Hatake Kakashi took a few steps back and grumbled, "I don't think I'm learning anything at the Academy anymore."
Uchiha Yuzuru looked toward Hatake Sakumo. "Did you agree to this?"
"No, I didn't."
Uchiha Yuzuru's words left both Hatake Sakumo and Hatake Kakashi frozen in place.
"You don't agree? What do you mean?"
"Hatake Kakashi is currently too young. Becoming a ninja this early would be extremely detrimental to his future growth."
In Yuzuru's plan, Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Obito needed to graduate at the same time. Currently, the two were getting along quite well. With Nohara Rin gone, the bond between Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Obito had to be deepened.
Uchiha Yuzuru knew clearly that other Uchiha were different from him; they needed to possess their own bonds to have a greater chance of awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Hearing this, Hatake Sakumo glanced at Hatake Kakashi, hesitating for a moment. In many matters, Uchiha Yuzuru saw things more clearly than he did. Therefore, he had to carefully consider Uchiha Yuzuru's opinion.
Seeing this, Hatake Kakashi took the initiative to speak up. "Senior Yuzuru, although I'm young, my strength has already surpassed many Genin. I feel I'm fully qualified to become a ninja now."
Hearing Hatake Kakashi's words, Uchiha Yuzuru had a sudden idea. He took out a bell and hung it at his waist. "If you can snatch this bell from me, I'll agree to you becoming a ninja."
"Deal!"
Hatake Kakashi's eyes filled with confidence. Gripping his short sword, he charged straight at Uchiha Yuzuru.
"Good speed," Uchiha Yuzuru praised, casually drawing a Kunai to block Kakashi's attack.
Having inherited Hatake Sakumo's sword techniques, Hatake Kakashi's attacks were extremely fierce, every strike aiming for Uchiha Yuzuru's vitals.
Uchiha Yuzuru's expression remained unchanged. His movements didn't look particularly fast, his entire demeanor appearing light and airy, yet he always managed to neutralize Hatake Kakashi's offense in the simplest way possible.
"Kakashi, if this is the extent of your skill, you'd best stay obediently in the Academy and season yourself for a few more years."
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's words, Hatake Kakashi let out an unconvinced huff. Immediately after, he pulled several shuriken from his ninja pouch and threw them at Uchiha Yuzuru, his hands forming seals rapidly. "Wind Release: Wind Cutter Jutsu!"
Several invisible blades of wind instantly rushed toward Uchiha Yuzuru.
Seeing this, Uchiha Yuzuru also formed hand seals. "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Jutsu!"
A massive fire dragon instantly smashed the wind blades to pieces and swept toward Hatake Kakashi with undiminished momentum.
Hatake Kakashi slammed his hands onto the ground. "Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
Boom!
The fire dragon collided with the thick earthen wall, scattering into sparks and fading away.
Uchiha Yuzuru appeared behind Hatake Kakashi, placing his Kunai horizontally against Kakashi's neck. "Kakashi, you lose."
"Is that so?"
A hint of a smile appeared in Hatake Kakashi's eyes before he dissolved into a puff of smoke.
"Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!"
The ground broke open, and Uchiha Yuzuru's body was instantly dragged underground, leaving only his head exposed above the surface.
"Senior Yuzuru, I win." Hatake Kakashi crouched down in front of Uchiha Yuzuru, a look of smug satisfaction in his eyes.
"Is that so?" Uchiha Yuzuru's lips curled up slightly. "Why don't you look behind you?"
Hatake Kakashi's heart sank. Before he could react, he heard Uchiha Yuzuru's voice ring out from behind him.
"Secret Jutsu: One Thousand Years of Death!"
Hatake Kakashi flew outward, clutching his backside.
Uchiha Yuzuru stood up and laughed. "Kakashi, you'd best stay in school and focus for now."
"Also..." Uchiha Yuzuru added, "I can't approve of your Earth-Style Wall. It didn't have any dog heads on it."
Hatake Kakashi lay on the ground, looking as if life had lost all meaning. It was unclear if he even heard the comment; he gave no response whatsoever.
To the side, Uchiha Obito clenched his fists tightly.
Kakashi, that guy... did he always have this much strength?
Releasing Ninjutsu in rapid succession—that was something usually only Chunin could do!
But this wasn't the time to think about such things. Uchiha Obito ran to Hatake Kakashi's side, lowering his head to check on Kakashi's injuries.
Hatake Sakumo walked up to Uchiha Yuzuru, speaking with a bit of distress. "Yuzuru, wasn't that a little too harsh?"
Then, Hatake Sakumo nodded. "Since you think Kakashi needs more tempering, Yuzuru, let's have him stay in the Academy for a few more years."
"Then it's decided."
Uchiha Yuzuru then asked curiously, "How is your cultivation progressing lately?"
"It's decent," Hatake Sakumo replied. He circulated the Chakra within his body, and purple lightning appeared in his hand. "The body-forging secret techniques of Kumogakure are indeed formidable. I feel I've found the opportunity to advance further."
