Kill

Gekko Hayate glared at Uchiha Gray with open hostility.

Although the brat before him was hailed as a genius of the Uchiha Clan, he was only nine years old.

Most importantly, he himself was a Jonin!

Uchiha Gray was merely a Genin; there was simply no comparison between the two.

A ninja who had yet to grow into a powerhouse, no matter how talented, was nothing more than a flash in the pan.

"Yugao, leave him. He can't give you happiness. He's only nine years old right now—there's a seven-year gap between you. Besides, the Uchiha Clan will never accept you. There is no future for you two!"

His eyes were filled with confidence.

Though he didn't know how Uchiha Gray had managed to win over Uzuki Yugao, whom he had been chasing for years without success, he believed that Uzuki Yugao was merely confused for the moment.

Only he, a Jonin, was worthy of her.

"I will not leave Gray!" Uzuki Yugao's pretty face turned cold.

"And whether or not there is a future for Gray and me has absolutely nothing to do with you!"

However, what Gekko Hayate had said touched upon her deepest concerns.

Uzuki Yugao's heart was heavy with complex emotions.

"Yugao!"

Gekko Hayate's expression darkened.

You nine-year-old brat, you haven't even finished growing your baby teeth, what right do you have to compete with me!?

"Uchiha Gray, it is impossible for you and Yugao to be together. If you know what's good for you, get lost. Don't make me teach a wet-behind-the-ears brat like you a lesson."

A cold glint flashed in the depths of Uchiha Gray's eyes.

"Was your brain kicked by a donkey? If you want to die, I'll grant your wish."

Before the Uchiha Clan had completely severed ties with the Leaf, he didn't want to get involved in the clan's affairs; he preferred to enjoy his peace. But that didn't mean others could trample all over him.

"A brat like you wants to lay a hand on me?"

A flicker of joy appeared on Gekko Hayate's face. In his eyes, Uchiha Gray was simply overestimating his own abilities. He looked down at him with an arrogant expression, as if watching an ant.

"I could crush you with one hand!"

Gekko Hayate's expression was ferocious. In his eyes, no matter how strong Uchiha Gray was, he was still just a Genin. He would take this opportunity to humiliate the brat and let Yugao see who was truly worthy of her.

"Foolish thing," Uchiha Gray spat out slowly.

After winning Uzuki Yugao's heart, he had considered that Gekko Hayate might come looking for trouble, but he hadn't expected him to be this stupid.

Uchiha Gray's figure vanished in an instant, moving like a streak of golden light. Gekko Hayate didn't even catch a glimpse of him. The gap in strength between the two was simply on different dimensions.

"Bang!"

A thunderous boom echoed out. Uchiha Gray stood unscathed, while Gekko Hayate flew backward like a curled shrimp. He wore a look of agony, hunched into a ball, feeling as though he had been kicked away like a limp, discarded ragdoll. He hadn't even seen his enemy clearly—how could this brat possess such terrifying speed!?

"How could you possibly be this fast? You're actually faster than me, a Jonin."

Gekko Hayate stared at Uchiha Gray in disbelief. As a top-tier ninja of the Leaf, he was practically a taijutsu specialist himself. His speed was exceptional, yet Uchiha Gray was faster. Could it be that Uchiha Gray was already an Elite Jonin?

Gekko Hayate's pupils constricted. An Elite Jonin at only nine years old—how was that possible? Even Hatake Kakashi had only become a Jonin at twelve, and he hadn't reached the level of an Elite Jonin by that age. How could this brat have talent even more terrifying than Hatake Kakashi's?

"Since you're looking for death, I'll grant it to you today."

Uchiha Gray's voice was cold; he didn't consider himself a bloodthirsty person.

But if someone bullied him, he wouldn't play the coward, especially not in front of his woman!

A Light Weapon appeared in his hand in an instant.

He sneered, looking up at the sky; someone was watching him.

Third Hokage, if this matter didn't have you pushing things along from behind the scenes.

Do you think I would believe it?

But I don't care what role you played in this.

A golden flash streaked from the Light Weapon in his hand, and in an instant, Gekko Hayate's entire right arm was sliced off as easily as a fruit knife cutting through modeling clay!

Gekko Hayate didn't even react; it wasn't until Uchiha Gray stopped moving that he realized his right arm was gone.

The intense pain made him howl in agony!

"How could you possibly possess such powerful strength?"

Regardless of what kind of strength this brat before him possessed, there was no doubt he was stronger than him.

At this moment, Gekko Hayate felt the terror of death.

This brat before him would truly kill him!

"What are you doing? Don't come over here! Spare me, I was wrong, I beg you!"

Gekko Hayate's teeth chattered uncontrollably.

At this moment, he finally panicked.

Who told him that Uchiha Gray was just an ordinary genin with no strength, someone who could be defeated with ease?

He had simply listened to such nonsense, wanting to play the hero in front of Uzuki Yugao.

That was why he had ended up in such a state!

He hurriedly begged for mercy, "Gray, I was wrong, please spare me, I will never come after you again."

"From now on, I will stay far away whenever I see you."

Uchiha Gray's voice was cold; he couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Gekko Hayate.

He was no saint; how could he possibly let go of a man who coveted his woman?

No man could tolerate another man lusting after his woman.

"Go to hell, and try to live a bit smarter in your next life."

Uchiha Gray said indifferently, then swung the Light Weapon down fiercely.

Gekko Hayate's head and body were instantly split in two.

Blood surged from his neck like a fountain.

Uchiha Gray looked at Gekko Hayate's corpse with a calm expression.

This was Sarutobi Hiruzen's conspiracy, but he didn't care.

If he couldn't even protect his own woman, what kind of man was he?

Whatever schemes or plots you have, I, Gray, stand here, and I am the heavens!

"Heh!"

Uchiha Gray let out a cold laugh.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, if this is the extent of your methods, then you have disappointed me greatly."

After saying this, he took Uzuki Yugao's soft hand and headed toward the Uchiha Clan.

He had wondered what methods Sarutobi Hiruzen would use, but he hadn't expected him to target Gekko Hayate.

He had to admit that Sarutobi Hiruzen was an excellent politician.

He had seized upon his weakness in one stroke.

But Uchiha Gray felt no regret, his eyes holding a mocking smile.

"Anyway, we would have broken ties with the Leaf sooner or later; this just happened a little earlier."

The most important thing was his own strength, which was now at an absolute peak.

In short, I am invincible, do as you please.

But Uzuki Yugao didn't know that.

Uzuki Yugao's eyes were filled with panic as she looked at Uchiha Gray with worry, "Gray, you actually killed Gekko Hayate. Let's run away! Let's never return to the Leaf again!"

"Otherwise, we will definitely be thrown into prison."

"And then, only eternal darkness will await us."

Uzuki Yugao looked at Uchiha Gray with determination.