Uchiha Ying Yue squeezed his eyes shut, focused, and silently thought, Exchange for Wood Release!
The next moment, the system's voice rang out: "Exchanging for Wood Release. 1,000 Destiny Points consumed."
As the notification sounded, a powerful, unfamiliar force suddenly surged out from within Ying Yue.
It was a surging, endless stream of chakra, pouring into his body like an inexhaustible spring.
Uchiha Ying Yue's whole body trembled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. But he clenched his teeth and did his best to withstand the sudden surge of power.
Gradually, Ying Yue realized that his perception of his surroundings had changed. He seemed able to sense every faint trace of energy and every subtle movement of energy in nature.
Just then, Ying Yue felt the ground beneath his feet begin to tremble slightly.
He looked down and saw tender green shoots sprouting from the previously barren earth. At the same time, he noticed the trees around him growing unusually lively, their branches and leaves swaying as if in celebration.
Uchiha Ying Yue stood in the middle of the training field, feeling that unending force surge through his body.
Ying Yue realized that he had successfully mastered the legendary Wood Release ability.
Watching the plants on the ground grow in response to his thoughts, Ying Yue felt an indescribable rush of delight and excitement.
This feeling of becoming one with nature made it seem as if he had gained control over the entire world.
I've finally mastered Senju Hashirama's Kekkei Genkai—Wood Release. Ying Yue's eyes shone with resolve.
But other thoughts soon followed.
There was no doubt about the strength of Wood Release, but revealing it might also bring unwanted trouble.
As a descendant of the Uchiha Clan, wielding an ability exclusive to the Senju Clan was a huge contradiction in itself. It could draw the close attention of Konoha's leaders and even attract the covetous eyes of ill-intentioned people, especially Shimura Danzō of Root.
But Ying Yue soon put those concerns aside.
A power like Wood Release couldn't remain hidden forever. Rather than keeping it under wraps, he might as well reveal it openly and use it to secure more resources and support.
Only by being taken seriously could he gain better opportunities to grow and earn more Destiny Points.
Making a name for myself early, gaining more Destiny Points, and growing stronger—that's the way to go. Ying Yue made up his mind.
Uchiha Ying Yue decided to reveal his Wood Release ability publicly when the right opportunity came.
Doing so would not only shock all of Konoha, but also quickly raise his reputation and earn him more Destiny Points.
With the Destiny System, Ying Yue knew that fame was far from useless.
Uchiha Ying Yue understood that revealing Wood Release might draw the attention of certain ill-intentioned people, but he wasn't afraid.
With the Destiny System backing him, his strength would keep growing. When the time came, anyone who tried to harm him would pay the price.
What's the point of having Wood Release if I don't use it? It'd be like wearing fine clothes and walking around at night. Ying Yue smiled. "I'm going to make all of Konoha know I'm here—and learn the name Uchiha Ying Yue."
Uchiha Ying Yue decided to choose an appropriate occasion for his first public display of Wood Release. By demonstrating its power, Ying Yue planned to attract the attention of the village leaders and his clan, and secure more resources and support.
At the same time, this was a rare opportunity to quickly accumulate Destiny Points through the Destiny System and further increase his strength.
Only a genius who is taken seriously can truly grow. Ying Yue thought to himself. I'll use this power to earn more Destiny Points and become one of the strongest people in the world.
Uchiha Ying Yue stood on the Ninja Academy training field, his eyes shining with resolve.
Ying Yue had made up his mind: he would use this opportunity to show off his newly awakened Wood Release during a spar at the Ninja Academy.
After careful consideration, Ying Yue decided to challenge two prodigies from the upper grades: the brothers Hizashi Hyuga and Hyuga Hiashi.
The Hyuga Clan was famous for its distinctive Gentle Fist and Byakugan. The two brothers were acknowledged prodigies at the Ninja Academy, with extensive combat experience and extraordinary strength.
If Ying Yue could defeat them both at once, he would undoubtedly become the strongest student at the Ninja Academy.
Ying Yue took a deep breath and walked over to their teacher, Sarutobi Yusuke. His eyes showed a firm determination.
"Mr. Sarutobi Yusuke, I'd like to challenge the upperclassmen Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga." Ying Yue spoke calmly, but with confidence.
Sarutobi Yusuke heard him and furrowed his brow slightly. He had long been keeping an eye on Ying Yue's performance, but this challenge still took him by surprise.
Hiashi and Hizashi were prodigies from the upper grades, and the two of them were exceptionally strong when they fought together.
"Are you sure, Ying Yue? Hiashi and Hizashi are prodigies from the upper grades. The two of them together are no ordinary opponents," Sarutobi Yusuke asked, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Ying Yue nodded without hesitation, his gaze unwavering. "I'm sure. And I want to challenge them both at once. Ordinary opponents aren't enough to show what I'm capable of anymore."
At Ying Yue's words, Sarutobi Yusuke's eyebrows rose slightly, and an amused look crossed his face.
Though he acknowledged Ying Yue's talent, he also thought the boy was being somewhat arrogant.
It was good for a young person to be confident, but he also needed to know his limits. Excessive confidence often led to setbacks.
Even so, Sarutobi Yusuke didn't object. He felt that a prodigy needed to experience some setbacks while growing up; that was the best way to temper his character.
It was only a spar, after all. Since Ying Yue had made the challenge himself, Yusuke would let him try.
"Ying Yue, I accept your challenge." Sarutobi Yusuke nodded, then turned to arrange for the Hyuga brothers to come over.
The partnership between Hiashi and Hizashi was exceptionally close, and the two of them launched their attack on Ying Yue at the same time.
The news quickly spread throughout the Ninja Academy. Everyone heard that Ying Yue was going to challenge the brothers Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga.
The challenge caused quite a stir at the Ninja Academy. Nearly all the students came to watch, and the teachers were drawn there as well.
Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga stood at the far end of the training field. Their gazes were calm. Though Ying Yue's challenge had surprised them, neither showed any contempt.
"Ying Yue, are you really going to challenge both of us at once?" Hyuga Hiashi asked calmly, a note of caution in his voice.
Ying Yue smiled faintly and nodded. "Yes. Only then can I truly test my strength."
A hint of approval flashed in Hizashi Hyuga's eyes, though there was also a trace of disdain. "You've got courage, but don't underestimate us."
At Sarutobi Yusuke's signal, the fight erupted. Without hesitation, the Hyuga brothers activated their Byakugan, bringing Ying Yue within the range of their all-around perception.
The two launched their Gentle Fist attacks at incredible speed, and Ying Yue was pressed by two powerful forces at once.
Ying Yue quickly entered combat mode. Thanks to his Ninja World Dance King ability, his dynamic vision and reaction speed reached their peak, and he instantly dodged the combined attack of Hiashi and Hizashi.
The two were powerful, but Ying Yue's fighting
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