"Not bad. This is getting interesting."
Back when Uchiha Yue had first met those four Uchiha Clan elites, he had already taken a liking to Uchiha Dust before him. Setting aside the fact that Uchiha Dust was the strongest of the four elites, the breadth of character he possessed alone met Uchiha Yue's standards for choosing teammates.
However, since he had already said it, Uchiha Yue had to keep his word.
If Uchiha Dust failed to pass the hundred-move test, then, like the other three Uchiha Clan elites, he would be eliminated by Uchiha Yue.
After all, what Uchiha Yue needed to do on this trip to the Land of Water was far too important.
During his time in the Land of Water, Uchiha Yue absolutely could not allow even the slightest accident. Even the smallest mishap could ruin his revenge plan!
Right after that...
Once Uchiha Yue nodded in agreement to Uchiha Dust's request, Uchiha Dust tightly gripped the katana in his hand and looked anxiously at Uchiha Yue, waiting for him to attack. Clearly, from the strength Uchiha Yue had displayed earlier, Uchiha Dust had already realized that he was no match for him. Therefore, his plan was to withstand Uchiha Yue's remaining eighty-five moves rather than take the initiative and try to defeat him.
But...
Was waiting to receive attacks really a good idea?
Naturally, the answer was no!
In battle, the one making the moves was often in the stronger position and held the initiative. Especially someone as forceful as Uchiha Yue—he preferred to control the rhythm of battle and take charge of the entire situation himself. Thus, enemies who allowed Uchiha Yue to gain the upper hand and attack first were often the fastest to fall at his hands.
Waiting for Uchiha Yue to make