Chapter 8: BEATEN EVERYONE!

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Hearing Umino Ikkaku's question, Uchiha Obito sighed in relief, patted his chest, and said confidently, "Of course it's no problem!"

"This lesson is about ninja assassination skills!" Uchiha Obito announced, raising the book "Ten Thousand Techniques of Ninja Assassination" in his hand. He smiled and asked, "Teacher, am I right?"

Umino Ikkaku took a deep breath and closed his eyes silently.

"Can any classmate tell him the name of this class?"

Yuhi Kurenai raised her hand. Yuichi Yuuki glanced at her and then at Uchiha Obito.

It should be fine.

The kid from the labor camp was still a rough boy and likely wouldn't hold grudges.

Seeing Yuhi Kurenai's hand raised, Umino smiled.

From the beginning, Yuhi Kurenai had been listening attentively, despite the dazed kid next to her.

"Okay, then let's hear from Kurenai Yuhi about the name of this class," Umino Ikkaku said.

"This class is called Chakra Refining Technique," Yuhi Kurenai said, causing Uchiha Obito to blush in embarrassment.

"Sit down."

Seeing Obito's reaction, Umino Ikkaku sighed and continued, "Even though many students have learned chakra refining in advance, we must remain diligent or risk falling behind."

"Let's move on."

Umino Ikkaku resumed his lecture on chakra refining techniques. Yuichi Yuuki, while finding the repeated explanations of little use to him, was impressed by Umino Ikkaku's teaching ability.

To civilians, his detailed explanations were crucial, as improper chakra extraction could be dangerous.

"Yuichi, that Uchiha doesn't seem very smart," Kurenai Yuhi whispered, poking Yuichi and glancing at Umino Ikkaku timidly.

Yuichi Yuuki looked at Uchiha Obito, who was still blushing and said, "He is different from the Uchiha I've fought."

"He seems a bit silly."

"That's right," Yuhi Kurenai said proudly, like a little peacock, "My observations are very keen!"

"Huh?"

Yuhi Kurenai realized her mistake and put her index finger in her mouth, tilting her head, "Have you ever fought against anyone from the Uchiha clan?"

"Why didn't I know about it?"

Hearing Kurenai's confusion, Yuichi Yuuki proudly placed his hands on his hips and declared, "I've beaten many people!"

"Hyuuga clan, Inuzuka clan, Aburame clan, Uchiha clan, Gekko clan."

"I've fought them all!"

Yuichi Yuuki was open about his achievements. Over the years, he had fought many of his peers from Konoha's clans to trigger achievement rewards.

In addition to ninja clan children, he had also dealt with many troublesome civilian kids.

"Huh?" Yuhi Kurenai was puzzled by this revelation.

The class continued until lunch break. Just as Umino Ikkaku was about to dismiss the class, a teacher entered with a teenager in green tights.

The teacher smiled at Umino Ikkaku and said, "Mr. Umino, this is a student approved for special admission. Lord Hokage asked me to bring him."

"Special batch of students?"

"Yes, he passed the test for special talents," the teacher replied, "I've delivered him, so I'll be leaving now."

"Alright, go ahead and attend to your duties."

After the teacher left, Umino Ikkaku looked at the newcomer and smiled, "Let me introduce him."

"Okay!" Metkai grinned, showing his bright white teeth, and gave a thumbs up.

Umino Ikkaku noticed Metkai's enthusiasm and inwardly thought that another unique student had arrived.

"My name is Metkai. I specialize in physical skills. I will definitely become an excellent ninja in the future!" Metkai declared, giving everyone a thumbs up.

Hatake Kakashi observed Metkai's outstretched hand and frowned, noticing scars on his hands. His father had mentioned this.

Kakashi wasn't convinced Metkai would be his rival. He thought it would be better to focus on another red-haired student in the back row.

Hatake Kakashi had fought Yuichi Yuuki before and knew that in terms of physical strength, Yuichi was superior. Kakashi, who had trained since childhood, recognized that Yuichi's strength was noteworthy.

As if sensing someone was watching, Yuichi Yuuki looked up and met Kakashi's gaze. They exchanged looks, and Yuichi smiled and waved.

At that moment, Umino Ikkaku finished his brief introduction of Metkai and announced that the class was over.

The Ninja School's schedule was from 8 am to 12 pm for theory and 1 pm to 5 pm for practice.

According to Uncle shinku, morning classes focused on theory and chakra refining, while afternoons were for practice.

As Umino Ikkaku left the classroom, Hatake Kakashi approached Yuichi Yuuki.

"What's up, Kakashi?" Yuichi Yuuki asked curiously, noting Kakashi's earlier attitude towards him.

"I want to fight you again."

"Huh?" Yuichi Yuuki was surprised, and Yuhi Kurenai beside him was also taken aback.

Yuichi Yuuki thought for a moment and politely declined, "Another fight?"

"Didn't you lose badly last time?"

"Isn't it better not to do it?"

Kakashi, clenching his fists in frustration, responded, "Stop talking nonsense!"

"Last time was just an accident!"

"Really, 50-50, you really can't do it now." Yuichi Yuuki shook his head and sighed.

"This time I will use Hatake swordsmanship!" Kakashi gritted his teeth, eager to test if Yuichi had improved, though it annoyed him.

"Last time, you were pinned to the ground and beaten right from the start," Yuichi Yuuki reminded him. Seeing Kakashi's determined look, he sighed.

"I guess I can't argue with you. Fine, I agree."

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