Konoha's Hextech Ninja

However, in Uchiha Tetsuka's view, even if a genius like Yagami Yoruichi, who comes from a commoner background, has the best talent, her potential will not be very high without a great opportunity.

In this world, lineage can determine many things.

Even if a few exceptional talents manage to break free from the constraints of their bloodline, many more difficulties await them.

In terms of ninjutsu inheritance alone, geniuses from ninja clans have a significant advantage over geniuses from commoner backgrounds.

Without access to learn various ninjutsu, even the most gifted person will quickly become mediocre.

Perhaps Yagami Yoruichi was very talented, but in Uchiha Tetsuo's eyes, Hatake Kakashi was the 'formidable enemy' he had to take seriously.

But just as Uchiha Tetsuka was about to challenge Hatake Kakashi, Might Guy beat him to it and extended an invitation to challenge him.

"Kakashi, let's have a thrilling battle of youth!" Might Guy made his signature exaggerated expression, jumped in front of Hatake Kakashi, and shouted, "If I lose, I'll run a hundred laps around Konoha on my hands!"

Kakashi Hatake, looking exasperated, said helplessly, "Guy, stop with these weird rules! I never agreed to a duel with you!"

"No physical combat? Then let's have something else!" Might Guy seemed completely oblivious to Kakashi's refusal, and continued, "What? What? A contest of shuriken throwing distance? Or a contest of who can throw more shuriken within a set time? Tell me, I can't wait! Anything is fine!"

"Kai is such a character," Kurenai whispered in Yoruichi Yagami's ear, trying hard to suppress the urge to laugh out loud.

"I wonder why he's targeting Kakashi." Yagami Yoruichi was also somewhat relieved that she hadn't been targeted by Might Guy because of her status as the 'top student'.

Although Yoruichi Yagami doesn't discriminate against Might Guy's seemingly unconventional style of doing things, she couldn't stand being constantly harassed and dueled by Might Guy like Kakashi Hatake.

The main problem is that Matt Kai is too persistent; if you don't agree to his demands, he'll keep pestering you.

If he agrees too easily, he might even issue more than ten duel invitations a day, which is unbearable for anyone.

"It's because of his reputation. Before he even enrolled, Kakashi's reputation had already spread. He was widely recognized as the most outstanding genius in recent years, but you surpassed him." Kurenai Yuhi tilted her head slightly to look at Yoruichi Yagami, her eyes shining.

I have good judgment; I picked the best one right away!

Kurenai thought proudly to herself.

"No matter how capable I am, I still have to listen to you. If you ask me to come with you, I have to obediently come over," Yagami Yoruichi teased with a smile.

Hearing Yagami Yoruichi's words, Kurenai Yuhi blushed and said coquettishly, "You make it sound like I'm very domineering! I didn't ask you to do everything I say!"

"Alright, alright, it's what I want to hear." Yagami Yoruichi changed the subject, pointing to the other side: "Kakashi is teasing Guy again."

Chapter 54 Kakashi Hatake's 'Pretending'

"Rock, paper, scissors!"

Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy both extended their hands at the same time.

One scissors, one paper; Kakashi Hatake wins.

Upon seeing the result, Might Guy immediately broke down in tears, shouting, "That's what youth is like, full of regrets! Since I lost, after school today, I'll run a hundred laps around Konoha handstand!"

"Hey, hey, you didn't listen to a word I said!" Kakashi Hatake's face darkened. "I didn't agree to that ridiculous bet!"

Might Guy seemed to completely ignore Kakashi Hatake's words, continuing to weep and wail to himself, muttering incomprehensible things like "youth" and "diligence."

For a moment, the playground was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

"Kakashi." Uchiha Tetsuka finally found an opportunity, stepped forward, and said to Hatake Kakashi, "I also want to challenge you, is that alright?"

Despite being ranked above him, Uchiha Tetsuka remained polite and did not display the arrogant attitude typical of the Uchiha clan.

However, this attitude is only applicable to those who are stronger than oneself.

If it were an ordinary classmate, Uchiha Tetsuka would never even look at them properly.

This is a common problem among the Uchiha clan.

