[Disciple Uchiha Shisui diligently trained and achieved perfect results in the academic assessnt. Reward: Chakra 300, Skill Proficiency Scroll]
[Disciple Might Guy diligently trained and achieved excellent results in the academic assessnt. Reward: Chakra 250]
[Disciple Uchiha Obito diligently trained and achieved good results in the academic assessnt. Reward: Chakra 200]
After settling the final exam rewards, Mugetsu's total Chakra increased slightly once again.
[Na: Hayate Mugetsu]
(Chakra: 12,050]
"It seems only a double first place earns a Skill Proficiency Scroll," Mugetsu mused as he reviewed the reward notifications.
Aside from Shisui, who was already ranked first and had no room for further improvent, the rewards for Might Guy and Obito had slightly increased compared to last ti.
Previously, they had only received 150 Chakra each. This ti, Might Guy gained an additional 100, and Obito received 50 more.
Their progress was evident—not only in practical combat, but their theoretical scores had also improved significantly, both now exceeding fifty points.
Although the Skill Proficiency Scroll was a valuable item, Mugetsu didn't plan to have Guy and Obito waste ti chasing full marks in theory. Their learning efficiency was simply too low.
Even with Mugetsu personally tutoring them and constantly explaining the material, they had only barely scraped past fifty. anwhile, soone like Anko could get full marks without much effort.
If he truly wanted them to score perfect tens in theory, he'd need to suspend all other training, personally supervise them day and night, make them read books and do endless exercises. Only then might they succeed.
But that wasn't worth the cost.
It would be far more beneficial to focus on practical training and help them grow stronger faster. That, in turn, would yield better system rewards.
"Hehe… Mugetsu-sensei… about that reward you ntioned earlier…" Anko approached sheepishly after she was done scolding the two traitors.
"You scored lower than last ti and still have the nerve to ask for a reward?" Mugetsu flicked her forehead lightly with two fingers.
"No way! I still got second place in the practical exam! Shisui is just too strong—I can't beat him!" Anko tried to bluff her way through.
"I ant your theory score dropped. You got two points less than last ti," Mugetsu reminded her plainly. He rembered every student's score perfectly.
"Oh no… It's all Kotetsu and Izumo's fault!" Anko groaned, wishing she could go back and give those two another beating. They had tead up to convince her not to study.
"Here, take it. But if you regress again, there won't be a next ti," Mugetsu said, handing over the dumplings she had been waiting for.
He had bought them on the way to school—every student in the class would get so.
"Mugetsu-sensei is the best!" Anko grinned and imdiately started praising him like a fangirl.
The atmosphere in Class 1, Grade 1 was warm and lively. After receiving their scores and test papers, the students didn't rush to leave. Instead, they stayed, chatting and laughing together until noon.
At noon, Mugetsu and the other teachers headed to the lecture hall for a eting.
Yes, even teachers at the Ninja Academy had etings—though not very frequently. This one was ant to summarize the sester's teaching work and announce the list of outstanding instructors.
For Mugetsu, the eting held little personal importance. He wasn't like the typical teachers, nor was he interested in titles like "Outstanding Teacher" or the attached bonuses.
However, what he didn't expect—was the arrival of the Third Hokage himself.
According to Ikeya and Ueda, this type of eting was usually led by the head of the teaching departnt. The Hokage rarely made an appearance.
"Third Hokage-sama," Mugetsu greeted respectfully.
The Third Hokage gave him a small smile and a nod in return.
With fewer pressing duties recently, Hiruzen had taken a look at the academic results of Mugetsu's class—and what he saw was nothing short of astonishing.
Their previous scores had already stood out in the entire academy, but this ti, Class 1, Grade 1's results had surpassed all expectations.
The average theory score had reached an astounding eighty-one points—a level that would be considered "excellent" even for upper-grade classes. That ant Class 1, Grade 1 was essentially composed of top students.
And their practical exam average? A stunning twenty-four points.
For context, the average practical score in normal classes hovered around sixteen.
The Third Hokage looked more closely and quickly realized that Class 1, Grade 1's greatest strength lay in their Ninjutsu scores—no student had scored below eight. Their Hand Seal scores followed closely behind.
Mugetsu had clearly led an exceptional class. And perhaps, because it had been quite so ti since the Hokage himself attended a school eting, Hiruzen decided to co in person.
Whether it was due to his presence or not, the eting progressed smoothly and swiftly, without any unexpected interruptions.
"Next, I will announce the list of outstanding teachers for this sester: Hayate Mugetsu…"
Mugetsu's na was called first.
"Mugetsu-sensei, as expected of you," Ueda Aya whispered with a warm smile.
Mugetsu remained calm and composed, offering a gentle nod in return to her congratulations.
"Ikeya Yu."
"I actually got it? I'm one of the outstanding teachers too?" Ikeya Yu blinked in disbelief.
While he had suspected it—after all, his students had taken the top two spots in the grade—it still stunned him to actually hear his na called. Outstanding Teacher Awards were only given to four teachers each sester, and he had never once received one in all his years of teaching.
"Damn it... Why didn't any of my students have a breakthrough like that?" Kimura Sugito muttered under his breath, envious.
He wasn't jealous of Mugetsu—he honestly thought it would've been strange if Mugetsu hadn't won. But Ikeya? That one stung.
"This is all thanks to Might Guy and Obito," Ueda Aya comnted, half-teasing, half-sincere. "You complained nonstop about those two being dead last—and now they got you an award."
When Ikeya Yu first took over Class 2, Grade 4, everyone offered him their condolences. But the final exam had flipped everything around.
"I was the fool who failed to recognize real genius," Ikeya admitted, shaking his head with a wry smile.
"When the bonus cos in, I'll treat everyone to drinks. Mugetsu-sensei, you must co. Honestly, I should be splitting this award with you," Ikeya added with a hearty laugh. Mugetsu had substituted for him so often it was practically teamwork.
"If I'm free, I'll be there," Mugetsu replied politely with a small smile.
"I'd like to give special comndation to Teacher Hayate," the Third Hokage spoke up, drawing everyone's attention.
"The students of Class 1, Grade 1 have achieved astonishing results under his guidance."
He then read out the detailed scores of the class and praised their consistency across all areas. He encouraged all present to learn from exceptional educators like Mugetsu in order to better nurture the next generation of Konoha.
Following the Hokage's praise, Mugetsu could feel the eyes of every teacher in the room on him. But surprisingly, not a single look was hostile or jealous. Everyone's expression was warm, even admiring.
"Mugetsu, you're doing excellent work. Keep it up," Hiruzen said with a nod, placing a hand on Mugetsu's shoulder after the eting.
"Third Hokage-sama, I'll continue to give my best for the students," Mugetsu responded with the sa words he'd once said in the Principal's Office.
The Third Hokage let out a soft chuckle, clearly in a good mood.
With the eting concluded, teachers like Mugetsu officially entered their holiday break.
Being nad an Outstanding Teacher and praised personally by the Hokage did little to shake Mugetsu's inner calm. However, sothing else had piqued his curiosity—Might Guy had not triggered any training missions in the past couple of days.
After subtly inquiring, Mugetsu discovered that Might Guy hadn't encountered Kakashi yet.
Most likely, Kakashi had been sent out on a mission, which explained why Guy hadn't seen him recently.
With the official holiday underway, Mugetsu began informing his disciples of the special training plan he had prepared for the break.
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