Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?

The Jonin exam was naturally not just about combat.

The amount of books Takemi was forced to read and things he had to memorize by Kakashi back then was no joke.

Theoretical assessments would not be few, but these assessments were not difficult for him, after all, he was a liberal arts student.

However, there wouldn't be too many such exams. After all, he was someone who had defeated the Fourth Raikage so many things would be omitted.

"Kid, are you ready?"

Jiraiya rolled up his sleeves and walked onto the stage with Takemi, asking in a low voice with a smile.

"Actually, it's all pretty much the same. I can't use Sage Mode, so it's all the same to me." Takemi blinked, deliberately stroking his chin.

"Could it be that you plan to use it? Do you want me to wait for you?"

"You little brat, why are you so annoying?"

Jiraiya couldn't smile anymore, his Sage Mode wasn't as smooth as Takemi's.

Jiraiya said, "Tch, I won't use it either, don't worry."

Takemi corrected, "Actually, you don't have the chance, do you?"

"You little brat, you're really hateful!"

The two walked along, chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

Meanwhile, in the stands, Tsunade stood beside Hiruzen and muttered unhappily, "Old man, you're not even pretending anymore, are you?"

"?"

Hiruzen blinked, looking at Tsunade in confusion.

"Isn't this a normal assessment?"

"Tch, his previous assessments were too easy, weren't they?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, while Hiruzen smiled.

"Besides some calculation problems, everything else was very good. Deficiencies can be slowly made up. Kakashi became a Jonin even more easily than him back then."

"Tch, that was wartime."

Tsunade shook her head, but she didn't dwell on it, as she had already witnessed Takemi's strength.

Moreover, during this period of learning with her, she had witnessed Takemi's outrageous talent, though his personality was somewhat hard for her to comment on.

"Alright, let's not talk about that."

Hiruzen also didn't bother to say anything about 'making up for it later,' as Takemi and Jiraiya were already on stage.

"Barrier Team, prepare."

"Yes."

The Barrier Team on the side immediately began to set up. The two's battle needed some restrictions, at least it couldn't go outside.

"Then..."

Feeling the invisible barrier already rising, Hiruzen timely issued the command.

"Assessment, begin!"

With his command, Takemi and Jiraiya, who had already completed the 'Seal of Confrontation,' immediately moved.

Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!

Without the slightest politeness, Takemi smoothly changed his hand seals, and in an instant, a roaring fire dragon shot towards Jiraiya.

"I knew you'd do that! Fire Release: Flame Bullet!" Jiraiya complained.

Takemi wouldn't miss a single opportunity, but he also immediately launched a counterattack.

Two streams of fierce flames instantly collided, and raging flames continuously surged within the barrier.

"This Fire Release, it's amazing..."

"This kid is indeed not simple, no wonder he can participate in the assessment at such a young age."

"I heard he also has some powerful techniques, but unfortunately, they're kept secret."

"Truly amazing..."

Just the clash of Fire Release had already surprised the surrounding Jonin, especially since Takemi was performing one-handed seals.

This demanded high control over Chakra, mastery of the technique, and timing.

"Kakashi, aren't you worried?"

On Kakashi's side, Asuma couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"Although he's very strong, and he still has many techniques he hasn't used, you're too calm right now."

His words made Ebisu and Genma also look over. This time, not only Jonin but also Special Jonin would come to observe.

"Don't worry, Takemi is amazing."

Kakashi didn't speak, Guy started laughing from the side, and Kakashi could only nod.

"He has many techniques."

As he spoke, a kunai suddenly flashed within the barrier, and the next moment, everyone saw this kunai split into countless others.

Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.

"Flying Thunder God?"

Jiraiya, of course, knew Takemi's routine. He unhesitatingly formed hand seals again.

Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet!

In an instant, he spat out a torrent of overwhelming flames.

All the kunai were swept away by his flames. He was all too aware of the Flying Thunder God's terror, and he certainly didn't want those kunai to get close.

"He should be forbidden from using Flying Thunder God, it's too much of a cheat." Jiraiya secretly thought to himself, then formed hand seals again.

Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld.

The ground immediately turned into a swamp. This was to impede Takemi's movements, and also to prepare for the next technique.

Barrier: Canopy Method Formation!

As his Chakra expanded, Jiraiya silently set up a sensory barrier.

The Flying Thunder God was truly too strange. If he couldn't perceive Takemi's movements, and even the direction of those kunai, in all directions, then he wouldn't be able to handle it.

"Hmm, coming over?"

Just then, he suddenly sensed that Takemi had entered the barrier and was rapidly approaching.

"This kid, he is really fast."

In a blink of an eye, Takemi had already arrived in front of him, and his white fang short sword instantly unsheathed.

"Hmm? No Lightning Release?"

Jiraiya was still a bit surprised, but the next moment his eyes widened.

Water Release: Water Blade Slash.

On the white fang short sword, a surge of Water Chakra instantly covered it, carrying the power of high-pressure Water Release and striking down towards Jiraiya.

"Water Release?"

Outside, Tsunade raised an eyebrow, that inexplicable sense of déjà vu suddenly appearing again.

"Water Release?"

Although Jiraiya was also surprised, he reacted very quickly, immediately leaping up to dodge the attack. At the same time, he clasped his hands together.

Wild Lion's Mane Technique!

His sharp hair, like steel needles, shot rapidly towards Takemi, but in an instant, Takemi also completed his change of technique.

Water Release: Water Formation Wall.

Surrounding water streams burst forth, forming a circular, rotating water wall in front of Takemi, smoothly blocking Jiraiya's hair.

The next moment, the ground suddenly rippled, startling Jiraiya, who immediately jumped up.

Water Release: Water Trumpet.

He had just left when a surging current of water suddenly erupted from his original position.

The water, spinning rapidly upwards like a tornado, instantly transformed into a waterfall, spreading out and rushing towards him.

"This brat…"

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Jiraiya's forehead. He seemed to know what Takemi intended to do.

On the stands, Hiruzen and Tsunade raised their eyebrows, also realizing something.

Water Release: Water Severing Wave.

Takemi did not stop. The moment Jiraiya landed, he completed his attack again.

The surging water quickly parted, and in the blink of an eye, an ultra-high-pressure linear water jet had already blasted towards him.

"Hey, are you trying to kill me?"

Jiraiya cursed under his breath, but his movements did not falter in the slightest.

Earth Release: Earth Style Wall!

Boom—

The ground rumbled, and the next moment, a massive and thick Earth Style Wall rose from the ground, and he had erected more than one.

He was well aware of the power of this Ninjutsu. Even though Earth Release countered Water Release, he dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Buzz—

As expected, the moment the Water Severing Wave swept across, the wall of the Earth Style Wall was torn apart, but Jiraiya had already jumped up by then.

Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!

Without any hesitation, he launched his attack, and the raging flames, dancing like a ferocious giant dragon, fiercely assailed Takemi.