In the crowd, the lazy-looking Kakashi raised an eyebrow slightly and reluctantly stepped forward.
To be honest, Kakashi believed that even if Uchiha Tunan had awakened a one-tomoe Sharingan, he had merely gained an ocular technique.
Judging from his previous practical combat classes, this guy basically had zero real combat experience. There was no way he could be Kakashi's opponent.
Everyone present, including Mizuki Uno, thought the same.
"Have you thought this through? You've only just awakened your Sharingan," Mizuki Uno asked considerately.
In Mizuki Uno's opinion, Uchiha Obito should have been the most suitable person to spar with Uchiha Tunan.
After all, Uchiha Tunan had always been physically weak and could not use ninjutsu. A one-tomoe Sharingan could at most improve his dynamic vision.
Obito's physical condition was at least decent. The two of them should have been evenly matched.
Of course, given 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 only just pulled himself together, would lose confidence after being crushed by Kakashi.
"Don't worry, Sensei. Tianxiong-san often guided me. I couldn't bring it out before, but now I can."
Uchiha Tunan threw every doubt everyone might have later onto the deceased Uchiha Tenyu in advance.
In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi finished processing a document and took a puff of his pipe.
Then, as if recalling something, he took out the Ninja Academy report card from his drawer again.
"So he awakened the Sharingan."
Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes. Remembering that this afternoon's class was a practical combat exercise for first-year students, he put the report card back into the drawer.
He then placed the crystal ball before him, injected Chakra into it, and began watching.
At that moment, Kakashi and Uchiha Tunan stepped out of the crowd and exchanged hand seals.
The next second.
Whoosh~
Kakashi burst forward at astonishing speed, raising his fist as he charged toward Uchiha Tunan. He clearly intended to knock him down with one punch and quickly end this meaningless battle.
However, just as Kakashi's fist was about to make contact, Uchiha Tunan tilted his head slightly and simultaneously kicked hard at Kakashi's stomach.
"Smack."
Kakashi blocked Uchiha Tunan's kick with both palms stacked together, retreating several steps.
The contempt in his eyes for Uchiha Tunan was gone.
"Whoa~"
"They're both so fast! I couldn't even see clearly."
"How did Tunan block that?"
"Is the Sharingan really that powerful?"
Kakashi readied himself and pulled several Ninja Tools from his pouch, throwing them at Uchiha Tunan.
"Clang, clang, clang..."
The Ninja Tools collided with one another in midair, constantly changing their trajectories to interfere with Uchiha Tunan's judgment.
Uchiha Tunan gripped a kunai and charged toward Kakashi, weaving left and right as he dodged every Ninja Tool.
Kakashi's expression did not change. He held a kunai in a reverse grip with his right hand and lowered his body slightly.
Just as Uchiha Tunan reached Kakashi and raised his kunai to slash down at him, Kakashi made a move that no one expected.
Ignoring Uchiha Tunan directly in front of him, he spun around and stabbed upward behind himself.
Clang!
The two kunai locked against each other.
"What~?" Cries of alarm rang out from the crowd.
Uchiha Tunan had somehow appeared behind Kakashi and tried to launch a sneak attack, only for Kakashi to block it.
Meanwhile, the kunai held by the Uchiha Tunan who had charged at Kakashi had already touched Kakashi. The next second, he turned into a puff of white smoke.
Only a block of wood fell to the ground.
Seeing this, Mizuki Uno's eyes were filled with astonishment as he said in disbelief:
"While using the Clone Technique, his real body had already used the Substitution Technique to switch positions.
"At the same time, he used the Transformation Technique to turn the substitution log into the shape of a kunai.
"These are techniques only graduates can use, and only the best among them at that."
After his strike failed, Uchiha Tunan widened the distance between himself and Kakashi. His hands immediately blurred into afterimages as he began forming seals.
Naturally, Kakashi would not allow Uchiha Tunan to cast a ninjutsu. After throwing several Ninja Tools, he formed hand seals as well.
Uchiha Tunan's expression remained unchanged. His hands continued forming seals while his Sharingan clearly tracked the Ninja Tools' trajectories.
His feet remained still while his body and head swayed continuously, avoiding every Ninja Tool with perfect precision.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique."
A blazing fireball burst forth and smashed toward Kakashi.
By then, Kakashi had finished forming his seals as well. He slammed both hands onto the ground.
"Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall Technique."
The fireball crashed into the earthen wall but accomplished nothing.
Uchiha Tunan swayed slightly, pretending that his Chakra had been depleted.
Then he leaped into the air, dodging a hand that shot out from underground.
Seeing that his sneak attack had failed, Kakashi emerged from the earth as well.
"A genius. I never expected Uchiha Tunan to be a genius too. What a pleasant surprise."
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the scene in the crystal ball, a flash of delight appearing in his eyes before he said gravely:
"Anbu."
"Lord Hokage."
"Investigate Uchiha Tunan. Remember, do not expose yourselves."
"Yes."
On the training field, Kakashi stood calmly in place rather than attacking again. He said flatly:
"Tunan, do you still want to continue? The Sharingan is indeed powerful, but your Chakra should already be depleted."
Uchiha Tunan panted heavily as though he were exhausted, then gave a bitter smile.
He put away his kunai, rested both hands on his knees, and bowed to Kakashi.
"I didn't expect you to be this strong, Kakashi. It seems I'll have to work twice as hard if I want a chance to catch up to you."
Seeing this, Kakashi put away his kunai as well, returning to his usual lazy appearance as he walked back into the crowd.
Although Uchiha Tunan still had strength left, he had already demonstrated his value and potential today. His goal had been achieved.
If he truly defeated Kakashi, what he displayed would no longer be potential, but strength.
After all, possessing overly powerful strength immediately after awakening the Sharingan would have been a little too exaggerated.
Being able to contend with Kakashi for a while before suffering a disheartening defeat was the best approach.
"Kakashi wins this spar, but Tunan also performed exceptionally well.
"Kakashi receives an A+, and Tunan receives an A.
"You two should go rest under the shade first."
Mizuki Uno wore a smile, clearly satisfied beyond measure with both of their performances.
There was no need to mention Kakashi. He was the village's publicly recognized genius.
As a teacher, Mizuki Uno had always liked the polite and diligent Uchiha Tunan.
Now that Uchiha Tunan had displayed such extraordinary ninja talent, Mizuki Uno found him more pleasing to the eye the more he looked at him.
Half an hour later, in the Hokage's office.
An Anbu appeared before Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Lord Hokage, I have just investigated Uchiha Tunan's background and experiences. I also searched his home."
"Mm. Was there 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.
"They both once served in the Konoha Military Police Force and volunteered to go to the front lines not long ago.
"Additionally, I found a large number of ninja books purchased from bookstores in Uchiha Tunan's home, stored in drawers.
"Books about the deeds of the past Hokage were placed beside his bed. There was also a copy of Will of Fire personally signed by Lord Hokage on the living room table.
"I also found Uchiha Tunan's diary."
After delivering his report, the Anbu handed Uchiha Tunan's diary to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
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