Hatake Harukaze's Plea

Shimura Ken landed with a drop, staggering back two steps before looking at Uchiha Yuan with a face full of disbelief.

His hands were numb. In that brief moment, he had thrown out four punches with both hands simultaneously.

But all four punches were caught by Uchiha Yuan, with their fists colliding head-on.

Seeing Shimura Ken retreat, Hatake Harukaze's expression turned surprised.

He hadn't expected Uchiha Yuan to be able to block Shimura Ken's attack, and it seemed he even had a slight advantage.

This was because Uchiha Yuan stood firmly in place, unmoving.

One had to remember that Shimura Ken was a sixth-year student at the Ninja Academy. His chakra reserves and physical training should be superior to those in the year below him.

Seeing Uchiha Yuan looking at him with disdain, Shimura Ken became enraged and shouted, "Everyone, attack him together! Teach this Uchiha kid a lesson!"

With that, he charged forward again, a fierce aura surrounding him as he rushed towards Uchiha Yuan.

The other youths around hesitated for a moment before shouting and swarming towards Uchiha Yuan together.

For a time, the sounds of intense fist and foot combat echoed, with multiple figures dodging and weaving, flying up and down.

Several minutes later, amidst groans of pain, Shimura Ken and the others lay sprawled on the ground.

Uchiha Yuan stood in the center of the crowd, his chest heaving, breathing heavily.

Of course, this was an act.

In reality, he was still full of energy and not tired at all.

"Hey! Kid, what trick did you use? Why do my whole body feel numb?"

Sarutobi Akagi, lying near Shimura Ken, shouted in panic. He tried to get up several times but failed, collapsing back down.

Uchiha Yuan looked at Sarutobi Akagi with a mocking expression and said, "Idiot, you must not have been paying attention in class. I just struck your pressure points."

Hearing Uchiha Yuan's words, Sarutobi Akagi's face showed confusion. Had the teacher taught about this in class?

But then he remembered that he spent most of his class time talking and playing with Shimura Ken, never truly listening. Sarutobi Akagi couldn't help but wonder if he had indeed missed this lesson.

Shimura Ken lay on the ground, panting heavily. His attacks had been the fiercest, and thus he had received the most counterattacks.

He had been hit by a heavy punch from Uchiha Yuan to the chest, feeling as if he had been rammed by a mad bull, sent flying uncontrollably.

At the same time, he felt a powerful force shock through his entire body, scattering all the chakra he had gathered within him.

Then, after falling to the ground, Shimura Ken tried to get up but found his body weak and limp, his joints dislocated.

He glared fiercely at Uchiha Yuan, "Hmph, others might fear you Uchiha, but I don't!"

Then he turned to Hatake Harukaze, "Hatake kid, you're lucky today."

Finally, Shimura Ken was carried away from the riverside by several people.

Before leaving, Shimura Ken looked at Uchiha Yuan and shouted, "Uchiha brat, I'll remember you."

Watching Shimura Ken and his group walk away, Hatake Harukaze walked up to Uchiha Yuan with a complex expression and said, "Uchiha classmate, thank you; but now that you've also drawn Shimura Ken's attention, he'll probably cause you trouble in the future."

The Taijutsu Uchiha Yuan had displayed in defeating Shimura Ken and his group was even more sharp and swift than when he fought Uehara Isami last time.

This made Hatake Harukaze suddenly realize that Uchiha Yuan's strength was even greater than he had imagined.

Uchiha Yuan said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I'm an Uchiha. The mere Shimura Family is nothing before the Uchiha."

Then Uchiha Yuan chuckled, "Hatake classmate, you don't actually need to thank me."

"Just now, I met Kakashi-senpai and ate a bowl of ramen he treated me to, so helping you was only right."

Upon hearing this, Hatake Harukaze's eyes widened, and he said in disbelief, "Uchiha classmate, what did you say!"

"You know Kakashi-bro?"

"And Kakashi-bro treated you to ramen? You're not lying to me, are you? That's impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Uchiha Yuan laughed heartily, "Why would I lie to you? You can just ask Kakashi-senpai to know if it's true or not."

How could this be?

Is what Uchiha Yuan said true?

Hatake Harukaze's gaze towards Uchiha Yuan couldn't help but reveal a hint of jealousy.

Damn it, I want to eat ramen with Kakashi-bro too.

Kakashi's reputation as a genius attracted many envious glances, but even more were looks of admiration.

And if one were to ask who admired Kakashi the most, it would be the youths of the Hatake Family, like Hatake Harukaze.

Kakashi was the current pride of the Hatake Family, and the honor of the Hatake Clan rested on his shoulders.

However, Kakashi always presented a cold demeanor. Even when he returned home, he often stayed in his room, cultivating alone. He had little interaction with his clan members, and Hatake Harukaze and the others didn't dare to approach him.

As Uchiha Yuan was about to leave, Hatake Harukaze suddenly called out to him.

"Uchiha classmate, could you please guide me in practicing Taijutsu?"

Uchiha Yuan asked in surprise, "You want me to guide you in practicing Taijutsu? Why?"

Hatake Harukaze said with a sincere and earnest expression, "Because Uchiha classmate, you are very strong, and I want to become strong too. I don't want to be bullied by Shimura Ken and the others anymore. Please."

After speaking, Hatake Harukaze bowed to Uchiha Yuan.

Uchiha Yuan's face still held a smile, but his gaze towards Hatake Harukaze deepened.

After a moment of silence, he said, "Alright."

Afterward, the two arrived at the Hatake Clan's territory.

The Hatake Clan was a small clan with only a few dozen members, and their territory was quite spacious.

The two arrived at an open space near a large mansion, and then Hatake Harukaze assumed a stance, preparing to attack.

"Uchiha classmate, please guide me."

Uchiha Yuan raised a hand and said, "Begin."

Hatake Harukaze dashed forward, leaped high into the air, and then a flying kick descended towards Uchiha Yuan.

Uchiha Yuan casually waved a hand, easily grabbed Hatake Harukaze's ankle, and tossed him outward.

Hatake Harukaze twisted and spun in the air, performing a somersault to land steadily. He then shouted and continued to charge towards Uchiha Yuan with punches.

"Too slow, too slow, the speed of this kick is too slow."

"Faster, faster, speed it up!"

"More power, is this all the strength your punches and kicks have!"

"Sigh, this punch has such a big opening."

"Not bad, the timing of this Body Flicker Technique is acceptable."

Uchiha Yuan stood still, continuously waving his right hand, effortlessly deflecting all of Hatake Harukaze's attacks.

At the same time, he constantly muttered about the shortcomings of Hatake Harukaze's attacks.