Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi, a war orphan and transmigrator, lives outside Konoha due to lack of money and trust in villagers.
• He successfully cultivates chakra at the age of four, faster than his peers due to his vast mental strength.
• The Ninja Scholar System activates in his mind, revealing his status and offering Scholar Points to exchange for skills or upgrade his rank.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi demonstrates his intelligence and determination by cultivating chakra quickly and planning his ninja career path.
• He shows caution and pragmatism, aware of Konoha's true nature and the harsh reality of the ninja world.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-reliance in the cruel ninja world.
• The importance of hard work and intelligence in achieving success.
• The potential danger of relying on others or institutions for support.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Gong Yi interacts only with his own thoughts and the newly activated Ninja Scholar System.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi, a transmigrator, discovers he has no golden finger or cheat code, but his familiarity with the Naruto world's plot is his greatest advantage.
• He receives a "Ninja Scholar System" that aids in solving ninja profession development issues efficiently.
• The system assigns tasks with increasing scholar rank and rewards scholar skills for completed tasks.
• Gong Yi's first task, "The Indestructible Xiaoqiang," requires him to improve his physical fitness by performing 1,000 push-ups, 500 sit-ups, and running 30,000 meters daily.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi accepts his lack of initial cheat and embraces the system's tasks to improve himself.
• He understands the importance of physical conditioning for taijutsu in the early stages of being a ninja.

Significant Themes

• The value of hard work and effort in achieving rewards.
• The importance of a strong foundation (mental energy, physical constitution, and chakra) in becoming a skilled ninja.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi interacts with the Ninja Scholar System, which provides information, tasks, and rewards.
• No other characters are present in this chapter, as Gong Yi is still new to the Naruto world and has not yet encountered other ninjas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi and Might Guy have a conversation about Kakashi's father, Hatake Sakumo, who is facing public criticism for a past mission.
• Gong Yi, a war orphan, is seen running long distances daily, showing dedication to his training.
• Three ninjas at a guard post discuss Gong Yi's intense training and his background as a war orphan.

Character Developments

• Kakashi: Shows concern for his father but keeps his emotions hidden.
• Might Guy: Demonstrates his energetic and passionate personality, eager to train with others.
• Gong Yi: Reveals his dedication to training despite his difficult circumstances.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the ninja world and the struggles of war orphans.
• The importance of hard work and dedication in achieving one's goals.
• The consequences of making difficult choices, as seen through Hatake Sakumo's situation.

Character Interactions

• Kakashi and Might Guy: Kakashi shows indifference to Might Guy's invitations to train, while Guy remains enthusiastic.
• Might Guy and Gong Yi: Guy tries to encourage Gong Yi to train with him, but Gong Yi declines.
• The three ninjas and Gong Yi: They discuss Gong Yi's intense training and express concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi learns and uses the Omni-Directional Recovery Technique, a low-level scholar skill that restores physical fatigue, injuries, mental exhaustion, and chakra depletion.
• He decides to use this technique daily to enhance his training efficiency.
• Gong Yi plans his ninja career: learn at school, train his body, and use the recovery technique to recharge.
• He realizes the limitations of civilian ninjas and decides to master the Three Body Technique to its fullest extent.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi shows determination and strategic thinking in planning his ninja career.
• He demonstrates adaptability and resilience by accepting the limitations of his current situation and focusing on improving his foundation.

