Sasuke's Longing, Natsu's Promise

They knew that Natsu's strictness was not torture, but rather a means to completely shed Sasuke's naivety and naivety, to forge his iron-willed and resilient character, and to make him capable of standing alone and supporting the future of the Uchiha.

Sasuke's repeated defeats and unwavering persistence stemmed from his desire to uphold the promise Natsu made to him.

If he can defeat this Kage-Level Clone head-on and prove that he has the absolute ability to reach the Super-Kage Level, he can step into the Uchiha Clan's supreme forbidden area— the Heavenly Awakening Hall.

The Heavenly Awakening Hall is the most sacred and strictly forbidden area of the clan, with an extremely high status. Even the clan Elder are not allowed to enter without a special decree. Even the Night Owl Guard's garrison can only be located outside the Heavenly Awakening Hall.

This forbidden land, Teuchi by Natsu, holds the ultimate foundation and core secrets of the Uchiha Clan's ability to stably awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan. It is the clan's only sacred training Holy Land for top-tier combat power.

Even among the elite Night Owl Guard, only ten are allowed to join each month; the quota is scarce and the threshold is extremely high.

The Uchiha Clan is now thriving and growing stronger in the New World, and the entry requirements for the Night Owl Guard are also constantly rising. Currently, it requires Peak Kage Level combat power, but soon it will be tightened to Super-Kage Level, and may even require the awakening of the Mangekyō Sharingan to join the team.

Sasuke's obsession has never been limited to simply becoming stronger. Deep in his heart lies his most burning and unwavering lifelong wish: to return to the Ninja World, defeat Uchiha Itachi head-on, personally wash away the humiliation and injustice of his clan's past, break the shackles of fate, and uphold the future of the Uchiha at its peak, so that the clan will never have to endure the past hardships, unfounded suspicions, and cruel oppression again.

With unwavering resolve, their fighting spirit ignited like wildfire.

The sky suddenly surged with lightning, a silver-blue sea of lightning sweeping across the entire Training Ground, engulfing the Blaze, rocks, and gales, its dazzling light illuminating the deep valley.

The boy's unwillingness and stubbornness reached their peak. He unleashed his full Armament Haki, and black hardening patterns firmly covered his body. His fierce fighting spirit broke through to the extreme, completely overwhelming all his physical and mental fatigue and powerlessness.

This outburst is no longer a youthful act of bravado, but a transformation after thirty crushing defeats; it is a resolute rebirth from adversity and a powerful burst of accumulated strength!

"I will never lose again!!!"

A hoarse yet powerful roar echoed through the valley, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, and the boy's figure suddenly burst forth!

A sharp sword pierced the air, and lightning and fire raged across the plains. More than ten Forbidden Technique exclusive to the Night Owl Guard were linked together in succession, layer upon layer, creating an overwhelming and magnificent offensive. It carried all the forbearance, accumulation, and obsession that the boy had accumulated over the past two months, and crashed down on the cold and standing Wood Release Clone!

The Mangekyo Clone's gaze was indifferent, devoid of joy or sorrow. It stood rooted to the spot, neither dodging nor retreating, and suddenly drew its sword.

The blade flashed fiercely, embodying the domineering and unparalleled power of Madara Uchiha and the unpredictable and deadly skill of Izuna Uchiha. The two top-tier killing techniques were unleashed, clashing fiercely against the young man's all-out, resolute attack!

Boom--!!!

A deafening explosion tore through the heavens and earth, violent shockwaves rolled and swept across, lightning shattered, flames surged, the barrier light curtain trembled violently, and smoke and dust rose into the sky, completely enveloping the entire smoke-filled Specialized Training Ground.

The unyielding will of a young man, his growth in dire circumstances, and the formidable fighting prowess of two top-tier powerhouses collide and intertwine on this battlefield. This transformative battle for Uchiha Sasuke continues amidst endless carnage.

Thunderous energy gathers, unwavering resolve in dire straits.

The mountain breeze was still slightly cool, brushing against the four people's clothes, but it couldn't dispel the intense, tense, and suffocating atmosphere that permeated the Training Ground below.

Uchiha Natsu stood quietly at the edge of the cliff, her gaze fixed on the disheveled yet upright figure of the young man in the center of the battlefield.

Watching Sasuke's every offensive and defensive transition become increasingly skillful and fluid, his every dodge increasingly decisive and clean, and his every Ninjutsu combo increasingly seamless, completely shedding the stiffness and recklessness of the early battles, a faint but genuine smile involuntarily appeared in his eyes.

No one understood better than him how precious Sasuke's transformation was, and no one was more demanding of this young man.

Since transmigrating to this world and taking the young Sasuke as her personal disciple, Natsu has poured in far more effort and expectations than anyone else.

Memories from his past life, steeped in the original story, have left him with a lingering sense of resentment and stubbornness.

The Sage of Sage of Six Paths ' favoritism and the inherent plot halo of the Asura Lineage have made the Uchiha Clan, burdened with a thousand-year destiny, a mere stepping stone to highlight the benevolence and talent of the Asura Lineage.

This is a constraint that Natsu absolutely cannot tolerate.

He never accepted the so-called destiny or predestination, nor did he acknowledge the so-called "orthodox destiny" of the Asura Lineage.

Therefore, he poured all his hopes—to break free from fate, wash away humiliation, and prove that the Uchiha far surpassed the Asura Lineage Uchiha Sasuke.

He wanted to personally hone this young man into an unparalleled blade that could pierce the heavens and the earth, and into the undisputed pillar of the next generation of the Uchiha Clan.

Let the entire Ninja World, and even this vast ocean world, witness the glory and brilliance of the Uchiha, and completely shatter the fatalistic prejudices of the past thousand years.

This heavy yet fervent expectation also caused Uchiha Izumi, who was beside him, to extend her affection to Sasuke, showing him extra care and tenderness.

As Natsu's Daoist partner, she could already be considered Sasuke's true teacher and wife. She was gentle and kind, treating Sasuke like her own son.

Sasuke always held Natsu and Izumi in high esteem and never became arrogant or complacent because of their favor.

Looking down at the boy below, covered in blood and wounds yet still fighting to the death, Quan's delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her clear, black eyes, like those of a gemstone, churned with unconcealed heartache and bitterness.

Watching Sasuke being repeatedly defeated by the clones' fierce attacks, getting up in a sorry state time and time again, and fighting bloody battles again and again, her heart tightened with anxiety.

Sensing the subtle emotional fluctuations of the person beside her, Natsu gently raised her hand and ruffled her smooth, black hair.

The warmth of her palm gently soothed the anxiety in her heart, and a deep, gentle voice drifted on the wind. "He needs a goal. If he loses that goal, he will completely collapse. The trials he is currently undergoing are cruel, but they are his only shortcut to standing firm at the peak and breaking free from his fate."

Upon hearing this, Quan slightly raised her head, gently resting her soft forehead against Natsu's chest, touching his warm skin. Listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, the worry in her heart dissipated slightly. She nodded gently, silently accepting this cruel yet real trial.

She knew that Natsu would never make a wrong plan, nor would she ever truly harm Sasuke; all her strictness was a form of ultimate selflessness.

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