Fighting Hyuga Rei

The difficulty of S-rank Ninjutsu is something everyone knows well. Furthermore, the Spirit Transformation Technique demands extremely high soul strength from its user. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, known as the "Professor of Ninjutsu," hasn't mastered it.

That Watanabe can use this technique is enough to prove he's an undeniable genius.

At this moment, Dan Katō, whose body had been invaded by a soul, completely lost control. He couldn't even utter a word, forced to watch as he raised his right hand under Watanabe's control and clearly stated:

"I concede."

The entire venue erupted!

The spectator stands instantly boiled over.

"What Ninjutsu was that just now? It seemed very powerful."

"It feels like Dan Katō was forced to concede to Watanabe. Was it the effect of that Ninjutsu?"

"A genius! Our Konoha has another genius!"

"After today, Watanabe is destined to make a name for himself in Konoha, just like Hatake Sakumo who graduated two years ago."

The spectators were more excited than one another. With the ninja world in such a state of turmoil, they genuinely hoped for more and more geniuses in Konoha.

"Watanabe wins."

The referee announced.

Watanabe immediately dispelled the Spirit Transformation Technique, his soul body emerging from Dan Katō's body and flying back into his own.

Dan Katō, as if drained of all strength, dropped to one knee with a thud, looking up at Watanabe with a face full of lingering fear.

He couldn't believe the gap between them was so vast. What would he need to do to surpass him?

"Thank you for the match."

Watanabe said politely, then turned and walked off the stage. During this, he intentionally or unintentionally glanced towards the judges' seating, his gaze meeting Hiruzen Sarutobi's.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, and Watanabe returned the gesture with a nod.

My performance should be enough to catch your eye.

Watanabe thought. He had crushed his opponents in both matches, and his performance was undoubtedly brilliant. If even this couldn't attract the Third Hokage's attention, then something was seriously wrong.

"Hokage-sama, what do you think of Watanabe and the Nara Clan Leader's daughter? Do they have the qualifications to be your disciples?"

The Nara Clan Leader, noticing the exchange of glances, asked Hiruzen with a chuckle.

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Tenfu tensed up slightly. Although he didn't believe his daughter was inferior to Watanabe, Hiruzen was the one taking disciples, and his evaluation was extremely important.

"They are both very good. They will become pillars of Konoha in the future."

Hiruzen replied, without directly answering the question about taking disciples.

In reality, he had some doubts. Setting aside Hyuga Rei, Watanabe had mastered Ninjutsu that even he hadn't mastered. If he took him as a disciple, what could he even teach him?

The Nara Clan Leader pondered. Just pillars of Konoha?

After waiting for half an hour in the rest area, Watanabe heard his name called out again over the broadcast:

"Watanabe and Hyuga Rei will have their practical combat on Ring 5."

So I'm facing you after all...

Watanabe stood up and headed towards Ring 5.

He had suspected that Hyuga Rei's greeting at noon wasn't without reason. A battle between them was inevitable.

"Watanabe-kun, your previous two matches were amazing."

On Ring 5, Hyuga Rei praised him with a sweet smile, like a harmless girl next door.

"Thank you. You're not bad either."

Although Watanabe hadn't seen Hyuga Rei's previous fights, the fact that she was matched against him, who had maintained a winning streak, was enough to show she wasn't simple.

Moreover, she was the young lady of the Hyuga clan. In a sense, she was on the same level as Tsunade. He wouldn't dare underestimate anyone.

"Watanabe-kun, don't forget. You promised me you'd go easy on me." Hyuga Rei feigned a delicate posture, looking utterly charming.

Watanabe remained unfazed. "Yes, I will."

Hyuga Rei secretly rejoiced. As long as he underestimated her, she was practically guaranteed to win.

She absolutely had to win this fight against Watanabe.

At this moment, the referee beside them checked their identification cards and announced the start of the match.

Hyuga Rei was about to seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack while Watanabe was off guard. However, the second the referee announced the start of the match, Watanabe's hands became a blur. He quickly formed hand seals and unleashed the Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.

Several fireballs were continuously spat from Watanabe's mouth, carrying scorching heat as they lunged towards Hyuga Rei's face.

Hyuga Rei's pupils contracted sharply. She never expected Watanabe to make the first move. She quickly dodged.

"Bang!"

The fireballs hit the ground behind Hyuga Rei, blasting several craters of varying sizes. If her body had been hit, the consequences were unimaginable.

"Watanabe-kun, what are you doing?!"

Hyuga Rei asked angrily. Although she hadn't been hit by the fireball, its near miss had scorched the ends of her clothes and hair, leaving her looking extremely disheveled.

"If you're afraid of getting hurt, just surrender. I've already held back as much as I could,"

Watanabe said calmly. As he spoke, he unleashed another A-rank Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique, spraying a torrent of water from his mouth that instantly engulfed Hyuga Rei. It even washed away two examinees on the adjacent ring, number six.

His Chakra level was over twenty thousand, an amount far exceeding normal imagination, enough for him to freely use advanced Ninjutsu.

"Is this how students are supposed to fight?"

"Watanabe isn't even a Genin yet!"

"Who among the examinees can still match him?"

The audience erupted in an uproar, stunned by Watanabe's endless Ninjutsu skills.

The clan leaders in the judging seats were also unsettled, finding Watanabe's Chakra reserves preposterous. They knew he had just gone through two battles not long ago, using Multiple Shadow Clone and Spirit Transformation Technique, yet he still had Chakra to spare.

"What kind of monster is he? That much Chakra is comparable to a Jinchuriki!" the Nara Clan Leader exclaimed.

"Could he have Uzumaki blood in him?"

Danzo's eyes flickered. Watanabe's potential far exceeded his expectations. If he were allowed to grow, no one knew what his limits would be.

It was a shame such talent couldn't be used by him. He hadn't managed to recruit him into Root back then, and there would be no chance in the future.

"Clan Leader Tenfu, your daughter is in trouble this time." The Hatake Clan Leader, aware of Hyuga Tenfu's thoughts, was sweating a little for him.

Hyuga Tenfu's expression remained unchanged. "Rei won't be defeated that easily."

Just as Hyuga Tenfu said, his daughter was definitely not someone to be underestimated.

"Watanabe, are you toying with me?!"

Hyuga Rei stood up from the water, dripping wet. Her light training clothes clung tightly to her body, revealing the girl's beautiful figure.

However, Hyuga Rei's face was filled with fury, her previous sweet smile completely gone.

She finally understood that Watanabe hadn't been charmed by her at all. Instead, she had been the one charmed, not even realizing he was acting.

It made her feel like a clown.