Naruto: Saving the Uchiha from the Plunder System Chapter 10

Watching Uchiha Mirai take first place, no one was the least bit surprised.

Even Obito Uchiha had to admit that Uchiha Mirai's strength had surpassed his by far, far too much.

"Hold on a moment."

"There's still one more battle."

Hearing Oiwa Kuniyama's words, everyone was puzzled.

There was another battle?

Hadn't it already ended?

"Ahem... under the Third Hokage's instructions, Kakashi Hatake, who graduated early, will also be taking part in this graduation exam."

"According to the rules, his opponent will be Uchiha Mirai, who just took first place."

What?!

Oiwa Kuniyama's words stirred up a tremendous uproar among the crowd.

Kakashi Hatake?

That Kakashi Hatake hailed as "Konoha's Number One Genius Ninja"?

He was taking part in this graduation exam too?

Chapter 10: Even Geniuses Have Their Differences

"I knew it wouldn't end this simply."

With his hands in his pockets, Uchiha Mirai slowly walked to the center of the field.

Kakashi Hatake had graduated long ago, so there was no need for him to participate in this graduation exam at all.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had likely made this arrangement because he had guessed that Mirai would take first place. He wanted to use Kakashi Hatake to suppress the Uchiha Clan's momentum and send them a message.

The Hokage's faction was far stronger than the Uchiha Clan.

Both now and in the future!

However...

Feeling the abundant strength filling his body, Uchiha Mirai's lips curved slightly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was probably going to be disappointed.

Once Uchiha Mirai took his place, Kakashi Hatake also stepped into the center of the field.

The instant he appeared, the watching crowd immediately erupted into commotion.

This orphan of the Hatake family, who bore the title of "Konoha's Number One Genius Ninja," had quite a following.

"Now this will be a good show. I'll bet Uchiha Mirai loses horribly."

"Obviously. Uchiha Mirai may have some talent too, but he's nothing in front of Kakashi!"

"Kakashi graduated ages ago, and now he's taking a graduation exam? Isn't that just bullying the honest kids?"

"Hmph! I can't wait to see Uchiha Mirai get utterly crushed."

"Kakashi, go! Let Uchiha Mirai know that even geniuses have their differences!"

Kakashi Hatake's appearance made the situation completely one-sided.

No matter how strong Uchiha Mirai was, he couldn't possibly be Kakashi Hatake's match.

That was the common belief in everyone's hearts.

"Fugaku, you don't have any objections to my arranging a match between Kakashi and Mirai, do you?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Uchiha Fugaku.

"Of course not."

"Because he thinks too highly of his talent, Mirai has become somewhat arrogant. It would be good for him to suffer a setback."

Uchiha Fugaku replied respectfully.

Thinking of Uchiha Mirai's arrogant attitude from the night before, he couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Did he really think he could do whatever he wanted just because he had a little talent?

Compared to the village, the Uchiha Clan's strength was simply not worth mentioning.

After being crushed by Kakashi Hatake, Uchiha Mirai would understand that swallowing their pride was the only way the Uchiha Clan could survive.

Seeing Uchiha Fugaku's fearful and deferential manner, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.

Compared to Uchiha Tajima, Uchiha Fugaku was clearly much easier to control.

Perhaps...

It was time for Uchiha Tajima to step down.

At the center of the field.

Kakashi Hatake's eyes were like a pool of stagnant water, devoid of any emotion.

Even though Uchiha Mirai had performed well in the battles just now, that was all there was to it.

What was more, Uchiha Mirai had just gone through several fights. Although his opponents had all been fairly weak, they had still drained some of his stamina and energy.

This had never been a fair fight to begin with.

Of course, Kakashi Hatake had no intention of waiting for Uchiha Mirai to recover to his peak condition.

Ever since Hatake Sakumo's death, Kakashi had come to understand one truth.

Everything was insignificant before a mission.

Unlike Kakashi Hatake, Uchiha Mirai's face showed a hint of excitement.

Kakashi was very strong, making him the perfect opponent to test the results of Mirai's recent efforts.

"Get ready. The match begins!"

Seeing that neither of them intended to speak, Oiwa Kuniyama could only reluctantly abandon his favorite trash-talking segment and announce the start of the fight with slight disappointment.

