"Then the next technique is... one that will let me test an enemy's strength. I need to catch them off guard, so speed is the key!"
Keigo Uchiha thought aloud.
"Then... I'll change the Water Release: Water Gun Technique into Storm Release!"
Water Release: Water Gun Technique.
It was an ordinary technique that released a stream of water to attack. Its spiral motion gave it greater penetrating power.
But Keigo Uchiha had a better idea!
"Keep the Water Gun Technique's spiral effect, and... add the principle of a railgun! Increase the water pressure to make the attack reach top speed in an instant!"
"But since it's a railgun, water isn't quite the right fit."
Adding electromagnetic properties...
Would make it faster and the attack more terrifying.
But that meant he needed iron!
Or steel.
Neither water nor Storm Release could serve that purpose.
"I need to replace the water with kunai! I'll also add a small sealing scroll to my wrist to store them. That way, I can create the Storm Release: Spiral Railgun!"
Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up.
On top of that, he could add a swirling vortex of water to increase its speed.
And Lightning Release to boost its penetrating power.
It would be many times faster than an ordinary thrown kunai!
One relied on human strength; the other, on machinery.
There was a huge difference between the two!
"Storm Release: Spiral Railgun!"
Keigo Uchiha swiftly pulled a kunai from his weapons pouch. Then, following the design in his mind, he rapidly shaped water into a gun. It was shorter than a rifle, but had a thicker barrel!
The kunai instantly slid into the barrel.
The next moment, as power gathered—
It shot out with a deafening roar!
Thunder seemed to explode beside Keigo Uchiha's ears!
A bolt from the blue!
A streak of blue-green light vanished in an instant!
"Just now... what was that?"
Uchiha Shinya swallowed hard.
He sucked in a sharp breath!
He hadn't even seen it!
"Without activating my Sharingan, I could only make out a faint afterimage..."
Before he could finish speaking,
a terrifying explosion erupted in the forest!
It shook the heavens and earth!
A five-meter-wide patch of ground was flattened, leaving a massive crater!
"Maybe... Keigo came up with another brilliant idea. That attack is already on par with any A-rank technique. As for speed, even some S-rank techniques would struggle to match it!"
Uchiha Shinsuke's throat bobbed as he stared in shock.
"Without activating my Sharingan, I can't detect that attack at all!"
Was Keigo really developing a technique?
Or was he figuring out how to kill his enemies?
Against an attack like that, an ordinary ninja would have no chance of survival!
With the Sharingan's powerful visual acuity, Keigo Uchiha could even become a master assassin! He could kill enemies hundreds of meters away without breaking a sweat!
"That's the sixth technique developed!"
Keigo Uchiha chuckled.
He was very pleased with the Spiral Railgun's power and speed.
"The attack isn't as powerful as the others, but it makes up for that with speed. It's a great way to test an enemy's strength, and it would work very well for assassination, too."
Keigo Uchiha flicked his right hand.
The Water-Lightning Gun vanished.
He now had all kinds of attack methods at his disposal.
But... they were all too powerful, and he still lacked a sensory technique.
Keigo Uchiha pondered.
When it came to outstanding sensory techniques in the Shinobi World, Nagato's Rain Tiger at Will Technique came to mind.
By infusing the rain with chakra, it could detect activity throughout the entire Rain Village.
Even Jiraiya, a Kage Level powerhouse, hadn't noticed anything unusual about the rain!
That was proof of just how powerful the Rain Tiger at Will Technique was!
Of course, Storm Release couldn't conceal itself the way the Rain Tiger at Will Technique did.
But there was another technique in this world.
Kirigakure's Hidden Mist Technique!
A perfect method of concealment!
"But that still isn't enough!"
Keigo Uchiha paused, then abruptly changed the subject.
"I used to think attacks like a rain of arrows were useless, like Kunai Multi-Shadow Clone, the Nine-Tails' fireballs, or that Sand Shower technique. But after encountering ninjas, I realized it wasn't that simple."
Keigo Uchiha considered it.
"Dense attacks aren't meant to deal with powerful ninjas. Uchiha Madara's Fire Release may be powerful, but it's useless against Senju Hashirama. Still, it can be used against fodder!"
"That's what these techniques are for!"
His eyes grew brighter and brighter.
It wasn't realistic to expect himself to use Taijutsu against every ordinary ninja, so... he needed a wide-area technique that used very little chakra!
"So, I can combine the Rain Tiger at Will Technique with an attack!"
Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up!
He clapped his hands, and gray mist began to spread around him.
