"Whoosh!"
A whooshing sound rang out as Uchiha Shisui made the first move, immediately employing the Uchiha Clan's Uchiha Tool Manipulation Technique.
Shuriken suddenly collided in the air, changing their original trajectory and flying towards Ren from all directions. Then, under the cover of the projectiles, Shisui swiftly rushed towards Ren.
As expected of a descendant of Kagami, he inherited his combat awareness.
This thought flashed simultaneously in Fugaku and Yusuke's minds. The Uchiha Clan members around also let out cheers for Shisui.
Ren looked at the projectiles flying from all directions, a grave expression appearing on his face.
Indeed, he lives up to his reputation as a top genius of the Uchiha Clan. His strength cannot be underestimated; it seems I'll have to go all out today.
Regaining his composure, Ren's hands flew, rapidly forming hand signs.
"Tiger - Snake - Tiger - Snake - Tiger - Snake"
"Water Release: Water Wall!"
With the signs complete, Ren slammed his hands onto the ground, and a barrier of water quickly formed. The flying projectiles collided with the water stream.
A series of "ding, ding, ding" sounds rang out as all the projectiles bounced away.
Having fended off the first wave of attack, Ren did not relax his guard, because the Uchiha Shisui opposite him had disappeared.
Just as the Water Wall was dispelled, Uchiha Shisui's figure suddenly flashed before his eyes. What a fast Instantaneous Body Technique!
This was the only thought in Ren's mind. With no time to release Ninjutsu, he drew the Shuriken from his waist and threw two, aiming at Shisui's face and abdomen.
Uchiha Shisui's movement paused. He swung his sword to deflect the two Shuriken. This brief opening was enough for Ren to draw his Kunai and prepare for Uchiha Shisui's sneak attack.
It also served as a reminder to Ren that constantly using Kunai in battle wasn't a good solution. The great figures all had their exclusive weapons: Uchiha Madara's fan; Konoha White Fang's short sword; Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's Adamantine Staff; the Gold and Silver Brothers' five Six Paths Sage Tools: Seven-Star Sword, Golden Rope, Crimson Gourd, Palm Fan, and Amber Bottle.
It seems I need to find a good weapon for myself. The Kusanagi Blade, scattered across the Ninja World, is a good choice. If I remember correctly, Orochimaru has two of them: one, the Sword of Kusanagi (Blade of the Sky), for himself, and one, the Chidori Blade, for Sasuke. I can look into it when I have time.
Recalling his thoughts, the two, now in a standoff again, began a new round of Taijutsu exchange.
Ren took a running start and jumped, his legs dancing and spinning in the air before delivering a rapid kick.
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Shisui blocked with his forearm. Upon contact, Shisui's expression changed. What immense strength! He then flew horizontally. Regaining his balance, he rolled twice in the air before barely landing.
I can't go head-to-head! This was Shisui's thought.
His physical condition is good. As expected of a child from a prominent family, his physical abilities far surpass those of commoners. However, for the past two years, I've been undergoing various hellish Taijutsu training with Might Guy and his father, so my Taijutsu is also top-notch among my peers.
At this moment, Uchiha Shisui suddenly formed hand signs.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A blazing flame shot out from Uchiha Shisui's mouth, rolling and transforming in the air. A three-meter-diameter fireball, carrying waves of intense heat, rushed towards them.
Ren's expression was focused, and he also formed hand signs.
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
Dozens of small wind blades condensed around Ren, shooting towards the incoming explosive fireball with whooshing sounds.
"Boom!" The two attacks collided, the fireball shattering and the wind blades sweeping through. The aftermath swept in all directions. Ren, Uchiha Shisui, and Yusuke Uchiha quickly retreated.
They stopped only after retreating four or five meters, then looked at each other across the smoke-filled area.
"This..."
The Uchiha Clan members collectively fell silent. Was this a battle between two children who weren't even Ninja? This strength was more than enough to rival an average Chunin.
The two combatants had no time to concern themselves with the others outside the arena. Both watched their opponent across the smoke. Uchiha Shisui was breathing heavily. After all, he was still just a child, and the Chakra he possessed was almost at its limit after releasing several Ninjutsu.
Next, let's decide the victor with one blow! The same thought appeared in both their minds.
"You're very strong, Ren... Brother, but I still have my strongest move unused. Let's go all out now."
"Yes, me too. Let's go all out."
After speaking, both began to run towards each other.
Uchiha Shisui formed several hand signs while running.
"Instantaneous Body Technique!"
Instantly, four or five clones of Uchiha Shisui separated from his body, surrounding Ren from both sides.
Ren quickly formed hand signs.
"Rat - Tiger - Dog - Snake"
"Storm Release...
Laser Circus!"
His clasped hands unleashed multiple powerful laser attacks, formed from vaporised water, that could home in on enemies. As it was a combination of Lightning and Water Release, this technique could be understood as "electrified water" or "soft lightning."
Ren's earlier use of Water Wall was not without purpose. He had been preparing for this moment. A large amount of steam rose, transforming into dozens of laser beams that shot towards the Shisui clones in all directions.
These were not Shisui's true body, but his afterimage clones.
He achieves instantaneous movement using speed. Shisui's Instantaneous Body Technique leaves afterimages. Because his speed is fast enough, each one appears to be attacking. When an enemy tries to strike one of them, whether they hit the afterimage or not, it's very difficult to hit Shisui's true body, because Shisui can evade with the Instantaneous Body Technique. Then, he quickly dodges the attack and continues to attack using the afterimages.
However, he hasn't perfected this technique yet, so...
Dozens of laser beams pierced through Shisui's afterimage clones. After defeating all the clones, only one Shisui remained on the field, which was his true body.
"How about it, Shisui? If you have any more ultimate moves, bring them out,"
Ren said, maintaining the laser beams, as he looked at Shisui.
"I lost." Shisui wore a wry smile. This was truly the strongest opponent he had encountered so far. This strength should be able to contend with Konoha's top genius, Kakashi Hatake, right?
"I announce that Hoshimi Ren is the winner of this match."
After Yusuke Uchiha announced the result, he walked towards the two.
"I never expected this, Ren. You possess such strength. That just now was... a Bloodline Limit, right?"
Yusuke Uchiha looked at Ren with a complex expression.
"Yes, Uncle Yusuke. I would also like to ask Uncle Yusuke to have the Uchiha Clan members help me keep it a secret."
"Hm? Although I don't understand why, we will help you keep it a secret."
After Yusuke Uchiha finished speaking, he went to talk to Uchiha Fugaku about it.
"Bloodline Limit. These young people are truly extraordinary."
Fugaku sighed as he looked at these powerful young people.
"Clan Head, he wants us to help him conceal his strength. What do you think?"
"Hm? It seems this little fellow also has some plans. However, this also counts as having a connection with this genius. So be it. Notify everyone present that no clan member is to spread word of what happened today, or they will be dealt with according to clan rules."
It was merely keeping a secret. They were the Uchiha Clan, after all.
"Yes, Clan Head."
Yusuke Uchiha nodded in acknowledgement.
This young man is on good terms with Ryufeng. With such terrifying talent, he might just have a place in the future Ninja World. However, there's no need to pay too much attention to it.
Only those who grow up are...
Genius!