The Tenseigan's Stirrings

"Keigo Uchiha, just you wait. I will definitely surpass you! I've already found a way to rapidly increase my strength!"

Hyuga Ruri let out a dainty huff, her pure Byakugan shimmering with light, a hint of joy dancing in her eyes.

But the next moment.

She suddenly let out a soft gasp, her delicate body going limp as she collapsed directly into Keigo Uchiha's arms. Her proud, beautiful face flushed a deep crimson, as if... she had fallen ill; it was red to the point of alarm!

Those Byakugan eyes snapped wide open!

Veins bulged around the corners of her eyes!

Deep within her pupils, a faint, azure glimmer flickered and vanished.

"How could this be? Why did my Byakugan activate on its own?"

Hyuga Ruri's beautiful eyes widened in surprise. Looking at Keigo Uchiha's calm, peerlessly handsome face, her own face turned even redder.

"Y-you, don't get any wrong ideas! The method I mentioned for getting stronger is definitely not what you're thinking—developing the Byakugan! I have other ways to grow stronger!"

Panic flashed in her eyes. She braced herself against the desk with her slender hands and hurried back to her seat.

Only the faint, lingering fragrance remained in the air.

Keigo Uchiha's expression was strange; he hadn't even said a word just now. However... the burst of ocular power that just erupted from Hyuga Ruri's Byakugan didn't feel like the power usually displayed by the Byakugan.

Instead, it carried a sense of intimidation and a repulsive force!

He rubbed his chin, lost in thought. That power felt just like the Byakugan Pressure released by Otsutsuki Kaguya before she consumed the Chakra Fruit, combined with the repulsion of the Tenseigan!

If this girl's ocular power is increasing, she must be secretly training her Byakugan. Could it be... that the Tenseigan is beginning to stir?

Suddenly.

Keigo Uchiha felt amused.

Hyuga Ruri's talent was even greater than that of Hanabi Hyuga or Hinata Hyuga; it wouldn't be surprising if she could awaken a portion of the Tenseigan's power.

Leaving a more powerful Byakugan undeveloped to focus on the so-called Gentle Fist, turning the truly formidable Byakugan into a mere support for the Gentle Fist—that is the truly ridiculous part.

He shook his head, his expression calm, light swirling within his pitch-black eyes.

He just didn't know if there would be any so-called side effects once the Byakugan awakened.

If the side effect of the Mangekyou Sharingan was blindness.

Then... what would be the side effect of awakening the Byakugan?

"Keigo, let's spar with swords!"

At this moment, Gekko Yabu grinned, walking over to his side with a longsword in hand, his eyes burning with spirit.

"Thanks to you, my swordsmanship has become much stronger, so I obtained the inheritance of my family's swordsmanship ahead of schedule. Even my father praised my sword skills! This time... I will definitely defeat... never mind..."

Gekko Yabu instinctively made his declaration.

But the next moment, his voice faltered, and he smiled bitterly: "You monster, I'll be satisfied if I can just land a hit on you!"

"For a stronger version of myself, that shouldn't be too hard!"

Keigo Uchiha stood up and casually took the longsword Gekko Yabu handed him. "Don't speak too soon."

"It just so happens that I have some ideas regarding swordsmanship that I want to test out."

His Storm Release was even stronger now.

Combined with the sword, he would surely be able to unleash even greater power.

For him, he also needed an opponent like Gekko Yabu for his Moonlight Sword Dance!

"Hahaha, are we going to have a good show again?"

Nara Kano laughed.

What he loved most now was watching Keigo Uchiha spar.

Through Keigo Uchiha's attack methods and evasion patterns, he could gain a wealth of experience, which had caused his own strength to advance by leaps and bounds!

"Oh ho, Yabu is simply the most resilient among us. He's been defeated so many times, yet he has never given up."

Yamanaka Asagao's pretty face was full of admiration.

She didn't even want to spar with Keigo Uchiha.

There was no helping it; it was too embarrassing!

If this guy Keigo gets serious, I probably wouldn't even last a second.

Having heard that Keigo was already at the Two-Tomoe Sharingan stage, she had no desire to go looking for a beating.

"But are you all sure you want to give up this opportunity? Keigo's strength is growing stronger by the day; it won't be this easy to defeat him in the future. This is the last chance."

At this moment.

Kurama Shimotsuki, who was standing to the side, walked over on her long, slender legs.

She chuckled, her gentle face looking indifferent as she spoke. Her voice was very soft, as if... she were merely making a suggestion.

Keigo Uchiha glanced faintly at this black-bellied girl and smiled. "Then, Shimotsuki, would you like to be the second challenger?"

In an instant.

Kurama Shimotsuki's pretty face stiffened.

"Forget it, forget it, you guy, I won't say anything then."

Keigo curled his lips.

Kurama Shimotsuki, heir to the Kurama Clan.

Nickname: The Belly-Black Girl!

