"Rin! I'm here!"
Obito Uchiha rushed excitedly to Rin Nohara's doorstep.
Today was the day they advanced to the second year, the day of registration.
He had gotten up early just so that he could be the first person Rin Nohara saw in the new semester.
For Obito Uchiha, the day of school registration was an exceptionally special day.
Because last year, he had been late and missed registration, but he had met Rin Nohara.
That gentle girl had helped him and allowed him to enroll successfully.
"So it's Obito."
The door opened, and a young man stepped out.
He resembled Rin Nohara somewhat. He was her father.
"Uncle Nohara, is Rin here?"
Obito Uchiha asked expectantly.
"She already left."
The young man shook his head.
"Huh?"
Obito Uchiha asked in surprise, "I remember she always leaves at seven-thirty."
"She went to Yuhi Kurenai's house."
The young man explained.
"Yuhi Kurenai?"
Obito Uchiha was even more confused.
Rin Nohara and Yuhi Kurenai could only be considered ordinary friends, not close friends. When had they become so close?
Wait!
Obito Uchiha suddenly froze.
He remembered that Hikawa lived at Yuhi Kurenai's house.
"Thank you, Uncle Nohara."
Obito Uchiha's expression changed drastically, and he turned around and sprinted away.
Before long, he arrived at Yuhi Kurenai's house.
The door was unlocked.
He ran inside and saw Rin Nohara.
She sat to Hikawa's left, holding a book and reading.
Yuhi Kurenai sat on his right, tugging at Hikawa as she quietly said something to him.
"Obito?"
Hearing the footsteps, Rin Nohara instinctively turned her head, her face immediately filling with surprise.
"Rin."
Obito Uchiha hurriedly asked, "Why are you here?"
"I ran into a question I didn't understand, so I came to ask Hikawa."
Rin Nohara explained.
"You could have asked me too!"
Obito Uchiha said confidently, "I studied hard all vacation and have already read the textbooks thoroughly!"
"Do you know Medical Ninjutsu?"
Rin Nohara turned the book in her hands around, allowing him to see its cover. It read, "Human Anatomy and Histology."
"Huh?"
Obito Uchiha was dumbfounded. "When... when did you start learning Medical Ninjutsu?"
"This vacation."
Rin Nohara glanced at Hikawa and said somewhat embarrassedly, "It was all thanks to Hikawa's help."
Obito Uchiha could not help gritting his teeth.
What was so useful about Medical Ninja? Could they fight well?
I'm an Uchiha!
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
A white-haired boy walked in.
"I'm looking for Hikawa."
Hatake Kakashi ignored the situation in the living room and asked directly.
"Hey, Kakashi, I was here first!"
Obito Uchiha immediately said in dissatisfaction.
"What do you need me for?"
Hikawa sized up Hatake Kakashi.
They had not seen each other for two months, and the aura around him had become more imposing. He had probably undergone some intense training.
"A duel."
Hatake Kakashi said expressionlessly, "If I defeat you, I can apply for Early Graduation."
"What?"
Obito Uchiha cried out, "You want to graduate? Why?"
Rin Nohara was equally incredulous.
Starting at the Ninja Academy at five and graduating at five had never happened before.
"Other than Hikawa, no one at the Ninja Academy is my opponent anymore."
Hatake Kakashi said coolly.
In short, invincibility was truly lonely.
"Bastard!"
Feeling insulted, Obito Uchiha shouted, "Let's go outside and settle this one-on-one!"
"I want to face Hikawa in my best condition."
Hatake Kakashi said calmly.
"You!"
Obito Uchiha's face turned red with frustration.
"Obito."
Rin Nohara quickly grabbed him.
"Are we fighting now?"
Hikawa stood up and asked.
"Yeah."
Hatake Kakashi said, "Once we're done, I'll graduate. There's no need to waste time registering."
Unlike Obito Uchiha, he did not make empty boasts. He was telling the truth.
According to Hatake Sakumo, his Hatake Swordsmanship had already surpassed Hikawa's from two months ago.
Of course, Hikawa would have improved too.
