I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 61 Hands That Can't Be Washed Clean

"Great! So fast!"

The battle between Kakashi Hatake and Yoru Uchiha on the training ground was dazzling, and the sight of their ninjutsu drew admiration from everyone present. Even Asuma Sarutobi, who had never gotten along with Kakashi, showed a look of shock.

The speed at which hand seals are formed represents the speed and control of chakra circulation within a ninja's body. It can be said that apart from talent, this skill can only be mastered through continuous practice; there are no shortcuts. It's like how some people are born with all their meridians open, while others have to open each meridian one by one.

The speed and precision of chakra flow and control within a ninja's body almost represent the difficulty of ninjutsu training. Some ninjas, even those at the Jonin level, may never be able to train S-rank ninjutsu in their entire lives because they simply cannot meet the requirements.

Everyone noticed the crimson Sharingan in Uchiha Yoru's eyes and the two tomoe constantly spinning within them, instantly igniting a wave of jealousy. Ebisu, his gaze vacant, muttered to himself, "So this is a bloodline ninja?!"

Commoner ninjas can work hard, and they even believe that hard work can surpass geniuses, but the existence of bloodline ninjas shatters the theory of genius and is the reason why they feel powerless and jealous.

Uchiha Yoru could only be described as having decent talent, ranking among the top in his class. But ever since he awakened his Sharingan, his talent has been overwhelmingly superior.

Even Might Guy's eyes showed a hint of shock at this moment, "Awakening a bloodline limit is so strong."

Even though it took Kakashi, a genius, years of hard work to achieve his current level of chakra control, the other party caught up with him in just half a year.

But only for a moment, Matt Kai suddenly roared excitedly, shouting with fervent passion, "Haha! This is youth! Burn, youth!"

Well, with Might Guy's interruption, the shock that had affected everyone's mindset instantly dissipated by more than half. It has to be said that having such a classmate is lucky.

Inside the training ground, Kakashi, facing a large-scale fire jutsu, used his extensive experience to escape into a lake, using the terrain to avoid the opponent's ninjutsu.

Just as the flames subsided and wisps of heat still emanated from the lake's surface, a sudden burst of water erupted, and Kakashi, emerging from the lake, saw Uchiha Yoru hurtling towards him.

A sudden burst of crackling lightning illuminated the night sky. Upon seeing this, Kakashi instinctively released the Chidori ninjutsu from his palm. In an instant, two bolts of lightning flashed under the moonlight, causing everyone's hearts to clench in fear.

Lightning flashed, and the chirping of thousands of birds filled the air. Some of the onlookers breathed a sigh of relief, while others showed excitement, and still others wore expressions of disbelief.

Amidst the flashing lightning on the lake's surface, the lightning in Kakashi's hand flickered on and off, while a hand gripped his wrist like a steel bar.

"Is this the ninjutsu you developed?"

At this moment, Kakashi Hatake's eyes were filled with a complex expression. Uchiha Yoru's body was flashing with dazzling arcs of lightning, and one hand grabbed his wrist before the Chidori had even fully formed. The hand was now flickering on and off.

"Based on the ninjutsu developed by Chidori, this ninjutsu is called Chidori Stream!"

With a slight nod, the arcs of electricity emanating from his body began to dissipate, and he slowly released Kakashi's wrist. The two stood facing each other on the lake, and Uchiha Yoru revealed a smile.

"Kakashi, you got distracted at the crucial moment; I think I saw fear in your eyes!"

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru's expression gradually became serious, and he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "Kakashi, the wounds of war need time to heal. You are no longer suitable for the Anbu. If you are willing, the Konoha Police Department welcomes you."

Kakashi's final ninjutsu failed to execute, or perhaps it was a lingering effect of the war, but a look of fear suddenly appeared in his eyes as he released Chidori. Knowing the cause and effect, Uchiha Yoru shook his head inwardly. Was it because of Nohara Rin? He had killed his own teammate and still couldn't get over it. (There was a similar scene in the original work, with hands that couldn't be washed clean.)

At this moment, Kakashi felt a sense of frustration for some reason. In the ninjutsu competition, his opponent was even able to strike back after the opponent had made a move. This was the first time he had encountered such a crushing defeat in a ninjutsu competition. It was not the power of the technique, but the restrained release speed. It was as if he was fighting against his future self, more than ten years from now.

In the end, he lost because of the Chidori ninjutsu he developed himself. He failed to release Chidori, while his opponent released Chidori Stream, a ninjutsu developed based on Chidori. Frustrating!

Especially after the opponent's attempt to win him over, Kakashi Hatake, though frustrated, calmly pulled down his headband to cover his Sharingan again after the match was over.

"Hey, Kakashi, you're really not suited for the Anbu right now."

After the battle ended, everyone gathered around to watch, especially Might Guy, who showed a serious and worried expression. He looked at Kakashi and spoke his mind, and the others nodded in agreement.

They had seen everything clearly. Although Uchiha Yoru had suppressed Kakashi in terms of ninjutsu release, ninja battles were not just about that. In the final attack, they all saw Kakashi suddenly lose focus and his ninjutsu release failed.

The battle appeared to be won by Uchiha Yoru, but wasn't it also due to Kakashi's distraction? Besides, the two were merely exchanging blows.

"Kakashi, you're really not suited to work in the Anbu right now." Even Kurenai Yuhi, who usually doesn't meddle in other people's business, looked serious and said solemnly to Kakashi.

They had all witnessed Kakashi's situation. Fortunately, it was just a friendly sparring match between classmates. If it had happened on a battlefield or during a mission, it would have been dangerous.

"Kakashi, you need to rest." Sarutobi Asuma stepped forward, his face grave. They didn't want to see their classmate succumb to the trauma of war during a mission.

The war is over. Kakashi survived the most brutal three wars. If he had fallen during a regular mission, especially due to mental trauma, it would have been a real loss.

They were classmates, perhaps there was competition, and even Kakashi Hatake was aloof and unsociable, but there was no struggle for interests or petty politics, so everyone was simply concerned for each other as classmates.

Seeing the worry in everyone's eyes, Kakashi calmly and indifferently nodded slightly, "Yes, I understand."

Kakashi's perfunctory nod caused everyone to frown. From a personal perspective, they were classmates and certainly didn't want their classmate to fail because of this mission. From a broader perspective, Kakashi was a Jonin and Konoha's most outstanding genius. They didn't want the village to lose such a talent.

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