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"Good, well done, truly well done!"

That evening, seeing Suifeng appear before him wearing the forehead protector and tactical vest of a Chunin, Uchiha Haruki's cheeks flushed with excitement, his eyes sparkling with brilliance.

Suifeng's performance this time was simply stunning: he had defeated every other Genin, was the only graduate, the youngest Chunin in history, and had taken down three Root Jonin.

Each of these four achievements was eye-popping, especially the latter two.

Being the youngest Chunin in history broke the records of every hidden village; what could better proclaim the Uchiha clan as the strongest in the ninja world than this?

Defeating three Jonin in one fell swoop—what could better demonstrate the strength of a genius than this!

From this day forward, the reputation of the Uchiha clan in the ninja world would undoubtedly become even more resounding.

He felt as if he were witnessing the dawn of a new powerhouse rising within the Uchiha clan.

The significance of Suifeng went beyond just the clan; within the family, the influence of his faction had surged, and their voice now carried much more weight.

"Great Elder, what exactly is the deal with those three Anbu?!"

Although he had already deduced the identity of the Root ninjas, he still feigned the appropriate level of ignorance before the Great Elder.

"Those were Root ninjas!"

Facing Suifeng, Uchiha Haruki did not hide the truth this time. Instead, he detailed the situation regarding Root and concluded, "Rest assured, I will make sure the Third Hokage gives you an explanation."

"Root, Danzo... I never imagined the village had such a department. I've never even heard of it before!"

"The existence of Root is even more secretive than the Anbu. It is enough that you know; do not speak of it to others," the Great Elder said. "However, your performance as a Chunin this time was truly astonishing. I heard you defeated three Jonin using only the Body Flicker Technique. Is that true?!"

"Yes. I owe it to the materials on chakra control you provided. I originally intended to study the Strength Enhancement Technique, but I discovered that combining the technique of explosive chakra bursts with the Body Flicker Technique significantly increases my speed. However...!"

"However what?!"

"The speed is too fast; my reaction time cannot keep up. Furthermore, my offensive power is still insufficient. When I activate the Body Flicker Technique, it is difficult to launch other ninjutsu. Even swinging a kunai is hard to manage at that speed, so I can only use my feet to kick, but I can't kick anyone to death!" He finished with a wry smile. "My Body Flicker Technique still needs further refinement!"

"Hahahaha, don't be anxious, don't be anxious, it's already excellent!" Uchiha Haruki laughed heartily. He was a ninja himself, an elite Jonin, and as soon as Suifeng spoke, he understood the logic. The Body Flicker Technique Suifeng developed likely focused on chakra control in the legs, drastically strengthening speed in a short burst. However, his reaction speed couldn't keep up; before his hands could even move, he was already in front of the enemy. He could only follow through with a kick, but without the use of ninjutsu, it was just an ordinary strike, failing to achieve a one-hit kill.

"How is your progress with the Strength Enhancement Technique? If you can combine that with your speed, there won't be many people on the battlefield who can stand against you."

"That is what I think as well. Although there has been some progress in my research, the execution is still too slow. Otherwise, those three guys would have been kicked to pieces by me long ago!" At this, he wore a look of feigned defiance, which once again made Uchiha Haruki roar with laughter. "No rush, no rush. You are still young. I believe you will succeed!"

"Thank you, Great Elder. I will work hard!!"

Suifeng said, full of vigor.

Uchiha Clan Training Grounds

Uchiha Hideki and Haku stared with wide eyes, the tomoe in their irises spinning frantically, yet they could only see a series of afterimages.

Uchiha Fukuyama was in a sorry state. A series of kicking sounds—thud, thud—echoed out; he had lost count of how many times he had been struck.

"Enough, stop!!"

Suddenly, he barked a sharp command. The afterimages vanished, and Suifeng appeared in the center of the field, his face pale, gasping for air, his legs trembling slightly.