Uchiha Yuzuru was slightly surprised. Sure enough, those who could become top-tier powerhouses were all geniuses. In such a short time, Hatake Sakumo had actually developed Purple Lightning.
Thinking of this, a stir of anticipation rose in Uchiha Yuzuru's heart.
"Sakumo, let's fight."
Although raw power could overcome technique, combat experience remained extremely important. Sparring with a powerhouse like Hatake Sakumo would be highly beneficial, even for Uchiha Yuzuru.
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's proposal, a thick fighting spirit also rose in Hatake Sakumo's eyes. Like Uchiha Yuzuru, he too wanted to constantly break through his limits by battling the strong!
Time flew by; a month passed quietly.
During this month, Uchiha Yuzuru constantly sparred with Hatake Sakumo, A, Killer Bee, the Third Raikage, and others. Under the intensity of high-level combat, his battle experience accumulated rapidly.
Compared to the beginning, without using the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, only the Third Raikage could now give him any real pressure.
[Ding! Detected host family possesses special bloodline clansmen: Yotsuki Bloodline!]
[Current Yotsuki Bloodline evolution progress: 17%!]
[Ding! Detected host family possesses special bloodline clansmen: Chinoike Bloodline!]
[Current Chinoike Bloodline evolution progress: 2%!]
Feeling the constantly increasing power in his body, the smile on Uchiha Yuzuru's face grew deeper.
In just over a month, more than ten members of the Yotsuki clan had intermarried with the Uchiha clan. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before he could evolve the Yotsuki bloodline to 100%. By that time, his physique would be even stronger than the Third Raikage's.
What relieved Uchiha Yuzuru was that while his body's durability increased alongside the Yotsuki bloodline, his appearance didn't undergo any drastic changes. Aside from his muscle lines becoming more defined, he looked completely different from hulking figures like the Third Raikage, A, or Killer Bee.
Additionally, just as Uchiha Yuzuru had previously guessed, the bloodline power of the Chinoike clan was able to enhance his spiritual power.
Combined with the power of the Yotsuki bloodline, both his Chakra and ocular power saw a certain degree of growth. It was a comprehensive improvement without any shortcomings. It was completely different from the hollow, unstable power gained solely through one's own cultivation.
This was the charm of using hacks.
"Yuzuru, are you busy?"
Uchiha Mikoto's soft voice came from outside the door. Uchiha Yuzuru opened his eyes.
"Mikoto, what is it?"
Uchiha Mikoto pushed the door open and walked in. "The Third Raikage sent someone over. He wants to invite you to the Raikage's office."
"Did they say what it's about?"
"It seems the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning has sent an envoy." Uchiha Mikoto's eyes held a trace of worry. "Yuzuru, the Daimyo isn't here to condemn us, is he?"
After the Chinoike clan settled in Kumogakure, news about them had spread throughout the village. Uchiha Mikoto was naturally aware that Uchiha Yuzuru had privately released the criminal clan imprisoned by the Daimyo. So, hearing that the Land of Lightning's Daimyo had sent an envoy, she couldn't help but feel a sliver of anxiety.
Seeing Uchiha Mikoto's reaction, Uchiha Yuzuru reached out and pulled her into his embrace.
"Don't worry. This was originally part of my plan."
Bidding farewell to Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Yuzuru arrived at the Raikage Building.
As soon as he entered the office, he saw a man dressed in brocade robes angrily slamming the table, while the Third Raikage sat in silence, not saying a word.
Seeing Uchiha Yuzuru enter, the Third Raikage finally spoke. "Yuzuru, you're here."
Uchiha Yuzuru nodded. Before he could speak, the man who had been slamming the table rushed up to him.
"You are Uchiha Yuzuru?"
"I heard long ago that you Uchiha shinobi were arrogant and unruly, but I didn't expect you to dare commit such an act as privately releasing a criminal clan imprisoned by the Daimyo."
"Remember this: tools are forever just tools. Regardless of whether others see you as some bullshit noble shinobi clan or a powerhouse that shakes the shinobi world, you must always remember your place. We will absolutely not tolerate stepping out of line."
"I order you to immediately capture all members of the Chinoike clan and return them to the Valley of Hell."
"Otherwise..."
The Daimyo's envoy paused deliberately, a threatening expression appearing on his face. "Otherwise, the fate of the Chinoike clan will be the future of your Uchiha clan!"
"Is that so?"
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled. Suddenly, he reached out and seized the Daimyo's envoy by the throat, lifting the man's slightly stout body into the air. "I think you're looking to dance."
The envoy never expected Uchiha Yuzuru to suddenly attack. Feeling the undisguised killing intent, he turned his head toward the Third Raikage.
"Raikage, are you trying to rebel?!"
"If you kill me, you will absolutely not be able to withstand the Daimyo's fury!"
The Third Raikage remained silent.
Feeling the sensation of suffocation growing stronger, the envoy finally panicked.
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