Chapter 225: Chunin is not as good as an intern

“What kind of gifts will they prepare for me?” Obito couldn’t help but wonder during his lunch break.

His birthday was less than a week away, and he felt that Muzuki, Rin Nohara, and the others must have already prepared his gifts.

“Guy’s gift will probably be a tracksuit,” Obito guessed.

It wasn’t that he thought Might Guy was careless with gifts and just gave everyone tracksuits; Obito felt that Might Guy simply loved tracksuits too much.

He had never seen Might Guy wear any other clothes; he suspected Might Guy’s wardrobe was entirely filled with that style of clothing.

Obito could understand the feeling of wanting to recommend something you liked to a friend.

However, if Might Guy really did send one, Obito would definitely just keep it as a treasured possession and never wear it.

He understood Might Guy’s feelings, but he couldn’t accept Might Guy’s unique taste; wearing such clothes would surely make Kakashi laugh him to death.

“As for Rin, it should be something she made herself,” Obito recalled the gifts Rin Nohara had given to Shisui and Might Guy.

Rin Nohara’s gift to Shisui was a handmade craft, and to Might Guy, it was a painting she had drawn herself.

Actually, Obito felt it would be nice if Rin Nohara drew a picture of them from their outing yesterday, provided she didn’t include Kakashi, just him and Rin Nohara.

“Shisui and Kakashi should give me something practical,” he remembered that for Might Guy’s last birthday, Shisui gave training equipment, while Kakashi straightforwardly gave a cultivation elixir.

Although the cultivation elixir was valuable, Obito felt it wasn’t as good as a tracksuit like Might Guy’s, because the cultivation elixir would definitely be consumed and then gone; he still preferred gifts that could be kept.

“I wonder what kind of gift Teacher Muzuki will give me,” Obito couldn’t help but show an expectant expression.

If there was one gift he anticipated the most, it was definitely Muzuki’s.

Obito felt that Muzuki put a lot of thought into each disciple’s birthday gift; for Shisui’s gift, he personally learned forging and purchased precious materials to craft a short blade.

For Might Guy’s birthday, he helped Might Guy’s father get promoted to Chunin, and the gift was a taijutsu scroll created together with Might Guy’s father.

“Hehe, when the time comes, will Teacher Muzuki directly say he’s the reincarnation of the Six Paths Sage and tell me that I’ll definitely become Hokage…?”

As he thought, Obito involuntarily began to dream dreams that even he felt were a bit unrealistic.

“Obito, what are you thinking about? You’re smiling so happily.”

Rin Nohara’s voice pulled Obito back to reality.

“Nothing much, just that my birthday is coming, and I can eat cake, so I feel very happy,” Obito said with a chuckle.

“Having a birthday is really nice; everyone gathers together happily and has fun,” Rin Nohara said, sitting beside Obito, hugging her knees, looking slightly up at the sky, and smiling softly.

“Rin, do you think there’s something wrong with my smile?” Obito asked Rin Nohara, remembering Kakashi’s previous taunt.

“There’s nothing wrong at all, Obito; your smile has its own unique style, and it looks very kind,” Rin Nohara replied with a gentle smile.

With Rin Nohara’s praise, Obito instantly dismissed Kakashi’s words as baseless slander; to him, Rin Nohara’s words held far more authority than Kakashi’s.

“Haha, Rin, your smile also has its own style; it looks very gentle,” Obito’s lips couldn’t help but curve upwards.

“I think everyone’s smiles are pretty good, unlike that Guy Kakashi, who can’t even show his face and still mocks others.” While praising others, Obito didn’t forget to step on Kakashi.

Kakashi was about to go ask Muzuki a question when he happened to hear Obito’s slander, so he stopped and said indifferently, “I’m just telling the truth.”

“I think you’re just jealous of my kind smile.” With Rin Nohara’s praise, Obito was full of confidence.

“Heh heh.” Kakashi sneered twice without speaking.

“Look at yourself, always wearing a mask; you must not be confident in your face.” Because Kakashi had ruined his and Rin Nohara’s private time yesterday, Obito unleashed his aggression.

“That’s why I’m a Chunin, and you’re not even a formal Ninja; hiding your true face is a basic skill for a Ninja,” Kakashi attacked Obito based on their ranks.

“There are no enemies here, so why hide? And what about being a Chunin? You still can’t beat me.” By the end of his sentence, Obito revealed a smug smile.

