Uchiha Elite Completely Convinced

"Then the next ninjutsu should be... one that allows me to test the enemy's strength. It needs to catch them off guard, and speed is the key to this technique!"

Keigo Uchiha pondered softly.

"How about... modifying Water Release: Water Gun Technique into Storm Release!"

Water Release: Water Gun Technique.

It was originally a very ordinary ninjutsu, capable of releasing a stream of water with spiral properties, giving the attack greater piercing power.

But Keigo Uchiha had a better idea!

"Retain the original spiral properties of the Water Gun Technique, and... add the principle of a railgun! Increase the water pressure to instantly boost the attack speed to its maximum!"

"However, since it's a railgun, a stream of water isn't quite appropriate."

Adding electromagnetic properties.

It would make the speed faster and the attack more terrifying.

But this would require iron!

Or steel.

And neither water nor Storm Release could fulfill that role on their own.

"I need to change the water stream into a kunai! At the same time, add a small sealing scroll to my wrist to store the kunai; that way, I can realize the ninjutsu: Storm Release: Spiral Railgun!"

Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up.

On this foundation, add a water vortex to increase speed.

Add Lightning Release to enhance piercing power.

This speed would be countless times faster than a standard kunai throw!

One is human force, while the other is mechanical principle.

There is a massive difference between the two!

"Storm Release: Spiral Railgun!"

Keigo Uchiha nimbly pulled a kunai from his ninja pouch, and according to his memory, he quickly condensed a water gun in his hand—shorter than a rifle, but with a thicker barrel!

The kunai instantly merged into the barrel.

The next moment, as power gathered.

It blasted out with a roar!

It sounded like thunder exploding right next to Keigo Uchiha's ears!

A thunderclap on flat ground!

Accompanying it was a cyan-blue streak of light that vanished in an instant!

"Just now... what was that that flew past?"

Uchiha Shinya couldn't help but swallow hard.

He gasped!

He hadn't even seen it!

"Without activating my Sharingan, I could only catch a faint afterimage..."

He hadn't even finished his sentence.

A terrifying explosion erupted deep in the forest!

Earth-shattering!

A clearing of fully five meters was leveled, blasted into a massive crater!

"Perhaps... Keigo has come up with another wild idea. This attack... is already enough to rival any A-rank ninjutsu, but in terms of speed, even some S-rank ninjutsu would struggle to compete!"

Uchiha Shinsuke's throat bobbed, his eyes filled with shock.

"Even without activating my Sharingan, I couldn't track that attack!"

Is Keigo really just developing ninjutsu?

Are you sure he isn't just considering how his enemies should die?

Under an attack like this, an ordinary ninja would have no path to survival!

With the powerful kinetic vision of the Sharingan, Keigo Uchiha could even become an assassination genius! Assassinating enemies from hundreds of meters away would be effortless!

"The sixth ninjutsu development is complete!"

Keigo Uchiha chuckled.

He was very satisfied with the attack power and speed of the Spiral Railgun.

"Although the intensity of this attack is a bit weaker and not as powerful as other ninjutsu, its advantage lies in its speed. It's a great probing tool, and of course, it's also excellent for assassinations."

Keigo Uchiha waved his right hand.

The Water-Lightning Gun instantly dissipated into nothingness.

Now, he possessed all kinds of offensive means.

But... the power of these attacks was a bit too great, and he lacked any sensory ninjutsu.

Keigo Uchiha fell into deep thought.

In the ninja world, when it comes to excellent sensory ninjutsu, one must mention Nagato's Rain Tiger at Will Technique.

By infusing chakra into the rain, one could detect the movements of the entire Amegakure.

Even Jiraiya, a powerhouse at the Kage level, failed to notice the abnormality of the rain!

This was sufficient proof of the power of the Rain Tiger at Will Technique!

Of course, Storm Release could not achieve the same level of concealment as the Rain Tiger at Will Technique.

But there was another type of ninjutsu in this world.

The Hidden Mist Technique of Kirigakure!

An absolute means of concealment!

"But this is still not enough!"

Keigo Uchiha's voice paused as he suddenly shifted the topic.

