Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.

However, his bloodline was not pure enough, and he was bound by his branch family status. Even after reconciling with the main family, he ultimately only remained at the level of an elite Jonin.

Name: Lee Locke

Chakra: 50

Quality: SS-

[Evaluation: Although lacking in ninjutsu talent, his taijutsu is unparalleled. Recommendation to pair him with another player.]

Qiu Shui was slightly taken aback; he was somewhat surprised that Xiao Li could obtain an SS-grade quality.

He originally thought that Rock Lee was at most an A+ level, just like Neji. Although Might Guy had taught him the forbidden Eight Gates technique without reservation, and Rock Lee had indeed mastered the sixth gate through tireless efforts, he had no ninjutsu talent other than taijutsu. His overall strength was probably only slightly stronger than Neji's.

However, based on the quality given by the system, Qiushui guessed that this might be related to Lee's battle with Gaara during the Chunin Exams, in which he directly used a cheat code to remove the weight and open the fifth gate of the Eight Gates.

However, not only did he fail to win, he also suffered serious damage to his body. Even though Tsunade personally treated him later, he was likely to suffer from lingering health problems.

Otherwise, it's hard to explain why someone with even more terrifying physical strength and endurance than Might Guy could never open the Eighth Gate.

Of course, there is another possibility: his chakra reserves are insufficient to support the consumption required for the last two gates of the Eight Gates.

Name: Tiantian

Chakra: 900

[Hidden Skill: Good Luck (Her luck is a hundred times that of an average person; she's the kind of person who can find money on the street)]

Quality: A-

Tian Tian's evaluation was fairly average, similar to her performance in the original work.

However, when Qiu Shui saw her hidden skill, he couldn't help but show an envious expression.

No wonder that during the Fourth Shinobi World War, while other ninjas were struggling on the brink of life and death every day, she was able to pick up Six Paths level treasures on her journey.

As Qiu Shui reviewed the evaluation results, he gave comments to the students on the stage. His tone was neither harsh nor perfunctory. He generously affirmed what deserved recognition and pointed out what needed correction. Often, just a few words were enough to enlighten the students.

When it was Xiao Li's turn to go on stage, he stood in front of the podium with a serious expression, quickly forming hand seals and shouting "Clone Technique" and "Transformation Technique" several times, but he couldn't even create a shadow.

Qiushui discovered that Xiao Li's performance was even worse than Naruto's; at least Naruto could conjure up a white object that was barely recognizable in shape.

"Xiao Li, come down quickly!"

"Yes, don't embarrass yourself in front of Teacher Qiushui."

The students below began to urge them on.

They weren't really malicious; they were just worried that Xiao Li's embarrassing behavior would leave a bad impression on Qiu Shui, causing this kind teacher, who rarely came to their class, to never come again.

Qiu Shui didn't stop their commotion. Once the classroom quieted down a bit, he calmly asked, "I'd like to ask, is the reason you're mocking Xiao Li because his Three Bodies Technique wasn't performed properly?"

"Yes, teacher," a student answered instinctively.

As soon as he finished speaking, he sensed that something was wrong, because Qiu Shui's expression was no longer as kind as before, and the classroom had become unusually quiet.

Qiu Shui slowly said, "According to your logic, your Three Bodies Technique is also terrible in the teacher's eyes. Should I also laugh at you?"

The students below looked embarrassed and exchanged glances, none of them knowing how to respond.

Qiu Shui didn't stop there, but continued, "The teacher heard some things about Li in the office. He only passed the entrance exam through supplementary admission, and after five years in the Ninja Academy, he still can't use a single ninjutsu."

But he didn't give up. On the contrary, he subjected himself to rigorous physical training every day for five years, never missing a single day, rain or shine. Which of you could do what he did?

The classroom was completely silent, and the students who had been making the most noise earlier lowered their heads in quiet contemplation.

Qiu Shui's gaze swept over each student present, and she said, "To become an excellent ninja, talent is certainly important, but perseverance is even more important. Although Rock Lee is currently seen as the worst student by you all..."

But the teacher believed that someone who could persevere in repeating such tedious tasks year after year, possessing such determination and perseverance, would surely become an excellent ninja in the future.

"Teacher Qiushui..." Xiao Li's eyes welled up with tears, and she turned to look at him with a grateful expression.

Although he was used to being ridiculed by his classmates and understood that what they said was not necessarily malicious, who doesn't want to be recognized?

Who wouldn't want someone to stand up for them when they're being bullied?

After getting through the little incident of Xiao Li being ridiculed, the rest of the class went smoothly.

The school bell rang, signaling the end of the school term.

Qiu Shui decisively announced, "get out of class dismissed."

The students below didn't react for a moment, and after a few seconds of stunned silence, they began to pack up their things. Their teachers always liked to extend class time, especially their homeroom teacher, Shui Mu, who wanted to fill the ten-minute break between classes.

"No wonder Mr. Qiushui is so popular with students," one student exclaimed. "Now I understand. Not only is his lecture content easy to understand, but he also doesn't go over time. Where can you find a teacher like that? I really envy the students in his fourth-grade class."

[Talent training completed]

Overall Rating: B

[Reward Received - Innate Earth-Attribute Chakra]

The moment he received the reward, Qiushui felt a heavy power surge from the depths of his body, as if his bones had been infused with a thick and stable force in an instant. His chakra, which was originally as smooth as water, became viscous and heavy at this moment, but it did not make him feel uncomfortable. Instead, he felt a sense of solidity as if he were standing on the ground.

"Finally, it's the earth element."

Looking at the reward notification in front of him, Qiu Shui was overjoyed. You should know that among the hundreds of thousands of ninjas in the entire ninja world, those who can possess all five attributes are extremely rare.

In his memory, only Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, and Kakashi Hatake possessed all three attributes, and even the weakest of these three had Kage-level strength.

Having all five attributes, Shusui can flexibly use attribute-countering ninjutsu to counter the opponent's strengths in future battles. This advantage is enormous in actual combat.

Just as Qiu Shui was about to open his personal attribute panel to check his evaluation, Xiao Li's voice came from behind him.

"Thank you, Teacher Qiushui." Xiao Li walked up to Qiushui and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.

Just as Qiu Shui was about to speak, a message popped up in front of her.