The next day at dawn.
After resting the whole day, Uchiha Yujin woke up early.
He wanted to find someone to train his taijutsu before class.
First, he ruled out Yakushi Nonō.
Facing Root's top spy, he basically had no chance of winning.
He needed to find an easy target.
Jumping from the balcony, Uchiha Yujin moved swiftly across rooftops and telephone poles.
Sweat began to form on his forehead as he finally saw his destination.
Also a major clan of Konoha, but treated much better and closer to the village center—the Hyuga clan.
As soon as he appeared at the Hyuga territory, a man with Byakugan suddenly appeared on the rooftop in front of him!
This guy's hands formed a Tai Chi-like starting stance.
"Kid, only walking on the ground is allowed here."
"Understood." Uchiha Yujin spread his hands and jumped down. "By the way, I want you to help me find Hyuga Neji from the branch family."
"Hizashi's son? Why are you looking for him?"
Uchiha Yujin thought for a moment and raised an eyebrow. "As a young generation of the Uchiha clan, I'm issuing a challenge to the Hyuga clan."
Hearing this, the other person immediately got angry!
Thanks to the influence of Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo, the Hyuga and Uchiha clans openly hated each other.
Now, being provoked by a kid, and challenged to face the son of the clan leader Hyuga Hizashi's younger brother—Hyuga Neji?
How could this be tolerated!
"Hmph, reckless Uchiha brat!"
"So, will you help me find him? Or should I go door to door myself?"
"Heh, just wait!"
"Whoosh!"
Almost instantly, the Hyuga ninja in front of Uchiha Yujin vanished.
Uchiha Yujin clenched his fist slightly.
If the taijutsu Chunin all moved this fast, then even his Great Fireball Jutsu would be hard to land.
In this ninja world, being a long-range fighter had clear weaknesses.
Even Itachi, who was fragile, could handle one-on-one against Sasuke and Killer B after being reanimated.
And it should be noted that Killer B had easily beaten Sasuke's taijutsu back then.
While Uchiha Yujin was still stunned, a familiar figure gradually came into view in the distance.
Hyuga Neji was slowly walking over, followed by a few clan members.
Neji's gaze was like a sharp blade, piercing directly into Uchiha Yujin's eyes.
His footsteps stopped right in front of Uchiha Yujin. The air between them seemed to freeze with tension.
Beside Neji, the Hyuga clan's members' eyes shone like torches.
They were not only here to support Neji but also to witness an important moment proving the Hyuga's strength over the Uchiha.
Uchiha Yujin said nothing. He only lifted his chin slightly, his voice calm, cutting through the silence around them. "So, when do we start?"
"Don't worry. This is a friendly spar, not a fight to the death."
Neji's pupils contracted slightly. With his childish pride, he couldn't accept such provocation. "We can start now! I'll break your hand!"
"Haha, so impatient."
As Neji's words fell, the surrounding Hyuga clan members spread out, forming a circle to create a stage for the duel.
Though the fight hadn't begun, the tense atmosphere between the two made the air feel heavy.
Hyuga Neji, carrying hatred for everything around him due to family division and being treated like a caged bird.
Uchiha Yujin, holding a "doomed to die" future in his heart after ten months, obsessed with increasing his power.
When these two faced off, it was truly a matter of life or death—no stopping until there was a result.
Neji's Byakugan was fully activated, veins twitching on his temples. His pure Byakugan were like an icy lake in winter—clear and cold.
Uchiha Yujin stood quietly, his Sharingan slowly spinning in his pupils.
The silent signal to fight was given!
Neji vanished from sight in an instant, leaving only a blur behind.
Uchiha Yujin's Sharingan spun rapidly, capturing every move Neji made.
At the last moment, his body dodged to the side. Neji's palm strike brushed past his cheek, leaving a sting.
Neji's attacks came like a storm, each strike hitting Uchiha Yujin's chakra points with deadly precision.
His Gentle Fist technique, aided by the Byakugan, was incredibly precise and lethal.
But Uchiha Yujin's Sharingan wasn't just for show. His body seemed to have a mind of its own, always reacting perfectly in the most critical moments.
Neji's Gentle Fist flowed continuously like water, while Uchiha Yujin's moves seemed a bit too conventional—clearly lacking much real combat experience.
And that was exactly the problem.
The gathered members of the Hyuga clan originally thought this would be a battle with no suspense. Many of them even wore contemptuous smiles.
But as the fight went on, their smiles slowly froze, replaced by shock and disbelief.
Uchiha Yujin not only could hold his ground against Neji, but at times, his counterattacks even forced Neji to retreat.
Uchiha Yujin's combat skills kept evolving during the battle. His body gradually awakened under extreme pressure.
Each strike he threw was more precise, and every dodge more fluid.
It was as if he found his own rhythm in the fight, each attack charged with unstoppable momentum!
This is the power of the Sharingan!
Copying Taijutsu!
Even though Uchiha Yujin didn't possess the Byakugan, which can see the chakra points inside a ninja's body, his copied moves still landed roughly where they needed to.
The fight heated to a fever pitch. Uchiha Yujin's fist suddenly struck towards Neji's chest. Neji's Byakugan instantly widened. At the critical moment, his palm blocked the blow!
But immediately after, Uchiha Yujin attacked again! This palm strike resembled the opening move of the Gentle Fist!
Neji's pupils contracted sharply.
How is this possible!?
How does this guy have endless strength?
Of course, Uchiha Yujin wouldn't tell Hyuga Neji about his godlike first-level gene unlock ability. A palm was about to land on Neji's chin!
Almost at the same time,
Uchiha Yujin's eyes narrowed! Suddenly, his movement changed, forming the sign for the Substitute Technique!
"Bang!"
White smoke dispersed, revealing Neji half-crouched on the ground, breathing heavily.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yujin stood on the other side, his gaze locked firmly on the man before him!
The head of the Hyuga clan!
Hyuga Hiashi!
"The speed of your hand signs is fast. Otherwise, that palm would have hit you," Hyuga Hizashi said calmly. Then, turning to several Chunin, he said coldly, "Are you just going to watch them mess around here?"
"Clan Leader, we—"
"Shut up!" Hyuga Hiashi looked very angry. He waved his hand sharply. "All of you, go to detention!"
Hyuga Hizashi then looked at Neji. "Including you!"
After finishing his orders, an out-of-place voice came from behind.
"Bullying kids is really boring."
Hyuga Hizashi frowned and turned around. "I am the head of the Hyuga clan, and also his father's older brother. I discipline him—what's wrong with that?"
"None of my business." Uchiha Yujin glared fiercely. "I'm saying you're bullying me, a kid! If I hadn't formed the hand seals fast enough just now, my arm might have been broken!"
"You brat." Hyuga Hiashi didn't expect this Uchiha kid to be so difficult.
But as the clan leader, he was good with words.
"Shouldn't you be older than Neji. So, you're bullying kids?"
At the same time, all the Yujin of the other universe watched this scene.
They all wondered, if it were them, how they would answer this question.
But Uchiha Yujin didn't respond.
He formed hand seals toward Hyuga Hiashi!
Muttering an incantation under his breath:
"Fire Style! Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Attacking the head of the Hyuga clan with a fireball?
No!
He released six consecutive Great Fireball Jutsus!
(The Sharingan consumed some chakra.)
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