Shaking the Entire Venue (Seeking Collection!)

Kimura Ono arrived at the scene from the distance.

He frowned as he surveyed the situation, and after grasping the sequence of events, he rebuked Morino.

"Morino, are you truly going to duel with Sosuke?"

"Do not forget, you are a Chunin, while Sosuke is merely a student who just graduated!"

Without a doubt, he still held a bias toward Sosuke.

After all, Sosuke was an excellent student in his eyes, and it would be a great misfortune if anything were to happen to him.

Upon hearing his words, Teacher Morino's face turned unsightly and gloomy.

Yet, unwilling to heed Kimura's words, he continued to glare angrily at Sosuke.

"Kimura! Do not try to persuade me. Since this brat wants to challenge me, then I shall teach him the meaning of respecting his teacher and the Way!"

"It will also prevent this brat from dying due to his own arrogance when he goes on missions in the future!"

Sosuke's expression remained unchanged at his words, his gaze beneath his frames calm and composed.

He gently rested his hand on the Kyoka Suigetsu at his waist and continued to speak softly.

"Then, Teacher Morino, are you ready?"

His words instantly made Teacher Morino across from him incredibly furious; had Kimura Ono not been there to hold him back, he would have been unable to restrain himself from attacking!

It also left Tsunade, Might Duy, and the others deeply worried, fearing that Teacher Morino might suddenly lash out at Sosuke in his rage.

To be honest, they still found it hard to believe that Sosuke could fight against a Chunin!

On the field, on one side stood Sosuke, standing straight and tall, looking at Teacher Morino with a calm face, showing no sign that he was about to face a fierce battle!

On the other side was Teacher Morino, glaring at Sosuke with a face full of anger!

Being challenged by Sosuke in front of so many students had severely wounded his pride, and he was furious!!

He decided that he must teach him a profound lesson!

Kimura Ono looked at the two clashing figures and couldn't help but smile bitterly; a battle between these two was inevitable today!

Helpless, he could only step aside, thinking to himself that he must ensure Sosuke suffered the least amount of harm during the fight!

The other students, as well as Tsunade and the others, gathered around the perimeter, their eyes wide as they watched the upcoming battle between Sosuke and Teacher Morino intently!

Off the field, Might Duy was feeling extremely distressed and remorseful!

He believed this was all his own fault.

If it weren't for him, Sosuke would not have been forced to fight Teacher Morino!

This is all my fault!!

In his mind, he recalled his first meeting with Sosuke!

That Sosuke who smiled and acknowledged him!

That Sosuke who stood there, smiling as he told him to believe in the path of Taijutsu!

These memories left Might Duy feeling overwhelmed with guilt toward Sosuke!!

He squeezed his eyes shut, fearing he would shed tears again, and shouted at Sosuke on the field!

"I'm sorry! Sosuke! From now on! I will never doubt my Nindo again!"

"I will definitely become the strongest Taijutsu ninja!! This is my path of Taijutsu!!"

The thick-browed boy tightly controlled his facial muscles, struggling to keep the tears from falling!

His voice was hoarse and desperate!

It echoed throughout the entire arena!!

His conviction moved everyone present!

At this moment, no one doubted that this boy could become an excellent ninja!

Sosuke, on the field, heard his words, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he turned his head slightly to look at him.

"Then, Dai! Watch closely. As long as you are strong enough, even with just Taijutsu, you can possess a sky of your own."

With that, Sosuke slowly rested his hand on Kyoka Suigetsu and closed his eyes.

The crowd was confused as to why Sosuke would do this.

Across from him, Teacher Morino showed a look of disdain after hearing what Sosuke said to Might Duy.

"Arrogant brat. How could a kid like you, who hasn't even touched blood, understand what a... ninja..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he was shocked by the movement emanating from Sosuke's side!

Including everyone off the field!

Even Kimura Ono's pupils constricted at this moment, and he stared in astonishment at the spot where Sosuke stood.

Might Duy stared wide-eyed at the scene, which seemed to have brought him a tremendous shock!

