Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

"Hiruzen, what do we do now? Should the assessment continue?"

Standing by the window, Uchiha Kagami frowned slightly. What had just happened was too unbelievable. First, Senju Hisami suddenly appeared and activated the Nine-Tails Card...

Then, the Nine-Tails, which should have broken free of its seal, was pulled back into the Tailed Beast Card once again. Not only that, the torn Tailed Beast Card repaired itself into two identical cards.

"Let's wait and see."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, his brows also furrowed, his expression shifting between light and shadow, took a deep drag on his pipe, and turned to look at his childhood friend behind him.

"Danzo, go prepare the driver."

"But the outcome is still undecided."

Danzo's expression tightened upon hearing this. Although there were two Tailed Beast Cards in the arena, there were still three people standing there. Announcing the end of the assessment at this time would be unfair.

"It'll be over soon. The teacher's daughter is no match for those two women."

He shook his head slightly, a bitter smile appearing on Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips. He wasn't familiar with Mito Uzumaki, but he had dealt with Hikaru Uchiha quite a few times.

He felt a deep-seated fear of this woman whose real age he didn't know.

Of course, this is inextricably linked to his childhood experiences.

During his childhood, Hiruzen Sarutobi had the opportunity to study secret techniques under Gin Uchiha at his own expense.

However, his private tutor wasn't very responsible, often working sporadically and sometimes even asking Uchiha Hikaru, who had nothing else to do, to substitute for him.

Uchiha Hikaru, who wasn't good at dealing with children, naturally didn't know his own strength when he hit them. Several times, the F6 almost had to leave with the grandmother who was beckoning them in a daze.

If it weren't for Senju Itama's decent medical ninjutsu, we wouldn't even know who the current Hokage is.

Therefore, after the F6 members learned their respective secret techniques, they dared not set foot in the Uchiha Gin residence again, for fear of being slapped by their master's wife and sent to reunite with their great-grandmother.

At that time, they only thought of Uchiha Hikaru as a ninja with some strength, but as their understanding deepened, they increasingly felt that this mysterious teacher's wife possessed unfathomable strength, far beyond that of an ordinary Jonin.

"If it's her, Senju Hisama really has no chance against her. I'll go make preparations now."

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, a barely perceptible flash of shame and indignation crossed Danzo's eyes. As a child, he had been frequently mocked in public by Hikaru Uchiha for practicing his "butt-jutsu" (a form of martial arts technique).

Unfortunately, he was no match for that woman and could only bury this humiliating experience deep in his heart, waiting for the moment when he successfully transformed. Danzo vowed to take back all the dignity he had lost.

Inside the arena, Mito Uzumaki and Hikaru Uchiha, each holding a Tailed Beast Card, turned their attention, after a brief moment of bewilderment, to the culprit who had caused the current situation.

"Little girl from the Senju family, it seems you've gotten yourself into big trouble."

Playing with the Nine-Tails Card in her hand, which radiated a strong Yang Release power, Mito Uzumaki's beautiful eyes were half-closed, her tone carrying a hint of amusement.

The current Konoha can't even control one Tailed Beast Card, and now there are two. If they are not managed properly, these Tailed Beast Cards will become a hot potato, something that is difficult to handle.

"This is Konoha's business, what right do you, an outsider, have to meddle?"

Senju Hisa raised an eyebrow, sensing the sarcasm in Mito Uzumaki's tone. As long as Kurama remained trapped, it was an outcome she could accept. As for the fact that the Tailed Beast Cards had become two, that suited her perfectly.

On one hand, each Tailed Beast Card represents a powerful Tailed Beast Rider. Now that there is a second one, Konoha will welcome a second Rider, which is the best thing for the village.

On the other hand, given the current situation where the three are vying for two Tailed Beast Cards, her chances of becoming a Tailed Beast Knight will greatly increase.

"How can I be considered an outsider? Don't you think so?"

Mito Uzumaki smiled and shook her head, then turned her gaze to Uchiha Hikaru, who was examining the Tailed Beast Card in her hand, and asked meaningfully,

"Hmph! You philandering cat."

Uchiha Hikaru gritted his teeth and snorted coldly, pulling his attention away from the Nine-Tails card in his hand that was radiating a chilling chakra aura. His face darkened as he angrily cursed...

"No matter what connection you two have, I'm determined to get the Tailed Beast Card."

Senju Hisana, sensing the tension emanating from the two women and not wanting to get involved, gently shook her head. She then pulled out two kunai bearing the Flying Thunder God mark, her expression turning extremely serious.

To support the crumbling edifice of the Senju clan, Hisa Senju must become an indispensable force in the village.

"Didn't your parents teach you that children shouldn't interrupt when adults are talking?"