Although she looked gentle, she loved to stir up trouble with casual remarks; she was a classic spectator who loved to watch the world burn, possessing a personality just like Robin from One Piece.

"This time, I'll be using the fine blade my old man gave me! And even though you're only using a common sword, Keigo, and it's a bit of a cheap move, as long as I can beat you, any means are justified!"

Gekko Yabu laughed out loud.

His face was full of smugness!

The long sword in his hand was a fine blade gifted by his father, capable of conducting chakra more efficiently and unleashing ninjutsu.

On the battlefield, this would be his trump card for survival!

"That's really playing dirty, but I'd love to see someone beat Keigo for once!"

Nara Kano complained, but his face was full of excitement.

"Keigo has become the goal for all of us to chase. If anyone can defeat Keigo, it would be equivalent to fulfilling the wish in all of our hearts!"

Yuhi Kurenai's pretty face was full of seriousness.

Her long red hair made her beautiful face even more striking.

"We... can't beat Keigo-kun, right? Keigo-kun is so strong that even if we all attacked together, we might not be able to defeat him."

Inuzuka Mi's delicate, doll-like face flushed red as she spoke slowly.

She seemed to be trying to dissuade everyone.

"Alright, alright, Mi-chan, we know you like Keigo, okay? You're acting like a henpecked wife before you're even together; what will you be like if you actually start dating him?"

Suddenly.

Yamanaka Asagao leaned in toward Inuzuka Mi, her massive, proud figure making everyone's heart skip a beat.

Among everyone present.

The blonde Yamanaka Asagao had the best, most explosive figure!

Despite her young age, she already had curves!

She hugged Inuzuka Mi, looking as if she understood everything!

Everyone nodded in unison, deeply agreeing!

"Eh!? I... I... how did you... know?"

Inuzuka Mi's fine eyelashes trembled, her entire face turning as red as a balloon!

"Come on, Mi-chan, you've been obvious enough, haven't you?"

"You're definitely going to be henpecked in the future!"

Everyone chimed in with teasing remarks, unable to resist poking fun at Inuzuka Mi's shy appearance.

Meanwhile, on the training ground.

Gekko Yabu chuckled, his usually listless eyes suddenly turning sharp!

Like a cold blade!

"Keigo, the sword technique I'm about to use is one I can't even control very well myself, so be careful!"

Gekko Yabu's eyes were fierce!

His usual slacker demeanor vanished; cold light flickered in his eyes, and he saw nothing but the sword in his hand!

The next moment, he shot forward like a bullet!

"Draw-and-Slash!"

He shouted sharply, and a cold light flashed!

The long sword in his hand suddenly unsheathed, erupting with a terrifying chill that made people shiver even in the daylight.

"Using chakra to increase movement speed while simultaneously accelerating the draw?"

Keigo Uchiha's eyes lit up.

This sword technique.

It had the momentum of burning one's bridges, as if he intended to defeat him in one strike.

"If this were a year ago, I might have lost to this technique of yours. You've improved quickly, Yabu."

As Keigo Uchiha spoke, the long sword in his hand slowly slid from its scabbard.

The next moment.

The longsword was suffused with thunder!

Yet, this thunder lacked terrifying arcs of electricity; instead, it possessed an introspective quality, as if the sharp edge of a blade had completely fused with the steel itself.

Clang!

Sparks erupted at the intersection of the two blades!

In the next second, the longsword in Gekko Yabu's hand was violently knocked into the sky, spinning wildly; he didn't even have the strength to hold onto it.

"How is this possible? I've practiced the Draw-and-Slash for a full year; I can crush stones with my bare hands, so how could my sword be knocked from my grip!?"

Gekko Yabu was horrified!

As a swordsman.

The one mistake he could not tolerate was losing his grip on his sword. He had undergone countless hours of training for this very reason, yet at this moment, his longsword had flown from his hand regardless!

His figure flickered as he retreated, leaping into the air to catch the sword. As he landed, he looked down at Keigo Uchiha and forced a smile, "Good grief, even after all this time, your strength remains as insurmountable as ever."

"I can't even see the ceiling of your power!"

"But for this next strike, I will use my strongest move! Keigo, I hope you won't hold back either!"

Keigo Uchiha was taken aback, then immediately relaxed.

"The greatest respect one can show a swordsman is to use one's own most powerful strength."

"I will not hold back; this will be the strongest strike of my swordsmanship."

His eyes shifted, carrying a sense of approval.

Yabu possessed an absolute obsession with the sword.

He could accept defeat, but he could not tolerate being treated without respect!

"Dance of the Three-Wheel Rotation!"

As Gekko Yabu landed, he adjusted his stance and shot forward like a bullet. The longsword in his hand seemed to multiply into three, attacking Keigo Uchiha fiercely from different directions!

Keigo Uchiha's expression remained indifferent.

He had no intention of dodging whatsoever.

The thunder on the longsword in his hand only grew quieter!

