The Might of Ninjutsu Revealed

Sai used the Clone Technique to evade Yamashiro Aoba's attack, putting over a hundred meters of distance between them before hiding behind a large tree, a short sword held defensively in front of him.

Fujiwara Chima also hid herself in the distance.

However, neither of them knew that Yamashiro Aoba was monitoring everything around them.

"Uchiha Yu, so you were hiding here."

Information from a Summoning Beast crow echoed in Yamashiro Aoba's mind, revealing that Yu was hiding atop a large tree to his front left.

Yamashiro Aoba didn't expose Yu immediately, instead quickly forming several hand seals.

[Secret Technique—Stone Needles]

Secret Technique—Stone Needles was Yamashiro Aoba's unique ninjutsu. It involved piercing the enemy's body with two kunai attached to a black rope that could transmit Chakra, while simultaneously inputting his own Chakra to immobilize the enemy.

Of course, the Secret Technique—Stone Needles he was using now was a simplified version, as having two kunai stuck inside the body wasn't exactly pleasant.

He didn't need kunai to deal with a Genin; his specially made black rope would suffice to subdue him.

Yu, standing atop the tree, felt conflicted looking at Yamashiro Aoba on the ground. Seeing his teammates working so hard, he didn't want to slack off and felt he had to show some ability.

I don't need an overpowered skill, just a representative ninjutsu of the Uchiha!

Yu thought, then activated the two Chakra Hearts within his body.

Next, Yu's hands swiftly formed hand seals: Snake-Goat-Monkey-Boar-Horse-Tiger...

[Fire Release—Great Fireball Technique]

After a four-second casting time, a stream of flames erupted from Yu's mouth and instantly expanded in the air.

"What is this?"

Yamashiro Aoba had guessed Yu was about to use the Great Fireball Technique when he saw the hand seals. He knew this technique himself; after all, being a confidant of the Hokage had its advantages, such as being able to learn the Uchiha clan's exclusive ninjutsu.

However, his Great Fireball Technique was still somewhat different from Yu's. Yu was using an improved version of the Great Fireball Technique developed by the Uchiha.

Yamashiro Aoba hadn't paid much attention to Yu's Great Fireball Technique initially. He figured a Genin wouldn't be able to unleash much power, and he could easily dodge it with his abilities.

But in the next moment, Yamashiro Aoba understood he had been mistaken. What was this fireball, akin to the sun, before him? Even he couldn't unleash a Great Fireball Technique with such power.

The Great Fireball Technique Yu unleashed had a diameter of over five meters, larger than a house.

The fireball came into contact with Yamashiro Aoba's black rope, and the intense heat instantly ignited the rope.

This scene unfolded in mere seconds. Yamashiro Aoba had no choice but to dodge backward; being hit by this fireball would mean his death.

Fortunately, Yu had no intention of killing Yamashiro Aoba. Otherwise, even if Yamashiro Aoba dodged this attack, he would have been injured.

"BOOM..."

A massive explosion sounded, followed by countless flames scattering in all directions. The surrounding forest instantly turned into a sea of fire.

"Uchiha Yu possesses such immense power. This is already more potent than the ninjutsu used by an average Jonin. Is Uchiha Yu another genius like Kakashi or Uchiha Itachi?" Yamashiro Aoba murmured, gazing at the flames ahead. Geniuses like Kakashi and Uchiha Itachi were deeply etched in his mind, beings he could never surpass no matter how hard he tried.

Soon, Yamashiro Aoba's eyes widened as he remembered something.

"My bell."

Yamashiro Aoba quickly looked towards the burning area. However, before he could salvage the situation, Yu was already beside him, holding the bell.

"Ting-a-ling..."

Hearing the clear chime of the bell, Yamashiro Aoba felt his face flush. He had failed the ninja academy test, something unprecedented in all of Konoha. If this news got out, how would he face his comrades in the future?

"Teacher Aoba, have we passed your test?" Yu asked, standing before Yamashiro Aoba with a smile, handing him the bell.

"You... passed."

Yamashiro Aoba reached out and took the bell. Though he was reluctant to admit it, the facts were undeniable.

Looking at the young man before him, Yamashiro Aoba understood that another brilliant ninja prodigy had emerged in Konoha.

However, Yu's identity gave Yamashiro Aoba a strange feeling. He understood the circumstances behind the Uchiha clan's extermination. Furthermore, his role as the leader of Team 99 was to monitor Yu. Now, he finally understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose in having him observe Yu.

Another brilliant genius from the Uchiha clan had caused panic among Konoha's higher-ups.

The fire in the distance grew larger. This was a forest filled with towering trees and dense vegetation. If left unchecked, the consequences would be dire.

Yu naturally wouldn't let the flames rage on; he had to take responsibility for his actions. He stood in front of the fire and formed hand seals: "Water Release—Waterfall Technique."

This was a C-rank ninjutsu with moderate power, but with enough Chakra infused, it could summon a large amount of water.

After using the Water Release—Waterfall Technique, a water cascade appeared above the fire, its momentum no less than the previous Great Fireball Technique.

A large volume of water poured down, instantly extinguishing the flames. All that remained were wisps of smoke rising into the air.

Although the vegetation here was burned, it would only take a short time for the area to regain its vitality.

Sai and Fujiwara Chima also emerged from their hiding spots, their eyes fixed on Yu. They had naturally witnessed the scene just moments ago.

They could hardly believe such a powerful ninjutsu came from Yu.

Sai looked at Yu, his signature fake smile gone, replaced by surprise and shock. Now he understood why Danzo had sent him to monitor Yu. However, he also knew that his future surveillance missions would require extreme caution; any slip-up could cost him his life.

Fujiwara Chima, looking at Yu, was reminded of the enemy ninjas on the battlefield. Even though her clan's ninjas had fought with all their might, they were no different from lambs to the slaughter against those opponents. The power disparity had already decided the outcome of their battles.

Yet, this boy, barely older than herself, possessed the strength she had always longed for.

Yu, on the other hand, grinned at them, showing no unusual reaction to the power he had revealed.

He knew his objective had been achieved: to show Konoha that he possessed great power. He wanted to see what decision Konoha would make regarding him.