When the elders of the Senju clan on the platform saw Mashang being blown away by a member of the Uchiha clan who was several years younger than him, their old faces couldn't hold back their embarrassment, and their expressions turned very unpleasant.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
Accompanied by the sound of crumbling rock, Mashang walked out of the dented wall, looking rather battered.
He couldn't understand how this brat's speed had suddenly become so fast.
Could he have been holding back at first?
No, that's impossible.
If he was holding back, then this kid's strength is simply absurd.
With this confusion in mind, Mashang turned his gaze to Tōshirō and was suddenly shocked:"Th-this is…"
On the other side, the Uchiha clan leader, watching from the stands, saw steam rising from Tōshirō's entire body and suddenly realized:"So that's it... Tōshirō is much smarter than I thought."
Hearing his clan leader praising Tōshirō, Fugaku couldn't help showing a confused expression.
The Uchiha clan leader raised his chin slightly:"Did you see the steam emitting from Tōshirō's body?"
Fugaku focused his gaze on Tōshirō.
The Uchiha clan leader explained:"This is Tōshirō's new Kekkei Genkai."
Fugaku, who had once been instantly defeated by Tōshirō's ability, still remembered it clearly:"If I recall correctly, this should be Tōshirō's Kekkei Genkai called Boil Release. I believe it was developed using the power of the Five-Tails."
The Uchiha clan leader's eyes turned red as he activated his Sharingan. Looking at the steaming Tōshirō, he explained:"That's right. Look at the steam coming off him. That steam activates the body's physical capabilities—somewhat similar to the Lightning Release Armor of the Hidden Cloud Village—dramatically increasing speed."
Fugaku understood:"So that explains it. The boost from the steam armor is what allowed Tōshirō to land that powerful strike just now, right?"
The Uchiha clan leader nodded:"That's one of the reasons."
Fugaku said in surprise:"There's more?"
"Yes. What truly shows Tōshirō's cleverness was the opening move of his Fireball Jutsu."
"Fireball Jutsu?"
"When a Fireball Jutsu crashes into a Water Wall, it releases a huge amount of steam, obscuring visibility.Tōshirō used this cover to activate his Steam Armor. To others, it just looked like regular steam.But in reality, it was the steam generated by entering the Steam Armor state.By the time anyone realized it, Tōshirō had already completed the entire process from activating the armor to launching his attack."
After hearing the clan leader's well-reasoned analysis, Fugaku couldn't help but look at Tōshirō with a trace of admiration and longing in his eyes.
"Tōshirō is a truly excellent ninja, skillfully integrating the characteristics of different jutsu," the Uchiha clan leader said with a pleased expression. "In a few more years, I'll be able to step down without worry."
Huh?Upon hearing this, Fugaku looked over in surprise. He wasn't the only one—many other Uchiha nearby also cast startled glances.
Although the clan leader hadn't said it outright, the implication was clear.
Uchiha Tōshirō is the next clan leader.
In terms of talent and strength, Tōshirō was indeed worthy of such an honor. More importantly, he was the kind of powerhouse who even managed to win over the granddaughter of the First Hokage.
But the problem was—Tōshirō doesn't have the Sharingan. That was a flaw that couldn't be overlooked.
It wasn't just a symbol of power, but a symbol of identity.
Since the founding of the Uchiha clan, there had never been a clan leader without the Sharingan. No matter how gifted someone was—even someone as extraordinary as Tōshirō—it wouldn't do to break such a long-standing tradition.
The Uchiha clan leader glanced at everyone but said nothing.
Time would give them the answer.
When the day comes that Tōshirō fully reveals his potential, it will undoubtedly cause a sensation within the Uchiha clan. A single person wielding three Kekkei Genkai, plus the power of a tailed beast—what kind of terrifying talent is that?
While all the Uchiha members were caught up in thoughts of Tōshirō possibly becoming the next clan leader, one Uchiha stood out from the rest. He alone remained focused, his eyes locked firmly on Tōshirō, who was still steaming on the battlefield.
His true identity was different from that of ordinary Uchiha members.
He had been subjected to a Uchiha jutsu known as Mind Subjugation Manipulation.
Its mechanics were somewhat similar to the Sand Village's "Puppet Brain Sand Technique," but this one was far more covert and suitable for long-term espionage missions.
On the battlefield, Mashang had already figured things out:"If I'm not mistaken, this is the power you gained by controlling a tailed beast, right?"
He already had a good grasp of Tōshirō's capabilities.
"Sorry about that. I only recently acquired this Kekkei Genkai, so I'm still a bit unfamiliar with it. I might've gone a little too hard just now."
Tōshirō's words were full of provocation. Unlike last time, this time his taunting worked. Mashang was visibly irritated and let out a cold snort:"I've already seen what your Boil Release can do. Now show me your best—your Ice Release. Let's see what you've really got."
Tōshirō shook his head.
Mashang was momentarily stunned, wondering what was going on. But the next sentence, even with his usually calm temperament, made it hard to stay composed.
"To deal with trash like you, I don't even need Ice Release."
The naked contempt in his tone was just loud enough to be heard by everyone present.
In the power-revering Uchiha clan, this was music to their ears.
That kind of absolute arrogance was exactly the Uchiha vibe.As a member of the Uchiha, one should exude this domineering aura that looked down on the world.
On the other hand, the Senju members were extremely displeased. This brat Tōshirō was far too cocky—so full of himself. Someone needed to teach him a lesson.
A Senju member muttered sarcastically:"Tsunade, you sure found yourself a real man..."
Tsunade lowered her head and stayed silent. In her heart, she was thinking, Tōshirō, weren't you a bit too arrogant just now?
But on second thought—maybe Tōshirō was acting like this for her sake.
What woman could resist seeing her man exude that kind of masculine confidence in front of a crowd?
With that thought, Tsunade's heart softened completely.
At this moment, as the Senju representative, Mashang naturally had to say something:"Kid, aren't you being a bit too hot-blooded?"
Tōshirō pointed at his nose and retorted:"If the young don't act bold, what's the point of being young?"
Anyway, this crowd opposed him and Tsunade, so Tōshirō wasn't about to show them any respect. He was ready to go all out.
In the past, he held back because he lacked strength. Now that he had it—why the hell should he hold back?
Mashang was fuming, his face darkening. The worst part was that Tōshirō's words... actually made sense.
This damn brat wasn't just powerful—he had a sharp tongue too.
At this point, only force could make this arrogant Uchiha kid understand what the Senju clan was truly capable of.
"Kid, didn't you say you're too good to use Ice Release against me? Fine—let's see how long you can hold out!"
Water counters fire. Mashang would just keep exploiting that elemental advantage and see how long Tōshirō could keep acting cocky.
Mashang pushed both palms outward, then folded them together. Water surged around him, spiraling into a massive water vortex.
With a thunderous roar, the water vortex exploded like a bursting dam and came crashing forward.
"Water Style: Water Surge Wave!"
Faced with the surging torrent, for a moment, Tōshirō considered freezing it all over with Ice Age and turning the battlefield to his advantage.
But thinking it through, his opponent likely still had some hidden trump cards. Better to hold back for now.
Tsunade had told him that this guy was supposedly the successful test subject of that experiment—able to use Wood Release. The question was, how skilled was he? Could he match up to Yamato?
If Tōshirō used Ice Age recklessly now, sure, freezing the waves would look impressive—but that technique consumed a lot of chakra. Better to play it safe and take a steady, methodical approach.
In that split second, Tōshirō already had a plan in mind.
(End of Chapter)
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