"I previously thought that attack methods similar to a rain of arrows were useless, like the Kunai Multi-Shadow Clone, the Nine-Tails' fire bullets, or the Sand Shower, but after encountering real ninjas, I realized that wasn't the case at all."

Keigo Uchiha's gaze was contemplative.

"Dense attacks aren't meant to deal with powerful ninjas; just as Uchiha Madara's Fire Release is powerful, it has no effect against Senju Hashirama, but it can be used to deal with cannon fodder!"

"That is the purpose of these ninjutsu!"

His eyes grew brighter and brighter.

It was unrealistic for him to use taijutsu to deal with all the cannon fodder, so... he needed large-scale ninjutsu that consumed very little chakra!

"Therefore, I can fuse the Rain Tiger at Will Technique with my offensive means!"

Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up!

He clapped his hands together, and gray mist began to permeate the area around him.

The outside world did not have the abundant rainfall of Amegakure.

Therefore, using the Rain Tiger at Will Technique exactly like Nagato was unreasonable, but he could use thunder mist!

"Once I discover the enemy, I can spread the thunder mist; it will serve to detect enemy movements just like the Rain Tiger at Will Technique, and I can use the gray thunder mist to conduct lightning at any time!"

The more he spoke, the clearer his voice became, filled with excitement!

"This move won't have much effect on powerhouses, but it can instantly kill a large area of cannon fodder!"

As long as a ninja has not become a Six Paths level powerhouse.

Their strength is limited.

Even Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara are no exception.

Therefore, the wise approach is to use large-scale ninjutsu to instantly kill cannon fodder!

Boom!

Following Keigo Uchiha's will, thunder instantly appeared at the edge of the thunder mist!

Immediately after, the lightning jumped around!

It followed Keigo Uchiha's consciousness to launch attacks!

"This... is this a thundercloud? Combining the Hidden Mist Technique of Kirigakure with the ability to freely manipulate lightning—this attack can play a greater role in the dark, and in normal circumstances... it can also be used to clear out ordinary ninjas!"

The Great Elder's eyes were burning.

In an instant, he understood the purpose of the ninjutsu Keigo Uchiha had invented!

"To be only eight years old and already have the foresight to clear out cannon fodder—this doesn't just save his own time, it also saves chakra. It requires a keen sense and the mindset of a powerhouse to realize the importance of this ninjutsu!"

"Only by realizing this can one invent such a ninjutsu!"

The Great Elder gasped.

Just how monstrous is Keigo?

Just how sharp is his mind!

At eight years old, having never been on a battlefield, he could already have such keen awareness.

He could have such a powerhouse mindset!

In Keigo Uchiha's heart, some ninjas had already been classified as the weak, and he was destined to become the strongest!

"I shall name this move Storm Release: Thundercloud Cavity Wave."

Keigo Uchiha's gaze was calm.

He then began the development of his next ninjutsu!

Now, whether it was defense, offense, speed, or clearing out cannon fodder, he possessed all the necessary ninjutsu.

What other ninjutsu could he develop?

His gaze shifted as he began to ponder.

The Great Elder and the others looked on with smiles and anticipation.

"Keigo now possesses a complete arsenal of techniques; even some Elite Jonin do not necessarily command as many ninjutsu as he does. He is a true genius, a monster of talent. Our Uchiha Clan is destined to rise!"

Uchiha Shinsuke no longer held the scrutinizing gaze he had at the beginning.

His eyes were filled with excitement.

And a hint of reverence!

This was not the look one gives a mere genius.

It was the respect reserved for a true powerhouse!

Uchiha Keigo now possessed the capability to command such respect!

"No, Keigo is still missing one type of ninjutsu. Of course, many people cannot master such a technique, nor do they have the ability to develop it."

The Great Elder looked on with anticipation, then couldn't help but shake his head.

He let out a helpless laugh.

"Why would I even think that?"

"Only those who are truly powerful to the extreme would consider such a ninjutsu. Keigo is still just an eight-year-old child."

Unknowingly, he had begun to view Keigo as a true powerhouse.

It was simply absurd!

"Great Elder, in truth, there have been many times today where I felt the same as you. Unknowingly, I treated Keigo as a true powerhouse, forgetting the fact that he is only eight years old this year."

