"I want to challenge you." Obito challenged Uchiha Inabi.
He had been worrying about how to earn the reward, but after hearing Uchiha Inabi's words, his thoughts immediately became clear.
"I accept your challenge." Uchiha Inabi looked at Obito approvingly. He thought highly of those who dared to challenge stronger opponents.
"Go all out later. Don't worry about anything else," Uchiha Inabi added.
Although Uchiha Tekka had said that Obito possessed the strength to pass the Chunin Exams, Uchiha Inabi did not believe that nine-year-old Obito could hurt him.
First, he had passed the Chunin Exams last year. Second, he felt that Uchiha Tekka had only just graduated and did not understand how difficult the Chunin Exams were.
"Go all out? Fine." Obito nodded in agreement, thinking Uchiha Inabi was a battle maniac like Might Guy.
"Tekka, help us referee," Uchiha Inabi said to Uchiha Tekka beside him.
The Uchiha had not prepared dedicated referees. They usually found a friend, or simply went without one.
"No problem." Uchiha Tekka nodded. After Uchiha Inabi and Obito finished fighting, he also wanted Uchiha Inabi to give him some guidance.
The group then headed to an open area in the courtyard. There was a small pavilion nearby, and after Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Yashiro finished talking, they went to the pavilion to drink tea.
Since things had only just begun, no one had fought in the courtyard yet. Obito and Uchiha Inabi were the first to battle.
"I'll start the fight after I count down from five. Five, four..." Once Obito and Uchiha Inabi assumed fighting stances, Uchiha Tekka spoke.
Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Yashiro, who were drinking tea, noticed Obito and the others preparing to fight.
"This Obito Uchiha is quite a promising youngster. He has talent and the courage to challenge