Significant Themes

• Limitation and Adaptation: Gong Yi acknowledges his limitations as a civilian ninja and adapts by focusing on foundational skills and efficient training methods.
• Effort and Persistence: Gong Yi's dedication to daily training and his willingness to push his body's limits highlight the importance of consistent effort and persistence in achieving his goals.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Gong Yi's internal dialogue reveals his envy of Naruto's Multi-Shadow Clone Technique, hinting at potential future interactions or rivalries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi is known as the "Hatake Five-Five Split" due to his ability to match any opponent's strength from start to finish.
• Gong Yi, aware of future threats, decides to learn more ninjutsu to prepare.
• Gong Yi approaches his teacher, Ishii Kawa, to learn a C-rank ninjutsu.
• Ishii Kawa tests Gong Yi's Three Body Technique and is impressed by his proficiency.
• Ishii Kawa agrees to teach Gong Yi a C-rank ninjutsu after a practical combat lesson.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi: Shows determination and initiative in learning ninjutsu to ensure his safety and survival.
• Ishii Kawa: Recognizes Gong Yi's potential and agrees to teach him a C-rank ninjutsu after a practical test.

Significant Themes

• Importance of preparation and proactivity in facing future challenges.
• The value of ninjutsu and the restrictions on teaching it to civilians.
• The relationship between a teacher and a student, transcending formal titles.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Ishii Kawa: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding, with Ishii Kawa acknowledging Gong Yi's potential and agreeing to help him advance.
• Gong Yi and Kakashi: Though not present in this chapter, Gong Yi expresses a desire to spar with Kakashi to test his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ishii Kawa, a skilled Chunin and teacher, considers arranging a sparring match between Kakashi Hatake and Gong Yi but decides against it due to Gong Yi's commoner background.
• The first practical combat lesson takes place, with the Third Hokage observing from afar.
• Asuma challenges Gong Yi to a sparring match, which Ishii Kawa allows.

Character Developments

• Kakashi Hatake is introduced as a prodigious ninja from a prestigious clan.
• Gong Yi is revealed to be a war orphan with exceptional talent but no noble background.
• Asuma is shown to be jealous of Gong Yi's closeness with their teacher and seeks to challenge him.
• The Third Hokage is depicted as a caring father who wants the best for his son and the village's future.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-confidence and tempering for geniuses.
• The impact of noble backgrounds on societal perceptions and opportunities.
• The responsibility of leaders and teachers in nurturing the next generation.

Character Interactions

• Kakashi Hatake and Gong Yi are set up as potential rivals, with Kakashi being the favored prodigy and Gong Yi the underdog.
• Asuma and Gong Yi's rivalry begins, with Asuma feeling threatened by Gong Yi's closeness with their teacher.
• The Third Hokage observes his son and the other students, showing concern for their future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sarutobi Asuma initiates a duel with Gong Yi.
• Gong Yi uses the Substitution Technique and later employs a modified Shadow Clone Technique to continue fighting while hiding in a tree.
• Asuma believes he has won after defeating one of Gong Yi's clones, but Gong Yi reveals he has more clones, shocking Asuma and the crowd.

Character Developments

• Sarutobi Asuma: Realizes the extent of Gong Yi's abilities and becomes desperate to win.
• Gong Yi: Demonstrates his ability to use Ninjutsu and his strategic thinking in combat.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategy in combat.
• The gap in skill and experience between the protagonists and their peers.

