NARUTO: In the Era of Sannin

The day of the early graduation was today and Yuichi felt unusually calm. He wasn't panicking or anything but was just grooming himself because he knew no matter the result, his academy life will now come to an end. 

"The end of one thing will mark the beginning of another" Yuichi spoke as he pushed his wet hair back and then parted them from the middle. 

He wore his ninja clothes and checked all his ninja equipment, making sure no problem arose in the exam.

"Hey the food is ready, come and eat, not much time is left after all" his shadow clone called him in the hall. 

Yuichi completed his breakfast and left for the academy. He wore his bag on his right shoulder whereas his sword was strapped on his left shoulder. 

It wasn't long since he bought this sword, but he was practicing sword techniques for quite some time after coming into this world. However he only practiced normal moments of sword, nothing fancy as he was a beginner in this. 

The only reason why Yuichi decided to use the sword was due to the fact that it goes well with his bloodline ability.

Instead of punching, slashing was a more lethal and convenient way, and since he was unable to perform any jutsus while using it, the sword gave more options.

Moreover, the lightning enhancement increases the sharpness of the sword and helps him in converting lightning strikes into a range attack. 

***

Today was a special day, the day hokage will choose his disciples. It was well known throughout Konoha, spreaded intentionally. 

Academy was off for today and all students who were going to the academy were only there for one reason and one reason alone, to be under the tutelage of a great ninja.

Although civilians didn't know any of it, it was never meant for them in the first place. All of the major clans knew the importance and hence their younger generation was participating in it. 

Hiruzen, the man behind every move, was looking out of the window from his room which foresaw the whole Konoha. 

A young Hiruzen's reflection was present on the mirror, a kage level ninja and a father who was just recently blessed with his first child. 

"It's been 2 years sensei, it's still tough to manage it all.." Hiruzen spoke out his inner feelings as he looked at the portrait of the second Hokage present in his room. 

In the last 2 years since the day when Tobirama selected him as the third Hokage, he faced many problems. 

Problems unlike anything he had ever faced, problems that he had to overcome through his wits alone. 

After the war came to an end, Hiruzen was left with big scars present on the village. The strongest village at its weakest was the state Hiruzen found Konoha when started leading it but that wasn't the only challenge he faced. 

Big clans' conflicts and disapproval of him as a Hokage was the first thing that he faced, but he overcame it with the help of his friends and this was the reason he regretted. 

They became a council who Hiruzen had to ask for before making any major decisions, most of the time their power felt stronger in Hiruzen's eye. 

"haaa..*exhale*... i will resolve this situation over time"

Hiruzen decided to slowly resolve this problem over time, meanwhile he decided to keep his friends in check whose greed was growing as they got more power in their hands. 

Today's event was something he organized due to the force he faced from all the major clans, exhibiting his weak strength as a village ruler. 

Hiruzen smiled a little as he knew one of the students who will become his student already. A civilian boy more talented and more genius than any genius he ever saw. Hiruzen has high hopes from him, alongside with all of the future young ninjas. 

One thing that he knew was to make sure flames of will of fire burn fiercely in each and every new ninja's heart. This was something he knew will surely unite the village in future and stop the situations where everyone looks for their own interest. 

*clack*

The gates of the Hokage room and a few powerful ninjas entered the room. All of them were a step above high level jonins, they were S-ranks ninjas, the true strength of a village. 

Hiruzen acknowledged each of them and their strengths, they all were a good competition for him but he was sure he won't lose from any of them except one individual. 

"Hey Hiruzen, I too will be picking a few good seedlings. Okay man" 

The man with short black tousled hair entered the room first with a carefree vibe followed by the other four. 

"I won't stop you, Kagami but let's discuss that after taking a look at today's exam" Hiruzen responded to Kagami Uchiha, the person closest to his power among all others. 

"I won't be participating in Haru, I will stay in the shadows and focus on ROOT for the time being," Danzo said with a serious tone. 

"That's okay but join us today anyway" Danzo nodded at Hiruzen's suggestion. 

"Also there are few things that needs to be discussed, let's do it before moving out" 

***

In the academy Yuichi was sitting in the exam hall with more than 300 children who were giving the written exam with extreme dedication. But on the other hand Yuichi had already finished his and was just sitting there waiting for others to finish. 

The exam was easy for him as everything that was asked was around high school level knowledge. Though he didn't remember anything from his highschool time in previous as it was the most hectic and stressful time of his life, but after preparing for months with shadow clones help he was well rounded in this. 

Although Yuichi mostly used shadow clones for these kinds of things, he too had limited the numbers to 4 as he experienced any more then that made the information after dispelling hard to receive and often lead to headaches. 

In the room similar to Yuichi, many more students had completed the exam and just like him observing the others. The time of the test was 2 hrs long and started early at 8 am, most of the students who were well prepared completed it around 1 hour. 

After all, the test was not only based on the number of scores but also the speed at which the participant completed it. Thus, whoever is done with their test has to submit it.

After completion of the test one hour break was provided and within that time all the paper got checked and results were already ready. 

Yuichi searched for his name in one of the 3 lists that were pasted on the board. 

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Author this side!!!

just wanna ask one thing, which root would you think will suit Yuichi, as after early graduation there will be three paths to move forward. I want your suggestions in this and please mention the reason alongside your choice. The choices are as follow :

1) Join a genin squad just like normal students and start going on missions. 

2) Joining ANBU/ ROOT and focusing on power stacking. 

3) A New Route that you have idea about. 

please write down your comments on it, i will only wait for a week.... 

that's all for now