Uchiha Kei: I already have energy-applaud if you understand

A year ago, the news of Kyosuke's death shocked many people.

Many were saddened, but the one most affected was undoubtedly his invincible army.

The entire legion numbered nearly two hundred, most of whom were proficient in the Ninjutsu Chidori, and three of them Jonin whose strength was extraordinary.

Such a force was coveted not only by Clan Leader Tajima, but also by Rei Uchiha, who lived far to the south.

One can imagine the immense pressure that Izumi and Maya, as Deputy Army Commander, must have been under.

Rei Uchiha alright; he still cared about his reputation and didn't want his former subordinates to look down on him.

Even when trying to win them over or offer incentives, they adopted a gradual approach, intending to integrate the entire team from within.

In contrast Tajima Uchiha completely abandoned all pretense of dignity, practically forcing Maya to surrender at knifepoint.

Uchiha Izumi was aloof and not good with words, so when Kyosuke was away, Maya usually took care of all the affairs.

When news of Kyosuke's death was learned, there were several small-scale disturbances within the legion.

Not everyone has the courage to resist the temptations of power and fame.

Not to mention, the legion's future was already uncertain after Kyosuke's death.

Soon, clansmen began to use various excuses to leave the legion, thus completely breaking away from Kyosuke's faction.

After several upheavals, the team was reduced to only 135 people, with most of the departing members joining the Clan Leader's ranks.

Having tasted success, Tajima Uchiha decided to go all the way and ordered the complete disbandment of the Kyosuke Legion, intending to swallow it whole.

However, he still underestimated Kyosuke's charm.

Neither fame nor power could tempt them; how could a mere order possibly convince those 135 staunch supporters?

Faced with disbandment and transfer orders, the entire group fought to the end, determined not to grant Tuanjima's wish even at the cost of their lives.

For the first month... Tajima personally came over every day to inquire about their well-being, treating the soldiers with more affection than his own two sons.

In the second month... Tajima began to work with families. Every few days, the families of ninjas belonging to the Kyosuke Legion would send them various supplies and constantly tell them about the benefits of joining the Clan Leader.

In the third month... Tajima's patience gradually ran out.

He felt that these guys were a bit stubborn and unresponsive.

Is such loyalty and righteousness really necessary for a dead man?

That stuff can't be eaten as a meal.

When he said this, he probably never considered why he couldn't share his signature techniques with his subordinates.

The saying "a disciple who learns from his apprentice will starve his master" holds true in any world, which is why Kyosuke's actions are so precious.

It goes without saying what level of Ninjutsu Chidori is.

When they learned that Kyosuke was willing to teach for free, everyone could hardly believe their ears.

This is like joining a company as a low-level salesperson, only to have the boss generously give you a portion of the original shares of a listed company as a bonus.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense should understand the importance of gratitude.

So what if the Army Commander is dead? As long as we are here, the legion will live on forever.

Neither coercion nor enticement could shake the unwavering will of the 135 men on Tuandao Island.

Seeing that his conspiracy was ultimately thwarted, he simply waved his hand and directly dispatched Kyosuke Legion to the front lines.

The Fūma, Hatake, and Inuzuka Clan Family in the western part of the Land of Fire are stirring up trouble, and they occasionally have minor Uchiha.

Tajima's intention was clear: you guys think you're so tough, then go ahead and fight to the death.

Maya couldn't refuse the Clan Leader's war order; otherwise, it would be treason.

Left with no other choice, she led her legion to the western battlefield, where she began to scheme and fight among various tribes, frequently engaging in large-scale melees.

Without Kyosuke in command, the legion has effectively lost its former Kamui in killing people.

After six months of war, the legion now has only 105 men left, with 30 of them forever remaining on the western frontier.

Even though Uchiha Maya earned the nickname "Bloody Rose," and even though they gained the reputation of being the strongest hundred-man army, it was all for naught and could not bring back the lives of those thirty comrades.

Seeing that his plot had failed, Tajima Uchiha started causing trouble again.

He planned to use Uchiha Kei to control Kyosuke Legion.

That's right, it's that cousin who's always plotting to kill Kyosuke.

He learned the complete Chidori from a traitor and awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan by fueled by the resentment in his heart.

There was also the Clan Leader Tajima's tireless cultivation and the two-year-long teaching by the "Demon Father" teacher.

Uchiha Kei now possesses combat strength comparable to that of Jonin.

While not on par with the Uchiha Three Prodigies, they were far superior to other ninjas of their age.

As the saying goes, family scandals should not be aired in public. Apart from Izumi and Maya, no one else knew the specifics of Kyosuke's relationship with him.

Therefore, Uchiha Kei did indeed have the opportunity to join the Legion by virtue of his status as his cousin.

The prerequisite is that you can gain the approval of the two Deputy Army Commander.

Others might not know, but how could Maya not know what kind of person Uchiha Kei was?

Upon learning that the other party wanted to join the legion, he was immediately rejected, citing his insufficient strength as the reason.

Little did he know, this move was exactly what he wanted.

Seizing on a loophole in Maya's words, Uchiha Kei asked in front of many people whether defeating the two would qualify him to join the legion.

