Battle Against Uchiha Tekka (Seeking Follow-ups and Monthly Votes)

Shita Genichi had absolutely no impression of a figure like Shimura Torii.

However, he did remember Uchiha Tekka—a future backbone of the Uchiha clan, a wielder of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, a Konoha Jonin, a key member of the Police Force, and a man who once kept a close watch on Uchiha Itachi.

Shita Genichi never expected that this guy would be in the same year as him.

"Genichi, you must be careful. Tekka is a genius of our Uchiha clan, proficient in Genjutsu, Kenjutsu, and Fire Release. He is currently at the single-tomoe level."

"For his age, I am no match for him."

Uchiha Namiichi warned Shita Genichi.

He was seventeen years old now, while Uchiha Tekka was ten, and already quite famous within the Uchiha clan.

"Thanks, I understand!"

Shita Genichi nodded, then leaped down from the spectator stand.

Uchiha Tekka had a small black mole between his eyebrows, and he stood a head shorter than Shita Genichi.

At the examiner's signal, the two stood on opposite sides.

"Ready!"

"Begin!"

The examiner ordered.

As the battle commenced, Uchiha Tekka did not rush forward immediately. Instead, he leaped backward, his hands sweeping through the air as he launched shuriken toward Shita Genichi.

Shita Genichi carried two blades on his person at this moment.

A long sword hung at his waist, and a short blade was tucked into the back of his belt.

He immediately drew the short blade from his back and deflected all the incoming shuriken.

After landing, Uchiha Tekka took to the air again, his shuriken never ceasing, until a circle of shuriken surrounded Shita Genichi.

As the final shuriken was knocked away, Shita Genichi sheathed his blade without hesitation and formed hand seals.

Water Release: Water Formation Wall!

Shita Genichi opened his mouth and exhaled, a jet of water spraying out to form a curtain. It swirled around him, creating a circle, then spiraled upward to converge above his head.

Ultimately, the defensive Water Formation Wall formed an inverted bell shape.

This sight shocked everyone who had never seen Shita Genichi perform Water Release before.

There was no water source here!

Uchiha Tekka, who was in mid-air holding wires to form a net that enveloped Shita Genichi, was also taken aback.

But the arrow was already on the string, and his seals had been completed stealthily. He opened his mouth and exhaled, sending rolling flames surging rapidly down the wires.

Shuriken Manipulation Technique!

Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!

A signature skill of the Uchiha clan; seeing this move alone, Shita Genichi knew Uchiha Namiichi was right.

That was why he had sheathed his blade and used Water Release without hesitation.

Uchiha Tekka's attack was undeniably formidable, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Even when Uchiha Tekka pulled the wires to form a tight net enclosing Shita Genichi, everyone felt that Shita Genichi was doomed to lose.

Even the examiner had quietly raised his hand, prepared to intervene and save him.

He knew full well that once the Shuriken Manipulation Technique was completed, the next move would inevitably be the Fire Release that the Uchiha clan excelled at.

But he never expected Shita Genichi to be so quick, nor his Water Release to be so exceptional.

Was this really a Genin?

Once Shita Genichi's Water Release appeared, everyone's gaze was drawn to him instead.

Uchiha Tekka's Shuriken Manipulation Technique was excellent and flashy; even the Jonin present might not be able to execute it that well.

But how could it compare to Shita Genichi's Water Release?

Shita Genichi instantly became the star of the show.

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but remark, "Genichi's Water Release has improved again!"

Compared to the last time, he could clearly see that Shita Genichi's control over Water Release had grown by more than just a little.

Hatake Sakumo smiled and said, "Genichi has exceptional talent in Water Release; he has the potential to surpass the Second Hokage."

Danzo watched Shita Genichi, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Of course, he didn't say anything about sending Shita Genichi to Root.

Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen suggested it, he wouldn't trust the boy.

Exceptional Water Release?

Surpassing his teacher, the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama?

So what?

Is the teacher relying on Water Release?

Relying solely on Water Release, Shita Genichi's future ceiling would be nothing more than a Jonin; he could never become a powerhouse like Hatake Sakumo.

Nor could he become an existence like the Sannin.

In Danzo's view, Shita Genichi's performance was indeed stunning, even more so than Kakashi's had been previously.

However, his potential was far inferior to Kakashi's.

In the arena, rolling flames surged down along the wire, colliding with the water currents swirling around Shita Genichi. A thunderous roar erupted, and billowing steam rose, obscuring everyone's vision.

Uchiha Tekka landed, his right hand giving another sharp tug.

Consequently, the individual wires tightened toward the center.

This was only a Chunin exam, not a confrontation with a real enemy, so he had previously only created an iron net to envelop Shita Genichi before using Fire Release.

That would only have caused Shita Genichi minor injuries.

This next step, however, was capable of directly binding Shita Genichi with the wires.

Uchiha Tekka was shocked by Shita Genichi's formidable Water Release, but a fighting spirit had also ignited within him.

He decided to go all out!

Amidst the rising steam, the previously invisible wires were now clearly visible to Shita Genichi.

He drew his short blade again, and with a hum, it was coated in a layer of Wind Release chakra.

It was not that only chakra blades could be coated with chakra; rather, chakra blades suffered less wear, could better unleash the power of chakra, and allowed for the manipulation of ninjutsu from a distance.

Danzo had once imbued an ordinary Kunai with Wind Release chakra to form a Vacuum Blade.

Killer B had coated his pen with Lightning Release and thrown it, piercing straight through a large tree.

At this moment, Shita Genichi also flung his short blade, slicing through a steel wire with ease.

The trap was instantly broken.

Uchiha Tekka felt the tension in the steel wire go slack and understood immediately.

He let go at once, then drew his own ninja blade and charged.

The steam gradually dissipated.

Watching Uchiha Tekka rush toward him, Shita Genichi couldn't be bothered to engage in close-quarters Kenjutsu.

As he opened and closed his arms, the dispersing steam condensed into water, spinning upward like a spinning top before surging toward Uchiha Tekka in wave after wave with a thunderous rumble.

Uchiha Tekka's eyelids twitched wildly as he hurriedly swung his blade; the waves of fire collided with the water, and steam rose once more.

After cleaving through the first wave of water, Uchiha Tekka immediately leaped to avoid the subsequent flow.

However, Shita Genichi did not stop weaving signs. Before Uchiha Tekka could land, the water below shot into the sky, condensing into a Water Dragon that opened its maw and clamped down on him.

Uchiha Tekka's expression shifted. He immediately discarded his blade, wove signs with his hands, and exhaled; a line of fire extended, gathered into a sphere, and then detonated.

The diving Water Dragon suddenly exploded, steam billowed, and a massive spray of water rained down from the air.

Uchiha Tekka also fell from the sky, but his face was flushed red, and his exposed arms were as crimson as a boiled shrimp.

He was injured!

Scalded, though not severely.

However, his eyes locked onto Shita Genichi's.

Sharingan—Genjutsu!

Shita Genichi blinked and wove the Tiger sign with his hands.

Genjutsu—Bringer-of-Darkness Technique!

Uchiha Tekka was instantly blinded.

"This guy, he completely ignored my Genjutsu. How is that possible?"

Uchiha Tekka was shocked: "And this... I've actually been deprived of my vision by him."

"This... could it be the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique? He has actually mastered such a high-difficulty Genjutsu!"

Uchiha Tekka was stunned repeatedly, standing frozen in place.

He was an Uchiha, yet he had fallen for the Genjutsu of a Genin younger than himself!