Gaining Fame at the Ninja Academy

After bidding farewell to Director Yakushi Kira, Uchiha Ying Yue strolled through the streets of Konoha, contemplating his next move.

At present, his Destiny points had accumulated to 900, leaving him just 100 points shy of redeeming the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.

However, Ying Yue realized that the method of gaining Destiny points by helping villagers had reached a bottleneck.

The villagers' opinion of him was already quite high, and although there were still minor tasks he could assist with, the growth in Destiny points from these trivialities had become negligible.

Ying Yue knew that to quickly obtain the remaining Destiny points, he needed to find a new breakthrough.

Ying Yue's gaze gradually hardened; he decided to head to the Ninja Academy.

Within the academy, the recognition of his peers was also an important source of Destiny points, and Ying Yue knew full well that with his current strength—especially the superior combat awareness and techniques granted by [Ninja World Dance King]—becoming the strongest in the academy would be as easy as reaching into his pocket.

Ying Yue decided inwardly that this was not only an opportunity to increase his Destiny points but also a chance to show the entire village of Konoha his true strength.

A day later, when Ying Yue stepped into the Ninja Academy's training ground, he immediately felt the gazes of the surrounding students.

These looks were filled with curiosity and envy, as well as skepticism and jealousy.

However, Ying Yue did not care; he simply stood quietly, waiting for the teacher's instructions.

"Ying Yue-kun, you've come at just the right time!" A teacher, Sarutobi Yusuke, noticed Ying Yue's arrival and greeted him with a smile. The teacher looked quite young, and the friendly smile on his face made Ying Yue feel a bit more relaxed.

"We are just about to hold a sparring match; would you be interested in participating?"

Ying Yue smiled slightly and nodded, indicating his agreement.

He felt secretly relieved; this opportunity was exactly what he had been hoping for. He could showcase his strength and win the recognition of his peers; only through such challenges could he truly prove his worth.

Teacher Sarutobi Yusuke nodded with satisfaction and began to explain the rules. "This sparring match is an individual challenge. Each participant can freely choose their opponent until only one remains," the teacher said. "You can choose your opponents based on your own strength and strategy, but remember, once you are defeated, you are out."

Listening to the teacher, Ying Yue calculated how to handle this challenge in his mind.

He needed to demonstrate powerful strength and wisdom to stand out among the many competitors.

At the same time, he had to be cautious and avoid exposing his true strength too early.

Following the teacher's command, the match officially began.

Uchiha Ying Yue stood to the side, observing the battles of the other students and looking for the right moment to strike.

Ying Yue noticed that some students were too confident, easily choosing stronger opponents and ending up eliminated quickly; others were too conservative, afraid to take the initiative, and ultimately failed to achieve good results.

Ying Yue decided to adopt a steady strategy: observe the opponents' weaknesses first, then wait for the right moment to act.

As long as he remained calm and patient, he would find the best opportunity to strike.

Finally, it was Ying Yue's turn to enter the arena.

Uchiha Ying Yue's first opponent was Akimichi Choza.

Choza was a member of the Akimichi Clan, known for his sturdy build and powerful taijutsu and strength.

As soon as the match began, Choza activated the "Multi-Size Technique," his body rapidly expanding as he attempted to suppress Ying Yue with a powerful impact.

However, relying on the dynamic vision and agile footwork of [Ninja World Dance King], Uchiha Ying Yue easily dodged Choza's fierce assault.

The moment his opponent revealed a flaw after a heavy strike, Ying Yue launched a counterattack, landing a precise taijutsu strike on Choza's waist, causing him to collapse to the ground.

"Defeated Akimichi Choza, Destiny +40."

Uchiha Ying Yue's second opponent was Nara Shikaku, whose clan was famous for their outstanding intellect and Shadow Possession Technique.

After the match started, Shikaku immediately cast the "Shadow Possession Technique," and Ying Yue instantly felt an invisible force attempting to control his movements.

However, by moving flexibly and strategically utilizing the obstacles on the field, Ying Yue successfully avoided Shikaku's shadow control.

Just as Shikaku tried to reposition, Ying Yue suddenly lunged forward, closing the distance with lightning speed and defeating him with a swift close-quarters strike.

"Defeated Nara Shikaku, Destiny +50."

Nara Suzaku was another elite of the Nara Clan, skilled at using the environment to fight and adept at setting traps and using strategy.

Facing Suzaku, Ying Yue remained vigilant, ensuring he did not fall into the opponent's traps.

Suzaku attempted to lure Ying Yue into a pre-arranged trap zone, yet Ying Yue's keen insight and powerful combat awareness allowed him to easily see through the opponent's schemes.

Ultimately, with a feint, Ying Yue skillfully bypassed the trap and directly defeated Suzaku.

"Defeated Nara Suzaku, Destiny +40."

Next, Ying Yue faced Uchiha Mikoto, who was also a member of the Uchiha Clan, possessing high attainments in Uchiha Style Taijutsu and precise shurikenjutsu.

Ying Yue knew that Mikoto's strength could not be underestimated, so he decided to give it his all.

"Ready, Mikoto?" Ying Yue asked with a smile.

Mikoto nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "I won't go easy on you, Ying Yue."

Following the teacher's command, the two quickly entered a combat state.

Mikoto initiated the attack, utilizing the rapid movement of Uchiha Style Taijutsu to instantly close the distance between her and Ying Yue.

Her attacks were sharp and precise, each punch carrying a heavy sense of pressure.

Ying Yue displayed the superior dynamic vision and reaction speed granted by [Ninja World Dance King], easily dodging Mikoto's continuous attacks.

Ying Yue secretly marveled at Mikoto's combat skills; to be able to close in and launch such precise attacks in such a short time, she was truly worthy of being a genius of the Uchiha Clan.

However, he did not give Mikoto any further opportunity, launching a counterattack in an instant.

Ying Yue skillfully neutralized Mikoto's offensive, swiftly seizing a flaw in her movements to deliver a flip kick that forced her back several paces.

After regaining her footing, a grave expression appeared on Mikoto's face; she understood that Ying Yue's strength far surpassed her own.

Retreating to a distance, Mikoto quickly drew several shuriken from her ninja tool pouch and hurled them at Ying Yue with blinding speed.

Her throwing technique was incredibly precise, the shuriken weaving an invisible net in the air as they bore down on Ying Yue's vitals.

Seeing this, Ying Yue remained completely unruffled.

Utilizing his lightning-fast reflexes and precise judgment, Ying Yue dodged aside the moment the shuriken were about to strike, simultaneously drawing several kunai from his own pouch and throwing them back at Mikoto.

Mikoto could not dodge in time; although she avoided a lethal blow, a kunai grazed her shoulder, tearing her clothing and drawing a trace of blood.

Her expression shifted slightly, yet she remained calm, continuing to put distance between herself and Ying Yue as she attempted to find an opening through long-range attacks with her shuriken and kunai.

However,