Each graduating class from the academy typically consists of several hundred students.
Except for Class A, the other students had already completed their assessments the day before.
Today's event was mainly to observe the evaluations of the Class A students, and the class taught by Arima was the main highlight of the day.
The earlier assessments were unremarkable, just minor skirmishes and clumsy exchanges.
In Arima's eyes, it was like watching chickens peck at each other, nothing stood out in terms of taijutsu or ninjutsu.
With about half an hour left before his class's turn, Arima wondered whether Tsunade was awake.
Whispering to his Tobirama, he quietly left the spectator stands and vanished.
By the time he arrived home, Tsunade was already up, dressed in her training outfit, preparing to head to the academy.
Hearing movement in the hallway, she guessed it must be her Arima-nii coming to get her.
She skipped out of her room and, upon seeing Arima, happily opened her arms and leapt into his embrace.
Arima gently knocked her on the head and said, "You slacker, you finally got up."
Tsunade loved her brother's affectionate gestures, although she had indeed slept in today.
It was a quiet summer morning, she'd slept peacefully until nearly noon.
Embarrassed by his teasing but unwilling to admit fault, she pouted, "It's your fault, Arima-nii. You didn't wake me. And your bed is so comfy."
Arima chuckled helplessly. He couldn't even remember when she'd become so sharp-tongued, able to reason her way out of anything.
Then Arima said mysteriously, "Tsunade, if you perform well in your graduation exam today and earn your examiner's approval, I'll give you a special gift. It's a legacy of the Senju clan."
Tsunade had long since reached the level of a genin. She was skilled in hand to hand combat, straightforward and forceful.
Thanks to Arima's careful teaching over the past two years, she had made great progress.
Normally, facing a standard Chunin examiner would be no issue, but hearing Arima's words made her suspect this assessment might not be so simple.
Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she thought of a clever idea.
She clung to Arima's arm and, with a pitiful look, said, "Arima-nii, you want me to pass smoothly and not embarrass myself in public, right? Just tell me a little about the examiner."
Arima knew exactly what she was trying to do, gather intel for a targeted strategy. Though he saw through her, he couldn't bring himself to refuse.
Looking down at her adorable face, he sighed inwardly, 'I'm completely wrapped around her finger.'
Seeing his reaction, Tsunade smirked in triumph, but quickly buried her face in his chest to hide it.
Arima gently tugged on her high ponytail and said, "You brat. You've got me trapped."
Tsunade stuck out her tongue playfully, thinking, "Hmph. Arima-nii doesn't know how lucky he is. I wouldn't act this way for just anyone."
Eventually, Arima gave in. "Alright, I'll give you a few hints."
"First, your examiner will only use taijutsu. If you can grab the bell from him, you pass.
Second, he won't leave a designated area, force him out of bounds, and you pass. Third, your exam is time limited to 30 minutes."
Tsunade carefully committed the information to memory and began mentally planning her strategy.
Arima had invested a lot in growing her tactical skills. Given enough time, she would undoubtedly devise a solid attack plan.
After dawdling a while longer, they finally headed to the exam venue.
When Arima returned to the academy, it was just in time to see Hatake on stage for his assessment.
Per the rules, Sakumo had to obtain the examiner's bell, and the examiner couldn't use ninjutsu above B-rank.
Sakumo stood tall with a sword in hand, already showing promising mastery at his young age.
His duel with the examiner was intense, with the latter defending flawlessly, frustrating Sakumo.
As the timer neared its end, the examiner launched a Fireball Jutsu, aiming to finish things.
But Sakumo seized the moment.
Using his sword, he split the fireball in half, though his hand was burned, he used the distraction to close the gap and, in a flash, unleashed his clan's signature draw-cut technique.
In a stunning reversal, he cut the string holding the bell. The entire exchange lasted less than five seconds and was hailed as the day's best offensive maneuver.
Arima immediately appeared beside Sakumo and used the Mystical Palm Technique to treat his burns.
In all of Konoha, no one surpassed Arima in medical ninjutsu.
Within moments, Sakumo was fully healed. Arima patted him on the shoulder and personally handed him the genin forehead protector.