The weather here wasn't like the Rain Village, where rain was plentiful.
So it didn't make sense to use Nagato's Rain Tiger at Will Technique. But he could use lightning mist!
"I can spread lightning mist after detecting an enemy. Like the Rain Tiger at Will Technique, it can track their movements, and I can send lightning through the gray mist whenever I want!"
As he spoke, his voice grew clearer and more excited!
"This technique won't do much against the strong, but it can wipe out a large number of ordinary ninjas in an instant!"
As long as a ninja didn't reach Six Paths Level,
their power was limited.
That applied even to Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
So the smart thing to do was use a wide-area technique to wipe out the fodder!
Rumble!
At Keigo Uchiha's command, lightning flashed at the edge of the mist!
Then it leaped in every direction!
It attacked wherever Keigo Uchiha directed it!
"Is... is that a thundercloud? It combines Kirigakure's Hidden Mist Technique with the ability to control lightning at will. It would be even more effective in the dark, but even in broad daylight... it could clear out ordinary ninjas!"
The Great Elder's eyes shone.
He understood at once what Keigo Uchiha had invented the technique to do!
"He's only eight, yet he's already thinking about clearing out the fodder. That would save him time and chakra. It takes sharp instincts and a powerful mindset to recognize how important this technique is!"
"Only someone who understands that could invent a technique like this!"
The Great Elder drew in a sharp breath.
Just how extraordinary was Keigo?
How sharp was his mind?
He was eight years old and had never been to a battlefield, yet he had such keen instincts.
He already had the mindset of a powerful ninja!
In Keigo Uchiha's eyes, some ninjas had already been classified as weaklings, and he was destined to become the strongest!
"I'll name this technique Storm Release: Thundercloud Cavity Wave!"
Keigo Uchiha's expression was calm.
Then he began developing the next technique!
He now had techniques for defense, offense, speed, and clearing out fodder.
What else could he develop?
His eyes shifted as he pondered.
The Great Elder and the others watched with smiles and anticipation.
"Keigo has all the tools he needs now. Even some Elite Jonin might not know as many techniques as he does. He's a true genius. The Uchiha Clan is destined to rise!"
Uchiha Shinsuke no longer watched with the skepticism he'd shown at the start.
His eyes were full of excitement.
And a hint of reverence!
This wasn't the way one looked at a genius.
It was respect for a true powerhouse!
Keigo Uchiha had already demonstrated the ability to earn that respect!
"No, Keigo is still missing one technique. Of course, most people couldn't master it, and they wouldn't be capable of developing it either."
The Great Elder looked expectant, then couldn't help shaking his head.
He gave a helpless laugh.
"Why am I thinking like this?"
"Only a truly mighty powerhouse would consider a technique like that. Keigo is still just an eight-year-old child."
Somewhere along the way, he'd started thinking of Keigo as a true powerhouse.
It was absurd!
"Great Elder, to be honest, I've had the same thoughts as you many times today. Without realizing it, I started thinking of Keigo as a true powerhouse and forgot that he's only eight."
Uchiha Shinsuke gave a bitter smile.
What could anyone do?
Who would have thought an eight-year-old boy could be this incredible?
"I've got it!"
Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up, and he suddenly looked up.
He'd figured out what kind of technique he was still missing: one that could restrict an enemy's movements. When he couldn't find his enemies right away, he needed a technique that could trap them all.
The enemies inside it...
Would be lambs for the slaughter!
"For my final technique, I'll use Donquixote Doflamingo's Birdcage from One Piece as a model. I'll develop a technique that can trap every enemy, turning Storm Release into a cage to hold them all."
Keigo Uchiha spoke slowly and deliberately.
His eyes glinted.
"Anyone who approaches the edge or attacks the cage will be struck by it, and it'll send the information straight to me!"
As he spoke,
he clapped his hands!
Storm Release poured from his hands, gradually shifting shape according to his design.
"First, I'll fire a ball of Storm Release chakra into the sky. That will form the circle!"
At Keigo Uchiha's command, the ball of Storm Release chakra shot into the sky.
It hovered two hundred meters above the ground.
Blue-green light radiated from it.
Lightning crackled and flashed.
It was like the most obedient pet, waiting for Keigo Uchiha's orders at any moment!
"Next, I'll split off countless lines from the chakra ball to create a hemispherical, dome-shaped cage. Like a birdcage, it'll trap everyone inside!"
As Keigo Uchiha finished speaking,
the lightning orb changed in an instant, countless blue-green lines spreading out from it!
