Kakashi -- The Perfect Negative Example

"Teacher, you always treat us to ramen. When are you going to treat us to some barbecue?"

Asuma couldn't help but complain.

Ichiraku's ramen was delicious, but eating it every single meal was too much.

Kyoichi glanced over and said, "Barbecue? No problem, I'll treat. You pay."

"Huh?"

Asuma was taken aback.

Was that what you called treating someone?

It could even be like this!

"I just got promoted to Jonin, and for the past two months, I've been either at the hospital or teaching. How much salary can I have? If I treat you to barbecue, I'll be drinking the northwest wind for the rest of the month."

Kyoichi said irritably.

Even with the system, poverty was unavoidable.

He had considered starting a business, but he had been too busy lately and didn't have time for that. He tried to get some research funding, but only got a bookstore permit...

It was tough!

Living expenses, the topic of money. The three children couldn't empathize, especially Shisui. He grew up in the Uchiha clan and was only five years old, so he had no idea what life's pressures were.

In fact, he was contemplating the situation during the previous battle.

Ninjutsu, taijutsu, swordsmanship, Genjutsu!

He could do almost everything!

What attracted him the most was the move the teacher used to subdue him.

Imprintless Genjutsu.

To be precise—

Imprintless Sword Genjutsu!

How was that achieved?

"Teacher, I have another question. How much of your strength did you actually use this time?"

Asuma was curious.

Kyoichi was too powerful!

He had defeated almost everyone with a single move, leaving them no room to resist.

What percentage of his power was that?

Kyoichi couldn't say for sure himself. He thought carefully and after much deliberation, said, "Thirty percent? Maybe even less, because any move, when combined and used flexibly, is more effective than rigidly practicing each move one by one."

"Teacher, you're a Jonin. If you had to go all out against us, then it would be over for us, wouldn't it?"

Kurenai Yuhi felt it was only natural.

Jonin were the strongest forces in the village, second only to the Kage. Although Kanda Kyoichi had just been promoted, his strength was evident. Defeating the three of them would be simple and easy.

Kyoichi wasn't bragging.

He hadn't used his taijutsu or Body Flicker Technique at full power, nor had he used the Seven Heavenly Breathing Methods or Eight Gates, or Earth Spear. He also hadn't actively activated the characteristics of the Thunder God Sword.

If he had used them, the three of them, with their current strength, wouldn't have lasted even a second.

At this moment, Shisui said, "Teacher, that last technique you used... was it Sword Genjutsu?"

"It's Second Hokage's theoretical swordsmanship, and it's not yet complete. The effect I want to achieve is to make you fall into an illusion the moment I draw my sword, combining it with Iaido for a fatal blow."

"If it can truly be fused, that would be terrifying!"

Iaido.

Asuma had an impression of it.

He had "died" by that sword.

If it could be integrated with Genjutsu, creating an illusion the moment the sword was drawn, even if it only made someone daze for a moment, it would be enough for a fatal blow. This was because Kyoichi's speed was too fast—

He had seen the sword being drawn, and before he could react, Kyoichi was already in front of him.

Moreover.

This was definitely not Kyoichi's fastest speed.

The teacher hadn't used his full strength. If he had, this strike would have been even more terrifying.

"Ninjutsu is static. Only by combining and applying it can you forge your own style. Your ambush coordination was very good. If it were Chunin, you might have already defeated them."

Kyoichi didn't just discourage them.

The three of them were still very strong. With their Genjutsu control, combined with a breakthrough and the Great Fireball Jutsu, even an elite Chunin might not be able to withstand their ninjutsu combination.

While acknowledging them, Kyoichi also glanced at the system panel.

[Completed 'Teamwork' Lesson.]

[Evaluation: Excellent!]

[Reward: Wind Style: Vacuum Blade]

Wind Style?

Kyoichi was a little surprised.

This was his only Wind Style ninjutsu so far.

It wasn't that he didn't have ninjutsu scrolls, but he had too many things to do right now. His clones practiced swordsmanship, his main body trained, he taught students, and if he wanted to learn a Wind Style ninjutsu, he'd need to split off another clone at least.

But.

Doing so would compromise quality and duration, and it was exhausting. His main body might not be able to handle unexpected events.

Getting a Wind Style ninjutsu as a gift was still good; it skipped the research process for nature transformation, especially since this was a B-rank ninjutsu.

The ramen arrived.

While eating, Kyoichi said, "My ninjutsu, taijutsu, and swordsmanship are all decent. Medical Ninjutsu and Genjutsu are very average. Kurenai, Shisui, you'll have to rely on yourselves for Genjutsu. I don't know Fire Style. For other aspects, the three of you can choose one to major in."

"Major in?"

The three were slightly surprised but quickly understood.

It wasn't hard to understand.

Majoring meant the primary focus.

"Don't rush to answer, go back and think about it slowly. Let's eat first."

"..."

The three silently picked up their chopsticks, their minds preoccupied, leaving no appetite.

Kyoichi smiled, his eyes narrowing.

After all, they were just children.

When it came to important matters, indecisiveness was inevitable!

At this moment.

He frowned slightly.

Had his Shadow Clone been dismissed?

Soon, Kyoichi understood the situation--

Minato Namikaze had invited him to supervise an assessment.

Wasn't the tradition of Team 7 stealing bells? Why would he be asked to supervise something so simple?

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

Kurenai Yuhi was perceptive.

Kyoichi had zoned out, and she noticed it quickly.

"Team 7 has invited me to supervise and observe their assessment. Do you want to come along?"

He hadn't thought of it at first.

But.

Since Kurenai asked, Kyoichi thought of it--if they invited me, it wouldn't be excessive to bring three students, right?

Using Kakashi and the others as negative examples couldn't be better!

Shisui's eyes lit up as he asked, "Who is in Team 7?"

"Jonin Minato Namikaze, and the rest are Obito, Rin, and Kakashi."

Kyoichi said after finishing his noodles.

The three children instantly lost their appetite for noodles and excitedly exclaimed, "We're going, we're going!"

"Alright, eat quickly. We'll go take a look after you're done."

Forest of Death.

The rest of Team 7 had already arrived. Minato Namikaze hadn't shown up yet, but on a small hill elsewhere, Kakashi and the others could be seen.

"I'll go over in a bit. First, I'll say I'll protect Kakashi?"

"Yes, you can say Kakashi is a Chunin, so he won't go back to the Academy no matter what. Rin has a talent for Medical Ninjutsu, so you can ambiguously let her pass."

"Okay, okay, anything else?"

"After that, we'll use the two remaining spots to cause trouble, divide their team, and then give them a few more test questions after the fight."

"Mhm, mhm, mhm."

Minato Namikaze nodded repeatedly, his face full of admiration and agreement.

The three children present looked like they had black lines on their faces.

Especially Asuma and Kurenai--

Shisui had already reacted, while they were only beginning to guess.

Listening from beginning to end, they realized it was all a setup.

Of course.

They didn't doubt that if they failed, they might really be sent back to the Ninja Academy.

Kyoichi was usually gentle, but when he got serious, he wasn't kidding.

"Then I'll go first. I'll leave a Shadow Clone here, and you can contact me if you have any suggestions."

After Minato finished speaking, he performed hand seals and left a clone.

Kurenai Yuhi's expression was hesitant. After a moment of deliberation, she finally spoke, "Teacher, Kakashi's situation is special. Sending him back to the academy, is that really...?"

"Kurenai, if you're a ninja, you have to be responsible for this profession."

"Yes."