Starting Out With Indra's Chakra

Liu Feng had not forgotten to keep an eye on news about the Uzumaki clan while training.

The Uzumaki clan was now split into two branches. One branch followed Uzumaki Akira, their clan head, while the other followed the Uzumaki clan's Great Elder.

The Great Elder had completely thrown his lot in with the Hokage lineage and was even vying with Uzumaki Akira for the position of clan head.

"What a hassle. It's not easy to interfere in the Uzumaki clan's internal affairs."

After thinking it over, Liu Feng realized there was not much he could do. This was another family's internal matter—how could he interfere? Besides, Uzumaki Akira might not even want Liu Feng to intervene.

"Young Master, this is Uchiha Fugaku's challenge letter."

Uchiha No handed Liu Feng a letter of challenge. Uchiha Fugaku had brought it over himself.

"Uchiha Fugaku wants to challenge me? Wasn't his last beating enough?"

An amused look appeared on Liu Feng's face. Still, if Uchiha Fugaku dared to challenge him, his strength must have improved. Otherwise, he would not have issued such a high-profile challenge letter.

But Liu Feng no longer regarded Uchiha Fugaku as a threat. He now possessed Kage-level strength and was not even considered weak among Kage-level fighters.

At the very least, in a one-on-one fight, even Hiruzen Sarutobi might not be able to defeat him.

Knock, knock, knock!!!

"Liu Feng, are you home?"

Kushina's voice came from outside. Before Liu Feng could even open the door, the gate to his courtyard was violently smashed open.

Then Mikoto and Kushina walked in. Mikoto wore an apologetic expression, having failed to stop Kushina and let her break Liu Feng's courtyard gate again.

"This is already the fifth gate you've destroyed."

Liu Feng looked at Kushina expressionlessly.

"Tch, cheapskate. I'll get someone to install a better one for you later."

"If that's the case, get me an iron gate. That way you won't smash it again next time."

Kushina's expression changed. She counted on her fingers and realized that an iron gate was not cheap—her allowance would probably be wiped out.

"Liu Feng, there are rumors going around that you're going to duel Uchiha Fugaku. Is it true?" Mikoto asked him.

"It's already spread throughout the entire Uchiha family?" Liu Feng's gaze flickered. It seemed Uchiha Fugaku had come prepared this time.

"It's spread far beyond the Uchiha family. Half of Konoha probably knows by now—we heard it while we were out on the street," Kushina told Liu Feng.

After hearing the news, the two of them had not even bothered to keep shopping. They immediately came back to confirm it with Liu Feng.

"I heard Uchiha Fugaku's strength has already reached Jonin level."

Concern filled Mikoto's eyes. Clearly, Uchiha Fugaku would not let this go easily this time.

Liu Feng smiled faintly when he saw the worry in Mikoto's eyes. Never mind Uchiha Fugaku becoming a Jonin—even if he became an Elite Jonin, he would still be beneath Liu Feng's notice.

"At a time like this, you can still smile? Do you know how worried Mikoto is about you?" Kushina scolded Liu Feng with the air of a little adult.

"And that Uchiha Fugaku is so shameless. He's five years older than you, yet he still has the nerve to challenge you. Absolutely shameless."

Kushina's face was filled with anger and disdain. A challenge from someone their own age would have been one thing, but Uchiha Fugaku was a full five years older than Liu Feng.

"This challenge letter probably also carries the Uchiha Clan Head's intentions."

Liu Feng gave a faint smile, as though he had seen through everything.

"You mean the Clan Head wants to build up Uchiha Fugaku's reputation so he can secure his position as the young clan head?"

Mikoto was clever as well, and she guessed the Uchiha Clan Head's objective from Liu Feng's words.

Before Liu Feng had displayed his strength, Uchiha Fugaku had been the universally acknowledged young clan head and heir to the next clan head's position.

But now Liu Feng had emerged as a competitor. The Great Elder, Uchiha Sou, wanted Liu Feng to become the next clan head, while Uchiha Fugaku's father—the current clan head—naturally did not want that.

"Looks like this challenge really can't be avoided."

Liu Feng was already prepared to accept. Since word had already spread, refusing would make it seem as if he feared Uchiha Fugaku.

It was an open scheme. As long as Liu Feng still cared about his reputation, he had no choice but to accept Uchiha Fugaku's challenge.

If Liu Feng refused, rumors that Uchiha Liu Feng was cowardly as a mouse would surely spread by the next day.

Kushina's eyes spun as an idea suddenly struck her, and they lit up.

"I've got it! We can find someone to attack Uchiha Fugaku now and beat him badly enough that he's seriously injured. Then he definitely won't be able to beat you."

"You really are devious."

"Hmph, I only suggested that because I wanted to help you, yet you call me devious." Kushina snorted, seeming thoroughly displeased.

"That really is a good idea. I can have my father do it." Mikoto's eyes brightened.

After Kushina suggested it, Mikoto agreed as well. To keep Liu Feng from being hurt, it was acceptable to be a little underhanded.