Uchiha Shinsuke gave a wry smile.

What else could be done?

Who could have imagined that an eight-year-old boy would be this monstrously capable?

"I've got it!"

Uchiha Keigo's eyes lit up as he suddenly looked up.

He had realized what kind of ninjutsu he was still lacking: he needed a technique capable of restricting an enemy's movements. When he could not immediately locate his foes, he needed a ninjutsu to trap everyone within a confined space.

The enemies inside.

Would be lambs waiting for the slaughter!

"Then for the final ninjutsu, I will use the Birdcage from Doflamingo in One Piece as a prototype to develop a technique capable of trapping all enemies, transforming my Storm Release into a prison to cage them all."

Uchiha Keigo said, enunciating every word.

A sharp glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"Anyone who approaches the perimeter or attacks the cage will be harmed by it, and the information will be transmitted to me instantly!"

As Uchiha Keigo spoke.

He slammed his hands together!

Storm Release erupted from his palms, gradually changing shape according to his will.

"First, launch a Storm Release chakra orb into the sky; this will be the center of the circle!"

Under Uchiha Keigo's control, the Storm Release chakra orb instantly soared into the sky.

It hovered at an altitude of two hundred meters.

Emitting a cyan-blue glow.

Lightning crackled and flashed.

It boomed incessantly, like the most obedient pet, waiting at all times for Uchiha Keigo's command!

"Next, disperse numerous threads from the chakra orb to form a hemisphere, a pot-lid-shaped prison, just like a birdcage, to trap everyone inside!"

As Uchiha Keigo's voice fell.

The lightning orb changed instantly, and countless cyan-blue threads spread outward!

They formed a hemispherical, pot-lid-shaped cage!

It descended to shroud an area of four hundred meters on the ground!

"Anyone who touches the cage will be struck by lightning, and as I focus my intent to search, the cage will continuously shrink! Those who have been cleared will be cast out of the cage, while those who have not been cleared of suspicion will remain trapped within!"

Uchiha Keigo's gaze was transcendent as he gently clenched his palm.

The height of the cage instantly shrank to 50 meters.

And the diameter of the cage also shrank to 100 meters.

Following that, it continued to shrink until it became a small cage 10 meters high and 20 meters wide!

"As the cage shrinks, its defensive power will only grow stronger!"

Watching the color of the cage deepen, Keigo Uchiha suddenly shook his head. "Not enough. This is still not enough. Right now, this cage can only trap weaker ninja, and it requires me to expend a massive amount of chakra."

"To make the cage more stable and powerful, it needs to be combined with sealing jutsu."

"Only then will it be truly unbreakable!"

Keigo Uchiha's gaze shifted.

In the original Naruto series, the Four Red Yang Formation and the Four Violet Flames Formation were sealing jutsu of this very type.

They could seal an enemy within a space.

Those on the outside could not enter, and those on the inside could not leave!

The fact that it could even trap the Third Hokage, a powerhouse at the Kage level, was enough to demonstrate the terrifying nature of sealing jutsu!

"When this ninjutsu is combined with sealing jutsu, it will display its true power!"

Keigo Uchiha waved his hand.

In an instant, the cage dissipated.

This ninjutsu had already been successfully developed.

What it lacked was his future integration with sealing techniques!

"To think... to think he actually developed it! A ninjutsu similar to a sealing technique—this is the kind of jutsu only the strong would consider; ordinary ninja don't even have the talent to touch upon it!"

The Great Elder could not help but be shocked.

"No. Keigo hasn't fully perfected it yet, because this ninjutsu of his only traps the enemy inside; if the attack power is strong enough, it can still be broken."

"Essentially, this is still an ordinary ninjutsu."

"Only by combining this ninjutsu with sealing techniques will it reveal its true power!"

The Great Elder couldn't help but speak up, but soon, a hint of praise appeared in his eyes. "But I believe Keigo has already realized this!"

"Keigo... has his mind become this meticulous?"

Uchiha Shinsuke was horrified!

He couldn't help but swallow hard, watching the shining, god-like youth on the field.

He gave a bitter smile.

"As an Elite Jonin, I didn't even think of developing this kind of ninjutsu. I never expected Keigo to think of it; his acuity, intuition, and level of composure have already surpassed mine!"

