Classroom

After receiving new textbooks and listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi's opening speech led by Kaoru Iwabe, Veigar, amidst the crowd of classmates, overheard the whispered conversation between Shizune Kato and Rin Nohara.

"Rin, did you know?"

"Huh?"

"Kakashi became a Chunin."

"Kakashi... a Chunin?"

Rin Nohara was stunned by the news Shizune Kato delivered, her mouth falling open in a disbelieving, cute expression.

"Shocking, right? I was totally surprised when I found out yesterday!"

Seeing Rin's shocked look, Shizune Kato smiled and shook her black, elegant hair.

"So, Shizune, do you know any other news about Kakashi?"

"Can you tell me?"

Rin Nohara whispered to Shizune Kato.

"Rin, your face is blushing..."

Shizune Kato, with a mischievous grin, whispered back to Rin Nohara.

As if her thoughts had been exposed, Rin Nohara's face, which hadn't changed much, turned genuinely rosy with embarrassment.

"Shizune, you..."

At that moment, Obito Uchiha, who had also overheard Shizune Kato and Rin Nohara's conversation, put on a typical sour grapes expression and said, "What's so great about it? He just became a Chunin."

"I'll definitely be stronger than Kakashi in the future."

What was initially a private conversation between two girls was suddenly interrupted by Obito Uchiha. This angered Shizune Kato, who yelled at Obito, "Obito, don't you know it's rude to eavesdrop on others?"

Obito Uchiha, with a roguish expression, nonchalantly replied, "Tch, I don't even want to hear what you have to say!"

Their argument drew the attention of the surrounding classmates. Noticing the gazes, Rin Nohara quickly walked away without a word.

"Rin, wait for me."

Seeing Rin Nohara leave, Shizune Kato quickly followed, not forgetting to turn back and say to Obito Uchiha, "It's all your fault, hmph!"

Veigar, who had also heard the news of Kakashi's promotion to Chunin, muttered to himself, "He's already a Chunin?"

Veigar already knew that Kakashi Hatake would become a Chunin at the age of six, but experiencing it firsthand still shook him.

After all, Kakashi Hatake was only six years old at this time.

Veigar, like Kakashi Hatake, had also mastered Chakra. It was precisely because of this that Veigar was so shocked.

At the same time, it also showed how strong Kakashi Hatake's talent was. Otherwise, even with all the resources the Hatake clan could provide, it would be difficult for Kakashi Hatake to become a Chunin at the age of six.

Throughout the history of Konoha, no one other than Kakashi Hatake had become a Chunin at the age of six.

If there was anyone in Konoha whose talent Veigar could compare to Kakashi Hatake's, he thought it would be the Uchiha clan, which produced many geniuses. Shisui Uchiha, who should have been born by now, and Itachi Uchiha, who had yet to be born.

However, these two lacked the Sharingan Kekkei Genkai, and Veigar felt there was still a gap in talent between them and Kakashi Hatake.

The bell for class at the Ninja Academy rang.

At that moment, Kaoru Iwabe, wearing a Chunin vest and carrying a thick textbook under his arm, entered the classroom.

"We will now begin class."

Placing the textbook on the podium, Kaoru Iwabe announced.

Looking at everyone ready to learn, Kaoru Iwabe smiled warmly and began the lesson.

Kaoru Iwabe lectured with great enthusiasm.

Below the podium, Veigar diligently took notes, while Obito Uchiha, whom Veigar noticed, was drowsy.

After explaining the key points of the lesson, Kaoru Iwabe asked, "Class, have you remembered the correct way to use kunai and shuriken that I just taught you?"

"Re~mem~bered~"

Almost all the students in the class answered in unison. Obito Uchiha also jolted awake from his drowsiness.

"Good, it's good that you all remembered."

Kaoru Iwabe nodded with satisfaction and continued with a smile, "Then, I will now test you to see if you have truly remembered."

"Obito, please stand up."

Kaoru Iwabe had noticed Obito Uchiha not paying attention during class, so he deliberately called out his name.

Called upon, Obito stood up nervously, his heart pounding as he looked at the smiling Kaoru Iwabe.

He had suffered quite a bit at Kaoru Iwabe's hands last semester.

However, Kaoru Iwabe would not give up his questioning because of Obito's nervousness.

"Kunai are common ninja tools that can maintain a certain degree of accuracy at close range."

"Now, Obito, please answer: what factors affect the lethality of a kunai?"

After hearing the question, Obito Uchiha seemed to have fully recovered and answered confidently, "Of course, it's the sharpness of the kunai."

"Teacher Kaoru, that question was too simple. I already knew the answer."

Having answered the question, Obito Uchiha acted incredibly arrogant, like a peacock displaying its feathers.

However, Kaoru Iwabe's next sentence left Obito Uchiha dumbfounded.

"Besides the sharpness of the shuriken?"

"Th-there's more?"

Obito Uchiha stood there, as if petrified.

Hearing such a nonsensical answer, the entire class burst into laughter. Rin Nohara, sitting not far from Obito Uchiha, spoke up to remind him, "Obito, your answer was too simple."

"Alright, alright."

Seeing the commotion in the class, Kaoru Iwabe pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to quiet down. He smoothed things over by saying, "Obito's answer wasn't incorrect. The sharpness of the shuriken is indeed one of the factors affecting its lethality."

"However, does anyone know the complete, correct answer?"

Instantly, the entire class fell silent again.

Scanning the seated students, Kaoru Iwabe's gaze landed on Veigar, who was paying close attention. He said, "Veigar, do you know?"

Veigar stood up from his seat and replied, "Besides the sharpness of the shuriken, other factors affecting lethality include the user's strength, throwing technique, and the position where the enemy is hit."

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Veigar's standard answer prompted Kaoru Iwabe to lead the applause, saying, "Veigar, your answer is very correct. I hope everyone will learn from Veigar."

"You may sit down!"

Just then, the dismissal bell rang. Kaoru Iwabe said, "That concludes this morning's class."

"This afternoon, we have shuriken throwing practice. Remember to gather at the training grounds, and don't be late!"

"Class dismissed."