Uchiha School Sword Art: Flaming Moon Leap!
Shiro Gen snapped his ninja blade through the air, and scorching flames curved off the edge like a crescent, howling forward.
HOO!!!
In a blink, the one meter arc of fire knifed across ten meters, then faded into the void.
[Fire Release Beginner (White)] -> [Fire Release Mastery (Green)]
[Swordsmanship Beginner (White)] -> [Swordsmanship Mastery (Green)]
As the two white entries rose to green, detailed knowledge of both flooded his mind on its own.
[Fire Release Mastery (Green): You gain a deeper, more complete understanding of Fire Release chakra, and the power of your Fire Release jutsu increases.]
[Swordsmanship Mastery (Green): You gain a deeper, more complete understanding of swordsmanship, and the power of your sword techniques increases.]
"This feels incredible."
"My talent for upgrading entries really is absurdly strong."
He tightened his grip on the hilt, stirred chakra through his body, and shifted it to the Fire nature.
FWOOM...
Heat roared up. Fierce flames surged to cloak the blade from base to tip.
"Uchiha-style sword art blends Fire Release with swordplay. It benefits from the double amplification of [Fire Release Mastery (Green)] and [Swordsmanship Mastery (Green)]."
"On top of that, I have the [Uchiha (Blue)] entry, which boosts Fire Release as well."
"With three entries stacked, the power of the Uchiha sword art far outstrips ordinary jutsu."
He slashed again. A three meter blaze swept out and crossed thirty meters in a breath.
With that kind of force, it could probably one-hit a typical chunin.
Shiro Gen's lips quirked in satisfaction.
With strength like this, when the academy opens tomorrow, he will easily defeat second-year Kakashi Hatake. Then he can claim the payment Setsuna Uchiha promised.
Shiro Gen was a transmigrant.
At first, realizing he had become an Uchiha rattled him a little.
The clan would be wiped out in the future.
But when he refined his first wisp of chakra at four years old, the worry vanished.
He discovered his golden cheat: a gift that let him see his own entries, obtain new ones, and learn how to upgrade them.
When he learned Fire Release: Great Fireball, he gained the [Fire Release Beginner (White)] entry and its upgrade paths.
Upgrade method one: learn more Fire Release jutsu.
Upgrade method two: practice Fire Release jutsu relentlessly.
Upgrade method three: create a brand new Fire Release jutsu.
Knowing he had a power like this, Shiro Gen understood that as long as he stayed alive, he was destined to grasp invincible strength and rewrite the future.
"Training Uchiha sword art will accelerate the upgrades of my Fire Release and Swordsmanship entries."
"Training genjutsu will push [Yin Release Beginner (White)] forward."
"Once [Yin Release Beginner (White)] upgrades to [Yin Release Mastery (Green)], I can awaken a one tomoe Sharingan."
"Too bad my parents' relics left so few genjutsu. [Yin Release Beginner (White)] has been stuck for too long."
"But after I beat Kakashi Hatake tomorrow, I'll get a haul of Fire Release and genjutsu."
"Then [Yin Release Beginner (White)] and [Fire Release Mastery (Green)] will quickly rise to [Yin Release Mastery (Green)] and [Fire Release Control (Blue)]."
"With a one tomoe Sharingan on top, my strength jumps by a lot."
"And a six year old who awakens the Sharingan will definitely receive more resources."
"The Uchiha storehouses hold a trove of Fire Release and genjutsu. Before graduation, there's a good chance I awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan and reach Kage-class combat power."
"I can hardly wait."
...
...
The next day.
Shiro Gen studied his reflection for a moment.
He was only six, but his lips were red, teeth white, skin unblemished and bright, eyes clear and sharp. The looks were top tier.
If nothing went wrong, he would grow into a very handsome man.
He also saw his entries displayed over himself.
[Exceptional Intellect (Purple)], [Uchiha (Blue)], [Fire Release Mastery (Green)], [Swordsmanship Mastery (Green)], [Yin Release Beginner (White)]
One purple, one blue, two greens, one white. Five entries in all.
Except for [Uchiha (Blue)], the other four could be upgraded through study.
Which meant knowledge mattered a lot.
"The academy library should still be open."
"After I beat Kakashi Hatake, I'll go take a look."
"Hope I can find something useful."
Murmuring to himself, Shiro Gen headed out.
Soon,
he came across a string of familiar faces.
Maito Gai, Sarutobi Asuma, Yuhi Kurenai, Nohara Rin, Uchiha Obito... and Kakashi Hatake.
With a faint smile, Shiro Gen walked straight over.
"Dead fish eyes, so you're the top of the school, huh."
At his voice, the crowd blinked, then grinned, ready for a show.
Kakashi had no interest in Shiro Gen.
But a stranger, a new first-year, had just slapped him with the nickname "dead fish eyes."
Tolerate that? Not a chance.
"What do you want?"
Kakashi's voice turned cold.
"What do you think?"
Shiro Gen drew his ninja blade and leveled it at Kakashi.
Then,
HOO!!!
Heat leapt up again, and blazing fire sheathed the blade.
Almost everyone present froze.
"Whoa, what is that?"
"Is that Fire Release?"
"Why doesn't he need hand seals?"
"That move looks awesome!"
"..."
Kakashi's pupils tightened, his face settling into seriousness. He knew exactly what this meant.
This Uchiha was strong.
Which suited him fine. Fighting weaklings never stirred his interest.
"So you want to challenge me."
"I accept. Come on."
He drew his short sword and took his stance.
"This isn't a challenge."
"It's just a job."
The moment the words fell, Shiro Gen vanished.
"So fast!"
Kakashi's eyes sharpened. He whipped his short blade up to guard.
CLANG!
The blade fell like a hammer, and flames billowed.
Power crashed over him. Heat blasted his face.
With a single strike, Kakashi went flying.
THUD!!!
He slammed hard into the academy wall and let out a pained grunt.
"Dead fish eyes, you're not up to it."
"One cut and you lose. Boring."