They formed a hemispherical, dome-shaped cage!
It covered the ground within a four-hundred-meter radius!
"Anyone who touches the cage will be struck by lightning. And as I direct it to search, the cage will keep shrinking! Those who have been cleared will be cast out, while anyone who hasn't been ruled out will remain trapped inside!"
Keigo Uchiha's expression was aloof as he gently curled his fingers.
The cage's height instantly shrank to fifty meters.
Its diameter shrank to one hundred meters.
Then it kept shrinking until it became a small cage ten meters tall and twenty meters wide!
"The smaller the cage gets, the stronger its defenses become!"
Watching the cage grow darker, Keigo Uchiha suddenly shook his head. "It's not enough. This still isn't enough. Right now, this cage can only trap weaker ninja, and it costs me an enormous amount of chakra."
"To make the cage sturdier and stronger, I need to combine it with Sealing Jutsu."
"Then it'll truly be difficult to break!"
Keigo Uchiha's gaze shifted.
In the original Naruto story, the Four Red Yang Formation was a Sealing Jutsu of the same type.
It could seal enemies inside a space.
People outside couldn't enter, and people inside couldn't get out!
It could even trap the Third, a Kage Level powerhouse, which was enough to show how powerful Sealing Jutsu was!
"When this ninjutsu is combined with Sealing Jutsu, it'll reveal its true power!"
Keigo Uchiha swept his hand through the air.
The cage vanished at once.
He had successfully developed the ninjutsu.
What remained was to fuse it with Sealing Jutsu later on!
"He really... really developed it! A ninjutsu similar to Sealing Jutsu—only the strong would even consider developing something like this. Ordinary ninja don't even have the talent to learn it!"
The Great Elder couldn't help but stare in shock.
"No. Keigo hasn't fully developed it yet. This ninjutsu only traps the enemy inside. If their attacks are strong enough, they can still break out."
"In essence, it's still an ordinary ninjutsu."
"Only when it's combined with Sealing Jutsu will it display its true power!"
The Great Elder couldn't help speaking up, but soon a trace of approval appeared in his eyes. "Still, I believe Keigo has already realized that!"
"Keigo... has he really become this meticulous?"
Uchiha Shinsuke was stunned!
He couldn't help swallowing as he looked at the shining boy on the field, who seemed almost like a god.
He gave a bitter smile.
"I'm an Elite Jonin, yet I never thought of developing this ninjutsu. I can't believe Keigo did. His perceptiveness, instincts, and composure have already surpassed mine!"
Uchiha Shinsuke took a deep breath. "Right now, I can only suppress Keigo for a short time through experience and age."
"If I'm not careful, I might even die at Keigo's hands!"
Such a calm and perceptive mind.
It moved Uchiha Shinsuke.
He even felt... a chill deep in his heart!
A mind of extraordinary brilliance!
Things no one else could think of—Uchiha Keigo seemed to have countless brains, allowing him to grasp the heart of a problem with ease and find a solution immediately!
When he was eight...
What had he been doing?
He'd still been cluelessly playing games!
"Then this ninjutsu shall be named Heaven and Earth Cage! Unlike the Four Violet Flames Formation, it doesn't need four ninja. I can use it all by myself!"
Time passed.
One day later.
Keigo Uchiha had mastered his techniques and developed a full ten Storm Release ninjutsu, covering everything from offense to defense!
The Great Elder and the others were numb with shock!
Uchiha Shinsuke and the others were so stunned their eyes practically hurt. They'd been staring for so long that even their faces were starting to ache!
"Grandpa, I've finished developing all the ninjutsu. I should be able to use these techniques for a long time."
Keigo Uchiha walked up to the Great Elder.
He smiled as he spoke. "From now on, I'll be able to protect myself when facing enemies."
In this era,
Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama—the two overpowered monsters—were both gone.
It was naturally his era now!
Although he hadn't fully grown yet,
he was already monstrous enough!
The ninjutsu he'd developed were already more than enough to handle any enemy. All he needed to do was keep increasing the amount of chakra in his body, so he could use his techniques more smoothly!
And make them more powerful.
He'd also be able to use more techniques.
"Protect yourself???"
The Great Elder was baffled.
You call that protecting yourself?
With Storm Gale Technique, you could just run away!
"Hahaha! Good! Just as expected of my grandson. Shinsuke, what do you think?"
The Great Elder laughed heartily.
His smile was radiant.
He looked at Uchiha Shinsuke nearby, his eyes full of pride.
