Journey from the Hidden Leaf
Chapter 16

Victory

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"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

A fireball appeared, charging towards Neji.

No time to be surprised, Neji dodged hard to the left, trying to avoid the fireball.

However, Kagami had just said he used all his chakra in these few seconds, and while Kagami's chakra wasn't much, it wasn't so little that one Great Fireball would deplete it.

Chakra gathered in his feet, Body Flicker Technique!

In an instant, Kagami appeared to Neji's left, then formed more Hand Seals.

Snake – Monkey – Rooster – Boar – Horse – Tiger.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

A pincer attack of two Great Fireballs!

Neji had just dodged hard to the left, and now his new strength hadn't recovered, while the inertia from dodging left was still present. At this moment, Neji truly had nowhere left to dodge these two fireballs!

"This is the end!!"

Iruka shouted, then used Body Flicker Technique to disappear from his spot.

The next second, the two fireballs collided, creating a large wave of fire that stunned the surrounding students. Some turned and fled in fear. After all, there were no protective facilities on the training ground, and these two fireballs could have easily reached the crowd. If Kagami hadn't deliberately controlled the distance to make the two fireballs collide, those students would have been in trouble. Of course, Kagami would have been in trouble too.

Others were so scared they sat on the ground and cried. If the flames had been any larger, they would have been affected.

On the other side, Iruka returned to his original spot, and with him was Hyuga Neji. Although Kagami was panting heavily, and Hyuga Neji was completely unharmed, everyone knew who had won. If Iruka hadn't intervened, Neji's fate would definitely not have been good.

Neji naturally understood this too. He looked at Kagami in shock, never imagining that a junior a year younger than him had already learned Ninjutsu, and furthermore, Ninjutsu with nature transformation!

"The winner is Uchiha Kagami!"

Iruka announced the result, looking at Kagami with disbelief.

In the crowd of onlookers, a boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes stared intently at Kagami, as if wanting to remember him forever.

"Uchiha Kagami, huh? I've got it. Sooner or later, I'll challenge you and defeat you!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

Sasuke spoke excitedly.

"As expected of Kagami!"

In the Hokage's Office, the Third Hokage sighed and turned off the crystal.

"It seems that soon, Iruka will come to discuss matters with me."

This battle made everyone realize that the Uchiha clan had produced another extraordinary genius.

To learn Ninjutsu with nature transformation at the young age of six and a half was truly remarkable.

After that, because Kagami had set off a fireball on the training ground, no training was conducted for the entire day. Kagami and his classmates spent the day leisurely in the classroom, just like when school first started.

After school, Kagami went to the usual training ground as always. Shisui was also waiting for him there as usual.

He reached into his newly equipped ninja tool pouch, pulled out a kunai, and attacked Shisui.

A while later, the battle ended with Kagami raising his hands in surrender.

303 losses, 0 wins.

Shisui tilted his head and returned the kunai Kagami had just thrown.

"What, you just had a great victory today, aren't you going to rest?"

"Huh? Brother Shisui, you already know?"

"Hahaha, don't underestimate your big brother. I'm in the Anbu, after all. My information is still quite reliable."

Kagami scratched his head.

"Actually, it wasn't much of a victory. For me, the greatest victory is to defeat you, Brother Shisui, one day. I won't slack off my training until I defeat you!"

Shisui chuckled and tapped Kagami's forehead.

"You're quite ambitious. Alright, I'll be waiting for you to defeat me. However, even after you defeat me, you mustn't slack off your training."

"Mhm, mhm."

Shisui thought for a moment and then said, "By the way, to encourage you, how about this: when you defeat me, I'll give you a gift!"

Kagami smiled.

"Then you have to keep your word, Brother Shisui."

"Of course!"

"By the way, Brother Shisui, can I ask what gift you plan to give me?"

"Hmm, let me think. How about this short sword behind me?"

"Wow, Brother Shisui, you really said it. Now that you've said it, the anticipation is much less."

"Ah, ha ha ha, is that so? Well then, I'll think of a different gift for you then."

"A promise?"

"A promise!"

Afterward, as usual, after finishing his training with Shisui, the moonlight shone on Kagato, illuminating his path home.

Yuko Uchiha, as always, was anxiously peering out the door, waiting for Kagato to return. Upon seeing him, she couldn't help but scold him again, constantly telling him not to come home so late in the future. Kagato could only nod in agreement.

She had said these words countless times, yet she never tired of saying them every day. Kagato listened patiently every day. As a transmigrator, Kagato naturally knew what was precious. Words repeated daily might annoy you when you have them, but if you suddenly lost them one day, all that would follow would be endless sorrow.

Humans only realize what is truly precious after they lose it.

"Oh, Kagato, you're back. I heard you defeated the Hyuga clan's genius. Good, keep up the effort."

Takashi Uchiha said with a slight smile. Although his words were just "good," the overwhelming satisfaction in his eyes couldn't be concealed.

Kagato scratched his head. It was the first time he had seen his father so pleased. He didn't know what to say, so he just scratched his head and smiled faintly.

Takashi Uchiha was clearly very happy at this moment. Although it wasn't visible on his face, a father's love is like that, caring for you subtly.

"Alright, don't just stand there. Go eat. Your mother is keeping your food warm for you."

His words didn't convey much concern, but his actions showed he didn't want his son to go hungry for even a moment longer, urging him to eat.

"Exactly, exactly. What are you talking to him about? Hurry up and eat, eating is important."

Yuko Uchiha also urged him from the side.

Kagato smiled helplessly and nodded.

"Okay, Mother, Father. I'll go eat now."

"Mm, go ahead."

Takashi Uchiha said calmly.

While Kagato was enjoying his family's warmth, in a dark underground room in Konoha.

The man covering his right eye with white cloth opened his left eye slightly and glanced back.

"How is it?"

This man was, of course, Danzō. Behind Danzō, a Root ninja knelt on one knee, head bowed. Upon hearing Danzō's question, he immediately replied.

"Uchiha Kagato merely trained with Uchiha Shisui for a while and then returned."

Danzō's eyes narrowed. After a moment, he closed them again.

"Mm, I understand. You may go."

"Yes!"

The Root ninja disappeared, leaving Danzō alone in the dark space.

"It seems Shisui and the others didn't discuss the current relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha with that Uchiha Kagato."

After speaking, he fell silent. After a long while, Danzō slowly spoke again.

"This won't do. He needs to know the current relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha. Then, he must either stand with Konoha, or… Hmph. If he stands with the Uchiha, I, an old man, cannot just watch such a genius grow."

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