Two pairs of crimson Sharingan stared at each other.
They gazed at one another, their Chakra circulating continuously at this moment.
This was a method of combat unique to the Uchiha Clan.
On the surface, they appeared motionless, but in reality, they were engaged in an invisible duel through their Dōjutsu power.
In this duel, Uchiha Kawaaki was originally full of confidence.
Since he could defeat numerous opponents to become the leader of the Uchiha Clan, his strength was naturally not weak.
Within the entire Uchiha Clan, his Dōjutsu power was among the strongest; even if Uchiha Kagami were standing here, he wouldn't be stronger in terms of Dōjutsu power.
However, he soon realized something was wrong.
A massive sense of oppression surged from all directions.
The light before his eyes gradually vanished, and shadows were sliced into fragmented gaps.
The entire world seemed to have changed its appearance.
"What's going on?"
When he raised his head, he found that the person in front of him was no longer Minamikawa Yuu.
It was a middle-aged man who looked very much like him, standing there and grinning at him.
In the next moment, his skin began to peel off, flesh separated from bone, and he turned into a skeletal remain.
Not far away, the Uchiha Ninjas who had been standing one by one also turned into corpses, collapsing all over the ground.
"How can this be..."
Watching this scene, Uchiha Kawaaki reflexively took a step back, unable to believe his eyes.
A strange sensation of suspension emerged.
He instinctively looked down at his feet, only to realize that at some point, the ground beneath him had turned into an abyss.
"Huff... Huff...
"
Rapid sounds of breathing rang out on the spot.
Uchiha Kawaaki stood in place, his entire body now drenched in cold sweat.
At this moment, as his consciousness returned, everything around him reverted to its normal appearance.
Minamikawa Yuu stood opposite him, smiling. "Finally awake?"
"How is this possible...
"
Uchiha Kawaaki finally realized everything that had just happened.
He looked at Minamikawa Yuu across from him, his face filled with shock. "Your Dōjutsu power, it's actually..."
It was completely different from the scene he had imagined.
The Dōjutsu power Minamikawa Yuu displayed was astonishingly strong.
That abyss-like Dōjutsu power was far beyond his own; even Uchiha Kagami could not hope to reach it.
Without a doubt, this was an extremely terrifying point.
The Uchiha were a clan that pursued strength.
They would boast of their power without reservation, putting their strengths on display.
Uchiha Kawaaki had never before seen someone like Minamikawa Yuu, who possessed such immense Dōjutsu power yet hadn't shown it at all in the past.
The other's behavior was completely unlike that of a normal Uchiha.
"Do you want to continue?"
In front of him, Minamikawa Yuu spoke softly, "You should be aware that if this were a battlefield, you would have lost your life just now."
A duel between Dōjutsu powers was far too dangerous.
Given Uchiha Kawaaki's situation just now, Minamikawa Yuu could have pierced through his chest at any moment if he wished.
The reason he hadn't done so was merely to save some face for the other man, waiting for him to concede on his own.
"Don't get cocky!"
Hearing Minamikawa Yuu's words, a look of anger appeared on Uchiha Kawaaki's face. "I haven't lost yet!"
"The outcome of Dōjutsu power isn't absolute; I won't underestimate my opponent again this time!"
"Still not conceding?"
Minamikawa Yuu's expression remained calm, unsurprised by this. "Then let's continue."
"Perfect, I'm in a bit of a hurry anyway."
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile!
A massive fireball swept down, crashing heavily toward Minamikawa Yuu, but it missed at the critical moment.
A fresh figure appeared before Uchiha Kawaaki, also beginning to form hand seals.
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile!
Bang!
It was clearly the same technique, but under Minamikawa Yuu's execution, it was several times larger, its power swelling instantly.
It was just an ordinary Ninjutsu, yet in Minamikawa Yuu's hands, it was not at all inferior to many powerful techniques.
"Not good!"
A bad premonition flashed through Uchiha Kawaaki's mind, and his figure quickly retreated.
His Sharingan widened, trying to capture Minamikawa Yuu's movements as much as possible.
But Minamikawa Yuu's speed was even faster than he had imagined.
The moment he narrowly dodged the Ninjutsu, Minamikawa Yuu's figure had already rushed in front of him, delivering a direct kick.
Front Lotus!
The terrifying strike crashed down, sending Uchiha Kawaaki's entire body flying.
The horrific force blasted a huge crater into the ground and caused Uchiha Kawaaki to cough up a large amount of blood.
A Kunai slowly moved forward, pressing against Uchiha Kawaaki's throat, just an inch away from piercing it.
At this moment, everyone around was silent.
"Not just Dōjutsu power, but even Ninjutsu and Taijutsu are perfect?"
In a distant corner, Uchiha Setsuna watched Minamikawa Yuu's performance on the dueling field, his face unable to hide his astonishment.
