The Ninja World Where Everyone's a LYB!

"It seems I underestimated you, White Dove... but do you truly believe this is the extent of my strength as clan head?"

Uchiha Fugaku stared at White Dove, a murderous aura radiating from his body so intense that it made others afraid to even draw a heavy breath.

One must understand that in a place like the ninja world, the aura of a powerhouse can genuinely exert physical influence.

This was precisely how Orochimaru had once forced Kakashi to stand down, completely unable to intervene as he made his escape.

However... for such a feat to be achieved, there must be a massive disparity in strength between the two parties, as well as a clear difference in willpower.

"Not bad, but the warm-up should end here!"

White Dove's body also erupted with an astonishing aura, clashing head-on against the killing intent of Uchiha Fugaku.

He was no stranger to bloodshed; while he wasn't one of those ruthless monsters who started hacking people down on the battlefield at the age of a few years old, his resolve was incredibly firm, and thus the opponent's killing intent failed to affect him in the slightest.

As for his claim that it was just a warm-up, it was naturally because he had indeed not been fighting with his full strength.

He formed a seal with one hand!

"Lightning Cloak!"

White Dove shouted softly.

Zzzzt!

A streak of blue lightning ignited, centered on the gauntlet of his left hand, and draped over his entire body like a veil of blue silk.

Lightning Cloak!

In truth, this technique had another name.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode!

However, because the focus was different, the name was naturally different as well.

In Kumogakure, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode was practically the signature ninjutsu of the Raikage.

As a transmigrator, it was hardly strange for him to develop such techniques, provided he had no shortage of creativity and possessed the necessary chakra control and volume.

All it took was a lack of fear of death, along with time and resources.

Unlike the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, which saw electricity crackling violently around the entire body, the Lightning Cloak appeared incredibly "docile," so it would not be easily mistaken for the other.

"This..."

"No way!"

"A genius who developed a high-level Lightning Release?"

"Actually... perhaps it wouldn't be impossible to consider his idea of a new Uchiha!"

Upon seeing the Lightning Cloak, some of the elders and clan powerhouses watching the battle began to waver.

However, Uchiha Fugaku would not show mercy just because the boy was a genius; instead, he attacked even more ruthlessly, his hands forming seals to unleash a ninjutsu.

"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"

A massive, dragon-shaped ball of flame lunged toward White Dove, who was shrouded in his Lightning Cloak; it was clear he was going all out.

Quasi-Kage level!

At this moment, White Dove had already gauged the extent of his opponent's strength.

He was at least at that level, and as for the Mangekyo... he might possess it.

Because reality was not an anime; if one were to act strictly according to the anime, one would only die faster.

Whoosh!

White Dove leaped backward to dodge.

"Summoning Technique!"

He slammed one hand onto the ground.

Poof!

Smoke billowed out.

Coo! Coo!

A dozen white doves scattered and took flight.

These summoned doves possessed no combat power, but their utility was extremely high, and they were essential components for several of White Dove's tactical maneuvers.

Swish!

A figure suddenly lunged out from the Naka River behind White Dove, and shuriken were fired silently from his blind spot.

Uchiha Shurikenjutsu!

This was an incredibly exquisite technique, one that only the Uchiha, with their Sharingan, could easily master.

Under normal circumstances, White Dove would naturally have been unable to detect it, as his attention was focused on the front.

Yet, without even turning his head, he swung his ninja blade backward to parry.

Clang! Clang!!

Every strike hit the shuriken with pinpoint precision.

It looked effortless, but only those watching knew just how difficult it truly was.

Because in their eyes, if it were them, they wouldn't necessarily be able to handle it, and even if they could, they certainly wouldn't use such a method.

Zzz!

Amidst the sound of surging electric currents, White Dove's speed suddenly skyrocketed.

Lightning Cloak!

Just as the Cloud Ninja's Lightning Release Chakra Mode could enhance both offense and defense, White Dove's Lightning Cloak could naturally do the same, and with even greater amplification.

After all, that was the generic version, while his was a specialized one.

Although it was more difficult to learn and use, the effects were naturally stronger, and it possessed two other extremely powerful functions.

It enhanced the effects of Lightning Release ninjutsu; some could even be cast instantly without hand seals. The principle was that there was no need to mobilize chakra within the body, as one could directly utilize the lightning chakra of the Lightning Cloak. This bypassed the need to mobilize internal chakra, allowing for the execution of seal-less Lightning Release.

This alone was enough to max out the effectiveness of the Lightning Cloak, not to mention its other effect.

It enhanced neural reflexes!

Yes, you heard that right.

Using Lightning Release to stimulate neural signals to accelerate reflex speed—this was the key.