Character Interactions

• Sarutobi Asuma vs. Gong Yi: A back-and-forth duel that reveals both characters' abilities and determination.
• Ishii Kawa: Observes the duel and decides to guide Gong Yi in learning C-rank Ninjutsu regardless of the outcome.
• The Third Hokage: Watches the duel from afar, noticing Gong Yi's unique use of the Clone Technique and his potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi demonstrates his proficiency in Clone and Substitution Techniques, then swiftly defeats Sarutobi Asuma with a single punch.
• Asuma feels despair and realizes he couldn't have dodged the attack even at his peak.
• Gong Yi reveals he used Asuma to test his training results.
• Ishii Kawa intervenes, emphasizing they're classmates and future mission partners.
• Kakashi challenges Gong Yi to a spar, and Obito Uchiha also seeks a match.
• Gong Yi waits for Ishii Kawa after school to learn Ninjutsu.
• Ishii Kawa reveals the Hokage saw Gong Yi's fight and expresses concern about Gong Yi's actions.
• Ishii Kawa decides to teach Gong Yi his specialty Ninjutsu.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi showcases his strength and maturity, demonstrating his ability to use others for his own growth.
• Sarutobi Asuma experiences defeat and humiliation, which could motivate him to improve.
• Kakashi asserts his dominance as the strongest in his grade.
• Ishii Kawa shows concern for Gong Yi's actions and the Hokage's potential reaction, then decides to teach him despite his reservations.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Weakness: Gong Yi's strength is juxtaposed with Asuma's weakness, highlighting the importance of training and determination.
• Magnanimity: The Hokage's understanding and acceptance of Gong Yi's actions, despite them being directed at his son, demonstrate his broad-mindedness.
• Competition and Cooperation: The students' competitive spirit is balanced with the need for cooperation in missions, as emphasized by Ishii Kawa.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi vs. Sarutobi Asuma: Gong Yi uses Asuma to test his training results, defeating him easily and leaving him humiliated.
• Gong Yi and Kakashi: Kakashi challenges Gong Yi to a spar, showing respect for his strength but also disapproval of his words towards Asuma.
• Ishii Kawa and Gong Yi: Ishii Kawa expresses concern for Gong Yi's actions but ultimately decides to teach him Ninjutsu, showing faith in his potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ishii Kawa teaches Gong Yi the C-rank Ninjutsu, Earth Style: Earth Style Wall.
• Gong Yi masters the technique in just ten days, creating a solid, sturdy wall.
• Gong Yi realizes that his chakra capacity limits him from creating multiple walls like Ishii Kawa.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi shows surprise and curiosity, rare emotions for him, when he sees the Earth Style Wall.
• Ishii Kawa feels proud seeing Gong Yi's surprise but also finds him too clever for his own good.
• Gong Yi understands the limitations of his chakra capacity and the need to improve it.

Significant Themes

• The importance of defense and survival in Ninjutsu, as emphasized by Ishii Kawa.
• The role of chakra capacity in determining the power and extent of Ninjutsu use.
• Gong Yi's continuous self-reflection and improvement, even when facing limitations.

Character Interactions

• Ishii Kawa teaches and guides Gong Yi, feeling a mix of pride and frustration in his student's quick understanding.
• Gong Yi internalizes Ishii Kawa's teachings and applies them in his practice, showing dedication and self-awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi considers various methods to increase his chakra capacity: powerful bloodlines, Tailed Beasts, and Sage Mode.
• He decides against these methods due to their current unfeasibility or high difficulty.
• Gong Yi settles on training a super-strong body, inspired by Might Guy and the Akimichi Clan.
• He decides to increase his training volume using the Recovery Technique.
• Gong Yi plans to reduce the chakra required for C-rank Earth Style Wall Ninjutsu by half, triggering a new research topic.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi demonstrates analytical thinking and strategic planning in assessing his options for increasing chakra capacity.
• He shows determination and resolve in choosing the path of intense training to strengthen his body.

Significant Themes

• The importance of chakra capacity in the Naruto world.
• The various methods to increase chakra capacity, each with its own challenges and limitations.
• The value of perseverance and hard work in training, as exemplified by Might Guy.