Uchiha Shinsuke took a deep breath. "Right now, I can only suppress Keigo briefly by relying on my experience and age."

"If I'm not careful, I might even die at Keigo's hands!"

Such calm and sharp talent.

It moved Uchiha Shinsuke.

It even gave him a feeling of... a chill running down his spine!

A heart of seven apertures!

Things others couldn't think of, Keigo Uchiha seemed to approach with countless brains, easily realizing the crux of the problem and finding a solution at the very first moment!

When he was eight years old.

What was he doing?

He was still ignorantly playing games!

"Then this ninjutsu... shall be named Heaven and Earth Cage! Unlike the Four Violet Flames Formation, this ninjutsu doesn't require four ninja; just me alone is enough!"

Time continued to pass.

In one day.

Keigo Uchiha had skillfully created a full ten Storm Release ninjutsu, covering every aspect from offense to defense!

The Great Elder and the others were completely numb!

Uchiha Shinsuke and the others were so shocked that their eyes were starting to ache; there was no helping it, they had been staring for so long that their faces were now feeling sore!

"Grandfather, all the ninjutsu have been developed. I should be able to use these for a long time."

Keigo Uchiha walked up to the Great Elder.

He smiled and said, "Now, when facing enemies in the future, I have the power to protect myself."

In this current era.

The two "cheaters," Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, were already gone.

Naturally, this was the era of his own "cheating" self!

Although he hadn't fully grown up yet.

He was already monstrous enough!

The ninjutsu he had developed now were sufficient to deal with any enemy, and all he needed to do was continuously increase the amount of chakra in his body to make the release of his ninjutsu smoother!

And their power even greater.

At the same time, it allows for the release of more ninjutsu.

"The power of self-preservation???"

The Great Elder was filled with question marks.

You call this having the power of self-preservation?

With the Storm Gale Technique to displace yourself, wouldn't you just run away directly!

"Hahaha, good, worthy of being my grandson! Shinsuke, what do you think?"

The Great Elder laughed heartily.

His smile was wide and joyous.

He looked toward Uchiha Shinsuke at his side, his eyes brimming with pride.

Having a grandson with such monstrous talent was something to be proud of!

"Great Elder, you called us here today, but was it really just to witness Keigo Uchiha's talent?"

Uchiha Shinsuke couldn't help but offer a wry smile. "Any descendant of the Uchiha Clan whose talent we have witnessed becomes a candidate for the position of Clan Head, with the number of candidates usually ranging from two to three."

"But now... what we are looking at is not just a candidate! What we are looking at is not just talent!"

"What we are seeing now is Keigo Uchiha's strength!"

He shook his head, his eyes full of admiration. "With Keigo Uchiha's talent and strength, it is only a matter of time before he becomes the Clan Head!"

"From now on, I will become Keigo Uchiha's guard, protecting him at all times and guarding his life with my own!"

His voice was resolute and ringing.

There was not a hint of complaint!

"Once Keigo Uchiha possesses absolute strength, I, Uchiha Shinsuke, will be at his beck and call! I will become the sharpest blade in his hand!"

He continued.

The Great Elder was stunned.

He looked at Uchiha Shinsuke with a strange expression.

Even Keigo Uchiha, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in their depths!

He finally understood the true meaning behind his grandfather bringing these elite ninja here today; it wasn't just to ensure his safety, but also to make all the elite ninja recognize his talent.

If his talent were acknowledged, he would become a candidate for Clan Head.

But he hadn't just made everyone acknowledge his talent; he had made them acknowledge his strength as well, which was why this scene was unfolding.

Uchiha Shinsuke would become his personal guard!

And once he had fully matured, Uchiha Shinsuke would treat him as the head of the household and obey his every command!

This was a declaration of loyalty!

It was also an acknowledgment!

At the same time, the others were shocked, their expressions changing involuntarily!

"Captain! You..."

Uchiha Shinya's voice trembled. Doing this was too risky; if Keigo Uchiha failed to become the Clan Head or died prematurely, Uchiha Shinsuke would undoubtedly be shunned by the new leader!

This was a path of no return!

