Morning.
Obito got up early, finished breakfast, and rushed to Training Ground No. 2.
On the way, he encountered an elderly person who needed help, so he sent a Shadow Clone to assist, while he continued on his way.
After all, he was the one who called Kakashi and the others to help, so how could he, the initiator, be late.
With the support of waking up early and rushing, Obito successfully arrived at the training ground when no one was there, achieving the first-to-arrive accomplishment.
About six or seven minutes later, Kamizuki Izumo, Hagane Kotetsu, and other disciples gradually arrived at the training ground.
"Captain Obito, good morning, you came really early today," greeted Hagane Kotetsu.
Ninja teams usually have a fixed assembly time, and generally, everyone arrives around the same time.
"Not bad, after all, I'm the captain," Obito nodded and replied.
Soon, all three team members gathered together.
Kakashi and Nohara Rin hadn't arrived yet, but it wasn't because they were late; Obito had specifically given them a later meeting time.
"Captain Obito, which ninja did you find to teach us Ninjutsu?" Hagane Kotetsu asked expectantly.
Ishizaka Yoshio doesn't even know Lighting Release, let alone teaching powerful Lighting Release Ninjutsu, so he was looking forward to the reward from Obito.
"You are all my future Shadow Guards, how could I shortchange you? It's definitely a powerful Jonin," Obito said as he patted Hagane Kotetsu's shoulder boldly.
"Even in the entire Ninja World, they are top-notch elites, with unmatched Lighting Release skills."
Upon hearing this, Hagane Kotetsu's eyes instantly sparkled.
Although he felt a bit sorry for Ishizaka Yoshio, Hagane Kotetsu had to admit that Obito was cooler as the captain at the moment.
He had no doubt that Obito had these connections, as Obito himself was a famous super genius and also a member of Konoha's strongest noble clan, the Uchiha, as well as the Hokage's disciple.
Kakashi happened to arrive at the training ground and overheard Obito's speech.
"Of course, although their strength may be a little weaker than mine, they are also strong in Lighting Release." Obito laughed and said.
Kakashi showed a look that said "I knew it."
The praise was purely to elevate himself even higher.
But Obito's words weren't entirely wrong; currently, Kakashi indeed couldn't beat Obito.
Of course, truth be told, it still irked him.
"It's Kakashi-senpai!" Kamizuki Izumo exclaimed as he glanced at the approaching Kakashi.
If Obito was the impressive genius from their first year at the Ninja Academy, then Kakashi was the legendary genius.
Kakashi entered the Academy at five and graduated at five; when Kakashi graduated, they were only two-year-old children.
Although they never attended the Academy with Kakashi, he left too many legends there, and the name Hatake Kakashi was indeed etched deeply in their minds.
Hagane Kotetsu's mouth stretched wide to the point of reaching his ears.
Although Kakashi is renowned for his Lighting Release Blade Technique, such a powerful technique requires high-Level Lighting Release skills, and Kotetsu was determined to learn Swordsmanship as well.
"So it's you guys, Anko, long time no see." Nohara Rin smiled and greeted.
To Anko and Kotetsu, Nohara Rin was not unfamiliar.
When Mokgetsu held special training at the Ninja Academy, apart from graduating students from the fourth grade, outstanding first-year ninjas also joined the training, including Anko.
"Indeed, let's have some dumplings together when we're free," Anko responded enthusiastically.
"In that case, it's Rin-senpai who's teaching me," Kamizuki Izumo analyzed in his heart.
Kamizuki Izumo looked at Hagane Kotetsu with some envy, as Nohara Rin wasn't considered average among the Konoha Jonin, but compared to Kakashi, there was quite a gap.
And compared to Water Release, Nohara Rin was more famous for her Medical Ninjutsu, reportedly having received the true transmission from the Sannin Tsunade, her medical skills outshining some of the seasoned Medical Jonin.
Seeing his two team members and future Shadow Guards admiring Kakashi, Obito turned to Kakashi and said:
"Kakashi, although you lost to me in our last battle, don't be discouraged, keep pushing, and you might catch up with me."
Kakashi: ?
Who said anything about that?
"Wow, Captain Obito, it must have been an incredibly thrilling battle, what a pity I couldn't witness it," Kamizuki Izumo praised.
Obito's face revealed a satisfied smile, "Not bad, there will always be opportunities in the future."
"Who among you wants to learn Lighting Release from me?" Kakashi asked as he looked at the three of them.
He wasn't familiar with Hagane Kotetsu and the others and didn't know what Ninjutsu they could use.
"Kakashi-senpai, it's me," Hagane Kotetsu quickly stepped forward and said.
"Study hard, if you do well, I have a mysterious reward here," Kakashi smiled.
"No wonder you are called Lighting Fang, Kakashi-senpai, I've been a fan since I was born!" Hagane Kotetsu said excitedly.
Getting Kakashi's guidance was already a reward from Obito, and now he could also receive another reward from Kakashi, it was reward upon reward.
"What kind of reward, can I get one?" Anko asked curiously.
"An interesting photo, you can have it if you want." Kakashi answered leisurely, saying something that caused Obito's expression to change drastically.