Having a grandson with such monstrous talent made him proud!
"Great Elder, you didn't call us here just to witness Keigo's talent, did you?"
Uchiha Shinsuke couldn't help giving a bitter smile. "After we witness a young member of the Uchiha Clan display their talent, they become a candidate for clan leader. There are usually two or three candidates."
"But now... are we really looking at a candidate? Is this really just about talent?"
"What we've seen is Keigo's strength!"
He shook his head, his eyes full of admiration. "With Keigo's talent and strength, it's only a matter of time before he becomes clan leader!"
"From now on, I'll serve as Keigo's guard, protecting him with my life!"
His voice rang out with conviction.
There was not a trace of resentment!
"Once Keigo has absolute strength, I, Uchiha Shinsuke, will be at his disposal! I'll become the sharpest blade in his hands!"
He continued.
The Great Elder froze.
He gave Uchiha Shinsuke a strange look.
Even Keigo Uchiha, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them!
Now he finally understood why his grandfather had brought these Elite Jonin here today. It wasn't just to protect him—it was also to let all the Elite Jonin see his talent.
If they recognized his talent,
he would become a candidate for clan leader.
But he hadn't just earned their recognition for his talent. He'd also earned their recognition for his strength. That was why this was happening.
Uchiha Shinsuke would become his guard!
And once he had fully grown, Uchiha Shinsuke would treat him as clan leader and follow his orders!
This was a declaration!
And an acknowledgment!
The others were just as startled, and their expressions couldn't help changing!
"Captain! You..."
Uchiha Shinya's voice trembled. This was too risky. If Keigo Uchiha didn't become clan leader, or died before then, the new clan leader would surely despise Uchiha Shinsuke!
There would be no turning back from this path!
"I, Uchiha Shinsuke, have never regretted a single choice I've made. Keigo has this kind of strength, and I see limitless potential for the future in him."
Uchiha Shinsuke grinned.
His hideous scar gave him a fierce look, matching his cold expression.
"You'll see that day. I'll lead the Uchiha Clan to the pinnacle of the Shinobi World!"
Keigo Uchiha smiled, the corners of his lips lifting.
Black hair and black eyes.
Dominant and imposing!
He didn't bother with any polite words.
That was the bearing of a strong person!
The others froze as they looked at the spirited Keigo Uchiha. Could an eight-year-old boy really possess such commanding presence?
No humility.
No courtesy.
Only confidence!
He believed he would surely stand at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World!
"Perhaps, under Keigo's leadership... the Uchiha Clan really can reclaim its former glory!"
Watching Keigo Uchiha's retreating figure,
the Great Elder couldn't help murmuring.
As the others looked at Keigo Uchiha's back, their initial hopes for a promising younger generation had become... reverence!
When he returned to the Uchiha Clan,
Keigo Uchiha narrowed his eyes, sensing someone watching him!
He looked up sharply and saw a boy a little older than him in a distant courtyard. The boy had a determined gaze and a neat center part. Rather than looking stiff, he had a hint of handsomeness.
"That's Fugaku Uchiha."
The Great Elder spoke calmly, his eyes lowered slightly. "Fugaku is a clever boy, too."
"Keigo, before you came along, I'd considered making Fugaku the Uchiha Clan's future clan leader and grooming him as my successor. But once you showed your talent, all other geniuses ceased to matter."
If Fugaku Uchiha counted as a genius,
then Keigo Uchiha was a monster.
The difference between them was like heaven and earth!
One might be able to maintain the status quo.
But the other would surely lead the entire Uchiha Clan to the pinnacle!
"Fugaku may try to make a move against you later. But this is normal within the clan. Neither the elders nor anyone else will get involved. It's just a bit of rivalry among you youngsters, so you'll have to deal with it yourself."
The Great Elder's voice was calm.
He showed no favoritism.
Although he doted on Keigo Uchiha and believed in him,
he wouldn't interfere in something like this. True strength was forged through struggle and earned through actual fighting. The Uchiha Clan never stopped its members from competing with one another!
They just couldn't kill each other.
That was the only rule!
"The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Don't worry. He'll submit to me."
Keigo Uchiha spoke calmly.
Yet his confidence was absolute and beyond question!
His chakra was already depleted for the day. He replenished it that night, and the hours passed quickly.
In class,
Kamimura Yanoi was teaching them about training.
But Keigo Uchiha had already mastered it all. What Kamimura Yanoi was saying was no longer of any use to him.
"With Absolute Control, changing the form of chakra is no challenge at all. Nature transformation is what I need to focus on!"
