Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch Chapter 68

Novel: Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch Author: NoviceAuthor Updated: Jun 03, 2026

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Now reading: Chapter 68 from Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch, a Fantasy novel by NoviceAuthor.

"The exam begins now. You have two hours."

Kitazawa’s voice rang out just as the school bell faded.

The students of Class 1A imdiately lowered their heads over their papers, pens scratching furiously as they plunged into the written test.

Kitazawa stood at the front for a mont, observing them thoughtfully. Then, without a word, he ford a hand seal.

A Shadow Clone appeared beside him.

"Handle the proctoring for ," Kitazawa instructed.

The clone nodded and crossed its arms sternly, standing watch over the room.

anwhile, the real Kitazawa slipped quietly out the door, heading straight for the Ninja Academy’s training ground.

’Since there’s no mission tied to this month’s exam, why should I bother answering those questions myself?’ he thought with a smirk.

Instead, he decided to practice Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique.

Two hours flew by.

When he returned to the classroom, the students were just putting down their pens, eyes glazed with exhaustion.

"The practical exam is tomorrow at nine o’clock sharp on the training field," Kitazawa announced, collecting the stack of test papers. "Don’t be late."

Back in his office, Kitazawa settled into his chair and started grading.

He already had a good sense of how the practical results would turn out. Once he finished scoring the written tests, he’d know whether Naruto had made it into the top ten—an outco crucial for his mission’s success.

If Naruto fell short, the entire mission would be void.

Before he knew it, noon rolled around.

"Huh... Hinata’s not here today?" Kitazawa murmured, stretching his arms over his head.

Almost as if on cue, a knock sounded at his door.

"Speak of the devil..." Kitazawa chuckled. "Co in."

The door creaked open.

"Kitazawa-sensei."

Hinata stepped inside, her eyes shy but determined.

Kitazawa’s gaze dropped to the scroll clutched in her hands.

"What’s that you’re carrying?" he asked curiously.

"It’s a storage scroll."

Hinata unfurled it on his desk. In a puff of smoke, a delicious aroma wafted through the room, and an impressive spread of grilled ats appeared.

Kitazawa blinked, montarily stunned. ’She really is a rich little heiress...’

"You bought all this yourself?" he asked.

"I... I asked Ko to get it for ," Hinata replied, lowering her head. "I thought you’d be busy grading papers and wouldn’t have ti for lunch."

Kitazawa felt a warm pang of appreciation.

"Hinata, you really are thoughtful," he said, reaching out to gently ruffle her hair.

Last month, after the written exam, Hinata had also co to keep him company for lunch. Back then, he’d ended up taking her to Ichiraku Ran instead. Clearly, Hinata rembered—and wanted to plan ahead this ti.

"I-I didn’t do anything special..." Hinata mumbled, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. "It’s always troubling you, Kitazawa-sensei."

"Enough with the formalities," Kitazawa said with a grin, handing her a pair of chopsticks. "Let’s eat."

"Mhm."

Hinata gave a small, genuine smile.

Ever since she’d stopped hiding her secret talent for eating enormous amounts of food, she found altis one of the purest joys of her day.

After they’d finished their al, Hinata paused, gathering her courage.

"Kitazawa-sensei... Is it alright if I keep training this afternoon?"

Kitazawa raised an eyebrow. "Tomorrow’s the practical exam. Don’t you want to rest up?"

"It’s fine."

Hinata shook her head resolutely. "Resting at night is enough for ."

Kitazawa gave her a long look, then nodded.

"Alright then, Hinata... Try activating your Byakugan."

"Eh?"

Hinata blinked, utterly caught off guard.

"Why so surprised?" Kitazawa teased with a soft laugh. "What do you think all this leaf training was for, anyway?"

Hinata stared at him, realization dawning.

Kitazawa had once explained that the purpose of balancing leaves was to train her vision and, by extension, her reaction speed.

For soone of the Hyuga Clan, honing one’s eyesight ant only one thing: awakening the Byakugan.

A flush of warmth and determination welled in Hinata’s chest.

’If I awaken my Byakugan... what kind of expression will Father have then?’

Taking a deep breath, she ford the familiar seal.

"Byakugan—activate!"

Hinata focused intently, gathering chakra into her eye sockets just as her father, had taught her.

But the Byakugan didn’t awaken.

She remained frozen in place, shoulders drooping in disappointnt.

"Don’t move."

Kitazawa stepped closer, gently placing a hand over her eyes.

"Try it again."

Though surprised, Hinata obediently nodded.

Kitazawa activated his own Byakugan. In an instant, he could see the intricate flow of chakra swirling around Hinata’s eyes.

"Train for another week, and you’ll be able to activate it," he said as he deactivated his Byakugan.

"Really?" Hinata’s gloomy expression transford into one of bright hope.

"Why would I lie to you?" Kitazawa replied, giving her a reassuring pat on the head. "Co on—let’s head to the training ground."

As for the stack of exam papers waiting to be graded, Kitazawa left that task to his Shadow Clone.

Dusk

Once Hinata’s training session ended, Kitazawa watched her leave, then returned to his office.

His Shadow Clone had already finished grading the written exams, so Kitazawa picked up the results to review them.

At the last monthly exam, Hinata had claid first place in the theoretical portion.

This ti, though, without additional study, she’d dropped to third place.

Sasuke had taken first, Sakura second, and Naruto had landed in sixth place.

Kitazawa let out a quiet breath of relief.

Given Naruto’s current abilities, securing a top-ten finish in the practical exam would be no problem. Combining both scores, he was confident Naruto would et the mission’s requirent.

The next day arrived.

"Kitazawa-senpai!"

Iruka approached, arriving earlier than he had for the last exam.

"It’s almost ti. Get them organized to begin the practical," Kitazawa instructed.

"Got it."

Iruka imdiately called Class 1A into formation.

Kitazawa faced the assembled students.

"Sa as last ti, the practical exam has four events: the physical fitness test, Clone Jutsu, kunai throwing, and shuriken throwing."

He glanced at the roster in his hand.

"The exam begins now. First up: Clone jutsu."

Because of his mission, Kitazawa’s attention was focused squarely on Naruto.

After a month of rigorous training—and after learning the Shadow Clone Jutsu—Naruto’s Clone Jutsu was now excellent, far beyond the sloppy illusions he used to produce.

When it ca to clones, he’d surpassed the skill level he’d had upon graduating in the original tiline.

While Naruto’s kunai and shuriken throwing hadn’t improved dramatically, they were still solid.

And in the physical fitness test, Naruto once again claid first place.

Not surprising, given that he’d been training under Gai’s intense regin. His stamina and strength were at a whole new level.

As soon as the practical exam ended, Naruto bounded over, eyes shining.

"Kitazawa-sensei! What’s my rank?"

Sasuke, Sakura, Choji, and the others crowded closer as well, eager for the results.

Among them, Kiba looked the most anxious, practically vibrating with nerves.

He was terrified of being beaten by Naruto.

Right behind him, Sasuke stood silent but tense. He still hadn’t gotten over missing first place the previous ti—an unacceptable outco for an Uchiha.

He simply had to be number one.

"Naruto, you’re sixth," Kitazawa announced with a smile.