"I, Uchiha Shinsuke, never regret any choice I make. Keigo Uchiha has such strength, and in him, I see infinite possibilities for the future."

Uchiha Shinsuke grinned.

The jagged scar on his face looked cold and fierce, much like his icy expression.

"You will see that day. I will lead the Uchiha to the pinnacle of the ninja world!"

Keigo Uchiha smiled, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

Black hair, black eyes.

Domineering and awe-inspiring!

There was no false modesty.

This was the spirit of a powerhouse!

The crowd was stunned, unable to help but stare at the high-spirited Keigo Uchiha. Could this... really be the aura of an eight-year-old boy?

No humility.

No false politeness.

Only dominance!

Believe that you will inevitably stand at the pinnacle of the ninja world!

"Perhaps under Keigo's leadership... the Uchiha Clan can truly recreate the glory of the past!"

Watching the back of Keigo Uchiha.

The Great Elder could not help but murmur.

And in the eyes of everyone looking at Keigo Uchiha's back, the initial hope for a junior had transformed into... reverence!

Returning to the Uchiha Clan.

Keigo Uchiha narrowed his eyes, instantly sensing a gaze fixed upon him!

He suddenly looked up and saw a youth slightly older than him in a distant courtyard, his gaze resolute, sporting a center-parted hairstyle that looked not dull at all, but rather dashing.

"It is Fugaku Uchiha."

The Great Elder's voice was calm, his eyes slightly lowered, "Fugaku is also a smart man."

"Keigo, before you, I had once considered letting Fugaku become the future clan head of the Uchiha Clan, training him as a successor, but once your talent was revealed, all other geniuses became insignificant."

If Fugaku Uchiha could be considered a genius.

Then Keigo Uchiha was a monster.

There was a chasm of difference between the two!

One might be able to maintain the status quo.

But the other would inevitably lead the entire Uchiha Clan to the pinnacle!

"Fugaku may make moves against you later, but this is a normal occurrence within the clan. Neither the elders nor anyone else will intervene; this is a 'petty squabble' between you juniors, so you must resolve it yourself."

The Great Elder's voice was calm.

There was no favoritism.

Although he doted on Keigo Uchiha and believed in him.

In matters like this, he would not offer any obstruction. True powerhouses are forged through struggle and earned through genuine strength; the Uchiha Clan never prohibits any infighting among its members!

Do not kill.

That is the only rule!

"With great power comes great responsibility. Please rest assured, he will submit to me."

Keigo Uchiha's voice was calm.

Yet it carried unquestionable and absolute confidence!

His chakra had been exhausted today, and after recovering it that night, the night passed quickly.

In class.

Kamimura Yanoi was lecturing on cultivation content.

But Keigo Uchiha had already fully mastered it; the content Kamimura Yanoi spoke of was of no use to him anymore.

"Under the Absolute Control talent, shape transformation holds no difficulty for me. Nature transformation is the focus I need to delve into!"

Keigo Uchiha's gaze was thoughtful.

He was contemplating the direction of his future training.

While developing Storm Release ninjutsu yesterday, he had utilized some nature transformation to a certain extent and realized its importance.

"For example, Kakashi's Lightning Blade delves into the penetration aspect of Lightning Release nature transformation, which makes the piercing power of Lightning Release stronger and grants it terrifying destructive force. This technique pairs perfectly with the Sharingan."

"But Lightning Release is not just about penetration; there is also light, heat, and paralysis. These are different properties that can be used to develop different ninjutsu!"

The more he thought about it, the more profound it felt.

Nature transformation is endless. Theoretically, the more nature transformations he masters and the more refined they are, the more powerful the ninjutsu he can unleash!

No wonder high-level, formidable ninjutsu all involve nature transformation.

Because only nature transformation can push the damage of a ninjutsu to its peak!

"This is also why, even with ordinary ninjutsu, Uchiha Madara could unleash a feeling of world-destroying power, while ordinary ninjas require countless people to withstand Uchiha Madara's ordinary Fire Release!"

This is precisely due to the ultimate research into nature transformation!

Uchiha Madara was not only powerful because of his Sharingan.

His taijutsu.

His ninjutsu.

Were likewise at the pinnacle of the ninja world!

