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Chapter 265 Why are there Uchiha clans in Kirigakure too?!

Compared to the fierce fighting in the outside world, the rhythm of life in Kirigakure doesn't seem to have changed much. Those who are supposed to go to the Ninja Duel Tower are still going to the Duel Tower to train, and those who are supposed to set up stalls to sell things are still selling things.

The same applies to ninja schools.

Under Minazukiyo's tyranny, even if war breaks out, Kirigakure, despite its population remaining scarce despite its best efforts to have children, would never make the decision to send children to their deaths on the battlefield.

Of course, the current armed forces of Kirigakure don't need these little kids. Well, although Konoha during the Third Shinobi World War didn't need them either, they still did it this way.

The midday sun dispelled the mist and chill on the training ground, where a group of seven- or eight-year-old boys were quietly listening to their Chunin instructor's instructions.

"Three new transfer students are arriving today, so the match-up list for the practical test announced yesterday will be re-selected."

"Sixth Grade Midterm Practical Test, Group 1, Kaguya Kimimaro vs... Uzumaki Naruto!"

Unlike those in Konoha, the teachers in Kirigakure never engage in long, pointless lectures.

After announcing that a transfer student would be arriving today, the teacher directly checked the attendance list and read out the names of the first group of opponents.

In an instant, the students in the room tensed up, and all eyes turned to Kimimaro, who was standing silently and expressionlessly in the corner.

"Who is Naruto Uzumaki? He's going to fight Kimimaro. What bad luck."

"He seems to be the Fifth Hokage's son?"

"He's just a Hokage, no matter what, he could never be a match for Lord Kimimaro. Apart from that Uchiha, who else in our school could be a match for Lord Kimimaro?"

"Getting beaten up right after transferring schools, that's really unlucky."

The students whispered among themselves as Kimimaro walked expressionlessly into the center of the training ground.

If it weren't for the Fourth Hokage's request, given his strength—which had long surpassed that of a so-called 'student,' and even among the village's elite ninjas, few could rival him—he naturally wouldn't have attended classes.

Fortunately, there was another person in the class whose situation was similar to his.

Uchiha Hikaru!

A person who is similar to him in both strength and status has always been his target in the Ninja Academy examinations.

Strangely, the teacher, for some reason, changed his opponent today.

one……

Kimimaro's gaze fell on the boy named Naruto Uzumaki.

"The Fifth Hokage's kid is going to get beaten up? Hey Sasuke, they say you're going to get beaten up ε=(ο｀*))) Sigh~" Naruto chuckled and nudged Sasuke beside him with his elbow.

"You idiot, the teacher is calling you!"

"what?"

Naruto, belatedly realizing what was happening, didn't care that he was in a completely unfamiliar environment. He immediately jumped out and yelled at the students below, "Hey! What are you all chattering about? What's with all this talk about getting beaten up? I'm super strong, okay?!"

After saying that, Naruto Uzumaki looked at Kimimaro, gave himself a thumbs-up, and said, "I'm pretty strong, so watch out!"

"……let's start."

Kimimaro didn't waste any words. Even without using the power of the Quincy, just by using basic bloodline limits, his strength was already beyond what ordinary ninjas could contend with.

"You arrogant guy, just as arrogant as Sasuke!" Naruto's face fell as he saw the other's expression, and he clenched his fist. But before he could say anything more, the Chunin teacher was already standing between the two of them and shouted, "You two, get ready."

With a confident smile on his face, Naruto took out a kunai from his ninja tool pouch at his waist, ready to show off his skills and make a name for himself in Kirigakure!

Kimimaro stood there unmoved.

"start!"

At the teacher's command, Naruto shot out like an arrow, rushing towards Kimimaro, who stood still in place.

This attitude further annoyed Naruto. After all, in the Konoha Ninja Academy, his combat skills were second only to Hinata's, and even the arrogant Sasuke was no match for him.

And now, on my very first day at the new school, I'm being looked down upon like this.

"Leaf Whirlwind... Ouch!"

Before the Konoha-style taijutsu could even be used, Kimimaro delivered a clean and swift flying kick that landed directly on Naruto's lower abdomen pressure point.

The smooth flow of chakra came to an abrupt halt at this moment, and Naruto was sent flying backward, collapsing to the ground, completely unable to fight anymore.

