The Uchiha Bloodline had strengthened...
The dojutsu in Seisui's Sharingan and the Chakra within his body grew increasingly abundant.
Though the Uchiha Clan excelled in dojutsu and were descendants of those who inherited the Sage Eyes, their Chakra reserves were actually quite considerable. They merely fell short of the Senju and Uzumaki Clan, who had inherited the Sage Body.
"With my enhanced Uchiha Bloodline combined with the incomplete Senju Sage Body I possess, my Chakra reserves could be considered ample even among Jonin..."
"My dojutsu has improved considerably too. Not just my Chakra and Sharingan—even my body has become stronger."
"This Uchiha Bloodline enhancement should have been tailored to Obito's talent."
Seisui moved his body, now brimming with power, but frowned.
He was not particularly satisfied with this reward...
Starting with Shisui, Seisui had realized that the system's rules were rather strict. The rewards triggered by provoking a Target of Confrontation depended not only on the target's talent, but also on their strength at the time.
Shisui, one of the future strongest Mangekyo Uchiha, had been pushed by Seisui until his emotions were maxed out, yet he had barely yielded all of his Genjutsu talent and his Double Tomoe Sharingan.
That was already the limit Shisui could be squeezed for at not even five years old.
But Obito was different...
In Seisui's eyes, Obito was a mine full of treasures. Even if he was not yet eight and could not compare to Tobirama Senju, there should at least have been more!
"Looks like I might have to help Obito grow stronger, so he can feel pain again..."
"Is he too young, with some talents not yet awakened..."
"Or does this simp, Obito Uchiha, still harbor unrealistic fantasies about Rin Nohara?" Seisui studied Obito Uchiha, whose smile had frozen as he stood there dumbfounded, and became increasingly convinced that he had found the truth.
Perhaps both were factors, but the latter probably accounted for most of it.
At that moment, Obito Uchiha carefully restrained the emotions that had erupted when his Sharingan awakened. As if afraid of frightening Rin Nohara, he forced out a smile uglier than crying.
Rin Nohara seemed to have come to her senses, but she still frowned and said softly, "Obito, calm down. Qingshui-kun didn't do anything to me..."
"He only fought me normally and even treated my injuries. Why did you think he hurt me?"
Obito Uchiha wore a forced smile, desperately suppressing the anger flaring up inside him again, not daring to argue.
Iruka Umino, who had barely calmed down from his shock, channeled Chakra into his throat. His powerful voice overwhelmed the noisy crowd. "Quiet! Maintain order! You're all future shinobi—what are you all chattering about?"
"Obito Uchiha, I am pleasantly surprised by your talent, but remember this: a Konoha shinobi's foremost duty is to obey the village's orders. You tried to interfere with the final examination just now. When you return, reflect on your actions seriously."
Obito nodded perfunctorily, looking completely unconcerned.
Iruka Umino sighed helplessly. This was the Shinobi World, where everything was decided by strength.
A Double Tomoe Obito Uchiha held far greater value and status for the village than a Ninja Academy teacher like him, from any perspective...
The weak found it difficult to lecture the strong.
"Alright, today's arena matches have only just begun. Seisui will remain on the stage. We will continue with the drawing!"
"Teacher Iruka, I request to challenge Seisui Uchiha!" Obito Uchiha stepped forward, raised his arm high, and shouted confidently, even giving Seisui a provocative glance.
"Denied! Rules are rules, Obito Uchiha. Watch yourself!" Iruka Umino was growing angry as he sternly rebuked him. "Perhaps you already possess the aptitude and strength of a Chunin, but you still have much to learn about the character required of a shinobi!"
"Don't forget, the Third Hokage is watching this examination!"
Only upon hearing the words Third Hokage did Obito Uchiha reluctantly lower his hand, wearing an expression that said Seisui could escape today, but not forever.
"Seisui, you've stirred up trouble..." Tobirama Senju said slowly. "Since this brat named Obito Uchiha awakened his Sharingan, I have been watching him closely."
"From my experience studying the history of the Uchiha Clan, he is absolutely a typical case: talented, yet extremely obsessive. You believe I was unfair to the Uchiha Clan, but through him, you will understand why I acted as I did..."
"I cannot guarantee that he will fall into darkness and stray down an evil path, but he will definitely latch onto you. And if more variables arise in the future, you will learn just how troublesome it is to be targeted by a powerful madman, and how much harm he can bring to the village and shinobi clans..."
Seisui was somewhat surprised. Curious, he asked, "Tobirama, are you worried about me? Don't worry. I'm cultivating according to your example."
"Just a Double Tomoe Uchiha—if you teach me the Flying Thunder God Technique, I can beat even a Mangekyo for you to see..."
Tobirama Senju rolled his eyes.
Who would care about an irritating brat like you?
I would rather you died!
Yet the corner of Tobirama Senju's mouth curled up unconsciously. He strongly agreed with Seisui's words and could not help snorting. "Brat, those words are quite reasonable. As long as it isn't Madara Uchiha, even that bastard Uchiha Izuna could do nothing to me!"
"Well said. So when will you teach me the Flying Thunder God Technique?"
"You should just die at the hands of this Obito Uchiha..."
"Heh, so you don't want me protecting Konoha? Where's your Will of Fire, brat?"
"...You're the brat, bastard!"
While Seisui and Tobirama Senju bickered happily.
Iruka Umino shook his head helplessly and took out the second slip from the box. He mistook "Yamanaka Noya" for "Obito Uchiha," his pupils suddenly shrinking. After struggling for a moment, he slowly read aloud:
"Obito Uchiha!"
The atmosphere across the entire arena instantly exploded!
Obito Uchiha cheered outright, clenched his fist tightly, and hopped into the arena. As if he had already won, he shouted, "Hmph, trying to run? Seisui Uchiha, fate has decreed that I teach you a lesson!"
"And you, Kakashi, you bastard! You actually dared threaten me just now. In a moment, I'll use my Sharingan to show you what a true genius is!"
Iruka Umino narrowed his eyes and quietly said to Kakashi Hatake, "Kakashi Hatake, make sure the students are safe later."
"Alright, Seisui, Obito, are you ready?"
After receiving confirmation from both sides, Iruka Umino said solemnly, "The second match, begin!"
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