Genius

Ye Lan had actually learned the Clone Technique in such a short time. He was a genius among geniuses.

Who could learn a Ninjutsu so quickly?

Kakashi thought about it and suddenly understood. No wonder Ye Lan had dared to bet Konohamaru that he could learn Konohamaru's Ninjutsu—he had this trump card. It seemed Konoha had gained an extraordinary newcomer this time.

Kakashi and Iruka were stunned for a moment before Iruka smiled and took a forehead protector from a nearby drawer, placing it before Ye Lan. "All right, you're now a ninja of Konoha. Your current rank is Genin, and you can take on missions from now on. But with your strength, I think you may be more than just a Genin. If you can, you may apply to Lord Hokage for a special promotion to Chunin, or even the higher rank of Jonin."

"Also, take good care of this forehead protector. It is a symbol of your identity as well."

Ye Lan accepted the forehead protector and said with a smile, "Then thank you, Iruka."

Ye Lan and Kakashi did not remain at the Ninja Academy for long before leaving again. Now that Ye Lan had his forehead protector, there was no need to stay. After they left, Iruka murmured to himself, "I never expected it! Konoha has actually gained such a genius. I wonder what he will bring to Konoha?"

After leaving the school gates, Kakashi looked at Ye Lan and said, "You are much stronger than I imagined."

Ye Lan merely smiled and said nothing.

Kakashi smiled and asked, "What are your plans next?"

Ye Lan said, "If possible, my best plan would be to become your student."

Kakashi said, "Are you sure you want to become my student? Being my student is difficult. Not only will you have to undergo my tests, but you will often have to follow me on missions. Are you sure you can handle that? Besides, Team 7 already has three students. If you want to become my student, you will probably have to speak with Lord Hokage first."

Ye Lan chuckled. "That's no problem. I only need to speak with Lord Hokage."

Kakashi looked at Ye Lan and said, "But I really am curious. Where exactly are you from? Why did you suddenly come to Konoha?"

Ye Lan smiled and said, "Sorry, but I cannot disclose that. However, I can guarantee that my arrival in Konoha will only bring you benefits and not the slightest harm."

Kakashi glanced at Ye Lan. "I hope so."

"Why do you suddenly want to become my student? There are so many Jonin in Konoha."

"That is because I heard that you are Konoha's renowned Copy Ninja Kakashi, son of the Konoha White Fang. Your ability to copy Ninjutsu is unmatched in the world, so I want to learn more Ninjutsu from you. That will give me better prospects in the future."

Kakashi glanced at Ye Lan and said, "Even so, you are far more outstanding than I imagined. I could tell just now that you did not know the Clone Technique at all, yet you learned it in such a short time. Even when I learned the Clone Technique back then, it took me nearly half a day."

"In my eyes, you qualify as a genius—a genius among geniuses. Of course I like talent like that."

Ye Lan chuckled. "Then I hope even more that I can become your disciple. It is a good thing that we get along so well."