"I, Shisui, battle..." Even after the referee announced the result, Uchiha Inabi was still a little dazed.
The battle had come far too suddenly for him.
"Inabi, sorry, but I have to go all out this time." Shisui silently apologized to Uchiha Inabi in his heart.
Normally, even against strangers, Shisui would not make them lose too badly and would try to go easy on them.
But this time was different. This time, Shisui wanted to tell every Uchiha that he, Shisui Uchiha, was strong—stronger than many Uchiha jonin!
Uchiha Fugaku's eyes flickered. He had not expected Shisui to give him another pleasant surprise.
The strength Shisui had displayed before was already enough to defeat every Uchiha and take first place in the martial tournament.
"Elder Seisei, it looks like first place in the martial tournament will most likely go to Shisui. Young people these days are truly impressive. I would feel quite pressured if I had to guide him," said the dovish elder with a chuckle.
The elders did not choose who they would guide themselves. The assignments had been determined by drawing lots before the martial tournament officially began. There were two pairs, first and fourth, and second and third. Through Uchiha Fugaku's behind-the-scenes arrangements, Uchiha Seisei had ultimately been assigned first and fourth place.
Guiding the first-place winner had originally been a good thing. It might leave a deep impression on an outstanding junior, but if first place was too strong, it was not necessarily a good thing. When their strengths were too close, it was difficult to provide proper guidance.
"Shisui is indeed outstanding." Even though he did not particularly like Shisui, Uchiha Seisei had to admit that Shisui ranked among the most exceptional geniuses in Uchiha history.
"Still, with my many years of training experience,