Ninjutsu bombardment

An invisible, compressed chakra shock wave blasted toward Genya!

A ranged attack, bypassing the close-quarters struggle!

Genya's gaze sharpened. Rather than take it head-on, he darted sideways like a phantom.

Boom!

The Air Palm struck the ground behind him, blasting out a shallow crater and sending dirt and stones flying.

"Ninjutsu? A ranged attack?"

Genya steadied himself and looked at Hiashi, a wild grin curling his lips as his fighting spirit burned even hotter.

"Interesting! If you want to go big..."

His hands formed seals in an instant, moving so fast that only afterimages remained!

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

A massive fireball burst from his mouth, hurtling toward Hiashi with scorching heat!

Hiashi's expression shifted slightly. He hadn't expected this brat to unleash Fire Release on this scale after such an intense Taijutsu exchange!

He didn't dare hesitate and began spinning rapidly!

"Rotation!"

Azure chakra surged from the chakra points all over his body, forming a perfect spherical barrier that enclosed him!

Boom!!!

The Great Fireball slammed into Rotation with a thunderous crash. The flames were scattered and deflected, turning into a rain of fire across the sky!

Yet the attack didn't stop!

"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"

"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"

Genya's hands shifted from seal to seal, unleashing an unbroken barrage of Fire Release Ninjutsu like a torrential downpour upon Hiashi, who remained protected by Rotation!

Small fireballs flew in every direction, while straight streams of flame cut across the courtyard.

In moments, this secluded courtyard of the Hyuga Clan was completely engulfed in roaring flames and thick smoke from the explosions!

Boom, boom, boom-!!!

Explosions rang out one after another, smoke billowing and flames soaring into the sky!

Rotation's blue glow flickered in and out of sight amid the flames, showing signs of strain.

Inside Rotation, Hiashi's expression grew increasingly grim.

He hadn't expected this brat to possess such enormous chakra reserves.

The speed at which he chained together and unleashed Fire Release Ninjutsu was astonishing, and their power far exceeded that of ordinary Chunin or even Jonin!

The nearby Hyuga clan members had long since been alerted and gathered to watch from a distance, but none dared approach.

Partly because their clan head was fighting in person, and partly because the terrifying strength displayed by that Uchiha boy filled them with apprehension.

Amid the smoke and flames-

"You old dog! How much longer can your Rotation hold?!"

Genya's mocking voice cut through the explosions.

Hyuga Hiashi was both shocked and furious. He knew that if he failed to swiftly subdue this Uchiha brat today, the Hyuga Clan would lose all dignity!

But the strength his opponent displayed had already gone far beyond anything a "child" should possess. It even demanded his full effort to counter!

This conflict sparked by Hinata had turned into a head-on clash between top Uchiha and Hyuga fighters, with strength and dignity at stake!

Meanwhile, at the Hokage Building-

An Anbu ninja knelt on one knee.

"Lord Hokage! Fierce fighting has broken out in the Hyuga Clan Compound! The chakra fluctuations are exceptionally intense, and flames are reaching into the sky!"

"Our initial identification confirms that one combatant is Clan Head Hyuga Hiashi. The other is... Sosuke Uchiha's-Genya Uchiha of the Uchiha Clan!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been reviewing documents, jerked his head up. His pipe nearly fell from his mouth, and his aged eyes filled with disbelief.

"What did you say? Genya Uchiha? That six-year-old child? He's fighting Hiashi? And the flames are reaching into the sky!!! Are you sure you saw correctly?!"

"Absolutely! Their identifying features are clearly visible! The scale of the battle has already exceeded an ordinary sparring match!"

The Anbu ninja spoke with certainty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned extremely grave.

The Uchiha and Hyuga, Konoha's two most politically sensitive ocular-jutsu clans, had erupted into such fierce conflict inside the village-and it was a clan head facing a six-year-old child?

The news was utterly absurd! Complete nonsense!

He immediately gave orders.

"Notify the nearby Anbu and Jonin patrols at once. Have them rush to the vicinity of the Hyuga Clan Compound, establish a perimeter, and contain the situation. No one is to intervene without my orders! Also, send someone to summon both advisers! Hurry!"

"Yes, sir!"

Elsewhere, at the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters-

An Uchiha Chunin hurried into the deputy captain's office.

"Lord Sosuke! We've received reports from villagers of intense chakra fluctuations and explosions near the Hyuga Clan Compound. We suspect a serious armed clash! Should we investigate?"

Seated behind his desk, Sosuke Uchiha tightened his grip on his pen.

What???

He knew his son had gone to the Hyuga Clan, but he hadn't expected him to cause such a commotion.

His face darkened, and he swiftly issued orders.

"Assemble the third and fourth squads immediately. Come with me to the vicinity of the Hyuga Clan Compound!"

"Remember, no one is to enter the Hyuga Clan Compound without my orders. Maintain order around the perimeter and prevent the disturbance from spreading!"

"Yes, sir!"

Almost simultaneously, two forces raced toward the Hyuga Clan Compound from different parts of Konoha.

One consisted primarily of ninja from the Sarutobi faction and the Anbu, acting on the Hokage's orders.

The other consisted of members of the Konoha Military Police Force, their expressions solemn and their bearing carrying a clear intent to protect one of their own.

The two groups reached the outskirts of the Hyuga Clan Compound at almost the same time, taking positions on nearby rooftops and other high ground.

The sight before them made even these seasoned ninja gasp in shock, their mouths hanging open!

The Hyuga grounds were shrouded in billowing smoke, the flames not yet fully extinguished. The ground was pitted with craters, and everything lay in ruins.

At the center stood a small figure in black Uchiha clothing, who looked only five or six years old.

His hands moved as though he knew no fatigue, forming seals at a dizzying speed as he furiously hurled flames at his opponent as if they cost him nothing!

And his opponent was none other than one of Konoha's strongest fighters, the head of the Hyuga Clan-Hyuga Hiashi!

Hiashi looked somewhat bedraggled as he maintained Rotation, the Hyuga Clan's absolute defense.

Under the relentless Fire Release bombardment, it fluctuated violently, giving off a hum as though it could no longer bear the strain.

"Wh... whose kid is that?! Has he lost his mind?! He's trading attacks with Lord Hiashi?!"

"The Uchiha crest... he's an Uchiha! An Uchiha that young?!"

"My god... the power of that Fire Release... those chakra reserves... how can a child have that?!"

"He's forcing Clan Head Hiashi onto the defensive?! Even if Clan Head Hiashi seems to be holding back, this is..."

"Genya Uchiha! He's that rumored prodigy! He awakened three tomoe at just six years old???"

"So the rumors were true... this goes far beyond being a prodigy..."

Whether they were ninja from the Hokage's faction or members of the Uchiha's own police force-

All of them were utterly stunned by the scene before them, which overturned everything they thought they knew.

A six-year-old child had stormed into the Hyuga Clan Compound alone and was bombarding the Hyuga clan head with Fire Release Ninjutsu!

The story alone was already legendary, and the strength he displayed was even more horrifying!

Genya had long since sensed the large number of chakra signatures rapidly gathering around the perimeter.

He knew that both the Hokage's people and the Uchiha had arrived.

But the anger burning in his chest over seeking justice for Hinata mingled with his urge to display his power, leaving him utterly fearless.

Genya sneered inwardly.

The Uchiha are here? Perfect. It's time the clan learned what kind of bargaining chip they have!

As for the consequences? I'll deal with whatever comes!

The Hokage?

Who does he think he is? Forget him!

Let this fire burn even hotter!