Just like talents such as Superhuman Strength and Diligent, these are not exclusive to Kekkei Genkai ninjas; ordinary ninjas may also possess Sensory talents.
After Shinichi returned to the group, the final practical assessnt continued.
While there were certainly highlights in the subsequent matches, the other matches inevitably seed sowhat bland after the spectacular showdown that followed.
The students in both classes either gave it their all or took it very seriously, until the sun began to set and all the assessnts finally ca to an end.
The exam is over, but the ripples caused by this assessnt, especially one of the duels, are far from subsiding. Instead, like a boulder thrown into a lake, the ripples are spreading rapidly.
On the way ho from school.
"Hey, did you hear? Kakashi, the genius from grade 1, class 1, lost to a student from the sa grade in today's practical assessnt!"
"What? How is that possible! Didn't the teachers all say that Kakashi's strength was enough to graduate and beco a full-fledged Genin? Last ti, two seniors who graduated this year and beca Genin ca to cause trouble because they couldn't stand Kakashi's title of having the potential to beco the Hokage, but Kakashi defeated them both."
"Absolutely true. Moreover, Kakashi even used a sword later on; it was White Fang-sama's swordsmanship! You should know that he had never used a sword against any of his opponents before!"
"Hiss, he still lost even after using his clan's swordsmanship? Where did this monster co from? What's its na?"
"Shinichi Higashino! He's in class 2 of the first year, and supposedly cos from a commoner background!"
The well-inford upperclassman confidently uttered the na.
At a training ground, in the evening.
"Master Chen! Master Chen! Do you know? Shinichi! The one I ntioned to you, my deskmate, Shinichi Higashino! He defeated Kakashi Hatake in the practical assessnt today!"
Takashi Ishizuka stord into the training field and shouted at a short, stocky middle-aged man with a sowhat comical deanor and round sunglasses, his dark face filled with pride and excitent.
"Oh?"
The man addressed as Master Chen stopped what he was doing, adjusted his sunglasses, and asked with a hint of surprise and interest, "That kid... is that strong?"
He knew the reputation of that kid from the Hatake clan and had a vague understanding of the significance of his talent.
…
Near a mansion.
"Shizune, how did your final exams go today?"
Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, asked Shizune, who had just returned ho, without even looking up from her book.
"Shouldn't the first one be that brat from the Hatake clan?"
"Not bad."
Shizune put down her schoolbag, her tone still sowhat lazy, and then added, "However, the first place in this practical battle is not Kakashi Hatake."
"Hmm?"
Tsunade looked up, raising an eyebrow. "Who is that?"
"It's Shinichi!"
Shizune answered earnestly, "He beat Kakashi in two matches!"
"Shinichi?"
Tsunade seed to be searching her mory for the na. "Is he the classmate you ntioned before, the one who seed hardworking and quite strong?"
"Hmm."
Shizune nodded, recalling the storm-like attack and the katana that finally ca to rest steadily on its opponent's throat.
...
The third Hokage's house, dinner ti.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was warm and friendly, with the third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, his wife Biwako Sarutobi, and their eldest son Shinnosuke Sarutobi all present.
Asuma gestured excitedly as he recounted the duel he had witnessed that afternoon.
"... Then, Shinichi cleaved Kakashi's short sword away with a single strike! Then ca another attack, which Kakashi couldn't block at all! Finally, the sword was at his neck! It was too fast!"
The third Hokage listened silently, his chopsticks pausing slightly.
Shinichi? That child carrying the giant boulder... He actually managed to defeat Kakashi head-on?
At that mont, Asuma Sarutobi suddenly said, "Old man, by the way, what is sensory talent? Today, Inoue-sensei said that Shinichi Higashino might have sensory talent..."
The third Hokage's eyes flickered slightly as he pondered, "Sensory talent is a very precious talent..."
…
The Hatake clan residence, in the courtyard.
Sakumo Hatake stood quietly under the veranda, watching his son in the yard, who had been silently practicing his swordsmanship ever since he ca ho from school.
After a long while, Sakumo Hatake finally spoke gently: "Kakashi, it's ti to eat."
Kakashi paused, slowly sheathed his sword, and turned to look at his father.
"Dad, I..."
"Eat first."
Sakumo Hatake interrupted him, his tone calm.
Dinner proceeded in relative silence, and it wasn't until after the al that the father and son returned to the courtyard.
"I've heard about what happened today."
Sakumo Hatake looked at his son. "How does it feel to lose?"
"... I'm so unwilling to accept this."
Kakashi lowered his head, clenching his fists. "I was too careless, and my strength..."
"Kakashi."
Sakumo Hatake placed his hand on his son's shoulder: "Look at . A temporary victory or defeat is nothing in the long-term career. Defeat is a mirror to see your own weaknesses. In my eyes, your talent and potential are far greater than mine were back then. Your future is definitely not limited to this."
Kakashi raised his head, his eyes burning with renewed fervor: "I will definitely defeat him next ti, Dad!"
Sakumo Hatake smiled with satisfaction: "I believe you. However, training must be done step by step; one cannot be impatient for quick results."
He paused, his tone shifting to one of instruction: "By the way, I have to leave the village early tomorrow morning for a mission, which may take so ti. While I'm gone, please take good care of yourself. If there's anything you don't understand about training, feel free to write it down, and I'll let you know when I get back..."
"Okay! Dad, please be careful on your journey!"
Kakashi nodded solemnly, turning the bitterness of defeat and the worry of parting from his father into even stronger motivation.
The night in Konoha deepened, but the na Shinichi Higashino, along with his feat of defeating Kakashi Hatake head-on and the vague rumors of his sensory talent, remained.
But like a wildfire that suddenly ignites, it sprang up and spread at an alarming speed in every corner of the village, scorching the perceptions of many.
One week later.
The impact of defeating Kakashi was imdiate.
As Shinichi walked down the street, he could feel the sidelong glances and scrutiny from passersby more frequently, and occasionally catch snippets of hushed whispers.
This level of fa is sothing he had never achieved in the years before.
During this period, Shinichi's system panel generated new talents, and so existing talents were also upgraded.
However, the most anticipated and core change has yet to materialize.
Just as Shinichi was feeling sowhat disappointed and thought his plan might fall through, that morning, after he finished his morning exercise and returned ho to wash up, his mind habitually scanned his system panel.
Without warning, a bright blue light suddenly appeared at the very top of the talent attribute column!
The light was pure and profound, with a kind of otherworldly quality, completely different from the white and green radiance of the past.
Amidst the light, a brand new line of writing, seemingly ford from starlight, slowly erged and solidified.
[Genius (Blue): You are an absolute genius who demonstrates exceptional talent in every aspect. Efficiency and potential in all areas, including learning, practice, practical application, and innovation, have all seen comprehensive and significant improvents.]
"Hehe... Hehehehe..."
Looking at the newly generated talent, Shinichi's lips curled into a smile, and a low, trembling laugh escaped from his throat, which he initially managed to suppress.
But the emotions that had been building up for so long soon burst forth like volcanic lava that had finally found a crack, and could no longer be contained!
Hahahahahahaha!!!
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