Third Hokage

Inuzuka Mi was confused.

"What do you mean, Keigo-kun? Can you help me overcome my fear of dogs?"

She asked instinctively.

But at the same time, her delicate body trembled, as if she had thought of something terrifying.

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, a glimmer of light dancing in his eyes, "Of course not. Your allergy to dogs is innate; it's very difficult to change."

"But no one ever said you couldn't form a contract with other types of animals. If there are other summon beasts you like, perhaps you could give it a try."

Inuzuka Mi's eyes lit up, "Really?"

She couldn't form a contract with a ninja dog.

If she could contract a different kind of ninja beast, that would certainly be the best possible choice.

It would greatly enhance her strength!

"Of course."

Keigo Uchiha chuckled softly.

This matter was extremely difficult for others; after all, ninja beasts were usually contracted by ancestors through serendipity and passed down through generations. Finding a ninja beast to contract on one's own was no simple task.

"Leave this matter to me, though it will take some time."

Keigo Uchiha narrowed his eyes.

He looked thoughtful.

"Then thank you, Keigo-kun. I... I'll treat you to some Three-Color Dango!"

Inuzuka Mi's pretty face flushed red after struggling to get the words out.

"But I also want to eat dorayaki," Keigo Uchiha said with a straight face.

"Then... then I'll treat you to dorayaki too, Keigo-kun!"

Inuzuka Mi spoke hurriedly, then lowered her head and whispered, "If... if there's anything else you want to eat, Keigo-kun, I'll treat you to that as well!"

Keigo Uchiha burst into laughter.

"You really are cute. I was just teasing you; whatever you want to eat, I'll be the one to treat you!"

He teased Inuzuka Mi.

Time flew by rapidly.

"Now, it is time to teach you all Taijutsu!"

Kamimura Yanoi led the group to the training ground, "You are currently at the stage of building your foundations. A ninja needs not only powerful chakra but also a powerful physique!"

"There are some who can become Chunin, or even Jonin, relying solely on Taijutsu!"

"This is enough to prove the importance of Taijutsu!"

As he spoke.

He began to explain the Konoha Taijutsu, letting the Rookies begin their training.

Of course, the Konoha Taijutsu that Kamimura Yanoi demonstrated was only the most basic form, intended for beginners.

"Since I have the opportunity, let's try the Nintaijutsu of the Yotsuki Clan!"

Watching the others begin their training, Keigo Uchiha recalled the Yotsuki Clan's Nintaijutsu from his mind and began to practice without hesitation!

"First, channel the chakra within the body throughout the entire system, impacting the flow of chakra to stimulate the body. While it causes pain, it makes the body stronger!"

Keigo Uchiha's eyes widened in surprise.

This method of cultivation was no different from self-mutilation!

Without immense willpower and the correct method, it would be impossible to succeed!

But once mastered, one would possess terrifying strength and physical constitution, such that even ordinary ninjutsu would cause no harm upon impact!

"Whip Kick!"

Keigo Uchiha shouted sharply, Lightning Release coursing through his entire body!

Immediately following, he lashed out with a fierce kick. His right leg, carrying terrifying power, struck the wooden stake instantly, faintly tracing a semicircular arc that soared into the sky like a crescent moon!

The wooden stake shattered and flew in all directions, wood chips exploding from the sky like snowflakes, scattering across the ground!

"This... what on earth just happened?!"

Akimichi Lie stared in disbelief, his eyes wide. The wooden stake in front of him hadn't moved an inch, and no matter how he attacked, there wasn't even a scratch on it.

"Is this really something a human can do? I'm practicing Taijutsu too, and I even have the support of my clan's secret techniques. Why is the gap so large?"

Akimichi Lie felt like crying.

When he was starting school, his old man had told him.

That his Taijutsu would be the strongest.

But looking at it now, compared to Keigo Uchiha, he was nothing but trash!

"Ha... ha... don't compare yourself to a freak like Keigo Uchiha; that guy isn't even human!"

Kurama Shimotsuki gritted her teeth.

Cold sweat couldn't help but bead on her forehead.

Hyuga Ruri's pure white eyes constricted, Has his taijutsu reached such a terrifying level? My Eight Trigrams: One Hundred and Eight Palms would have absolutely no advantage against such a fearsome attack.

When would she ever be able to catch up to this guy?

He had become even stronger!

"Keigo-kun... is so amazing!"

Inuzuka Mi's pretty face flushed red, filled with joy.

"This guy... he really doesn't hold back when it comes to crushing everyone else's spirits."

Kamimura Yanoi couldn't help but break into a cold sweat, offering a bitter smile, "I had originally hoped that since Keigo Uchiha might be struggling today and his taijutsu wasn't strong, I could properly establish my dignity as a teacher."

"I never expected... my taijutsu to be inferior to that of a seven-year-old boy."

This was simply humiliating!

Powerful ninjutsu.

Terrifying observational abilities.

Sword skills that could crush the Moonlight Sword Dance of a sword-wielding clan.

Awakened Sharingan.

And now, such terrifying taijutsu.

Is this really something a seven-year-old boy can achieve?

"At what age... will this guy become a Jonin?"

For a moment, Kamimura Yanoi actually felt a sense of anticipation. With a guy like this around, it seemed the future of Konoha... was going to be anything but peaceful!

Keigo Uchiha shook his head, saying thoughtfully, "Just now, when I executed that Whip Kick, my chakra was flowing throughout my entire body instead of being fully concentrated in my leg."

He rubbed his chin, "At the same time, the Lightning Release wasn't stimulated to its full potential; otherwise, I could have unleashed even greater power. It seems I still need to improve."

Everyone: "..."

Damn it.

Are you just showing off?

You're definitely showing off!

Time flowed on.

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

During this period, every member of the Senju Clan wore an expression of anger—a kind of helpless fury.

"Damn it! Damn the Uchiha Clan! Why support Sarutobi Hiruzen? If the Uchiha Clan hadn't backed him, as long as the Senju Clan existed, Sarutobi Hiruzen would never have been able to become the Third Hokage!"

Several elders of the Senju Clan smashed their teacups to pieces in a rage.

But it was of no use.

Sarutobi Hiruzen becoming the Third Hokage was already a set stone.

Above the Hokage Building.

Countless Konoha villagers and ninjas stood in the open square, their eyes filled with anticipation and reverence!

"The acting Hokage is finally becoming the Third Hokage! His contributions to Konoha over these years are plain for all to see!"

"Why still call him acting Hokage? He is Lord Third Hokage!"

"Our Konoha finally has a Hokage again!"

"Lord Hiruzen truly has Konoha's best interests at heart. Now we live in prosperity, free from war, and our lives are getting happier and happier!"

The crowd chattered incessantly.

Their faces were wreathed in brilliant smiles.

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, "There is a reason for the decline of the Senju Clan. Sarutobi Hiruzen becoming the Third Hokage is a foregone conclusion, yet they still insist on making a scene."

He shook his head.

He truly couldn't understand the Senju Clan's way of thinking.

It was simply utter stupidity!