Keigo Uchiha pondered.
He considered what direction he should take with his training.
While developing Storm Release ninjutsu yesterday, he'd also made some use of nature transformation and realized how important it was.
"For example, Kakashi's Lightning Blade draws on the piercing property of Lightning Release. This makes the lightning more penetrating and gives it far greater power. The technique pairs perfectly with the Sharingan."
"But piercing isn't the only property of Lightning Release. It can also produce light and heat, and cause paralysis. Each is a different property, and each can be used to develop different ninjutsu!"
The more he thought about it, the more fascinating it seemed.
Nature transformation was boundless. In theory, the more properties he mastered and the more precisely he understood them, the more powerful the ninjutsu he could use!
No wonder high-level, powerful ninjutsu all involved nature transformation.
Only nature transformation could maximize a technique's damage!
"That's also why Uchiha Madara could make ordinary ninjutsu feel world-shattering, while ordinary ninja had to expend countless lives to block his ordinary Fire Release!"
It was because he'd studied nature transformation to its limits!
Uchiha Madara wasn't powerful just because of his Sharingan.
His Taijutsu,
and ninjutsu,
were also at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World!
"Then today, I'll practice the paralyzing property of Lightning Release. In battle, paralysis can have an unexpected effect."
Keigo Uchiha chuckled.
Time to train.
There were many Chakra Nature Transformations for Lightning Release. He would try them one by one!
"Lightning Release: Paralysis!"
Keigo Uchiha shouted softly.
Thunderbolt appeared in his palm, but it had no power at all—not even a spark. It wasn't violent like lightning, either. Instead, it looked like... a pool of water.
It didn't seem harmful at all.
"That's it for today's lesson. Class dismissed. Remember to keep training when you get home, and don't slack off!"
After Kamimura Yanoi gave them a reminder,
he couldn't help glancing at the Thunderbolt in Keigo's hand. He shuddered and muttered, "What jutsu is that kid training now? I'd better keep my distance. Wouldn't want to fall behind him and get teased again!"
With that,
he hurried off at a brisk pace, practically flying away!
He wasn't worried about how the children were doing in class. With Keigo Uchiha setting the pace, their strength was growing so fast it left him speechless!
It was no exaggeration to say
that no other group of children had ever been this strong!
Keigo Uchiha was the most important reason for it!
"Keigo Uchiha, what's that thing in your hand?"
Hyuga Ruri was the first to notice the Thunderbolt in Keigo Uchiha's hand.
She called out sharply.
Her beautiful eyes were full of defiance!
Hyuga Ruri gave a huff.
Her pure white eyes brimmed with stubborn resolve. She clenched her teeth and stared at Keigo Uchiha as if he were her sworn enemy.
At her words, everyone's attention was drawn over.
"What's that thing in Keigo's hand? Is it... Lightning Release? But why doesn't it shine like ordinary Lightning Release? It looks more like a pool of still water."
Akimichi Lie looked puzzled.
Later on, his clan would develop their physical talents by incorporating Lightning Release, making their attacks even stronger.
So he had seen Lightning Release before.
"That's Lightning Release, but it seems... different from the usual kind."
Nara Kano rubbed his chin, uncertain.
He was smart, but that didn't mean he knew everything.
Besides, he had a feeling.
Keigo was much smarter than him. Keigo just wasn't interested in such things, which made Nara Kano seem smarter by comparison. But he knew that if Keigo ever tried to outwit him,
he wouldn't stand a chance!
"Honestly, Keigo must've come up with another new jutsu. What an enviable talent."
Yuhi Shinku couldn't help touching her red hair, envy filling her beautiful eyes.
As a genjutsu ninja,
ever since joining this class,
she'd taken quite a few hits to her confidence.
First there was Kurama Shimotsuki. Her talent for genjutsu was terrifying—she seemed born for it. No matter what Shinku did, she couldn't beat her!
And Shimotsuki's genjutsu could leave her struggling to react.
Later, she discovered something even more terrifying.
Shimotsuki's genjutsu was just as useless against Keigo, and just as laughably weak!
By that logic, Shinku wasn't even fit to hold Keigo's shoes...
What made it even more despairing was that genjutsu wasn't even Keigo's strong suit...
"Hmph! Even if it's some new jutsu, it won't be able to hurt me. I've already learned a new jutsu that can compress Rotation to the surface of my body and protect me!"
Hyuga Ruri raised her delicate brows and huffed.
She showed a row of pearly white teeth.