If you can't subdue him, never expect him to treat you like a human being.

"Another challenge..." Kakashi Hatake looked at Tetsuka Uchiha with some helplessness and said, "Even if you want to challenge a strong person, shouldn't you go find Yoruichi? She is the top student, and I am only the second place."

"What I want to do is a battle without restrictions on the rules." Uchiha Tekka's implication was that ninjutsu was allowed, and he did not believe that Yagami Yoruichi was stronger than Hatake Kakashi.

Despite this, in the 'no-rules sparring' after the last semester's final exams, Yagami Yoruichi defeated Hatake Kakashi in a clash of ninjutsu, demonstrating a strength far exceeding everyone's expectations.

However, according to Uchiha Tetsuo's concept of 'bloodline theory', Kakashi Hatake, who has the support of the Hatake clan's heritage, should have surpassed Yoruichi Yagami's strength after just one winter break.

"What makes you think that Yoruichi's progress is slower than mine?" Kakashi Hatake looked at Tetsuka Uchiha with suspicion and said, "You all saw our fight last semester. I've been training with Yoruichi all winter break, and her progress is much faster than mine. If we fight now, I'll only lose faster."

"Huh?" Uchiha Tetsuka was taken aback. "Isn't he a commoner ninja? Could he possibly have learned more ninjutsu? As for that modified Water Wave, you should have already figured out how to counter it after all this time."

Upon hearing Uchiha Tekka's words, Hatake Kakashi did not answer immediately, but instead looked at Yagami Yoruichi with a questioning gaze.

"Tell him, it's fine." Yagami Yoruichi waved her hand and said, "My teacher never told me to keep it a secret."

With Yoruichi's permission, Kakashi Hatake turned his gaze back to Tekka Uchiha and said calmly, "Yoruichi's teacher is Lady Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin! You don't think that Lady Tsunade's disciple is unqualified to learn ninjutsu, do you?"

Kakashi Hatake didn't say much about Kosuke Maruboshi, only mentioning Yoruichi Yagami's status as Tsunade's student.

"Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin?" Uchiha Tekka's pupils contracted sharply as he immediately realized that he had underestimated Yagami Yoruichi.

It's true that commoner ninjas often lack access to learning ninjutsu, so even if they have talent, it's difficult for them to realize it.

But if you can find a great teacher, that would be a completely different story.

To take a recent example, Minato Namikaze, who was a few years ahead of them, is a typical example.

Because of his outstanding talent, he was noticed by Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and taken under his wing. From then on, he soared to great heights, becoming a Jonin at just over ten years old.

Now that Yagami Yoruichi has also become Tsunade's apprentice, she obviously can no longer be regarded as an ordinary commoner genius.

After hesitating for a moment, Uchiha Tetsuka looked at Hatake Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, I still want to challenge you first. Since you said Yoruichi is stronger than you, if I am not your opponent, then I am certainly no match for Yoruichi."

It's a perfectly normal idea to start with the weakest thing.

Kakashi Hatake, somewhat exasperated, glanced at Nobuyuki Imai, who was watching the scene unfold without intervening, and could only say to Tetsuka Uchiha, "Fine, if you lose..."

"If I lose, I will teach you my family's Fireball Jutsu," Uchiha Tetsuka said without hesitation, offering his bargaining chip.

Seemingly fearing that Kakashi Hatake might have reservations, Tetsuka Uchiha quickly explained, "Although the Great Fireball Technique is a ninjutsu of the Uchiha clan, every ninja who masters the Great Fireball Technique is qualified to teach this ninjutsu to others."

Of course, it also needs to be approved by the village.

But for the Uchiha and Hatake clans, this small matter would naturally not pose any obstacle.

“That’s not what I meant…” Kakashi Hatake shook his head and said, “What I meant was, if you lose, don’t bother me anymore. It’s also very troublesome for me if people keep challenging me.”

"Okay." Uchiha Tetsuka's expression was somewhat displeased, but he still readily agreed.

……

"Who do you think will win?" Kurenai Yuhi whispered in Yoruichi Yagami's ear.

Without a second thought, Yagami Yoru replied, "Of course it's Kakashi."

