Inside Konoha's training ground, ten contestants immediately launched attacks against the Uchiha prodigy.
"Speed is nothing to be afraid of!" Shen remained completely calm in his mind as he saw one opponent break formation and charge straight toward him.
He raised his right hand, instantly channeling his lightning chakra and vanishing from sight like a streak of lightning.
"The first one down!"
With fire chakra coursing through his fist, he smashed the leading contestant into the ground. The massive crater beneath the opponent was enough to illustrate the power behind that punch.
"Now then, who's next?"
Shen quickly activated his Sharingan, capturing the movements of the remaining nine opponents. Having selected his next target, he decided to try something new.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Two identical versions of Shen Uchiha appeared on the field. At his current level, he could only create two clones at most.
What do you expect from a six-year-old? Does he really stand a chance against someone like the heir?
"Wind Release: Tornado Hurricane!"
"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"
Shen and his clone unleashed their jutsu at the same time. As the Great Fire Annihilation erupted, the Tornado Hurricane caught the flames and spread them outward in a massive inferno.
The attack bore some resemblance to Lord Madara's legendary techniques—though without the same devastating force, thanks to Shen's still-limited chakra reserves.
The massive wall of flames created by these combined jutsu roared toward the remaining nine contestants. However, Shen never actually expected to defeat them all in one blow. During the technique execution, his original lightning-based chakra started shifting into wind chakra.
"Zzzzt!"
Six of the nine countered with Water Release techniques, dousing the flames before they could hit. The remaining three stood back, unable to replicate the feat, eyes locked on him like predators ready to strike.
A thick mist filled the air, obscuring spectators' view of the specific situation unfolding on the field.
"Blocking six nameless Genin isn't bad."
Initially, Shen had thought facing nine opponents might put him at a disadvantage. In reality though, this batch of Konoha ninja wasn't very capable. His original plan had been to use the Tornado Hurricane through Wind Chakra Mode for quick evasion if things went south.
"Another water vapor trick? What are the odds I'd get stuck in this kind of situation again? Guess I'll have to try *that* technique then."
Shen and his clone stopped channeling chakra for their jutsu simultaneously. After forming hand seals with his clone, he leaped high into the sky.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
His clone's wind jutsu propelled him even higher, though sadly without reaching the elevation achieved previously by Aiko.
"Hmm? With this much mist, what is Shen planning?" The Third Hokage pondered internally. From his perspective, Shen's agility combined with jutsu execution suggested he must have anticipated this exact scenario.
"Could it be using the mist as cover to defeat opponents one by one with the Sharingan?" Forming this hypothesis, he patiently observed every subtle movement on the battlefield. Soon, he noticed a small black dot shooting straight up into the sky, ascending higher and higher.
"!!!"
An alarm bell rang in the Third Hokage's mind as he stared blankly at this familiar scene.
On the other side, Kazushi stood up completely, recognizing this as clearly that famous [Palm Technique Striking from the Heavens], hurtling down from above.
"What is that brat trying to do? There are plenty of spectators here!"
Shen, already high in the sky, began his rapid descent while keeping his eyes locked on the practice field below. At that moment, his entire body was sheathed in rock, transforming him into a blazing meteor streaking downward.
"Everyone, stay alert!"
Remembering how the original Commercial Street had collapsed, Lord Third quickly rose to his feet and shouted orders. He felt immense relief knowing he had previously requested an upgraded barrier from Uzugakure.
"[Chidori Current!]" The figure-like meteor crackled with countless intense electric currents following a loud shout.
"[Uchiha Ninjutsu Ultimate Art: Meteor Fall!]" Roaring across the battlefield, Shen crashed into the ground with earth-shaking force.
In an instant, the ground became covered with fissures resembling a turtle's shell. Fortunately, the massive shockwave caused by the impact vanished as if sinking into the sea when it reached the edges of the arena.
