I Can Become Stronger Just By Teaching

Chapter 74: The Special Holiday Training Begins

[Disciple Uchiha Shisui worked diligently and achieved perfect results in the academic assessment, earning you the rewards: Chakra +300, Ninjutsu proficiency scroll.]

[Disciple Might Gai worked hard, achieving excellent results in the academic assessment, earning you the rewards: Chakra +250.]

[Disciple Uchiha Obito worked diligently and achieved good results in the academic assessment, earning you the rewards: Chakra +200.]

"It appears that perfect theoretical scores are required for the proficiency scroll rewards," Makoto pondered while reading the three reward messages in the system.

After settling the rewards for the final exam, Makoto's total chakra increased slightly once again.

Name: Hosakawa Makoto

Chakra: 12050

With the exception of Shisui, who ranked first and couldn't advance further, the rewards for Might Gai and Obito were slightly higher than last time.

In the previous exam, both Might Gai and Obito gave him only 150 chakra points. This time, Might Gai gave him an additional 100 chakra points, and Obito gave him an extra 50 chakras points.

Might Gai and Obito had indeed made significant progress, not only in practical combat but also in their theoretical scores. They had both scored over 50 on the test.

However, while the Ninjutsu proficiency scroll was a valuable prize, Makoto wasn't prepared for Might Gai and Obito to invest too much time in theory to aim for a perfect score.

Their learning efficiency was notably low. Despite Makoto's guidance, they had only scored slightly above 50 on the exam when they could have easily achieved full marks.

If Makoto wanted Might Gai and Obito to score perfectly, it would require halting their regular training and having them attend classes, focusing solely on reading books and solving questions every day. However, this approach seemed impractical and wouldn't allow them to progress in combat training.

"Hey, Teacher Makoto, about the reward I mentioned earlier..." Anko approached Makoto with some embarrassment after her previous confrontation with Izumo and Kotetsu.

"Do you have the nerve to ask for a reward when your scores have dropped?" Makoto teased, playfully tapping Miratashi Anko's forhead with his two fingers.

"Well, I'm still second in the practical exam. Shisui is so strong; I can't beat him," Anko defended herself.

"I was referring to your theory scores; they're two points lower than last time," Makoto pointed out. He had a clear memory of the class's test scores.

"Oh, it's all Kotetsu's and Izumo's fault," Anko blamed her two classmates. They had managed to convince her not to review.

"Take these and enjoy them. Just don't let your scores drop next time," Makoto finally handed over the dumplings that Anko had been craving.

He had purchased them on his way to school for the entire class to share.

"Teacher Makoto, you're the best!" Miratashi Anko exclaimed with delight as she received the dumplings, praising Makoto.

The atmosphere in the first-year class was pleasant, and the students didn't disperse immediately after receiving their results and test papers. They continued chatting in the classroom until noon before heading home.

At noon, Makoto and other teachers gathered in the lecture theater for a meeting. Ninja school teachers didn't have frequent meetings, but this one aimed to summarize the teaching work of the semester and announce the list of outstanding teachers.

For Makoto, the meeting held little significance. Unlike ordinary ninja school teachers, he wasn't interested in being recognized as an outstanding teacher or the accompanying bonuses.

However, the unexpected occurred when the Third Hokage appeared at the meeting. Typically, the teacher's class monitor would preside over these meetings.

"Hokage-sama," Makoto respectfully greeted the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage smiled and nodded in return. He hadn't been too busy recently, and he decided to attend the meeting to review the first-year results that had surpassed those of previous years.

Last time, their results had already been the best in the ninja school. Surprisingly, the first-year class's test results were even better this time.

Their average theoretical score was an astonishing 81 points, a score that was considered excellent in other classes, where the average ranged around 56 points. It meant that every student in the first-year class was excellent.

Makoto had transformed an already exceptional class into an even more remarkable one, prompting the Third Hokage to make a rare appearance at the school meetings.

Perhaps it was the presence of Hiruzen, but the meeting proceeded without any interruptions.

"The list of outstanding teachers for this semester will be announced. First, we have Hosakawa Makoto..."

Makoto's name was announced as the first outstanding teacher.

Aya Ueda congratulated Makoto in a low voice, "Teacher Makoto, you're truly amazing."

Although Makoto didn't feel particularly elated, he responded to his colleagues' congratulations with a warm smile.

"Ikegu Isamu."

"I'm also an outstanding teacher?!" Ikegu Isamu said, appearing surprised.

The students in Isamu's class had achieved some of the highest scores in the grade, and he had suspected he might become an outstanding teacher, but it was still a pleasant shock.

There were only four outstanding teachers each semester, and Ikegu had been teaching for several years without receiving this recognition.

"Damn, why didn't any of the students in my class suddenly excel?" Kimura Sugito couldn't hide his envy.

He wasn't envious of Makoto becoming an outstanding teacher. Instead, he found it perplexing that Makoto hadn't been recognized as an outstanding teacher earlier.

However, he was aware of Isamu's true level, and it was solely due to Might Gai and Obito that he had earned the title of outstanding teacher this time.

"It's ironic how I used to complain about Might Gai and Uchiha Obito, yet it's these very students who have made me an outstanding teacher," Isamu confessed.

"I'll treat you to a drink and share my bonus with you, Teacher Makoto. You've helped me so much this semester," Isamu said with a smile.

"If I have time, I'd be happy to join," Makoto replied with a smile.

"I'd like to commend Mr. Hosakawa. The students in Class 1 have achieved remarkable results under his guidance," Sarutobi Hiruzen began to speak.

He proceeded to read out various results from Makoto's class and encouraged everyone to work hard and become excellent teachers like Makoto to train the next generation of tools for Konoha.

After being recognized and praised by the Third Hokage, Makoto could feel the eyes of all the teachers in the room on him. Surprisingly, their gazes were friendly, and he didn't encounter any vicious or envious looks.

"You're doing exceptionally well, Makoto. Keep it up," Sarutobi Hiruzen encouraged him, patting him on the shoulder.

"Hokage-Sama, I will continue to do my best in teaching the students," Makoto replied.

Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled twice upon hearing his response, appearing to be in

a good mood.

The end of the meeting also marked the beginning of the holiday for teachers like Makoto.

While achieving the recognition from other teachers and receiving praise from the Third Hokage, Makoto's heart remained unaffected. The only thing bothering him was Might Gai's recent failure to trigger a training task, leaving him slightly perplexed.

Makoto performed some indirect tests and discovered that Might Gai hadn't yet sparred with Kakashi, which relieved him. Kakashi might have been assigned a mission.

As the holidays officially began, Makoto shared his special holiday training plan with his disciples.