daichun, emphasized seriously.

He was wearing Konoha's green flak jacket, with a forehead protector on his head, a veteran Chunin.

Due to severe injuries sustained during the Third Great Ninja War, he was assigned by the higher-ups to teach at the ninja academy.

Being able to pass on his experience to the younger generation was his way of contributing to the village in his final years. Daichun thought this way.

After hearing his introduction, the kids in the classroom immediately looked serious.

Because in the Hokage's office, there was someone these kids cared deeply about...

Soon, a student raised his hand and asked:

"Daichun-sensei, will Lord Danzo see the results of this test?"

This question touched on what many students were most concerned about.

After all, Danzo was now hailed as a hero of Konoha!

Within the village, his reputation even surpassed that of the young Hokage!

If Lord Danzo would also see the results of this test, then they had to perform well.

They absolutely couldn't disappoint their idol...

Hearing Danzo's name, Daichun-sensei on the podium couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia.

During the Third Great Ninja War, he had served under Lord Danzo.

He was one of the ninjas who charged into battle and fought alongside Danzo.

Therefore, he knew Danzo's charisma all too well.

It was precisely because of this that he missed those times so much.

Seeing the stars in the children's eyes when they mentioned Lord Danzo, Daichun couldn't help but sigh:

Perhaps this is the greatest honor Lord Danzo wanted to see.

After suppressing these complex emotions, Daichun rubbed his mouth and smiled:

"Very likely, if you perform well enough."

Hearing this, the usually high-achieving kids immediately started to get excited, clearly eager to show off.

As for those with poorer grades, they looked as if they had eaten a bitter melon, obviously not wanting their results to be seen by Lord Danzo, not wanting to embarrass themselves in front of their idol.

Even Uchiha Itachi, who always maintained a cold demeanor, couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

He was full of curiosity about the powerful man who ended the war and led the village to revival.

Unfortunately, Shisui had not returned to the village, and he had no suitable opportunity to meet him.

If, as Daichun-sensei said, he performed well enough, would he catch Lord Danzo's attention?

Uchiha Itachi showed a thoughtful expression.

Unexpectedly, the girls next to him started whispering excitedly.

"Even when Itachi-kun is thinking, he's so handsome!"

"Of course, my Itachi-kun is the most handsome at any time!"

"I think so too... Wait, since when is he your Itachi-kun? Itachi-kun can only be mine!"

"Tch, I'm Itachi-kun's favorite."

Soon, the classroom was in an uproar.

Even Daichun on the podium looked somewhat helpless.

Since Uchiha Itachi enrolled, he had firmly captured the attention of these little girls.

Every move he made sparked intense discussion...

What could you do? He was the heir of a prestigious clan, handsome, and a genius to boot.

He had all the buffs stacked.

In the world of Naruto, where everyone matured early, such phenomena were quite normal.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Itachi felt nothing about it.

Instead, he just found them noisy.

While he was already thinking about how to build Konoha and change the ninja world, these guys could only chatter about love.

How boring...

Compared to these boring girls, another classmate interested him more.

"Do you think Lord Danzo will see the results of our trial this time?"

As soon as they arrived at the training ground, Itachi approached Shimura Kabuto and asked.

If there was anyone in his class who could earn his respect, it was Shimura Kabuto.

Although Kabuto's test results were always around twentieth place, he was the only classmate who made Itachi feel a sense of crisis.

His Uchiha intuition told him that this classmate was definitely not as simple as he appeared.

Hearing Itachi's question, Kabuto looked at him through his thick glasses and replied:

"Maybe, but with Itachi-kun's talent, you should have already caught Teacher's attention."

As Danzo's disciple, Kabuto had access to a lot of information.

Especially regarding Root's various affairs, including the discovery and cultivation of new talents in Konoha.

A genius like Uchiha Itachi had probably long been on Root's list.

Not to mention the connection through his elder brother Shisui...

Hearing Kabuto's answer, Itachi showed a hint of surprise.

"So Lord Danzo has already noticed me?"

Kabuto gently pushed his glasses and said softly:

"Not only noticed you, but also praised you."

"To be honest, I think Itachi-kun is one of the few in the Uchiha clan who can think as deeply as Shisui-senpai."

"Although it may sound disrespectful, that's the truth."

As Konoha's top prestigious clan, the Uchiha's overall strength was incredible, but their thinking ability was somewhat lacking.

Despite his young age, Itachi had already keenly realized this.

Facing Kabuto's 'disparagement,' he just shook his head lightly:

"It's fine, I should thank Kabuto-kun for the appreciation."

Itachi looked at Kabuto and suddenly asked:

"This time, will Kabuto-kun still maintain a score around twentieth place?"

Kabuto paused at this sudden question, then touched his nose:

"Was my performance a bit too deliberate?"

Itachi shook his head and said seriously:

"It's not that Kabuto-kun's acting was flawed, I guessed it using my intuition."

Kabuto's hands were still in his pockets, he smiled lightly:

"It doesn't matter, as long as no one disturbs me."

Hearing this answer, Itachi suddenly asked meaningfully:

"Lord Danzo will see it, right? Your results."

Kabuto's face was calm, his tone full of confidence.

"Teacher knows my true abilities well enough, I don't need to prove anything."

"Is that so..."

Kabuto's answer left Itachi in silence.

Unlike Itachi, who always strived to maintain the Uchiha clan's honor, Shimura Kabuto's approach seemed overly relaxed.

He couldn't help but think, what if he didn't get first place one time? How would he face his father and the clan's expectations?

It would be heavy...

As it turned out, Kabuto wasn't boasting.

In the following tests, whether it was shuriken, kunai throwing, or theoretical knowledge, he performed averagely.

Even in the final combat practice, he deliberately lost to keep his score within a suitable range!

As for Itachi, his performance was as stable as ever.

First in theory, first in shurikenjutsu, first in kunai throwing, first in taijutsu...

First in everything.

The final combat practice was also an easy win against Inuzuka Ryu from the Inuzuka clan.

The defeated Inuzuka Ryu could only lie on the ground, his eyes red as he looked at his calm opponent.

"Uchiha Itachi! I will definitely defeat you!"

Facing his vow, Itachi calmly put his hands in his pockets and said:

"I look forward to your challenge." This calm tone, this condescending gaze, undoubtedly added another scar to Inuzuka Ryu's fragile heart.

But Itachi was oblivious, as there were too many people he had defeated, and he couldn't possibly remember each one.

And this is the difference between a genius and an ordinary person.