Water Gate's Buzzing Head

Keigo Uchiha's gaze flickered as he fell into deep thought.

Inuzuka Mi was different from him and Ruri Hyuga; both he and Ruri could rely on their chakra and bloodlines to rapidly improve their strength, with him relying on the Sharingan.

Ruri Hyuga could rely on the Byakugan.

This was an innate advantage.

They could advance to the level of Kage-level powerhouses, Super Kage-level powerhouses, and perhaps even... the Six Paths level!

As for Inuzuka Mi, the secret techniques of the Inuzuka Clan clearly lacked such an advantage. Reaching the level of an Elite Jonin was already her limit, so if she wanted to continue progressing, she had no choice but to change her path of cultivation!

She would train in taijutsu now, and Sage Mode later.

And when the opportunity arose to go to Kumogakure... he would simply capture the Two-Tails and bring it back, making Inuzuka Mi a true Jinchuriki. With the unique traits of the beast's chakra, wouldn't Inuzuka Mi become a human-shaped Tailed Beast?

Add Sage Mode on top of that, and she would be absolutely unstoppable!

"Training in Sage Mode and taijutsu is the path you must take in the future, Mi-chan. Just focus on your taijutsu for now; there's no need to rush the Sage Mode."

Keigo Uchiha chuckled softly.

He could already imagine another 'Uzumaki Naruto' wreaking havoc on the battlefield. This, damn it, was true invincibility!

"What is Ryūchi Cave? And... would Teacher Orochimaru even teach me Sage Mode?"

Inuzuka Mi's pretty face was filled with confusion.

Her expression lacked confidence.

"Exactly, Keigo. You're Teacher Orochimaru's favorite student. He only guides you during training sessions. It's so biased! Teacher Orochimaru will definitely teach you all the ninjutsu he knows, but he might not teach us!"

Ruri Hyuga huffed indignantly.

She could feel the disparity in the world!

"Even if Keigo's talent is better, there's no need for such differential treatment!"

"It's clear that Teacher Orochimaru is now treating you like his true successor."

Every time Orochimaru visited, he would instruct Keigo Uchiha, and then Keigo Uchiha would instruct the two of them.

Ruri Hyuga knew very well that even among students, there were distinctions.

Only those truly recognized could inherit his entire mantle.

Everyone else was just a student!

Just as the Second Hokage had many students—the current Shimura Danzō, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Torifu Akimichi were all his students.

But the only one truly regarded as a successor by the Second Hokage was Sarutobi Hiruzen!

There were differences even in how they were taught!

Keigo Uchiha chuckled. "That's only natural. Geniuses always cherish one another. Besides, my guidance is enough for your current level, unless you can defeat me."

His eyes were calm, dark orbs shimmering with light as he looked at Inuzuka Mi and smiled.

"Teacher Orochimaru isn't a selfish person, but he has no interest in those whose nature doesn't align with his. Teacher Orochimaru isn't someone with a strong sense of responsibility."

"Therefore, there is a high probability he won't give you the contract for Ryūchi Cave. So, Mi-chan, under normal circumstances, you wouldn't be able to learn the Sage Mode of Ryūchi Cave. But it doesn't matter; once I learn it, I'll teach it to you."

Keigo Uchiha said with a smile, "Besides, for you, Sage Mode shouldn't be anything difficult."

"When the time comes, Mi-chan will become a powerhouse."

"By the way, Ryūchi Cave is one of the Three Great Sage Regions among the Summoning Animals."

He added nonchalantly.

Immediately, Inuzuka Mi's small mouth gaped in surprise.

Ruri Hyuga's beautiful eyes also froze.

Damn it, she was intimidated by this guy's vast reservoir of knowledge again!

What exactly was up with this guy?

How could he possess such terrifying knowledge?

Was this really something a twelve-year-old boy could master!

He was simply a monster!

It was one thing to be familiar with the history of the ninja world, but he even knew the history of the Summoning Animals, and he even knew about that power called 'Sage Mode'!

"Hey, hey, hey! Why won't you teach me this power called Sage Mode? Keigo, you really are dating Mi-chan, aren't you? That's why you only think of Mi-chan whenever there's something good!"

Ruri Hyuga's pretty face flushed slightly.

Her face held a hint of probing, and... hope, but it also seemed to carry a trace of fear, as if she were terrified of knowing things she wasn't supposed to know.

"Stop joking around; we're still young."

Keigo Uchiha glanced at Ruri Hyuga and said calmly, "You don't need Sage Mode. The power of your Tenseigan is already strong enough. When you awaken the Tenseigan, you will automatically master a power similar to Sage Mode."

"Learning Sage Mode would just be a waste of time for you."

Are you kidding me!

After awakening the Tenseigan, one can utilize the Tenseigan Chakra Mode.

In this mode, Hyuga Ruri can wield the power of the Six Paths and manifest Truth-Seeking Orbs; what need would she have for Sage Mode?

It's simply a joke!

Truly, she is blessed without realizing it.

"So that's how it is. After awakening the Tenseigan, one can actually grasp power similar to Sage Mode?"

Hyuga Ruri was stunned.

Even though she knew the Tenseigan was powerful, she never expected it to reach such a degree—to master power akin to Sage Mode without any training!

"Then let's continue the training!"

Keigo Uchiha looked at the two girls.

The two girls nodded earnestly and immediately resumed their training!

Keigo Uchiha's training focus was on further strengthening his body, and... his Sharingan!

"I'm already twelve years old, and my strength has reached a bottleneck, so I need to shift my focus. At twelve, there should be hope to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, right?"

"Hatake Kakashi became a Jonin at twelve; is there any problem with me awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan at twelve?"

"No problem at all!"

Keigo Uchiha chuckled softly.

His Absolute Control talent continuously simulated layers of intense rage, stimulating his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

Waves of stinging pain radiated from his eyes as he trained, but Keigo Uchiha ignored it all, indifferent, his face extremely calm.

It was as if nothing were happening at all.

However, if Hyuga Ruri were to observe with her Byakugan, she would see that within Keigo Uchiha's eyes at this very moment... chakra was churning and exploding incessantly!

Ninja Academy.

The school was in an uproar.

Several boys were surrounding a red-haired girl, pointing at her and hurling insults.

Of course, it would have been more convincing if one ignored the bruises and swollen faces of the boys themselves.

"Tomboy! Red Hot Habanero, your red hair is so ugly; you'll never find a boyfriend in your life!"

"Get lost! All of you, go to hell!"

Uzumaki Kushina's red hair flew wildly as she charged, sending all the boys flying into the air.

Minato Namikaze stood to the side, his face full of awkwardness. "Kushina, don't be like this. We are all classmates after all. If you treat them like this, they'll just keep bullying you later."

"Hmph, can't you see who is bullying whom now! Also, Sissy Minato, don't meddle in my business!"

"Only Keigo is allowed to manage me!"

Minato Namikaze: "..."

I mean... my popularity at the Ninja Academy is actually quite decent, isn't it?

Moreover, he had heard of Keigo Uchiha.

He was a genius of the Uchiha Clan!

But... how did those two even know each other?

His little head was filled with confusion.