The joint training formally started and the first evaluation was chakra control.
The relatively younger children were asked to perform leaf concentration exercises to showcase their control over chakra.
Meanwhile, those who are 8 or older were asked to demonstrate tree-climbing and water-walking.
Of course, Seimei chose to participate in the last two tasks.
With his Lv. 5 Chakra Control, tree-climbing and water-walking exercise was a breeze.
Many other children also passed these exercises as well. After all, they were Senju.
They didn't just have massive vitality and chakra capacity, but exceptional innate chakra control capabilities as well.
Maybe that was why they could master thousands of difficult Jutsu and other skills over the years. They truly lived up to their clan name—Senju.
(A/N:Senju is a Japanese word that means "Thousand Skills" or "Thousand Hands". In the original Naruto, they were known as a clan with a thousand skills.)
Next was the Shurikenjutsu or Ninja Tool Throwing test.
Seimei passed it with full marks as well.
Each candidate had to hit 15 stationary targets with Shuriken, Senbon, and Kunai.
The targets were only 10-15 meters away.
How difficult can it be for Seimei who upgraded his Shurikenjutsu skill to Lv.5? Plus, he had a pair of perpetually open Tenseigans. Though not as good as Three Tomoe Sharingan, its dynamic vision capabilities were nothing to scoff at.
He hit the bull's eye every time.
In this test, any child over 9 years old hit the bull's eye 90% of the time.
It was a good score. But he knew Uchiha children were even more impressive—at least when it came to Shurikenjutsu.
During the Ninjutsu evaluation, Seimei didn't make much fuss. All he showcased was the three basic body techniques and a C-rank Ninjutsu—Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
Everything was fine until the Taijutsu evaluation.
His instructor was a Special Jonin.
The spar continued for 5 minutes where he was thrashed one-sidedly.
"At least they marked my Taijutsu proficiency at S-rank—the highest grade available."
"But it really stings. Come on, my body. Grow up faster, please."
His Taijutsu performance was excellent. Really excellent. It was much better than most 12-year-old Senju Children.
But he was still young and his opponent was a Special Jonin. So, it's only natural to be beaten mercilessly.
What? You say how could he be beaten so easily with Otsutsuki bloodline?
Come on. He was still a 6-year-old child. And his opponent was a freaking, monstrous Senju Special Jonin with immense combat experience.
Did you think he's Isshiki, Momoshiki, or Kinshiki Otsutsuki who had thousands of years to refine their chakra, physique, and combat techniques?
Don't joke around!
"But he did really hit me too hard. I'm just a child. Where is your conscience, bastard?"
"Ouch Ouch"
Seimei muttered in a low voice.
If it were Earth, he would have filed a complaint for child abuse. After all, who could be heartless enough to beat up a 6-year-old child to a pulp without even batting an eye?
But this was the merciless Shinobi world. Getting beaten up at such a young age was normal.
'The more beatings I get during the training, the less I will bleed during the war.'
'Yes! Let's stay positive.'
'I can always beat this instructor up in the future once I grow up.'
'Amitabha.'
Seimei thought in his mind that he was applying pain relief medicine to his brushes. Fortunately, his Otsutsuki bloodline had immense vitality.
The brushes would heal in a few minutes.
'When I enter my teens, the recovery rate will be even quicker.'
'By then, my physique will be off the charts. Whether it's my strength, speed, reflexes, agility, stamina, or recovery ability—everything will increase exponentially.'
'If my calculations are right, by my late teens, my recovery ability will be as terrifying as my uncle, Senju Hashirama.'
'My bleeding will stop instantly. Minor injuries will heal in seconds. Broken bones and crushed organs will mend in minutes. Brushes? Huh…what are those?'
After his brushes were healed, he headed to the spectator seat near his uncle, Hashirama, and sat down with a plop.
"Hehe. Seimei, good job. Now, you only have the one-on-one combat left. Then we will head home."
Hashirama chimed in.
"Did you have fun seeing me beaten to a pulp, uncle?"
Seimei asked with a deadpan expression.
Hashirama looked serious and said righteously, "Not at all. I was worried about you."
'Did you think I would believe that?'
'If I didn't know the true side of this so-called "God of Shinobi", I would have believed you.'
'But now, no chance.'
He knew very well that his uncle was having fun and secretly gloating as he watched everyone getting thrashed.
Just then, Hashirama patted Seimei's head and said with a sincere smile, "But you really did well over there. Good work. I will treat you to a barbeque at Yakiniku Q before we head home."
Feeling his genuine care, Seimei finally smiled back and said, "Then I will dry your wallet today."
After about 30 more minutes, the Taijutsu evaluation finally ended.
Senju Haruto walked back to the center of the training ground once again.
"Alright, kids. Good job keeping up with the evaluation so far."
"I will give you 15 minutes to rest and then I will pair you up for the one-on-one combat drill."
"Each match will only last 5 minutes. If you can defeat your opponent within this timeframe, you win. Otherwise, we will halt the fight after 5 minutes."
"Go all out. Don't worry about injuries. We have medics ready here."
"If any life-threatening situation occurs, your referee will intervene."
"So, give your all and show what you have got."
After 15 minutes of break, the match-up was finally determined.
Seimei's opponent was a 12-year-old kid, Senju Kyojuro.
From what he witnessed and the rumors he heard, this Senju Kyojuro had awakened Wood Release Kekkei Genkai when he was 10.
Hmm…But it looked like he didn't have his uncle's extensive Yang Release vitality.
Was his Wood Release fake then?
No, no, no. How could it be a fake? Kyojuro's Wood Release simply resembled another Wood Release user from the original Naruto series.
He had to suppress the urge to barge in and ask "Yamato, is that you?".
If he really did that, Kyojuro would be super mad.
As Seimei was immersed in his inner monologue, Senju Haruto finally called his name.
"Senju Seimei. Senju Kyojuro. Please come up to the duel ground."
Seimei and Kyojuro wasted no time and they entered the dual ground quickly.
Kyojuro smiled and said, "Let's have a good match, Seimei-kun."
"Of course, disco archite-...I mean Yamat…cough cough…yes, Kyojuro."
Hearing his reply, Senju Kyojuro was a bit confused. He felt as if he was unknowingly insulted. But he didn't think too much about it.
Maybe Seimei-kun was a bit shy.
'Oops! I slipped up!'
Seimei inwardly cursed. But when he saw that Kyojuro didn't show any unnatural reaction except for a slightly confused face, he knew he was saved.
He sighed in relief and quickly adjusted his mental state.
His first actual combat against another opponent other than his father was about to begin.
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