Having trained together for the entire winter break, Yagami Yoruichi knew all too well how much Kakashi Hatake had improved during that time.

In terms of strength, Kakashi Hatake, who is only six years old at the time, already has the strength of an elite Chunin, and even close to that of a Special Jonin.

If it weren't for Yagami Yoruichi's overpowered abilities and her good fortune in meeting Maruboshi Kosuke, from whom she learned a few ninjutsu, she really wouldn't have been able to suppress Hatake Kakashi.

Uchiha Tetsuka's talent is quite good, and with the Uchiha bloodline, he will likely become a powerful Jonin in the future.

But compared to Kakashi Hatake, he's far inferior.

As the two were talking, the battle between Kakashi Hatake and Tetsuka Uchiha had already begun. After a brief period of probing, Tetsuka Uchiha quickly found an opportunity and unleashed the 'Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique', attempting to achieve a decisive victory.

However, the massive fireball swept across, only hitting one of the decoys.

Through a winter break of intense training and sparring, Kakashi Hatake not only improved his proficiency in taijutsu and ninjutsu, but also made significant progress in his grasp of timing in battle.

Instead of engaging in a ninjutsu duel with Uchiha Tekka, he used a simple substitution jutsu to dodge Uchiha Tekka's all-out fire jutsu, then suddenly appeared from the opponent's blind spot and pressed his short sword against Uchiha Tekka's throat.

"You lost." Kakashi Hatake's cold voice rang out, and Tekka Uchiha's body instantly stiffened.

Chapter 55 Development Progress of Chidori

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Kakashi Hatake's easy victory over Tetsuka Uchiha.

Kakashi Hatake defeated Tetsuka Uchiha without using any ninjutsu, relying solely on simple taijutsu, swordsmanship, and a well-timed substitution jutsu.

However, the fighting power he displayed was significantly stronger than when he fought against Yoruichi Yagami before the winter break.

Even Nobuyuki Imai, the teacher, was momentarily stunned.

In the instant that he dodged the fireball and suddenly appeared, Kakashi Hatake's burst of speed made Nobuyuki Imai feel that he himself had difficulty reacting in time.

This skill level... is this really a first-year student at a ninja academy?

Some quick-thinking individuals would unconsciously think of it.

If Kakashi Hatake is so strong, yet he admits he's no match for Yoruichi Yagami, then how strong must Yoruichi Yagami be, the top student?

Seeing Kakashi Hatake's performance, Asuma Sarutobi, who had originally wanted to step forward, retreated back into the crowd.

After a winter break of intensive training, Sarutobi Asuma thought that under his older brother's guidance, his strength had improved by leaps and bounds, surpassing his classmates.

He originally wanted to challenge Yoruichi Yagami, defeat her in front of everyone, teach her a 'lesson', and win Kurenai Yuhi's favor.

But seeing Kakashi Hatake's performance, and combined with Kakashi Hatake's evaluation of Yoruichi Yagami, Asuma Sarutobi was instantly relieved that there was Uchiha Tetsuo, that stubborn guy, who had paved the way ahead.

If you foolishly jump out to challenge Yoruichi Yagami, there's a very high chance you'll end up getting beaten up instead of showing off.

He wanted to show off in front of Kurenai Yuhi, but he never wanted to get beaten up by Yoruichi Yagami in front of Kurenai Yuhi; that would be too embarrassing.

Sarutobi Asuma silently resolved in his heart that he should not challenge Yagami Yoruichi lightly before he was absolutely certain of his success.

Not only should you not stand out, you should also hide your strength as much as possible so that Yagami Yoruichi won't notice you.

……

While chatting with Kurenai Yuhi, Yoruichi Yagami suddenly felt a gaze fall upon her.

Looking up, I caught a glimpse of Sarutobi Asuma hurriedly turning his head.

"What's this guy plotting now?"

Yagami Yoruichi was puzzled, but didn't pay much attention to it.

Sarutobi Asuma's identity is troublesome, but that's all it is.

If they don't know what's good for them, then teaching them a lesson is enough.

Unless someone dies or Asuma is crippled, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't personally deal with him over such a childish squabble.