Uchiha Itachi watched this scene and could not help but sigh. Although he knew the result, that he would inevitably lose, he had hoped to cause some trouble for his teacher grandfather.
But the outcome was that his teacher grandfather was completely unharmed and had blocked all his attacks. His movements were so fluid and effortless.
"I lost." Uchiha Itachi lowered his head. He had put in a lot of effort for this day, but in the end, he still lost to his teacher grandfather.
Ryun approached and touched his hair, smiling. "Our Itachi has improved greatly. At such a young age, he already has the combat ability of a Chunin. This already surpasses 99 percent of his peers."
Hearing Ryun's encouragement, Uchiha Itachi blinked and let the matter go. He regained his confidence and nodded. "Yes. Although I lost, sooner or later, I will win."
The child's stubborn gaze fell on Ryun. Ryun did not answer this question, instead just patting his head.
The head pat was not an apology, but a sign that he needed more practice. Ryun did not know when Uchiha Itachi would surpass him. After all, no one had ever seen a healthy, fully realized Itachi.
At that moment, Uchiha Shisui jumped down from the platform. He walked to the two of them, then squatted beside Uchiha Itachi. "Itachi, you fought very well. I am proud of you."
Uchiha Shisui praised him sincerely. Uchiha Itachi was indeed improving step by step, steadily and solidly. The gap between the two of them was also constantly narrowing.
In Uchiha Shisui's eyes, even if Itachi was temporarily not as strong as him, sooner or later, Itachi would surpass him. He felt immensely gratified and happy about this.
Uchiha Itachi grinned. The time spent training with his big brother Shisui and his teacher grandfather was his happiest time. Although he had reconciled with his father.
His father's character was unchangeable. He was a man of few words and was strict, which led to a lack of topics between father and son even after their reconciliation. In contrast, his teacher grandfather was humorous and interesting, and his big brother Shisui often explained ninjutsu and shared his own thoughts with him, broadening his horizons and increasing his magnanimity.
"Big brother Shisui, thank you. Hey, next, it's your time to shine. You have to perform well." Uchiha Itachi's eyes lit up, and he looked at Uchiha Shisui with full expectation.
Uchiha Shisui smiled. "Of course. You go rest first. You've used up a lot of stamina and chakra." He looked gently at Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "Yes, yes." After saying that, he climbed back towards the viewing stand.
Uchiha Shisui looked at Ryun. "Hokage-sama, I have perfected the Mirage Body Flicker Technique. Later, you must be careful."
"Bring it on. Let me see just how far you've developed this technique." Ryun laughed.
Then, Shisui stepped back and began forming hand signs. Chakra circulated, and four clones appeared, making five in total including the main body.
Uchiha Shisui said, "I am coming."
After speaking, the five figures attacked Ryun simultaneously. Great Fireball, shuriken, Uchiha Style Sword Techniques, and wire control techniques were all unleashed together.
Ryun was not flustered at all. His figure was like an autumn leaf in the wind, elusive and traceless, his movements light. As the Great Fireball emerged, Ryun flashed backward.
The shuriken techniques shot towards him as he leaped into the air. Ryun drew his ninja sword mid-air and knocked the shuriken away. Just as he was about to land, he saw a flash of sword light not far away.
He quickly used the Great Fireball Technique. Uchiha Shisui's ninja sword was coated with a thin layer of chakra. He slashed upward, and the Great Fireball was cut in two.
Ryun used the recoil from the Great Fireball Technique to fly backward. After he landed, he suddenly felt his arms and legs bound by wires.
He looked in the direction the pull was coming from. Uchiha Shisui was smiling at him. The corner of Ryun's mouth turned up. What a Mirage Body Flicker Technique. The clones and the main body coordinated in battle. Just this set of combination attacks.
Would force even a Jonin to admit defeat. Truly worthy of being called Shunshin no Shisui. Uchiha Shisui's main body suddenly appeared. "Hokage-sama, what do you think of this set of attacks."
Ryun nodded. "Very good. You can already perfectly defeat an average Jonin."
"The Mirage Body Flicker Technique, the phantoms coordinate in battle. Each phantom clone is like a main body, not like an ordinary clone technique that shatters upon touch."
"Even your minds are connected, equivalent to you, Uchiha Shisui, having four默契 partners. It is truly stunning. However, against me, it falls short." After saying this, Ryun flicked his right hand and summoned the Blazing Flame Fan.
Then the Blazing Flame Fan cut the wires. At the same time, its golden flames rushed towards Uchiha Shisui's clones. Uchiha Shisui's clones quickly threw away their wire gloves and retreated.
The moment he saw the golden flames, Uchiha Shisui felt a tremor in his heart. He could not block those flames. Something bad would happen if he touched them.
