"Alright, the graduation assessment is over. Those who passed can attend the graduation ceremony in a week; those who didn't, work harder next year!"
On the podium, the teacher announced with an indifferent expression.
Among the students below, some were joyful, while others were filled with sorrow.
"Sigh, I failed. Guess I'll wait until next year," Kenji sighed inwardly, packing his schoolbag and preparing to head back.
"Wow~"
At that moment, a commotion broke out in the entire classroom. Almost everyone let out sounds of admiration.
Kenji couldn't help but look up toward the classroom door.
"Tsunade!"
Standing at the door was a young woman.
She was in her early twenties, with breathtaking beauty and an even more explosive figure. Even a group of innocent young boys couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild.
Tsunade Senju—granddaughter of the First Hokage, known as the Princess of the Hidden Leaf Village.
In the Hidden Leaf Village, her reputation was naturally quite resounding.
"Lady Tsunade!"
The usually stern male teacher, Muyi, immediately showed a flattering smile and bowed respectfully upon seeing Tsunade.
"Teacher Muyi, I'm looking for Kenji. The assessment should be over by now, right?" Tsunade asked politely.
Under the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd, Kenji picked up his schoolbag and walked toward Tsunade.
"Kenji, I came to see you immediately after finishing my mission. Aren't you moved?" Tsunade flashed a gentle smile that felt like a spring breeze.
Kenji only then noticed that Tsunade was still wearing her training clothes. It was clear that after returning from her mission, the first thing she did was find him.
"Tsunade, thank you..."
Whack!
Tsunade's attitude flipped instantly. She landed a flick on Kenji's forehead, placed her hands on her hips, and said indignantly, "How many times have I told you? I'm your sister. Don't call me by my name."
Kenji rubbed his nose and smiled bitterly. "I know, Sister Tsunade!"
Kenji and Tsunade were, of course, not biological siblings.
When Kenji was one year old, his parents were killed in the line of duty.
Kenji's parents and Tsunade's parents had been teammates. After Kenji's parents died, Tsunade's parents took him in and raised him as their own child.
Thus, Tsunade became Kenji's sister.
As a transmigrator, Kenji had the mindset of an adult. Although he lacked talent in cultivation, he was very clever in daily life. Since he was a child, Tsunade had often been teased by him until she was dazed.
Therefore, Tsunade, who was eight years older, was quite attached to him.
Now that Tsunade was twenty, she had become an excellent ninja capable of standing on her own, having grown through countless trials. Naturally, she was no longer so easy to prank.
However, her relationship with Kenji only grew better; they were irreplaceable to each other.
"By the way, tomorrow is your twelfth birthday. How should we celebrate?" Tsunade asked gently again.
Kenji paused for a moment. Birthday?
That's right. He had been in the Naruto world for twelve years, and tomorrow was his twelfth birthday.
However, as a transmigrator, not only had he failed to obtain a heaven-defying "cheat" like others, but he also seemed to be rejected by this world.
He didn't consider himself stupid and he practiced hard, yet having entered the Academy at age seven, he still hadn't managed to graduate by age twelve.
One must realize that in the year 30 of the Hidden Leaf Village, the ninja world was in a state of instability. Friction between countries was constant, and the situation was severe.
Therefore, at this time, the Hidden Leaf Village was different from the era of Naruto in the original story; the normal graduation age for the Academy was around ten.
Graduating under the age of ten was also quite common.
"Sister!"
At that moment, a vigorous young boy came running toward them excitedly. Seeing Tsunade, he was thrilled.
Kenji naturally recognized the boy.
Tsunade's real brother, Nawaki Senju.
"Nawaki, why are you here?" Tsunade was surprised.
"Uncle Orochimaru told me you were back, so I came to find you."
As Nawaki spoke, he puffed out his cheeks and said dissatisfactorily, "Who is actually your real brother? Every time you come back, the first person you look for is Kenji-ge."
Kenji smiled and patted Nawaki's head. "You little rascal, even getting jealous of me."
If Kenji could handle Tsunade, how could he not handle Nawaki, who was two years younger than him?
When Nawaki was little, he was even more clingy than Tsunade, practically worshiping Kenji.
Tsunade also knew Nawaki was just joking and didn't mind, but she noticed something else.
"Nawaki, you called him Teacher Orochimaru?"
At the mention of this, Nawaki became radiant with joy again.
"Mm-hmm! I've graduated from the Academy! Uncle Orochimaru will be my instructor."
"Graduated?" Tsunade gave a thumbs up and praised, "Not bad!"
Nawaki scratched his head sheepishly, seemingly a bit embarrassed.
Immediately, his gaze turned to Kenji. "Kenji-ge, you..."
Kenji smiled bitterly. Even the ten-year-old Nawaki had graduated. Where did that leave him?
"Kenji, don't lose heart. You're so smart; as long as you put in a little effort, there will be no problem next year." Tsunade glared at Nawaki and changed the subject. "Let's go, let's head back first."
Tomorrow was Kenji's birthday. Tsunade and Nawaki were discussing how to celebrate, but Kenji, the person involved, lacked interest.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host on your twelfth birthday. The God-level Drawing System has been activated!]
An inexplicable, mechanical voice in his mind gave the dazed Kenji a jolt.
God-level Drawing System? What on earth?
[Ding! God-level Drawing System is binding. Please wait...]
[Ding! Binding successful. Recording host information.]
Name: Kenji
Gender: Male
Age: 12
Points: 0
Rank: Ungraduated Academy Student.
Current Mission: None.
Drawing Permissions: Ordinary Draw Area (None), Intermediate Draw Area (None), Advanced Draw Area (None).
A series of information flashed through his mind. Aside from the "Drawing Permissions" at the end which he didn't yet understand, Kenji gradually began to grasp what this so-called God-level Drawing System was.
After twelve years of silence, twelve years late, his exclusive "cheat" had finally arrived.