"Hiss!"

The Rookies were all stunned.

"Has Yabu become this strong? Even a Chunin would have to take this seriously, right? Won't Keigo get hurt?"

Yamanaka Asagao's beautiful eyes revealed a hint of worry.

This attack was so powerful that even they, standing on the sidelines, could feel the terrifying sword aura!

"He won't. Even if all of us went up together, we wouldn't be a match for Keigo."

Nara Kano shook his head, his gaze filled with conviction.

"I'm just curious as to exactly how strong Keigo has become. Every time we end up exhausted and lose to him, Keigo never shows a single sign of fatigue."

"Where exactly is his limit?"

The group was stunned.

They were suddenly dazed.

That's right.

They lost to Keigo every time, yet Keigo never displayed any signs of weariness. Just how powerful had he become!?

On the training ground, the situation changed in an instant!

The thunder on Keigo Uchiha's blade seemed to have merged entirely into the steel!

"Integrating the cutting attribute of lightning into a longsword—I'm curious myself, Yabu, to see what kind of power this will unleash."

A flicker of excitement danced in Keigo Uchiha's dark eyes.

Cutting.

It was the same powerful nature as the piercing Lightning Blade of Kakashi!

The next moment!

The two clashed!

The two longswords slammed violently into each other.

With a crisp 'snap,' the longsword in Gekko Yabu's hand shattered. Everyone was dumbfounded, and Gekko Yabu stared blankly, looking at the broken half of the blade in his hand in disbelief.

"This... how is this possible? This was the sword my old man gave me, and it just... broke?!"

His face turned deathly pale, and he was on the verge of tears!

"It's over, it's all over. The sword my old man just gave me, I've gone and broken it. My old man is going to kill me!"

He was beyond distraught.

He had only intended to show off a little, but who could have guessed that he would end up snapping the precious sword his old man had given him!

"Stop crying."

Keigo Uchiha looked at the longsword lying in two pieces and couldn't help but be surprised himself.

He hadn't expected that integrating the cutting properties of Lightning Release into his swordsmanship would unleash such terrifying power.

One had to realize that the longsword in his hand was merely an ordinary weapon.

Yet the weapon in Gekko Yabu's hand was a genuine ninja sword!

"Broken is broken. Our Uchiha clan has specialized blacksmiths who can repair chakra metal weapons. After school, I'll take it back and have the master fix it for you."

"Really!?"

Gekko Yabu immediately beamed. He lunged forward to hug Keigo Uchiha, his face full of excitement as he said, "Keigo, you really are my savior!"

"But... how did you do that just now? Using an ordinary sword to cut through my ninja sword—that's just too absurd!"

He widened his eyes in disbelief, completely baffled.

There is a massive difference between an ordinary sword and a ninja sword.

The biggest difference lies in the material!

One is iron, while the other is made of rare chakra metal capable of conducting chakra!

The price difference between them is like heaven and earth!

Yet Keigo had used an iron sword to sever the ninja sword in his hand; it was fundamentally impossible!

The other Rookies all gathered around, watching Keigo Uchiha with faces full of curiosity.

"The weapon is only one aspect."

Keigo Uchiha's expression was indifferent. A faint smile graced his handsome face as he slowly explained, "Under normal circumstances, an ordinary iron sword indeed cannot inflict any damage on your ninja sword, but there are exceptions to everything!"

His eyes shimmered with light as he imparted knowledge to the group.

Gekko Yabu nodded repeatedly.

"An iron sword cannot conduct chakra, but I coated it with Lightning Release and utilized the cutting property inherent to Lightning Release to amplify the iron sword's lethality."

He said, enunciating every word, "Therefore, the iron sword in my hand gained the cutting nature of Lightning Release!"

"And while the ninja sword in your hand is sharp, it lacked any protection, much like a powerful ninja who fails to defend against an enemy's attack."

"That is why your ninja sword was so easily severed by me!"

The crowd was stunned.

To be precise, they didn't understand what Keigo meant at all.

They couldn't grasp the logic he was describing.

"What is the cutting nature of Lightning Release? I don't think... I've ever heard of that."

Akimichi Lie's face was full of confusion and bewilderment. He scratched his head, his expression one of pure admiration!

"Even though I don't know what it is, I feel like Keigo is amazing!"

"I think I've heard the term 'nature transformation' before. It seems... that is something only elite Chunin come into contact with. If an elite Chunin wants to be promoted to Jonin, they must master nature transformation. Therefore, nature transformation can also be called an ability that only Jonin can master!"

Hyuga Ruri's beautiful eyes revealed a trace of shock!

Even her usually cold and aloof face couldn't help but freeze in astonishment.

How old was Keigo Uchiha right now?

He had actually already mastered nature transformation!

"What? An ability that only Jonin can master?"

Everyone was dumbfounded. Yuhi Kurenai stammered, "Doesn't that mean Keigo is already considered a Jonin?"