"I'm saying, do you two really have that little faith in my strength? Do I need tricks to deal with a mere Uchiha Fugaku?"

Liu Feng looked at Mikoto and Kushina speechlessly. Before absolute strength, neither schemes in the dark nor schemes in the open had any use.

"I believe in your strength."

Mikoto looked at Liu Feng with trust.

"Liu Feng, you won this time. Do you think you can become the head of the Uchiha family in the future?" Mikoto asked Liu Feng. Naturally, she hoped he could become the clan head.

"The chances are slim. Even if Uchiha Fugaku loses to me, he has the advantage of having a father who's the clan head."

Liu Feng shook his head. Besides, would the Third Hokage sit back and watch him become the head of the Uchiha family in the future?

As Liu Feng revealed more and more of his strength, the Third Hokage would become increasingly wary of him. Perhaps the Third Hokage would even intervene when the time came.

To be honest, Liu Feng was not particularly interested in the position of Uchiha Clan Head. He only hoped that the Uchiha would not be exterminated like they had been in the original story.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed. Today was the day of Uchiha Fugaku's agreed challenge, and the location was Konoha Village Training Ground 62.

The match was not being held at the Uchiha Clan Compound, but at Konoha Village's training ground. Clearly, Uchiha Fugaku wanted more people to witness this battle.

"Good luck, Liu Feng."

Mikoto made a cheering gesture at Liu Feng.

"You absolutely can't lose."

Kushina was here as well. She was supposed to be attending the Ninja Academy today, but she had deliberately skipped school to come cheer Liu Feng on.

"If I lose to Uchiha Fugaku, I might as well buy a block of tofu and bash my head into it."

Liu Feng walked into the training ground. With his current strength, if he lost to Uchiha Fugaku, he truly might as well kill himself.

"You finally came, Uchiha Liu Feng. Today, I'll wash away the humiliation you gave me." Uchiha Fugaku glared at Liu Feng with killing intent filling his eyes.

"Uchiha Fugaku, I underestimated just how thick your skin is. You're five years older than me, yet you actually had the nerve to challenge me. Have you no shame?"

Facing Uchiha Fugaku's murderous gaze, Liu Feng did not hold back and directly called him shameless.

"I heard Uchiha Liu Feng graduated from the Ninja Academy less than a month ago, while Uchiha Fugaku graduated five years ago. That really is a little unfair."

"A little unfair? It's downright shameless."

"That Uchiha Liu Feng is right. This is truly shameless. I don't know how he had the nerve to issue that challenge."

The civilian and ninja spectators began discussing it among themselves.

Quite a few people were watching this battle: Uchiha clan ninja, ninja from the other Major Clans, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya, who had not yet received the title of the Three Sannin.

This duel between the Uchiha clan's two great geniuses could even determine the future position of Uchiha Clan Head. Even those outside the Uchiha family were paying close attention.

Of course, although the Third Hokage was watching, he had not come in person. Instead, he was observing through the Telescopic Jutsu.

"Great Elder, Liu Feng is indeed at a disadvantage in this battle against Fugaku," the Uchiha Clan Head said to Uchiha Sou.

Though he said that, he showed no intention of stopping the match.

"It's nothing." Uchiha Sou gave the Uchiha Clan Head an indifferent glance before closing his eyes to rest.

The Uchiha Clan Head frowned. That old man was not worried about his own grandson at all. Could he have some hidden trump card?

At that thought, a shadow crossed the Uchiha Clan Head's face. This battle was already a case of the older challenging the younger, so they absolutely could not lose.

If Fugaku lost to Uchiha Liu Feng, he would likely find it difficult to ever become clan head again. Even if he did become clan head, many Uchiha Clan Members would refuse to accept him.

The Uchiha Clan Members were proud by nature and revered strength. They believed in powerful ninja. If Fugaku lost, even if he became clan head, it would be difficult for him to command the clan's respect.

Seeing Uchiha Fugaku's face turn the color of pig liver, Liu Feng was in a pretty good mood.

Because of his remarks, quite a few people were now condemning Uchiha Fugaku for bullying someone younger and being shameless.

If he then lost their fight, Uchiha Fugaku would be too ashamed to show his face. He would probably have to cover his face whenever he walked down the street afterward.

"Uchiha Liu Feng."

Uchiha Fugaku stared at Liu Feng resentfully and let out a low growl, his eyes brimming with killing intent.

"Did he develop the intent to kill?"

After fusing with Nine-Tails Chakra, Liu Feng had become extremely sensitive to killing intent.

Naruto Uzumaki in Perfect Nine-Tails Mode could sense the malice of his enemies. Although Liu Feng could not accurately sense all malice, he was highly sensitive to killing intent.

But it did not matter. Liu Feng had not intended to let the other party off easily this time either. Though he did not want to reveal everything, there were times when he had to show some of his edge.

"You make the first move."

Uchiha Fugaku suppressed his anger as he spoke to Liu Feng.

Bullying someone younger was one thing. If he attacked first as well, he truly would lose every last shred of face.