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Konoha, Training Ground 43.
Under the moonlight, Maito Gai, Asuma Sarutobi, Anko Mitarashi, Yūhi Kurenai, Kawazu Tetsu, Kamizuki Izo, and Ebisu, seven Chunin, all looked solemnly at the center of the training ground.
The tall and well-built Uchiha Yoru stood facing Kakashi Hatake, who exuded an aura of deathly silence. They were classmates in school, though they weren't particularly close, as Kakashi graduated soon after joining. However, they were undoubtedly one of the few friends Kakashi had.
"Kakashi, maybe we can warm up a bit?" Uchiha Yoru smiled, shrugging his shoulders. Although someone had deliberately instigated this, he also had a bit of personal interest. He wouldn't lose anything by losing, as Kakashi was already Konoha's brightest genius. Winning would earn him a good reputation.
Kakashi Hatake looked at Uchiha Yoru and then at the gazes of all his classmates. While there might be someone's calculations behind this, the others were also genuinely trying to ignite his fighting spirit. He saw this clearly.
"Alright."
Kakashi was still in his Anbu days, the darkest period of his life. His words were brief and direct, and his entire aura exuded a cold and indifferent vibe.
The night breeze blew, and a leaf slowly fell. Under the solemn gazes of everyone, the two figures vanished in an instant.
Bang! Bang!
When Kakashi and Uchiha Yoru reappeared, they were already engaged in a rapid taijutsu exchange. The initial underestimation of Uchiha Yoru by the spectators quickly vanished, replaced by solemn expressions.
After all, they were all Chunin, and some, like Asuma, Yūhi Kurenai, and Anko Mitarashi, were even Elite Chunin. They could only see the afterimages of the two as they exchanged blows.
In terms of taijutsu alone, the two had already surpassed the realm of Chunin.
"So fast!" Uchiha Yoru was secretly amazed. No wonder he became a Jounin at twelve. If it weren't for the protagonist's aura, his talent would be considered insane.
Kakashi's speed was very fast. From the original story, it was clear that Kakashi leaned towards speed, from his early sword techniques to his later Chidori.
With balanced chakra attributes and insane talent, he was the perfect protagonist template.
Kakashi Hatake, who was continuously exchanging blows with Uchiha Yoru, was also secretly amazed. The once unremarkable Uchiha Yoru from school was now so strong.
"Fast! No, not just fast, so heavy!"
Kakashi's expression turned solemn. His speed was fast, but more importantly, his opponent's strength was greater. Each punch felt like a heavy cannon, and his arms were already numb.
At this moment, Kakashi was even more amazed. Was this the power of a Bloodline Limiter Ninja!
In the original Chunin exams, Sasuke was completely outmatched by Rock Lee in taijutsu. However, during the final battle with Gaara, Rock Lee was shocked by Sasuke's performance, saying, "Is this what a genius is? He managed to achieve in a month what I took years to master."
Awakening a bloodline or evolving would strengthen the body, leading to a short burst of power. Therefore, Kakashi was shocked to think that Uchiha Yoru had become so strong in just half a year, thanks to his Sharingan evolving to the two-tomoe stage.
Bang! The two figures quickly retreated. In terms of taijutsu, they were almost evenly matched, both amazed by each other's strength.
"So fast!" Maito Gai, watching from the side, looked at the battle scene with fiery eyes. Such a taijutsu match would require him to open the Eight Gates to have a chance.
Just as the two separated, Uchiha Yoru, retreating, smiled and began a dazzling series of hand seals.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
In the blink of an eye, he completed the seals for this C-rank jutsu: Snake - Horse - Monkey - Boar - Sheep - Tiger. Before their figures had even stopped, Kakashi Hatake, with a shocked expression, saw the jutsu being released.
Chakra gathered in his throat, Uchiha Yoru spewed a massive fireball from his mouth, instantly creating a three-meter-wide fireball that rolled towards Kakashi. The entire training ground was instantly filled with a scorching heat.
Seeing this, the spectators were even more shocked. Even Anko Mitarashi was amazed, muttering in disbelief, "How could it be so fast!"
Sealing techniques were related to the speed of chakra circulation within the body. This required both innate talent and constant practice. Although it was only a C-rank jutsu, the speed of its release was enough to shock them.
They had seen Jounin release jutsu before, but Uchiha Yoru's speed far exceeded that of ordinary Jounin.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
Kakashi also hurriedly sealed to counter, but by the time he finished, the other's jutsu had already been released.
Instantly, the two Great Fireballs collided. Kakashi, however, immediately retreated after releasing his jutsu because the distance of the collision was too close.
With a loud boom, flames erupted. Kakashi Hatake had already revealed his three-tomoe Sharingan, his face filled with solemnity. He now treated the opponent as an equal.
Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique!
The spectators watched with excited eyes, marveling at Kakashi's combat experience. As the Great Fireballs collided, he had already retreated to the lake, quickly sealing. Although he couldn't match Uchiha Yoru's speed, it was still extremely fast.
Tiger - Ox - Dragon - Rooster - Dragon - Horse. The six seals were completed in an instant, and a shark-shaped water bullet, about two to three meters in diameter, quickly charged towards Uchiha Yoru.
Kakashi's combat experience was the most extensive, shaped by years of battlefield experience and his Anbu career. This was something Uchiha Yoru currently lacked.
However, to the shock of the spectators, Uchiha Yoru did not choose to dodge Kakashi's jutsu. Instead, he quickly sealed, surprising everyone.
Fire Release: Head Piercing!
In an instant, after completing the seals, Uchiha Yoru's chakra gathered in his mouth and was spewed out in a massive burst of fire.
Boom!
On the lake, Kakashi Hatake's three-tomoe Sharingan clearly saw everything. When he saw Uchiha Yoru sealing, he knew it was bad. This was a B-rank fire jutsu!
Reacting instinctively, Kakashi hurriedly sealed, preparing to use his advantage on the lake to release a water jutsu to counter.
However, the powerful B-rank Head Piercing jutsu surged forward, directly hitting Kakashi's C-rank Water Shark Bullet. Instantly, a hissing sound filled the air as steam rose, but the overwhelming force of the fire jutsu evaporated the water bullet and continued to surge forward.
"Too late!"
Kakashi Hatake's hands were too late to release his jutsu. But with his rich combat experience, he controlled his chakra to relax his feet, instantly submerging into the water to avoid the fire jutsu.
Boom!
The entire lake was engulfed in flames, reflecting a red glow on everyone's faces. Their eyes were filled with excitement and shock.
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