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The day the Ninja Academy opened.
The still-young Kakashi had already learned from the true Ninja in his heart, covering most of his face with a mask.
Only his iconic short silver hair was still exposed.
It was unclear what the meaning of covering his face was.
However, although his Ninja aesthetic sense was still lacking, Kakashi, who was already five and a half years old, had already mastered the strength equivalent to an ordinary Genin under the guidance of his father, known as Konoha White Fang, and his own diligent efforts.
If there were no other accidents, he would probably take first place in the Ninja Academy for the next six years.
'I really don't know what's the point of Dad making me come to school.'
Kakashi thought to himself, his exposed eyes subtly scanning the surrounding crowd, searching for classmates who might become his opponents.
Civilians, civilians, Ninja clan, civilians.
Just a glance revealed that most of the people present had not even learned the most basic Chakra extraction, and there were quite a few people with no signs of training on their bodies.
Even the children from Ninja clans didn't have a single callus on their hands.
In contrast, as early as three years old, after his mother passed away, realizing the cruelty of being a Ninja, Kakashi had already begun various difficult trainings.
'Sure enough.'
'Are they all just naive children?'
The more immature the mind, the easier it is to assign a mission to all of one's actions and actively separate oneself from others.
Originally, this phenomenon would generally occur in children around their second year of middle school.
But unfortunately, the precocious Kakashi had already begun to show corresponding behavioral feedback from this time onward.
He became a Chunibyo early.
However, this also showed that he truly understood much more than other children.
Just as he was thinking this, his gaze suddenly fixed on a figure slightly taller than the other children.
That person, like him, had the lower half of his face covered with bandages, and at such a young age, he looked fierce.
"What are you looking at?"
As if somewhat displeased, after sharply noticing the gaze from behind him, little Zabuza bared his teeth and glared fiercely at Kakashi.
This reaction somewhat surprised Kakashi.
He can actually sense my gaze?
But the training marks on his hands and feet are very faint...
Noticing this, Kakashi's gaze lingered on him for a few more moments, noting his appearance and posture, before turning to others.
It seems this Ninja Academy isn't entirely unnecessary to attend.
Perhaps it was because he found a 'kindred spirit,' Kakashi finally had a glimmer of expectation for his Ninja school life.
In a short while, a tall figure with long, jet-black hair appeared on the podium at the front, accompanied by a whirlwind.
Kakashi recognized that person.
It was none other than Orochimaru, 'The Wind of Disaster,' who was as famous as his own father.
It seems he's on duty today?
Unfortunately, Orochimaru naturally had a face that might not be popular with children; he had barely appeared and hadn't even had a chance to speak when Kakashi noticed that several children beside him were already so frightened they couldn't hold back their tears.
"Hmph, childish."
He wasn't afraid at all.
That was clearly a respected adult with a very profound theoretical foundation.
He really didn't know what these idiots were thinking.
Do they want to be Ninja with just this level of courage?
However, compared to what he was thinking, Kakashi's subconscious avoidance of Orochimaru's gaze and his looking around seemed to better indicate his current psychological state.
But unfortunately, if there are those with normal aesthetics, then naturally there are those with abnormal aesthetics.
Almost the moment Orochimaru appeared, Kakashi felt someone behind him secretly poking him with a finger, repeatedly saying, "Wow, Kakashi! Kakashi!"
"That's Orochimaru, he's so cool! That 'whoosh' just now."
Although the little squirt behind him probably thought he had lowered his voice, Kakashi just wanted to press his head to the ground right now.
At this distance, 'That Person' would definitely hear him, right?
When he turned his head, sure enough, it was that idiot Uchiha Obito!
At this moment, the young Obito was staring at the podium with sparkling eyes, his tone very excited.
"Keep it down, idiot!"
Kakashi cursed in a low voice.
But looking at his unheeding appearance, he couldn't help but cover his face.
So annoying.
If it weren't for the fact that he knew this guy, he probably wouldn't have bothered to say that one sentence just now.
Regrettably, he knew more than just this one idiot.
Almost at the same time Obito's whisper fell, another big-nosed child beside him suddenly raised his hand and bravely shouted:
"I also want to become a Ninja like Orochimaru, who can appear with a 'whoosh' in the future!"
Kakashi, standing beside him, felt his body stiffen. He turned his head with difficulty and saw that the speaker was none other than the guy his father had evaluated during the entrance exam as '—he might surpass you.'
Even Orochimaru's speech was interrupted for a second by this powerful declaration.
Everyone around them looked over in unison.