Meanwhile, all nine competitors felt a tingling numbness coursing through their bodies once the Chidori Current's lightning met the mist. They hadn't even had time to assess what was happening before the sheer power of the falling meteor sent them flying.
"What's the status?!" Lord Third urgently asked members of the Barrier Unit upon swiftly arriving at the edge of the battlefield.
"Lord Third, although this time's impact was significantly stronger than what happened in the Commercial Street, we successfully blocked the force with the powerful barrier from the Uzumaki clan. Currently, only slight effects have reached outside the arena!"
Upon hearing the report, Lord Third immediately exhaled in relief. Fortunately, he had wisely foreseen the need for help and summoned reinforcements beforehand. Otherwise, if any spectators had been injured, he would've had to apologize to the entire population of Konoha.
"[Uchiha Ninjutsu Ultimate Art: Meteor Fall]?" After returning to Konoha's upper echelon area and ensuring no further issues, Lord Third began commenting to those around him. "He used Fire Release to react with the opponent's Water Release, creating dense mist for both cover and conductivity. Then, by expelling Wind Release downward, he gained even more altitude before falling. He coated his body with Earth Chakra to form a rocky exterior, and finally amplified the impact using an explosion of Fire Chakra. Now *that's* what I call the pinnacle of ninjutsu!"
"Skillfully using all five chakra natures with such precision—to strike the earth like a crashing meteor—that's something we've never seen before!" One of the ever-obsequious advisors chimed in, making Lord Third's face flush once again.
"Cough! Cough!" The embarrassed Hokage wished desperately for the man to just shut up already.
At this time, the audience seats were filled with spectators staring in stunned disbelief at the utterly ruined battlefield.
"Is this the same move that little Uchiha brat used to demolish the streets?" Tsunade spoke this rhetorical question with certainty; there was no room left for doubt in the face of undeniable facts.
"Didn't I tell you that guy was strong? He's my number one rival aside from becoming Hokage!" Nawaki declared enthusiastically, full of fighting spirit.
Indeed, anyone who dreams of becoming Hokage is usually straightforward and sincere—albeit often with a touch of wide-eyed naivety.
"In that case, Nawaki, you'd better work hard too!" Tsunade affectionately ruffled her younger brother's hair as she encouraged him.
"Who else dares to challenge me?" A roar rang out from the battlefield riddled with various cracks.
This voice was not unfamiliar to everyone present, since it belonged to none other than Shen—the only one still standing on the battlefield at this moment.
"The winner is Shen Uchiha!"
The referee immediately announced the result upon noticing a signal from the Third Hokage.
Who else could it be? Shen Uchiha, known as the ruthless one, had taken down nine Genin with a single strike and blown the battlefield to smithereens. All the Third Hokage wanted was for him to get off the stage ASAP.
"Referee, I can fight ten more!" I'm not done yet!" Shen shouted, activating the [Acting No Jutsu] again.
"I hereby announce that Shen Uchiha officially becomes a Chunin of Konoha!" The Third Hokage shot up in an instant and declared. His poor heart couldn't endure another attack like that Meteor Shower.
Who could guarantee the Barrier Unit would withstand the next human-shaped meteor?
[Uzumaki clan]: I've got this!
Hearing the news, Shen froze stiff. How did he suddenly become a Chunin? He hadn't even graduated from the ninja school yet, okay?
"Hokage Uncle, I have something to say—"
"Shen, I haven't dealt with you for sneaking into the exam venue yet!" The Third Hokage pretended to be angry and interrupted him.
"Okay then, referee, you continue."
Shen barely flinched — maybe for 0.001 seconds — at the old man's performance but quickly made his exit. If he didn't leave now, who knew if the old man would actually flip out? But there was no doubt his dad would drag him home for a father-son showdown.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, that's not fair! Why'd you blow my little secret?" Still muttering under his breath while walking away, Shen thought this generation's Hokage was truly despicable, bullying him — a good kid loved by everyone.
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