"Begin!"
The moment Iruka's voice fell, two figures shot towards each other like arrows released from a bow.
Satsuki's movements were as swift as the wind, her long black hair tracing a graceful arc behind her. Her fist went straight for Naruto's face, but he easily dodged it with a sidestep.
"When it comes to taijutsu, I won't lose to you!"
Satsuki declared confidently while doing a backflip to avoid Naruto's sweeping leg kick. Her movements were fluid, not at all like a mere academy student.
"It's too early to declare victory!"
Naruto suddenly changed his attack. After a few exchanges, he used the momentum of a spin to launch himself into the air, his right leg chopping down like a battle-ax.
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
This taijutsu, taught to him by Might Guy himself, came down on Satsuki with astonishing force. The spectating children collectively gasped, and a few even instinctively closed their eyes.
BOOM!
The immense impact kicked up a cloud of dust and sent sand flying. Iruka's face changed, his hand already halfway up to stop the match—this level of power was completely beyond his understanding of "children's taijutsu practice"!
"Wait, Iruka-sensei."
Naruto's voice, surprisingly calm, came from within the dust cloud. "Satsuki's not that weak."
As if to prove his words, the dust gradually settled. Only Naruto and a wooden log were left on the field.
A Substitution Jutsu...
Naruto straightened up, a look of admiration in his eyes.
"Not bad."
Just as Naruto's praise faded, a sharp sensation suddenly came from the back of his neck. He instinctively raised his right arm and threw a sharp elbow strike behind him—
Poof!
Satsuki's figure, which had been going for a chokehold, once again dissipated in a puff of white smoke.
A Clone Jutsu!
Naruto didn't give himself time to be surprised. His gaze swept across the entire training ground. Suddenly, he locked onto the crowd of spectators.
"So... you're over there!"
Before everyone's shocked eyes, Naruto suddenly charged into the group of spectating students. Iruka almost cried out in alarm. He saw Naruto aim a sharp side kick at an unremarkable brown-haired boy.
Thud!
Surprisingly, the "ordinary student" reacted with incredible speed, raising a leg to block. The two legs collided with a dull thud. With a puff of white smoke, Satsuki's true form was revealed.
Using the Transformation Jutsu to hide in the crowd?!
Iruka's jaw nearly hit the ground. This masterful use of the Three Academy Techniques, this on-the-spot adaptability, was this really something a new student could do?
The two figures returned to the center of the field. Satsuki precisely blocked Naruto's straight punch with her wrist, her black eyes sparkling with excitement. At this moment, she had completely forgotten her usual tsundere act, the Uchiha clan's love for battle showing through.
"You're amazing! As expected, only you are worthy of being my rival!"
Naruto sent a sweeping kick at Satsuki's legs. "That's quite an honor! But even if you praise me, I won't hand you the victory!"
His voice was also filled with an undisguised excitement. Their punches and kicks met faster and faster, leaving afterimages on the training ground. The spectating children were already stunned. Was this really a match between kids their own age?
Iruka gripped his clipboard tightly. He was both shocked by the talent of these two children and worried about how to guide them.
At this level... do they really need to attend the Ninja Academy?
Bang!
Satsuki's slender figure suddenly broke free from Naruto's taijutsu pressure and leaped back to create distance, a defiant smile on her lips.
Her hands instantly became a blur as she began to form hand seals.
Seeing this, Naruto knew they were about to have a ninjutsu clash. His own hands began to form seals, almost in sync with hers.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
BOOM—!!!
Two blazing fireballs collided in the center of the field, erupting in an astonishing wave of heat. The scorching airflow swept across the area, and even the sand on the ground was heated until it glowed slightly red.
The spectating children were forced back by the wave of hot air, staring at the scene in stunned silence.
"Is-Is this really a Ninja Academy student?!"
"Alright! Sparring is over! You two, stop right now!" Iruka's face paled, and he rushed forward to stop them. But it was too late.
"Is that all you've got?" A surge of even more powerful chakra welled up from deep in Naruto's throat.
FWOOSH—! His Great Fireball suddenly swelled, the crimson flames instantly overpowering Satsuki's and pushing back towards her!
"Idiot."
Satsuki snorted. She took a deep breath, and her chakra erupted once more.
BOOM—! The tide of fire turned again. The two Great Fireballs were locked in a stalemate in the center of the field, exploding sparks flying everywhere. A few even landed on nearby tree trunks, instantly burning black marks into them.
"Stop! The match is over!" Cold sweat beaded on Iruka's forehead. This was no longer an ordinary sparring match; it was a full-blown ninja battle! If this continued and one of them got hurt, it would be a disaster!
Swoosh—!
A sharp whistling sound suddenly cut through the air. A shuriken precisely sliced into the intersection of the two fireballs!
Shwing! Shwing! Shwing!
The next second, that single shuriken multiplied in mid-air, turning into several glinting afterimages that forcibly sliced the raging Great Fireballs apart!
The blazing flames were torn asunder, exploding into countless sparks that slowly faded in the air.
"Alright, the match ends here."
A steady voice sounded. Naruto turned and saw the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing at the edge of the field, another shuriken held between his fingers. His old face held a hint of helplessness, but he couldn't hide the admiration in his eyes.
"Grandpa Hokage?"
"Lord Hokage!" Iruka quickly bowed, his forehead still covered in cold sweat, clearly terrified by the possibility of his students getting injured in the fight.
The Third Hokage, who had come over after seeing the situation getting out of control with his Telescoping Jutsu, waved his hand and said with a chuckle.
"Iruka, no need to be so nervous. It's a good thing for children to be spirited. However..."
He looked at Naruto and Satsuki, his tone gentle but firm. "Sparring at the Ninja Academy should know its limits. We'll call this one a draw. Now—form the Seal of Reconciliation."
Satsuki pouted, clearly not satisfied with the result, but she obediently held out her hand and formed the seal. "What a shame. If we had just kept going a little longer, we could have decided a winner..."
Naruto smiled and held out his own hand, also forming the seal. "Mhm, we'll just have to try again next time."
"Hmph!" Satsuki turned her head away, but the tips of her ears were slightly red. The rule of "straightforwardness beats a tsundere" was in effect.
Seeing this, a look of relief appeared in the Third's eyes. He then turned and left, leaving only the words, "Iruka, continue the class."
After the Hokage's figure had completely disappeared, Iruka finally let out a long sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He looked at the two who had just been fighting to the death but were now chatting enthusiastically, and couldn't help but feel a sense of exasperation.
"Ahem... the sparring will continue! Next pair—"
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