Kakashi lifted his eye covering, his face full of disbelief.
Even from far away, he could clearly feel the way Yakumo's attacks seemed to lose all their force against Shinji.
What amazed him even more was the calm that came naturally to Shinji's face, as if pulling it off was only to be expected.
"That kid hasn't even awakened the Sharingan. How is this possible?"
Jiraiya muttered under his breath.
Tsunade's expression darkened too. "How did he manage that?"
It was true that Yakumo hadn't mastered the Superhuman Strength Punch yet, but Shinji's ability to evade every single one of her strikes with such ease was astonishing.
Elsewhere in the Forest of Death.
Danzo, his entire figure hidden in the shadows, watched Yakumo and Shinji fight from a distance, his eyes flickering.
"So that's the Red Dragon Eye?"
A covetous look gradually surfaced in his eyes.
Clearly, the news of the Red Dragon Eye could not stay hidden for long from someone as high-ranking as him. He had even obtained some information about it through special channels.
A moment later, though, his gaze shifted from Yakumo to Shinji, and he frowned. "Huh. Is this purely a talent for Taijutsu?"
Shinji's remarkable ability to anticipate his opponent's moves without the aid of any ocular technique had caught his attention.
No matter how much he hated the Uchiha—or Shinji—Danzo had to admit that Shinji's performance was dazzling.
Likewise, Orochimaru, secretly lurking in the Forest of Death, was thoroughly enjoying the clash between Yakumo and Shinji.
"These two children are even more gifted than I imagined!" He licked his lips. "The Ninja Academy is getting more and more interesting."
Deep in the primeval forest.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Their fierce Taijutsu exchange continued.
"Speed and strength are close to Karin's. Above average."
"Her Chakra