On Fire Element Ninjutsu Talent, I Am Not As Good As You

"What?!"

In this vast ninja world, there has never been a shortage of gifted youths.

Whether it was Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui, or even Uchiha Itachi himself, they were all undeniably exceptional geniuses within Konoha.

Yet, even under such circumstances, Uchiha Itachi had never seen or heard of anyone capable of leaping from the strength of a chunin to that of a jonin in a mere week!

And looking at the confident expression on Yun Xi's face...

Uchiha Itachi could also sense that the Yun Xi before him was not lying.

"Are you serious?"

After a long silence, Uchiha Itachi spoke slowly, his eyes fixed on Yun Xi with a look of shock.

Although Uchiha Itachi had already witnessed one miracle from Yun Xi before...

This time, Yun Xi's words made it hard for even him to believe.

Generally speaking.

The period from the Ninja Academy to the genin stage is used for accumulating knowledge and learning basic ninjutsu.

Those with talent usually only need anywhere from half a year to a year to become a chunin.

And genin without talent can also become chunin through constant accumulation and training.

The only difference is that it might take them a bit longer.

Therefore, those who can become chunin are the ones who can be called true ninjas.

They are the backbone of a ninja village, possessing the authority to lead teams on missions.

However, the overall strength of a jonin is completely different from that of a chunin.

Nearly eighty percent of all chunin may never be able to become true jonin in their entire lives.

One can only imagine.

Just how vast the gap in strength between the two is!

But...

Yun Xi actually claimed that he only needed another week to rival an average jonin...

Uchiha Itachi, of course, found it hard to believe!

"Don't you believe me?"

Watching the look of astonishment on Uchiha Itachi's face, Yun Xi thought to himself.

But after only a few breaths.

Yun Xi understood the reason.

It was nothing more than Uchiha Itachi feeling that it was completely impossible for him to attain jonin-level strength in such a short time...

While this would basically be considered a pipe dream to anyone else.

But Yun Xi was different!

He!

Could really do it!

Thinking of this.

To make Uchiha Itachi believe in his strength, Yun Xi decided not to explain any further and simply stepped directly in front of Uchiha Itachi.

He said in an extremely serious tone: "Why don't we test it and find out?"

"Test it?"

Hearing Yun Xi say this, Uchiha Itachi was even more puzzled, and then subconsciously asked: "How?"

"Won't you know my strength if we have a fight?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Yun Xi leaped back several meters, putting distance between himself and Uchiha Itachi while simultaneously preparing for battle!

"You want to spar?"

Seeing the fighting spirit emerging from Yun Xi, Uchiha Itachi suddenly smiled and muttered: "Fine, I accept. Let me see the results of your special training this week!"

"That's exactly what I was waiting for!"

The moment Uchiha Itachi agreed to the spar, Yun Xi entered a combat state, moving frantically around Uchiha Itachi with irregular footwork while his hands formed seals at an incredible speed...

"This kid's speed..."

Although Yun Xi had yet to strike, this display of movement alone caught Uchiha Itachi completely by surprise!

During their previous training, Yun Xi had only displayed an excellent talent for fire-style ninjutsu.

Uchiha Itachi had no idea that Yun Xi's speed had already reached an excellent level among chunin...

However...

It was only excellent, nothing more.

Even though Uchiha Itachi had not activated his Sharingan, he was still able to track Yun Xi's movements directly with his formidable dynamic vision.

Before Yun Xi could even make a move, three sharp kunai had already appeared between Uchiha Itachi's slender fingers.

"Swish!"

The next second, the sound of something piercing through the air erupted in the silent forest.

The target of the attack was none other than Yun Xi!

Crap...

Yun Xi had originally intended to use his speed advantage to close the distance to Uchiha Itachi and launch a surprise attack with ninjutsu.

But...

The kunai flying straight toward him shattered Yun Xi's plan instantly!

If Yun Xi continued to charge forward as originally planned, he would inevitably be struck by the incoming kunai.

That would be a poor trade-off.

In truth, Yun Xi had another option.

He could launch an attack on Uchiha Itachi while simultaneously ignoring the kunai blocking his advance.

That would be to activate the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit and turn his body into an element.

Doing so would allow him to completely ignore Uchiha Itachi's kunai attack.

But Yun Xi did not want to do that...

It seems I have to dodge after all!

In the blink of an eye, Yun Xi had already decided on his countermeasure!

While the kunai were still in the air, Yun Xi finished forming his hand seals.

Without a moment's hesitation, Yun Xi gathered the chakra within his body into his mouth...

"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Jutsu!"

With a roar!

A giant dragon several meters long, composed entirely of flames, burst forth from Yun Xi's mouth!

It was accompanied by a monstrous, raging heat...

"This kid Yun Xi's fire-style ninjutsu is truly unexpected..."

Watching as the kunai he had thrown were swallowed by Yun Xi's Fire Style: Fire Dragon Jutsu, a faint smile flashed across Uchiha Itachi's face.

Although Uchiha Itachi already knew that Yun Xi possessed exceptional talent in fire-style ninjutsu, this Fire Style: Fire Dragon Jutsu still caught him off guard.

This technique was considered a relatively basic fire-style jutsu, one that even an average Chunin could easily perform.

It was generally used for long-range attrition or as a probing attack.

In terms of lethality, it might be somewhat lacking...

But the Fire Style: Fire Dragon Jutsu that Yun Xi had unleashed was completely different!

Under normal circumstances, the fire dragon that appeared after the Fire Dragon Jutsu was performed would be an orange-red color.

If the amount of chakra was increased, the color of the flames would turn deep red...

But...

The Fire Dragon Jutsu that Yun Xi had unleashed was entirely different!

The color of the flames was neither deep red nor orange-red...

It was a pale blue!

Furthermore, Uchiha Itachi could even sense that the Fire Dragon Jutsu Yun Xi had unleashed this time contained an inexplicable threat!

One had to remember that Yun Xi was only at the level of a Chunin.

And Uchiha Itachi could already be considered a Kage-level powerhouse...

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Uchiha Itachi would never have believed that someone could unleash a fire-style ninjutsu capable of threatening him with only the strength of a Chunin!

And it was merely a C-rank basic fire-style jutsu at that!

"In terms of fire-style talent..."

"I am not your equal..."

Gazing at the massive fire dragon continuing to charge toward him, Uchiha Itachi let out a deep sigh.