"Then today, I will practice the paralysis property of Lightning Release. In battle, the characteristic of paralysis can play an unexpected role."

Keigo Uchiha chuckled softly.

Training began.

There were many nature transformations for Lightning Release, and he would try them one by one!

"Lightning Release: Paralysis!"

Keigo Uchiha gave a light shout.

Thunderbolts instantly appeared in his palm, but these bolts lacked any power; there were no electric arcs, nor the violent nature of lightning. Instead, it looked like... a pool of flowing water.

It seemed to have no destructive power at all.

"Alright, today's lesson ends here. Class dismissed. Remember to continue your training when you get home; don't be lazy!"

After Kamimura Yanoi gave his instructions.

He couldn't help but glance at the lightning in Keigo Uchiha's hand. He shivered and muttered, "What kind of ninjutsu is this kid practicing now? I'd better stay away, lest I get compared to him and end up being mocked again!"

With that said.

He hurriedly quickened his pace and left as if he were flying!

As for the learning progress of these children, he wasn't worried in the slightest. Under Keigo Uchiha's influence, the speed at which their strength grew left him tongue-tied!

To put it bluntly.

There had never been a group of children this powerful!

Keigo Uchiha was the most critical reason for this!

"Keigo Uchiha, what is that thing in your hand!"

Hyuga Ruri was the first to notice the lightning in Keigo Uchiha's hand with her keen senses.

She shouted sharply.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with defiance!

Hyuga Ruri let out a soft huff.

Her pure white eyes were full of an unyielding spirit. She gritted her teeth, staring at Keigo Uchiha as if he were an enemy.

Following her outburst, the others were immediately drawn over.

"What is that in Keigo's hand? Is this... Lightning Release? But why doesn't it have that radiant glow typical of Lightning Release, and instead looks like a pool of stagnant water?"

Akimichi Lie was full of confusion.

In his clan, as one developed further, physical talent would incorporate Lightning Release to make their attacks more powerful.

Therefore, he had certainly seen Lightning Release before.

"It is Lightning Release, but it seems... different from ordinary Lightning Release."

Nara Kano touched his chin, feeling somewhat uncertain.

Although he was smart, he didn't know everything.

Moreover, he always had an intuition.

Keigo was much smarter than him; it was just that the guy didn't put his mind to it, making it seem like he, a member of the Nara clan, was the smarter one. But he knew that if Keigo really wanted to scheme against him.

He would absolutely have no chance of winning!

"Honestly, it must be that Keigo has developed another new ninjutsu. What an enviable talent."

Yuhi Shinku couldn't help but touch her red hair, her beautiful eyes filled with envy.

As an illusionist.

Since entering this class.

She had suffered quite a few blows.

At first, it was Kurama Shimotsuki, whose talent for illusions was terrifyingly indescribable, as if she were born for illusions. No matter what she did, she couldn't defeat her!

Yet, the other girl's illusions could make it very difficult for her to react.

Later, she discovered an even more terrifying fact.

Kurama Shimotsuki's illusions were equally useless and incredibly weak when faced with Keigo!

If you did the math, that meant she... wasn't even fit to carry Keigo's shoes!

What made it even more desperate was that Keigo's forte wasn't even illusions...

"Hmph! Even if it is some new ninjutsu, it is absolutely impossible for it to hurt me. I have already learned a new technique that can compress the range of Rotation to the surface of my body to protect myself!"

Hyuga Ruri raised her eyebrows and huffed.

She revealed a set of snow-white teeth.

"Keigo Uchiha, the development of my ninjutsu was specifically to counter you! My new technique is enough to withstand all your attacks!"

As she spoke.

She started laughing to herself, as if she had already seen the scene of her defeating Keigo Uchiha. This was something she had dreamed of; she had waited far too long for this day!

"This shall be the moment I reclaim my throne as the number one genius!"

She shouted sharply, "Keigo Uchiha, do you have any idea how long I've worked for this day! A year, a whole year! Do you even know how I've spent that time?"

Hyuga Ruri had done her research.

The reason Keigo Uchiha's strength was so formidable was precisely due to his taijutsu and ninjutsu.

