My Real Job is Spying on Konoha, but I'm Also its Hokage

"Dad, why are you still here?" Kurenai asked, walking out of the bathroom. She was rubbing her wet hair, her small face puzzled. She had just finished her morning practice and was about to go to school. And usually at this time, Shinku Yūhi would have already gone out.

"Uncle Shinku took the day off to watch our practical exam," Hagawa said, waiting for Kurenai to sit down before picking up a hairdryer to help her dry her hair. The theory exam was yesterday; the results weren't out yet. Today was the practical exam.

"..." Shinku wanted to speak but stopped. You two, give me a chance to talk! He felt that if this continued, there would be no place for him in his own home.

"I have something to say to you both," Shinku finally said after Kurenai's hair was dry.

"We definitely won't let you down!" Kurenai said, lifting her chin slightly, her small face smug. "You just wait for our good news!"

"That's not what I wanted to say," Shinku said, shaking his head. "I know your strength. But as genjutsu ninja, remember to act within your capabilities."

"Eh?" Kurenai tilted her head, looking at him with confusion.

"No matter when, surviving is the most important thing," he said earnestly. "If you can't win, just surrender. Don't try to be a hero, lest you get hurt."

"But..." Kurenai vaguely felt that what her father was saying was different from what was taught in the textbooks. Especially since it didn't quite conform to the Will of Fire.

"Uncle Shinku has a point," Hagawa said in agreement. Naruto was a mainstream shonen anime, but reality wasn't. Without some kind of cheat, it was better not to act recklessly. Rushing in to fight to the death while shouting about friendship and bonds would only make Madara Uchiha laugh.

Seeing this, Shinku gave him an approving look. This kid will definitely survive.

Hagawa felt a subtle feeling. Because in the original work, Shinku Yūhi had died in the Nine-Tails' Rampage to protect the village.

"I understand!" Kurenai nodded heavily. If even Hagawa said so, it couldn't be wrong.

"Let's go," Shinku said, standing up with a smile. "It should be very lively today." For students, the final exams were the most important. For parents, it was the same.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had woken up very early. He was organizing the list of supervising teachers. Every year, the Hokage personally assigned supervising teachers to the newly graduated students. The list had jonin and chunin. Graduates from ninja clans or those with excellent talent would get a jonin to lead their team. Mediocre graduates would only get a chunin. It couldn't be helped; the number of jonin was really not that many.

"Are you ready?" Hiruzen looked up when he heard footsteps. He should have gone to the Hokage's office, but he hadn't this year. It was all because of Asuma Sarutobi.

"Naturally!" Asuma said, looking eager to try. "I've been preparing for today for a month!"

"Don't be careless," Hiruzen said with a chuckle.

"I know," Asuma snorted lightly and asked, "Are you done with your work?"

"See, you're getting anxious again," Hiruzen said, slowly closing the scroll. "You must remain calm at all times, especially during a battle."

"You've already said that many times!" Asuma said with dissatisfaction.

"..." Hiruzen suddenly felt tired. How is this child's personality the complete opposite of his older brother's? I wonder who he learned it from.

The two of them went out.

"Lord Hokage!" Along the way, people greeted Hiruzen.

When they arrived at the school, he was surrounded by a crowd, showing his super high popularity as the Hokage. Asuma followed behind him, his face sullen the whole time because his thunder had been completely stolen by his father. Even if someone noticed him, they would just say, "This must be your son, right? What a fine young man!"

Hello, you're so sharp! How did you guess?! Asuma's heart was filled with the energy of a sharp retort. He felt that if he released it, it could blow up the school. He glanced at Hiruzen and went straight back to his classroom.

Before the practical exam, there was one more segment: announcing the results of yesterday's theory exam. Asuma had no confidence in getting first place, but he was confident he would score higher than Hagawa. The reason was that on the last theory exam, Hagawa had been ranked near the bottom. He didn't believe he could surpass him in just one month. If he can, I'll eat... on second thought, better to play it safe and not make any food bets.

"Kakashi, are you confident about the theory exam?" The teacher hadn't arrived yet. Rin Nohara found a topic and asked.

"More or less," Kakashi said casually. "Same as before." On the previous few theory exams, he had always been first.

Rin nodded slightly, but then suddenly saw Hagawa walk into the classroom. Perhaps... not necessarily this time. During this period, she and Hagawa had often discussed various difficult problems. She had discovered that his knowledge was far superior to hers.

"Rin, why don't you ask me?" Obito poked his head out, blocking her line of sight, and asked with a grin.

"How do you feel this time?" Rin was very considerate and asked.

"Feeling good!" Obito said confidently. "I definitely won't be last!"

"Then what's the difference?" Kakashi glanced at him and asked.

"How is there no difference?!" Obito glared at him.

Good, very spirited. Hagawa shook his head. But it didn't matter. He would make his move.

The classroom was lively, and so was the outside. The most heavyweight figures were Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sakumo Hatake. Eiichiro stood to the side, like a mere underling.

Just then, the bell for class rang. He breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the classroom.

"Now I will announce the rankings of the theory exam," Eiichiro said with a smile, meeting the gazes of the crowd. "The student who won first place is Hagawa. Let's congratulate him!" He started clapping, but many people had looks on their faces as if they had seen a ghost.

"Alright!" Kurenai was ecstatic, as if she were the one who had gotten first place.

"How is it Hagawa?" Obito subconsciously clenched his fists. Last exam, Hagawa was right there with him at the bottom. How did their positions suddenly reverse?

Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly, and he fell silent.

"So amazing!" Rin's small mouth was slightly agape as she couldn't help but say. Although she had guessed it, when it actually happened, she still found it hard to believe.

"Teacher!" Asuma shot to his feet and questioned, "Is there a mistake somewhere?"

Outside the classroom, Hiruzen saw this and looked helpless. What happened to staying calm? Why are you so anxious again? But for Hagawa to be first... that was indeed a bit out of his expectations.

"No," Eiichiro said, shaking his head.

"..." Asuma gritted his teeth and finally sat down dejectedly. Oh, cruel heavens, why are you so unfair to me? You must be cheating!

"Classmate Hagawa, despite studying for two months less, still got first place. What does this tell us? Hard work pays off!" Eiichiro taught earnestly. "I hope everyone can study hard, especially during class..." He suddenly stopped, an embarrassed look on his face. Because he remembered that Hagawa never listened in class at all. He was either doing his own problems or reading extracurricular books.

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