The Rookies looked at Keigo Uchiha in disbelief.

They had always known there was a gap between them, but they hadn't realized the gap had grown to such an extent.

It was like the difference between clouds and mud!

"I've only just touched upon it."

Keigo Uchiha smiled and explained, not intending to boast, "You will all master nature transformation sooner or later; it's just a matter of time. Besides, being a Jonin requires more than just mastering nature transformation; it requires more solidified chakra within the body and extensive combat experience."

"I lack both of those, so I don't count as a Jonin. The Jonin assessment is extremely strict."

The assessment for a Konoha Jonin wasn't that difficult at the moment.

However, it still required completing five A-rank missions, one hundred B-rank missions, and two hundred C-rank missions.

Beyond the difficult A-rank missions.

It also required many tedious, ordinary missions. Essentially, to become a Jonin, one needed to make sufficient contributions to Konoha, and these C-rank missions were the best proof of that.

Of course, once the war began, this system would inevitably change!

"I'm so envious of Yewu, being able to spar with Keigo to improve her strength. Now that Yewu has Shinnosuke, she's the strongest among us besides Keigo and Ruri. The rest of us feel like we've been forgotten."

Yamanaka Asagao sighed helplessly.

Her golden hair shone brilliantly, but her pretty face wore a listless expression.

Being around someone like Keigo was truly damaging to one's self-esteem.

At this moment, Hyuga Ruri, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up. With a haughty look on her face, she turned her head away to avoid looking at Keigo Uchiha, "Honestly, although this guy Keigo isn't much, his strength is still decent."

"And those eyes of his seem to be able to discern others' weaknesses. As for how to train, perhaps you all could ask this guy Keigo how to train faster!"

As she spoke, her pretty face couldn't help but flush red.

Although she didn't want to admit it.

She had to concede that Keigo Uchiha could always give her excellent advice.

She was clearly just training her Byakugan.

Yet, she could feel her strength growing stronger and stronger!

It was as if the Byakugan was driving the other powers in her body. It was simply inconceivable, and through subtle inquiries, she discovered that the entire Hyuga Clan did nothing of the sort.

No one had discovered the wonders of the Byakugan!

What did this mean?

The Hyuga Clan didn't understand the Byakugan, yet Keigo Uchiha had seen its miraculous nature at a single glance and provided her with a logical training method!

Keigo Uchiha... he was simply a monster!

"That's right! Whether it's Ruri, Yewu, or Shinnosuke, with Keigo's help, their strength is growing rapidly. We can ask Keigo how to become stronger too!"

Yamanaka Asagao's beautiful eyes lit up, and she ran excitedly toward Keigo.

She pitifully grabbed Keigo Uchiha's well-defined hand and pleaded, "Keigo, how should I train?"

"My chakra training speed is too slow right now, and I've already learned the common ninjutsu of my clan. It's becoming increasingly difficult to improve my strength from here on out!"

Seeing those around her rapidly increasing their strength.

She felt anxious in her heart!

Keigo Uchiha looked Yamanaka Asagao up and down, rubbed his chin, and pondered, "Actually, I've thought about your training methods before. I might be able to give you some suggestions, but you'll have to try the specific methods yourself."

He did not master the secret techniques of the Yamanaka Clan.

So he could only offer suggestions.

Beside them, Hyuga Ruri's beautiful eyes were filled with amazement, tinged with a hint of praise and affirmation. As expected... this guy could always be unexpected, thinking of things others couldn't!

"Tell me, tell me! As long as you can give me a way to get stronger, I'm willing to do anything!"

Looking at Yamanaka Asagao, whose pretty face was full of excitement.

Keigo Uchiha smiled, "You can't rush the path to becoming stronger. Your Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques are about searching memories and controlling bodies, so the method for you to become stronger needs to be developed based on your clan's secret techniques."

He rubbed his chin and said slowly, "The development potential for controlling bodies is slightly weaker, so you could focus your target on searching memories!"

He had always believed that many abilities in the world of the Hokage.

Could be developed into even better powers!

Just like in One Piece, even with an ordinary Rubber Fruit, Luffy was still able to develop various abilities.

Even weak abilities could be developed to serve different purposes.

"Why don't you... try copying memories?"

Keigo Uchiha spoke slowly, a gentle smile on his lips, much like a teacher guiding a student.

Suddenly.

Yamanaka Asagao froze, completely stunned.

"Copying memories? This... is that possible?"

Everyone was stunned. What kind of hypothesis was this?

If she could truly manage to copy memories, then Yamanaka Asagao would become an incredibly powerful ninja!

"This is just a direction, but I think it's feasible."

Keigo Uchiha said with a smile, "Your Yamanaka Clan can search memories, so copying memories is equivalent to adding one more step to the process of searching them. Although it's difficult, once you succeed, you will be able to copy the training and combat memories of powerful experts!"

"This will instantly make you an incredibly powerful ninja!"

