I, a cultivator, ended up in the Naruto world.

Wow!

The blinding blue light nearly blinded Kouichi Uzumaki.

The excruciating pain from the fist felt like hitting a hardened iron wall.

He stared intently.

Yang Xiang's body was now covered by a thick layer of chakra armor, and the sharp blades that had formed on his hands were clearly visible and lifelike.

This form is...

Chakra Burst Mode?!

Turns out I... am really just average.

Although Yang Xiang had not yet made a real move, Uzumaki Kouichi felt as if countless huge slaps were hitting his face, making him dizzy.

He almost wanted to turn around immediately and stare at the Iwa ninja leader.

Didn't you say that only Tsunade of the Senju clan knows this move?

How can even a random brat with the Thousand Hands technique use such a large-scale secret technique?!

You're just trying to amuse me every day, aren't you?

Does your conscience not hurt? !

Even though the clan leader had warned him countless times that the Iwa ninjas harbored ill intentions, he never truly listened.

But in that instant, he suddenly regained consciousness.

With a last glimmer of hope, he steadied his breathing and asked Yang Xiang for confirmation:

"You... are you a Jonin from Konoha? How old are you?"

He once met a ninja from the Land of Water who had a baby face that could fool anyone.

just in case……

Yang Xiang looked at him with some confusion.

Does my face look old?

"A genin. Just graduated."

Uzumaki Koichi: "..."

Doesn't that mean...?

He dared not think about it too much, for fear that such a thought would completely extinguish the confidence he had cultivated through years of hard work.

Even though Yang Xiang's chakra burst mode looks much more flashy than his, it might just be that Senju has improved his technique over the years, or... it's just bluffing.

Instead of worrying and being afraid, it's better to experience it in reality.

Without further hesitation, Uzumaki Kou gathered power in his left fist, and pale blue chakra extended several inches from the tip of his fist, almost leaving his body.

A fierce hook punch suddenly slammed towards Yang Xiang!

To be fair, Koichi was indeed a genius.

He has already surpassed Tsunade in mastering the Thousand Hands Technique to this extent.

pity.

Yang Xiang remained calm, casually flicking out his right fist, which was also enveloped in blue light.

In comparison, the chakra light gathered on his arm was many times stronger than that of Uzumaki Kouichi.

The Whirlpool Clan members watching from the sidelines could even see the sharp, cold glint on the fist blade, and their skin felt a faint stinging sensation.

Before their fists even met, Kouichi Uzumaki already understood:

His incredible strength is superior to mine!

The blinding blue light engulfed his entire field of vision.

At the last moment, he followed his survival instinct, decisively withdrew his fist, and crossed his arms to protect himself.

At the last moment, Yang Xiang changed his fist into a palm and slapped Uzumaki Kouichi in the face.

I'm really afraid of hurting him if I use my fists.

With a muffled thud, Kouichi Uzumaki couldn't help but transform into a stubborn fish, swimming alone against the ocean current to the very end.

It traced an arc in the air before crashing heavily to the sidelines, raising clouds of dust.

"puff!"

He opened his mouth and spat out a jet of blood.

If he hadn't suddenly pulled his arm back, the slap wouldn't have landed on his face.

At that moment, he felt dizzy and as if he could hear his great-grandmother humming a nursery rhyme...

As Yang Xiang walked slowly towards him, he subconsciously moved back a little and hurriedly raised his hand.

Yang Xiang signed the seal of reconciliation.

"Thank you for your concession."

On the sidelines, the three Konoha members looked at Koichi Uzumaki with a sudden, unusual warmth in their eyes.

It was the look of someone finding their own kind.

You were slapped by Yang Xiang too.

From now on, we're all on the same side.

The more passionately the Vortex Clan members around us shouted just now, the quieter it became.

Because Yang Xiang held back, Uzumaki Kouichi was not seriously injured.

He hurriedly formed the seal of reconciliation, then covered his face and ran away, tears streaming down his face.

"I'm fine! I was just... careless!"

Are the Uzumaki clan... really that psychologically fragile?

Seeing him like this, Yang Xiang felt a pang of guilt.

Seeing that Uzumaki Kouichi had already slipped away, the Iwa ninja had no intention of lingering and quickly withdrew completely.

Didn't you see that slap just now?

If hitting a vortex makes this much noise, hitting us would be incredibly satisfying.

Before long, the training ground was empty.

"Is he... alright?" Jiraiya couldn't help but worry.

Based on his personal experience, Yang Xiang was truly ruthless.

He silently tightened the bandages on his face.

"It's alright, Yang Xiang knew his limits," Tsunade calmly replied from the side, drawing a resentful look from Jiraiya.

"Koichi was defeated? Was it Tsuna's doing?"

"Is that Jiraiya?"

"...You said it was a boy with a thousand hands, and he didn't even withstand a single move?"

The news quickly reached the shrine.

After hearing the report, Ashina Uzumaki remained silent for a moment.

The Uzumaki clan is now small in number, and Kouichi is the most talented child among the younger generation.

Unfortunately, his skill in sealing techniques is... well, it's hard to describe.

This child has the potential to become a strong person, but he's too straightforward.

There's something Ashina Uzumaki never mentioned to anyone: Koichi's sealing technique teacher was none other than himself.

This child may not cause any trouble in the ninja world, but he is enough to ruin his reputation in the education field.

Even so, being defeated in one move by a younger Senju boy is still a strange thing.

A child of the Senju clan?

Are they descendants of Hashirama?

What was Konoha's purpose in sending him here...?

Uzumaki Ashina momentarily overthought things, and then gave the order:

"Go, invite the Konoha envoy to the banquet in my name."

Just as the attendant was about to turn around, he called him back.

"No... Call Koichi over. I'll personally bring him to apologize in person."

As soon as Kouichi wiped away his tears, the red marks on his face wouldn't go away, and they stung when touched.

The waiter knocked on the door and conveyed the clan chief's decision.

no……

Who got beaten up?!

Do I have to apologize after hitting him?!

The rain kept falling, and the atmosphere wasn't very harmonious.

Guang slammed the door shut and mumbled, "I know."

He dared not disobey the clan chief and could only swallow his grievances.

The waiter had just returned to the shrine when he bumped into the Konoha group who had arrived at the gate. He had no choice but to whisper Koichi's situation to Ashina Uzumaki.

Ashina sighed inwardly.

When will this child truly grow up and take up the mantle of the Uzumaki clan?

He looked up at Yang Xiang in front of him.

As we just learned, it was this Senju boy who defeated Kouichi.

At this moment, the Konoha members are apologizing for the conflict at the training ground.

Look at other people.

He is strong, exceptionally talented, and has a calm and composed demeanor.

If only he were my grandson.

He casually waved his hand, telling the young people not to worry about it.

It was just a friendly competition between young people.

Without mentioning the relationship between the two villages.

This is also a good thing for the young people of the Uzumaki clan.

It's better than being constantly pampered by Iwa ninja.

Otherwise, when the time comes to pay the price, the Whirlpool Clan may not be able to afford it.

"So you're Tao Hua's grandson. The little girl from back then is now a grandmother."

During their casual conversation, Ashina Uzumaki learned about Yang Xiang's background and couldn't help but sigh.

His eye for talent has always been remarkable, so when he set his sights on Hashirama Senju, he naturally didn't miss out on Momoka Senju either.

Back then, he wanted his clansmen to marry Tao Hua, but unfortunately, the girl had other ideas and only accepted marrying into the family.

Otherwise, it would be Yang Xiang from the Whirlpool by now.