Uchiha Hikaru, already in a bad mood, turned his head with a gloomy face, his black pupils instantly turning a chilling crimson. Senju Hishima, locked onto by the intense eye power, tensed up, but showed no intention of backing down.

"I have reasons why I have to become a knight, please forgive me."

Facing Uchiha Hikari, whose eye power was no weaker than that of the Uchiha brothers, Senju Hisa was on high alert. Many years ago, she had a brief encounter with the black-haired girl before her, but she had only witnessed the girl's mastery of Amaterasu, which far surpassed that of Uchiha Izuna.

Unexpectedly, after his "sacrifice," he had the chance to compete against Uchiha Hikaru again, which could be considered as making up for his past regrets.

whoosh-

Senju Hisana struck first, launching two Flying Thunder God kunai at Uchiha Hikaru one after the other. Her figure broke through the spatial barrier, transforming into a dazzling blue light and disappearing from the spot.

Uchiha Hikaru raised an eyebrow slightly. Although her dynamic vision was strong, she couldn't see through space. However, she was very confident in her reflexes.

Not to mention Senju Hisama's Flying Thunder God Technique, even if it's just a seashell that's released in an instant, she can react to it immediately.

As expected, Senju Hisa, who approached Uchiha Hikaru using the trajectory of the Flying Thunder God Kunai, was greeted by the opponent's mocking crimson eyes the moment she appeared.

"What to do, what to do?"

Senju Itama, sitting in the audience, paced anxiously, watching his eldest niece, who was being held in mid-air by Uchiha Hikaru's eye power.

I told her not to continue participating, but she wouldn't listen. Now look what happened, she's angered Uchiha Hikaru, and she's in for a world of hurt.

"Don't worry, Xiao Guang isn't a bloodthirsty person. That white-haired guy will at most get a lesson, but his life won't be in danger."

Uchiha Gin glanced at the anxious Senju Itama beside him and said in a lazy tone, "..."

"But what if?"

"Don't worry, as long as there's a breath left in me, I can bring you back to life."

"What if he stops breathing?"

"No problem. Even if you're completely dead, I can still give you a reanimated version of a bull or horse that doesn't need to eat, drink, or relieve itself, and can work year-round without rest."

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"Stand still!"

Looking with satisfaction at the white-haired girl before him, imprisoned by his eye power, Uchiha Hikaru's lips curled into a slight smile. The unintentional disdain he revealed deeply stung Senju Hisami's heart.

The Uchiha clan is inherently evil!

Senju Hisana gritted her teeth, her mind racing through the contents of the Uchiha Manual she had compiled over the years, many of which contained methods for dealing with the current situation.

"ha!"

Just a few breaths later, a glint of light appeared in her eyes. With a low growl, Uchiha Hikaru was astonished to find several chaotic streams of chakra surging within the white-haired girl's body, frantically attacking the important acupoints of her various meridians.

"Pfft~"

Under the impact of her own controlled, volatile chakra, a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of Senju Hisa's mouth, but stimulated by this intense pain, she successfully regained control of her body.

She tossed a shuriken, which Uchiha Hikaru dodged to the side, while Senju Hisama took the opportunity to retreat and create distance. A faint blue light emanated from her palm as she covered her full breasts. As life force was infused into her, her pale face gradually regained its rosy hue.

"As expected of Tobirama Senju's daughter, she acts with such decisiveness."

Instead of taking advantage of her weakened state, Uchiha Hikari nodded with admiration. "She made the right choice in such a short time and was able to inflict such heavy damage on her own body. This girl has a bright future ahead of her."

"Huff, huff."

Senju Hisa was slightly out of breath. If it weren't for the Senju physique, what she had just done would have been tantamount to suicide for an ordinary ninja.

"Your strength is so great, why have you always remained in seclusion?"

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After suffering a loss at the hands of Uchiha Hikaru, Senju Hishima's doubts deepened.

Logically speaking, with such formidable strength, the other party could have easily replaced Madara Uchiha after his disappearance, becoming the new leader of the Uchiha clan, and further seizing control of the village to become the new ruler of Konoha.

"I'm doing it my way, it's none of your business!"

Uchiha Hikaru curled her lip; she had no intention of wasting her time on something as unattainable as power.

She lived her entire life for only one person.

The Uchiha clan definitely has some ulterior motives.

Senju Hisama didn't believe Uchiha Hikaru's nonsense. His answer not only failed to dispel her concerns but actually deepened her suspicions.

It seems as if an invisible hand is controlling everything behind the Uchiha clan.

"Let's abstain."

Ignoring Senju Hisama's fluctuating expression, Uchiha Hikari spoke calmly. She hadn't gone too far out of respect for Senju Itama; otherwise, it wouldn't have been a simple restraint.

"Absolutely impossible."

