The Will of Fire – Episode 4

The Will of Fire – Episode 4

A week had passed, and the day of the Genin Exams had finally arrived. Every student in the academy was on edge, knowing that today would determine whether they would move on to become true shinobi or be forced to repeat another year of training.

Dan woke up early, barely able to eat due to nerves. His parents, Raizen and Naomi, gave him words of encouragement.

"Don’t overthink it," Raizen said, placing a firm hand on his son’s shoulder. "Trust your training and give it your all."

Naomi smiled. "And if you fail… well, we’ll still love you."

Dan groaned. "Not helping, Mom."

With that, he headed off to the academy, determined to pass no matter what.

The Exam Begins

Sayuri Senju stood at the front of the classroom, arms crossed, her usual confident smirk on her face.

"Alright, brats, today’s the day. You either pass or you don’t. The exam is simple—three parts: a written test, a jutsu demonstration, and a combat evaluation. If you can’t handle this, you’re not ready to be shinobi. Let’s get started."

Part 1: The Written Test

The first part was a written test, designed to evaluate their knowledge of ninja tactics, history, and strategy.

Shikazo Nara barely put in any effort but still managed to ace it effortlessly.

Riko Uchiha finished first, his intelligence shining through.

Aika Yamcha and Chisato Amakichi took their time but showed strong knowledge.

Dan, despite his nerves, managed to answer most questions correctly.

Hiroshi Lee, who struggled with book knowledge, barely passed.

Part 2: Jutsu Demonstration

For the second part, each student had to demonstrate their ability to perform basic ninjutsu techniques, such as the Clone Jutsu, Transformation Jutsu, and Substitution Jutsu.

Riko Uchiha performed flawless clones, proving his superior chakra control.

Shikazo Nara was lazy but executed the jutsu perfectly.

Aika Yamcha used her agility to enhance her techniques, impressing the instructors.

Chisato Amakichi showed great chakra control, easily performing all required jutsu.

Dan struggled at first but managed to pull off the Clone Jutsu just in time.

Hiroshi Lee failed at creating clones due to low chakra but recovered with an impressive Substitution Jutsu.

Part 3: Combat Evaluation

The final test was a one-on-one sparring match to assess their combat abilities.

Dan vs. Hiroshi Lee → A tough match where Dan relied on speed, while Hiroshi used brute strength. Dan won by outmaneuvering Hiroshi with well-timed attacks.

Riko Uchiha vs. Shikazo Nara → Riko was aggressive, but Shikazo used his clan’s strategic thinking to turn the fight into a stalemate.

Aika Yamcha vs. Chisato Amakichi → Aika’s swift movements clashed with Chisato’s precise strikes, ending in a close match.

After all the fights ended, the instructors gathered to discuss the results.

The Results

Sayuri smirked as she addressed the class.

"Alright, brats, the results are in. If I call your name, congratulations—you’re officially Genin. If not… well, try again next year."

She listed off the names:

✅ Dan – Passed

✅ Riko Uchiha – Passed

✅ Shikazo Nara – Passed

✅ Aika Yamcha – Passed

✅ Chisato Amakichi – Passed

✅ Hiroshi Lee – Barely Passed

"Those of you who passed, don’t celebrate yet. Your true journey begins now. Tomorrow, you’ll meet your jonin instructors and be assigned to your teams. And trust me…" She smirked. "Some of you are in for a real challenge."

Dan clenched his fists in excitement. He had done it. He was finally a Genin. But deep down, he knew this was just the beginning.

To be continued…

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