Everyone Was Looking for the One-Tail

The students burst into laughter. Obito argued with the Izumo and Kotetsu duo, giving the teacher a massive headache.

Just then, Qian Yun walked up to Genma Shiranui. Seeing this, everyone fell silent.

"You laughed the loudest just now. I choose you as my opponent!"

That tone, paired with that expression, clearly meant he wanted to beat Genma up.

"Hey! You big idiot, think this through. Sparring with me can get you hurt!"

Genma Shiranui tried to sound threatening, but Qian Yun suddenly grinned, his smile looking utterly sinister.

"I'm a doctor!"

The students broke out in goosebumps. Qian Yun's entire presence had changed, and his expression was downright creepy.

Sweat trickled down Genma Shiranui's temples, while the single-celled organism Might Guy loudly cheered him on.

They formed the seal of confrontation.

Whoosh!

Genma Shiranui absolutely possessed the strength of a genin, and an outstanding one at that.

He immediately used the Body Flicker Technique, deciding to strike first.

Thud!

Qian Yun used the Substitution Technique in an instant and casually slapped his back.

Genma Shiranui sweated. Theoretically, he had already lost, but he refused to accept it.

The toothpick in his mouth suddenly shot out, and he formed hand seals to use Water Release.

Thud!

Qian Yun used the Substitution Technique again, then slapped him on the back once more.

Earth Release.

Thud!

After several rounds, Genma Shiranui was panting heavily. His chakra reserves simply could not keep up.

His pride was gone, and so was his smile.

The entire class stared in stunned disbelief. Many of those who had mocked Qian Yun earlier had even gone pale with fright.

If the teacher had not been present, would Qian Yun have found some excuse to beat them all up?

Looking at Qian Yun again, he did not even seem warmed up. Their chakra reserves were not on the same level at all.

Teacher Umino Narwhal smiled, thinking that this made sense. Otherwise, how could he have escaped the desert battlefield?

"That's impossible! I challenge Qian Yun!"

Obito suddenly shouted, snapping everyone back to their senses.

"Bastard, it's our turn now!

It's only the Three-Body Technique. The two of us have practiced it more diligently than anyone!"

The Izumo and Kotetsu duo stepped forward. Their words jolted everyone awake—Qian Yun seemed to have been using nothing but the Three-Body Technique.

If that was the case, Genma Shiranui's loss had been far too unjust.

It was like Qian Yun had been wielding a branch while Genma Shiranui chased after him with a hundred-pound iron club.

First, his ninjutsu speed could not keep up. Second, his chakra was being drained too quickly. With one thing after another stacking up, Qian Yun naturally won.

Genma Shiranui realized it as well and shouted, "Again! I'll definitely beat you this time!"

He felt that Qian Yun was not actually that strong. He had simply been careless just now.

Little boys' inexplicable confidence had always been this unreasonable.

Qian Yun nodded. "No crying if you lose!"

Hahahaha...

Everyone burst out laughing. That line seemed strangely amusing.

Genma Shiranui turned red with embarrassment. "Bastard, who would secretly wipe away tears after losing like Obito?"

"Idiot, that was back in first grade! Can you stop bringing it up?!" Obito went berserk.

The children burst into laughter again, and Qian Yun felt that school life was truly wonderful.

I really want to stay here forever.

They formed the seal of confrontation again.

Thud!

Genma Shiranui had barely used the Substitution Technique and had not even had time to launch a sneak attack before Qian Yun instantly struck his real body.

Again.

Thud!

Genma Shiranui was dumbfounded. His Three-Body Technique was like child's play before Qian Yun, completely useless.

He had lost, and lost thoroughly.

The entire class was once again left speechless. This time, no one doubted Qian Yun's strength.

Next, Might Guy challenged him. Everyone had thought Qian Yun would finally suffer.

After all, Might Guy's taijutsu speed was definitely among the best in the entire academy.

He was not just impressive among the fourth-years.

In the end, he did not land a single hit and was instead slapped dozens of times.

After that, Aoba Yamashiro, Obito, Raido Namiashi, Asuma, and Iwashi Tatami challenged him together, but they still failed to touch Qian Yun even once.

It took only one class period for the entire class to go from mocking him to being terrified of him.

