I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 60: Kakashi's Hand Seals Shock Him

Konoha, Training Ground 43.

Under the moonlight, seven Chunin—Might Guy, Sarutobi Asuma, Mitarashi Anko, Kurenai Yuhi, Kotetsu Koko, Izumo Kamizuki, and Ebisu—were all staring solemnly at the center of the training field.

The tall and rapidly developing Uchiha Yoru stared at Hatake Kakashi, who exuded a deathly aura. The two were classmates in school, and while they couldn't be said to have a particularly good relationship—after all, Kakashi graduated not long after arriving at the school—they were definitely one of Kakashi's few close friends.

"Kakashi, perhaps we can have a little exercise?" Uchiha Yoru shrugged with a smile. Although someone had deliberately provoked him, he also had his own selfish motives. Losing wouldn't be a loss for him, since the other person was Konoha's most dazzling genius, and winning would bring him fame.

Kakashi Hatake looked at Yoru Uchiha and then at the looks he received from all his classmates. He could see that while there might be ulterior motives involved, everyone was also trying to motivate him.

"it is good."

Kakashi is currently in the Anbu period, which is also the darkest time of his life. His words are concise, direct and clear, and his whole aura exudes a coldness and indifference.

A night breeze blew by, and a leaf slowly drifted down. Under the solemn gaze of everyone, the two figures that had been standing there vanished in an instant.

bang bang~

When Kakashi and Uchiha Yoru reappeared, the two were already engaged in a rapid exchange of taijutsu. The initial underestimation of Uchiha Yoru by the onlookers vanished instantly, replaced by serious expressions.

Keep in mind that they were all Chunin, and even Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, and Anko Mitarashi were elite Chunin. What they saw in their eyes was an afterimage, the afterimage of the two fighting.

In terms of taijutsu alone, the two have already surpassed the level of Chunin.

"So fast!" Uchiha Yoru was secretly shocked. As expected of someone who became a Jonin at the age of twelve, if it weren't for the protagonist's halo, his talent would be monstrous.

Kakashi is very fast. This can be analyzed from the original work. Kakashi is inclined towards speed, after all, he was skilled in swordsmanship in the early stages and later in Chidori.

With chakra of all attributes and monstrous talent, he's practically a protagonist template.

Kakashi Hatake, who was also constantly fighting Uchiha Yoru, was secretly shocked. Uchiha Yoru, who was unremarkable at school back then, was now so strong.

"Faster! No! Not just faster, it's so heavy!"

Kakashi's expression turned serious. The opponent was fast enough, but more importantly, he was stronger. Every punch he threw was like a cannonball, and now his arms were starting to go numb.

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake was secretly shocked. Is this the power of a bloodline ninja?

It's worth noting that during the Chunin Exams in the original manga, Sasuke was completely defeated by Rock Lee in a taijutsu battle. However, when he fought Gaara at the tournament arena, Rock Lee was shocked by Sasuke's performance and exclaimed, "Is this what a genius is? He spent years training his taijutsu, but Sasuke only used it for a month!"

Awakening a bloodline limit or evolving will strengthen oneself, allowing one's physical strength to experience a brief period of explosive growth. Therefore, Kakashi Hatake was shocked to believe that Uchiha Yoru's ability to become so much stronger in just half a year was due to the awakening of the Sharingan and its evolution to the two-tomoe stage.

With a bang, the two figures retreated rapidly. In terms of physical skills, they were almost evenly matched, and both were shocked by the other's strength.

"So fast!" Might Guy, who was watching from the sidelines, stared at the battle with burning eyes. In such a physical combat contest, he could only have a chance to fight if he opened the Eight Gates.

The moment the two separated, Uchiha Yoru, who was walking backward, smiled and his hands began to form a dazzling array of hand seals.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

In the blink of an eye, the C-rank ninjutsu, "巳－未－申－亥－午－寅," had already been completed. Before the two figures had even stopped, the opponent had already released the ninjutsu to Kakashi's shocked gaze.

After gathering chakra in his throat, Uchiha Yoru spewed a huge fireball forward from his mouth. The fireball, about three meters tall, rolled in, and in an instant, the entire training ground was filled with a scorching heat.

The onlookers were utterly shocked by this scene, even Mitarashi Anko was stunned, muttering in disbelief, "How could it be so fast!"

It's important to know that hand seals are related to the speed at which chakra is mobilized and circulated within the body. This requires both innate talent and practice. Although it's only a C-rank ninjutsu, the speed at which it's released is enough to shock them.

They weren't unfamiliar with Jonin using ninjutsu, but it was clear that Uchiha Yoru's ninjutsu release speed far exceeded that of ordinary Jonin.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

Kakashi hurriedly formed hand seals to counterattack, but he only managed to finish the seals by the time the opponent had already released the ninjutsu.

The two fireballs collided instantly, but Kakashi quickly retreated after releasing his ninjutsu because the collision was too close.

With a deafening roar, flames shot out in all directions. At this moment, Kakashi Hatake revealed the three-tomoe Sharingan in his left eye, and his face was filled with solemnity. This time, he completely regarded his opponent as an opponent of equal strength.

Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique!

The onlookers were even more amazed, their eyes sparkling with excitement. They were all astonished by Kakashi's combat experience. The instant the Fireballs collided, he had already retreated to the lake in the training ground, his hands rapidly forming hand seals. Although he couldn't match Uchiha Yoru's speed, it was still extremely fast.

The six seals—Yin, Chou, Chen, You, Chen, and Wei—were completed in an instant. As the lake water surged, a shark-shaped water bullet, two to three meters in diameter, hurtled towards Uchiha Yoru.

Kakashi has the most practical combat experience. After all, his many years of battlefield fighting and his time in the Anbu have made it an instinct, something that Uchiha Yoru lacks now.

However, to everyone's astonishment, Uchiha Yoru did not choose to dodge Kakashi Hatake's ninjutsu. Instead, he quickly formed hand seals, which surprised everyone.

Fire Release: Head Carving!

After instantly completing the hand seals, Uchiha Yoru's chakra gathered in his mouth, and in the instant he exhaled, a fire jutsu with an extremely large range swept over him.

Rumble~

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake on the lake could clearly see the three-tomoe hand seal. When he saw Yoru Uchiha making hand seals, he knew he was in trouble. This was a B-rank fire ninjutsu!

On instinct, Kakashi Hatake quickly began forming hand seals, preparing to use his advantage on the lake to unleash a restraining Water Release technique.

However, the surging B-rank ninjutsu Head-to-Head Strike suddenly swept in, directly hitting Kakashi's C-rank ninjutsu Water Shark Bullet. In an instant, a hissing sound was heard and a cloud of steam rose up. However, the power of the fire was too great, and it directly evaporated the water bullet while the residual force continued to sweep over.

"It's too late!"

Kakashi Hatake didn't have time to release any ninjutsu with his hands, but faced with the offensive nature of the fire jutsu, his rich combat experience allowed him to loosen his control over his leg chakra and instantly escape into the water.

Rumble~

The entire lake was ablaze with firelight, casting a red glow on everyone's faces. Their eyes shone brightly, yet were also filled with shock.

Thank you to brother 'Rukong Xiaoxiaosheng' for the 3,000 Qidian coins reward. Thank you for your support.

(End of this chapter)