Naruto:AFK SYSTEM (COPY ABILITY )

Rin stood alongside Naruto and Hinata, facing their enigmatic new sensei, Hatake Kakashi. The silver-haired jonin casually flipped a page in his book, speaking in a relaxed tone:

"The Bell Test. Get one of these three bells before sunset, or you'll be sent back to the academy."

A system notification flickered in Rin's mind.

[Main Quest: Stay in Team 7]

[Requirements: Obtain a bell or perform well enough to be chosen by Kakashi.]

[Reward: +2% Chakra Control, unlock the ability to select a new skill.]

Naruto cracked his knuckles. "Heh, easy! I'll wipe the floor with you, old man!"

Before he could even react, Kakashi vanished.

"Lesson one... Never assume your enemy will stand still."

A second later, he reappeared behind Naruto, flipping him upside down and tying him to a tree branch.

"AAAH! NOT FAIR!" Naruto flailed, struggling against the ropes.

Rin exhaled softly. That was fast.

He turned to Hinata. "We need to work together. He's too strong to face alone."

Hinata hesitated before nodding. "O-okay, Rin-kun."

Shifting the Board

Rin's mind worked quickly.

[Combat Analysis...]

[Opponent: Hatake Kakashi – Jonin Level]

[Win Rate: 0.4% (Direct Confrontation) / 18% (Teamwork Strategy)]

"A direct fight is suicide. But if I play this right, I don't need to win—I just need to make him acknowledge me."

He glanced at Naruto, still hanging helplessly, then at Hinata. "Follow my lead."

With that, Rin dashed into the trees. Hinata activated her Byakugan, tracking Kakashi's movements. The moment she whispered his position, Rin launched a kunai—not at Kakashi, but at Naruto's bindings.

The kunai severed the rope, sending Naruto tumbling to the ground. "Ugh—hey, thanks!"

"Don't waste it," Rin muttered. "We need to corner him."

Naruto grinned. "Heh, leave it to me!"

Charging forward, Naruto created three shadow clones, rushing Kakashi head-on. The jonin sighed. "You're all so straightforward."

With one smooth motion, he dispelled all three clones and ducked just as Rin appeared from behind, aiming for the bells.

Kakashi twisted at the last second, avoiding the strike. His eye flickered with faint interest. "Oh?"

"That almost worked..." Rin clicked his tongue. He's fast. Too fast.

Just as Kakashi prepared to counter, Hinata struck from his blind spot—her Gentle Fist grazing his side.

Kakashi's eye narrowed slightly. He sidestepped, grabbing her wrist, but at that moment—

Naruto's foot came crashing down from above.

"TAKE THIS!"

Kakashi dodged, letting Naruto's kick smash into the ground instead. The impact sent a shockwave through the dirt.

For a split second, Rin saw it—Kakashi's expression wasn't bored anymore.

He's taking us seriously now.

But then—

Poof!

Kakashi vanished in a puff of smoke.

A clone.

"Damn it—where is he?"

A sudden chill ran down Rin's spine. Instinct kicked in. He ducked just as Kakashi's hand nearly grabbed his shoulder. He twisted away, but it was too late—

A kunai pressed against his neck.

"You did well," Kakashi murmured, his voice unreadable. "But not well enough."

Rin clenched his fists. We failed?

Kakashi withdrew his kunai, stepping back. "Test's over."

Naruto groaned. "Ugh... so we failed?"

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then—

"No. You pass."

Rin's eyes widened slightly. We… passed?

Kakashi smiled beneath his mask. "You showed teamwork. That's what matters."

A system notification popped up.

[Quest Complete: Stay in Team 7]

[Reward: +2% Chakra Control, Unlock New Skill Selection]

Rin let out a slow breath. This is just the beginning.

— End of Chapter.

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