Is Kiyoshi a Genius?

He had allowed Danzo to manage Root, and the result was that Root had become Danzo's personal fiefdom.

If he listened to everything Danzo said regarding policy toward the Uchiha Clan, who knew how serious the consequences would be.

"Hmph, Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

Shimura Danzō slammed the door and left.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had long forgotten the teachings of the Second Hokage. This weakness toward the Uchiha Clan would sooner or later harm the village!

"Sigh."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked out the window. At the far end stood his own stone likeness on Hokage Rock.

A moment later, Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned an Anbu, who presented him with a report on Kiyoshi.

It clearly documented all of Kiyoshi's performances at the Ninja Academy.

The next day.

Ninja Academy.

"The next match is Kakashi versus Might Guy."

As Umino Iruka's voice rang out, Kakashi, with his short white hair, and Might Guy, dressed in a green bodysuit, stepped out from the group.

They formed the Seal of Confrontation and began their fight.

Below, Obito rubbed his hands together eagerly.

For the past few days, he had trained tirelessly, all for the chance to make himself look good today.

"Obito, don't lose to the newly transferred Kiyoshi Uchiha later."

Shiranui Genma teased him, a wooden stick dangling from his mouth.

"Hmph, today I'm going to prove myself! From now on, I'm not the dead-last loser in the class anymore!"

Obito pointed his thumb at his own face, brimming with confidence.

"Hey, hey, seriously?"

Seeing Obito like this, Shiranui Genma was already eighty percent convinced.

Both Obito and Kiyoshi belonged to the Uchiha Clan, but Kiyoshi had only transferred in recently.

The time and resources they had enjoyed were completely different. Though Obito was dead last, he should still be able to beat Kiyoshi, right?

"Don't embarrass yourself."

"Just watch me."

Obito turned his head, searching for Rin Nohara.

All he wanted was for Rin to notice him.

"Next, Kiyoshi versus Obito. Hey, weren't you listening, Obito?"

Umino Iruka raised his voice.

"I'm coming, I'm coming."

Only then did Obito hear him. His instructor, Umino Iruka, had called him several times already, so he immediately squeezed out of the crowd and entered the open space used for sparring.

"Don't say I'm bullying you."

Obito said as he formed the Seal of Confrontation.

"This is a normal spar. Of course not."

Kiyoshi formed the seal as well, indicating that he was ready.

At that, Obito immediately charged forward.

A straight punch!

Kiyoshi's figure shifted slightly, evading the blow.

Obito spun around and followed with a roundhouse kick.

Kiyoshi lowered his stance and blocked Obito's leg with his left hand. His right hand shot out, intending to throw Obito to the ground.

While still in midair, Obito drew a kunai from his Ninja Tools Pouch.

Bang!

The two kunai collided in a burst of sparks, producing a dull clang.

The two began exchanging blows.

This was also Kiyoshi's first sparring match.

His movements were rather unpracticed, but he felt no pressure while fighting Obito.

It could only be said that there was a reason Obito was called dead last.

Obito's overall score in the Book of Combat was only 36, representing the values of the eight ninja attributes.

It happened to be the same as Sakura Haruno's overall score during her genin days.

Although overall scores could not completely represent a ninja, they still showed that Obito was quite weak at present.

He only truly became strong after being tempered on the battlefield and awakening the Sharingan.

"Who do you think will win?"

The battle between the class's two Uchiha naturally drew the other students' attention.

"Obito, probably. No matter what, he's an Uchiha."

"I think so too."

Many students in the class whispered among themselves.

"Kakashi, who do you think will win?"

Rin Nohara asked.

"Hard to say. Kiyoshi has the better chance."

Kakashi straightened his disheveled scarf.

His checkered scarf had been messed up during his fight with Might Guy just now.

"Huh? Why?"

Curiosity rose in Rin Nohara's heart.

Kakashi had actually said that.

In truth, she shared the same thought as most of the class: Obito would win.

The gap between someone who had trained for a long time and someone with only short-term training was simply too great.

"Most people still can't meet the Ninja Academy's graduation standard at this stage—that is, the qualified Three-Body Technique."

Kakashi began explaining his view to Rin.

"I get it. So everyone is fighting with taijutsu, or using ninja tools like Shuriken for ranged attacks."

Rin Nohara understood what Kakashi meant.

Her fair face turned toward Kiyoshi as she observed him carefully.

"He seems a little more built than he was last week?"

Rin Nohara was not sure.

If Kiyoshi had been on the thin side before, he was now neither fat nor thin.

"That's right. His taijutsu talent is very strong. That advantage will make up for Kiyoshi's lack of experience."

Kakashi nodded.

Sure enough, not long after he finished speaking, the deadlock changed.

Obito panted heavily, widening the distance before throwing three Shuriken.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Kiyoshi deflected them one by one with his kunai.

After awakening the Sharingan, even without using its power, Kiyoshi's normal physical abilities had been nourished by the Sharingan's Eye Power.

The Eye Power gradually seeped into every part of his body, improving his physical condition.

His normal eyesight was also much better than before.

The Shuriken Obito weakly threw now looked incomparably slow in Kiyoshi's eyes.

"Don't you have any other tricks, Obito?"

Kiyoshi said calmly.

He had not even used his Sharingan yet.

"Hmph, I was just going easy on you."

Obito wiped the fine sweat from his brow, talking tough.

But inwardly, he was wondering why Kiyoshi Uchiha had such good stamina.

Wasn't he tired at all?!

Obito glanced at Kiyoshi Uchiha and found that he had barely broken a sweat.

"Is this what people from the Land of Lightning are like..."

Obito clicked his tongue.

Before he had more time to rest, Kiyoshi was already rushing at him with a kunai in hand.

Obito hurriedly responded, using his own kunai to block Kiyoshi's.

The next moment, Kiyoshi planted his left foot on the ground and swept his right leg toward Obito.

Bang!

Obito was kicked flying and fell to the ground, crying out in pain.

"You lost."

Kiyoshi held his kunai to Obito's neck.

"The winner is Kiyoshi Uchiha!"

After a brief hesitation, Umino Iruka announced it.

Even he had not expected this outcome.

Was Kiyoshi really that strong?

One kick had made Obito clutch his waist and howl in pain.

"Thank you for the match."

Kiyoshi put his kunai back into his Ninja Tools Pouch and returned to the crowd.

The Long Runner (White) trait had increased his leg strength by 5%.

Kiyoshi already possessed the Yagura Clan's physical talent, and the force of his kicks had immediately increased considerably.

After Umino Iruka announced the result, the crowd that had been chattering noisily before immediately quieted down.

This development was a little too unexpected.

Could the newly transferred Kiyoshi Uchiha be a genius like Kakashi?

That thought surfaced in many people's minds.

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