"Kotetsu, I'm not saying it's only you; ninja cultivation is to strengthen one's abilities, to protect the village. Pursuing rewards only taints your dreams with dust." Obito said seriously.
Kotetsu looked a bit confused; what Obito said seemed to make some sense, but didn't Obito set up rewards himself a while ago?
Captain Obito, are you awake?
"Anko, you too. Our sixth ninja squad must eliminate such undesirable practices! Maintain the purity of cultivation and training." Obito righteously looked at Anko.
Anko thought about the dumplings she got back from Obito and nodded.
"Obito, you make a good point. Let's not count it as a reward; I'll just distribute it to everyone directly." Kakashi agreed and nodded before reaching into his ninja pouch.
Swish!
Obito burst with terrifying speed, grabbing Kakashi's extended hand.
"Oh, Kakashi, you have something to tell me? Let's go aside and talk, so we don't disturb Rin while she's teaching people."
Obito said while focusing his breath to the utmost, pulling Kakashi aside.
Anko scratched her head and commented, "How strange, I always feel like Captain Obito and Kakashi exchange secrets we don't know about."
She felt as if she inadvertently flipped a few pages ahead in a novel and suddenly couldn't understand what Obito and Kakashi were talking about.
"That's just how they are, they have an especially good relationship." Nohara Rin explained with a smile.
"I see."
Anko made a suddenly enlightened expression but still didn't understand what Kakashi and Obito were talking about.
On the other side, Obito took Kakashi behind a large tree.
Kakashi looked at Obito with a smile, "What, Captain Obito is worried about his glorious image being affected?"
"There were too many people back there. Kakashi, I now apologize to you; I shouldn't have always said you weren't as good as I was in losing to me."
Obito pressed his hands together, sincerely looking at Kakashi to apologize.
"Once I become Hokage, all white-haired people will have to complete a test paper every day!" Obito has already resolved to take revenge on all white-haired people.
That photo has threatened him so many times; this white-haired guy isn't just evil, he needs a strong punch.
"Let's forget about the photo issue; Anko and the others don't like looking at photos, can't stand seeing such things." While punishing Kakashi in his mind, Obito's mouth was still striving.
"Is that so? Then even more so, they need desensitization training; otherwise, if accidents occur during missions later, it'll be a problem." Kakashi continued with a smile.
"Add another hundred thousand ryo to the training fee!" Obito painfully added a new condition.
This is a hundred thousand ryo; adding more money, you could almost buy a new good camera.
"Thinking it over, offering photos as a reward isn't really appropriate." Kakashi immediately changed his stance.
Although he initially didn't plan to spread the photo out, seeing Obito's pained expression was quite amusing.
Just like this, the delighted Kakashi and the forced smiling Obito rejoined the team.
"Show me with one of your strongest Lighting Release ninjutsu." Kakashi said to Kotetsu.
Since he promised to teach, Kakashi would naturally fulfill his duty to teach and not shame Teacher Mokgetsu.
"Lighting Release: Electric Shock Wave!"
Kotetsu nodded, swiftly forming hand seals, gathering chakra in his hand.
The moment the hand seals were completed, the gathered chakra in his hand was entirely converted into Lightning Attribute Chakra.
Buzz buzz!!
Kotetsu's palms were rapidly covered in yellow lightning, following which one palm shot out a bolt of electricity, leaving two blackened marks on the wooden dummy ten meters away.
Kakashi roughly understood Kotetsu's lighting release level but didn't immediately teach, instead testing further before deciding to pass on the ninjutsu to Kotetsu.
"I want to teach you a ninjutsu called Lighting Release: Thunder Spear, developed by Teacher Mokgetsu as a B-rank Lighting Release ninjutsu." Kakashi started to say.
He was also willing to teach Pseudo-Darkness Purple Lightning, but those consume too much and aren't something Kotetsu could use at the moment.
Upon hearing it was a B-rank lighting release, developed by Mokgetsu, Kotetsu nodded quickly like a pecking chicken.
Right now, the only B-rank ninjutsu he mastered was Shadow Clone; for lighting release, he only grasped one C-rank and D-rank each.
Meanwhile, after a moment of deep thought, Nohara Rin decided to teach Kamizuki Izumo the Torrential Flow developed by Mokgetsu.
This Water Release has considerable power but doesn't consume much chakra; it primarily tests the level of Chakra Form Transformation.
If Kamizuki Izumo learns it, even if he becomes a Jonin in the future, it will still serve as his trump card ninjutsu, and if practiced well, it can be used for a lifetime.
At first, Kamizuki Izumo envied Kotetsu, but after Nohara Rin started teaching, he realized she was stronger than he imagined, more than capable of teaching him, and thus fully immersed himself in cultivation.
Obito chose to teach Anko the Flame Vortex, both having range and decent power, which can even be used for support.
PS:
Finished the fourth day's explosive update perfectly, though it's getting a bit eerie; let's see if adjustments can be made.
Additionally, asking for monthly votes as we're only three-sevenths away from fulfilling the promise. Recently, Little Clementine says diligence isn't excessive, right?