The Sound of Applause Breaks the Silence
Clap! Clap! Clap!
A slow, deliberate applause echoed through the clearing, shattering the tension lingering after the battle.
From the distance, a tall figure emerged, his wild white hair swaying gently in the breeze. His red haori flapped with each confident step, accompanied by the rhythmic clacking of wooden sandals against the ground.
His sharp eyes swept across the gathered students, a grin forming on his face as he spoke in a deep, hearty voice.
"That was quite an entertaining fight. You kids are pretty good."
As he approached, he reached out and ruffled Kakashi's silver hair, much to the boy's mild irritation.
"You, kid… your fighting style is as ninja-like as it gets. The way you assess the battlefield, exploit its advantages, and target your opponent's weaknesses—impressive. You've got real potential."
Kakashi simply remained silent. Though the praise was accurate, he still found it annoying to have his head messed with. And who was this guy anyway, acting like some kind of instructor?
Jiraiya then shifted his gaze toward Eren, who was still catching his breath after the intense battle.
For a brief moment, a glimmer of intrigue flashed in his eyes.
"And you… there's something unusual about you. Your energy—it's neither chakra nor sage power. I've never seen anything quite like it. But one thing's for sure…"
He paused, smirking slightly.
"You're strong, kid. Very strong. You possess the kind of raw power that reminds me of the First Hokage's Yang Release and Wood Release."
Eren didn't reply. He simply lowered his gaze, lost in thought.
No one could tell what he was feeling at that moment.
Obito vs. Jiraiya – Who's the "Great One" Here?
Jiraiya withdrew his assessing stare and turned to Satoru, his expression now serious.
"Satoru, I came here at the request of the Hokage. He wants me to train you."
Before Satoru could respond—
"Hey, you weird-looking old man!"
A loud voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone turned in unison toward Obito, who stood with his hands on his hips, radiating pure confidence.
"Who do you think you are, barging in here and demanding to train our sensei? If you want to prove yourself, fight me first!"
For a moment, Jiraiya nearly tripped over himself.
As one of the Legendary Sannin, a man who had survived countless deadly battles and fought some of the strongest ninja in history, he had never expected to be challenged by a brat wearing goggles.
"This kid… he's got guts."
Jiraiya placed his hands on his hips, raising an eyebrow before suddenly breaking into an exaggerated sumo stance.
"Listen up, you goggle-wearing brat! I am the one and only Legendary Sannin, the Greatest Pervy Sage of all time—Jiraiya the Gallant!"
The class collectively froze.
Then—
Obito lazily scratched his ear and yawned before rolling his eyes.
"Hah? So you're just some pervy hermit? Jiraiya? Never heard of you. But now, listen to me!"
Obito took a deep breath, puffed out his chest, and mimicked Jiraiya's ridiculous stance, dramatically declaring to the heavens:
"I am the future's greatest Hokage of all Hokages! The mighty OBITO-SAMA!"
A deafening silence followed.
Everyone simply stared, speechless, as Obito and Jiraiya posed dramatically at each other like two idiots.
"…Pfft—"
Satoru barely held in his laughter.
Jiraiya, meanwhile, twitched slightly, his face unreadable.
Without warning, he snatched Obito into a headlock, grinning mischievously.
"Well, well! Hokage-sama! Go on, punish me! I'm waiting!"
Then, with zero mercy, he started mercilessly tickling Obito.
"HAHAHAHA! S-STOP! NOT THERE! I CAN'T BREATHE! LET ME GO!"
Obito squirmed violently, laughing uncontrollably.
"JIRAIYA! I SWEAR! YOU'LL REGRET THIS!"
Jiraiya just laughed harder, tightening his hold slightly.
Meanwhile, the rest of the class watched this ridiculous scene unfold, unsure whether to be amused or deeply concerned for the future of Konoha.
Ting! A System Notification Rings in Satoru's Mind!
At that moment, an all-too-familiar sound echoed in Satoru's mind.
[Ting!]
[System Notification: The host has successfully guided the Fate-Chosen Titan—Eren Yeager—to awaken the Ren and Du Meridians!]
Rewards:
• One Nine-Turn Immortal Pill
• A-Rank Jutsu: Body Flicker Technique
• (With training, can be upgraded to A+ Rank)
• Mastery over Chakra Manipulation (Lightning, Fire, Wind) increased to S-Rank (Expert Level).
[Note: Chakra control proficiency levels—C, B, A, S, SS, SSS.]
Satoru: "System, you actually have a heart!"
For a brief second, Satoru froze, absorbing the sudden flood of information.
Then, he grinned, suppressing his excitement.
"System, you're finally treating me right!"
Especially with A-Rank Body Flicker Technique!
If he could fully master it, reaching A+ Rank, he would become so fast that even the Sharingan would struggle to track him!
And not to mention—
His chakra control had now reached S-Rank.
This meant that his Lightning, Fire, and Wind jutsus would become far more efficient, refined to near-perfection.
"…It's coming."
Satoru's eyes gleamed dangerously.
"The moment I step into the ranks of the strongest in this world… is getting closer."