Taking advantage of the brief pause in their conversation, Senju Hisama, having successfully recovered most of her injuries, stood up. Her gaze sharpened as she looked at Uchiha Hikaru, whose brow was slightly furrowed. She then clasped her hands together, forming a dazzling array of hand seals.

A dense aura of water-style chakra gathered around her. Uchiha Hikaru raised an eyebrow, surprised that the girl's water-style chakra skills were quite impressive.

"Since you insist on this, then we'll have no choice but to make you lie down."

Uchiha Hikaru shook his head regretfully, a flash of red light in his eyes, and a chilling gaze swept out, engulfing Senju Hisama in the distance.

"A true ninja will not fall to the same move twice."

Senju Hisama immediately averted her gaze from Uchiha Hikaru, her hand seals moving even faster. Under her control, countless water droplets condensed in the air.

"Water Release: Water Barrage"

Raising a delicate hand, water droplets in the air rapidly condensed at Senju Hisami's fingertips. The next second, water cannons, like bullets, poured out, sweeping towards Uchiha Hikaru in the distance.

Facing the dense barrage of water bullets, Uchiha Hikaru showed no fear. His figure flickered and vanished from the spot in an instant.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

The water bullets, having missed their target, embedded themselves in the ground, creating a dense array of craters where Uchiha Hikaru had just stood.

Seeing Uchiha Hikaru dodge, Senju Hisama's face flashed with a smug look of triumph, and she fired her Water Dragon Bullets even more vigorously.

"What does she want to do?"

Relying on his exceptional dynamic vision, Uchiha Hikaru gracefully dodged the barrage of water bullets. As he twisted his body in mid-air, a hint of confusion flickered in his eyes.

Suddenly, she spotted something strange in the incoming water droplets, and her crimson eyes narrowed instantly.

Kunu?

Despite his doubts, Uchiha Hikaru acted swiftly, raising his hand to deliver a diagonal slap, deflecting the rapidly approaching kunai.

"You're just using these petty tricks to deceive people; it seems I overestimated you."

Shaking her hands, which were wet from striking the kunai, Uchiha Hikari shook her head dismissively. She had seen through Senju Hisami's petty tricks at a glance.

The reason the opponent went to such lengths to use the Water Bullet was simply to deliver the kunai bearing the Flying Thunder God mark to their side.

"Have we been discovered?"

Senju Hisami pouted, her tone carrying a hint of ambiguity. Uchiha Hikaru frowned upon hearing this; there was no resentment in her tone about her plan being exposed, but rather a relaxed air, as if her plan had succeeded.

"you"

Just as Uchiha Hikaru was about to say something, he suddenly felt a slight chill on his palm, and a look of horror immediately appeared in his eyes.

"Flying Thunder God Slash!"

The next moment, as a dazzling blue light shone from her palm, a white figure appeared before her. Senju Hisama, with a look of satisfaction on her face, held a short blade, its sharp tip pressed against Uchiha Hikaru's pale neck.

"So that kunai was just a cover; your real purpose was to get me into contact with the water-based bullets."

Even with Senju Hisami pressing her hand against his neck, Uchiha Hikaru's face remained completely expressionless. Instead, he observed the somewhat smug white-haired girl with great interest.

"There's nothing I can do. Your movements are just too agile. It's impossible to get close using ordinary methods, let alone strike with the Flying Thunder God mark."

Senju Hisama shook her head, her gaze falling on Uchiha Koga's still-wet palm, where a faint Flying Thunder God mark was visible.

In order to imprint the Flying Thunder God mark on Uchiha Hikaru, she specially incorporated the Flying Thunder God technique into her Water Release technique. This highly difficult operation is something that no one else in the entire ninja world could do except for her.

"You lost. Give me the Tailed Beast Card."

Even Senju Hisama, with her meticulous skill in integrating water-style techniques, was finding it difficult to keep up. Her head was throbbing with pain, and she forced herself to fight off the dizziness, signaling Uchiha Hikaru to hand over the Nine-Tails Card.

"Hmph! You think you've won?"

Ah Yin was right after all: Thousand Hands + White Hair = Utterly wicked to the point of pus flowing from the soles of your feet.

Uchiha Hikaru snorted coldly, and the tomoe in his eyes began to spin rapidly. Senju Hishima, seeing this, was greatly alarmed.

It's coming! The Uchiha clan's most hidden Mangekyou Sharingan, what exactly is that ability besides Amaterasu?

Just then, behind Senju Hisami, who was about to retreat, another voice suddenly rang out. Uzumaki Mito, who had been watching the spectacle for a long time, looked at Uchiha Hikaru, whose eyes were flashing red, with a mocking expression.

"To be completely fooled by a mere blonde girl, if I were you, I wouldn't have the face to stay by Gintoki's side." (End of Chapter)