Instant kill!

"How...how is this possible!" Sasuke, sitting below the stage, stared wide-eyed, even activating his Sharingan, with his two tomoe clearly visible in his eye sockets.

He knew Naruto's strength very well, but what shocked him even more was that Kimimaro's taijutsu just now actually gave him a glimpse of Gentle Fist.

Because of Fugaku's shamelessness, Naruto and Sasuke visited the Hyuga clan's territory multiple times to receive instruction from Hinata. During this time, Sasuke was particularly impressed by the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist style, and even tried several times to imitate and learn it using his Sharingan.

However, the Sharingan is not the Byakugan and cannot see pressure points, so his Gentle Fist technique is only in form and not in substance, and cannot be used in actual combat.

But Kimimaro...

Putting aside the Byakugan, how come Kimimaro, a member of the Kirigakure Kaguya clan, knows Gentle Fist?!

"The winner of the first practical test group is Kaguya Kimimaro!"

Kimimaro walked down expressionlessly. The students around him seemed to be used to it, and they just joked with Naruto Uzumaki a few times, but didn't say anything more.

The reason is simple: if they took the stage, the result would be the same. Apart from the one from the Uchiha clan, no one in the entire ninja academy could withstand a single blow from Kimimaro.

After leaving the field, Kimimaro walked towards where Uchiha Sasuke was, which startled Sasuke, who instinctively said, "Hey, you..."

"Hinata-sama, it's been a long time."

The two brushed past each other. Kimimaro looked at the quiet, glaring girl in front of him, lowered his head and performed a simple, ancient greeting, and said softly, "I didn't expect you to transfer to this school."

"This was the Hokage's decision, and Father also felt it would be more convenient this way, allowing him to receive guidance from the teacher." Hinata bowed slightly in return, saying, "Kimimaro-sama is as outstanding as ever."

"Lady Hinata, you flatter me. You are the true gem."

Kimimaro's face showed a hint of shame: "Please don't address me as 'sir,' just call me Kimimaro, Hinata-sama!"

"Please don't be modest, Kimimaro. You are a genius recognized by your teacher and have taken over the Kaguya clan."

Hinata spoke gently, leaving Sasuke, who was standing to the side, stunned. He clearly hadn't expected the two to not only know each other but also be so familiar with each other.

But upon closer reflection, Sasuke suddenly remembered something his father had mentioned: the Hyuga clan and the Kaguya clan of Kirigakure seemed to be related...

In that case, it's not surprising that Kimimaro knows Gentle Fist... Not surprising at all! How could someone without Byakugan be able to perform Gentle Fist?!

"Sixth-grade midterm practical test, Group Two, Uchiha Sasuke versus..."

Sasuke's thoughts were interrupted by his teacher's words. Without having time to think further, he took a deep look at Kimimaro, his 'formidable rival,' and leaped into the center of the arena with unparalleled style.

Then, the son of the Hokage, the second young master of the Uchiha clan, put his hands in his pockets and looked at everyone with an extremely cold expression. The two tomoe Sharingan in his eye sockets rotated quietly and were clearly visible.

Naruto lost face, I, Uchiha Sasuke, will take it back!

Just look at those eyes...

Ok? !

Suddenly, Sasuke's smug expression came to an abrupt halt, because he also saw Sharingan in the crowd, and not just one pair!

Yes, those eyes that should belong exclusively to the Uchiha clan were now in the Hidden Mist Academy. Three pairs of Sharingan eyes were fearlessly accepting his gaze and looking back at him in the crowd.

Two pairs of single magatama, and a pair of magatama.

The Sharingan eyes met in mid-air, causing the arrogant second young master of the Uchiha clan to widen his eyes in disbelief.

Putting aside the fact that the Uchiha clan was wiped out by Obito at this stage, with almost no old, weak, women and children left, even among the original Uchiha clan, no one awakened the Sharingan at the same age as him.

What's going on with these guys and this place?!

"The situation of the Uchiha clan is rather complicated. If you want to know more, I can take you to the library of the Duel Tower to look up information after today."

With a kind reminder, a young girl slowly walked up to Sasuke and said, "Uchiha Sasuke, please."

“You are…” Sasuke stared blankly at the girl in front of him.

"Sixth Grade Midterm Practical Test, Group Two, Uchiha Sasuke vs. Uchiha Hikaru!"

