Naruto: Strength Through Teaching

Chapter 44: Ninjutsu Talent

"Very good, thanks to the performance of contestant number one with the Clone Jutsu. His score is eight points."

"Next, we invite contestant number two to perform on stage."

"Yumi-sensei, why bother watching this kind of competition? It feels like a waste of time, and such competitions are rare even for formal Ninjas, right?"

Asuma, arriving at the scene, immediately saw the clumsy Clone Jutsu performance on stage and asked in confusion.

Mutsuki, with a smiling expression, said, "Asuma, have you forgotten about your last battle with Shisui? Never underestimate anyone."

Asuma was suddenly at a loss for words. If it weren't for Mutsuki's timely comfort during the battle with Uchiha Shisui, he might have ended up in a state of self-isolation.

"Getting to know the strength of peers in the village is beneficial and harmless," Mutsuki casually remarked.

Mainly, he was worried that Obito might mess up, so he would feel more at ease by being present at the scene.

Asuma looked around and felt like he recognized some people.

"Kakashi is here too. Could he be participating as well? That would be a bit unfair." Asuma quickly spotted Kakashi and his group.

He and Kakashi were friends, and Asuma knew how much of a freak Kakashi was – graduating at the age of five, becoming a Chunin at six, and possessing terrifying talents.

While others were still practicing hand seals and the Three Basic Jutsu, Kakashi had already begun various Ninjutsu training, delving into Nature Transformation.

Not only Kakashi, but Asuma also saw Uchiha Shisui, the one who had defeated him before.

Asuma was actually looking forward to a showdown between Uchiha Shisui and Kakashi – let the two big freaks entertain him.

"Let's welcome contestant number two, Hagane Kotetsu, to the stage!" The host enthusiastically called out the name of the second contestant.

Hagane Kotetsu immediately walked onto the stage upon hearing his name.

"Kotetsu, go for it!" Kamizuki Izumo cheered on his good brother.

Feeling that his own training wasn't up to par, Izumo chose not to participate in the competition.

Anko was indeed interested in participating, but she had something to attend to today, so she couldn't join the competition.

"Hagane Kotetsu, may I ask which Ninjutsu you would like to perform?" The host bent down with a smile and asked.

"I'm going to demonstrate the Confusion Jutsu that my friend and I developed together!" Hagane Kotetsu said proudly.

Kamizuki Izumo in the audience displayed a proud smile; after all, he had played a role in developing this Ninjutsu.

"You really can't underestimate the new generation nowadays. Despite Hagane Kotetsu being young, he has already started developing new Ninjutsu," the host couldn't help but praise.

"May I ask, Hagane Kotetsu, what grade are you in at the Academy?" the host inquired.

Hagane Kotetsu honestly replied, "First grade."

"Incredible," the host was very surprised. First-grade students typically haven't studied for more than two months, and being able to use Three Basic Jutsu is already considered impressive.

The audience below also found it unbelievable, especially the students in the second and third grades, feeling like they were falling behind in their studies.