The crowd gasped as they watched Keigo Uchiha talk eloquently.

"Copying memories, this... is it really possible?"

"If it can be done, then Asagao could obtain everyone's combat abilities. Becoming an Elite Jonin would just be a matter of time!"

"How on earth did Keigo come up with that? He's just too monstrous!"

The crowd was completely bewildered.

Was this the reason why Keigo was so strong?

This train of thought is simply beyond what an ordinary person could conceive!

"This isn't just limited to making yourself stronger; you could even copy combat memories and training methods to share with your teammates. In that case, Asagao... you would become a top-tier support!"

Keigo Uchiha continued to expand on the idea of copying memories, speaking slowly.

His dark eyes were like black holes, drawing people in and making them unable to resist. Those eyes seemed to possess a soul-stirring power that compelled others to believe and obey.

"Asagao, if you can truly achieve this, you might become the most respected person in all of Konoha. It's even possible for Konoha's ninja to skip the Genin and Chunin ranks, becoming elite Chunin or Jonin directly!"

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, "By then, Konoha will be changed because of you."

This was no exaggeration.

Furthermore, in Keigo Uchiha's view, it was an achievable goal.

If Orochimaru could plunder the bodies, memories, and abilities of others, then searching memories could also be used to copy or even share them—it was just incredibly difficult!

"Of course, this ability will have side effects, so don't try it lightly."

Keigo Uchiha frowned slightly and warned: "While obtaining someone else's memories, you will also obtain their thoughts and even their will! If you don't handle it properly, it's possible you could become an entirely different person!"

"Moreover, an excess of memories can cause one to lose their sense of self. This requires caution, training, and patience. Even if you have to discard part of the target's memories, you must maintain your own identity! You must erase the target's memory imprints and emotions!"

His gaze was stern and cautionary!

The soul has never been a simple matter.

Even Orochimaru, a genius, had suffered in the realm of the soul, leaving his own spirit riddled with holes.

Even the Three-Tomoe Sharingan could hardly resist such things.

Let alone Yamanaka Asagao.

"I understand. I will be cautious in my training, but this is a great direction. I don't want to be a burden to my companions!"

Yamanaka Asagao clenched her delicate hands tightly.

Her long golden hair shimmered in the sunlight, making her face appear incredibly radiant.

"What about me? What about me!"

Yuhi Kixia raised her hand happily, excited, "I want to get stronger too! Not being able to grow stronger right now is just too frustrating!"

"Kixia, your specialty is Genjutsu, but at its core, it relies on chakra sensitivity and sensory perception. So, you can change your focus: while training in Genjutsu, enhance your sensory abilities to become an excellent sensory ninja!"

Keigo Uchiha smiled and suggested, "At the same time, you can try attaching your chakra to your sensory range, spreading it into the surroundings, and using that method to cast Genjutsu!"

"This would allow you to cast Genjutsu from hundreds of meters away, and because the enemy doesn't see you, they won't even have any defenses prepared!"

If this ability could be developed.

It would be incredibly broken.

Ordinary Genjutsu is released through the eyes.

While a ninja as powerful as Uchiha Itachi can use hand signs and the environment, what if you changed the method?

Releasing Genjutsu through... your own spreading chakra!

You think I'm a sensory ninja?

Actually, I'm a Genjutsu ninja!

This ability would be impossible to guard against!

"That's right! If I can really do that, I won't just be a powerful sensory ninja; I'll be able to control enemies from a distance and make them kill each other!"

Yuhi Kixia's ruby-like eyes lit up instantly!

Keigo Uchiha then looked at the nervous-looking Nara Kano.

He teased, "I didn't expect our lazy Kano to have thoughts of getting stronger? That's truly rare."

"You really are something... even though I'm lazy, I still don't want to drag my teammates down on the battlefield."

Nara Kano scratched his head helplessly.

He couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.

He wasn't weak; he was just lazy...

"Alright, no more jokes. Your ability, Kano, is actually quite enviable. Have you ever thought about splitting your shadow into a 'person'? Letting it fight just like you?"

Light flickered in Keigo Uchiha's eyes as he spoke slowly: "This would increase your strength by a huge margin in an instant."

"At the same time, you can practice chakra manipulation and learn to perform one-handed seals, while your other hand controls the shadow. That way, it would be like two people fighting, and you wouldn't fear even the strongest enemies!"

"And... if the shadow can attack, why not develop a defensive ninjutsu? Something similar to..."

His eyes shifted, landing on Hyuga Ruri as he chuckled.

"Similar to Ruri's Rotation, protecting yourself. For you, controlling your shadow is as simple as moving your own arm; there's no difficulty at all!"

There are many ways to develop the secret techniques of the Nara clan.

But Keigo only offered some feasible operations.

"This idea... is actually very feasible! And... very practical! But... training to perform one-handed seals is just too difficult, isn't it?"

