Boom!
Both the Fire Dragon Technique unleashed by Uchiha Mai and the Tornado Technique unleashed by Temari were powerful ninjutsu with a wide area of effect.
The instant they collided, a roar filled the entire space. Not only was the battlefield ravaged by wind and fire, but the hot gusts also whipped the spectators' clothes and sent their hair flying.
After seeing Uchiha Mai's performance, Shin Uchiha could not help nodding in approval.
To have awakened a two-tomoe Sharingan and mastered the Fire Dragon Technique at her age, she ranked among the most talented even within the Uchiha Clan.
Beside him, Shisui Uchiha noticed Shin Uchiha's nod and said with a smile:
"Lord Clan Leader, how did Mai do? With her talent and strength, she's outstanding among her peers, every bit as good as her older brother."
Hearing Shisui's words, Shin Uchiha finally remembered why Uchiha Mai's name had sounded so familiar.
"Her older brother? Uchiha Jie?"
Shisui Uchiha nodded with a smile and said:
"Uchiha Jie was very talented back then, too. Not only did he awaken his Sharingan early, but his Fire Release Technique was also among the best in the clan. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been among your first disciples."
Shin Uchiha nodded at Shisui's words.
When he had first taken over as clan leader, he had used his dōjutsu to begin taking disciples, both to consolidate his position and to strengthen the clan.
Uchiha Jie had been one of the best among them. By now, he had long since awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan and become one of Shin Uchiha's most capable subordinates.
At that thought, Shin Uchiha suddenly remembered something. Looking at the confident Uchiha Mai on the battlefield, he hesitated before asking:
"Shisui, has the Elder had a hand in anything concerning Uchiha Mai?"
A