Chapter 3 You are the challenger.

"Uchiha Kagami is hailed as a genius that the Uchiha clan has seen once in decades!"

Several young kids huddled together, and Asuma, with a bruised face, listened particularly intently.

Although Obito Uchiha disliked Uchiha Kagami and was disliked by him in return, seeing that the son of the Third Hokage had been beaten up, he actually felt a sense of pride as a clansman.

He beats up Asuma too, which means he's not targeting me specifically!

"I heard that his Uchiha - style body techniques have reached the level of a security team member, and he has already mastered Fire Release ninjutsu!"

Kakashi, who hadn't paid much attention at first, became somewhat interested at this moment.

Many members of the Uchiha clan don't participate in the village's ninja rank assessment, but if one can become a security team member, they are tacitly recognized as having the combat power of a Chunin.

Can a five - or six - year - old child reach such a level?

However, after thinking about himself, Kakashi thought it was not impossible.

He had already planned to apply for early graduation, and his father also believed that he had strength no weaker than that of an average Chunin.

...

The practical combat class in the afternoon is for all students to participate in.

In order to recuperate and develop, the Third Hokage decided to change the original three - year system to a six - year system.

However, most of the current batch of students were born after the Second Shinobi World War. They are generally only five or six years old, and there are hardly any senior students.

Moreover, a few years later, the Third Shinobi World War broke out, and the six - year system was changed back to the three - year system.

...

Of course, Asuma is not the type to tattle just because he got beaten. He was thinking about getting revenge on his own.

So he went to Obito Uchiha to gather information.

But Obito was knocked down in one or two moves whenever he was bullied. What could he know? He could only tell some rumors that were hard to tell whether they were true or false.

"Student Asuma, student Itachi won't participate in the practical combat training," Rin Nohara, who was bandaging Asuma's wound, kindly reminded the two who were plotting.

"He's a new student. He will only demonstrate shuriken throwing today. "

"Besides... it was you who provoked him in the first place. Just let it go. "

"How can I let it go! "

Asuma wailed in frustration. If it was just him getting beaten up, he might have let it go.

But...

But that guy actually insulted Kurenai!

He absolutely can't forgive that!

...

"The next match, Kakashi vs. Obito Uchiha! "

In the arena, the teacher started calling out names.

Kakashi felt a bit helpless. Why did he always end up facing Obito and Guy?

He didn't like this kind of boring combat drill in the first place, and he always ran into these two underperformers.

Unlike Kakashi, when Obito heard his name called, he became all fired up.

"Oh!! This time I'm definitely going to beat you, Kakashi!! "

Boring...

"Wait a moment. "

A voice rang out abruptly, and Uchiha Kagami walked out from the crowd.

"Teacher, I request to take Obito Uchiha's place. "

"Huh? Student Itachi, you've just enrolled..."

Uchiha Kagami walked straight towards Kakashi. From his wide navy - blue long sleeves, a small tanto with an exquisitely designed scabbard slid out, and he grasped it in his hand.

Kakashi's pupils slightly constricted.

Although the small tanto is only about sixty to seventy centimeters long, it can't be hidden in a child's sleeve.

That's... the Summoning Jutsu for ninja tools!

With a father like Sakumo Hatake, Kakashi knows more than ordinary students, which is also why he thinks there's no need to waste time in the Ninja Academy.

The corner of Uchiha Kagami's mouth curved into a smile, and he said,"Obito Uchiha has brought shame to our clan. As an Uchiha, he has actually become a dead - last."

"This is the reward given to me by the clan elders. They asked me to defeat you and reclaim the first place that belongs to the Uchiha clan. "

"Sode no Shirayuki. It's a very beautiful sword. "

As the oldest ninja clan in the ninja world, although the best items of the Uchiha clan were taken away by Madara Uchiha in one go, the remaining collections are still beyond the reach of other clans.

This is a weapon of the"Kusanagi - sword" level made of chakra metal.

Orochimaru can collect quite a few Kusanagi - swords. How could the Uchiha clan, who are good at swordsmanship, not have any?

Uchiha Kagami has devoured and absorbed a lot of Sukuna's spiritual energy, showing talent in swordsmanship, and...

This kind of talent makes the clan elders regard him as the next Izuna Uchiha!

They don't dare to dream of a monster like Madara Uchiha. Only those who have truly experienced that era will know...

Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were simply not at the level that ordinary ninjas could reach.

...

Watching Uchiha Kagami approaching step by step, Kakashi took off the sword container on his back. Just from the way Uchiha Kagami held the sword and his imposing manner, even though the sword hadn't been unsheathed, Kakashi could sense that sharpness... He wouldn't shy away from the fight. This action already indicated that he was willing to accept the challenge.