Nara Kano's lethargic face froze instantly.

"If I want to slack off in the future, I won't have any time left. Practicing one-handed seals will take up all my time, and I still need to develop my shadows... Ugh! As expected, I shouldn't have asked you this question in the first place."

His face was filled with sorrow and helplessness.

Yet, deep within his eyes, there was a flicker of determination!

Keigo Uchiha smiled. For Kano, it wasn't simple laziness; he was just so intelligent that he felt many things were pointless. Naturally, he wouldn't exert his body for things that could be solved with his intellect.

But now that he had a goal, he would work harder than anyone else!

"And you, Mi-chan."

Keigo Uchiha turned his head, revealing a gentle smile. His refined, chiseled jawline came into Inuzuka Mi's line of sight.

He casually pulled a scroll from his ninja tool pouch.

Looking at Inuzuka Mi's pretty face as she hesitated to speak, he said, "This is a summoning scroll I found for you. You can form a contract with a ninja cat, and once signed, you will have a ninja cat of your own."

"Don't worry about being left behind. Your talent is immense; a true genius will never be buried."

This was a scroll he had requested from the Great Elder.

Regarding such a request, the Great Elder had naturally satisfied it immediately.

Fortunately, the Uchiha Clan's warehouse happened to contain a summoning scroll for ninja cats, which once again made Keigo Uchiha realize the profound heritage of the Uchiha Clan.

There was nothing they didn't have; if he wanted it, it was there!

Even if they didn't have it, they would find it for him!

"Thank you... Keigo-kun. I will definitely take good care of it!"

Inuzuka Mi's beautiful eyes lit up, her fine eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, making her look incredibly endearing.

If Hyuga Ruri was a tsundere, aloof young lady, then Inuzuka Mi was a petite, delicate sprite that one couldn't bear to hurt. In terms of appearance and temperament, there was no distinction between them; both were stunning enough to take one's breath away!

"It's just a small matter."

Keigo Uchiha said with a smile, then continued to guide the others in their training.

By the time it ended, the entrance was already crowded with parents coming to pick up their children.

The crowd was bustling.

Everyone was dumbfounded!

"It's unbelievable. Is this really an idea that an eight-year-old child could have?"

One parent clutched his head, staring in disbelief at Keigo Uchiha's youthful face.

He couldn't help but gasp, slowly saying, "Although I don't want to admit it, the suggestions Keigo made have a certain logic to them, and I actually thought of this approach when I was young!"

"It was only because no one guided me that I gave up on that option!"

Another man, who looked much like Nara Kano, had surprise in his eyes. He stared intently at Keigo Uchiha and said, "Changing the way the Shadow Possession Jutsu is used, developing the shadow into another version of oneself. He could even develop a defensive ninjutsu like Rotation!"

"Why have I never thought of this idea before?"

The other parents also began to discuss it.

Their eyes were filled with amazement!

This was a direction of development they had never realized before.

Their children had always said how talented Keigo was, but they never really had a concept of it. After all, it wasn't surprising for a child of the Uchiha Clan to be the top of their grade.

But the gap between them shouldn't have been that large.

Yet, looking at Keigo Uchiha, who was surrounded by the group and teaching them with a gentle expression, they finally realized.

Keigo Uchiha's talent was even greater than they had imagined!

And he had already earned the conviction of all his classmates!

"To think that someone from the Uchiha Clan could actually get along peacefully with others."

Someone sighed.

The others also revealed expressions of surprise.

After all, the Uchiha Clan had always been arrogant and aloof.

Regardless of the generation, it was always like this; there were very few ninjas who were enthusiastic and integrated well with their classmates.

"Heh, I'm afraid it's just a facade."

Senju Koichi sneered, his gaze toward Keigo Uchiha filled with disdain.

"People of the Uchiha Clan are ambitious, and those evil eyes are the best proof. Sooner or later, he will abandon Konoha and turn his blade against his comrades! That is the Uchiha Clan!"

More than disdain, his eyes were filled with jealousy!

Why should someone from the Uchiha Clan be allowed to be the top student in the grade and hog all the spotlight?

Furthermore... it was precisely because of the Uchiha Clan that Sarutobi Hiruzen was able to become Hokage!

Ever since Sarutobi Hiruzen took office, the status of the Senju Clan had plummeted!

All of this... was because of the Uchiha Clan!

"What did you say?"

Kamimura Yanoi's expression stiffened.

He slowly turned his head, looking at Senju Koichi in disbelief.

He stared at Senju Koichi, his gaze filled with earnestness, and corrected him word by word: "Although your strength is greater than mine, please do not define a child's identity and character in such a way!"

"Keigo is the most inclusive child I have ever met. The rapid improvement in the grades and strength of the children in this class is largely due to Keigo. To a certain extent, he has even replaced me as the teacher of this class!"

"Because of Keigo's influence, the strength of the students in this entire class is even greater than that of the previous year!"