As soon as the battle began, Kakashi Hatake drew the short sword from his back. His body turned into an afterimage as he charged toward Uchiha Mirai.

Uchiha Mirai did not underestimate him either. He drew his longsword from his waist and clashed with Kakashi Hatake.

"So this is the Hatake Clan's swordsmanship?"

The moment they exchanged blows, Uchiha Mirai felt a trace of pressure.

Kakashi Hatake's attacks were tricky and fierce, every strike aimed directly at his vital points.

One moment of carelessness would likely result in defeat.

"I told you, Uchiha Mirai is no match for Kakashi."

"He's being completely suppressed. Just wait, Uchiha Mirai will be defeated before long."

"Kakashi is the real genius. Compared to him, Uchiha Mirai is far inferior."

Seeing Uchiha Mirai fall into a disadvantage, the crowd broke into jeers and mocking laughter.

What Uchiha Clan genius?

He was nowhere near Kakashi Hatake's level.

"They're looking down on me..."

Listening to the discussions around him, Uchiha Mirai gave a soft laugh.

The Uchiha Clan's reputation truly was terrible. Almost everyone wanted to see him lose.

How laughable.

As Chakra surged, Uchiha Mirai's eyes instantly turned into scarlet Sharingan.

"The Uchiha Clan's Kekkei Genkai?"

At the sight of Uchiha Mirai's Sharingan, a ripple appeared in Kakashi Hatake's previously placid eyes for the first time.

The Sharingan's power was formidable. One lapse in attention, and he could fall under the other party's genjutsu.

Kakashi could only lower his gaze, trying his best not to look into Uchiha Mirai's eyes.

"I have to end this quickly."

His rich experience allowed Kakashi Hatake to immediately grasp the situation.

Under the threat of the Sharingan, the longer this dragged on, the more unfavorable it would become for him.

Kakashi's attacks grew fiercer and faster, but their effect was minimal.

After activating the Sharingan, Uchiha Mirai could clearly see Kakashi Hatake's attack patterns and choose the best way to evade them.

Combined with the Uchiha Style Swordsmanship he had previously plundered from Uchiha Fugaku...

Kakashi's attacks no longer posed any threat to Uchiha Mirai.

The battle reached a stalemate.

Kakashi was like a ruthless assassin, each attack clean and without hesitation.

Uchiha Mirai, meanwhile, was like a dancer, gracefully weaving through the storm-like barrage of attacks and evading every strike with the aid of his Sharingan.

"Pant, pant~~~"

Kakashi Hatake breathed heavily, his chest heaving violently.

The relentless assault had drastically increased his physical exertion.

If this continued, Uchiha Mirai would not even need to attack—Kakashi himself would collapse from exhaustion first.

Having realized this, Kakashi Hatake swiftly retreated.

Behind him, Uchiha Mirai rapidly formed hand seals. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"

A blazing fireball several meters in diameter shot toward Kakashi Hatake. Kakashi slammed both hands onto the ground. "Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"

A wall of earth rose out of thin air, shielding Kakashi Hatake behind it.

The Great Fireball collided with the earthen wall, erupting with a thunderous boom.

Although the earth wall had been battered and broken by the Great Fireball, it had successfully blocked the attack.

After the flames subsided, Kakashi Hatake rose to his feet, only for a long blade to be pressed against his throat.

Multiple Reversals—Was This a Battle Between Genius Ninja?

"Kakashi... lost?"

"Uchiha Mirai actually defeated Kakashi?"

"It's over!"

Seeing Uchiha Mirai's long blade at Kakashi Hatake's throat, everyone wore expressions of utter disbelief.

Kakashi Hatake, in whom they had placed such high hopes, had lost just like that?!

Just as everyone thought the victor had been decided, a sudden twist occurred.

Kakashi Hatake's body abruptly turned into a flash of lightning, exploding against Uchiha Mirai.

Then the ground split open, and Kakashi Hatake burst out from below, holding a short blade across Uchiha Mirai's throat.

"You're very good, but this ends here."

Kakashi Hatake spoke in a low voice.

He had thought this would be a completely one-sided fight, but he had never expected Uchiha Mirai to put him under such tremendous pressure.