T/n: For Every 100 Power Stone 1+ Chapter ( I hope I don't regret it and get burned out!! XD)
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"Alright!"
Kakashi Hatake's eyes shone with confidence. Gripping his short blade tightly, he lunged straight at Yuzuru.
"Nice speed."
Yuzuru praised lightly, drawing a kunai with one hand and casually blocking Kakashi's strike.
Having inherited Sakumo Hatake's swordsmanship, Kakashi's attacks were sharp and relentless, each slash aimed precisely at Yuzuru's vital points.
Yuzuru's expression didn't change. His movements seemed almost unhurried, his body light as air, yet he neutralized every strike in the simplest possible way.
"Kakashi, if that's all you've got, you'd better spend a few more years settling down at the Academy."
At those words, Kakashi gave a stubborn snort.
He pulled several shuriken from his pouch and hurled them toward Yuzuru while his hands quickly formed seals. "Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
Invisible wind blades shot out toward Yuzuru in an instant.
Seeing this, Yuzuru's hands also blurred through seals. "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
A roaring dragon of flame smashed through the wind blades and, undiminished, swept straight toward Kakashi.
Kakashi slammed both hands onto the ground. "Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
Boom!
The fire dragon crashed into the thick earthen wall, scattering into sparks before fading away.
In the next instant, Yuzuru appeared behind Kakashi, placing his kunai horizontally across the boy's neck. "Kakashi, you've lost."
"Have I?"
A faint smile flashed in Kakashi's eyes before his body burst into smoke.
"Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!"
The ground split open, dragging Yuzuru down until only his head remained above the surface.
"Senior Yuzuru, it looks like I've won."
Kakashi crouched in front of Yuzuru, a hint of pride gleaming in his eyes.
"Is that so?"
The corner of Yuzuru's mouth lifted. "Then look behind you."
Kakashi's heart sank. Before he could react, Yuzuru's voice came from right behind him.
"Secret Technique: One Thousand Years of Death!"
Kakashi yelped, clutching his backside as he flew through the air.
Standing up and brushing off the dirt, Yuzuru laughed. "Kakashi, you'd better just stay put at the Academy for now."
"And one more thing," he added with a grin, "I don't really approve of an Earth-Style Wall without a dog's head on it."
Kakashi lay on the ground, utterly defeated, staring blankly into the distance without a word.
Nearby, Obito Uchiha clenched his fists tightly.
So Kakashi was that strong?
To unleash ninjutsu in succession—that was something even most chūnin struggled to do!
But there was no time to dwell on it. Obito hurried to Kakashi's side and began checking his condition with concern.
Sakumo approached Yuzuru, his expression tinged with worry. "Yuzuru, you went a bit hard on him, don't you think?"
Yuzuru chuckled. "Kakashi's too proud at heart. A little extra tempering won't hurt."
Sakumo nodded thoughtfully. "If you think he still needs more polish, then he can spend a few more years at the Academy."
"Then it's decided." Yuzuru tilted his head curiously. "By the way, how's your training coming along?"
"Not bad," Sakumo replied, channeling chakra. Purple lightning flickered across his hand.
"The physical refinement techniques from the Hidden Cloud are impressive. I feel I'm on the verge of a new breakthrough."
Yuzuru's eyes widened slightly.
As expected, every top-tier powerhouse was a born genius.
In such a short time, Sakumo had already cultivated the Purple Lightning.
The thought stirred something within Yuzuru.
"Sakumo, fight me."
Raw power could suppress anything, but combat experience was just as important.
A battle with someone like Sakumo would benefit Yuzuru immensely.
Hearing Yuzuru's proposal, Sakumo's gaze burned with fighting spirit.
Just like Yuzuru, he too longed to grow stronger through battle with the powerful.
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Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.
During that month, Yuzuru sparred constantly—with Sakumo, A, Killer B, and even the Third Raikage.
Under such high-intensity battles, his combat experience grew rapidly.
[Ding! Detected that the host's family has gained clan members with a special bloodline: Yotsuki Bloodline!]
[Current Yotsuki Bloodline evolution progress: 17%!]
[Ding! Detected that the host's family has gained clan members with a special bloodline: Chinoike Bloodline!]
[Current Chinoike Bloodline evolution progress: 2%!]
Feeling the surge of power coursing through his body, Yuzuru's smile deepened. (T/N: idle grind now xD)
In just over a month, more than ten members of the Yotsuki clan had married into the Uchiha.
At this rate, it wouldn't take long for him to evolve the Yotsuki bloodline to 100%.
When that time came, his physique would surpass even the Third Raikage's.
What pleased Yuzuru most was that although his physical strength grew immensely with the Yotsuki bloodline, his appearance hadn't changed much.
Other than more defined muscles, he was nothing like the hulking figures of the Third Raikage, A, or Killer B.
As he had guessed, the Chinoike bloodline enhanced his spiritual energy.
Combined with the Yotsuki's physical prowess, both his chakra and Dōjutsu Power had increased significantly.
A complete enhancement—without a single weakness.
Unlike those who gained flimsy power through mere training, his was solid, overwhelming—this was the charm of a cheat-like existence.
"Yuzuru, are you busy?"
A gentle voice came from outside the door—Mikoto Uchiha. Yuzuru opened his eyes.
"Mikoto, what is it?"
She pushed the door open and entered. "The Third Raikage sent someone. He wants you to come to the Raikage's office."
"Did he say what for?"
"It seems the Daimyō of the Land of Lightning has sent an emissary," Mikoto said, her expression laced with worry. "Yuzuru… do you think the Daimyō's come to hold you accountable?"
After the Chinoike clan had settled in the Hidden Cloud, rumors about them had spread throughout the village.
Mikoto naturally knew that Yuzuru had personally freed the clan once condemned and imprisoned by the Daimyō.
So upon hearing that the Daimyō had dispatched an envoy, unease crept into her heart.
Seeing her troubled face, Yuzuru gently pulled her into his arms.
"Don't worry. This was part of my plan all along."