He glared at Senju Koichi, his eyes filled with fury!

"You are a member of the Senju, a clan of benevolence; by what right do you generalize a child like this!"

"If Keigo truly becomes that kind of person one day, it will only be because of the exclusion, reprimands, and jealous gazes of people like you. When it comes down to it... aren't you just jealous of Keigo's talent!"

Kamimura Yanoi was like an angry lion, protecting his student.

The surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Everyone looked at Kamimura Yanoi, unable to help but be moved.

"You!"

Senju Koichi's face changed, and the next moment, he laughed in extreme anger, "Good, very good. Can teachers at the Ninja Academy now speak to the Senju Clan like this?"

"What a display of authority!"

The furrowed brows of the people around him made him feel impatient!

It was as if he had actually done something wrong.

"Hmph! I won't lower myself to your level, but the evil of the Uchiha Clan needs no further elaboration!"

He snorted coldly and shouted: "Nawaki, what are you waiting for? Let's go!"

With that said.

He turned around without hesitation and left, pushing through the layers of the crowd.

Senju Nawaki was stunned, his face showing some embarrassment.

As he passed by Keigo Uchiha, he lowered his head and whispered: "Sorry, my elder said something inappropriate. I apologize to you; please don't take it to heart."

After speaking.

He followed closely behind Senju Koichi's figure as they left, his back trailing Senju Koichi into the long, dark corridor.

They plunged into the darkness.

And disappeared from sight.

"Although the Senju Clan is overly arrogant right now, and Senju Nawaki's personality is a bit annoying, his nature isn't bad."

Keigo Uchiha's gaze shifted, indifferent to what had just happened.

The Senju Clan would disappear sooner or later.

Sarutobi Hiruzen alone was enough to give them a hard time; there was no need to bicker with a family that was destined to vanish.

"Thank you for taking care of my child today. I'll be taking him home now."

One parent after another politely thanked Keigo.

Their faces were full of kindness and gratitude.

The closer they got to Keigo Uchiha, the more intense the shock in their hearts became!

This young boy was far too composed for an eight-year-old.

His words and actions stood in stark contrast to the children around him; his calm and collected demeanor was more like that of a steady adult!

"After this departure, I'm afraid it will be a long time before we can return to the village. I only hope that peace can be restored as soon as possible."

One parent sighed, unable to help but shake his head.

His face carried a trace of worry.

"There's no helping it. There will be no peace in the shinobi world. Other hidden villages are coveting the fertile land of our Land of Fire, especially Kumogakure. Because of what happened with the Second Hokage, our relationship with them is terrible!"

"Amegakure is also a huge hidden danger; the strength of Hanzo of the Salamander is simply too great!"

The parents themselves were all ninjas.

And at the very least, they were all Jonin.

As they talked among themselves, Keigo Uchiha frowned, "There will be no peace in the shinobi world?"

"Could it be that the Second Shinobi World War is about to begin?"

A sharp glint flickered in the depths of his eyes!

Keigo Uchiha chuckled, his gaze filled with anticipation. "I imagine Jiraiya and his two companions will soon make a name for themselves, becoming the renowned Sannin and serving as the pillars of Konoha from here on out!"

"The emergence of these three near-Kage level powerhouses will propel Konoha into a period of rapid development!"

It is precisely because of the birth of the Sannin.

That the other hidden villages cannot help but feel wary.

At the same time, it grants Konoha more room to breathe; countless potential wars have been extinguished without hesitation by the thunderous methods of these three, which is also why the Sannin are rarely seen within the village.

The deterrent power of the three of them, combined with strong figures like Sarutobi Hiruzen and the White Fang of the Leaf, keeps the other hidden villages from daring to act rashly!

"However, the Second Shinobi World War will be short-lived, and high-end combat power plays a massive role in this conflict."

A sharp glint flickered in the depths of Keigo Uchiha's eyes.

If it truly reached a critical juncture, such as in the case of the Third Shinobi World War, even he would take to the battlefield.

But right now, it is the Second Shinobi World War, a localized conflict.

Therefore, he likely won't have the opportunity to participate!

"No wonder I've felt that the ninjas within Konoha have been rushing about lately; it turns out this is the reason. I need to enhance my strength even faster."

Keigo Uchiha's gaze was calm as he watched the ninjas darting across the rooftops along the street.

A hint of caution and urgency crept into his eyes.

Although the Second Shinobi World War is short-lived, even within Konoha, there is still a degree of danger!

The other hidden villages know of his transcendent talent and will inevitably arrange for assassinations or abductions!

Just like Kushina, who was kidnapped in the original story!

Time continued to flow.

Keigo Uchiha's cultivation speed grew faster and faster; under his command, Water Release and Lightning Release constantly evolved with new properties, unleashing even greater power!

In class, Keigo Uchiha focused on cultivating the chakra within his body, making it more condensed!

Given the same quantity, the density of one's chakra determines the destructive power of a ninjutsu!