Now that she had developed this 'Absolute Defense' ninjutsu, she was certain that by blocking Keigo Uchiha's attacks, she would be able to defeat him!

"Have you been training your Byakugan lately? Your ocular power is quite good."

Keigo Uchiha's eyes flickered with a faint, enigmatic smile.

He shifted the topic, casting a casual glance at Hyuga Ruri's Byakugan.

He could sense that the ocular power of this girl's Byakugan had increased significantly; this was clearly the result of deliberate training.

"H-how is that possible! I haven't been training my Byakugan! I would never train that thing; the Hyuga Clan focuses on taijutsu, we wouldn't waste time on something like the Byakugan!"

Hyuga Ruri's voice faltered, her pretty face flushing red as she began to stutter.

She didn't want to admit it.

In truth, the reason she had been able to evolve her Rotation into a protective film covering her entire body was precisely because her Byakugan's ocular power had grown, which in turn assisted in the development of the technique!

Good grief.

Keigo Uchiha shook his head helplessly.

A classic tsundere.

Even if she trained, she would never reveal any flaws in front of him.

"Enough talk, use that useless ninjutsu of yours on me. This time, I will block every single one of your attacks!"

Hyuga Ruri hurriedly interrupted Keigo Uchiha's train of thought.

It was as if she were terrified he would keep talking.

"Are you sure?"

Keigo Uchiha raised an eyebrow.

What he had developed utilized the paralyzing properties of Lightning Release nature transformation; while it dealt no real damage, it was still a nature transformation, not something the current Hyuga Ruri could withstand.

"Of course, hurry up! This young lady will definitely win this time!"

As she spoke, Hyuga Ruri extended her slender, jade-white arm, her pretty face set in an expression of heroic martyrdom.

"What a stubborn girl."

Keigo Uchiha let out a helpless laugh.

He then proceeded to place his Lightning Release, without the slightest hesitation, slowly onto her arm.

The crowd widened their eyes, holding their breath!

"After a year-long wait, who will emerge victorious in the Grade One Championship! Hyuga Ruri is full of confidence and holds Keigo Uchiha in contempt; perhaps the throne of the grade's number one will finally change hands!"

Senju Nawaki popped out.

He stood to the side, dancing and waving his arms in excitement!

He stared fixedly at the two of them.

Regardless of anything else, as long as Keigo Uchiha was knocked off the throne of the grade's number one, that was all that mattered!

Crack!

Suddenly.

The moment the Lightning Release made contact with Hyuga Ruri's arm, terrifying bolts of lightning exploded, engulfing the entire classroom, and the paralyzing effect instantly spread to everyone present!

"W-what is this? Why do I have no strength in my body... I can't even lift my hands?"

"Is this... muscle paralysis? Is this an effect created by Lightning Release? What kind of monstrous ability is this? If one were to encounter an enemy like Keigo on the battlefield, there would be no way to survive!"

"Ah!!! My head... it hurts so much!!!"

The crowd clamored in confusion.

Everyone collapsed limply to the ground.

Senju Nawaki had it the worst; he had been jumping on a desk, and he fell straight down, clutching his head and wailing powerlessly.

As for Hyuga Ruri, she was completely stunned, falling forward without any strength.

"Huh? Why... why is it like this?"

That feeling of powerlessness left her unable to muster even a shred of strength.

It could be said that her previous defense had served no purpose at all; this Lightning Release had bypassed all her defenses, causing her to lose control of her body instantly.

Her brain raced, yet she could only watch as her body tipped forward.

There was no power left to change anything.

Her delicate body collapsed into Keigo Uchiha's arms, a soft, fragrant weight pressing against him.

"You detestable guy... I just wasn't prepared this time, but next time... I will definitely get my revenge!"

"By all means, I'll be waiting."

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, completely unbothered.

You likely don't understand what a Nature Transformation of chakra entails.

When you finally do.

You will realize the gap that this thing represents!

Hyuga Ruri lay in Keigo Uchiha's arms, her small face instantly puffing up like a steamed bun as she gritted her teeth.

This is just too humiliating!

She glared "viciously" at Senju Nawaki.

It's all this guy's fault!

Talking about some competition for the top rank in the grade.

It was clearly over before it had even begun!