"Teacher, that's not fair, using the technique I developed to deal with me!!"

Uchiha Fukuyama's face was livid. A clear footprint was imprinted on the right side of his face, his cheek swollen, his right eye puffed shut to a mere slit, and blood stained his lips. His tactical vest was tattered, covered in footprints. He had managed to protect his vital areas, but in the end, he had sacrificed his face. "You brat, why did you kick my face?!" His voice was now slurred.

"Accident, just an accident! When you were dodging, your face just happened to be exposed. The position was too perfect; if I didn't kick it, my thoughts wouldn't have been clear!" Suifeng chuckled.

After leaving the Great Elder's place and before he could even return home, he had run into Uchiha Fukuyama and been dragged to the training grounds.

Uchiha Fukuyama had learned of his performance in the Chunin Exams and wanted to test his strength, leading to the scene above.

Getting his face kicked was inevitable.

However, compared to those three Root Jonin, Fukuyama was far stronger. Firstly, he was an elite Jonin; secondly, he possessed the three-tomoe Sharingan, which allowed him to barely track Suifeng's speed, even if his reactions lagged; thirdly, his Iron Body technique was somewhat accomplished, allowing him to mitigate damage at critical moments. The fourth factor was that Suifeng lacked a one-hit-kill method. He kept kicking and kicking; while it felt satisfying, he couldn't truly crush Fukuyama, and he ended up exhausting himself.

Of course, this was mainly because his opponent was Fukuyama; he couldn't go too far with the target areas. Otherwise, he would have had a chance for a one-shot kill early on.

Strictly speaking, Suifeng didn't win this bout, but as both captain and teacher, Fukuyama had no face to claim victory either.

"Your speed is too fast; many of your movements can't keep up. Have you considered sacrificing some speed to increase your attack power?!"

If Suifeng sacrificed some speed to match his reaction time and combined it with appropriate ninjutsu or sharp weapons like kunai, his lethality would rise to a new level, and his combat effectiveness would naturally increase significantly.

"I have thought about it, but I recently came up with another technique to pair with the Body Flicker Technique. If I develop it, I won't need to lower my speed!" Suifeng said.

Yes, the next technique he intended to develop was the Finger Pistol.

Compared to kunai and ninjutsu, the Finger Pistol offered much greater flexibility. Coupled with his partially mastered Iron Body, it was time to develop it. Once the Finger Pistol was ready, he would be a killing machine on the battlefield. The only thing that depressed him was that his hands would inevitably be stained with blood, and he needed to prepare himself mentally.

"You thought of another technique!"

Fukuyama's mouth twitched; he felt he could no longer play happily with this disciple.

"Fine, since you have a plan, then follow your own ideas!" Fukuyama said helplessly. "I was planning to treat you to barbecue to celebrate you passing the Chunin Exams, but looking at me now, let's forget it!" It was a rare moment of generosity from the pitiful middle-aged man.

"No way, Captain, you're too cunning, using this as an excuse to avoid paying!" Uchiha Haku shouted. "How about we go anyway and put it on your tab?" Beside him, Uchiha Hideki nodded, his smile somewhat complex.

There was no helping it; Suifeng's progress was simply too shocking. He had already left his senior far behind. Although Hideki was a genius, he was only eight years old—did he have to be this exaggerated? He was also of the Uchiha clan, and he had his own pride!

Of course, these were just thoughts in his heart. Having spent so much time with Suifeng, he understood him too well. Not to mention the breathtaking Body Flicker Technique, Suifeng also possessed the Lava Release bloodline limit and decent genjutsu. He had almost no weaknesses. Once he matured, he would undoubtedly be a Kage-level powerhouse in a few years. Hideki, having exhausted his own potential, would at best be an elite Jonin. There was no comparison. Besides, they were of the same clan, and with such a large age gap, there was no conflict of interest. Furthermore, befriending such a young powerhouse had no downsides—who wouldn't want to cling to a ready-made thigh?