"Keigo, is being handsome really that great? Your reputation for being good-looking has already spread to the lower grades. Look at those little girls—they're all here looking for you!"

Kano Nara shook his head helplessly, leaning his left arm on the desk as he looked out the window. "Seriously, who would have thought that you could attract so many girls just by relying on your face?"

"Someone as smart as me, yet not a single person is infatuated with me."

"It's truly pathetic."

As he spoke.

His listless eyes turned into dead fish eyes.

Keigo Uchiha couldn't be bothered to pay attention to this unmotivated guy.

Kano Nara had a personality very similar to Shikamaru Nara from the original story, but unlike Shikamaru, this guy seemed... rather fond of chasing women, or rather, he wanted to be in a relationship.

And he was the type who wouldn't take the initiative to pursue anyone.

He was the type who waited for others to take the bait.

"Kano, if you want to be in a relationship, you occasionally need to take the initiative yourself. If you don't, you might end up alone for the rest of your life."

Keigo Uchiha raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on his lips.

Kano Nara's expression stiffened. He turned his head bit by bit, looking at Keigo Uchiha with a forced smile. "No way, Keigo, don't lie to me. I'm the only heir in my family; my old man is counting on me to carry on the family line!"

"If I end up alone for the rest of my life, my old man will beat me to death!"

He felt his entire world crumbling.

For a moment, his face was full of conflict. Should he... actually take the initiative to pursue the girl he likes?

Otherwise, what if he really does end up alone forever!

"But you don't need to worry."

Keigo Uchiha raised an eyebrow and said slowly.

Immediately.

Kano Nara looked at Keigo with anticipation. "Do you have some good method to make others chase me? Keigo, you must be very experienced in this area!"

That's right!

As the top student in his grade, Keigo had never had to chase anyone; it was always others chasing him!

Keigo must have some special expertise in this regard!

"Kano, did you know? There is actually a trick to chasing girls, and that trick consists of two words!"

Keigo Uchiha looked at Kano Nara with a straight face, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

The surrounding Rookies couldn't help but be stunned.

There's a trick to chasing girls?

All the boys and girls turned their gazes toward him, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Nara Kano's eyes widened in particular.

Could it be that he was finally about to escape his single status?

Keigo was going to teach him the true secret to getting a girlfriend!

"It mainly comes down to two words: handsome guy!"

Keigo Uchiha flashed a brilliant smile; his face was impossibly handsome, and the gentle warmth at the corners of his mouth made people unable to resist wanting to get close to him.

The smile on that sharp-featured face caused the girls by the window to shriek in excitement!

"Keigo-kun! Keigo-kun!"

"Please accept my love, Keigo-kun!"

"Keigo-kun, this is my contact information, please make sure to reach out to me!"

"Oh my god, I think I'm going to faint!"

The surrounding girls screamed one after another, just like crazed fans at a celebrity's live performance.

Nara Kano was stunned: "..."

He should have guessed it!

Keigo didn't just rely on his formidable talent; he also had this face that girls adored!

"Is the gap between people really that vast?"

The twelve of them chatted and laughed as they left the classroom.

School was over, so naturally, they were heading home.

But today, Keigo had a new idea: he wanted to train in Lightning Release!

He wanted to make his Storm Release even more refined!

He intended to experiment and see if he could shape his Storm Release into something like a laser; that way, his Storm Release could become a weapon in his hands, and he wouldn't need to go searching for any ninja swords.

The Storm Release weapon in his own hands would be the best one possible!

At the same time, it would be the most compatible with his own nature, and he wouldn't have to fear it being severed!

During his spar with Gekko Yabu, he had realized that if the weapon in his hand were cut by an enemy, it would severely impact his combat effectiveness!

"If I can manage to condense Storm Release into a weapon, it will significantly boost my strength!"

In Keigo Uchiha's memories.

There was no one who could conjure a weapon out of thin air.

"Just someone from a big clan, what's so great about him? Even if he's a bit strong, so what? I will surpass him and become Konoha's first female Hokage!"

As he reached the doorway, Keigo Uchiha heard the voice of a young girl.

That voice was filled with resentment and... envy?

Keigo Uchiha paused, glancing over to see a head of red hair and a slightly round, cute, dumpling-like face.

In an instant, memories surfaced in his mind.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, speaking in a voice only he could hear: "Uzumaki Kushina?"

He had seen Kushina before.

About three months ago.

He just hadn't expected to run into her again, and it seemed her attitude toward him wasn't exactly friendly.

"Did she hear me?"

Uzumaki Kushina's pretty face tightened, filled with panic!

Grandma Mito had already passed away.

Before she died, Grandma Mito had told her to take good care of herself and not to cause trouble, so she instinctively lowered her head!

She didn't dare meet Keigo Uchiha's gaze.

This was a genius of the Uchiha Clan.

She couldn't afford to stir up trouble!