It's just that Kimimaro's Bloodline Disease hasn't been diagnosed yet, and Uchiha Yoichi plans to first fuse Hashirama Cells with Shiro and Kimimaro. This way, by the time they graduate from Ninja School, they will basically have Jonin-level strength.
As for Uchiha Itachi...
Thinking of what this guy did at another point in time, Uchiha Yoichi genuinely dislikes him; but considering Mikota's sake, and Uchiha Itachi being Sasuke's brother...
Even if he doesn't like him, Uchiha Yoichi will treat him the same as others.
"Clan Leader."
As the three of them were about to leave, Uchiha Itachi suddenly stopped and asked: "I feel I already know everything taught at the Ninja Academy, can I apply for graduation?"
"You've been there less than a year... don't learn from Kakashi. I allow you to bring all the Uchiha Race's Secret Techniques and Ninjutsu to the Ninja Academy for self-study. Even if you can't learn them, you should at least understand the advantages and disadvantages of these Jutsus, and then come find me when you achieve that."
"Also, read three extracurricular books each year. I'll let Mikota choose them for you!"
Uchiha Yoichi said to Itachi, becoming a ninja too early isn't necessarily a good thing; the psychological pressure from slaughtering peers will accumulate. Without a strong heart, this accumulated pressure will eventually explode.
Kakashi didn't take on advanced missions for several months after killing Nohara Rin, simply because the psychological hurdle hadn't been overcome.
After dismissing the three, Uchiha Yoichi went to the Hokage Building.
He originally wanted to talk about Pakura after returning, but was continuously delayed by other matters.
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Outside the Hidden Sand Village
The battle has already reached its climax, with thousands of Hidden Sand Ninjas gathered on the Yellow Earth Cliff, watching the battle happening outside the village.
The battle between the Hidden Sand Hero, Scorch Release Master Pakura, and Fourth Generation Kazekage Rasa.
It was clear to bystanders that Rasa now had the absolute upper hand. Even though Pakura was quite strong, she couldn't possibly defeat Rasa, who could use Magnet Release Gold Sand, in the desert.
Even though they weren't sure if Pond's accusation of betrayal was true or not, Rasa's past reputation and Pakura's confident demeanor added layers to the mystery.
But this slaughter, Pakura is likely to lose.
If it were fought in a grassland or another environment, Rasa would have to be cautious of Pakura's Scorch Release. This Bloodline Limit could turn someone into a mummy if it grazes them.
"Magnet Release: Golden Sand Wave!"
Rasa performed a Double-Handed Seal, causing large amounts of golden sand to attack Pakura from all angles under his control.
Pakura jumped away; even though golden sand followed behind her, her Taijutsu was excellent, and the Scorch Release Fireballs surrounding her could disperse the golden sand at critical moments.
But Pakura made a mistake, not noticing the golden sand beneath her feet, causing her evasive movement to stagger; seeing the golden sand wave approaching, Pakura took out an Explosive Tag Kunai and threw it directly at the golden sand wave.
Boom!
The Explosive Tag scattered the golden sand, and Pakura used Chakra to escape from it, then quickly performed a seal, merging several Scorch Release Fireballs into one, emitting a golden light.
"Scorch Release: Extreme Yang Strike!"
The enormous golden fireball suddenly attacked Rasa, swift in speed.
Even though the fireball was only six or seven meters large, it wasn't Fire Release but Scorch Release, with a temperature that made Rasa take it very seriously.
"Shield of Golden Sand!"
Rasa clenched his hand, causing a mass of golden sand to immediately condense into layer upon layer of shield walls in front of him, with even the final layer protecting all directions, forming an absolute defense.
Boom!
The gigantic Scorch Release Fireball Extreme Yang Strike collided with the golden sand, causing a huge explosion and a massive dust storm rising dozens of meters high.
After a while, when the dust subsided, two layers of Rasa's Shield of Golden Sand were completely destroyed by the explosion, and the first layer even crystalized.
