The next day, the sun spread light all over Konoha, declaring the start of a new day.
Rays of the sun fell on the face of Yukan as he got up and proceeded to wash up slowly.
He took a bath and wore new clothes he had kept for today.
After eating his breakfast, he left for the academy.
The times currently are chaotic.
The second ninja war is going on.
It was the reason for Hyatt's death.
Yukan, on his way, met Minato and Shikaku walking together.
"Hey c- Yukan, how are you?" Minato started a conversation with Yukan.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Hey, what were you-" Yukan was about to ask Minato what he was about to say but was interrupted by Minato.
"Anyways, we should walk faster or Fukuzaki sensei will scold us for being late on the last day."
Shikaku on the side nodded and the three started walking faster.
Soon, they reached the academy and saw a man in a chunin uniform standing in front of the students.
The chunin was their class teacher, Fukuzaki Tsukuyami.
Seeing the three walking into the academy and trying to mix in the crowd, he said," Hey Minato, I didn't expect you to be late too. These two are just lazy and I knew it, but you keep it in the closet… I didn't expect it."
"That, Sensei, I got lost on the path of grandma and then helped a path cross the road." Minato was not able to make the excuse properly and had to listen to Fukuzaki's scolding.
Yukan and Shikaku were scolded too, but they were just too used to it that Shikaku could still yawn while listening to him.
Fukuzaki then brought everyone to the ground and started speaking," The criterion for graduation this time is a little different. You not only have to do a jutsu but a lot more."
Fukuzaki glanced at a sheet and called the first name," Uchiha Ryu, come here and throw shuriken at the target in front."
A boy then walked out of the crowd and picked up three shurikens.
He threw them. One hit the centre and the other two were close.
"B. Next, Uchiha Mikoto."
Ryu came back and Mikoto went ahead.
A lot of students then were called one by one.
The best grade till now was received by Mikoto, B+ and Kushina got the worst, D.
Now, a few handfuls of students were left and finally, it was Yukan's turn.
Yukan also threw three shurikens, two of them hit the centre while the other was close.
"A. Nice. Next, Minato."
Minato walked up and did the throw but had a little better result than Yukan but he also got an A grade...
Soon, the other tests were also taken, including the ninjutsu technique.
Yukan was pretty bad in ninjutsu and could only do a few D and C rank jutsus.
All the kids were covered in sweat after the tests.
"Now, we are only left with a strength test. Your physical strength will end up being more important for you than ninjutsu on the field."
Fukuzaki said as he pointed at the doll in front," Everyone will one by one punch the doll. It is very durable and any punch under an elite jonin's level would not destroy it. So, do your best kids"
In the same order as before, students went forward and punched the doll.
Yukan was getting bored standing and staring at the doll.
He started talking to Minato," Hey Minato, what do you think, who will be your Sensei?"
"I am not sure. Most jonin are busy on the frontline. What about you, 'cutie pie'?" Minato said teasingly.
Yukan then remembered, had once taken Minato to his home, feeling pitiful that he didn't get to eat food made by his mother since Minato was an orphan.
Never had Yukan expected that the moment they would enter, his mother would come out of the room shouting," There's a cockroach in the room, cutie pie. Save your mommy."
Ever since then, Minato always called him 'cutie pie'.
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Yukan had asked him to stop doing that, not because he was irritated but because he did not want people to think he was dating Minato at such an age.
"Hey, let's make a bet. If I get a higher score in the punch strength right now, you will stop calling me that."
As soon as Yukan said it, Minato's name was called by the teacher and he left.
Minato punched the doll with a full swing of his short arm.
"B+. Good, it is almost at a genin's level." Fukuzaki said.
Minato looked back at Yukan and gave him a smirk.
"Next, Yukan"
This time, Yukan decided to use a bit more strength, around 70% of it.
'Guess I will get an A with it'
Yukan went forward and punched the doll. He could feel his whole body vibrate a little.
Fukuzaki was shocked at his power. Never had he expected his student to have this kind of power.
For him, Yukan was a genius who started showing his power 2 years ago and ever since then has been at the top or second but...
"That is very good, kid. A+. It is near a chunin's strength. Good work."
Yukan then looked at Minato and walked to him.
After he stood in front of him, he said," Now, don't call me cutie pie from now on"
"Why?" Minato asked with a confused expression.
"Huh? Didn't we.. agree on a …bet?" Yukan said with fear in his heart.
Although Minato is young, he is still very sharp.
"YOU made a bet. I never agreed, cutie pie" Minato said teasingly.
Yukan sighed.
He could not change Minato. The only way to stop him now was to kill him.
"Everyone has passed the test. You will be divided into teams of three and will train under a jounin sensei. Remember, there is a war going on right now. When doing your missions, always stay safe and… don't die kiddos"
Fukuzaki said. He could feel his eyes getting a little wet. He had seen these kids since they were only 4-5 years old.
He had watched over them as they grew up. He didn't want to see them coming back cold.
Fukuzaki suddenly left as he did not want his image to change in front of his students.
"A ninja doesn't need emotions," Fukuzaki reminded himself.
While Yukan was still fighting with Minato about changing his nickname, Kushina, Shikaku and Choza came to them.
"Hey idiot, what are you both talking about?" Kushina asked Yukan as she came behind them.
Ever since Kushina came to Konoha 2 years ago, she has been very close to Yukan.
"Hey, red tomato. We are talking about nothing but how to make some ketchup" Yukan replied.
Kushina and Yukan were indeed very close.
While Minato did not like Kushina the other way, they were just normal friends.
His main job was to mediate Kushina and Yukan's fights.
"I think they were talking about something like cut-" Shikaku was saying but was blocked by Yukan in the middle.
Yukan changed the topic quickly, "Hey, since this is the day we graduate, let's eat some barbecue… and Choza, you will pay your own bill."
Yukan said as he looked at Choza. The last time he treated Choza to a meal, his wallet was emptied and it still wasn't enough to pay the bill. In the end, Yukan had to wash the dishes there for a whole week.
"Heyy! That is not fair" Choza said.
"No, it is," Shikaku said. He also had some similar experiences.
Although he did not wash the dishes, he mopped the floor.