On the training ground.
A steel kunai darted back and forth between Uzumaki Naruto's fingers like a silver fish.
Even as the blade at its steel tip slid across his fingertips, it could not harm them in the slightest. It was simply pleasing to watch.
A flashy trick!!!
Though it was an ordinary technique, it drew wave after wave of astonished cries from the surrounding students.
"That's so cool!!!"
"How did Uzumaki Naruto do that?"
"Kunai can actually be played with like that?"
"That's amazing! Uzumaki Naruto may have poor talent in ninjutsu, but his talent in taijutsu is way too strong, isn't it!?"
The surrounding students were filled with admiration.
Even Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, Yamanaka Ino... the children of those great clans were amazed by it.
Many of the girls in the class swooned.
"He's so handsome!!!"
Haruno Sakura felt somewhat regretful.
Had she known Uzumaki Naruto would become so handsome and capable, she should not have mocked him like that back then.
"Now... does Uzumaki Naruto still like me?"
Laymen watched the excitement; experts watched the technique.
Uchiha Itachi's face darkened. He had practiced the Kunai Throwing Technique before, so he knew especially well how difficult this technique was.
This was definitely a humanoid demon!!!
No wonder Naruto had dared to agree to his challenge... he had absolute confidence in winning.
This boy was too evil!!!
Uchiha Itachi took a deep breath, and his scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan appeared.
Although your Kunai Throwing Technique is impressive, when it comes to the Kunai Throwing Technique...
I am still superior!!!
Uchiha Itachi flicked his hands. Four kunai were held in his left hand and four in his right as he suddenly threw them out.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
The black kunai streaked through the air like several rays of black light.
"Bang, bang, bang..."
Eight kunai embedded themselves firmly in the kunai target.
Uzumaki Naruto smiled and flicked his hand, throwing out eight kunai as well.
"Bang, bang, bang..."
Eight black iron kunai embedded themselves firmly in the target.
The two were evenly matched.
The breathtaking duel drew wave after wave of astonished cries from the surrounding students.
Whether it was Uzumaki Naruto or Uchiha Itachi, both of their Kunai Throwing Techniques were an eye-opener for everyone.
"Ah, they can actually throw eight kunai at once. I've never heard of such an incredible Kunai Throwing Technique."
"That's amazing. I never thought kunai could be used like this."
"Is this what a genius is? Uzumaki Naruto may be unable to use ninjutsu, but his taijutsu is far too strong, isn't it!?"
"His opponent is a ninja, and a genius of the Uchiha Clan at that."
"..."
When Uchiha Itachi saw the sixteen kunai lined up neatly on the target, his three-tomoe Sharingan involuntarily trembled.
"He actually reached this level..."
Uchiha Itachi was no longer relaxed. A solemn look appeared deep in his eyes as he looked at Uzumaki Naruto and suggested, "Naruto, little brother, our Kunai Throwing Techniques are about equal. If we keep competing like this, even after dozens more rounds, the result will be the same."
"How about we change the rules and settle this in one round!?"
Uzumaki Naruto smiled gently and nodded.
"Sure!"
Uchiha Itachi silently apologized, then pointed at the target in the distance and said, "We'll each hold eight kunai and see whose kunai land on the target more often. How about it?"
Uchiha Itachi's suggestion sounded fair, but it concealed a deep trap: the kunai could interfere with one another.
He could use his own kunai to knock away the other party's kunai, allowing more of his own to occupy the target.
But do not forget.
The Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan possessed extremely powerful dynamic vision. In that regard, Uchiha Itachi already had the advantage.
Yet Uzumaki Naruto merely smiled and agreed.
"Sure!"
A rare smile appeared on Uchiha Itachi's face as four kunai appeared in each of his hands.
I've got this!
"Bang, bang, bang"...
Sixteen kunai collided repeatedly in midair.
In the end...
Three kunai embedded themselves firmly in the target.
Uchiha Itachi stared blankly at the target.
"Lost!?"
Only one of his kunai had landed in the target!?
Uzumaki Naruto had two kunai in the target!?
"How could this happen!?"
Uchiha Itachi began to question his life.
Suddenly.
Uchiha Itachi thought of something, and a chill ran down his spine.
Heavens!!!
Heavens!!!
Heavens!!!
What was eighty-one million nine hundred and twenty thousand times two???
One hundred and sixty-three million eight hundred and forty thousand!!!
Thinking of that terrifying number, Uchiha Itachi shuddered all over and nearly fainted on the spot.
Are you kidding me!??
One hundred and sixty-three million eight hundred and forty thousand!!!
That was already equivalent to more than a dozen times his bounty! Even if he sold every scrap of his bones, he could not earn that much money!!!
Uzumaki Naruto turned around and smiled gently. "Brother Itachi, that's one hundred and sixty-three million eight hundred and forty thousand in total. Still want to gamble?"
Uchiha Itachi: "..."
"Gamble!!!"
Uchiha Itachi forced the word out through clenched teeth.
Could he give up at a time like this???
If he gave up... where the hell was he supposed to get that much money?
"Come on, this time we'll compete with moving targets!"
Uchiha Itachi swallowed and said, "The rules are the same as before. We'll see whose kunai land on the target more often."
Half a minute later.
Uchiha Itachi turned around expressionlessly.
"Sasuke, let's go."
Second Pillar was nearly crying from anxiety, tears glistening in his eyes as he looked at Uchiha Itachi.
"Nii-san, why are we going home!?"
Uchiha Itachi looked blankly toward the Uchiha Clan.
"Going home to sell the house!"
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