Chapter 47: The Panel Has Been Greatly Improved

  [Name: Hosakawa Makoto]

  [Age: 18]

  [Chakra: 8000]

  [Skills: Proficient in Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire, Mystic Palm, Wind Release: Pressure Damage, Earth Release: Earth Wall, the Eight Gates...]

  [Evaluation: You have mastered all seven changes in chakra properties and are proficient in Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, and Yin Release. You can easily defeat an average Jonin. To become stronger, you simply need to continue increasing your chakra. A breakthrough could make you formidable.]

  Compared to the data right after the exam last month, the panel's information had experienced significant growth.

  This month, the increase in chakra was particularly noticeable.

  When Makoto had just transmigrated back in April, he had a total of 4,300 chakra points. By the end of May, it increased to 5,800.

  From the end of the early May exam to the beginning of June, it had increased significantly, going from 5,800 to 8,000, which was a total increase of 2,200 chakra points.

  Makoto had once envied the 7,000 chakra points of the Root jounin, but in just the past two months, he had surpassed him. Now, he had a thousand chakra points more than him.

  However, Makoto knew that maintaining this rate of chakra increase from June to July would be challenging.

  "Obito, Kakashi-kun, it's fantastic that you both won first place," Nohara Rin congratulated Obito and Kakashi with a sweet smile.

  Both of them were her good friends, and achieving first place together was the best outcome.

  "Hehe, it's all thanks to Rin's support," Obito said, his face slightly flushed as he recalled the fantasy scene from twenty days ago.

  In his mind, he added that it would have been even better if Kakashi hadn't been in the picture.

  "Tied for first place, it's a draw," Might Gai mused.

  So far, he never defeated Kakashi nor tied with him even once. Seeing Obito successfully tie with Kakashi in ninjutsu had stirred his competitive spirit, and he wanted to face Kakashi in combat again.

  "Kakashi, let's have a battle to celebrate your first place!" Might Gai proposed enthusiastically.

  "I refuse. There's no need to celebrate in that manner. Winning first place in this type of competition doesn't warrant celebration," Kakashi replied, dismissing Might Gai's suggestion while standing on Obito's side.

  Obito briefly considered starting a verbal battle with Kakashi but gave up upon seeing Makoto and Asuma approaching.

  "Obito, did you secretly hide your true skills during the previous exams, only to reveal it now?" Asuma asked Obito with a grin as he patted Obito on the shoulder.

  "No, it's all thanks to you, Asuma," Obito replied.

  During his training in water-treading, he relied on Asuma's example, which Makoto had shared, to persevere.

  "Haha, I'd love to learn from you. You're so skilled with Fire Release," Asuma said, thinking Obito's compliment was all in good fun. He smiled and wrapped his arm around Obito's neck.

  As for Nohara Rin and Might Gai, they also exchanged greetings with Makoto, who had just joined them.

  "Well done," Makoto encouraged with a smile, before quickly departing with Asuma.

  Makoto believed that when others were around, he should maintain a certain distance. During this period, Obito was rather unreliable, and it was best to avoid any misunderstandings.

  Before leaving, Makoto performed an appraisal on Kakashi.

  [Name: Hatake Kakashi]

  [Chakra: 2500]

  [Potential: S]

  [Evaluation: Suitable for practicing Thunder Release and Earth Release, recommended as a disciple]

  Upon seeing Kakashi's panel, Makoto was deeply moved.

  At the age of eight, Kakashi had 2,500 chakra points, which was extraordinary.

  Makoto had checked all the chūnin instructors in the ninja school, and most of them had chakra reserves ranging from 1,500 to 2,500. This meant that eight-year-old Kakashi already had more chakra than many chūnin.

  While the idea of taking Kakashi as a disciple to boost his trust level was tempting, Makoto quickly dismissed the thought. Kakashi isn't as easy as Obito to deceive, and he is still a chūnin. There was no reason to learn from a chūnin instructor like Makoto.

  After Makoto and Asuma departed, the four of them chatted and decided to celebrate with ramen.

  Obito generously treated them since he had won first place and declared he would cover the tab.

  However, while enjoying their ramen, Obito and Kakashi couldn't help but engage in their usual arguments.

  "Did you ever manage to secure first place in your class at the ninja school?" Kakashi inquired calmly.

  "When you top your class before graduating like me, then you can argue about winning or losing," Kakashi taunted.

  Obito was left speechless. He had never been the first in his class, not even once.

  Might Gai halted his noodle consumption momentarily, having indirectly experienced Kakashi's mockery towards himself for not securing first place in his class.

  At the same time, Makoto, who was teaching Asuma, received a system pop-up window.