And it was not just the students. Even their substitute teacher, Umino Narwhal, was utterly shocked.

The matter was quickly reported, but Hiruzen Sarutobi was not surprised at all.

If Qian Yun did not possess at least this much ability, he would have died outside long ago.

Still, Qian Yun's shuriken accuracy was truly a headache. Yet that was perfectly understandable as well.

He had spent all his time fleeing for his life. Where would he have found the time to practice?

Better wait a little longer.

Night.

Qian Yun had just finished dinner and had not even had time to wash up when watchers appeared outside again.

Both Root and ANBU were present, though the people from the major clans had withdrawn.

Should he keep messing with them, or let them search?

He had used up most of the viruses over the past two days.

Should he cultivate another batch now?

It was a troublesome choice.

Forget it. For the sake of his wonderful school life, he would endure it for now.

More importantly, the test subjects from the previous two days had not shown any unusual reactions yet.

Those guys had merely gone out drinking.

Especially that ANBU captain with the Sharingan, whose alcohol intake remained at two drinks every night.

It seemed he needed to research other viruses.

Just as Qian Yun was about to wash up, the Root ninja used genjutsu again.

What the hell!

Can't you wait until I'm in bed before making your move?

He fell to the ground and pretended to sleep.

The Root ninja infiltrated again and searched around Qian Yun's waist, but found nothing.

He then searched the house inside and out, yet still came up empty-handed.

After the Root ninja left, the ANBU squad also withdrew.

At last, it was quiet.

Qian Yun made up his mind. He had to uproot those two old bastards, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, completely.

The next day, at dawn.

Qian Yun got up and washed up, only to suddenly discover Shisui lurking sneakily nearby.

No way?

Was this Fugaku Uchiha's idea, or Hiruzen Sarutobi's?

He pretended not to notice and left the house, heading for a nearby training ground.

Konoha Village really had more training grounds than Blue Star residential communities had convenience stores.

Qian Yun practiced with shuriken while Shisui pretended to be passing by.

"Um... good morning, big brother!"

Shisui was somewhat timid. He had witnessed Qian Yun's astonishing performance yesterday.

He did not believe he could achieve that level himself.

Qian Yun stopped and quietly watched the little Shisui.

"Uh... well, I... I wanted to ask whether I could learn shuriken techniques from you, big brother? Please!"

The child was very polite. After speaking, he gave a solemn bow, though he could not hide the panic in his eyes.

He really had come with a mission.

Sure enough, Hiruzen Sarutobi was once again spying through his crystal ball. The feeling was becoming more and more disgusting.

Qian Yun wore an indifferent expression. "Honorable young Uchiha, I come from an ordinary civilian ninja family. I should be the one asking you to teach me shuriken techniques!

If you are willing to teach me your skills, I will pay appropriate compensation!

But please do not charge too much. Civilians are mostly very poor!"

Qian Yun's way of speaking made Shisui even more uncomfortable, but he still forced himself to agree.

"No payment is necessary. Just answer one question!"

Qian Yun nodded.

He really is just a child. He can't hide anything at all.

"Um, that... where is the One-Tail Shukaku?"

Well, well. The major clans across the village had been making such a fuss, and Konoha's higher-ups had even thrown away all dignity. So this was what it was about.

It seemed Pakura was still recovering in that cave. Otherwise, once she returned to Hidden Sand Village, she would immediately hand over the ceramic jar, and spies from every village would surely spread the news.

Shisui did not dare look at Qian Yun, as though he had done something wrong.

"Hidden Sand obtained the One-Tail Shukaku. The ceramic jar is in their hands!"

Qian Yun proceeded to recount the final battle for it, adding embellishments and fabricating quite a few details.

For instance, how swift Hidden Cloud's Lightning Release had been, how bizarre Hidden Mist's Body Flicker Technique had been, and how shameless, vile, and evil Granny Chiyo had been. Shisui listened with great interest.

The amusing part was that an ANBU member behind a nearby tree was actually recording Qian Yun's words.

From beginning to end, Qian Yun never mentioned Pakura. That would only bring her danger.

Shisui kept his word. Not only did he teach Qian Yun the Uchiha Clan's classic shuriken-throwing method, he even taught him his own insights.