Uchiha Kiyoshi looked at Uchiha Shin, a trace of seriousness flashing in his eyes.
He knew Uchiha Shin might have some ability—
But he had never expected that this boy would dare challenge him, a Jonin, in front of everyone.
The other great clans immediately lost interest in entering the village.
Entering the village could wait—
Watching this fight was far more entertaining.
They cleared the central area, leaving space for the two to duel.
—
system notifications
System detected host is about to fight a Uchiha Jonin. Settling previous rewards in advance.
system notifications
Host led Senju unit with zero casualties. Reward: Jonin-level chakra reserves + 500 points.
system notifications
Host altered Uzushiogakure storyline. Reward: Jonin-level combat techniques + 2000 points.
system notifications
Host altered Uzumaki Nagato storyline. Reward: Fire Release mastery—fire techniques doubled in power, no hand seals required + 5000 points.
Total points: 14050.
Achievement unlocked: "Considerable Wealth." Reward: A-rank ninjutsu — Sand Burial (Mastered).
—
As the system finished speaking, waves of power merged into Uchiha Shin's body.
In just a moment—
He returned to his senses.
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
Originally, he had planned to win through strategy.
Now?
That wouldn't be necessary.
—
Seeing Uchiha Shin form the Seal of Confrontation, Kiyoshi immediately responded with the same.
Though arrogant, the Uchiha respected challengers.
"Uchiha Shin, you are the junior. I'll let you make the first move."
Kiyoshi raised a kunai in a defensive stance.
After all—
Ninja were known for high offense, low defense.
Uchiha Shin smiled faintly.
Then—
He formed hand seals.
A standard sequence for Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.
Kiyoshi smirked.
He planned to counter with the same technique to teach the boy a lesson.
But suddenly—
His expression changed.
Only three seals… and he's already casting?!
I've only done two!
Kiyoshi immediately used the Substitution Technique to evade.
The fireball roared past.
He stared at Uchiha Shin in shock.
If he had reacted a second slower—
He would have become the first ninja killed by a Great Fireball.
This kid…!
—
Uchiha Shin smiled.
As expected—
The Great Fireball still couldn't kill.
Even with reduced hand seals.
But in Kiyoshi's eyes—
Uchiha Shin had already become a serious threat.
He couldn't tell—
Had Uchiha Shin modified the technique?
Or…
Could he cast without seals?
He desperately hoped it was the former.
Because the latter—
In all of history—
Only Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama had achieved it.
—
Before Kiyoshi could think further—
Uchiha Shin leapt forward.
Mid-air, spinning—
Three massive Phoenix Flower Fireballs shot toward Kiyoshi.
Kiyoshi's eyes widened.
That size… what is this?!
He used Body Flicker to dodge—
But part of his clothing was still burned.
At that moment, he understood:
In ninjutsu—
He was no match for Uchiha Shin.
—
Kiyoshi immediately switched tactics.
He threw a barrage of shuriken.
Uchiha Shin drew his blade—
Clang! Clang! Clang!
He deflected them all.
But when he looked up—
Kiyoshi had vanished.
Uchiha Shin froze for a split second—
But his body moved on instinct.
He raised his sword upward—
Clang!
The blade blocked an incoming strike.
Jonin-level combat instincts—
Now ingrained as muscle memory—
Had saved him.
Kiyoshi was stunned.
This boy's combat awareness—
Was no weaker than his own.
—
This time—
Uchiha Shin didn't form seals.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Kiyoshi retreated quickly—
But the heat still scorched his skin.
He saw it clearly.
No seals.
This is a genius…
—
But the Uchiha—
Didn't rely only on fire and blades.
Kiyoshi's eyes turned crimson.
Three tomoe spun.
The surrounding Uchiha gasped.
"Three-tomoe… Kiyoshi-senpai is serious now."
"Uchiha Shin, stop here."
"I acknowledge your strength."
"If we continue, I may not be able to control the outcome."
Kiyoshi spoke seriously.
He had already recognized Uchiha Shin's ability.
But Uchiha Shin wanted more than recognition.
"Kiyoshi-senpai… please go all out."
With that—
He channeled Yin Release chakra.
His eyes turned crimson—
Two tomoe spinning within.
The Uchiha present were shaken.
Jonin-level skill.
Advanced Fire Release.
Two-tomoe Sharingan.
This didn't mean Uchiha Shin was merely talented—
It meant his potential was monstrous.
Everyone knew—
Three-tomoe Sharingan alone granted Jonin-level combat ability.
But Uchiha Shin—
Had reached Jonin level with only two tomoe.
That meant—
Once he awakened three tomoe—
He could crush Jonin.
Even challenge Kage-level opponents.
—
Kiyoshi's heart stirred.
No matter how much Uchiha Shin resented the clan—
He was still Uchiha.
Such talent—
Could not be wasted.
He decided to end the fight with genjutsu.
"Genjutsu: Sharingan!"
Three tomoe versus two—
A guaranteed victory.
Or so he thought.
—
In the next instant—
Uchiha Shin vanished.
Then—
A whip-like kick slammed into Kiyoshi.
Boom!
Kiyoshi was sent crashing to the ground.
His Sharingan reverted to black.
His eyes widened in disbelief.
"H-how…? You… should have…"
Uchiha Shin stood calmly.
"Oh?"
"I should have fallen into genjutsu?"
"Isn't genjutsu about mental strength?"
"Thanks to years of 'care' from the clan…"
"My mind is quite… steady."
He smiled faintly.
—
Kiyoshi fell silent.
He knew—
Uchiha Shin was right.
A hand suddenly extended toward him.
Kiyoshi looked up.
It was Uchiha Shin.
He opened his mouth to speak—
But Uchiha Shin shook his head.
"Let's form the Seal of Reconciliation."
No more words.
Kiyoshi nodded.
After forming the seal—
Uchiha Shin pulled him to his feet.
"Thank you…"
Kiyoshi muttered.
He returned to his unit.
Gone was his earlier arrogance.
Instead—
There was admiration in his eyes.
He studied Uchiha Shin's face carefully.
Then frowned.
Where have I seen this before…?
Suddenly—
His vision blurred.
For a moment—
He saw a figure from the Warring States era.
A man holding a sickle, with a war fan on his back.
The clan leader.
Uchiha Madara.
Kiyoshi's scalp went numb.
This boy…
Why does he resemble Madara-sama…?