Soul Impact

At this moment, someone in the crowd spoke up, "To think an Uchiha would be scared unconscious by Shangguan Yue; that's just too pathetic."

Just like that, the sentiment among the students shifted instantly.

"So the Uchiha are actually this cowardly? That 'Spirit Release' Shangguan Yue used earlier, wasn't it just a water droplet the size of a small pebble? If that's enough to scare someone into a faint, are the Uchiha just all show and no substance?"

"Exactly. If you ask me, this Uchiha Fugaku is probably just the bottom of the barrel when it comes to the Uchiha clan."

"That's hard to say. Uchiha Fugaku is touted as the best of his generation; how could he be the weakest?"

Nawaki was also stunned, glancing at the traces of the battle around them.

Brother Yue's methods are truly unfathomable. There's no way to get back at him now. But Uchiha Fugaku really is strong—it's just a pity he ran into Brother Yue. Still, why do I feel so at ease?

Shangguan Yue looked at the system notification he had received and nodded in satisfaction before turning his gaze toward Sarutobi Hinai.

"Teacher Sarutobi, why are you still here? Didn't you already leave?"

Seeing that she had been caught, especially under Shangguan Yue's knowing gaze, Sarutobi Hinai laughed awkwardly.

"Well, you see, I thought you might end up sparring, so I came back just in case for safety. Student Shangguan Yue, is that 'Spirit Release' of yours a Kekkei Genkai? I've never heard of it in all my time as a teacher."

Shangguan Yue nodded. "Yes, Teacher. I only discovered it recently."

"It awakened shortly after Tsunade taught me the Chakra Extraction Technique. I call it Spirit Release. As for its specific effects, I won't say much; you'll naturally find out in the future."

"That's fair, Student Shangguan Yue. As ninjas, we must always keep an ace up our sleeves. There's no need to disclose your own intelligence. However, would you mind if I reported this information to the Hokage?"

"Teacher, I said it in front of everyone, so feel free."

Sarutobi Hinai stood up and looked down at Uchiha Fugaku.

"Since Student Uchiha Fugaku seems to be fine, I'll be heading off now. You all should watch out for your own safety."

Sarutobi Hinai zipped away from the training ground, leaping through the trees, and quickly arrived at the Hokage Building.

She knocked gently and pushed the door open. Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi busy with his work, she spoke directly.

"Lord Hokage, in the class I'm overseeing, there is a student named Shangguan Yue who has been found to possess a hidden Kekkei Genkai called Spirit Release."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up. "So it's Hinai. Are you certain the person's name is Shangguan Yue? The one who just enrolled today? A first-year student?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage. Do you know him? He just enrolled today, and Lady Tsunade said he is her student."

"So it is Shangguan Yue. You may go now. It's fine; keep an eye on his information, and if there are any new developments, you can come and report them to me."

Sarutobi Hinai nodded. Without asking further, she suppressed her overflowing curiosity and left the Hokage Building.

Why wasn't the leader curious about this new student's Kekkei Genkai at all? Could it be that he already knew about it beforehand? Forget it, I won't dwell on it. I'd better head back and check on them before any trouble starts.

Meanwhile, just as Sarutobi Hinai had left, Shangguan Yue set his sights on the remaining students.

"Is there anyone else here who wants to challenge me? I refuse to believe that in a village as vast as Konoha, there isn't a single person with any backbone. Are you all content to be trash?"

Provoked by Shangguan Yue, the surrounding students, who had been hesitant before, felt their resolve waver.

After all, it seemed like Shangguan Yue wasn't that strong, yet he also appeared incredibly powerful.

They couldn't quite gauge him, but Hyuga Hiashi, who had activated his Byakugan to observe Shangguan Yue, felt a hint of shock.

This guy's chakra is actually white, and why is the volume so massive?

Seeing that everyone was still hesitating—their tempers were rising, but they still lacked a catalyst—Shangguan Yue looked toward Hyuga Hiashi.

"You from the Hyuga clan, you've already activated your Byakugan, so what now? Isn't it touted as the strongest Kekkei Genkai in Konoha? If you don't come and test it out, how can you still claim that title?"

Hyuga Hiashi's expression changed instantly. He was now being roasted over a fire; he had to fight whether he wanted to or not.

Hizashi Hyuga stepped up beside Hiashi and said, "Brother, since he's asking for it, let's go."

Hizashi Hyuga also widened his eyes, activating his Byakugan. The veins around his eyes bulged, giving him a ferocious appearance.

Seeing them eager to fight, Shangguan Yue shook his head.

"No, the two of you aren't enough." He waved his hand, gesturing to everyone. "All of you come at once, otherwise, you won't even be enough to whet my appetite."

Hyuga Hiashi had originally wanted to avoid the fight for the sake of his family's reputation and had decided to back down.

But hearing Shangguan Yue's words, he no longer hesitated and instead shouted loudly.

"Since you've said so, don't blame us for being impolite! Everyone, let's go and teach this arrogant brat a lesson!"

Seeing someone take the lead, the crowd rushed toward Shangguan Yue together.

Senju Nawaki saw that the situation was turning sour and quickly hid to the side, coming up behind Shangguan Yue.

"Brother Yue, will this be okay? There are so many of them—should we run?"

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Shangguan Yue pressed his palms together. "Spirit Release: Soul Impact."