Abuse Asuma!

Looking at Shangteng before him, Roy's expression turned grave.

For a ninja to lay hands on a commoner, the punishment was far more severe than simple detention.

Not only would they have to pay several times the value of the losses, but they would also face harsh disciplinary action.

These were things teachers drilled into everyone during their very first year at the Ninja Academy.

"Uchiha Roy, I never expected that someone from the Military Police Force would abuse their authority to do something like this!"

Before Roy could even ask a question, Shangteng pointed at him and roared in feigned fury.

At the same time, he gripped his kunai.

"Hm?"

Hearing Shangteng's words, Roy was momentarily stunned.

He glanced at the beaten shopkeeper to the side, his expression darkening further.

A setup targeting him?

Honestly, such a clumsy tactic—he had already guessed who was behind it.

"Is it the Uchiha causing trouble again?"

"Hey, hey, hey, Roy..."

"Didn't I hear that you guys were out doing good deeds in the village just a while ago?"

"How has it only been a few days, and you're already acting like those bastards, bullying the common folk of the village?"

Just then, a familiar voice rang out.

"The Third Hokage's son!"

"The Uchiha really aren't good people; to think they'd attack a commoner, refuse to pay for food, and smash up the shop."

"Did you see it?"

"That ninja lord just said so, how could he be wrong?"

Soon, quite a few "spectators" had gathered around.

"Roy, this is your first offense."

"If you apologize now, admit your crimes, and pay the compensation."

"I'll mediate and make sure the shopkeeper doesn't report this."

"How about it? We are old classmates, after all."

Asuma looked at Roy with a playful expression.

Although the setup was a bit crude, it was more than enough to deal with an Uchiha.

Because he didn't need to explain much at all; in everyone's minds, the Uchiha were already that kind of people.

They would fill in the blanks automatically.

Plus, he had already cleared away the nearby Anbu members.

No one would come to meddle in this.

The only thing he had needed to do was bribe the shopkeeper.

Upon learning it was a request from the Hokage's son, the man hadn't said a word and agreed immediately.

His child had died during the Nine-Tails Incident.

His hatred for the Uchiha had not diminished in the slightest over the years.

"What are you all spouting nonsense about?"

"We only came here because we received a call for help."

"Besides, there were plenty of people who saw us when we first arrived."

Uchiha Naishiro said indignantly.

As a ninja, his hearing and vision were excellent.

The pointing fingers and whispers of the crowd made Naishiro very uncomfortable.

"Then, is there anyone here who can step forward and testify for them?"

Asuma looked at the surrounding crowd with a confident smirk.

"It was you..."

"Shu!"

Before Uchiha Shu could speak, Roy reached out and stopped him.

"Boss Roy..."

"Listen to me."

Roy interrupted Xiu once again.

Originally intending to expose Asuma's ruse directly, Xiu quieted down after seeing the calm expression on Roy's face.

"Asuma, I am very curious, what do you hope to gain by doing this?"

"That hollow pride?"

"In terms of talent, you cannot compare to your older brother."

"In terms of character, you... seem to lack that entirely."

"If you want to prove your strength, then let's just have a fight."

Roy looked at Asuma with a playful expression.

Every word from Roy was like a blade slicing open Asuma's wounds, then rubbing salt into them.

Asuma, who had previously worn a playful look, furrowed his brows tightly.

Although the two had never gotten along at the academy, they had never been this confrontational before.

"Have a fight?"

"You, a mere Chunin?"

Asuma laughed in extreme anger, looking at the Roy before him with disdain.

In his eyes, the current Roy had no qualifications to be his opponent whatsoever.

"What are you so smug about?"

"A Jonin... you know yourself just how much water is in that title, don't you?"

Roy narrowed his eyes, further provoking Asuma.

"To the training ground!"

Asuma's body trembled slightly as he spoke in a low voice.

That was right; regardless of what achievements he attained, people would always whisper behind his back due to his status as the Hokage's son.

However, hindered by his identity, no one would ever point such things out so bluntly.

He also knew that part of the reason he passed the Jonin exam was because of his background.

This was exactly why he was so easily provoked.

Soon, the two arrived at the training ground.

After whispering a few words into the ear of Uchiha Naishiro, Roy stood in the center of the training ground.

Naishiro turned and vanished from the scene.

"Go inform the Third Hokage."

"I will keep watch here; this Uchiha is a bit strange."

The Anbu members had actually known about the situation here for a while, but because it was Asuma initiating the conflict, the two had not intervened.

After all, Asuma was standing on the moral high ground.

But now, the situation seemed to be getting complicated.

Most importantly, the indifferent demeanor of Uchiha Roy made them even more concerned.

"Roy, if you lose today, not only will you have to pay compensation and apologize, but you will also face punishment from the village."

"Have you thought this through?"

Asuma's brows were tightly knit.

Even now, he still wanted to see Roy bow his head before him.

"Thought it through."

"In our sparring matches, you haven't won a single time, have you?"

"Even with the Third Hokage's meticulous cultivation and the constant supply of medicinal baths."

"But... trash is still trash!"

After finishing his sentence, Roy vanished from his spot using the Body Flicker Technique.

Two kunai shot out from an unknown direction.

"Clang! Clang!"

Asuma instantly drew his Chakra Blade, deflecting the two kunai.

"Fire Style: Dance of the Fire Snake!"

Although Asuma was somewhat incompetent, he had, after all, passed the Jonin assessment.

He unleashed a Fire Style technique immediately.

At the same time, he performed hand seals rapidly, searching for Roy's exact location.

"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"

Asuma quickly pinpointed Roy's location and unleashed a direct wind-style attack.

The terrifying wind pressure forced Roy out from the side.

"Interesting."

"Then, let's try out this new ability."

After appearing before Asuma, Roy began to walk slowly.

Soon, two Roys appeared before his eyes... then three...

In just a few breaths, dozens of Roys were circling Asuma.

"This is... the Body Flicker Technique?"

Seeing such a display, Asuma was somewhat stunned.

In all of Konoha, only Uchiha Shisui could reach such a level.

But... Uchiha Shisui's Body Flicker Technique was not like this.

"Damn it..."

"Fire Style: Ash Pile Burning!"

Asuma instantly spewed a massive amount of ash into the surroundings, then clicked his teeth together.

"BOOM!"

The Roys enveloped by the ash vanished directly into the thick cloud of dust.

"BANG!"

Before Asuma could even react, a terrifying force landed on his stomach.

His entire body was instantly sent flying.