Complete Hypnosis (Seeking Collection!)

On the field.

Uchiha Tokino glared with his blood-red Sharingan, watching Sosuke tremble as he rose to his feet, and said with disdain.

"Under these eyes, your movements are as slow as a tortoise. Even if you pick up that blade, what can you possibly do?"

"Today, I will make you understand the gap between commoners and those of us!"

Opposite him, Sosuke stood up shakily, his messy hair obscuring his eyes, his body covered in dust.

Yet, the corners of his mouth curled into a smile.

So... this is the true way to use this blade... Thank you... Kyoka Suigetsu...

He held the blade vertically in front of him.

He whispered softly.

"Shatter, Kyoka Suigetsu."

Suddenly, the sharp katana with the dark green hilt shattered into pieces, just like a broken mirror.

An invisible energy brushed against everyone who saw it, as gentle as a breeze.

Off the field.

A group of youths were astonished by Sosuke's actions and immediately began to whisper among themselves.

"What is he doing? Did he destroy his blade to surrender!?"

"Sosuke doesn't seem like the type to beg for mercy. Perhaps he has another motive."

"That's right, Sosuke's personality wouldn't allow him to surrender! He must have a plan. I hope he can defeat that arrogant Uchiha brat; imagine him talking about the 'aptitude of commoners'!"

Tsunade and the others also watched Sosuke with worry, feeling completely baffled by his actions.

Only Orochimaru, with his snake-like pupils, was deep in thought. The blade... why did it break... This is getting more and more interesting, Sosuke.

Nearby, Teacher Suzuki also watched the events unfolding around Sosuke with surprise.

His presence... it has completely changed... This kid is not losing out to an Uchiha genius at all... What a terrifying talent.

On the field.

Uchiha Tokino's Sharingan widened as he looked at Sosuke, who stood before a pile of shattered blade fragments.

Suddenly, he clutched his stomach and laughed hysterically. He pointed at Sosuke, his tone dripping with extreme contempt.

"You guy, are you trying to surrender by making such a scene? Or do you think you can defeat me just by destroying your blade?!"

By the end of his sentence, his expression turned furious, and he suddenly lunged forward!

This guy!

He is actually using such tricks to stall for time and mock me. I will definitely finish you off quickly!

I will make a piece of trash like you, who clings to the Senju clan, learn a lesson you will never forget!!

Facing Uchiha Tokino, who was rushing toward him, Sosuke remained standing in place, still gripping the dark green hilt.

A smile suddenly curled on his lips, and his eyes, hidden beneath his messy hair, were filled with joy!

So that's how it is!

Complete hypnosis... As long as the opponent has seen the moment of Kyoka Suigetsu's release once, their five senses can be completely hypnotized... What a terrifying ability.

Sosuke slowly raised his head. Through his bangs, he watched Uchiha Tokino charging at him in a rage!

He took a light step, moving just one pace away from his original position.

Just like that, he stood there, watching everything unfold with a faint smile on his face.

Uchiha Tokino acted as if he couldn't see him at all!

He leaped into the air.

"Konoha Whirlwind!!"

A heavy, powerful kick smashed down from above toward the spot where Sosuke had been standing!

"Bang!"

The ground cracked, leaving a shallow crater from the impact.

Yet, Uchiha Tokino, the one who caused it, was filled with shock!!

I missed!

How is that possible! That guy's speed!? How could someone like him dodge my Sharingan! I didn't capture any trajectory at all!

Did that guy use the Body Flicker Technique!!

However, nothing that followed allowed him any more time to think!

The dust scattering from the ground did not affect Sosuke, who still wore a smile; he was only a single step away from Uchiha Tokino!

A single step—the perfect distance to throw a punch.

And so, with a trace of contemptuous amusement on his face, Sosuke swung his hand and landed a punch squarely on Uchiha Tokino's face!

Hearing the commotion behind him!

Uchiha Tokino quickly turned his head. Under the vision of his Sharingan, every movement of Sosuke was perfectly clear!

Yet, his body was completely unable to react; he could only watch helplessly as Sosuke's fist grew larger and larger!

"Bang!!"

A full-force strike slammed heavily into Uchiha Tokino's face!

His entire body was sent flying violently to the side, as if struck by a truck!

In mid-air, his face was nearly distorted, and a tooth even flew out as blood sprayed from his mouth!

Before darkness took him, his memory was deeply etched with the look of contempt on Sosuke's face and that fist as large as a sand pot!

"Thud!"

Like a piece of discarded trash, Uchiha Tokino's body rolled a few times on the ground before coming to a rest!

Unconscious!

Winner! Sosuke!

Standing to the side, Teacher Suzuki flashed suddenly to Uchiha Tokino's side, letting out a long sigh of relief only after confirming he was merely unconscious.

He turned to look at the boy standing straight in the center of the arena, unable to hide the complex look in his eyes!

To actually defeat a genius of the Uchiha clan—this boy possessed such terrifying talent and strength at his age! Truly remarkable!

At that final, critical moment! How exactly did he dodge Uchiha Tokino's attack!? That kind of speed...

Unfortunately, no one could answer the questions in Teacher Suzuki's heart.

Off the field.

A group of boys and girls were all delighted by Sosuke's victory!

"I told you! Sosuke was definitely going to win! I've been sick of that stuck-up guy from the Uchiha clan for a long time!"

"Sosuke really is excellent; I truly wish I could be like him!"

"Give it a rest. I once saw Sosuke training his taijutsu all alone in Konoha Forest, his hands covered in blood, while you were probably still fast asleep at home!?"

At this moment, Tsunade and the others also arrived in front of Sosuke.

Tsunade looked at him with a happy expression.

"Congratulations, Sosuke."

As for that guy Jiraiya, he held his head and spoke with shameless bravado.

"It's a real shame you stole the spotlight this time, but! Sosuke, your strength is truly terrifying!"

"To think you could defeat Tokino after he activated his Sharingan—it seems you might become a rival of mine in the future, one of the five hundred victories in my life!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Tsunade, with a face full of black lines, punched him on the head.

"Jiraiya always says such strange things. Don't mind him, Sosuke."

Tsunade said to Sosuke, feeling embarrassed.

To this, Sosuke naturally responded with a smile. He looked at Tsunade and the others, speaking happily.

"Sorry for making you worry. But after this, I think I finally have the strength to fight alongside you all."

"Let's go! My treat today—Ichiraku Ramen. Let's eat to our hearts' content!"

"You definitely have to count me in! It's rare to get a meal out of you; I'm going to eat my fill!"

"Jiraiya, can you stop being so embarrassing! Sosuke, don't pay him any mind."

The four of them walked down the road.

Sosuke felt Orochimaru's gaze.

He couldn't help but turn his head, looking puzzled.

"What is it, Orochimaru?"

Looking at Sosuke, Orochimaru's snake-like pupils were filled with interest, yet he said nothing more.

"Nothing. I just found that you, Sosuke, are very interesting."

Having said that, he continued walking forward.

Without his glasses, Sosuke's messy hair slightly obscured his eyes, revealing a handsome, refined face that radiated a unique charm.

All of this caused Tsunade, who glanced at him from time to time, to feel her heart beat faster.

And so, the group walked along the streets of Konoha.

What would the future hold?