Look, He Still Has to Thank Me!

"Teacher... how can you do this? I'm not weak either!"

Obito said with a dejected look.

He was defeated instantly, yes, but that was because Kurenai Yuhi had hidden within a Shadow Clone to ambush him, working with Asuma's Shadow Clones to kill him. If it had been a direct confrontation, he wouldn't have been weak.

"Think carefully about what I said..."

Kyoichi walked over to Asuma's side.

After forming hand seals, chakra condensed, turning into a ball of green light.

Rin exclaimed in surprise, "Teacher, you really know Medical Ninjutsu, and even the Mystical Palm Technique!"

"Do you think I'm lying?"

Kyoichi glanced at her.

What a fuss!

Thanks to the system's help, while he might not be the best at everything else, his ninjutsu was proficient in every field.

Minato was even more impressed, while Kakashi bit his lip until it bled.

This guy...

He knows so many techniques across different fields, yet he can still cultivate his taijutsu and ninjutsu to such a level. How did he achieve this?

Am I really that weak?

Kakashi felt a sense of unwillingness.

He had always been hailed as a genius, growing up amidst the gasps of others, never once thinking his talent was insufficient.

However.

After encountering Kyoichi, Kakashi felt more and more useless.

His taijutsu, swordsmanship, and ninjutsu are all good?

But.

He wasn't outstanding in any single area. He couldn't even break through the defensive net of Shisui and the other two, only managing to barely break it with his unpracticed Ninja Sword Technique.

At this moment, he involuntarily thought of his father, Hatake Sakumo.

The Hatake Clan were once samurai. Their swordsmanship had been passed down from that era, and it was only in Sakumo's hands, combined with chakra, that it developed into a unique style and became famous throughout the Ninja World.

Perhaps Father's swordsmanship was the right path!

A thought flashed through Kakashi's mind.

Previously, he had fallen into an extreme mindset of completely negating his father. Now, however, he was beginning to accept a reality: his father's swordsmanship was indeed powerful, far stronger than what he had figured out on his own.

"Kakashi, I had high expectations for all of you, but you've disappointed me too much. While observing just now, I even felt you weren't worthy of being a ninja and should return to the Ninja Academy to study properly, just like them."

Minato Namikaze said sternly.

Kakashi felt indignant but was powerless to retort.

Because he had lost!

The mission wasn't completed, and all excuses were futile.

Asuma rubbed his healed wound and looked up at his teacher, wanting to speak but hesitating.

He knew very well.

Kakashi had held back.

If this hadn't been a sparring match, Kakashi would definitely have had the ability to kill him before.

Of course.

The other party would have died too.

But Kakashi was a Chunin, and he was only a Genin. To achieve what he did, there wasn't much to boast about. Asuma thought about it again and felt he really couldn't spin it.

"Upper Ninja Minato, please don't be angry. It's too much to directly send Chunin back to school. How about demoting them and giving them another chance to test? "

Kyoichi played the good cop.

"Does he deserve to be a ninja? Coordinating teammates, devising tactics, these are the things a Chunin should do. Which of these has he accomplished? What's the use of a high mission completion rate when no one wants to be his teammate anymore!"

Minato Namikaze reprimanded harshly.

Actually.

These words weren't his true intention, but Kyoichi had discussed these points with him while observing the battle earlier, hoping to ignite Kakashi's inner fire and help him overcome his mental block.

Minato Namikaze naturally couldn't refuse. Kyoichi's selfless help was already incredibly kind – after all, Kyoichi had no connection to Kakashi or Sakumo.

His willingness to help was entirely for Konoha!

Kakashi was a genius, after all.

If he could understand the painstaking efforts of his father, Hatake Sakumo, back then, Konoha might be able to gain another exceptionally talented Jonin sooner.

Of course.

This was all Minato's imagination.

Kyoichi's thoughts were quite simple. Kakashi was stubborn and wouldn't be easily swayed. This was just a little warming-up for the steel bar, preparing him for the future.

After all...

If Kakashi was going to develop his swordsmanship, neither Minato nor Jiraiya were sword masters. He would eventually have to come to Kyoichi himself.

It wasn't easy to fleece a sheep; a fat sheep had to be nurtured from a young age.

As for Kakashi.

He wasn't thinking much of anything else. At this moment, all he could think about was his failure and Minato's scolding.

"Sigh, Kakashi was on my team once. He always charged to the front lines in battlefield missions. For my sake, give him one more chance."

Kyoichi sighed, "pleading" for Kakashi once more.

"Really?"

Minato Namikaze was very surprised.

This time, it wasn't an act. Kanda Kyoichi had actually been on the same team as Kakashi before?

Then why was Kakashi looking so bewildered?

"It was a temporary Chunin squad formed for a mission. Senior Minato, please give him another chance."

"Alright, since Kyoichi has put it this way, Kakashi, if you give up your Chunin position, I'll give the three of you a chance. Otherwise, leave with your Chunin position; my squad no longer needs you."

Minato Namikaze said seriously.

Shisui looked at the two teachers, his expression quite strange. This whole routine...

Was too familiar!

It was exactly the same as how his teacher had tricked him before. Shisui had also personally overheard Kyoichi and Minato's loud scheming, so he knew exactly what was going on.

"We'll take care of you, we'll make sure you stay."

It was all bait. Anyone who believed it was an idiot.

Was the genius of the Hatake Clan an idiot?

He looked at Kakashi curiously.

At this moment, Kakashi's mood was conflicted. He was very indignant. Give up his Chunin title?

On what grounds!

He had earned that through battlefield missions!

However.

Kakashi was unwilling to leave just like that.

He wasn't afraid of losing.

But losing to a team like Shisui's, he couldn't accept it in his heart.

After only a moment, he made his decision.

"Fine!"

"Very good, I'll give you one chance. Jonin Kyoichi, this is my bottom line. Thank you for this. I will conduct another exam tomorrow..."

"Don't worry, I'll be there then."

Kyoichi readily agreed.

However.

He wasn't worried and didn't intend to actually go. He'd just send a Shadow Clone.

Kakashi wasn't stupid.

Losing to Minato today was normal. He lost to Shisui's team because he underestimated Shisui, Asuma, and Kurenai, and also overestimated his own strength.

He wouldn't be so sloppy in tomorrow's match.

"Thank you!"

Kakashi bowed solemnly.

He didn't remember clearly, but he had a vague impression. It seemed he had teamed up with Kyoichi before, perhaps a year or two ago when Kyoichi had just been promoted to Chunin.

In just one or two years, the other party was already a Jonin!

"No need. You were a genius I admired, and I don't want to see you ruined... Jonin Minato, we won't disturb your squad's training."

"Kyoichi, thank you very much!"

Minato Namikaze said solemnly. If it weren't for Kyoichi, he really wouldn't have been able to handle this situation.

The effect wasn't clear yet.

But.

Kakashi was clearly less of a troublemaker than before.

You see, even the Third Hokage couldn't do anything about him before, which is why he didn't have to be sent to Minato's team as a "Genin."

Kyoichi is amazing!

He felt grateful and impressed at this moment.

Kyoichi then left with his three disciples, who had strange expressions.

Rin vaguely felt that Kurenai Yuhi and the others' expressions were off, but she didn't think too much about it. As Minato continued to scold and educate, she stopped pondering Kurenai Yuhi's expression.