Inside the classroom of the academy, Hiroshi-sensei spoke, "Listen, everyone, the graduation exam is in one week, and you need to register by tomorrow. Those who want to register today, raise your hands."

A few hands were raised, among them was Hayato Uchiha.

Kazuki thought, 'Why aren't Yuki and Izumi raising their hands? Both of them are very strong. Yuki is the only person I haven't defeated in a spar yet, while I only defeated Izumi one time—probably a fluke because I lost every spar after that. Or maybe she's improving at a higher rate than me, at least in taijutsu.'

When the classes ended and lunch break started, Kazuki approached Yuki.

Yuki, who was sitting unusually alone, looked at Kazuki as he spoke, "Hey, Yuki-san, I wanted to ask you something."

Yuki replied with her usual bright smile, "Yeah, what is it, Kazuki-kun?"

Kazuki spoke, "I was wondering why you aren't taking the graduation exam. I mean, you're so skilled that you could easily pass."

Yuki replied, "First of all, thanks for the compliment, Kazuki-kun! And about the graduation exam, it's a secret, but I can tell you if you do me a favor."

Kazuki replied, "Sure, what is it?"

Yuki said, "You'll have to come with me to the Senju compound. My father wants to see you."

Kazuki's eyes widened slightly as he thought, 'The Senju clan head wants to see me? But why? Did I show too much talent? No, that's not true, but even if it was, it wouldn't make any sense. The Senju clan head wasn't even in the anime, so I don't know what kind of person he is. What should I do?'

Kazuki smiled and said, "Why does the Senju clan head want to see me, Yuki-san?"

Yuki leaned closer to Kazuki and said, "Before that, Kazuki-kun, may I ask why you were faking your jutsu in the classroom this whole year?"

Kazuki was stunned by what he heard. 'W-what the heck? How does she know that? I was sure she didn't sense me because her expressions were always normal. Don't tell me…'

Kazuki's eyes slightly widened as he considered the possibility. 'She's a monster—learning to enhance strength with chakra, learning sensing, having the best taijutsu in the class, and now hiding her expressions perfectly at the age of just eight and who knows how many tricks she's still hiding?'

Kazuki looked at Yuki with a serious expression and said, "So you sensed it, huh, Yuki-san?"

Yuki replied, "Yup! So, what do you think of the invitation, Kazuki-kun?"

Kazuki thought, 'It would be foolish not to go. If he has good intentions, then it will be my loss if I don't go. But if he has any evil intentions and I refuse, he can still do anything to me with the power he holds as a clan head. Though it's less likely that he has ill intentions because he gave me an invitation and not a threat. Still, a moment like Itachi knocking on Naruto's door before attempting to kidnap him could happen. What a pain in the ass. My life is probably ruined. I just hope he doesn't send me to Root, I have to be more cautious from now on and become a sensor as soon as possible to avoid these situations.'

Kazuki said, "Yes, I accept your invitation, Yuki-san. So, when are we going?"

Yuki replied, "Today after the academy, if you're okay with it, Kazuki-kun."

Kazuki said, "Yeah, I'm okay. Now will you tell me why you aren't taking the graduation exam? I'm still interested."

Yuki replied, "Oh, I almost forgot! Well, it's because there will be a Shinobi Specialization Program where you have to choose a specialization, and the academy will divide you into groups and assign some shinobi to teach you that."

Kazuki said, "Wow, that sounds good. I guess it's a perk of being the daughter of a clan head.

"Probably," Yuki replied with a wink.

Kazuki went back to his desk and started thinking, 'Stay calm. What's the worst that could happen? They might send me to Root. Oh man, I'm cooked. But I will try my best to avoid that situation. If it happens, I won't be able to do anything until Sasuke kills Danzo or I would have to change the events in a way that Danzo dies early. So, no matter what, I can't let this happen.'

After the academy ended, Kazuki made his way toward the Senju compound alongside Yuki-chan.

After a few minutes of walking, Kazuki stood before a massive gate, supposedly of the Senju clan. Beyond those gates, he could see several houses in a curve-like formation.

Kazuki walked for a few more minutes and saw a huge tree; he guessed it was probably at the center of the compound. The Senju compound was very beautiful compared to the Uchiha compound that he saw every day.

Finally, Kazuki arrived in front of a massive house, which could also be considered a mansion.

Yuki told him to wait while she went inside to talk to her father.

After a moment, Yuki invited Kazuki inside and guided him to a room where a man in his early thirties stood. He was tall, with a height of 6'2", his hairs were long, and he wore a traditional outfit with a Senju clan crest on the back.

Seeing Kazuki enter, the clan head smiled and said, "You must be Kazuki Uchiha. I am Urahara Senju the head of the Senju clan, Thank you for accepting my invitation. Its nice to finally meet you."

Kazuki bowed deeply as he said, "The pleasure is all mine Urahara-sama"

The Senju clan head offered Kazuki to sit, they both sat beside a japanese table.

Kazuki looked at Urahara and said, "Can I ask why did you call me here Urahara-sama?"

Urahara took a sip from his tea and said, "Yuki told me many things about you, when you first came to the academy you were severely lacking in skill, but you steadily improved yourself through hard work, you can even hold your own again Yuki in a taijutsu spar and you had mastered the 3 basic jutsu even before the academy started to teach them. but can I ask that why were you faking your jutsu in the classroom?"