The Behind-the-Scenes Mastermind of Konoha
Chapter 13

My Art Style Is Superior to Yours

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The graduates, including Uchiha Mikoto, were confused, and Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others in the stands were also quite puzzled.

"Azo, what is that kid up to?"

Unable to contain his curiosity, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked in a low voice, and Senju Tōsu and the others nearby also turned their attention over.

Unfortunately, Danzō Shimura maintained his aloof, god-like persona and didn't even acknowledge them.

Although their hearts itched with impatience, everyone could only turn their gaze to the raging flames in the center of the training ground.

The flames of the Great Fireball Technique quickly dissipated, and then a dazzling golden light shot out from within, causing everyone to instinctively close their eyes.

"Ah!"

Uchiha Mikoto cried out in pain. Such intense light was most harmful to her, a wielder of Dojutsu. Hyuga Suzune next to her quickly closed her eyes.

"Young lady, to have cultivated the Great Fireball Technique to this extent at your age, you are quite remarkable!"

Reassembling his helmet, Shimura Kentei looked at the Uchiha girl opposite him with admiration.

Although she was far from the future Uchiha Itachi, she was still a genius, and moreover, she was a girl.

He, Shimura, was in great need of talented young ladies to sponsor him, especially those with Kekkei Genkai.

Of course, younger girls would do too.

"How despicable!"

Having barely recovered, Uchiha Mikoto squinted her beautiful eyes and looked at Shimura Kentei's magnificent armor, which reflected a dazzling golden light under the sun. She was furious!

She had thought he was wearing armor from the Warring States period, but it turned out to be like this, completely covering his entire body, and he had even put on a helmet just now.

Was this even a ninja?

The art style was completely different!

"Surrender! You have no chance of winning, because my art style is superior to yours!"

Still with his arms crossed, Shimura Kentei maintained that arrogant, condescending demeanor, looking down on everyone present.

Indeed, clad in his battle suit, he had compensated for his shortcomings. He could even hold his own against an jonin, so naturally, he didn't need to pay attention to these little lolis and shota.

"That battle suit..."

On the main stand, Honoka Uchiha frowned, the three tomoe in his eyes slowly spinning as he stared intently at the wide black robe still burning at Shimura Kentei's feet.

He knew the temperature of his daughter's Great Fireball very well. Such high temperatures, close to a thousand degrees, were enough to incinerate cotton cloth to ashes in a matter of seconds, yet only a small part of that cotton black robe had burned.

Furthermore, the explosive effect of the Great Fireball Technique, which hadn't been displayed just now, was also unusual.

The problem definitely lay with that magnificent battle suit.

"That battle suit is not simple; my Byakugan cannot see through it!"

Tokugawa Hyuga activated his Byakugan, also frowning.

This made everyone even more curious, and their gazes turned to Danzō Shimura again. However, seeing that he still maintained his aloof, god-like image, they wisely didn't waste their breath.

"Those who know Fire Release and Wind Release, come and help!"

In the center of the training ground, Uchiha Mikoto was once again angered by Shimura Kentei's arrogant words and called out to the many classmates behind her.

The students exchanged glances, and soon five of them stepped forward, standing on either side of Uchiha Mikoto, ready to form hand seals at any moment.

"Others who know offensive Ninjutsu will provide support. Suzune, point out those ten Chakra Threads and drag that idiot Nawaki back."

Having quickly laid out the battle plan, Uchiha Mikoto whispered a final instruction to Hyuga Suzune.

"I... I'll do my best!"

Hyuga Suzune nodded, slightly nervous, then took out all the kunai from her ninja pouch and clamped them between her fingers, simultaneously consuming chakra to reactivate her Byakugan.

The elite class students quickly dispersed, moving to within ten meters of Shimura Kentei, preparing for battle.

They did not object to Uchiha Mikoto's battle arrangements, as she was the strongest in their class and also the class representative.

In the world of ninjas, obeying the commands of the strong was only natural.

Graduates from other classes retreated to the sidelines, preparing to cooperate in the battle.