Is... is this also caused by taijutsu?!

Sosuke stood there quietly, his eyes still closed.

Around him, dust trembled and floated upward as if gravity had ceased to exist.

A terrifying fluctuation, dancing in tandem with his chakra, slowly coiled around Sosuke's body.

Surrounding him was only a deep, oppressive silence!

A stillness that chilled the soul!

This was the Slash Path he had realized during his recent training, and it was his strongest method outside of releasing Kyoka Suigetsu.

Within the range of his Slash Path, he could clearly perceive the movement of every breath!

Today's spar was a spur-of-the-moment decision; he wanted to test exactly what level his strength had reached.

Teacher Morino, watching Sosuke stand there, looked grim.

As a chunin, he was no fool; seeing Sosuke's aura, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

To realize a sword path at such an age!

However, his dignity as a teacher would not allow him to retreat in front of so many students.

Morino cast aside his earlier arrogance and watched Sosuke with extreme caution, as if facing a genuine enemy!

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

Instantly, three Morinos appeared on the field, rushing toward Sosuke from three different directions.

One of them threw several kunai in a flash!

Sensing the incoming kunai, a flash of white light erupted from Sosuke's waist!

"Clang!" "Clang!"...

The kunai were deflected one by one by Kyoka Suigetsu, sending sparks flying.

At that moment, the shadow clones reached Sosuke and began to engage him in combat.

However, Sosuke, having trained in the ultimate fighting style, Hakuda, was not so easily dealt with!

Even under the siege of the three clones, he kept his eyes closed, his expression remaining perfectly calm.

He moved with ease amidst the dazzling flurry of attacks; while one hand held Kyoka Suigetsu, his other arm—elbow, shoulder, and fist—all became lethal weapons!

Various Hakuda techniques were displayed to their fullest potential in his hands!

Before long, he easily dispatched the three clones!

They vanished into piles of smoke!

The scene left Might Duy, watching from the sidelines, dumbfounded, as if he had just witnessed a brand-new temple of taijutsu!

His expression was filled with longing!

So... there existed such exquisite taijutsu techniques!

The crowd below couldn't help but erupt into cheers after witnessing Sosuke's masterful fighting skills!

"That guy Sosuke, he was hiding such strength!"

"He truly is the genius who defeated Uchiha Tokino. He probably didn't even use his full power in that previous fight with Tokino!!"

Tsunade watched Sosuke's elegant and agile movements on the field, a hint of admiration appearing in her beautiful eyes.

She likely hadn't even realized it herself.

"That guy Sosuke... when did he become so strong?"

Jiraiya watched Sosuke on the field in astonishment, speaking in shock.

Orochimaru stared intently at Sosuke with his snake-like eyes.

Has he... really reached this level of strength already...

Kimura Ono, seeing Sosuke resolve Morino's shadow clones with such ease, couldn't help but be amazed by his power!

"This child!! To have such talent and strength!"

Just then!

Beneath Sosuke.

A pair of hands suddenly emerged and grabbed his feet.

"Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu!"

Before Sosuke could react, he was dragged deep into the ground, leaving only his head exposed.

Morino's true body stood above ground and began to weave hand signs once more.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

Raging flames, like a massive canopy, surged toward Sosuke!

"No!! Sosuke!!"

Tsunade shouted in anxiety.

"Stop it, Morino!"

Teacher Kimura also yelled, preparing to rush onto the field to intercept the ninjutsu.

The crowd all watched the sudden reversal on the field with worried gazes.

"Too slow..."

Following a soft murmur, Sosuke suddenly appeared behind Morino!

He held Kyoka Suigetsu in a reverse grip and thrust it straight forward!

"Puchi!"

Thinking he had already ended the fight, Morino's pupils constricted sharply, and the immense pain that followed left him unable to move!

A katana pierced straight through his shoulder blade!

In the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage stared blankly into the crystal ball at Sosuke, who now stood with his eyes closed and a faint smile on his face.

He remained silent for a long time...