Clearly, Kakashi was also within the scope of these gazes.
Although he wasn't the focal point of these gazes, Kakashi suddenly felt a scorching illusion, as if his entire skin had been peeled off and thrown into boiling water.
The next moment, a series of laughter suddenly erupted from the children's queue.
Skip grades! Absolutely must skip grades quickly!
As soon as he saw this guy was in the same class queue as him, Kakashi felt like he could foresee himself becoming the supporting character in this idiot's play.
It was simply unbearable!
Only little Might Guy himself was completely clueless.
"Tch."
"They're all idiots."
Hohzuki Mangetsu watched this scene and muttered under his breath, pouting.
His calf was suddenly kicked by Mei Terumī.
Only then did he immediately react and tightly purse his lips.
They were currently on an S-rank mission.
However, the childish remarks of some children were clearly unlikely to affect Orochimaru's speech.
After enduring this period, Kakashi finally reached the moment of entering the classroom.
Finally, he wouldn't have to lose face in front of important people.
Kakashi was a guy with strong self-esteem since childhood. Even though he wasn't the one who committed those idiotic acts just now, he still felt his face burn because he was implicated.
Out there, he represented his father's dignity!
Just as he was thinking this, he saw the Chunin teacher who had just entered the classroom look at them kindly and say:
"Hello everyone, I am Harada Daisuke."
"For the next six years, I will be your homeroom teacher for Class 1-A."
"Today's first lesson will start with self-introductions."
"Everyone can start by telling us their name, hobbies, and dreams—let's start with this student."
The person he pointed to was Kakashi's 'kindred spirit,' little Zabuza.
He stood up, looked at everyone coldly, and said calmly:
"My name is Zabuza, I'm six years old."
"My hobbies are killing fish and eating meat."
"My dream is..."
He turned his head and looked at the assembled Konoha prospective Ninja, a fierce glint in his eyes.
"On the graduation exam day, I'll take you all down and become the strongest!"
"Oh, this."
Harada Daisuke's expression immediately stiffened upon hearing this.
"What? Is that not allowed?" Zabuza didn't feel anything was wrong; he even felt that not saying 'kill you all' was already quite restrained.
At this moment, Harada Daisuke, who was in his first year as a homeroom teacher, suddenly had a premonition.
These next six years were probably not going to be easy.
"Thud."
Kakashi, sitting behind him, fell onto his desk, rubbing his hair vigorously.
Why are there idiots everywhere around me?
Indeed!
I should just drop out!
While Kakashi was still very annoyed.
On the other side.
"Pat-a."
Uchiha Hikari looked at the deep cave in front of her, stepping expressionlessly into the dark depths covered by shadows.
Since leaving this cave last time, she hadn't returned for half a year.
Unlike her last return.
This time, she was followed by three little ones.
At the same time, she had also completely gained the upper hand over Uchiha Madara.
Contrary to the composed Uchiha Hikari.
The three little ones, Red, Yellow, and Blue, who followed behind her, still clung tightly to her, but their expressions were uncontrollably nervous; only Yahiko, as the 'leader,' in front could barely maintain a tense face.
"Yahiko, what do you think Big Sister wants to do by bringing us here this time?"
Seeing his expression, Konan finally couldn't hold back her curiosity and quietly spoke.
"Shh."
Yahiko lowered his voice, vigilantly glancing at Uchiha Hikari in front, and whispered, "I don't know either."
"But..."
He said, glancing at the slightly cowering red-haired youth, "It might have something to do with Nagato."
"Eh? Me?"
Nagato trembled upon hearing this.
If one looked closely, one could see that all three little ones had a circular symbol resembling a pinwheel on their necks.
Like eyes.
Even though Uchiha Hikari heard the whispers of the three little ones behind her, she completely ignored them and quickly walked to the deepest part of the entire cave.
Almost the moment they stepped into this void.
The three little ones, who had just been whispering, suddenly fell silent, all staring blankly at the Outer Path Demonic Statue standing in the center of the cave, as if it filled the entire mountain belly, as if awed by its terrifying appearance, they couldn't help but freeze in place.
Uchiha Hikari, however, completely ignored their reactions and looked directly at the ancient figure in front.
The girl's voice was devoid of any emotion:
"Uchiha Madara!"
"I hear you're going to find 'That Person'?"
As if hearing her voice, Uchiha Madara, who had been in a state of deep sleep, slowly opened his eyes from the profound darkness and calmly looked at the girl.
However, as his gaze swept over a certain figure beside her, it suddenly paused for a moment before returning to her face.