Sakumo was touched, he wasn't close to many people, but Arima was an exception. Without Arima's guidance, he never would have mastered the blade so soon.
In Sakumo's eyes, Arima was a mysterious powerhouse, skilled in every area.
His tailored advice helped each student break through their limits. To him, Arima was a miracle worker.
After Sakumo's assessment, only Tsunade's remained.
When Tsunade took the stage, she assumed her brother stayed to encourage her.
"Arima-nii, don't worry. I'll pass. Now go, I'm starting."
Arima smiled and walked toward her, stopping five steps away.
That's when Tsunade realized he was her examiner.
Suddenly nervous, she thought back on their past spars, but this felt different. Would he go easy on her?
Was he trying to prevent her from becoming a genin to keep her off the battlefield? Was this Tobirama's plan?
Seeing her anxious expression, Arima gently said, "Don't overthink it. Just show the progress you've made over the last two years. Be brave. You are the princess of the Senju clan."
His words snapped her out of her spiral. Taking deep breaths, she prepared for battle.
The crowd was excited, this was the final and most anticipated duel.
The Senju princess versus the famed and enigmatic Arima, a ninja of elite Jonin caliber.
Once the rules were stated, the exam began.
Tsunade carefully assessed the situation. She could attack freely, while Arima had to defend. But if she couldn't affect him at all, she'd fail.
Determined to try something unexpected, she began charging chakra into her fist and smashed the ground. The stage collapsed in a cloud of dust.
Spectators gasped, such force was nearly B-rank level and could easily kill a Chunin.
Arima responded by whipping up a gust with chakra-enhanced punches, clearing the dust.
Amid the debris, Tsunade darted forward, chakra scalpels glowing on her hands. She aimed for Arima's ribs, hoping to force him out of bounds.
But Arima dodged with ease and counterattacked. His punch forced her back out of the designated zone.
His oppressive momentum was overwhelming, clearly, he'd been holding back in the past.
She launched a powerful flying kick, but Arima caught it with chakra-coated hands and gently redirected her force, then flipped her into the air.
Even Tobirama praised his elegant technique.
Tsunade launched wave after wave of fierce attacks. The stage was torn apart, but Arima defended effortlessly, always one step ahead.
The scene resembled Arima's past sparring matches with Tobirama.
Despite Tsunade's raw strength and chakra control, Arima neutralized everything with precision and grace.
Time passed quickly, and still she couldn't break through. The audience was amazed, each of her attacks was comparable to C-rank jutsu, and yet Arima nullified them all.
Then, Tsunade paused a few meters away, dropping her fists and putting on a hurt expression.
Arima hesitated, unsure if she was really upset.
Suddenly, she shouted, "Ninja Art: Tsunade Shuriken Technique." and leapt at him with arms wide.
Arima recognized the move from two years ago and prepared to counter, but seeing her determined face, he dropped his guard and caught her gently instead, dissipating the impact with chakra.
Tsunade seized the chance to wrap her arms around him tightly.
They locked in a stalemate… until a hidden clone emerged from the rubble and snatched the bell.
Astonished gasps filled the crowd, a dramatic final twist.
Applause erupted as Tobirama smiled in satisfaction, proud of his clan's next generation.
In Arima's arms, Tsunade blushed. She had expected this outcome, hence her little trick.
Arima laughed, "Congratulations, Tsunade. I noticed your clone earlier, but you showed me you were worthy to pass the exam. You've earned my recognition today."
Surprised at first, Tsunade quickly beamed with joy. She kissed his cheek and exclaimed.
"Thank you, Arima-nii. I'm a ninja now."
Arima patted her head fondly, "Yes, yes, you're a ninja now. Now a caterpillar will soon turn into a strong butterfly."
Tsunade pouted, "You're the caterpillar." and turned away with a "hmph."
Arima laughed and apologized repeatedly, then performed a series of hand signs and summoned a large scroll.
"Tsunade, look what I have for you."
She turned her head, saw the summoning beast scroll of their grandfather, and lit up with delight.
"Thank you, Arima-nii. I love it."
The two returned home together, laughing and smiling all the way.
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