Character Interactions

• Although not physically present, Might Guy and the Akimichi Clan serve as inspirations for Gong Yi's decision.
• The Scholar System interacts with Gong Yi, presenting a new research topic based on his thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi receives his first research topic: reduce the chakra required for C-rank Ninjutsu Earth Style Wall by half without compromising its power.
• Gong Yi overhears villagers discussing Hatake Sakumo's (White Fang of Konoha) resignation and the suspected reasons behind it.
• Gong Yi encounters Kakashi, who is unusually quiet and reserved, likely due to his father's situation.
• A month later, Gong Yi successfully creates an irregular Earth Style Wall using one-fifth less chakra than before, indicating progress in his research.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi demonstrates determination and dedication to his research and training, aiming to become stronger.
• Kakashi shows signs of worry and stress due to his father's situation, affecting his usual demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within Konoha, hinting at the struggle for the Hokage position.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding in improving Ninjutsu skills, as seen in Gong Yi's research approach.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Kakashi have a brief, silent encounter, with Gong Yi showing understanding and sympathy towards Kakashi's situation.
• Gong Yi's interaction with villagers provides insight into the village's opinion of Hatake Sakumo's resignation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi and Kakashi's anticipated battle in a practical combat lesson is interrupted when Kakashi is called away due to his father, Hatake Sakumo (White Fang of Konoha), committing suicide.
• Gong Yi, after the lesson, intensifies his training, aiming to reach Chunin level. He successfully reduces chakra consumption for some Ninjutsu by half.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi: Becomes stronger and more determined to be the top student. He improves his Ninjutsu skills and reduces chakra consumption for some techniques.
• Kakashi: Shows respect for Gong Yi's strength. His father's suicide affects him deeply, but it's not explicitly shown in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Gong Yi's desire to be the top student and his relentless training showcase his ambition and determination.
• Consequences of Power: Hatake Sakumo's suicide hints at the dark side of power and its potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Kakashi: Their anticipated battle is the main interaction. Gong Yi respects Kakashi's strength, and Kakashi acknowledges Gong Yi's prowess.
• Gong Yi and Ishii Kawa: Ishii Kawa is proud of Gong Yi's progress and looks forward to the battle between Gong Yi and Kakashi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi Hatake graduates early at age five after White Fang's death.
• Gong Yi watches Kakashi's graduation, feeling sorry for his lost expression.
• Gong Yi focuses on acquiring ninja knowledge in the library instead of challenging upperclassmen.
• Gong Yi completes three research projects, earning 30 Scholar Points.

Character Developments

• Kakashi Hatake: Struggles with his father's suicide, leading to early graduation and a quest for answers.
• Gong Yi: Becomes more focused on building a solid foundation in ninja knowledge rather than combat experience.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a solid foundation in ninja training.
• The consequences of White Fang's death on Kakashi Hatake's mental state.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Kakashi Hatake: Gong Yi watches Kakashi's graduation, feeling regret for his friend's state.
• Students in the Ninja Academy: Discuss Gong Yi's strength and consider him the strongest after Kakashi's graduation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi completes the mission 'Indestructible Xiaoqiang' and receives the low-level scholar skill, Gravity Technique, which can lighten or increase the weight of objects within a hundredfold range.
• Gong Yi realizes the potential of Gravity Technique for physical training and attempts to use it on himself, resulting in severe injury due to applying a hundredfold gravity at once.
• Gong Yi visits Konoha Hospital to treat his injuries and considers learning medical ninjutsu.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi's physical constitution improves to the level of a Jonin, surpassing the average adult.
• Gong Yi masters several Earth Release Ninjutsu and two others, demonstrating significant progress in his Ninjutsu mastery.
• Gong Yi reflects on his current strength and sets new goals for himself, acknowledging that he still has a long way to go.