"Pakura, you're no match for me, surrender!"
Rasa looked at Pakura with fierce eyes; if they weren't in the wilderness, even if he could use Magnet Release to block Pakura's Scorch Release, it would consume significant Chakra, and it would then be hard to determine who would win.
But now they were in the desert, his home turf!
"Out of regard for your past contributions, I can forgive you for slandering the Kazekage... as long as you apologize and admit your mistake in front of the entire village!"
At that point, the Hidden Sand Hero title would pose no threat.
"Apologize to a ninja who betrayed the village? Don't joke, Rasa..."
Pakura assessed her Chakra, then touched the back of her neck; a choice that was hard to make, but after Rasa's words, Pakura made her decision.
"I originally didn't want to use it..."
Strange patterns appeared on Pakura's neck, spreading over her body, turning her skin pale, and another pair of wings grew on her back, along with a horn atop her head.
Pakura activated the Sage Art Chakra Uchiha Yoichi left in her body, with the horn being a feature of Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode.
"What is this?"
Rasa was shocked by Pakura's transformation; the physical change wasn't a big deal, but why did her Chakra also get so much stronger?
"Rasa, have the guts to withstand this once more, Scorch Release: Extreme Yang Strike!"
Pakura unleashed the Sage Curse Seal and flew into the air, forming another fireball in midair. This time the golden core Scorch Release Fireball was at least twenty meters!
Rasa's eyes nearly popped out in shock; he hadn't imagined Pakura's strength would abruptly become so potent, and this Scorch Release Fireball posed a life-threatening danger.
"Die, Rasa!"
"Magnet Release: Golden Sand Burial!"
"Magnet Release: Golden Sand Shield!"
Rasa disregarded the Chakra expenditure, consecutively performing two Chakra-exhausting Jutsus.
"Chakra showdown, is it!"
Fury appeared on Pakura's face; a traitor to the village and comrades, what's the right to live in this world!
"Scorch Release: Multi Extreme Yang Strike!"
Chakra surged within Pakura, her only desire was to annihilate Rasa, thus Scorch Release Fireballs continuously emerged around her, merging into a more powerful Extreme Yang Strike.
From afar, Elder Chiyo ordered, "Earth Release and Water Release Jonin, quickly stop them, don't let this become a genuine fight to the death!"
She wasn't sure of Pakura's truthfulness, but the Hidden Sand Village couldn't afford to lose another strong ninja; thus, they were allowed to duel, but neither could be damaged.
"Yes, Elder Chiyo!"
Upon hearing this, over a dozen Hidden Sand Ninjas raced forward.
But they were already late.
Rumble!
Four Extreme Yang Strike fireballs collided with Rasa's golden sand wave, triggering a fierce explosion.
The scorching hot air blast and violent impact enveloped the surrounding, sweeping Pakura into the air hundreds of meters, leaving her incapable of controlling her form.
The fierce explosion and wild shock sustained for over a minute, even the ninja stationed on the high cliff near the Hidden Sand Village felt the blazing air blowing their way, causing their breathing to feel as if their lungs were aflame.
Only when the movement subsided did the Sand Ninjas, who had previously sought shelter behind the Earth Flow Wall, emerged.
By then, Rasa was deeply buried within the golden sand, with only his head visible, displaying some scorched marks, completely unconscious.
Pakura, after being thrown to the ground, disengaged from the Sage Curse Seal; the first battle already consumed her vast Sage Art Chakra, now she barely had the strength to stand and walk.
"Still... not dead yet..."
Pakura struggled to grab a Kunai, a fierce expression surfaced as she slowly walked towards Rasa to finish him off.
But some Hidden Sand Ninjas suddenly blocked her path, prompting her to shout angrily: "Get out of the way, do you want to disrupt this duel!"
"Pakura!"
Elder Chiyo caught up, sighing while advising: "You've won this duel, don't think about dealing the killing blow."