To avoid offending others, he intentionally or unintentionally brought up the two men's identities, pointing out that they were originally Madara Uchiha.

The implication is that your origins are also questionable, so let's not accuse each other.

Seeing this, Maya knew she couldn't avoid it any longer, and in the end, she accepted Uchiha Kei's invitation to a match.

In their first encounter, Maya, relying on her years of experience Jonin, successfully defeated her opponent using Genjutsu.

Leaving behind the words "Let's fight again tomorrow," Uchiha Kei returned to the Clan Leader, where Tajima began to personally guide his training.

In response to the improvement in his Genjutsu abilities, they continued to enhance the Cells activation of his Lightning Release and even taught him their Unique Technique Fire Release Ninjutsu.

With the Sharingan's memory function and his own remarkable talent, Uchiha Kei's strength began to improve rapidly.

At 15 years old, Uchiha Kei could already be considered a young powerhouse in the Warring States Period.

After physical development is complete, Taijutsu gradually approach the level of adult powerhouses, and the foundation is far superior to that of a teenager.

In just two months, Uchiha Kei's strength increased dramatically, and in his second challenge, he defeated Bloody Rose by a narrow margin.

"Now you have nothing to say, right?" He looked extremely smug.

In the past year, Bloody Rose has gained considerable fame and is showing signs of becoming the face of the Western Frontier Legion.

If he defeats his opponent in front of everyone today, it's equivalent to taking over Maya's fame entirely.

He, Uchiha Kei, finally succeeded in standing at the pinnacle of his Family.

Of course, he didn't get too carried away, because there was still a huge mountain to climb ahead.

That was Uchiha Izumi, whose strength had reached the Jonin, and who was the second strongest fighter in the Kyosuke Legion.

A few days later, in the challenge, Uchiha Kei a complete and unexpected defeat.

The situation was even worse than the first time he challenged Maya. The two were vastly different in strength and were not even in the same league.

Having no time to continue teaching, Tajima silently left him with a message.

"If we can't win within six months, Uchiha Chō will become Madara's wife."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kei nearly went berserk on the spot, and it also made Tajima realize that this kid really cared about his girlfriend.

If you want to surpass that person, conventional training methods definitely won't work, so you need to put a lock on his mind.

Love and hate have always been the best ways to motivate people to improve.

As it happens, Uchiha Kei possessed both.

His hatred for Kyosuke drives him to constantly push his limits and grow stronger.

His love for Uchiha Chō would also unleash astonishing energy.

To accomplish what seemed impossible, and to surpass the powerful Uchiha Izumi within six months.

To surpass his opponent, what does he need: Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, or Genjutsu?

No, it's energy.

With equally diligent training, was it determination that truly propelled him to defeat his opponent?

No, it's energy.

Why was Uchiha Kei ignored while Uchiha Kyosuke became a respected Army Commander?

Because they've already activated their energy!

Today, he defeated Maya using love and hatred as his foundation; tomorrow, when he unleashes his full power, he will defeat Tajima Uchiha and Butsuma Senju.

Because Uchiha Kei already possessed the energy.

Listen to the applause!

Inspired by the success philosophy of Clan Leader Tajima, Uchiha Kei began the most arduous training period of his life.

To prove he was no less capable than Kyosuke, and to protect the woman he loved, he walked the line between life and death every day.

Using death as fertilizer, he successfully cultivated a terrifying power beyond anyone's imagination.

Six months passed in the blink of an eye. When Uchiha Kei reappeared, almost no one could connect this man, who reeked of blood, with the man he once was.

"This battle will decide the outcome." Looking at his opponent with indifferent eyes, Uchiha Kei said calmly, "If I lose, I will disappear from your sight."

"Okay." Uchiha Izumi remained silent, simply nodding in agreement, and the two immediately stepped forward to fight.

This battle was exceptionally fierce, with both sides possessing roughly equal strength. The former was highly experienced, while the latter was determined to fight to the death.

In the final moments, the two unleashed their full power to activate Chidori, completing a furious long-distance assault.

In terms of Chakra accumulation, Uchiha Izumi has always held a clear advantage, and this clash was completed under his guidance.

Normally, the likely outcome would be that the opponent would be the first to exhaust themselves, but an unexpected event occurred at the crucial moment.

"Ki-kun, hang in there!" His girlfriend, who rushed over upon hearing the news, seemed to inject a dose of adrenaline into Uchiha Kei, who was on the verge of collapse.

Izumi clearly saw that the veins on the other person's forehead bulged out all at once in an instant, and countless blood vessels Sharingan, making him look like a vengeful ghost that was about to devour its prey.

Boom!

A violent Chakra surge erupted, and both figures were sent flying backward.

Uchiha Izumi knelt on the ground, unable to stand up, while Uchiha Kei, with his terrifying willpower, struggled to his feet.

"Ah!!!"

With a roar, he successfully released all the pressure that had accumulated over the past six months.

But before his shouting could stop, someone rushed in from outside.

"Brothers, brothers, big news! Kyosuke Legion is still alive!"

Inside the courtyard, Uchiha Kei's roar abruptly ceased.