Chapter 47: Great Improvement of Panels
[Name: Hayate Mugetsu]
[Age: 18]
[Chakra: 8000]
[Skills: Teaching, Fire Release: Head Engraving Pain, Healing Jutsu, Wind Release: Pressure Damage, Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall, Eight Gates Formation…]
[Evaluation: You have mastered seven chakra nature transformations and are proficient in Fire and Water Release. In a pure clash of strength, you can overwhelm a Jonin. All you need is more chakra to become a true powerhouse.]
Compared to last month, when the exam had just ended, the panel has shown a significant leap in stats.
This month's training mission caused an especially noticeable boost in chakra. When Mugetsu first transmigrated, it was April. From April to May, his chakra increased by a thousand—from 4300 to 5300. Adding the 500 chakra reward from the early May exam brought it to 5800.
Now, from early May to the beginning of June, it had skyrocketed from 5800 to 8000—a total gain of 2200.
He once envied the Root Jonin with their 7000 chakra points. But in just two months, he had surpassed them. Now, he had a whole thousand more.
Still, Mugetsu knew this rate of growth wouldn't last. The massive increase was mainly due to completing Obito's training mission. For now, there were no new missions, and with no exams between June and July, progress would naturally slow. The final exam was scheduled for mid-July.
Besides the chakra boost, Mugetsu also received rewards like Water Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation Proficiency, Fire Release: Head Engraving Pain Proficiency, and Yin Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation.
These were essential in strengthening his overall combat ability. Otherwise, it would've been awkward to have high chakra but no skills to show for it.
Right now, what Mugetsu desired most were those chakra nature transformation proficiencies.
Mastering water and fire transformation didn't just boost his ninjutsu's output—it also opened new doors. He felt confident that with one year of focused effort, he could develop a Boil Release bloodline limit.
If he eventually mastered all seven chakra attributes… Mugetsu didn't even dare imagine what he could create. A handmade Truth-Seeking Ball, perhaps?
Then again, probably not. Proficiency wasn't the highest level of mastery. There must be a tier above it before crafting something like a Truth-Seeking Ball became possible.
Still, even without reaching that, various bloodline limits should become achievable.
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"Obito, Kakashi, congratulations on both getting first place," Rin said cheerfully, flashing a bright smile.
They were her closest friends, and sharing the top spot was the best outcome.
"Hehe, it's all thanks to you cheering for me, Rin!" Obito beamed, his cheeks tinged red. The moment he'd fantasized about twenty days ago had finally come true.
…It would've been better without Kakashi's name on that scoreboard too, he added bitterly in his heart.
"Tied for first, huh… a draw then," Guy murmured thoughtfully.
All his matches with Kakashi so far had been defeats—never once a win or even a tie.
Now seeing Obito pull even with Kakashi in ninjutsu made Guy feel inspired. He suddenly wanted another rematch.
"Kakashi, let's celebrate your first place with a battle!" Guy said, full of energy.
"I refuse. That's not a way to celebrate. There's no need to mark this kind of competition," Kakashi replied coolly, stepping on Obito's foot in the process.
Obito, itching to argue back, clenched his fists—but stopped when he saw Mugetsu and Asuma approaching.
"Obito, were you hiding your power during the exam before? You've gotten really strong all of a sudden," Asuma said with a grin, jogging over and slapping Obito on the shoulder.
"Nope, it's all thanks to you, Asuma," Obito replied.
Back when he was learning to walk on water, he had kept pushing himself forward by recalling the example Mugetsu had told him about Asuma.
"Haha, I should be learning from you! That Fire Release was incredible!" Asuma laughed and threw an arm around Obito's neck.
"Teacher Mugetsu!" Rin, Obito, and Guy all greeted in unison as Mugetsu approached.
Since he often filled in for Class 2 of the fourth grade, Rin was already quite familiar with him.
"Well done," Mugetsu praised with a faint smile. He didn't say much else and soon walked away with Asuma.
After all, he had reminded his three disciples not to reveal their relationship when others were around. At school, they should act like regular teacher and students.
He never explained why—he left it for them to figure out.
Still, Mugetsu knew he should probably reduce contact when others were watching. Obito wasn't exactly subtle or reliable.
Before leaving, Mugetsu glanced at Kakashi and used Appraisal.
[Name: Hatake Kakashi]
[Chakra: 2500]
[Potential: S]
[Evaluation: Suited for Lightning and Earth Release. Recommended to accept disciples.]
Seeing Kakashi's panel, Mugetsu felt a spark of temptation.
2500 chakra at the age of eight—that was no small feat.
He had appraised many Chunin at the academy. Most hovered around 1500–2500, meaning Kakashi at his age had already surpassed most of them.
If he took him in as a disciple and increased his trust level, the chakra returns would definitely be significant.
But Mugetsu quickly dismissed the idea.
Kakashi wasn't as easy to guide as Obito. He was already a Chunin. Why would he bother learning under another Chunin?
"S potential, huh… Does that mean without a Six Paths bloodline, S is the maximum possible?" Mugetsu wondered.
He had appraised many people and learned something important—potential didn't equal talent. Otherwise, why would Obito and Guy fall so far behind Kakashi during their school years, even with the same potential?
Talent aside, potential seemed more about a person's future possibilities.
Those with Six Paths bloodline always had high potential. He hadn't seen anyone from the Hyuga or Uchiha clans below A.
And yet, despite their potential, not all of them became Jonin. Even two borderline guards in the B- range became Special Jonin in the story.
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After Mugetsu and Asuma left, the group discussed things and finally decided to go celebrate with ramen.
Since he'd tied for first place, Obito generously offered to pay for everyone's meal.
But during the meal, he and Kakashi inevitably began arguing again.
"Have you ever been first in your grade at the Ninja School?" Kakashi asked calmly.
"When you've managed to hold the top spot until graduation like me, then you can argue with me."
Obito fell silent. He had never been first in the grade—not even in his class.
Guy paused mid-bite, clearly hit by Kakashi's wide-reaching attack. He too had never ranked first in the grade.
Meanwhile, Mugetsu, who was busy teaching Asuma elsewhere, suddenly received a system pop-up window.
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