His voice seemed to carry a hint of calm amusement:
"It seems you still care a lot about that little guy, Sawara Kiri."
"You just found those eyes not long ago, and you rushed back."
"How did you find him?"
Uchiha Hikari's voice was calm: "As long as I follow the special Chakra fluctuations you produced last time, and then actively search for people with unusual eyes, it actually doesn't take much time."
Uchiha Madara looked at the girl in front of him with his already cloudy eyes, but the satisfaction on his face grew even stronger.
"So, what do you want to do by bringing him here now?"
"Stop me from finding Sawara Kiri?"
"Or dig out those eyes and use them yourself?"
Upon hearing this, the hearts of the three little ones behind her collectively chilled.
"It's not that complicated."
Uchiha Hikari took a step, gradually walking towards him, her voice growing increasingly resolute: "It's just to prove myself."
"Now, I won't lose to you in terms of eyes anymore."
"So, I want to do what I want to do."
"Heh."
Uchiha Madara chuckled, pulling on the roots behind him, his withered body slowly rising, and he also began to walk towards Uchiha Hikari.
Almost at the moment when the distance between the two was less than a hundred meters.
"Buzz—"
A piercing Chakra resonance suddenly echoed throughout the entire hollow mountain cave.
Chakra surges, fierce as tidal waves, continuously roared out from the two Uchiha's bodies, constantly gathering around their eyes.
In contrast, an invisible yet materialized ripple appeared.
Behind the two, from the spinal bones, to the muscles, to the armor, to the legs and giant wings...
A Chakra giant over a hundred meters tall emerged from thin air, enveloping both sides in its central body, and finally gathered into the core crystal at its brow, floating in mid-air.
Just the aftermath of this Susanoo's complete form appearing caused the air inside the mountain belly to churn continuously, transforming into an all-encompassing storm.
The three little ones simultaneously raised their arms to shield themselves, while also using Chakra to fix their positions, but their cheeks were still stinging from the gusts of wind.
What kind of power is this?
Is it Ninjutsu too?
How did they achieve this level?
Completely unimaginable.
Nagato and the other two had not been unfamiliar with Ninja battles; they had even witnessed, from a distance at the edge of a battlefield, the sight of combined Ninjutsu, affecting hundreds of meters and resembling a natural disaster.
But to see Ninja who could transform into monsters solely by their own power, like this, was unprecedented.
"Very good!"
Uchiha Madara looked at her in this state. Although Hikari's Susanoo had some minor deficiencies in its wings due to being only a Mangekyo, it was undoubtedly a power that could reach the same level as his.
"Clang—!"
Almost at the same moment, both Susanoo swung their blades, clashing together.
The deafening clang seemed to pierce clouds and split rocks, making the three little ones present desperately cover their ears.
The roaring winds continuously swept through, shaking the entire mountain as if it were trembling.
Uchiha Madara looked at the girl opposite him from afar and said:
"Is this level of power enough to satisfy you?"
"Or do you think this level is enough to make that boy named Sawara Kiri recognize your ideals?"
The Susanoo around the girl's body continuously repeated the process of cracking and healing, clearly a fourth stage achieved by forcibly accumulating Chakra, but she showed no sign of yielding, looking firmly at the old man opposite: "How to persuade Sawara Kiri, that's my business!"
"You don't need to interfere!"
Uchiha Madara quietly looked at her, their blades constantly clashing and rubbing.
After a long while, he seemed to suddenly understand something and sighed:
"So that's how it is."
He slowly raised his hand and formed a hand seal.
"Thump."
Almost instantly, Uchiha Hikari felt her body unable to move, the curse seal on her heart continuously spreading, and even her Chakra was gradually being forcibly suppressed.
The girl's expression couldn't help but freeze; she had completely underestimated the power of this curse seal.
Uchiha Madara slowly dispersed the Susanoo around him and landed on the ground.
His still tall, albeit hunched, body stood there, looking down at Uchiha Hikari, seemingly quite helpless, saying:
"It seems you still can't recognize reality."
"Still clinging to the idea of changing this world, still holding onto hope for certain people in this world..."
"Hikari."
"Since that's the case, I'll give you one last push."
He said, slowly taking a step, completely ignoring the three little ones, and walked towards the outside of the cave.
A White Zetsu, who had been following him, quickly covered his body.
His originally hunched back gradually straightened, faintly showing a glimpse of the Asura who was once invincible in the Ninja World.
Uchiha Hikari looked at him in astonishment.
What did he mean by 'giving her a push'?
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