Although Uchiha Hikari possessed the dynamic vision and predictive abilities of the Mangekyō Sharingan, Naruto had far greater combat experience, along with the speed and strength boosts granted by Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.
Most of Uchiha Hikari's attacks were calmly neutralized by Naruto.
Yet Naruto's seemingly casual counterattacks often forced her to evade with all her strength.
Then Hikari seized an opening, leaped backward, and formed hand seals with both hands.
"Fire Style: Dragon Flame Singing Technique!"
Several scorching fire dragons roared toward Naruto from different directions, sealing off every route of escape.
Naruto's expression remained calm. In an instant, several golden arms formed from Nine-Tails Chakra extended from behind him, positioning themselves like shields to precisely block each fire dragon's assault.
The flames struck the Chakra arms and burst into showers of sparks, failing to harm Naruto in the slightest.
After this exchange of Taijutsu and Ninjutsu, Uchiha Hikari's breathing became slightly hurried. Looking at Naruto, who remained utterly composed, something subtle had already changed within her.
Just as Naruto had said, through their earlier clash, she had indeed sensed his intentions to some extent.
Powerful, yet without any killing intent!
He had a clear goal, yet it was not for mere selfish desire.
He was completely different from those clansmen she had encountered in the past, who had only wanted to exploit her power.
Naruto's grand dream stirred a trace of curiosity and goodwill in Uchiha Hikari.
But she could also clearly sense that Naruto had not used his full strength.
That effortless ease instead awakened Uchiha Hikari's competitive spirit, making her want to test the limits of Naruto's power.
"Then... how will you deal with this next move?"
Uchiha Hikari spoke softly, her Mangekyō Sharingan staring straight at Naruto.
Genjutsu: Tsukuyomi!
The scene before Naruto instantly twisted and