Orochimaru Comes Clean

"Kamui really is a powerful ability." Shisui wore an expression of just as I thought.

In his estimation, as long as Obito did not make any major mistakes, he was basically guaranteed to win.

The effect of Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan was simply too practical. Even if he only used Phasing Kamui, it was enough to surpass many so-called powerful secret techniques.

"That was amazing. You really became number one." Nohara Rin praised him with complete sincerity.

Although only four people had participated in the disciple rankings, every one of them was a renowned super genius.

In Nohara Rin's view, taking first place in their internal ranking battle was only slightly easier than winning the Youth Martial Arts Tournament.

The Youth Martial Arts Tournament was a competition open to the entire ninja world. Nagato, who had taken first place, was even known as the strongest genius in the ninja world. That showed just how valuable first place in their ranking battle was.

"Haha, it was alright. I did put in quite a bit of effort, after all."

Having received Nohara Rin's praise, Obito's grin widened even further.

No matter how hard his training had been before, at this moment, Obito only wanted to say that it had all been worth it.

This felt way too good. He got to beat up Kakashi and be praised by Nohara Rin—it was like two happy events arriving at once.

"But even if you won, you can't let your guard down. Kakashi and the others haven't worked any less hard than you have," Nohara Rin reminded him.

In Nohara Rin's eyes, none of Mu Yue's disciples were lazy.

There were many reasons Obito had won. It was not because he had worked the hardest.

"Of course. I won't hand over the title of strongest so