Class

After getting their new textbooks and listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi's opening speech under the guidance of Kaoru Iwabe, Veigar, who was mixed in with the class, overheard Shizune Kato and Rin Nohara whispering to each other.

"Rin, did you know?"

"Huh?"

"Kakashi became a Chunin."

"Kakashi... a Chunin?"

Rin Nohara was stunned by the news from Shizune Kato. Her mouth fell open, and she looked adorably disbelieving.

"Shocking, right? I was scared stiff when I found out yesterday too!"

Seeing Rin Nohara's shocked expression, Shizune Kato smiled and tossed her glossy black hair.

"Then, Shizune, do you know anything else about Kakashi?"

"Can you tell me?"

Rin Nohara spoke to Shizune Kato in a very soft voice.

"Rin, you're blushing..."

Shizune Kato whispered to Rin Nohara with a mischievous grin.

It seemed that Shizune Kato had hit the nail on the head. Rin Nohara's face, which had barely changed before, now genuinely flushed with embarrassment.

"Shizune, you..."

At that moment, Obito Uchiha, who had also overheard Shizune Kato and Rin Nohara's conversation, spoke with the sour expression of someone who could not have the grapes and therefore claimed they were sour. "What's so great about it? He just became a Chunin."

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

What had originally been a private conversation between two girls was suddenly interrupted by Obito Uchiha. Shizune Kato was instantly enraged and shouted at him, "Obito, don't you know it's very rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations?"

Obito Uchiha wore a roguish expression and replied indifferently, "Tch, I wasn't interested in listening to you anyway!"

The two of them attracted the attention of the surrounding students with their quarrel. After noticing everyone's gazes, Rin Nohara quickly walked away without saying a word.

"Rin, wait for me."

Seeing Rin Nohara leave, Shizune Kato hurried after her, not forgetting to turn back and call out to Obito Uchiha, "It's all your fault, hmph!"

Veigar had also heard the news that Kakashi had been promoted to Chunin, and he muttered inwardly, He's already become a Chunin?

Veigar had known that Kakashi Hatake would become a Chunin at the age of six, but experiencing it firsthand still left him shaken.

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

Veigar was also the same age as Kakashi Hatake, and he had likewise mastered the existence of Chakra. That was precisely why he was so shocked.

At the same time, this showed just how powerful Kakashi Hatake's talent was. Otherwise, even if the Hatake clan poured all its resources into him, it would still have been difficult for Kakashi Hatake to become a Chunin at the age of six.

Throughout Konoha's history, aside from Kakashi Hatake, no one else had become a Chunin at the age of six.

If Veigar had to find someone in Konoha whose talent could rival Kakashi Hatake's, he believed it would only be the genius-producing Uchiha clan: Shisui Uchiha, who should already have been born, and Itachi Uchiha, who had yet to be born.

However, neither of them possessed the Sharingan Kekkei Genkai, so Veigar still felt that their talent was somewhat inferior to Kakashi Hatake's.

The class bell at the Ninja Academy rang.

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

"Get ready for class."

Kaoru Iwabe placed the textbook on the lectern and made the announcement.

Seeing that everyone was ready to listen, Kaoru Iwabe smiled warmly and began the lesson.

When Kaoru Iwabe lectured from the podium, he spoke with such enthusiasm that he sent spit flying.

Veigar took notes very seriously below the podium, while Obito Uchiha, whom Veigar had noticed, was already listening in a daze, on the verge of falling asleep.

After explaining the key points of the lesson, Kaoru Iwabe asked, "Class, did you remember the correct methods for using Kunai and Shuriken that I just explained?"

"We~ re~ mem~ ber~ ed~"

Nearly all the students in the class answered in unison. Obito Uchiha was jolted awake from his drowsiness as well.

"Good. I'm glad you all remembered."

Kaoru Iwabe nodded in satisfaction, then continued with a smile, "In that case, I'll test whether you really remembered."

"Obito, please stand up."

Kaoru Iwabe had noticed during the lesson that Obito Uchiha was not paying attention, so he deliberately called on him.

After being called on, Obito stood up nervously. Looking at Kaoru Iwabe's smiling face, he felt his heart pounding.

Last semester, he had suffered quite a bit at Kaoru Iwabe's hands.

However, Kaoru Iwabe was not going to give up asking questions just because Obito Uchiha was nervous.

"Shuriken are commonly used ninja tools that can maintain a certain degree of accuracy at close range."

"Now, Obito, answer this: What factors affect a Shuriken's lethality?"

After hearing the question, Obito Uchiha seemed to come back to life at full health. He answered confidently, "Of course it's the sharpness of the Shuriken."

"Teacher Kaoru, that question was way too easy. I knew the answer ages ago."

Having answered the question, Obito Uchiha looked incredibly smug, like a peacock showing off its feathers.

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

"Besides the sharpness of the Shuriken?"

"Th-there are other factors?"

Obito Uchiha stood there as if he had turned to stone.

Hearing such a useless answer, the entire class burst out laughing. Rin Nohara, who was sitting not far from Obito Uchiha, reminded him, "Obito, your answer was too simple."

"All right, all right."

Seeing the whole class grow restless, Kaoru Iwabe pressed down with both hands, signaling everyone to quiet down. He smoothed things over by saying, "Obito wasn't completely wrong. The sharpness of the Shuriken is indeed one of the factors affecting its lethality."

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

The whole class fell silent again.

Kaoru Iwabe swept his gaze over the seated students. When he saw the attentive Veigar, he asked, "Veigar, do you know?"

Veigar stood up from his seat and answered, "Besides the sharpness of the Shuriken, its lethality is also affected by the user's strength, throwing technique, and the location where it strikes the enemy."

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Veigar's model answer prompted Kaoru Iwabe to lead the applause. He said, "Veigar's answer is completely correct. I hope everyone will learn from him."

"You may sit down!"

At that moment, the bell signaling the end of class rang. Kaoru Iwabe said, "That's all for this morning's lesson."

"This afternoon will be Shuriken throwing practice. Remember to gather at the training ground, and don't be late!"

"Class dismissed."