Kakashi’s eyebrow twitched; he knew this day would come when Obito defeated him.

“Ninja rank isn’t just about strength; it also depends on mastery of various knowledge, intelligence gathering ability, and trap-making ability. With your level, you absolutely wouldn’t pass the first theoretical exam of the Chunin Exams without your teammates’ help,” Kakashi said after some thought.

Since he couldn’t win in actual combat now, he could use his extensive theoretical knowledge to confuse Obito.

“I’m not even a formal Ninja, so what’s the use of telling me all this? Anyway, I’m just stronger than you.” Obito seized a sore point and launched a fierce attack.

Kakashi was speechless.

“I need to train harder and win back soon,” Kakashi thought to himself.

He really couldn’t stand this frustration; the sooner he won back, the less frustration he would endure.

Thinking this, Kakashi ignored Obito and went to Muzuki to ask about the problems he encountered while practicing Thunder Breathing.

Although it was break time, Muzuki would not stop diligent disciples who wanted to train. Muzuki answered all of Kakashi’s questions and demonstrated.

After being taught by Muzuki, a clear image quickly formed in Kakashi’s mind, and he instantly understood most of it.

“So that’s how it is.” Kakashi showed a look of sudden realization.

“When you encounter problems, don’t try to solve them alone. Whether it’s in cultivation or other matters, you can always ask me,” Muzuki said with a warm smile.

“Understood, thank you for your guidance,” Kakashi nodded in gratitude, then began practicing Thunder Breathing.

Muzuki glanced at Kakashi’s Thunder Breathing proficiency; it had increased very well, already over sixty points.

Ever since his epiphany during the battle with the Jonin last time, Kakashi’s Thunder Breathing had progressed by leaps and bounds. At this rate, he might even break Obito’s Breathing Technique initiation record.

“Lightning Release, Earth Release, swordsmanship, and Breathing Technique,” Muzuki pondered Kakashi’s development focus.

In the original work, Kakashi was known as the Copy Ninja because he copied thousands of Ninjutsu due to his Sharingan. He definitely didn’t want Kakashi to go down that path.

In Muzuki’s understanding, learning a thousand Ninjutsu was not as good as mastering ten Ninjutsu.

Of course, it doesn’t mean only learning ten Ninjutsu; it’s just a metaphor. Learning broadly is not as good as learning systematically and in-depth, except for those who have cheats like him.

That’s all for today. Personal matters delayed me; I’m truly sorry.

Also, I recommend a friend’s book.

Book Title: Longevity: Starting with Gaining the Earth Fiend Dao Fruit to Farm Experience

Synopsis: Celestial phenomena mutate, Dao Fruits collapse, Immortals and Buddhas are dead, and demons and evil spirits plague the world.

Seventy-two “Earth Fiends” manifest in the world, condensing into “Dao Fruits.” Those who consume a “Dao Fruit” can begin the cultivation of a 【Sequence】.

Holders of 【Sequences】 can communicate with spirits, command mountains, control water, borrow wind to create mist, and pray for clear skies or rain.

However, the Heavenly Dao is defiled, and cultivating 【Sequences】 also brings tribulations.

…

Waking from a dream, Wang Changsheng arrived in this bizarre world, reborn into the body of a young Daoist priest who died from blindly consuming a “Dao Fruit.”

A compassionate mother pities the world, the gates of hell open, and a drought demon burns the sky…

The hardships of this world are indescribable.

Fortunately, Wang Changsheng still has a golden finger.

【Complete morning lessons, 【Daoist】 experience +1】

As long as he performs work related to a Daoist priest, he can gain 【experience points】 and improve his professional level and attributes.

Relying on the panel, he raises his attributes to meet the requirements for accommodating Dao Fruits, mastering Earth Fiend and even Heavenly Stem arts…

【Complete Swordsmanship practice, 【Earth Fiend Dao Fruit – Swordsmanship】 experience +1】

Comprehend the mystery of sword and Qi merging into one, control the sword with the primordial spirit, killing people invisibly where white light appears!

【Complete Lightning Law practice, 【Heavenly Stem Dao Fruit – Master Five Thunders】 experience +1】

Thunder is the command of heaven. Drive thunder and electricity, cure evil and subdue demons!

Time flies, and before he knew it, Wang Changsheng had become the renowned Great Mighty Demon-Slaying and Evil-Exterminating True Immortal…