Uchiha Hikaru?!

When did the Uchiha clan acquire a person named Uchiha Hikaru?!

What exactly is going on? !

Sasuke, who is usually very clever, clearly felt that his brain was not working properly today, but he also knew that this was not the time for him to think about these things.

Regardless of why members of the Uchiha clan are here, or how many Uchiha clan members there are, he is the son of the Uchiha clan head, and therefore has the obligation to handle all of this!

“Come on!” Sasuke Uchiha took a deep breath and stared at the light with his two-tomoe Sharingan: “Since we’re all from the same clan, let’s speak with these eyes!”

"Oh?"

Uchiha Hikaru smiled calmly, said nothing, and simply looked at Sasuke with a peaceful gaze. Then, without Sasuke moving, he walked up to him and placed the kunai on Sasuke's neck.

"It's like this again..."

"Master Guang is really amazing."

"Of course! Lord Guang is the chief, and he was chosen by the Mizukage!"

The students below seemed to be used to this situation, and the Chunin teacher glanced helplessly at Uchiha Hikaru.

Actually, today's situation is already considered good. Normally, I'm too lazy to even talk to him, and he'll do self-harming things. He only compares his physical skills with Kimimaro when he's bored.

"Second practical test, winner: Uchiha Hikaru!"

The teacher announced the results, and Uchiha Sasuke finally snapped out of his daze, looking around at everything with a blank expression.

What is this...

"Idiot Sasuke, you've been controlled by that guy Uchiha Hikaru using genjutsu!" Naruto's shout brought Sasuke back to his senses.

Yes, he's fighting Uchiha Hikaru!

Then...then he saw a pair of...

Three-tomoe Sharingan?!

How is this possible?! That woman has a three-tomoe Sharingan?!

Sass was on the verge of collapse, his eyes fixed on Uchiha Hikaru, his face full of disbelief.

It's worth noting that his older brother, Itachi Uchiha, the number one genius of the Uchiha clan, was eight years old when he awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan, setting a record for the Uchiha clan at that age.

But this woman...

Sass clenched his fists, his Sharingan eyes, adorned with tomoe, fixed intently on the light, as if another tomoe would appear in his eyes at any moment.

"The Uchiha clan's situation is rather complicated. If you'd like to know more, I can take you to the Duel Tower's library to look up information after today."

The voice of light resonated in his heart once more. Sasuke took two deep breaths and stepped off the field, but his eyes remained fixed on Uchiha Hikaru, ignoring even his best friend, which made Naruto quite jealous...

"Sixth-grade midterm practical test, Group 3, Hinata Hyuga versus Suigetsu Hozuki..."

……

“The fighting outside is already raging, yet you can still remain so calm.”

In the Mizukage's office, Mei Terumi, having finished reviewing all the intelligence from various battlefields, rubbed her temples with a headache and looked helplessly at Yoru Mizuki, who was standing by the window overlooking Kirigakure.

"Something's happened in Kumogakure. The Fourth Raikage is probably under that guy's control, and the whereabouts of the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails have been exposed. I guess that guy will come knocking on our door soon."

"Is there a problem?" Night's gaze shifted from the seemingly playful duel at school, and she said with a smile, "You don't believe in Shisui's strength?"

"I just……"

Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment, then sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation: "You should know about Shisui Uchiha's situation, right? If he does something with Obito Uchiha, it will probably cause a lot of trouble!"

"Even if you have the power and confidence to resolve everything, just sitting and watching these things happen could lead to disaster..."

“Ming, you should know my goal.” Night spoke slowly: “Whether it’s Obito or Shisui, they are just playing a game between us. In this game of chess that is about to begin, their purpose is to further pressure the other side.”

"I don't know what that guy from the Underworld is planning, but I'm ready to face him."

Yoru spoke calmly, and under Mei Terumi's stunned gaze, the blue light flashing in Yoru's eyes began to transform into a deep, mysterious black.

"Therefore, in this king-versus-king match, I will not lose, and there will be no so-called upset."

Chapter 266 The Mark of Eight Thousand Spears

"Sass here!"

Inside the Ninja Duel Tower, Naruto looked at Sasuke, who was silent and trembling, with a pained expression, and then glared at Uchiha Hikaru with some annoyance.