Inuzuka Mi's Worries

"Hmph!"

With a light shout from Gekko Yabu, the two instantly clashed.

Sparks flew!

But no matter how Gekko Yabu attacked.

Keigo Uchiha's attacks were like a knife at his throat, making him incredibly uncomfortable.

His subsequent offensive was interrupted by Keigo Uchiha before he could even unleash it. This feeling... was agonizing!

"Moonlight Cross Dance!"

He roared, and in Keigo Uchiha's sight, Gekko Yabu's sword suddenly split into two!

Two blades slashed through the air!

"If that's the case, then I'll give it a try too."

Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up.

Gekko Yabu's swordsmanship talent was very high.

At only seven years old, he had already developed his own techniques.

"Storm Release: Light Severing!"

As Keigo Uchiha lightly shouted, the long sword in his hand was enveloped in a blue glow. Storm Release condensed on the sword, lightning crackling, emitting a terrifying aura.

Instantly!

A terrifying sword light slashed through the air!

Clang!

Gekko Yabu's sword was violently knocked away, and he stared at his disarmed sword in shock, a chill running down his spine!

"Such... such a terrifying technique. Is this your newly developed move? In that instant, I couldn't even hold onto my weapon, and... this is you holding back, isn't it?"

His Adam's apple bobbed.

Cold sweat streamed down his forehead.

In just half a month, this guy had become even stronger!

I wanted to spar with swordsmanship, and you're playing with special effects!

"I merely attached Storm Release to the long sword. This not only makes the weapon more durable but also allows for a more powerful attack," Keigo Uchiha smiled and explained.

"If I increase the power of Storm Release, then no matter what weapon it is, in my hands it will become a divine weapon, and no weapon can contend with it."

Of course.

The weapon itself was also a factor.

This would allow him to unleash the full potential of his Storm Release!

"Too terrifying!"

Gekko Yabu gasped, and he gave a wry smile. "'Merely'? Such power is just 'merely' in your words? That's shocking enough! You truly are a monster!"

Saying that, he gritted his teeth. "No more using Storm Release from now on!"

"Only swordsmanship! You're too much of a monster!"

He knew.

For the current Keigo Uchiha.

Even with just swordsmanship, he was no match for the other party. It was only a matter of time before he was defeated.

This guy was simply a monster!

Gekko Yabu felt like crying.

Keigo Uchiha raised his hands in surrender with a helpless expression. "Alright, alright, I get it."

The two began to spar again.

His understanding of swordsmanship deepened with each exchange!

At night.

Keigo Uchiha was about to go to sleep. For ninjas, training was important, but rest was equally crucial!

However, the Great Elder came to his room.

"Even knowing your talent, I am still shocked."

Kyo Uchiha shook his head, marveling, "The swordsmanship you displayed this afternoon clearly shows your talent in Nintaijutsu. While Konoha's taijutsu is powerful, for you who possesses Storm Release..."

"Cloud Hidden Village's Nintaijutsu is still the most fitting!"

Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up.

He was instantly wide awake.

He realized something. "Great Elder, are you going to give me Cloud Hidden Village's Nintaijutsu?"

Kyo Uchiha smiled.

This was the benefit of talking to intelligent people.

He didn't need to explain himself; the other person understood what he meant.

"Of course, the Cloud Hidden Village's Nintaijutsu has been acquired. The earlier you cultivate it, the better the effect. You are in the prime time for cultivation right now!"

As he spoke, He handed over a scroll.

Yotsuki Ninpo: Body Technique

Under the light, the ink on it was still not completely dry.

Keigo Uchiha's heart leaped in surprise, vaguely realizing something. He asked in astonishment, "Great Elder, you sent someone to Cloud Hidden Village!?"

He had originally thought the clan already possessed the Yotsuki Clan's Nintaijutsu.

But now it seemed the clan didn't have it. It was because he wanted the Cloud Hidden Village's Nintaijutsu that the Great Elder had sent someone to Cloud Hidden Village to specifically steal it!

A warm current surged in his heart.

This elder before him truly cared for him!

One had to know that if such a thing were discovered, the Uchiha Clan would face retaliation from the entire Cloud Hidden Village. To appease them, either the Uchiha Clan would be handed over as atonement, Or... war would break out!

Yet, even knowing the severity of the consequences, the elder before him still unhesitatingly sent someone to steal the Cloud Hidden Village's Nintaijutsu.

This was a debt he could never repay in a lifetime!

"Such an intelligent child, but it was all worth it."

Kyo Uchiha's aged face broke into a smile, his eyes carrying a hint of reminiscence. "The Uchiha Clan once shone brightly. Although the Uchiha Clan is prosperous now, in my eyes... compared to when I was under that person... we are no different from ants!"

He looked at Keigo Uchiha. "But Keigo, in your hands, the Uchiha Clan will bloom with glory once more!"

"This is your future path, and I, this old man on the verge of death, will pave all the roads for you!"

His gaze was resolute.

Like a flame in the dark night!

Keigo Uchiha's heart trembled.

He immediately understood the Great Elder's hope. He was neither a warmonger nor a pacifist.

He was an elder who wished for the prosperity of the Uchiha Clan!

Having witnessed that era... he was unwilling to accept the current state!

"I understand, Great Elder. The glory of the Uchiha Clan will shine anew through me."

Keigo Uchiha replied softly.

Calmly.

But with an unbelievable resolve!

He didn't ask if any clan members had died for this scroll. Some things were better kept in one's heart!

The next day.

In class.

Keigo Uchiha continued to practice his hand seal speed.

Even after reaching three seals per second, his speed did not slow down!

This was because he had never neglected his physical training; the two complemented each other!

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will break through to four seals per second within a month! Indeed, the younger one is, the more malleable they are!"

At this moment, Mi Inuzuka beside him frowned prettily.

Keigo Uchiha quite liked this delicate young girl; they had been desk mates from the beginning.

"What's wrong? Are you having trouble with your training?"

Keigo Uchiha asked with a smile.

"No... no... I just... dislike dogs... but my mother wants me to contract a ninja dog."

Instantly, Mi Inuzuka's delicate face flushed red, and her small hands shyly fiddled with her sleeves.

She dared not meet Keigo Uchiha's eyes.

This little girl... could she possibly like me?

Keigo Uchiha was taken aback.

He was no dullard like Uzumaki Naruto.

Inuzuka Mi, while shy with others, wasn't usually this shy.

He thought for a moment before speaking, "You're from the Inuzuka Clan, so contracting a ninja dog is the most convenient path to becoming stronger, and it's also your clan's tradition."

"Yes... yes..."

Inuzuka Mi's pretty face flushed with shyness. Her small face looked wronged, "But I can't get close to ninja dogs. As soon as I get near them, my whole body goes numb, and I can't... can't think."

Her small face was full of sadness.

"I don't want to make Mom sad, but I really can't get close to ninja dogs."

As she spoke.

Her crystal-clear blue eyes were filled with sadness, on the verge of tears.

"This is... an allergy to dogs?"

After hearing Inuzuka Mi's words, Keigo immediately understood the situation.

To be a ninja of the Inuzuka Clan yet be allergic to dogs was truly a troublesome matter.

If Inuzuka Mi's aptitude were average, Keigo would have advised her to give up being a ninja and live as an ordinary person.

But it just so happened that Inuzuka Mi's chakra was very pure and clean, possessing strong potential.

It would be a shame not to become a ninja!

"Perhaps... you could consider other methods."

Keigo thought for a moment and said, a faint fluorescence flashing in his eyes.

"Hm?"

Inuzuka Mi was startled, not understanding.

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