Iruka had already known about Ya Yu's amazing comprehension abilities.
Therefore, when he heard that Ya Yu had actually mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Although he was shocked, he quickly concealed his surprise.
"Ya Yu, you did a great job. The Chunin Exam is coming soon, you need to keep working hard."
"Don't worry, teacher, I haven't relaxed at all."
Ya Yu assured him.
After a brief conversation, Iruka invited Ya Yu and Naruto to go eat ramen together that night.
Ya Yu agreed.
Then the two of them parted ways, and Ya Yu went back to the village to buy groceries.
After assessing Ya Yu, Iruka went on to test the strength of other ninjas from his previous class.
The Chunin Exam was extremely dangerous, and many people were unable to become ninjas after it, some even lost their lives.
Therefore, Iruka was like a loving father.
He had to see these children grow up with his own eyes before he would let them take the exam.
...
In the blink of an eye, two days before the exam, it was time to submit the exam materials.
The three members of Team 7, each holding their own materials, arrived at the entrance of the Ninja Academy.
Kakashi-sensei had said in advance that the place to submit materials was classroom 301 of the Ninja Academy.
As soon as Ya Yu stepped into the school, he sensed that the chakra fluctuations around him were a bit strange.
After the group climbed to the third floor.
They found two intimidating examinees blocking the entrance to the classroom, seemingly preventing others from submitting their materials.
"The Chunin Exam is very dangerous. I advise you to go home now, lest you lose your life in the exam."
A ninja wearing a headband said, pushing away a girl who wanted to enter.
The girl screamed and fell backwards.
At this moment, Ya Yu reached out and caught the girl who was about to fall...
The girl, Tenten, looked up and met Ya Yu's bright eyes...
After being caught by Ya Yu, the girl's face flushed red.
She quickly broke free from Ya Yu's arms: "I... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
"It's okay."
Ya Yu shook his head.
At this time, Neji and Lee, who were with Tenten, noticed Ya Yu and looked over.
Upon seeing Ya Yu, Lee excitedly introduced him to Neji: "This is the genius kid I told you about, the one I mentioned to Kai-sensei!"
"We ran into him when we were training our physical abilities outside the village. He was practicing the Eight Inner Gates!"
"Is that him?"
Neji asked, looking at Ya Yu.
His red hair, a characteristic of the Uzumaki clan, and his handsome face made him seem easy to get along with.
He didn't look like a hidden genius.
"Kai-sensei said he's much stronger than me. I have to spar with him."
Lee said eagerly.
Lee thought that there were two types of geniuses: natural geniuses and hardworking geniuses like him.
But Ya Yu was a third kind of genius, distinct from the other two.
He was both gifted and incredibly hardworking!
He had to spar with this guy!
On the other side, Sasuke activated his Sharingan, seeing through the genjutsu.
He said to the two people blocking the entrance to classroom 301: "Your low-level genjutsu is too amateurish. Move aside, I'm going to the third floor to submit my materials."
Immediately, the genjutsu was dispelled, and everyone realized what had happened.
It turned out that classroom 301 had become classroom 201.
It turned out that everyone had been under the influence of a genjutsu since they entered the Ninja Academy.
Afterwards, the three members of Team 7 went up to the third floor and submitted their materials.
Neji, Tenten, and Lee looked at the trio's backs, lost in thought.
Tenten stared at Ya Yu's back, saying with admiration: "They are Kakashi's students, right? They seem pretty strong."
"That red-haired kid, I hope he doesn't disappoint me."
Neji, who possessed the Byakugan, said.
"No, I have to spar with that red-haired kid!"
Lee said resolutely.
...
After everyone left, the two examinees who had set the genjutsu dispelled their Transformation Technique, turning back into two proctors in uniform.
Looking at the examinees' backs.
"This year's students seem pretty good, especially that kid from the Uchiha clan."
"That red-haired one is good too."
...
After Ya Yu and the others submitted their materials, they went down to the training ground on the first floor of the Ninja Academy.
They saw Lee in his green clothes, waiting there.
"You're finally here, Ya Yu. Let's have a spar."
Lee stood firm, gesturing to Ya Yu with his fingers, full of fighting spirit.
"What are you doing, you bushy-browed mushroom head? Why do you suddenly want to spar?"
Naruto was a little unhappy.
Lee ignored the words of others, his eyes fixed on Ya Yu.
"Please spar with me once. Let me see your taijutsu."
Behind Lee, Tenten showed an expectant expression.
She was also curious about what kind of strength this red-haired kid possessed.
Neji stood with his arms crossed, watching the situation unfold.
After the Chunin Exam, he might become an opponent of this red-haired kid, so it wasn't a bad thing to get to know his opponent earlier.
"Looks like you won't be leaving today unless you spar with me."
Ya Yu showed a helpless expression, slowly stepping into the training ground.
After assuming a strict taijutsu starting position, Ya Yu gestured to Lee with his fingers: "Come on!"
"Then I won't hold back!"
Lee's eyebrows shot up.
"Whoa!"
He instantly rushed in front of Ya Yu, raising his leg and kicking towards Ya Yu's waist!
Ya Yu raised his hand to block it!
"Bang!"
Lee's powerful leg strength was considerable, but Ya Yu firmly caught it!
"What?"
Tenten, who was watching from the side, widened her eyes.
"He can actually catch Lee's kick? And it looks effortless!"
"How can this kid be so strong at such a young age?!"
Even Neji, who had been watching the show, unconsciously leaned forward, carefully observing the battle on the field.
On the other side, after receiving the kick, Lee was stunned himself.
From this single strike, he judged that Ya Yu's strength was far superior to his!
Lee gritted his teeth and shouted: "Then see if you can block this next move!"
With that, Lee abruptly twisted his waist!
"Whoa!"
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
With a loud roar, Lee spun his body and used a fast roundhouse kick to attack Ya Yu!
Ya Yu stepped back, dodging Lee's roundhouse kick.
Then, relying on his keen eyesight, he suddenly kicked out his right foot when Lee was in the air!
"Bang!"
This kick landed on Lee, sending him flying back ten meters!
After landing, Lee rolled on the ground.
Tenten's eyes sparkled: "This boy is not only handsome, but also very strong."
"They are a year younger than us and have less combat experience, yet they can win against Lee."
"Indeed, they are remarkable."
Neji nodded in agreement.
Their timing and control over their own strength were both superior to Lee's.
Lee's loss was not unjustified.
"I won't give up easily."
At this time, Lee got up from the ground, his whole body emitting white steam!
He still had an ace up his sleeve, how could he surrender so easily!
"Is Lee going to open the Eight Inner Gates?"
Tenten exclaimed: "There's no need for that, this is just a casual spar. Shouldn't you save a technique like the Eight Inner Gates for a formal competition?"
Facing Lee, who had activated the Eight Inner Gates, Ya Yu showed no fear.
Lee wasn't the only one who could open the Eight Inner Gates.
"Gate One, Open!"
"Gate Two, Open!"
"......"
"Gate Five, Open!"
Ya Yu opened the Eight Inner Gates to the fifth gate in one go, green steam rising from his entire body, a scene that was quite impressive!
Lee: This...
He actually went all the way to the fifth gate!
And it looks effortless!
That means he still has room to open the sixth gate, he's holding back!