The Protagonist Enters the Stage

Another genin down!

The crowd watching from the sidelines was in awe of Shisui's overwhelming strength.

"Is that... the Shadow Clone Technique?!"

"A six-year-old brat can actually use the Shadow Clone Technique?!"

Sharp-eyed ninjas in the crowd had already realized that what Shisui was using wasn't a standard clone technique—it was the Shadow Clone Technique, a jutsu usually reserved for the jonin level.

The Shadow Clone Technique was a ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama.

Unlike the illusions created by ordinary clone techniques, the Shadow Clone Technique created physical bodies identical to the user, with chakra distributed evenly among them. It was a flawless B-rank ninjutsu.

"Don't get cocky, kid... there's a limit to how arrogant you can be!"

Seeing his two companions taken down by six-year-old Shisui, the last genin on the training ground finally realized that his pride as a genin was under serious threat.

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!!"

As the words left his lips, the last genin retreated to put some distance between himself and Shisui.

He quickly formed hand seals, took a deep breath, and spat a massive ball of fire toward Shisui.

"It's Fire Style!!"

"He's finally using ninjutsu?!"

Seeing the last genin unleash a fire technique on the training ground, the crowd began to stir again, with some already recognizing it as a D-rank Fire Style jutsu.

"Using Fire Style in front of a ninja from the Uchiha Clan..."

"I don't know whether to call you careless or ignorant."

Facing the fire technique launched at him, Shisui stood his ground, a helpless smile appearing on his face.

A fierce light ignited in his black eyes as his hands moved in a blur, completing six hand seals in an instant.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!!"

Under the gaze of everyone present, Shisui took a sharp, deep breath.

In the blink of an eye, a massive fireball bloomed across the training ground, its scorching heat distorting the air before everyone's eyes. It was the most iconic C-rank Fire Style jutsu in Konoha.

"The Uchiha Clan's signature fire technique..."

"Such immense power; this kid is a genius, plain and simple!"

Watching the giant fireball on the training ground and feeling the intense heat in the air, all the ninjas and civilians watching were completely won over by the astonishing strength and talent of the young Uchiha.

"Aaaahhh!!"

"It's hot, it's hot!!"

The fire bullet was instantly engulfed by the massive fireball. As he was about to be swallowed by Shisui's powerful jutsu, the last genin began to scream in agony.

"This live-combat survival test..."

"Uchiha Shisui is the winner! He has successfully passed the examination!"

Seeing Shisui defeat the three genin on the training ground, the proctor, Kurenai Yuhi's Father, immediately declared Shisui the victor.

Two figures darted out from the sidelines, and two chunin quickly rushed in to rescue the last genin.

"He won?!"

"He actually won!!"

"A six-year-old brat actually defeated three genin!!"

Having witnessed the graduation exam—originally intended as a five-minute survival test—end with six-year-old Uchiha Shisui outright defeating three genin, the crowd around the training ground erupted.

"Are you kidding me?!"

"Am I dreaming?!"

"Uchiha Shisui, the genius of the Uchiha Clan, truly lives up to his reputation!!"

"This is too exaggerated. Is he really just a brat who hasn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet?"

The battle was over, but as they watched the young Uchiha walk off the training ground, the onlookers still hadn't recovered from the incredible, spectacular fight they had just witnessed.

"How was that?"

"Don't feel too much pressure, Yu."

After finally stepping off the training ground, Shisui winked at Yu with a playful tease.

"Stop being so cocky. If I'm not mistaken..."

"That wasn't your full strength just now, was it?"

Facing Shisui, who had returned victorious, Hane couldn't help but reveal a faint smile at the playful grin on his face. However, his amber eyes narrowed slightly, reflecting a look of intrigue.

"Nothing gets past you, does it..."

Surprised that Hane had seen through his hidden strength at a glance, Shisui let out a wry smile, though it quickly shifted into an eager expression as he encouraged Hane.

"If you manage to pass this test, I think you'll be able to see my full strength then."

Having known each other for so long, Shisui had always looked forward to and held high hopes for the exceptionally gifted Hane, yet the two had never truly crossed blades.

If the opportunity arose today, Shisui was also curious to see who among them was stronger.

"Next is the second match!"

"It is Yakushi Hane's turn to face three genin!"

"The rules remain the same: survive for five minutes in actual combat, and you pass the test."

Before the onlookers could even finish savoring the brilliance of Shisui's previous fight, the proctor, Kurenai Yuhi's Father, had already announced the second survival assessment of the day.

"Finally... it's my turn, is it..."

Hearing that it was finally his turn, Hane let out a soft breath.

A flash of light crossed his clear, amber eyes as he began to walk toward the training ground.

"It's... it's starting again..."

"Yakushi Hane, huh... I heard he's a genius too!"

"Look! That kid is heading out!"

Seeing that the second survival assessment on the training ground was about to begin, the surrounding crowd gradually quieted down.

"He's not a ninja from any major clan, after all. Doing well enough to last five minutes against three genin would be impressive enough."

"A miracle like the one Uchiha Clan genius Shisui just pulled off is probably impossible to replicate, right?"

"It's hard to say... I heard this Yakushi Hane's grades at the Ninja Academy were even higher than Uchiha Shisui's!"

"Shut your mouths! Just watch—Ninja Academy grades and real combat are two completely different concepts."

Although the crowd had quieted down, the whispers continued.

Unfortunately, after witnessing the spectacular battle where Shisui successfully defeated three genin, it was difficult for the onlookers to hold high expectations for the upcoming fight.

After all, success could not be copied.

Moreover, Hane was not a ninja from any of Konoha's major clans.

They could not expect a child to accomplish what only a peerless genius of the Uchiha Clan could achieve.

Some of the spectators had even begun to lose interest and drift away.