That fully enclosed battle suit of the opponent was immune to ninja tools like kunai and shuriken. Even if they broke through the blockade of Chakra Threads, they couldn't break through that layer of armor.

This was no longer their stage!

"Suzune!"

Uchiha Mikoto called out to Hyuga Suzune after adjusting the chakra within her body. Receiving the command, Hyuga Suzune ran quickly, seizing the opportunity to throw the kunai in her hand, using the ring at the end of the kunai to precisely hook the end of each Chakra Thread and temporarily pin them to the ground.

The ordinary class graduates, who had been ready, quickly stepped forward to grab the kunai and bind the Chakra Threads.

Others also stepped forward to press down the Chakra Threads with kunai, while the elite class graduates quickly formed hand seals, preparing to use Ninjutsu.

They absolutely could not fail in this battle, otherwise, they would become a disgrace to their parents and clans. Even a victory achieved through a combined assault was better than failure and returning to the Ninja Academy.

"Shadow Binding Jutsu!"

"Mind Body Switch Technique!"

"Human Bullet Tank!"

The Ino-Shika-Cho students from this year's graduating class were the first to be ready. The graduate from the Nara Clan extended his shadow techniques towards Shimura Kentei, preparing to immobilize him.

Following that, the Yamanaka Clan boy performed the Mind Body Switch Technique. Lastly, the Akimichi Clan boy took out kunai strung together with rope, wrapped them around himself, and then used the Human Bullet Tank to rapidly roll forward.

However, as soon as they moved, the Nara boy beside them changed his expression slightly, because his shadow was unable to approach the target.

To be precise, as soon as it got within half a meter of the opponent, the chakra within the shadow would become chaotic on its own, making it impossible to connect with the target, let alone use the Shadow Binding Jutsu.

At the same time, the Yamanaka Clan boy next to him let out a muffled groan, blood flowing from his nostrils, before he fell to the ground, convulsing and foaming at the mouth.

"Ding Shan, come back!"

The anomaly of his close friend beside him caused the Nara boy's expression to change again. He quickly shouted, but unfortunately, it was already too late.

Shimura Kentei still didn't intend to make a move. He condensed another chakra thread, connected it to the wing on his right, and swept it out, sending the rolling Human Bullet Tank flying away.

Currently, each of his chakra threads could withstand a pulling force of one ton. Coupled with the integration of the lever principle into his wings, the force of that sweep reached a full three tons, which was naturally not something that the Akimichi boy could contend with.

Of course, this was mainly because the opponent was only nine years old this year. If he were a few years older, he would definitely be able to withstand it, and even crush Shimura Kentei.

At the same time, the other graduates in the elite class also completed their hand seals and successively unleashed their signature ninjutsu or secret techniques.

"Lightning Release: Electrifying Jutsu!"

"Water Release: Water Colliding Wave!"

"Earth Release: Earth Spear Technique!"

"Ninjutsu: Fang Over Fang!"

Finally, the Inuzuka Clan girl, in coordination with her ninja dog, unleashed the Fang Over Fang secret technique. Unfortunately, it was blocked by one of Shimura Kentei's wings, making it impossible to break through, let alone harm him. Eventually, her chakra was rapidly depleted, revealing her own figure.

"Good speed, just a bit weak in strength!"

After retracting his wings, Shimura Kentei gave a favorable assessment, but it made the Inuzuka girl opposite him grit her teeth in frustration. However, she could only retreat helplessly.

Fortunately, by this time, Mikoto Uchiha and the other six had also prepared their combined Wind and Fire Ninjutsu.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Mikoto Uchiha and the other two first unleashed their Fire Release ninjutsu. Finally, Mikoto Uchiha's Great Fireball engulfed the other two fireballs, significantly increasing its size to a massive five meters.

Following that, the other three boys and girls unleashed Wind Release ninjutsu, merging them into the Great Fireball. The wind attribute's power amplified the fire attribute, causing the Great Fireball's temperature to soar to over a thousand degrees. The scorching heat forced the surrounding crowd to retreat rapidly.

