Wakaho performed the ninjutsu with precision, but instead of a gust of wind, what came from his mouth was a blast of flames!
"????" Fugaku was even more shocked. How could this Wind Style technique be so full of fiery energy?
Could it be that he intentionally called out the wrong technique name as a tactic?
But the hand seals were correct!
"Interesting." Orochimaru's eyes glimmered with even more interest.
He saw it clearly.
With just one glance from those eyes, this child had "copied" his technique.
Yet, using the same seals, it had transformed into a Fire Style ninjutsu!
Whoosh!
This time, Orochimaru didn't counter the attack but chose to dodge instead.
He wanted to observe this technique closely, and more importantly, to observe this child.
"The temperature, the form... this is indeed a Fire Style technique, but it retains the speed and impact of a Wind Style..."
"Little guy, you're starting to scare me a bit…"
With Orochimaru's sharp eye, it was clear that Wakaho's so-called "Wind Style" wasn't inferior to a combination jutsu!
If this kid had actually created a combination technique, Orochimaru would have been genuinely impressed.
It would require an extraordinary talent to possess such advanced chakra control techniques at such a young age.
But the reality was even more astonishing!
This child… used Wind Style hand seals, yet while retaining most of the original properties, he unleashed a Fire Style technique!
This was beyond Orochimaru's current knowledge.
And exploring the unknown was precisely what made Orochimaru's soul light up with excitement.
When Orochimaru looked back at Wakaho, he saw that the boy also seemed puzzled.
He glanced at Fugaku, whose expression was a mix of shock and doubt.
"It's the first time for all of them."
Orochimaru pursed his lips.
It seemed like they needed a change of venue...
Whoosh!
Orochimaru disappeared and reappeared next to Wakaho.
"Can you use that technique again, Waka... hmm?"
Wakaho spun around and delivered a swift spinning kick—Leaf Hurricane!
Bam!
Orochimaru blocked it with one hand, his expression slightly confused.
Seeing Wakaho retreat after the failed strike and pant slightly with a serious look, Orochimaru suddenly understood.
What a determined little guy...
"Congratulations, you've passed the exam, Wakaho-kun."
"I don't believe you," Wakaho replied, unmoved.
"Becoming a ninja isn't this easy. You must be trying to make me drop my guard!"
"Orochimaru-sama, I'm not a three-year-old anymore; that tactic won't work on me!"
"..." Orochimaru's smile froze for a moment.
But quickly, he seemed to realize something and shook his head with a smile. Then, he took off his forehead protector and raised his two fingers to form the Seal of Reconciliation.
"I was careless, Wakaho-kun."
"This is your forehead protector. Put it on, and you'll be a Konoha ninja."
Seeing Wakaho visibly relax at this, Orochimaru suddenly felt that he was gradually mastering the correct way to communicate with this young genius.
However, what Orochimaru wasn't aware of...
[Ding—]
[Clan Mission (C): Become the top student of Konoha Academy under the Uchiha name and break the early graduation record (within six months). √]
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