Significant Themes

• The importance of physical fitness and Ninjutsu mastery in becoming a formidable ninja.
• The limitations of low-level scholar skills and the need for continuous improvement.
• The value of medical ninjutsu in healing injuries and the potential of the Recovery Technique if upgraded.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi interacts with his classmates and teachers at school, making an excuse about his injuries.
• Gong Yi receives medical treatment from the medical ninja at Konoha Hospital, feeling envy for their skills.
• Gong Yi's thoughts and plans are internal, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi, now 16 in human years, has stopped accepting challenges at the Ninja Academy due to his overwhelming strength.
• Kurenai Yuhi, a classmate and member of a renowned Konoha clan, has been bringing him breakfast daily for the past two years.
• Gong Yi decides to stop accepting breakfast from Kurenai, causing her to misunderstand his intentions.
• Asuma, another classmate, tries to challenge Gong Yi to defend Kurenai's honor but hesitates due to Gong Yi's formidable reputation.
• Gong Yi reveals he has applied for early graduation and will have a Chunin as his graduation examiner.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi has grown in strength and confidence, no longer accepting challenges from his peers.
• Kurenai Yuhi's feelings for Gong Yi are revealed, and she becomes upset when he stops accepting her breakfast.
• Asuma shows concern for Kurenai's feelings and attempts to challenge Gong Yi, demonstrating his protective nature.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: Gong Yi's strength has earned him the respect and fear of his peers, solidifying his status as the top student.
• Romance and Rivalry: Kurenai's feelings for Gong Yi create tension and rivalry among their classmates.
• Ambition and Growth: Gong Yi's decision to apply for early graduation showcases his ambition and desire for growth.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Kurenai Yuhi: Their interaction reveals Kurenai's feelings for Gong Yi and his gentle, yet firm, approach to handling her emotions.
• Asuma and Gong Yi: Their interaction highlights Asuma's protective nature towards Kurenai and his hesitation in challenging Gong Yi due to his formidable reputation.
• Gong Yi and the Class: The news of Gong Yi's early graduation application shocks and surprises his classmates, leaving them in awe of his ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi, an eight-year-old student, applies for early graduation and requests a chunin as his opponent.
• Ishii Kawa, Gong Yi's teacher, expresses concern about the risk involved in fighting a chunin.
• Gong Yi explains his reasons for seeking an early graduation battle: to demonstrate his talent, attract the village's attention, and secure a powerful team leader.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi shows maturity and strategic thinking in his decision-making.
• Ishii Kawa demonstrates concern and care for Gong Yi's well-being.
• The Third Hokage is introduced as a wise and attentive leader, aware of Gong Yi's potential.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and the pursuit of power.
• The importance of demonstrating one's abilities to secure opportunities and recognition.
• The mentor-student relationship and the limits of formal education.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Ishii Kawa: A teacher-student relationship marked by mutual respect and concern.
• The Third Hokage and Ebisu Ming: A conversation revealing the Hokage's awareness of Gong Yi's potential.
• Asuma's increased diligence in training, possibly inspired by Gong Yi's actions, is mentioned but not directly interacted upon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi awaits his graduation exam opponent, Hirata Saburo, a Chunin.
• The exam is supervised by Iga Kawaji, a Jonin, to prevent fatal injuries.
• Gong Yi and Hirata Saburo begin their battle, with Gong Yi demonstrating impressive speed and strength.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi shows confidence and maturity, understanding the importance of the exam and the attention it brings.
• Hirata Saburo underestimates Gong Yi initially but quickly realizes his mistake.