It was precisely because this technique was so powerful that developing it had cost White Dove all his savings, nearly bankrupting him.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

As the two sides clashed in close-quarters combat, White Dove's reaction speed, bolstered by the Lightning Cloak, clearly overwhelmed Uchiha Fugaku, who also possessed the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

He was suppressing him!

The battle, which everyone had assumed would be a one-sided crushing by Uchiha Fugaku, had now turned the other way around.

"How is this possible..."

"It's fake, it must be fake!"

"I must be under a genjutsu!"

These were the thoughts of everyone present, except for Tekka, Inabi, and Yashiro.

Uchiha Fugaku was no pushover; his title of "Wicked Eye" had been carved out on the battlefield.

Yet, to be suppressed by a fourteen-year-old clansman... it was truly hard to accept.

If it had been a genius who had been dazzling since childhood, like Shisui or Itachi, it would be one thing, but for it to be a guy previously considered nothing more than a nuisance, the feelings were naturally complicated.

"Hahaha, so the Captain is this strong!"

Tekka's tone was excited.

Even though they knew White Dove was strong, they hadn't expected him to be this strong.

"Don't get careless, watch the surroundings, and don't let anyone interfere!"

Yashiro, the oldest among them, reminded Tekka and Inabi. Even though he knew the clansmen wouldn't interfere, one could never be too careful.

"Don't worry, if anyone dares to interfere, I'll block them even if it costs me my life!"

Inabi's tone was firm, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings as he prepared himself.

Just as the few were exchanging words, the battle entered its most dangerous phase.

In a battle between ninjas, there was naturally no such thing as "fighting for hundreds of rounds."

Everyone was a "glass cannon" with high offense and low defense; as long as an opportunity was seized, a single strike could decide the outcome, so it was not unreasonable for them to enter the decisive stage so quickly.

Looking at the scene, White Dove, who was using the powerful Nintaijutsu "Lightning Cloak," was naturally stronger.

However, as the head of the clan, Uchiha Fugaku had an incredibly solid foundation. Even while at a disadvantage, he could still hold his ground, so the outcome was still hard to call.

"Clan Head Fugaku, you are worthy of the name Wicked Eye; your strength is indeed extraordinary. But if this is all you have, you will surely fall to me today!"

White Dove spoke to disrupt his opponent's focus while intensifying his offensive.

Although he was superior in reflex nerves, he could already feel from their close-quarters exchange that his opponent's ocular power and chakra were far greater.

Mangekyo!

Yes, White Dove was now certain of it.

If not for the qualitative change brought by the Mangekyo Sharingan, his opponent would have long since been defeated by his Lightning Cloak-enhanced attacks.

But since he was only at a disadvantage, this was the only possibility.

The ninja world really is full of backstabbers!

This thought flashed through White Dove's mind, but it also solidified his resolve to reshape the Uchiha.

After all, how could he revitalize the Uchiha, become Hokage, conquer the ninja world, beat the Otsutsuki to a pulp, and reach the pinnacle of life while stuck with such vermin!

Today, he intended to leverage the advantage of a "First-Sight Kill" to defeat Uchiha Fugaku, thereby laying the foundation for his own plans.

Every one of his calculations and schemes had to be built upon the premise of defeating Uchiha Fugaku.

Even if it were only on the surface!

Because the Uchiha clan revered strength above all else; to think of creating a "New Uchiha" without first defeating the clan head was a death wish.

Thinking of this, White Dove knew he might have to reveal a few of his trump cards.

When going all out, his combat prowess could truly rival that of a Kage-level ninja, with Quasi-Kage being his standard state.

After all, those wild, imaginative techniques he possessed were truly off the charts in terms of power.

The only problem was that the quality and quantity of his chakra could not sustain them, and his mental energy was insufficient, which was why he remained only at the Quasi-Kage level.

Facing his verbal offensive, Uchiha Fugaku did not respond.

"Swallow Reversal!"

Seizing the opportunity, White Dove suddenly slashed out with the ninja blade in his hand.

Swish! Swish!

Two streaks of snow-white blade light appeared simultaneously, forming an intersecting "X" shape that completely sealed off every path of evasion for Uchiha Fugaku.

Facing this incredibly lethal A-rank swordsmanship, Uchiha Fugaku displayed his own formidable Quasi-Kage strength, pulling back just enough at an impossible angle, and then using the Substitution Technique at the very moment the blade touched him.

Poof!

White smoke rose, and a wooden log was sliced to pieces.

White Dove, having missed his strike, felt no disappointment; instead, his eyes became intensely focused, preparing to unleash his ultimate move.