The black contact lenses Aomi wore weren't ordinary items bought at the market; they were actually a special ninjutsu he developed.
By transforming Water Release Chakra into a highly refined water gel and applying it to the pupil, it conceals the physical traits of the Sharingan, and then adds a slight layer of Genjutsu to cover up any escaping eye power.
Even a highly perceptive Jonin would have a hard time noticing anything odd, as long as they weren't too close to Aomi.
The talent from the Ninjutsu Master (Senju Tobirama version) allowed Aomi to freely create practical small Jutsus based on his imagination.
But there is always someone special.
At this moment, the Senju Tobirama within Aomi squinted and murmured to himself, "At least double tomoe level eye power, a clever Sharingan Genjutsu technique, and powerful ninjutsu modification ability…"
"What a troublesome kid."
In contrast, Unno Ikkaku, who was making eye contact with Aomi, looked around the now-boiling training ground with a composed expression and smiled approvingly:
"Alright, the exciting and nerve-wracking draw is about to begin."
Unno Ikkaku rubbed his hands, teasing the Ninja School students, and after observing each person's expectant and tense expressions, he slowly pulled out a piece of white paper with a name and read it one word at a time:
"Uchiha Aomi will be the first to appear today."
The atmosphere visibly heated up when they heard the word Uchiha, but the name Aomi brought about a noticeable sigh.
The sigh was evident in its meaning; everyone wanted to see a heated battle of geniuses in the ring. Hearing the Uchiha prefix, they thought it might be Shisui's turn.
And everyone is quite familiar with Aomi's strength.
As an Uchiha and a student nearing twelve years of age who hadn't applied for graduation, Aomi's renown, in a sense, was not lesser than Konoha's current rising star, Hatake Kakashi.
Especially since he is a descendant of Uchiha Kagami.
Aomi smiled faintly, winked at the smirking Shisui, and leisurely walked to the center of the arena.
Unno Ikkaku frowned slightly and glanced at Aomi with a hint of unwillingness.
He had a good impression of Aomi; although this student was a ninja of the Uchiha Clan, he was remarkably polite despite his shocking lack of talent.
It goes to show that even in prestigious clans, there are those without talent.
Were it not for the system as it is, Unno Ikkaku wouldn't want this favored student to be publicly embarrassed, but as a Konoha Ninja, he had to uphold the rules of the exam.
Shaking his head, Unno Ikkaku picked out the second slip from the box, and read the glaring name, "Shiranui Genma," aloud:
"Nohara Rin, please come to the stage!"
Unno Ikkaku was slightly relieved; though Nohara Rin was a talented ninja, she was a gentle girl.
If it were her, perhaps Uchiha Aomi wouldn't look too bad losing… or so Unno Ikkaku thought.
"Great! Rin, it's you!" Obito shouted excitedly to Nohara Rin beside him, "Don't worry, Rin, with your strength, you can definitely beat that dead last!"
"No, not just that dead last, you can win all the way and then thoroughly take down that bastard Kakashi, gaining the attention of the Third Hokage!"
Obito's loud voice attracted the attention of the other Ninja School students.
However, although some frowned at Obito, no one refuted him. In the general perception, Obito might have expressed the harsh truth bluntly with his shout.
Nohara Rin took a deep breath, gave Obito an authoritative look to signal him to shut up, and then walked lightly towards the arena, taking her position opposite Aomi.
Upon seeing Nohara Rin enter the stage, Hatake Kakashi finally put down the book in his hand, but seeing the opponent was Aomi, he scratched his head in boredom again.
Aomi watched the scene quietly, observing everyone around him, satisfied with Obito's reaction.
"Aomi, what childish game are you playing… letting these Ninja School students think you're the dead last…" Senju Tobirama twitched his lips, knowing well that Aomi was not a typical Uchiha.
Yet, how could a double tomoe Uchiha with a range of ninjutsu and Genjutsu talents be playing the fool in this "noob village" of a Ninja School?
This temperament and patience, aren't they a bit too much…
"Tobirama, why the rush…" Aomi sighed within, educating with a disdainful tone, "What is strength? The daily 'Will of Fire' classes at the Ninja School are a priceless treasure."
"A principal of the First Ninja School who doesn't understand this? Truly disappointing."
Senju Tobirama's face darkened, and he didn't know why, but whenever Aomi mentioned the Will of Fire, even he felt it wasn't a good thing…
Unno Ikkaku nodded towards Aomi and Nohara Rin, then turned to everyone and said, "For today's exam, you may use any damaging ninjutsu and ninja tools, except for explosive tags."
"There's no need to worry; besides the instructors, there's Hatake Chunin watching. Just go for it, if there's danger we will intervene immediately."
"So, Nohara Rin, Aomi, are you ready?" Unno Ikkaku retreated and solemnly declared, "The first round of the practical exam, start!"
"Be careful, Aomi-kun!" Nohara Rin first warned Aomi, then seriously formed her hand seals, "Clone Jutsu!"
Three illusions appeared around Nohara Rin, alternating positions, all together charging towards Aomi.
This was the typical opening move for Ninja School students, who, lacking substantial Chakra and ninjutsu, mainly relied on Taijutsu and Throwing Techniques.
Among the three illusions, the real body of Nohara Rin dashed forward, simultaneously drawing several shuriken from the Ninja Tool Bag and forcefully throwing them at Aomi.
"Not bad, very precise Throwing Technique…" Unno Ikkaku commented to Kakashi beside him.
Meanwhile, Aomi seemed to give up resisting, stepping back a few paces before standing in place, smiling as Nohara Rin approached.
Nohara Rin pursed her lips, raised the kunai in her hand, and sped up, looking at Aomi who appeared pinned by the shuriken.
Just when she was about to reach Aomi, he formed a hand seal and then slowly opened his arms.
Everyone was taken aback!
"Has he given up…" Kakashi shook his head, raising his short sword, ready to step in.
As Nohara Rin dashed closer to Aomi, her vision suddenly went black, the kunai fell from her hand, and she lost her balance, crashing right into the embrace Aomi had prepared for her…
The entire scene fell silent, not even a crow could be heard!
No one knew what exactly happened…