But his Konoha-Style Swordsmanship was ultimately inferior to Hatake Swordsmanship. Its ceiling was not high, and there was only so much room for improvement, so he was brimming with confidence.
Hikawa walked outside.
An Entry delivered right to his door was definitely worth taking.
Based on his experience with Sarutobi Asuma, it would probably level up again this time.
After all, Hatake Kakashi looked far too confident!
And he also had a father with an exceptionally keen eye.
But... sorry.
Hikawa pulled out a samurai sword.
It was the Chakra Metal blade he had asked Tenmura to forge, costing ten million ryo.
C-Rank Ninja Tool Entry: Thunder Fire Sword. Trigger Condition: Possess a Chakra Metal samurai sword. Effect: Chakra conduction speed increased by 10%, durability increased by 100%.
"Let's begin."
Hikawa gestured for him to make the first move.
Hatake Kakashi snorted.
Hikawa was looking down on him!
He was no longer the person he used to be.
Hatake Kakashi moved, instantly appearing before Hikawa.
Holding a short sword in one hand, he thrust it forward.
"So fast!"
Obito Uchiha said with an ugly expression.
He could not see it at all!
But in the next instant, he froze.
Hatake Kakashi was sent flying backward at an even faster speed.
"What just happened?"
Rin Nohara blinked.
How had the victor been decided in an instant?
Two months ago, the two of them had at least been evenly matched for a while.
Hatake Kakashi lay on the ground in shock.
When he had charged forward, Hikawa had blocked his short sword, and then a powerful recoil had sent him flying.
"You're not hurt, are you?"
Hikawa walked over and asked, "I can treat you."
"My hand."
Hatake Kakashi felt that his right hand had gone numb.
Hikawa extended both hands, and pale green Chakra lit up.
"This is... Medical Ninjutsu?!"
Rin Nohara's eyes widened.
Although she was learning Medical Ninjutsu, she was studying only the most basic fundamentals, not actual ninjutsu.
As far as she knew, Medical Ninjutsu was extremely difficult. Ordinary ninja generally could not learn it until long after graduation.
E-Rank Talent Entry 'Thunderclap Sword' effect upgraded. Lightning Style talent and swordsmanship talent increased by 30% from their original foundation.
Hikawa withdrew his hands, greatly satisfied.
Hatake Kakashi picked up his short sword and turned to leave.
"Wait."
Hikawa smiled and invited him, "Let's go to school together."
Hatake Kakashi stopped.
After hesitating for several seconds, he nodded.
One duel had shattered his dream of graduation.
He could only continue with registration, and he also wanted to know why Hikawa's improvement had been so terrifying.
If Hikawa knew what he was thinking, he could only tell him, Kid, that's what cheats are.
Over the past two months, he had learned three Medical Ninjutsu: the Hemostatic Technique, Healing Technique, and Anesthesia Technique.
After that, he obtained a new Entry.
D-Rank Talent Entry: Medical Ninja. Trigger Condition: Possess three Medical Ninjutsu Entries. Effect: All Medical Ninjutsu effects increased by 30%.
The effect was unsurprising, but what Hikawa looked forward to more was the Entry after fusion.
C-Rank Talent Entry: Heavenly Strength. Trigger Condition: D-Rank Entry 'Medical Ninja' fused with E-Rank Entry 'Nimble Steps.' Effect: Yang Style talent increased by 100% from its original foundation, strength increased by 50% from its original foundation. Note: Possesses two fusion paths. First: Add the C-Rank Entry Medical Chunin and the C-Rank Entry Strong and Robust to fuse into the B-Rank Entry Physical Recovery. Second: Add the C-Rank Entry Medical Chunin, the C-Rank Entry Strong and Robust, and the C-Rank Entry Swift as the Wind to fuse into the B-Rank Entry Signless Healing.
The Yang Style talent he had been most looking forward to had appeared as he wished, with an added boost to his strength.
Unlike 'Innate Full Soul,' 'Heavenly Strength' could be advanced.
There was no need to think about it. Hikawa knew he would choose the second path.
He just did not know whether this Signless Healing was the one Hashirama Senju had.
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