Battle of Geniuses: Anbu Investigation

In the crowd, Kakashi, with a lazy expression, raised an eyebrow and reluctantly stepped forward.

To be honest, in Kakashi's opinion, even if Uchiha Tunan had awakened the single-tomoe Sharingan, it was just an extra eye technique.

From previous practical combat classes, this person's actual combat experience was basically zero, and he was no match for him at all.

Everyone present, including Mizuki Uno, thought the same.

"Have you thought it through? You just awakened the Sharingan," Mizuki Uno asked solicitously.

Actually, in Mizuki Uno's mind, Uchiha Obito would have been the most suitable opponent for Uchiha Tunan to spar with.

After all, Uchiha Tunan's physical condition had always been poor, and he didn't know any ninjutsu. His single-tomoe Sharingan could at most enhance his dynamic vision.

Obito, at least, had decent physical condition, and their fight should have been evenly matched.

Of course, considering Uchiha Tunan's potential, he might have a chance to catch up to Kakashi in the future, but clearly not now.

Mizuki Uno was a little worried that Uchiha Tunan, who had just pulled himself together, would lose confidence if Kakashi beat him up.

"Teacher, don't worry. Uchiha Tenyu often guided me. I couldn't perform before, but now I can."

Uchiha Tunan preemptively attributed any doubts that might arise later to the deceased Uchiha Tenyu.

In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi finished processing a document and took a puff of his cigarette.

He suddenly remembered something and took out the Ninja Academy report card from his drawer again.

"He awakened the Sharingan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes. He recalled that the afternoon's lesson was a practical combat drill for the first-year students, and he put the report card back in the drawer.

Then, he placed the crystal ball in front of him, infused it with chakra, and began to watch.

At this moment, Kakashi and Uchiha Tunan walked out of the crowd and formed a hand seal.

The next second.

Swish~

Kakashi erupted with astonishing speed, raising his fist and charging rapidly at Uchiha Tunan, clearly intending to knock him down with one punch and end this meaningless fight quickly.

However, the moment Kakashi's fist was about to connect, Uchiha Tunan slightly dodged his head and simultaneously kicked Kakashi hard in the stomach.

"Thwack."

Kakashi blocked Uchiha Tunan's kick with his stacked palms, retreating a distance.

The contempt in his eyes for Uchiha Tunan was gone.

"Wow~"

"They're both so fast, I couldn't even see clearly."

"How did Tunan block it?"

"Is the Sharingan really that powerful?"

Kakashi stood on guard, took out several ninja tools from his pouch, and threw them at Uchiha Tunan.

"Clink, clink, clink..."

The ninja tools collided in the air, constantly changing their trajectories to disrupt Uchiha Tunan's judgment.

Uchiha Tunan, holding a kunai, charged towards Kakashi, dodging left and right, evading each ninja tool.

Kakashi's expression remained unchanged. He reverse-gripped a kunai in his right hand and crouched slightly.

Just as Uchiha Tunan reached Kakashi and raised his kunai to slash at him, Kakashi made a move that surprised everyone.

Ignoring Uchiha Tunan in front of him, he turned and thrust upwards and backward.

"Clang!"

The two kunai locked together.

"What the~" a cry of surprise came from the crowd.

Uchiha Tunan had, at some unknown point, appeared behind Kakashi, attempting a sneak attack, but Kakashi had blocked him.

And the kunai in Uchiha Tunan's hand, which had been aimed at Kakashi, touched him the next second and dissolved into a cloud of white mist.

Only a wooden log fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Mizuki Uno's eyes were filled with astonishment, and he said disbelievingly:

"He used the Clone Technique while simultaneously using the Substitution Technique to swap positions.

And he used the Transformation Technique to make the replacement log look like a kunai.

This is a technique only graduates can perform, and even then, only the top students among them."

Uchiha Tunan's attack failed, and he created distance from Kakashi, his hands blurring as he began forming hand seals.

Kakashi naturally wouldn't let Uchiha Tunan cast ninjutsu. After throwing several ninja tools, he also formed hand seals.

Uchiha Tunan's expression remained unchanged, his hand seals continuing. His Sharingan saw the trajectory of the ninja tools.

Uchiha Tunan's feet remained still, but his body and head swayed continuously, perfectly avoiding all the ninja tools.

"Fire Style, Great Fireball Technique."

A scorching fireball spewed out, hurtling towards Kakashi.

Kakashi, having already finished his hand seals, slammed his palms onto the ground.

"Earth Style, Earth Flow Wall Technique."

The fireball collided with the Earth Flow Wall, but failed to make even a scratch.

Uchiha Tunan staggered, feigning exhaustion of his chakra.

Then, he leaped up, dodging the hands that shot out from underground.

Seeing that his surprise attack had failed, Kakashi also emerged from the earth.

"A genius… I didn't expect Uchiha Tunan to be a genius too. What a pleasant surprise."

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the scene in the crystal ball, a hint of joy in his eyes. He then said gravely:

"Anbu."

"Lord Hokage."

"Go investigate Uchiha Tunan. Remember, do not reveal yourselves."

"Yes."

On the training ground, Kakashi stood calmly in place, not launching another attack. Instead, he said lightly:

"Tunan, do you want to keep sparring? The Sharingan is indeed powerful, but your chakra should be depleted by now."

Uchiha Tunan gasped for air, appearing utterly exhausted. He gave a wry smile.

Putting away his kunai, he placed his hands on his knees and bowed to Kakashi.

"I didn't expect you to be so strong, Kakashi. It seems I'll have to work twice as hard just to have a chance of catching up to you."

Seeing this, Kakashi also put away his kunai, resuming his usual lazy demeanor as he walked back into the crowd.

Although Uchiha Tunan still had some energy left, he had already shown his potential value today. His objective had been achieved.

If he had actually managed to defeat Kakashi, it would have demonstrated his strength rather than just his potential.

After all, possessing such immense power right after awakening the Sharingan would be too unbelievable.

Being able to hold his own against Kakashi for a bit before ultimately losing was the best course of action.

"Kakashi wins this sparring match, but Tunan also performed exceptionally well. Kakashi receives an A+ rating, and Tunan receives an A. You two should go rest under the shade of the trees first."

Mizuki Uno's face was wreathed in smiles; he was clearly extremely pleased with both their performances.

Kakashi, needless to say, was already recognized as the village's genius prodigy.

As their teacher, Mizuki Uno had always had a good impression of the polite and diligent Uchiha Tunan.

Now that Uchiha Tunan had also displayed incredible ninja talent, Mizuki Uno found him even more agreeable the more he looked at him.

Half an hour later, in the Hokage's office.

An Anbu operative appeared before Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Lord Hokage, your subordinate has just investigated Uchiha Tunan's background and also searched his home."

"Hmm, did you find anything unusual?"

"There was nothing unusual about his background. He is a genuine member of the Uchiha clan. His father is Uchiha Genbo, and his mother is Uchiha Nanako. Both of them were previously part of the Konoha Military Police Force and volunteered to head to the front lines not long ago. Furthermore, a large number of ninja books purchased from bookstores were found in Uchiha Tunan's home, kept in a drawer. On his bedside table were books detailing the deeds of past Hokage. On the living room coffee table was a copy of the Will of Fire, personally signed by you, Lord Hokage. Your subordinate also found Uchiha Tunan's diary."

After reporting, the Anbu operative handed Uchiha Tunan's diary to Hiruzen Sarutobi.