Chapter 113 Shisui's Amazing Strength
Mugetsu introduced the level of the Group A students as they walked.
Mugetsu introduced Group A's overall level as they walked.
"The students in Group A had already completed their Chakra control training by the second week of special training. Since then, they've mainly focused on refining that control, learning the Body Flicker Technique, and improving both Taijutsu and Ninjutsu."
"Group A's progress has been the fastest, and their strength is the highest among all the groups. Most are Fourth Grade students or graduated Genin, followed by a few Third Grade and First Grade students."
"There are First Grade students in this group? How could they possibly reach this level?" one teacher asked in disbelief.
With the ability to tree climb, water walk, and even use the Body Flicker Technique, these students would be considered formidable even among Genin. The idea of a First Grade student meeting those standards was hard to believe.
"That First Grade student must be Uchiha Shisui from your class, Mugetsu-sensei. If it's him, then maybe it's possible," Ueda Aya said.
Outside of Shisui, she couldn't think of any other First Grade student capable of such feats.
Mugetsu nodded.
Though Shisui's reputation as a prodigy was well-known within the Academy, many Chunin teachers still doubted any First Grade student could truly reach this level. Even top students from the Second Grade wouldn't normally come close.
It was only because Mugetsu had a solid reputation and good relationships with the staff that no one openly accused him of favoritism. Otherwise, some might have suspected he had simply placed Shisui into Group A using special privileges.
Hiruzen Sarutobi simply smiled and stayed silent. He didn't know exactly how strong Shisui had become, but the battle in which Shisui had previously defeated Asuma was proof enough he belonged in Group A.
"Number 17, Uchiha Shisui, and Number 18, Raido—prepare for battle."
Mugetsu and the others arrived just in time to witness the match.
"It's Raido. I taught him before he graduated—he was an excellent student," said a teacher who had earlier doubted that a First Grade student could keep up here. His tone carried pride; after all, it was rare for a former student to perform before the Hokage.
He knew Raido's strength well. Back in school, he had been strong, and after graduating and training as a Genin, facing a First Grade student should have been an easy win.
Raido, however, felt no such confidence. The moment he heard his opponent's name, he felt a headache coming on.
There was no doubt in his mind—he was going to be eliminated in the first round. Still, he decided he would at least lose with dignity.
Taking a steady breath, Raido walked to the battleground and formed the confrontation seal with Shisui.
From the sidelines, the teacher smiled. "Look at Raido's calm expression. He seems confident about this match."
The nearby instructors nodded in agreement.
Most of them trusted Mugetsu's character enough to believe Shisui belonged in Group A—but defeating Raido? No one expected that.
To them, this wasn't a contest. One was a First Grade student who had completed just one semester; the other was a trained Genin. With the same special training, the outcome should be obvious. Even if Kakashi himself had just finished one semester, they would still expect Raido to win.
Mugetsu simply smiled, saying nothing. Shisui's performance would speak for itself.
Hiruzen stroked his beard and chuckled, curious to see the teachers' reactions when Raido lost.
"Battle start!" Mugetsu called.
Whoosh!
Raido launched forward instantly with the Body Flicker Technique, a Kunai in hand, aiming directly for Shisui. He knew Shisui's strength, so he skipped any probing attacks and went all in from the start.
"Raido still hasn't changed—he doesn't know how to pace his attacks," his former teacher remarked, shaking his head.
But then something unexpected happened—Shisui vanished at the last second, leaving Raido striking only empty air.
Raido didn't falter. If Shisui couldn't dodge that, the fight would have been over already. Spinning quickly, he threw a Kunai behind him—only for Shisui to shift slightly and dodge with ease.
"He's even faster than Raido…" the teacher murmured, stunned.
Raido responded by hurling a handful of Shuriken, then forming seals in quick succession. Clone Technique—four clones surrounded Shisui, leaping into the trees and constantly switching positions.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Claw Crimson!"
Shisui dodged the Shuriken, inhaled deeply, and exhaled a stream of fire. Shuriken followed, enveloped in flames—small fireballs raining down toward the trees where Raido and his clones hid.
Boom! Boom!
The flaming projectiles punched holes through the trunks. In an instant, every tree targeted collapsed, all of Raido's clones vanished, and his real body fell to the ground, barely unharmed.
"Is this… really a First Grade student?" Several Chunin were stunned.
Even most Genin couldn't unleash a Fire Release with such destructive power.
"Raido still has a chance—Ninjutsu isn't everything. Taijutsu is equally important," Raido's teacher thought. Shisui's Ninjutsu might be exceptional, but at his age, surely his Taijutsu couldn't be equally refined—and Raido's specialty was close combat.
But instead of pressing with Ninjutsu, Shisui closed the distance.
Raido scrambled up, engaging in a flurry of strikes.
Though taller and more solidly built, Raido was quickly driven back. To the astonishment of the watching teachers, Shisui's Taijutsu was just as sharp, his movements precise and relentless.
Raido's teacher blinked, rubbed his eyes, and looked again—twice—before finally accepting what he was seeing.
"Uchiha Shisui wins."
Unable to withstand the assault, Raido was forced down and defeated. Mugetsu announced the result.
The teachers stood in stunned silence.
Was this child training since birth? The strength Shisui displayed was beyond exceptional for a First Grade student.
"Shisui is the most diligent student in Class One," Mugetsu said calmly.
Other students had only begun full-day training during this special program, but Shisui had been at it for far longer, training in the South Border Forest daily—and even coming to Mugetsu's place at night for additional practice.
"All of you should learn from Mugetsu and create more teaching miracles," the Third Hokage said with a chuckle, clearly enjoying the shock on the other teachers' faces.
"Number 19, Asuma, and Number 20, Uchiha Obito—prepare for battle."
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