In the Ninja World, strength is always the top priority.
To gain attention, Aomi must demonstrate strength at the right moment, and the Will of Fire is his quickest way to reach the top echelons of Konoha.
If Aomi were asked to write a high-level essay on public policy, he might need to think for a while.
But just focusing on the key points of the Will of Fire and the Uchiha can easily produce an article that would impress Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo.
After all, he simply needs to channel the mindset of Itachi and Shisui from the original timeline, and it's not like Aomi hasn't watched Naruto before...
"Rather than being a genius cheerleader for the Uchiha, it's more beneficial for me to infiltrate the top echelons of Konoha."
Aomi squinted, slowly computing:
"This way, not only can I quell doubts from within the Uchiha Clan, but I can also, as a matter of course, come into contact with Namikaze Minato and his wife, the Sannin, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Shimura Danzo…"
"Having these Kage Level ninjas from the Hokage's side confront me out of resentment and fear is too dangerous, and once resentment arises, like with Senju Tobirama now, they will guard against me."
"It's safer to lead with other emotions; I can also more easily find moments when they are vulnerable."
"Thus, the critical point lies in tomorrow's final examination."
"Combining actual combat with the Will of Fire exam, it will surely attract everyone's attention..."
Aomi poured herself a cup of hot milk, slowly finished it, and then began her pre-sleep stretching exercises, just as she introduced herself to Senju Tobirama.
Senju Tobirama silently watched this scene.
Aomi had initially confused Senju Tobirama by leveraging Yoshikage's self-introduction, making him think Aomi's personality was twisted, one of the most insane types of Uchiha.
But later, Aomi fabricated a reason—"developing secret techniques to solve the Uchiha problem"—to criticize Senju Tobirama from a moral high ground.
Now, Aomi needs to return her actions to their original state, constantly pulling back and forth, to blur Senju Tobirama's view.
This wise Senju has developed a threshold and a forewarning about the emotional fluctuations Aomi causes.
This is not good.
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The next day.
Wearing black contact lenses, Aomi walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Shisui towards the Ninja School.
The brothers shared hot buns as they quietly reviewed yesterday's battle.
"You did well, Shisui. For a six-year-old, it couldn't be more perfect. You'll surely surpass your brother in the future."
"Remember, don't easily reveal your Sharingan, or people will think you're a freak genius and ostracize you..."
Shisui rolled his eyes, nodded, and muttered under his breath, "Brother, compared to my Sharingan, your fighting style is what really shocks and intimidates people..."
"Well, a young genius Uchiha might make some people on edge, but what if a Senju Tobirama-like genius is an unawakened Uchiha? That situation, Konoha's higher-ups probably haven't foreseen it, right?"
Aomi ruffled Shisui's hair fiercely and said with a beaming smile, "Anyway, remember what you just promised me, just be an ordinary genius."
"Leave the matters of the village and the clan to your big brother, the adult."
Shisui hummed contentedly, seemingly relishing the moment, but his mind was elsewhere.
"Aomi-kun!"
A booming voice broke into the harmonious scene of the Uchiha brothers.
Might Guy, dressed in his signature green leotard, with a head full of sweat, flashed his pearly white teeth at Aomi and gave a thumbs up:
"Youth burns from the moment you wake up! Aomi-kun, let's have an exhilarating upside-down running contest to warm up for the exam!"
Looking at Might Guy's peculiar form, head towards the ground and buttocks towards the sky, Shisui showed a hint of embarrassment.
As an Uchiha genius, although he was highly adaptable, he was inherently reserved.
This socially unbearable training method was something Shisui could not accept...
But Aomi smiled gently, giving Might Guy a thumbs up, "Guy, you're always so hardworking."
"I believe, you'll surely become an outstanding taijutsu ninja."
"Thank you for your constant support, Aomi-kun!" Might Guy's eyes filled with tears, and he rushed to Aomi's side, shouting loudly:
"Aomi-kun, good luck on today's graduation test, let's become excellent ninjas together!"
"Yoshi, with your encouragement, Aomi-kun, I'll add fifty more laps for my night training, and if I can't finish, I'll challenge Kakashi!"
Might Guy shouted and instantly accelerated, running upside down as if no one else existed.
"That guy..."
Shisui squinted unhappily, watching Might Guy's departing back, "What's he implying? Working together, becoming excellent ninjas? Is he mocking that you haven't graduated yet, brother?"
Aomi chuckled, flicking Shisui's forehead, and gently said to his hurting brother, "Don't be so sensitive, Might Guy is just worried about me."
"After all, I'm indeed an eleven-year-old Uchiha who can't graduate, not a genius like you, Shisui."
In an era where the shadow of war hadn't dispersed the graduation system was exceedingly flexible,
As long as one was confident in their abilities, anyone could apply for early graduation, unlike the unified graduation age of twelve in Naruto's time.
Currently, the youngest to graduate was Kakashi, who enrolled at five, graduated at six, and became a Chunin at seven, hailed as the strongest genius of Konoha's current generation.
This is why Shisui, at six, wanted to graduate and become a Chunin to surpass Kakashi, drawing attention from the village and clan.
Hatake Kakashi, son of Hatake Sakumo, is now Konoha's undisputed star, a village celebrity.
"Stop joking, brother..."
Shisui bashfully shook his head, "Compared to you, what kind of genius can I claim to be?"
"If only you'd stop hiding your strength, getting promoted to Jonin would be possible..."
Aomi chuckled but didn't respond directly.
Though he was prepared to showcase his strength, he had no intention of becoming a Jonin, or even graduating...
Today, Aomi planned to use the exam to bind Uchiha Obito and Might Guy.
As long as these precious comrades didn't graduate, Aomi would stay in the Ninja School, repeatedly extracting their value...
While speaking, Aomi and Shisui arrived at the Ninja School, stepping onto the broad playground.
Scanning the area, Aomi's lips curved slightly, "Luck's on my side..."
For some reason.
Hatake Kakashi, who had become a Chunin, stood among the teaching team, wearing the outfit of an examiner, nonchalantly reading a book in his hand.