"I never expected this, Uchiha Hikaru. You didn't even need my instruction—you managed to accomplish something like this on your own." The Village Chief had originally intended to go over it with him, but now it seemed unnecessary.
As long as it was something Uchiha Hikaru handled alone, he believed he would succeed no matter what. Even if he ran into such problems, the brilliance that followed would surely make up for any disappointment.
"Haha, Village Chief, I'm not really bragging, but I've realized my talent really is exceptional." Uchiha Hikaru looked himself over and quietly nodded, feeling that such matters were quite simple.
As long as he handled all of this properly, there would be no need for any further tests. Only then would the others be able to see what they had been hoping for.
"Next, Uchiha Hikaru, you need to go through the other Divine Beasts as well, so the Village Chief can see that your strength is truly formidable and not merely a fleeting moment." The Second Prince offered this suggestion and stepped forward.
As before, Uchiha Hikaru was the first to display the power of the Sky Divine Beast. He had already become very familiar with it, and he displayed it directly before the First Prince.
"Oh, I haven't seen the Sky Divine Beast in such a long time, except for the last time you came and led her past." The Village Chief sighed with emotion, as though recalling the past.
The Sky Divine Beast had indeed been the first Divine Beast they encountered, and the earliest one the Village Chief had been able to tame. Back when he was still in office, he would often stroke her head and feel its warmth.
But now, the Sky Divine Beast had offspring of her own, and