Another genin had been taken down!
Everyone watching was amazed by Shisui's incredible strength.
"Is that... the Shadow Clone Technique?!"
"How can a six-year-old brat use the Shadow Clone Technique?!"
Some sharp-eyed ninja in the crowd had already realized that Shisui wasn't using an ordinary Clone Technique. He was using the Shadow Clone Technique, a technique only jōnin could perform.
The Shadow Clone Technique had been developed by the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju.
Unlike the illusions created by the ordinary Clone Technique, Shadow Clones had bodies just like the user's, and the user's chakra was divided evenly among them. It was a flawless B-rank technique.
"Don't get too cocky, brat... There's a limit to how arrogant you can be!"
Seeing his two companions both taken down by the six-year-old Shisui, the last genin on the Training Ground finally realized that his dignity as a genin was under serious threat.
"Fire Release: Fire Flame Bullet!"
As soon as he spoke, the last genin on the field put some distance between himself and Shisui.
He quickly formed Hand Seals in front of him, took a deep breath, then opened his mouth and spat a huge fireball at Shisui.
"Fire Release!"
"He's finally using ninjutsu?!"
Seeing the last genin on the Training Ground unleash a Fire Release Ninjutsu, the crowd stirred again. Some recognized it as a D-rank Fire Release technique.
"Using Fire Release in front of a ninja from the Uchiha Clan..."
"I don't know whether to call you careless or ignorant."
Facing the Fire Release Ninjutsu the last genin sent flying toward him, Shisui stood still, a helpless smile on his face.
A fierce glint flashed in his dark eyes as he formed six Hand Seals in an instant.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
As everyone watched, Shisui took a deep breath after completing the seals.
In the blink of an eye, an enormous fireball burst across the Training Ground. Its intense heat warped the air before them. It was one of the most common C-rank Fire Release techniques in Konoha.
"The Uchiha Clan's signature Fire Release technique..."
"That's incredible power. That kid's a bona fide genius!"
Watching the enormous fireball on the Training Ground and feeling the searing heat in the air, every ninja and civilian in the crowd was impressed by the Uchiha boy's astonishing strength and talent.
"Aaah!"
"It's so hot! So hot!"
The fireball he had unleashed was instantly swallowed by the enormous blaze. As he was about to be engulfed by Shisui's powerful Fire Release technique, the last genin on the Training Ground screamed in pain.
"This practical survival test..."
"Uchiha Shisui is the winner! He has passed the exam!"
Seeing Shisui defeat all three genin on the Training Ground, the proctor, Kurenai Yuhi's Father, immediately announced his victory.
Two figures sprang into action beside him, and two Chunin rushed over to rescue the last genin.
"He won?!"
"He actually won!"
"A six-year-old brat defeated three genin!"
The graduation exam had been intended as a practical test of survival, with the goal of lasting five minutes. But they had just watched six-year-old Uchiha Shisui defeat all three genin. The crowd around the Training Ground erupted.
"You've got to be kidding me!"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Uchiha Shisui really lives up to his reputation as a genius!"
"That's ridiculous. Is he really just a kid who hasn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy?"
The battle was over, but as the Uchiha boy slowly walked down from the Training Ground, everyone watching still hadn't recovered from the unbelievable spectacle they had just witnessed.
"Well?"
"Don't tell me you're feeling pressured, Hane."
After finally leaving the Training Ground, Shisui gave Hane a teasing wink.
"Don't get cocky. If I'm not mistaken..."
"That still wasn't the best you could do, was it?"
Looking at Shisui, fresh from his victory, Hane couldn't help smiling at his playful expression. But his amber eyes narrowed slightly, taking on a knowing look.
"I really can't hide anything from you..."
Shisui hadn't expected Hane to see through his hidden strength so easily. A wry smile crossed his face, but it soon gave way to an eager expression as he encouraged Hane.
"If you pass this test too, I think you'll get to see everything I can do."
Ever since they had met, Shisui had looked forward to seeing what the exceptionally talented Hane could do and had always believed in him. But the two of them had never actually fought.
If he got the chance today, Shisui would like to find out which of them was stronger.
"Now for the second match!"
"Yakushi Hane will face three genin!"
"The rules are the same. Survive for five minutes in a real fight, and you'll pass the test."
Before the onlookers had even recovered from Shisui's spectacular battle, proctor Kurenai Yuhi's Father announced the second practical survival test of the day.
"Finally... it's my turn..."
Hearing that his turn had finally come, Hane let out a quiet breath.
A glimmer flashed in his clear, amber eyes as he walked toward the Training Ground.
"W-we're starting again..."
"Yakushi Hane... I've heard he's a genius too!"
"Look! That kid's going in!"
Seeing that the second practical survival test was about to begin, everyone watching gradually fell quiet.
"He's not from some prominent clan. If he can last five minutes against three genin, that'll be impressive enough."
"Could we really see another miracle like that from Uchiha Shisui?"
"You never know... I heard Yakushi Hane ranked even higher than Uchiha Shisui at the Ninja Academy!"
"Quiet, all of you! Just watch. Ninja Academy grades and actual combat are two completely different things."
Although the crowd had begun to settle down, people continued to discuss the match among themselves.
Unfortunately, after watching Shisui defeat three genin in such a spectacular battle, the onlookers could hardly muster much anticipation for what came next.
Success like that couldn't be repeated.
Besides, Hane wasn't a ninja from one of Konoha's great clans.
They couldn't expect a child like him to do what only the Uchiha Clan's peerless genius could.
Some of the spectators were already losing interest and starting to leave.
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