A gentle breeze swept across the training ground, stirring up clouds of dust.
Li Huo watched as his opponent, rubbing his arm and getting up somewhat disheveled, understood perfectly.
Li Huo knew he was riddled with weaknesses. Having just transmigrated from a law-abiding citizen of Earth,
it was utterly absurd to try and contend with a ninja raised from childhood as a killing machine.
Moreover, the rewards from his cheat system couldn't perfectly solve his current predicament.
Only by playing to his strengths and avoiding his weaknesses could he find a sliver of hope in this adversity.
"This isn't even a high-level match, why is it so difficult?"
Li Huo assumed a fighting stance, his eyes blazing with intense fighting spirit.
Logically speaking, two Uchiha boys standing here had already received their clan's training and were considered by their clans to be potential ninjas.
This duel was merely a formality, and judging from the abilities the two boys had displayed in this match, they were already qualified.
The reason the teacher hesitated to announce the end of the duel was that the Third Hokage had temporarily taken over the refereeing duties.
He wanted to see just how far these two Uchiha boys could go.
On the training ground, the two boys had progressed to the taijutsu (physical combat) stage.
Having experienced the power of Li Huo's attacks, the opponent clearly chose a more flexible offensive approach.
He skillfully dodged Li Huo's attacks and waited for an opportunity to wear him down.
Li Huo understood his opponent's tactics and couldn't help but feel a chill, muttering to himself,
"You really can't underestimate any minor character. Am I, a soul-type player, really that cautious?"
It was time to put the plan into action.
"First, create an opening for him, then lure him in."
With this in mind, Li Huo feigned an empty fist, actually gathering power, ready to react swiftly once his opponent attacked.
But to everyone's surprise, his opponent seemed to have anticipated this, quickly withdrawing.
"You underestimate me too much. Is that all the tricks you have?"
He spoke while awkwardly beginning to form hand seals.
"Wait! This seal is...! Third Hokage, please stop him!"
A Chunin instructor hurriedly exclaimed.
The Third Hokage, however, calmly stopped everyone, for he saw no panic on Li Huo's face, but rather an unprecedented focus.
"Come on, Uchiha boy, let me see your strength."
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" A massive fireball hurtled towards Li Huo.
"At this distance, even the Sage of Six Paths couldn't save you! Accept defeat!"
The scorching fireball hurtled towards him, but Li Huo merely uttered a casual remark.
"See, it's showing its aftereffects!"
The scorching flames exploded, the thick smoke dissipated, leaving only a charred tree stump on the ground.
The Chunin instructor stood up in astonishment.
"Substitution Jutsu? Impossible! I didn't even see him form the hand seals!"
The Third Hokage paused for a second, then said calmly,
"His hand seals were very fast. See, the duel is about to end."
The opponent, who had just unleashed the Great Fireball Jutsu and whose chakra was completely drained, was also incredibly shocked.
"Where? It's not around, it's not in the sky, it must be..."
In an instant, a faint chakra fluctuation came from the ground, and a small, pale hand emerged from the soil.
The tiny hand gripped the opponent's ankle like a steel clamp.
Then, Li Huo instantly exerted his strength, dragging his opponent into the ground, leaving only his head above ground.
Li Huo's figure silently appeared, placing his hand on the opponent's head, and calmly uttered:
"Earth Release: Heart Decapitation Technique"
"You lost, loser. What's your name?"
Without further words, the Chunin instructor naturally stepped forward to announce:
"Uchiha Li Huo and Uchiha Aotian are both accepted."
And he freed Aotian from the Earth Release.
"Now, form the Reconciliation Seal."
Li Huo chuckled:
"Your name suits you quite well, Uchiha Aotian. I'm very unhappy to meet you. Don't do this again next time."
Uchiha Aotian revealed a resentful expression.
"Li Huo, you just wait! I'll make you pay!"
Just as Li Huo was about to leave the arena, a spiky-haired man pounced on him with lightning speed.
It was Obito.
"Idiot Li Huo! What are you doing! Why are you trying to look so cool?"
"Rin is asking me about you right now! How could you do this?!"
Looking at Obito, who was already "secretly in love" with Rin, Li Huo was speechless again.
He then turned and walked towards the direction of the Uchiha clan's territory, which he remembered.
After watching Li Huo's duel, the Third Hokage leisurely returned to his office.
"Excellent chakra control, genius-level hand seal speed, excellent tactics, but conversely, zero practical combat experience."
"This Uchiha brat is interesting."
Thinking of this, the Third Hokage slightly raised his left hand.
"Yue, go and investigate Uchiha Li Huo's personal information."
A gentle breeze swept by, as if nothing had happened.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that the Hokage's direct ANBU were resolutely carrying out his orders.
Meanwhile, Li Huo returned home, briefly familiarized himself with the surroundings, and then began to organize his gains from the day he had transmigrated.
Opening the system panel, the first thing that caught his eye was a prominent system notification:
*You have a reward. Please claim it promptly.
Li Huo then remembered that he had casually patted Ao Tian's head.
"Claim!"
[Ding! Head-patting D-rank ninja: Uchiha Ao Tian, please choose one of the following rewards]
"50,000 yen"
"Neck support U-shaped pillow"
"The Complete Collection of Trash Talk"
He decisively chose money; he already knew Ao Tian wouldn't give him anything good.
After reviewing his day's gains, Li Huo spread out paper and pen and began to plan for the future.
Ten days until the Ninja Academy officially opens.
Firstly, the current weaknesses are taijutsu, chakra reserves, and kunai throwing.
Chakra needs to be cultivated slowly, but taijutsu and kunai throwing training needs to be prioritized early.
Tomorrow, I must buy new ninja tools and weights, intensify my taijutsu training, and find a taijutsu partner.
Li Huo thus meticulously planned out the training schedule for the next ten days, forming a complete plan.
At the same time, in a mansion within the Uchiha clan compound,
Ao Tian was complaining to his parents.
"Mom and Dad, you have to avenge me!"
Although Ao Tian was a bad person, he didn't lie, and he told his parents the whole story.
Ao Tian's father trembled with anger. Ao Tian initially thought it was because he had been wronged that his father was so angry.
But to his surprise, his father roared...
"Who told you to talk about him like that! You did something wrong and still challenged others, and after losing, you even called your parents? Is that all the petty person you are?"
"Apologize to Li Huo tomorrow!..."
This night was destined to be anything but peaceful...
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