[Skill: Wood Release (Master Level 30/15000), Earth Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Master Level: 800/15000), Water Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Master Level), Wood Release: Four Pillar House…]
Seeing Yamato's stats, Mokgetsu could only say that Senju Hashirama was absurdly strong; his cells could even influence the calculation of one's potential.
With Yamato's performance in the original work, it was obvious he couldn't compare to figures like Minato or Sarutobi Hiruzen. Mokgetsu thought Yamato's potential being rated as S was entirely due to the boost from Hashirama Cells.
Perhaps influenced by Hashirama Cells, Yamato's Chakra was quite outstanding, but in other areas, he was rather ordinary. Even though his proficiency in Water and Earth Nature Transformations and Wood Release reached Master Level, his mastery wasn't high, which was basically equivalent to being a gatekeeper at the master level.
After looking at Naruto's stats, Mokgetsu felt that only someone like the Six Paths Sage, born with a Rinnegan, could possess 3S potential.
Naruto already had plenty of buffs: being the reincarnation of Asura's Chakra, being part of the Uzumaki Clan, and being the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki. Despite all these bonuses, he was still only rated as SS+, showing how incredibly difficult it was to reach 3S.
However, Mokgetsu wasn't demanding; he would be more than willing to use his fifth slot for someone with S-level potential, and even more so for someone with double S.
Even those with low potential, Mokgetsu was willing to teach, but his current environment didn't allow him to use the student slots on those with low potential.
After parting ways with his disciples, Mokgetsu began to continue researching the Dragon Vein of Loulan.
His Byakugan could easily see through the ground and observe the massive Chakra hidden underground.
This source of Chakra felt very unique to Mokgetsu, quite different from the Chakra that ordinary ninjas refined.
However, Mokgetsu had no way to control this Chakra, so he could only find an abandoned underground base to get as close as possible to this Chakra and then open the Transparent World to perceive it.
"Later, I may interrogate An Lushan or seek the help of the Queen of Loulan," Mokgetsu thought as the evening came.
An Lushan had a secret technique to absorb the Dragon Vein's power. Although it seemed to turn oneself into some abominable form, it should still hold some research value.
And the Queen of Loulan, who controlled the power of the Dragon Vein, would greatly assist in his research work.
When Mokgetsu returned to the inn, Kakashi and the others had just finished their investigation.
"Could it really be the queen overthinking? It felt like everyone really likes him," Obito said, scratching his head.
After a day of investigation, they found nothing useful because they discovered that An Lushan was very popular in Loulan, with the people praising him for being good and wise.
"And he even distributes things to the people. He really doesn't look like a bad person."
This situation was completely different from when they dealt with the Snow Country. Obito never liked Kazahana Doto, even before his later betrayal, as he had an unbridled arrogance.
But An Lushan was different, appearing dedicated to Loulan and having popularity among the populace.
"Our investigation is too shallow; everything is just a facade," Kakashi said, shaking his head softly.
If it was a mission to disguise himself, he could also act like a minister for the nation and the people, but unless he could keep that act for a lifetime, he would reveal his true nature.
Just then, Obito and the others saw Mokgetsu walking in, and Mokgetsu nodded with a smile as he approached them.
Obito was about to discuss the mission with Mokgetsu when he noticed Uzumaki Naruto and Yamato also entering.
PS: There was a bit of a conflict at home today, which distracted me, so there's less update today. 6k today, tomorrow if there's nothing going on, it'll be 8k. If something comes up, I'll post a standalone update in advance.