"You really don't need to send anyone down?"

On the main viewing platform, Sarutobi Hiruzen watched as the giant Great Fireball engulfed Shimura Kentei and then looked at Danzō Shimura beside him, who was still maintaining his cool, god-like persona.

Even now, he wasn't going to save his son?

Unfortunately, Danzō Shimura clearly intended to maintain his cool, god-like image to the very end, remaining silent and ignoring everyone.

Others might not know what his son's combat armor was, but how could he not?

He was well aware of the materials Shimura Kentei had Shimura Keiko secretly collect, including Sealing Crystals.

As long as there were Sealing Crystals, no one below the Kage level could break through that layer of armor with ninjutsu.

As expected, this super-large Great Fireball still failed to explode. After the flames dissipated, it revealed a figure enveloped by a pair of wings. Who else could it be but Shimura Kentei?

"Is this all you've got?"

With a displeased expression, Shimura Kentei still had his arms crossed. This kind of battle was far from the fight against Keiko's clone; it wasn't even on the same level.

"Don't get cocky. You're just relying on that armor. Without it, you're nothing!"

The Uchiha boy who cooperated with Mikoto Uchiha to perform the Great Fireball Technique said with a look of defiance, but deep in his eyes, there was a full measure of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

He really wished he had such a cool set of armor!

"You can get one too!"

He retorted indifferently, not caring about this at all. After all, this battle suit was something he had put together using his own Money Power, and it was essentially a part of himself.

Moreover, in order to adapt to this battle suit, he had persisted in using Sealing Crystals to train his chakra control and refinement for several years. The hardship involved was unimaginable to ordinary people, which led to today's impressive display.

"Where is Nawaki Senju? I heard he's the grandson of the First Hokage, so I assume his strength should be the strongest among this batch.

Although to me, he's still trash, he should be able to slightly amuse me, at least making me want to make a move!"

He spoke proudly, setting his sights on Nawaki Senju, the First Hokage's grandson.

If he wanted Tsunade to make up her mind to become his supervising teacher, he needed to increase the hatred and anger in her heart. If he could thoroughly beat up her younger brother, it would definitely be very effective.

After all, that woman was quite protective of her brother!

However, these words caused the expressions of Mikoto Uchiha and the others opposite him to become strange. They all looked at Nawaki Senju, who was being pulled back by Hyuga Suzune.

"(→_→)?"

Following everyone's gaze, Shimura Kentei fell into thought.

That guy is Nawaki Senju?

It seems he was the first to fall in this battle. Could someone like that really become Orochimaru's disciple?

Is Orochimaru blind?

"As expected, our Konoha's Ninja Academy system is already rotten, only cultivating trash. However, you should thank me for sending you back to the Ninja Academy to study for a few more years. Otherwise, with your current skill level, going onto the battlefield would simply be offering achievements to the enemy.

Especially that punk named Senju Nawaki. In the future, don't you dare say you're the First Hokage's grandson; Konoha can't afford to be embarrassed by him!"

After drawing everyone's ire, Shimura Kentei maintained the cool, god-like demeanor of his father and turned to face Sarutobi Hiruzen on the main viewing stand, speaking loudly and with great presence.

"Uncle Hokage, you've seen it too. The current Ninja Academy system indeed has serious flaws. Even the First Hokage's grandson has been cultivated into a failure. If he were to die out there someday, it would be an embarrassment to all of Konoha!"

"That damned pervert!"

These words completely enraged Tsunade. Her small fists clenched, making creaking sounds, and delicate veins throbbed on her fair forehead. She wished she could rush up and beat that little pervert to death immediately.

"Brother Danzō, did Nawaki ever provoke your son, did he?"

Senju Tōsu, his face darkening, looked at Danzō Shimura beside him, feeling as though his nephew Nawaki, and even the entire Senju Clan, were being targeted by that kid.

Was it that kid who had a problem with their Senju Clan, or was it Danzō Shimura's intention?

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