The Might of Ninjutsu! (Seeking Support!)

Minato Namikaze and Li were the most outstanding students in their grade, so once this battle concluded, the first and second rankings would be decided. Morita Mushio was also intrigued; he wanted to see just how far these two geniuses could push each other.

After performing the Seal of Reconciliation, the two stepped back, leaving enough space for combat.

Minato Namikaze was only five years old and had not yet been exposed to ninjutsu. After spinning a kunai in his hand a few times, he charged rapidly toward Li. Seeing this, Li also drew a kunai. Once they clashed, they engaged in taijutsu. At this age, few people had access to ninjutsu; only great clans like the Uchiha Clan, with their superior bloodlines, could afford to introduce it so early.

Bang! Bang!

Minato Namikaze was indeed strong, and his taijutsu was formidable. After trading a few blows, Li realized he couldn't easily overcome him. Clearly, Minato Namikaze underwent rigorous training every day, which stood in stark contrast to his somewhat effeminate personality.

After parrying Minato Namikaze's hands, Li lunged forward, driving his knee into Minato Namikaze's abdomen. However, he didn't press the attack, instead backflipping to create distance. At that moment, several kunai flew in from the left, aiming straight for Li's face.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

After knocking the kunai aside, Li performed hand seals rapidly and charged toward the left. The Minato Namikaze directly in front of him had been nothing more than a Substitution Technique; he hadn't felt any physical resistance when his knee connected, which was why Li hadn't followed up.

"I knew a simple Substitution Technique wouldn't be enough to fool you!"

The ranking tournament grounds were surrounded by trees, allowing students to better utilize the Three Body Techniques. As the words faded, Minato Namikaze leaped down from a large tree on the left and blocked Li's incoming strike with his kunai. However, the next second, Minato Namikaze's expression shifted, and he quickly retreated from his spot.

"Too late. Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Standing on a branch of a tree behind Minato Namikaze, Li had already finished his hand seals. He opened his mouth and spat out a fireball half a meter in diameter, which whistled toward Minato Namikaze. Morita Mushio, who had been watching with an appreciative expression, saw his face change instantly upon hearing the words "Great Fireball." Muttering a curse, he rushed to Minato Namikaze's side and grabbed him, leaping out of the way.

Boom!

The scorching fireball struck the ground, blasting out a large crater. Thick smoke billowed upward. Minato Namikaze was stunned, Morita Mushio was stunned, all the students were stunned, and even Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto were stunned.

"Is that ninjutsu? Is this the power of ninjutsu?"

Once they regained their senses, all the students stared at the crater created by the Great Fireball with excitement, whispering and discussing the nature of ninjutsu.

"I really can't compare to Li. He can already use the Great Fireball Technique, while I haven't even grasped the basics!" Uchiha Fugaku looked at Li, who was standing in the tree, with a complex expression, then glanced at Uchiha Mikoto, who was looking on with admiration. His heart felt bitter.

"This kid, to have such powerful chakra at such a young age to support a C-rank Fire Release ninjutsu... the Uchiha Clan should never be underestimated!" Morita Mushio squinted at Li, muttering to himself.

Li jumped down from the tree and looked at the smoking crater on the ground, nodding in satisfaction. He hadn't expected a C-rank ninjutsu to have such power. This was still with his limited chakra; if he had more, the power of the Great Fireball Technique could be doubled. Thinking of this, he decided he must quickly increase his chakra reserves.

"Uchiha Li, I lost!" At this moment, Minato Namikaze walked up to Li. There was no discouragement on his face after the defeat; his eyes were clear as he smiled and said, "Thank you very much for fighting me with your full strength!"

"It's nothing. Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit, and the gap between us isn't that large. If I hadn't gone all out, it would not only have led to my own failure but would also have been disrespectful to my opponent," Li replied calmly, shaking his head.

The two then performed the Seal of Reconciliation.

"Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit? This kid... his future achievements will surely be extraordinary!" Upon hearing Li's words, Morita Mushio thought to himself. His gaze toward Li changed; this was a good seedling, absolutely a good seedling. Perhaps in a few years, a peerless powerhouse would emerge from his tutelage. This made Morita Mushio very excited; as a teacher, the success of his students was his greatest honor.

The ranking tournament concluded with the match between Li and Minato Namikaze. First place went to Li, second to Minato Namikaze, and third to Hyuga Hiashi. Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Fugaku placed fourth and sixth, respectively. The top ten were all children of clans, though Minato Namikaze was an anomaly.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission. Reward: 100 points. The Point Shop is now open. Please check it when you have time!

After the tournament ended, Li received the system notification. Outwardly, he remained indifferent, returning home with Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Fugaku to report the day's results to Uchiha Hao.

"Li, you have already mastered the Great Fireball Technique?"

In the study, Uchiha Hao looked at Li with astonishment. It had only been three days! A five-year-old child had mastered a C-rank ninjutsu in three days. Could it be that the ancestors had blessed the Uchiha Clan with a genius?

"Yes, I can use this ninjutsu preliminarily," Li nodded. He only claimed to be able to use it preliminarily; as for "mastering" it, Li had enough self-awareness to know he still lacked the polish. Being able to use it was one thing, but fully mastering it required more time, primarily because his chakra was still too low.

Upon receiving Li's answer, a look of joy appeared on Uchiha Hao's face. He stepped forward, patted Li on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "As expected of a son of the Uchiha Clan. Good. Come out with me now to the courtyard and demonstrate this ninjutsu!"

Li nodded without objection. He didn't want to hide his talent. In any world, if you want to earn respect, you must pay the price and demonstrate sufficient potential. If you blindly hide your talent and let others think you are a failure, then sorry, you lose your value for cultivation, and no one will care about you.

Once in the courtyard, Uchiha Hao stood to the side with Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto, watching Li in the center.

After taking a light breath, Li channeled the chakra within his body and began to form hand seals. Although he was slow, after a few seconds, the seals were complete. Li's cheeks puffed up. "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

A fireball, rolling with intense heat like a wheel, surged forward for over ten meters. Along the way, the ground was scorched black. After maintaining it for a few seconds, the fireball dissipated. Li exhaled slightly and wiped the sweat from his forehead. With his current chakra, casting a C-rank ninjutsu twice in one day was quite taxing.