"Wait! "

The teacher walked between the two of them and said with a bitter smile,"It's okay if you want to have a fight, but you can't use ninja tools! "

"And... "

"Student Itachi, don't take out such a dangerous thing!! "

The teacher, a senior Chunin, noticed the explosive tag pinched in Uchiha Kagami's other hand.

Why do you have an explosive tag!

"Is it not allowed? I was going to use the sword to draw his attention and then set off an explosive tag on him. It would be much more convenient."

Uchiha Kagami had no choice but to put the explosive tag back and hang the small tanto on his waist.

Kakashi, who realized it later, also noticed the explosive tag, and a trace of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

This guy... is he crazy...

Uchiha Kagami assumed a stance and beckoned to Kakashi.

"Come on."

Kakashi frowned and said indifferently,"You're the challenger, aren't you? "

Uchiha Kagami seemed to think of something and couldn't help but smile.

"Just a friendly reminder. The last person who said something like that got cut in half. "

...

"The Sign of Opposition! The Sign of Opposition!" The teacher shouted at the top of his voice, trying to make himself more noticeable.

Uchiha Kagami took the advice readily. He extended two fingers and then crooked them at Kakashi.

...

So arrogant...

Kakashi formed the Sign of Opposition.

Before the teacher could shout"start", in the next instant.

Bang!

A cloud of dust exploded, and the two small figures had already clashed.

Kakashi's figure flashed, and he threw a fierce straight punch towards Uchiha Kagami's chest.

Uchiha Kagami sidestepped to dodge the punch, then quickly grabbed Kakashi's wrist with his right hand. Using the momentum, he turned around, trying to throw Kakashi out.

Obviously, Kakashi wasn't such an easy opponent. He forcefully stomped his left foot on the ground to steady himself, and with his other hand, he elbowed towards Uchiha Kagami's abdomen.

Uchiha Kagami had to let go and leaped back a few steps to avoid the blow.

"You're strong." After this brief encounter, Kakashi came to the conclusion that Uchiha Kagami was"no weaker than me".

Uchiha Kagami struck out with a palm towards Kakashi's face and smiled."You're not bad either. "

...

Their movements were as fast as lightning, with fists and kicks flying, and their moves changing in a great variety. Every collision produced a dull thud, and the air was thick with tension.

"So amazing! "

"Kakashi is so amazing! That new student is amazing too! "

"It's so fast! So Kakashi wasn't serious in normal times? "

"This is youth!!! "

...

"Is this... really the level of students?" Even the Chunin teacher was shocked by the strength shown by these two children.

Kakashi was strong, and he had always known that...

But that young Uchiha actually didn't fall behind at all!

And looking at their expressions... It seemed that Uchiha Kagami looked more relaxed.

——

In the Hokage's office.

When there was no urgent business to attend to, Hiruzen Sarutobi liked to use the Telescope Technique to observe the Ninja Academy and keep an eye on the growth of these young talents.

At this moment, looking at the two children engaged in a fierce battle in the crystal ball, he felt that the future of Konoha was thriving and promising.

Ninja was a high - risk profession, and this kind of competition was normal.

Bonds would grow in this kind of competition and become the branches connecting the leaves!

The change in the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village might start from these children!

With high hopes for a beautiful future, the Third Hokage didn't scold Danzo for entering without knocking.

After watching in silence for a while, Danzo said in a deep voice:

"This Uchiha brat is a genius. "

"Yes."Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his cigarette and smiled."Kakashi's talent is already very high. I didn't expect this child to be so strong too. "

Since Minato Namikaze had already started to show his extraordinary talent, the Third Hokage didn't use "the most" to describe them.

After all, compared with Minato, even Kakashi was a bit inferior.

...

"Hiruzen, this kid is a typical Uchiha. I've already investigated. He's close to the radical faction within the Uchiha clan. "

The brows that Hiruzen Sarutobi had relaxed slowly knitted together.

"... After staying in the school for a few years, he'll understand the importance of his village and his companions. "

"Don't you get it yet? The more talented an Uchiha is, the more uncontrollable they are! "

Danzo Shimura said in a deep voice,"Let me train him in secret. Only my methods can turn him into someone useful to the village. "

Without hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head."Impossible. I will never allow the children of the village to join ROOT. "

More importantly... the conflict with the Uchiha clan must not be intensified now.

In the shadows, Danzo's single eye was filled with malice.

"Have you forgotten the Second Hokage's instructions? The Uchiha are a naturally evil clan! The reconciliation you're fantasizing about is impossible! "

"Danzo, I'm the Hokage." Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly narrowed his eyes as smoke swirled in front of him.

"Hiruzen... you'll surely regret this! "

Bang!

With a loud bang of the door closing, the conversation ended unpleasantly.