"Keigo Uchiha, I developed this jutsu specifically to counter you! My new jutsu can withstand any attack you throw at me!"
As she spoke,
she started smiling herself, as if she could already see herself defeating Keigo Uchiha. It was what she'd dreamed of for so long, and she'd waited ages for this day!
"This is the moment I reclaim my place as the number one genius!"
She called out, "Keigo Uchiha, do you know how long I've worked for this day? A year! A whole year! Do you know what I've been through?"
Hyuga Ruri had studied Keigo Uchiha's abilities.
He was so strong because of his Taijutsu and ninjutsu.
Now that she'd developed this Absolute Defense jutsu to block his attacks, she was sure she could beat him!
"Have you been training your Byakugan lately? Its power has improved."
Keigo Uchiha's eyes flickered as he gave her a knowing smile.
He changed the subject and casually glanced at Hyuga Ruri's Byakugan.
He could tell that the power of her Byakugan had grown considerably. She must have been training it deliberately.
"H-how could that be! I haven't been training my Byakugan! I never train that thing. The Hyuga Clan trains in Taijutsu, not the Byakugan!"
Hyuga Ruri's voice faltered. Her pretty face flushed, and she stammered.
She didn't want to admit it.
The truth was, she'd managed to develop Rotation into a protective layer covering her whole body only because her Byakugan had grown stronger and helped her with the research!
Well then.
Keigo Uchiha shook his head helplessly.
She was a classic tsundere.
Even if she trained, she wouldn't show the slightest weakness in front of him.
"Enough talk. Use that useless jutsu of yours on me. This time, I'll withstand every attack you make!"
Hyuga Ruri hurriedly cut Keigo Uchiha off.
She seemed afraid he'd keep talking.
"You're sure?"
Keigo Uchiha raised an eyebrow.
He was developing the paralysis property of Lightning Release's nature transformation. It might not cause much damage, but it was still a nature transformation. Hyuga Ruri couldn't withstand it at her current level.
"Of course! Hurry up! I'm definitely going to win this time!"
As she spoke, Hyuga Ruri held out her slender, lily-white arm, wearing the solemn expression of someone marching to their death.
"What a stubborn girl."
Keigo Uchiha chuckled helplessly.
Then he calmly placed the Lightning Release against Hyuga Ruri's arm.
Everyone's eyes widened, and they held their breath!
"After a year, the Grade One Championship is finally upon us again! Who will win? Hyuga Ruri is brimming with confidence and looks down on Keigo Uchiha. Perhaps this time, the top spot will change hands for good!"
Senju Nawaki leaped out.
He stood to the side, gesturing wildly, excitement written all over his face!
He stared fixedly at the two of them.
It didn't matter who took first place, as long as Keigo Uchiha lost the top spot!
He didn't care who else came first!
Crack!
In an instant,
the moment the Lightning Release touched Hyuga Ruri's arm, a terrifying bolt erupted and spread throughout the entire classroom. Its paralyzing effect immediately washed over everyone!
"W-what is this? Why can't I move... I can't even lift my arms?"
"Is this... muscle paralysis? Is this an effect created by Lightning Release? What kind of monster could do this? If we ran into an enemy like Keigo on the battlefield, we'd have no chance of surviving!"
"Ah!!! My... my head is killing me!!!"
Everyone chattered in alarm.
They all slumped to the floor.
Senju Nawaki had it worst. He'd been bouncing on a desk, and now he toppled straight down, clutching his head and groaning helplessly.
Hyuga Ruri was stunned, then collapsed forward, unable to move.
"Huh? Why... did this happen?"
The sensation of weakness left her completely powerless.
Her defense had done absolutely nothing. The Lightning Release had slipped past every layer of protection and left her unable to control her body.
Her mind raced, but all she could do was watch herself fall forward.
She couldn't do anything to stop it.
Her delicate body fell into Keigo Uchiha's arms. Soft warmth pressed against him, and a faint fragrance filled the air.
"Damn you... I wasn't ready this time. Next time... I'll get you back for this!"
"Of course. I'll be waiting."
Keigo Uchiha smiled faintly, unconcerned.
You might not know what Chakra Nature Transformation is.
Once you do,
you'll understand just how big the gap is!
Lying in Keigo Uchiha's arms, Hyuga Ruri's face scrunched up. She gritted her teeth as she spoke.
This was so embarrassing!
She glared "fiercely" at Senju Nawaki.
It was all his fault!
He'd started talking about a Grade One Championship.
It had ended before she'd even begun!
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