Significant Themes

• The gap between Genin and Chunin, and the value of every enemy.
• The importance of intelligence and strategy in ninja battles.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Hirata Saburo's tense exchange before the battle.
• Kurenai Yuhi and Uzuki Yugao's conversation, revealing their worry and admiration for Gong Yi.
• Asuma and Hayate Gekko's discussion, showing their differing opinions on Gong Yi's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hirata Saburo, a Chunin, underestimates Gong Yi's strength.
• Gong Yi demonstrates impressive skills and techniques, including Earth Style Wall, Water Style Water Bullet Technique, and Three Body Technique with Substitution Technique.
• Hirata Saburo uses Fire Style, Flame Bullet, and attempts a three-hit combo, but Gong Yi easily counters and dodges.
• Gong Yi expresses disappointment in Hirata's skills and decides to end the fight quickly.
• Hirata Saburo uses Earth Style: Rock Pillar Spear, but Gong Yi lands a powerful punch, sending Hirata into Iga Kawaji's Underworld Swamp.
• Iga Kawaji declares Gong Yi a Genin and allows him to graduate early.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi: Proves his exceptional skills and strength, defeating a Chunin. Shows calm and indifference after the fight. Graduates early as a Genin.
• Hirata Saburo: Underestimates Gong Yi, struggles to keep up, and ultimately loses. His skills are revealed to be subpar for a Chunin.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation: Hirata Saburo underestimates Gong Yi's strength, leading to his defeat.
• Practicality over Aesthetics: Gong Yi prioritizes the functionality of his Earth Style Wall over its shape.
• Graduation and Growth: Gong Yi graduates early, marking his growth and advancement in the ninja world.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi vs. Hirata Saburo: A one-sided fight where Gong Yi demonstrates superior skills and strength, defeating Hirata Saburo.
• Iga Kawaji and Gong Yi: Iga Kawaji watches the fight, intervenes to prevent Hirata's death, and declares Gong Yi a Genin.
• Students' Reaction: The students are shocked and awed by Gong Yi's victory, clearing a path for him as he leaves the training ground.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter reveals the secretive structure of Konoha's administration, with the Anbu and Root units operating beneath the surface.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, reviews Gong Yi's file, detailing his exceptional abilities and reserved personality.
• Shimura Danzō, leader of Root, visits Hiruzen, proposing to recruit Gong Yi for Root's brainwashing training.
• Hiruzen disagrees, deciding instead to place Gong Yi in a standard mission squad to foster village bonds.
• Danzō leaves, determined to make Gong Yi his subordinate once he becomes Hokage.

Character Developments

• Hiruzen Sarutobi: Shows concern for Gong Yi's single-minded pursuit of power and the potential impact of Root's brainwashing on his talent.
• Shimura Danzō: Reveals his ambition to become Hokage and his belief that only he is the village's hope, displaying arrogance and a desire for control.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both Hiruzen and Danzō recognize Gong Yi's power, but their ambitions for him differ. Hiruzen wants to nurture his talent while fostering village bonds, while Danzō seeks to control him for his own ends.
• Trust and Loyalty: Hiruzen's decision to place Gong Yi in a standard mission squad highlights the importance of building trust and loyalty within the village, contrasting with Danzō's desire to brainwash him into submission.

Character Interactions

• Hiruzen Sarutobi vs. Shimura Danzō: Their interaction shows their differing views on Gong Yi's future and the methods to control power within Konoha. Hiruzen's decision to place Gong Yi in a standard mission squad frustrates Danzō, foreshadowing future conflicts.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kawaji: Hiruzen summons Kawaji to lead a mission squad, suggesting that he is actively preparing to assign Gong Yi to a team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Yi increases his Gravity Technique training multiplier to eleven times, significantly enhancing his physical capabilities.
• He meets his new squad for the first time, consisting of Ogawara, Hyuga Senso, and their Jonin captain, Iga Kawaji.
• The squad members introduce themselves, revealing their specialties and interests.

Character Developments

• Gong Yi: Shows dedication to his training, pushing his limits with the Gravity Technique. He also demonstrates analytical skills, deducing Iga Kawaji's background.
• Ogawara: Reveals his love for sushi and his proficiency in various ninja tools and simple medical Ninjutsu. He's enthusiastic and proud of his skills.
• Hyuga Senso: Shows a reserved and concise personality. He's skilled in taijutsu and reconnaissance, likely due to his Hyuga clan heritage.

Significant Themes

• Training and Growth: Gong Yi's continuous improvement in his Gravity Technique training highlights the theme of persistent effort and growth.
• Teamwork and Familiarization: The squad's initial meeting and introductions emphasize the importance of teamwork and getting to know one another.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yi and Iga Kawaji: They recognize each other from Gong Yi's graduation exam, hinting at a potential connection or history.
• Ogawara and Hyuga Senso: They seem to have worked together before, with Ogawara being more outgoing and talkative, while Senso is more reserved.
• Gong Yi and Ogawara: Ogawara recognizes Gong Yi as the top student from the academy, showing his awareness of Gong Yi's reputation.