Senju Gen's Shock

Bang!

With a dull collision, the two figures were sent flying backward.

Senju Gen flipped backward in mid-air, then landed lightly on his feet.

He looked at Hatake Harukaze with some shock. He hadn't expected his opponent's fist to unleash two streams of force.

After he blocked the first stream, the second stream came, instantly making his whole body tremble, and his blood churned within him.

After expelling Hatake Harukaze's second stream of force with Chakra, Senju Gen's expression turned solemn. "Harukaze, I didn't expect you to be this strong. I'll use my full power from now on."

After the last Chakra intensity test, Sarutobi Retsu's overall strength assessment of Hatake Harukaze had risen to third place in the class.

Among the more than 300 students in the entire grade, he ranked around fortieth, which was considered upper-middle level.

Therefore, Senju Gen hadn't initially considered Hatake Harukaze a worthy opponent.

Water Release: Water Colliding Wave.

Senju Gen leaped forward with a stomp, simultaneously forming a rapid series of hand seals.

Instantly, a surging torrent of water appeared, sweeping towards Hatake Harukaze.

Seeing this, Uchiha Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. "As expected of the Senju Clan. The Chakra Senju Gen just unleashed is almost three times the amount of ordinary students at the Ninja Academy."

Earth Release: Earth Wall.

Hatake Harukaze summoned an earthen wall, blocking the rushing water.

However, just then, Hatake Harukaze sensed a strong wind approaching from behind. He quickly turned around and saw Senju Gen flying towards him with a kick.

Hatake Harukaze immediately met the kick with a punch, but to his surprise, Senju Gen dissipated upon being hit.

Damn, it's the Clone Technique.

Hatake Harukaze was startled. Immediately after, he felt his feet being firmly grabbed.

The next second, he was pulled into the earth, with only his head exposed above the ground.

It's the Double Suicide Decapitation Technique. Hatake Harukaze frowned.

Then, Senju Gen's figure appeared before Hatake Harukaze.

"Harukaze, you lost," Senju Gen said with a smile.

"The fight isn't over yet."

Hearing Hatake Harukaze's words, Senju Gen was startled. Then, he felt a sudden darkness above him and saw another Hatake Harukaze sweeping a horizontal kick towards him.

Shadow Clone!

Senju Gen pushed off the ground and slid backward, dodging the sharp kick. At the same time, he quickly formed hand seals and spat out a powerful stream of air.

Wind Style - Breakthrough.

Hatake Harukaze's Shadow Clone was dispersed by the strong wind, but he also took the opportunity to break free and pounce towards Senju Gen.

The next second, the two were entangled, their figures flashing and moving rapidly.

Not long after, the sounds of blows and collisions suddenly stopped. Then, a figure was sent flying backward.

It was Senju Gen.

Senju Gen stumbled back a step after landing, then stabilized himself. He then felt a chill on his neck as a shuriken pressed against it.

"I lost."

Senju Gen said, a complex expression on his face. He hadn't expected to lose to Hatake Harukaze.

Hatake Harukaze put away his shuriken and said seriously, "Gen, I hope you remember your promise."

Senju Gen replied, "Don't worry, I won't say anything about what happened today."

Then, he glanced at Uchiha Yuan and asked, "Harukaze, how does your strength compare to Yuan's?"

Hatake Harukaze's eyes showed reverence. "Yuan's strength is much, much greater than mine. He's the most talented person I've ever seen. I've only achieved my current strength through his guidance."

Upon hearing this, Senju Gen was greatly shocked.

At this moment, Uchiha Yuan walked over. Senju Gen gave him a bitter smile. "Yuan, can you show me your power? I want to see the gap between us."

Uchiha Yuan and Senju Gen made eye contact for about two minutes, then he slowly said, "Gen, I hope you won't disappoint me and will live up to my trust in you."

Senju Gen immediately said solemnly, "Yuan, Harukaze, don't worry. My promise to you will not be broken under any circumstances."

"Gen, be careful."

Uchiha Yuan first called out a warning, then suddenly released his Chakra.

In just an instant, it was like a raging fire soaring into the sky, or a sudden storm. A powerful Chakra erupted from Uchiha Yuan.

Terrifying!

This was Senju Gen's first feeling. He felt as if he were in the deep sea, his body filled with a sense of suffocation.

Countless transparent ripples and folds appeared in the surrounding void. This was the isolation barrier becoming unstable under the impact of Uchiha Yuan's Chakra.

Fortunately, this powerful Chakra only appeared for a brief moment before Uchiha Yuan retracted it.

Senju Gen looked at Uchiha Yuan with disbelief, his eyes filled with shock and fear.

"So... so powerful... Chakra."

Senju Gen stammered, if his body hadn't been tense and unable to relax, he would have thought the Chakra he just felt was an illusion.

"Yuan, you are the top student of our grade; no, I'm afraid even regular Chunin don't have as much Chakra as you," Senju Gen said.

Then he asked doubtfully, "Yuan, why do you hide such powerful strength?"

Uchiha Yuan smiled and looked at Senju Gen, saying, "Because it's meaningless."

"How can it be meaningless? Once you reveal your powerful talent, you will attract the attention of the village, and your genius reputation will likely far surpass Kakashi-senpai."

Gen, you don't understand the darkness of the village.

Uchiha Yuan didn't speak, but instead dispelled the Shadow Clone and removed the isolation barrier.

"Gen, let's part ways here."

Watching Uchiha Yuan and Hatake Harukaze gradually walk away, Senju Gen's expression shifted. Finally, he muttered, "Yuan, I don't understand why you hide your strength, but I will keep an eye on you. I hope you won't do anything to harm the village."

Senju Gen was hesitant about Uchiha Yuan hiding such astonishingly powerful Chakra.

However, the fact that he, an Uchiha, was willing to trust him, a Senju, and reveal such a huge secret to him, made Senju Gen feel very touched.

Hatake Clan Land.

After a sparring session, Hatake Harukaze asked, "Yuan, aren't you worried that Senju Gen will leak your strength?"

Uchiha Yuan was silent for a moment, then said, "I am worried, but I am gambling."

Hatake Harukaze showed a look of confusion, "Gambling?"

"Yes, if he breaks his promise and leaks my strength, my only loss will be being exposed in the eyes of the village.

But I have the Uchiha Clan behind me, and the clan will definitely support me, just bringing me into the spotlight earlier."

"But if he keeps his promise, then he has a very high chance of becoming our comrade."

"Will he?"

Uchiha Yuan muttered to himself, "He will. Because as long as Senju Gen wants to become stronger and wants to revitalize the Senju Clan, he definitely will."

Returning to the Uchiha compound, Uchiha Yuan carried a box of Three-Colored Dumplings and walked on the path home.

As he passed through the woods within the compound, several rapid metallic clashing sounds were heard.

Uchiha Yuan followed the sound and looked. It was where Uchiha Itachi practiced Shuriken.

In the clearing deep in the woods, two figures were flying up and down, constantly changing positions.

One of them was Uchiha Itachi, and the other was Uchiha Shisui.