"For this test, Obito Uchiha... fails."
Mr. Tanaka stated calmly, pen in hand.
"Fail?! Why?!!!"
Obito froze for a second, then roared.
"Honestly, what exactly did you learn during theory classes?"
Mr. Tanaka looked at the class dead-last and replied flatly.
This King of the Hill test was unique to this class.
It was specifically designed because Jin's abilities clearly surpassed the student level.
More than a test of skill, this second round was primarily a test of mentality.
Jin's strength was simply beyond comparison for these students.
But Obito's current state—clearly driven by personal reasons to challenge Jin—was unacceptable.
Given Jin's unique nature, there was a real possibility he could accidentally kill his challenger.
Obito's decision was not one a qualified ninja should make.
The most important thing for a ninja is completing the mission!
Acting emotionally and making disadvantageous moves could easily lead to mission failure.
Considering both these factors, Obito Uchiha naturally deserved a failing grade.
"Next up..."
"I understand! So that guy wants to challenge me, huh? Haha."
Before Mr. Tanaka could finish—
Jin, having just heard the first part of Kurenai and Rin's explanation, burst out laughing at them.
"It's been too long since I cut someone down, my hands are getting kinda itchy. Hm? What's your name again, you bastard?"
Jin squinted, sizing up Obito Uchiha.
Seeing Jin already reaching for his sword, Mr. Tanaka's eyes nearly popped out.
What exactly did you understand?!
I haven't even finished talking!
Why are you already about to start cutting people?!
Cold sweat beaded on Mr. Tanaka's brow. He frantically signaled to Kurenai and Rin, who were acting as Jin's interpreters.
Hoping they could make Jin understand that he didn't actually want him to cut anyone!
"D-Damn you! How dare you look down on me so much!"
Obito had been the clan's dead-last since childhood.
That might have been tolerable, considering the Uchiha clan was Konoha's premier clan—
A veritable breeding ground for geniuses.
But after entering the Ninja Academy, Obito became the dead-last there too!
As members of Konoha's top clan—
Uchiha entering the Ninja Academy were always the most dazzling students.
But Obito Uchiha managed to become the worst of the worst!
Labeled the shame of the Uchiha clan!
It's safe to say, at this point, Obito Uchiha suffered from deep-seated insecurity.
The more insecure he felt, the more desperately he craved recognition.
But this guy, Jin, acted as if Obito didn't even exist.
Although he knew there was a gap between him and Jin, Obito's impulsive nature had long since tossed that gap to the back of his mind.
"I'll make you remember my name!"
Obito glared fiercely at Jin. When his peripheral vision caught Rin whispering intimately into Jin's ear, he felt his breath catch.
Then, he roared at Jin.
Hearing this, Mr. Tanaka closed his eyes.
Well, that settles it. Nothing more to say. This idiot Obito is clearly asking for death.
However, he still needed to ensure Obito's safety.
Even if he was the dead-last, he was still an Uchiha.
He couldn't let Obito get seriously hurt, or worse, at the Ninja Academy.
But Mr. Tanaka alone couldn't possibly guarantee Obito's safety against Jin.
Fortunately, he had prepared in advance. To prevent accidents, he had already notified the Third Hokage.
Right now, several elite ninja were stationed around the training grounds, ready to intervene at any moment.
To prevent any unforeseen catastrophes during this test.
"Hmm, your name is... Uchiho Bento?"
Slightly drunk, Jin listened to Rin's introduction and gave Obito a quick once-over.
"My name is OBITO UCHIHA! You bastard!!!"
Obito instantly flew into a rage.
As Obito's furious retort landed, the surrounding students stopped mocking him.
Instead, they scrambled away from Obito as if fleeing the plague.
Many shot scornful looks at Obito. Daring to talk to Jin like that—this dead-last was definitely doomed!
"Obito, you idiot! Stop provoking Jin!
"Jin, this is just a test, don't be impulsive! Go easy on him!"
Hearing Obito call Jin a bastard, cold sweat poured down Mr. Tanaka's back.
He quickly yelled at Obito.
This idiot! If he really angers Jin, won't I suffer the consequences?
Although deeply displeased with Obito's behavior—
His sense of responsibility as a teacher forced Mr. Tanaka to grit his teeth and address Jin.
"Oh? Hit him harder? Got it!"
Jin vaguely heard Mr. Tanaka's words, and his spirits instantly lifted. 'Hit him harder? They even make requests like that?'
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