Fortunately, there were still a few "point farming" tools in his class.
First was Obito.
The guy was a pushover, never getting angry at minor pranks.
Second was Asuma.
The kid was interesting.
Just by cozying up to Kurenai, Raj could still earn some points, though not as many as before, it was a sustainable method.
Third was Haimaru.
Admittedly, "Feline Language" had its uses.
After learning it, Raj occasionally verbally harassed Haimaru.
The cowardly dog could only seethe silently, providing points in quiet resentment.
Initially, Raj had been worried.
The Inuzuka Clan had raised dogs for generations, so they must understand some Feline Language.
He feared Hana might overhear his insults towards Haimaru.
But after observing for a while, he realized Hana only grasped the general gist.
For example, when Raj called Haimaru a "coward" and a "stupid dog," Haimaru would erupt in fury and bark loudly.
Only then would Hana realize Raj was insulting and provoking the dog, though she couldn't understand the exact words.
Ultimately, the Inuzuka Clan's communication with their ninja dogs wasn't about fully understanding the meaning of their barks.
Instead, they interpreted a combination of body language, emotional tone in the barks, and other contextual cues.
Once Raj realized this, he felt completely uninhibited.
Although Hana would eventually learn about the situation through Grey.
Circle's reports, at least she wouldn't know what he was saying while he was actually scolding the dog.
Haimaru initially tried to tattle, but he soon discovered that each time he reported Raj, the scolding became even fiercer, and the aura emanating from the Black Cat grew stronger, gradually closing the gap in power between them.
Of course, he wasn't afraid of Raj's raw strength.
What truly terrified him was the Black Cat's ability to transform his fur into needles.
The mere thought of his injured paw made it tremble.
And so, he cowered.
Bullying the meek felt great, but Raj knew he couldn't push it too far.
After scolding Haimaru for three or four days and noticing his Points dwindling, he decided to give the dumb dog a couple of days off.
'Only earning a little over a thousand Points in four days? The daily mission rewards are too meager,' Raj thought, bored as he sprawled across the table.
He'd been auditing classes at the Ninja Academy for days now, but found them utterly pointless.
'Teaching shuriken and kunai techniques? As a Ninja Cat, I don't even have hands to use those!' he grumbled inwardly.
Of course, the Ninja World had everything, including shuriken specifically designed for Ninja Cats.
For example, the Cat Granny who collaborated with the Uchiha clan had forged such weapons, but those were likely consumed internally by Cat Village.
As an outsider, Raj hadn't even been able to get a sip of the soup in the past, unless he could subdue the Ninja Cats by force.
For now, it was best to let it go.
Today marked the fifth day since Rin's graduation.
As usual, Raj followed her to the academy and attempted to escape, knowing an opportunity would eventually arise, even though he had been waiting for four days already.
Before long, Takuma arrived again.
Beside him stood another teacher.
Having attended the academy for at least seven or eight days, Raj naturally recognized him as an instructor from the neighboring classroom.
Their simultaneous arrival could only mean...
His spirits lifted instantly, and he rose to his feet, staring intently at the two teachers.
"There will be no classes today. We will be conducting the Clone Technique and Transformation Technique exams. I will call names, and those called will come forward to demonstrate," Takuma announced tersely.
The Clone Technique and Transformation Technique exams were always the most crucial assessments at the Ninja Academy.
Though these were the most basic Ninjutsu, their utility in combat and missions was paramount.
Consequently, the exams were rigorously graded.
Raj saw this as an excellent opportunity to showcase his mastery of the Transformation Technique and earn a wave of Points.
'But how should I proceed?'
Lost in thought, Raj considered that pretending to be a teacher and causing a ruckus might be a good idea.
Since they were already testing the Clone Technique, the remaining graduation exams must be approaching quickly.
'If that's the case, pulling off something big now would only get me disciplined for a few days at most.'
Raj weighed his options.
Ultimately, he decided to bide his time and unleash a major stunt.
'Hmm, I'll wait until Rin takes the stage.'
Rin and Obito's names were listed consecutively.
Once she went up, he'd have the perfect opportunity to create chaos and divert attention.
He remained still, crouching in his seat and waiting patiently.
Soon, several students began their tests, including Kurenai.
For students like Kurenai, who had received personalized instruction from a young age, the Clone Technique was child's play.
There was no chance of them failing; testing them was merely a formality.
This exam was primarily to assess the progress of struggling students and determine how many would graduate and how many would be held back until next year.
Obito was high on the list of students at risk of being held back.
Before long, it was Rin's turn to test.
Raj swiftly hopped off his desk and hid in the dark corner beneath it.
Rin, having been scouted by the Medical Corps and trained in medical knowledge and Ninjutsu from an early age, possessed undeniably exceptional Chakra control.
As a result, she effortlessly executed the combined use of the Transformation Technique and Clone Technique.
Next up was Obito.
As he shakily stood up, Raj transformed into a feather and silently followed behind him.
Rin stepped down from the stage and began searching for the Black Cat under the table, only to discover...
The Black Cat was gone.
'He's quick,' she thought.
Rin didn't suspect Obito's involvement, assuming Raj had simply wandered off to play outside.
Obito trembled as he walked onto the stage, then took a deep breath.
Visualizing Guy's relentlessly optimistic smile, he felt his nervousness vanish.
The next moment, he began forming hand seals.
Clone Technique, Transformation Technique.
To pass the combined use assessment, the Clone must transform instantly upon creation.
This was exceedingly difficult for those with poor Chakra control.
Obito was capable of this, but he had previously struggled with minor details.
This time, however, he was brimming with confidence.
Takuma nodded slightly.
Regardless of how much Obito's strength had improved, his self-assurance was certainly much stronger than before.
Yet neither he nor the nearby teachers believed Obito could pass.
After all, Obito was notoriously careless.
His Transformation Technique was usually the kind that could be seen through at a glance...
But the next moment, as the Ninjutsu completed, three Takuma Shiranui appeared before the two teachers.
"Obito can create two clones simultaneously!"
"Amazing! I never expected him to improve so much."
"Something feels off..."