The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 187 Energy

Mizuki Haku's imposing aura swept across the entire area, accompanied by wind and snow.

The biting cold washed over everything like a tide, and despite it being the cool autumn weather, glistening snowflakes suddenly began to fall from the sky.

The long spear, held horizontally, produced sonic booms as it aimed directly at the crowd present.

More than ten Frost Dragon Knights, who landed in unison behind Mizuki Shiro, instantly occupied most of the selection arena, arrogantly and provocatively surveying the entire arena.

This startled the ninjas present, who were then enraged. Among them, the Uchiha clan members were the most intense and agitated. They didn't have the eloquence to curse, so they used actions instead of words.

In an instant, flames and frost, voices and dragon roars filled the air, making Hatake Sakumo and Might Guy realize that their current strength was truly insufficient.

With its powerful physique, sharp claws and teeth, and hard scales, the Frost Dragon, when charging, is a ruthless fighter jet below the Morning Star level. Paired with a knight sitting on its neck and chest, amidst the heavy shadows of spears, there is also the innate cold magic mixed in.

The combined power of the dragon and the human forces gave the elite Jonin of the Uchiha clan with their three tomoe a very strong sense of compulsion.

Fire Release or Lava Release, a fierce fire dragon gradually covered the sky with ice and snow, and the scorching sea of ​​fire spewed from the mouths of Uchiha ninjas melted the ice and snow.

The rising steam carried intense heat, causing the weaker combat ninjas in the vicinity to quickly move away.

Only in the center of the arena, around Mizuki Haku, who rode a dragon with a spear, was the wind and snow still swirling.

The fact that the clansmen had a slight advantage in a battle against opponents of similar strength made Mizuki Haku nod in satisfaction, especially since the opponents were from the Uchiha clan, which made him even happier.

Even among the Uchiha clan, the ones who can closely follow the leader are still the Frost Dragons—the Mizuki clan!

"That's a bit arrogant!"

Uchiha Hikaru surveyed his surroundings and discovered that the powerful members of the Uchiha clan around him were mostly in high positions in various places.

At this moment, she only had four newly promoted Morning Stars at most. Facing the Moon-level Mizuki Shiro, they might be defeated even if they went up together, let alone in a one-on-one fight.

Among the entire ninja army, the only ninja who could consistently defeat Mizuki Haku, besides herself, was Uzumaki Minako.

Later, a Uchiha of the Morning Star level couldn't stand Mizuki Haku's arrogance and was sent flying by the Frost Dragon King after only a few rounds on stage.

The stark difference in strength meant that no matter how much resentment others felt, they were unwilling to step onto the stage and become stepping stones for the other side.

(Damn it, this is supposed to be a solo performance by the Uchiha clan, why are these people showing up?!)

Despite their resentment, the Uchiha clan harbored no ill will towards Mizuki. Instead, they gazed at the imposing Frost Dragon seated beneath them, filled with deep envy.

Under the subtle influence of Uchiha Takeo, the idea that the strong should occupy more territory and should be respected swept through the ninja world.

The rule that the strong should not attack the weak without cause is deeply ingrained in people's minds, and the Uchiha Police Department is not one to sit idly by.

"The combination of a human and a dragon is really a bit cheeky."

Having roughly guessed what everyone was thinking, Uchiha Hikaru didn't have any intention of bullying the weak. Like many combat ninjas, his attention was focused on the significance represented by the new ninja clan, the Frost Dragon Knights.

The existence of Frost Dragon implies the existence of Flame Dragon and Fire Dragon. If the Uchiha with Flame Release and Lava Release were to be infused with the power of Flame Dragon bloodline, it would be a significant development.

The Mizuki clan, whose only skill is Ice Release, what resources do they have to compete with the Uchiha?

How powerful would the Uchiha clan be back then?

With many wonderful visions swirling in their minds, most of the Uchiha clan's thoughts were no longer on the ninja army, but drifted to the Konoha Academy of Sciences and to the Academy's director, Uchiha Muneki.

(This headmaster is useless! He gives away the good stuff to outsiders instead of his own clansmen. I must take his place when I get back and bring benefits to the Uchiha clan!)

The Morning Star Uchiha, who was sent flying, is having his injuries repaired by healing magic.

The warm magical energy greatly improved his slightly pale complexion.

Compared to medical ninjutsu that consumes one's own life force to accelerate the healing of injuries, the magic of the Magic Continent is undoubtedly much gentler.

Therefore, even though the Frost Dragon King's powerful blow had left the Morning Star Uchiha seeing stars, he still had the strength to curse the innocent Uchiha Muneki in his heart.

"What a bunch of cheapskates."

"It is precisely because of you all that His Majesty has been unable to conquer the mere Magic Continent!"

Mizuki Shiro, who had been mocking everyone, found it rather boring and put the Dragon Rider Lance back into the Frost Dragon King's weapon pouch.

He leaped off the dragon's back, landing lightly and silently on the ground. Facing the three Morning Star Uchiha who were casting disapproving and angry glances at him, he waved away the Frost Dragon King, beckoned to them, and laughed, "You three, come here!"

"I don't mind being ganged up on by the weak!"

"Even without the Frost Dragon King, you are still no match for me!"

"Arrogant!"

"presumptuous!"

"Arrogant!"

It would be strange if the Uchiha ninja could tolerate such blatant provocation. Three figures attacked from three directions towards Mizuki Haku, who had drawn his longsword.

"The Realm of Ice and Snow!"

The cold shout accompanied the surging wind and snow, and the three swift figures of the Morning Star Uchiha slowed down instantly.

"cut!"

The icy blue sword energy transformed into three crescent-shaped beams of light, slashing towards the three Uchiha, none of whom attempted to dodge.

With their hands moving rapidly, the Flame Release and the heavy, solid Lava Release transformed into fiery dragons that spewed from their mouths. The remaining Uchiha drew their long swords and unleashed a chilling, snow-white blade of energy!

Three pairs of scarlet Sharingan eyes were fixed on Mizuki Haku. If the opponent made the slightest mistake, a series of genjutsu would be used to control him until he died!

The battle quickly reached its climax.

The nearby Uchiha ninjas all revealed their Sharingan, replicating the combat experience and skills of the strong fighters.

As long as they are not killed, any Uchiha who awakens their Sharingan will become stronger and stronger.

Sakumo Hatake and Might Guy stood nervously not far away, watching the clash of swords and the collision of fire and ice, their hearts filled with excitement—they wanted to become such strong people!

"Although it was said to be a one-man battle, I actually borrowed the power of the Frost Dragon, well, it can't really be called borrowing."

Uchiha Hikaru's Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan became even clearer, revealing an invisible yet tangible connection between Mizuki Haku and the Frost Dragon King, causing a change in the chakra within Mizuki Haku.

It is a novel energy formed by the fusion of chakra and magic under the bond of bloodline. It is stronger than chakra in strengthening the body and is also superior in ice-type ninjutsu or magic.

As for other elemental ninjutsu, their use was completely cut off.

(End of this chapter)