Like Uzumaki Mito, he had seen great things, having followed Uchiha Madara in the past and participated in numerous battles against the Senju Clan.
But even so, he was still amazed by Minamikawa Yuu's current performance.
For an ordinary Ninja, having a slight advantage is already rare; achieving success in one area requires extraordinary talent and effort.
But the Minamikawa Yuu before him performed exceptionally.
From his performance just now, he was perfect in Dōjutsu power, Taijutsu, and Ninjutsu.
As for Genjutsu, although it wasn't shown, as a member of the Uchiha Clan with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he was naturally at the peak of Genjutsu as well.
If one also considered his status as a top Medical Ninja of Konoha...
A perfect Ninja.
Uchiha Setsuna couldn't help but have this thought flash through his mind.
Minamikawa Yuu's performance at this moment reminded him of a certain person.
The Asura of the Ninja World, Uchiha Madara.
Back then, Uchiha Madara was also this brilliant, suppressing powerful experts from all sides at a young age to become the leader of the Uchiha Clan.
How similar Minamikawa Yuu was now to the Uchiha Madara of back then.
"Only this personality is completely different."
He observed secretly and then shook his head.
Their strength might be similar, but their personalities were entirely different.
Uchiha Madara was known as the Asura of the Ninja World; his personality was cold and direct.
Even within the Uchiha Clan, there were few besides his own younger brother who could say a word or two to Uchiha Madara back then.
If Uchiha Madara had encountered the current situation, the entire Uchiha Clan would likely have become a river of blood.
Uchiha Kawaaki wouldn't even have had the chance to speak.
As for Minamikawa Yuu, he had a completely different style.
"I'm really looking forward to it..."
Thinking of this, Uchiha Setsuna couldn't help but feel expectant.
The Senju and Uchiha were hereditary rivals, the two clans constantly fighting each other without a clear winner.
Not until the First Hokage defeated the Uchiha did the Senju Clan gain the upper hand.
In the current generation, the brothers Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama had passed away one after another, while the Uchiha Clan had produced a freak like Uchiha Madara once was.
Does this signify that the Uchiha Clan is about to rise?
"Do you want to keep fighting?"
On the dueling field, Minamikawa Yuu's voice slowly drifted out.
He looked at Uchiha Kawaaki before him and spoke softly, his Sharingan staring quietly at the other.
That powerful Dōjutsu power, even without doing much, just staring quietly like that, gave off a massive sense of pressure.
"I...
"
Meeting Minamikawa Yuu's gaze, Uchiha Kawaaki opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something more.
But in the end, he only sighed and lowered his head. "I lost."
"The position of leader of the Uchiha Clan is yours.
"
As he said those words, his face felt a burning pain.
Previously, he had conceitedly believed that Minamikawa Yuu was no match for him.
As it turned out, in just a few moments, he was on the ground without even the room to struggle.
The disparity in strength between the two was so great that even an ordinary child could see it.
Having admitted his defeat, he lowered his head, expecting the other to humiliate him for his previous arrogance.
However, the expected mockery did not come.
Minamikawa Yuu looked at him, simply smiling as he reached out a hand and personally helped him up.
"Then, in the future, I will have to ask for Lord Kawame's guidance."
He spoke so softly, his attitude much warmer than before, giving one a feeling like a gentle spring breeze.
"A single defeat in a spar is nothing."
He said softly, "Lord Kawame has been busy with clan affairs and has slackened in his own cultivation; that's only natural, there's no need to feel guilty about it."
"On the other hand, I am still young and have much to learn about clan affairs, so I must ask for your assistance."
His words were gentle, completely devoid of a victor's superiority, as peaceful as ever.
To him, this was only natural.
Since he had already won the match and the other had conceded and admitted defeat, saying a few kind words to soothe the other party was no big deal.
At this point, Minamikawa Yuu didn't mind giving the other some face.
"You..."
Uchiha Kawaaki looked up, his gaze at Minamikawa Yuu somewhat startled.
Finally, he silently reached out, choosing to accept the other's goodwill.
Regardless, the other was willing to give him this way out, providing him with one last bit of dignity.
Since that was the case, he took it as a matter of course.
"Now then, everyone...
"
Helping Uchiha Kawaaki up, Minamikawa Yuu turned around and took a step forward.
He walked to the front, meeting the gazes of the surrounding Uchiha clansmen. At this moment, he no longer concealed his aura, and that massive Chakra spread out directly.
An invisible field expanded, and at this moment, Minamikawa Yuu's originally peaceful gaze seemed to become much sharper. A powerful presence emerged, suppressing all directions.
"From this day forward, I am the Clan Leader!"
The faint words fell. His face was calm, yet that terrifying aura around him spread out.
That horrific power of Chakra made everyone who felt it feel a sense of dread.
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