New Gacha Rolls

[Defeated D-rank target, obtained D-rank gacha draw count: 1]

[D-rank gacha pool: 97% chance to obtain D-rank card, 2.9% chance to obtain C-rank card, 0.1% chance to obtain B-rank card.]

"A new draw count... it has finally... arrived."

As he looked toward Ino Sarutobi, a flash of excitement crossed Uchiha Gen's eyes while he listened to the ethereal voice ringing in his ears.

The Ninja Academy... he had certainly come to the right place.

"You... cough, then let us change the sparring arrangements. Those students who haven't sparred yet, step forward one by one now to face Uchiha Gen. However, the purpose of this class is to test everyone's strength. Uchiha Gen, mind your limits. As for Hizashi Hyuga, you rest for now; I will arrange for you to spar with other students later."

Ino Sarutobi, being watched by Uchiha Gen, could not go back on his word. With no other choice, he spoke in a deep voice to warn Uchiha Gen.

"Understood, Teacher. I was just afraid of wasting your precious time."

"...Begin the next match. Next, Qingcheng Shanyi."

Watching Uchiha Gen's unchanging smile, Ino Sarutobi inexplicably felt that this kid was being sarcastic toward him.

Half a minute later.

"Next."

One minute.

"Next."

One and a half minutes.

"Next."

At the edge of the training ground, Ino Sarutobi watched Uchiha Gen in the center of the arena in silence. His warning had indeed been heard by Uchiha Gen; he no longer slapped people into the ground until they couldn't get up, but he was still defeating one person every half minute, timing it perfectly.

Watching Uchiha Gen on the training ground without even catching his breath, Ino Sarutobi's brows furrowed tightly.

It seemed that today's practical combat class had uncovered something extraordinary.

Hokage Office.

Amidst swirling smoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi peered through the thick, white haze at the crystal ball before him.

The crystal ball currently reflected the scene on the training ground.

Class A of the Ninja Academy was, by nature, the reserve of Konoha's new generation of power, so it was naturally under his observation.

Originally, Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose in watching this practical class was merely to observe if any of these Class A children possessed outstanding talent.

However, now...

Looking at the image reflected in the crystal ball, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was dark, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

"Uchiha, huh..."

Exhaling a cloud of smoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a soft sigh amidst the drifting haze.

"Next."

Casually knocking down the nameless brat in front of him, Uchiha Gen smiled and looked at Ino Sarutobi, spitting out the three words Ino Sarutobi really did not want to hear.

"Next... Minato Namikaze."

"It's my turn."

Hearing his own name, Minato Namikaze took a deep breath and walked onto the training ground.

Uchiha Gen's consecutive defeats of his classmates had placed immense pressure on Minato Namikaze.

"Please advise!"

On the training ground, Minato Namikaze stood firm, performed the Seal of Confrontation toward Uchiha Gen, and spoke seriously.

"Come."

Looking at Minato Namikaze standing before him, the smile in Uchiha Gen's eyes deepened. If a piece of trash like Hizashi Hyuga could grant him a gacha draw, then Minato Namikaze certainly would as well.

Among the various losers Uchiha Gen had defeated just moments ago, not a single one had been able to contribute a draw count to him.

"Begin!"

Following the "begin" command from Ino Sarutobi, who had been acting as the referee, the two on the training ground moved simultaneously.

Minato Namikaze took a step forward and charged. He knew Uchiha Gen's strength was formidable; while watching from the sidelines, the only way he could think to defeat Uchiha Gen was through attrition and using his own specialty—speed—to catch him off guard.

He's fought so many classmates, he must be tired. As long as I seize his opening...

He reached out and threw a straight punch toward his opponent's face.

Uchiha Gen dodged to the side, simultaneously reaching out to grab Minato Namikaze's wrist. However, Minato Namikaze bent the arm he had used for the straight punch, shifting from a fist to an elbow strike aimed at Uchiha Gen's abdomen.

Bang!

A crisp snap echoed as wood chips flew, Minato Namikaze's elbow strike landing squarely on a log.

Uchiha Gen's figure vanished in the same instant.

"Substitution Technique!"

Having missed his mark and lost track of Uchiha Gen's position, Minato Namikaze immediately retreated, his eyes darting around to scan his surroundings for any sign of his opponent.

"Are you holding back?"

Yet, the very next second, Uchiha Gen's voice suddenly emerged from directly behind Minato Namikaze. Without hesitation, Minato Namikaze twisted his body and unleashed a spinning kick toward his rear.

Thwack!

With a dull thud, Minato Namikaze's ankle was caught firmly in Uchiha Gen's hand.

Seeing this, Minato Namikaze lunged forward, bending his leg as he drove his right fist toward Uchiha Gen's face.

Because his ankle was held, the distance between them was minimal, and Minato Namikaze could clearly see a hint of disappointment in Uchiha Gen's eyes.

Though he did not understand the source of that disappointment, the only thing he could think to do was keep attacking.

Because... the battle was not over yet.

However, while the intention was sound, the reality was...

Before Minato Namikaze's fist could connect with Uchiha Gen, he felt a massive force surge from his leg, and in the next moment, his body was sent flying by Uchiha Gen.

"Your speed is decent, but your taijutsu is incredibly crude. As for ninjutsu... tsk, has Minato at this stage not been trained by Jiraiya yet?"

[Defeated D-rank target, obtained 1 D-rank card pool draw.]

Watching Minato Namikaze, who had been tossed aside and slammed into the ground, Uchiha Gen realized that Minato Namikaze had not yet been scouted by Jiraiya.

His potential remained untapped; the current Minato Namikaze was merely a child who had only recently begun refining chakra.

"Cough, cough, I lost again. Gen-san, you are truly strong. I will use you as a benchmark to improve, and in our future battles, I will surely force you to use your full strength."

Minato Namikaze climbed up from the ground, coughing slightly to catch his breath, before a sunny smile spread across his face as he praised Uchiha Gen.

"..."

Looking at the radiant, smiling face of Minato Namikaze, a different thought suddenly crossed Uchiha Gen's mind.