Chapter 227: Figure It Out Yourself
Why did Masahiko think there would be a huge wave of Witness Points?
First of all, there was Kakashi. He should be able to advance to Chunin without any suspense, which would definitely earn Masahiko at least 5 points, and at most 10 Witness Points.
Secondly, and more importantly, Obito also had hope of becoming a Chunin this time.
Masahiko didn't recall if Obito ever advanced to Chunin in the original story, but it certainly wouldn't have been in this Chunin Exam less than half a year after his graduation. After all, he was the "dead-last."
But now, although Masahiko hadn't taught him any specific ninjutsu or taijutsu, through learning carving, Obito's chakra volume and chakra control were definitely much stronger than in the original story. In Masahiko's eyes, his strength was already roughly worthy of being called a Chunin.
Therefore, when Obito showed the "Chunin Exam Application Form" to Masahiko, Masahiko got excited inwardly. A complete change or a major change—this time he should harvest at least forty or fifty Witness Points.
However, Masahiko frowned as he looked at Obito in front of him. There was a mysterious confidence on his face, holding the application form as if he were holding a Chunin flak jacket. He looked unreliable no matter how you looked at him.
"Don't get excited too early. Kakashi becoming a Chunin this time is basically a guarantee. If you don't advance..." Masahiko said with a faint smile.
"Impossible! In this Chunin Exam, I will defeat Kakashi with my own hands!" Obito's confidence was simply bursting.
Masahiko was helpless. This was the first time he cared about Obito's training progress.
"How much of the Uchiha clan's Fire Release ninjutsu have you mastered?"
Asked about this, Obito deflated.
"Genin are only allowed to learn the Fireball Jutsu (Gōkakyū no Jutsu), and you wouldn't teach me..."
Masahiko was startled. He didn't expect the Uchiha clan's Fire Release ninjutsu to be taught in stages.
"Makes sense. No clan's jutsu can be completely public," Masahiko muttered.
He didn't ask how well Obito had mastered the Fireball Jutsu. Having practiced only this one ninjutsu for so many years, if he still hadn't mastered it well, then he was truly hopeless.
"Exam tomorrow?" Masahiko asked.
Obito nodded, causing Masahiko to sigh. "It's too late to teach you other jutsu now."
He felt a bit regretful inside. If he had known earlier, he would have taught him two ninjutsu to be safer.
"Knowing only one ninjutsu, do you have that much confidence in becoming a Chunin?" Masahiko said helplessly.
Obito looked excited. "I've already mastered the Three Body Technique and shuriken throwing, plus Taijutsu."
"That Taijutsu of yours..." Masahiko shook his head. Obito's Taijutsu was thrashed by Kakashi every time.
After thinking about it, Masahiko waved his hand and took Obito to Training Ground 2.
"Come on, I'll give you some pointers. Incidentally, let's see what your current level really is."
Obito looked excited. Having been Masahiko's apprentice for so many years, this was the first time Masahiko wanted to guide his training. Although he didn't say it, he was actually quite envious that Kakashi had a "great expert" father to guide him.
"I wonder how strong Master really is." Obito didn't say anything like asking Masahiko to be careful; he charged straight up. Although he didn't know Masahiko's strength, he could guess that Masahiko was at least a Jonin.
Soon, the thumping sounds of Taijutsu collisions rang out in the training ground. Masahiko fed moves to Obito without getting serious.
After less than an hour, Obito stopped, panting heavily, and looked at Masahiko with a hint of expectation.
Masahiko smiled. "Not bad. Stronger than I imagined. Your Taijutsu counts as passing."
Just now, it wasn't just Taijutsu. Masahiko had deliberately given Obito chances to use the Body Replacement Technique twice. His reaction was fairly sharp, and he didn't get "beaten up." The Body Replacement Technique, the most important of the Three Body Techniques in combat, also counted as a pass.
At this point, Masahiko relaxed a little. At least Obito becoming a Chunin wasn't hopeless.
"Let's try ninjutsu." Masahiko continued.
Obito nodded forcefully and formed hand seals. "Fire Release: Fireball Jutsu!"
Masahiko nodded. "Six seals in two seconds. This speed is acceptable."
Masahiko didn't use gravity but formed hand seals after a long time. "Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
Fire and water collided, turning into a sky full of high-temperature mist.
"That's enough. I roughly know your strength." Masahiko's voice came from behind the water mist.
He had a rough idea of Obito's strength. He belonged to the category where he could become a Chunin with good luck, but would fail with bad luck.
With only one day left before the Chunin Exam, unless Masahiko helped him cheat by sealing some little gadgets on him, there was really no way to improve his strength much.
"Not necessarily." Masahiko chuckled inwardly. "I can teach him a few dirty tricks."
Looking at Obito, Masahiko beckoned. "I'll teach you a few powerful Taijutsu moves. Attack me again."
Obito looked excited. Although he was still a bit tired, he charged over immediately.
Just as he threw a punch, which Masahiko raised a hand to block, Obito's face turned red, and he cried out in pain.
Looking down, Masahiko's foot was firmly stepping on his toes.
Masahiko smiled. After lifting his foot, he watched Obito hugging his foot and sucking in cold air.
"Master, you... why step... on toes..." Obito couldn't even speak clearly.
"This move is very useful in actual combat. Stomping down is faster than kicking and easier to hit. Moreover, no matter who it is, the toes are one of the most painful places. Especially think about Kakashi; his shoes usually leave his toes exposed. If you stomp on them..."
Obito paused, put down his foot, and couldn't even feel the pain anymore. Clearly, he was imagining the wonderful scene of stepping on Kakashi.
"Master, you're amazing!" Obito said from the bottom of his heart. "Are there any other moves?"
Masahiko paused. "Then I'll teach you one more move. Knowing two moves is enough for the current you."
Obito nodded repeatedly, then hesitated. "Can you use less force when demonstrating on me?" His foot still hurt.
Masahiko nodded with a smile, then suddenly threw a kunai into the sky. Obito subconsciously looked up.
In the next second, a slight pain came from Obito's forehead. When he came back to his senses, Masahiko's finger was already pressed against it.
Obito was stunned at first, then overjoyed.
"This move is even more amazing! Thank you, Master! This time I will definitely become a Chunin!" Obito's confidence grew even stronger.
But Masahiko shook his head. "This move won't work on Kakashi; some people won't fall for it. If you face Might Guy, you can try it. Simple-minded people are easier to trick."
After speaking, Masahiko waved his hand, turned around, and left. His pre-exam guidance for Obito ended here.
Obito nodded in confusion, pondered for a moment, then suddenly felt something was wrong.
"Master, are you saying I'm simple-minded?" Obito chased after him and shouted.
"Figure it out yourself."
Masahiko responded indifferently.
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