Logan remains beside the solid Shadow Clone, then turns his gaze toward Iruka. The clone mirrors his stillness as the classroom waits in taut silence.
Iruka steps closer, slate held against one forearm. His measured expression softens as he compares Logan with the duplicate standing beside him.
Iruka
A successful second attempt under pressure is worth noting.
Behind Logan, Naruto grips the edge of his desk. Sasuke’s eyes narrow slightly, while the other students lean forward to catch Iruka’s judgment.
Naruto
So he passes, right? He made a real clone!
Sasuke
One technique does not prove mastery.
Iruka marks another line on the slate, then looks from the clone to Logan. The duplicate’s outline remains stable, its breathing perfectly matched to his.
Iruka
Logan, this earns you more than a passing mark. Your persistence and control have improved during the test.
Director's notewhole tale
I look at Iruka as I then smile
“Thanks, Iruka Sensi. Does that mean the next step is getting the leaf headband and also getting our teams?”
SUCCESS (Superb Willpower, rolled -1)
Logan
Thanks, Iruka-sensei. Does that mean the next step is getting the Leaf headband and being assigned to our teams?
Logan looks to Iruka and smiles. Beside him, the Shadow Clone remains steady, its matching expression bright beneath the classroom’s watchful silence.
Iruka
Yes. Your successful clone completes the graduation requirement. The headbands will be distributed today, and team assignments will follow.
Iruka closes his slate. Relief ripples through the room, while the solid clone gives a small, synchronized nod before dissolving into pale smoke.
Naruto
Awesome! Then we’re really becoming ninja!
Sasuke
Teams are decided by the instructors. Do not assume anything from one test.
Iruka
Remain here until the ceremony is called. When your name is announced, come forward and receive your Leaf headband.
✓ Quest Accepted
Receive the Leaf headband
✓ Quest Accepted
Be assigned to a ninja team
Director's notewhole tale
I then join the others in the seats as I wait for further instructions. Sitting down next to Naruto
Logan turns toward Iruka and smiles. The instructor meets his gaze, then gestures toward the waiting rows as the classroom’s tension eases.
Iruka
You may take your seat now, Logan. Stay with your classmates until the headbands are ready.
Logan crosses the chalk-marked floor and joins the others. He settles into the seat beside Naruto, while the last pale smoke from his clone fades near the testing space.
Naruto
You’re sitting here? Great! We can wait together!
Naruto shifts aside to make room, practically vibrating with anticipation. Across the aisle, Sasuke sits straight-backed, and Sakura and Hinata turn their attention toward Iruka.
Iruka
Everyone, remain orderly. I will call you forward one at a time when the ceremony begins.
Chairs scrape softly as the students settle. Sunlight climbs across the classroom floor, touching the blank headbands arranged on Iruka’s desk.
Director's note
I then wait until my name is called
The classroom settles into a patient hush. Logan sits beside Naruto, facing Iruka’s desk as sunlight glints across the row of blank Leaf headbands.
Naruto
I wonder who gets called first. I hope we all receive ours soon!
Iruka lifts the first headband from the desk and checks his slate. One by one, students straighten as the ceremony begins.
Iruka
When your name is called, come forward calmly and receive your headband.
Several names follow, each answered by scraping chairs and nervous footsteps. Naruto watches the desk eagerly, while Sasuke remains composed across the aisle.
Iruka
Logan. Please come forward.
The room’s attention gathers on Logan. Iruka holds out a Leaf headband, its metal plate catching the morning light as the next step toward becoming a shinobi arrives.
Director's notewhole tale
I grab the headband as I wear it proudly with a big smile before returning back to my desk with Naruto. Next step is setting up the teams of three with one teacher
Logan looks to Iruka and smiles, then steps from his seat and crosses the classroom. The instructor presents the headband with both hands.
Iruka
Congratulations, Logan. Wear this with pride, and remember that it represents both duty and perseverance.
Logan takes the headband and ties it securely around his forehead. The Leaf symbol catches the sunlight as his broad smile brightens the room.
Naruto
Yes! Logan’s a real ninja now! Come sit back down. We can wait for the teams together!
Logan returns to the seats and settles beside Naruto. Around them, newly graduated students adjust their headbands while Iruka gathers the remaining names and notes.
Iruka
Once everyone has received a headband, I will announce the teams of three and their assigned instructors.
The classroom grows restless with anticipation. Naruto leans forward, eyes fixed on Iruka’s slate, while Logan waits beside him beneath the gleaming Leaf emblem.
Quest Complete
Receive the Leaf headband
+ New Item Acquired
Leaf headband