"A very wise choice, a very decisive judgment. Shisui, you are very good." Ryun smiled. The temperature of the Blazing Flame Fan's flames exceeded 2000℃. Once they attached to an object, they never stopped.
The person burned would suffer both physical and mental torture, a fate worse than death, until both their soul and body were completely annihilated, only then would it stop.
Uchiha Shisui's main body saw this, was stunned for a moment, then became serious. He mustered all his concentration and slowly said, "Hokage-sama, the next move is very powerful."
"No matter. Use whatever means you have." Ryun waved his hand.
Hearing this, Uchiha Shisui's eyes focused. His four clones, connected to his mind, all produced a kunai in their hands. "Let's go." Uchiha Shisui shouted.
Immediately, the five bodies began using the Body Flicker Technique. Black shadows flashed past like streaks of light, giving a sense of pressure. Their target was Ryun.
"The Body Flicker movement method within the Mirage Body Flicker Technique." Ryun opened his three tomoe Sharingan, but it was having trouble keeping up. Then, he would use the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Ryun's three tomoe began to transform, finally becoming the six tomoe Mangekyō pattern. Now Uchiha Shisui's movements seemed slow again in his eyes.
Uchiha Shisui's clones rushed forward, thrusting their kunai towards Ryun's chest. Ryun bent backward into a low sweep, trying to trip Uchiha Shisui's clone. The clone, failing in its attack, immediately withdrew, not giving Ryun any chance.
Ryun was startled, but time would not wait for him. The second clone used the Body Flicker Technique and charged at Ryun again. This time, his target was the thigh.
Ryun's current posture required power from his legs. For a moment, it was difficult to change his stance. Therefore, his thigh was the best target.
Although Uchiha Shisui did very well, his actions and intentions were completely exposed before the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Ryun switched the fan from his right hand to his left. His left hand flicked it open, placing the fan at his thigh area. It made contact with the kunai of Uchiha Shisui's clone, producing a dazzling spark.
Clang.
Uchiha Shisui's clone understood the action had failed and prepared to retreat. But was Ryun an ordinary ninja. He let you escape once, would he let you escape a second time.
Ryun slid the fan in his left hand, brushing it against Uchiha Shisui's clone and igniting it with flame. The clone could withstand it at first, but the next moment, the fire became uncontrollable and burned one of his clones to ashes.
The clone technique transmitted part of the pain back to Uchiha Shisui. Uchiha Shisui instantly broke out in a cold sweat. He did not expect the damage from this move to be so painful.
"All together." Shisui commanded. His three remaining clones, hearing the order, simultaneously used the Mirage Body Flicker Technique. Black streams of light constantly flashed, each time intending to stab or injure Ryun, but each time, things went contrary to their wishes.
Just when they were about to succeed, Ryun would either dodge or open the fan to block the attack, like an impenetrable shell, unshakable.
Ryun understood that he might have been a bit heavy handed earlier, burning one of his clones. So this time, he did not plan to use the Blazing Flame Fan's fire again, but instead used the fan itself to block or attack.
Uchiha Shisui's relentless barrage of attacks lasted for a full three minutes, until his chakra was exhausted and he could no longer sustain it. The three clones disappeared, and the offensive stopped.
Uchiha Shisui was drenched in sweat. His whole body was as if soaked, his clothes wet with perspiration. He gasped for breath, thinking to himself that the Hokage was truly the Hokage. His strongest attack could not even harm him in the slightest.
The tomoe in Ryun's left eye Mangekyō Sharingan rotated 120 degrees. A green light appeared on Uchiha Shisui's body, restoring his stamina and chakra. In about five seconds, Uchiha Shisui returned to his peak condition.
Ryun walked up to him, reached out his hand, and smiled. "You fought very well. Now, you can exchange a few moves with a Kage level expert. If you grow a bit more, your chakra reserves increase, or perhaps..." Here, Ryun paused.
He wanted to say the Mangekyō Sharingan. But Konoha was now peaceful and tranquil. The conditions for awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan were so difficult. Witnessing the death of a loved one or friend, or undergoing extreme emotional or mental stimulation, were required to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Perhaps for the current Shisui and Itachi, strength was not that important. After all, he was still alive. He would stand in front, shielding the villagers from the wind and rain.
Uchiha Shisui was puzzled. He looked at Ryun. He understood the part about chakra reserves increasing, but what was the second half the Hokage was about to say. Why did he stop halfway.
But seeing that Ryun did not intend to continue, Uchiha Shisui did not ask. Uchiha Itachi, however, came running down from the viewing area. He had seen everything clearly. His big brother Shisui had fought with his teacher grandfather for five or six minutes.
"So amazing. Big brother Shisui, you are too awesome." Uchiha Itachi grinned.
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