Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 110 Higashino Shinichi, please fight! (13/16)

"Even...even the Hyuga clan's Jonin lost?"

"What was that metallic ability just now? It couldn't even penetrate the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist? That's outrageous!"

"His physical skills, strength, speed, and endless stream of insidious tricks... Is this guy really a samurai?"

"His strength is terrifying, and his methods are so despicable that there are no bottom line. I'm afraid there are very few Jonin in the village who can take him down with certainty."

"Should we ask those powerful figures for help? Jiraiya-sama? Orochimaru-sama? Or Tsunade-sama?"

The suggestion was immediately countered by someone nearby: "Have you forgotten the mission requirements? Thirty years old or under! The three legendary ninjas are well over that age!"

"Yeah, and there's this age limit too! He must have done it on purpose! He knows he can't beat a truly experienced peak expert, so he set this condition! So cunning! So despicable!"

"What about Jonin Hiashi? Jonin Hiashi is the head of the Hyuga clan, with his strength..."

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Before he could finish speaking, someone interrupted him: "What are you thinking? It's precisely because Hiashi is the head of the Hyuga clan that he won't easily get involved."

"Then... what about Jonin Minato Namikaze? If it's Jonin Minato Namikaze, then it'll definitely work!"

Mentioning that name rekindles hope in the eyes of many.

Minato Namikaze, a genius Jonin of Konoha, is said to have mastered the top-tier Body Flicker Technique. Last year, he also learned the Rasengan, which is the best choice to deal with this kind of brute force and strange defense.

However, another bucket of cold water was immediately poured on: "Don't even think about it. Jonin Minato left the village two days ago with his Team 7 to carry out a long-term escort mission. They won't be back anytime soon."

"What?!"

"Damn it! That guy! He must have done his research beforehand! He knew Minato wouldn't be here! How despicable! How insidious!"

"Impossible, right?"

"Hmph! Why not? Jonin Minato just left, and he's here right after. What a coincidence!"

The murmurs grew louder, but a sense of anxiety and helplessness spread through the crowd.

People looked around and suddenly realized that, below the threshold of thirty, what Konoha could openly offer...

Despite having top-tier combat power that was absolutely certain of suppressing the monster in the arena, they seemed to be struggling for a moment.

Why don't you think of me?

I'm not even thirty yet.

In a certain spot in the stands, Fugaku Uchiha stood with his arms crossed, silently listening to the noisy discussions of the crowd around him.

As the head of Konoha's largest clan, he was naturally aware of the strength of the younger generation within his clan, and he also knew that he and several of the clan's elite members fully met the age requirements. However, not a single villager present thought of the Uchiha clan.

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha also keenly noticed that on the high platform, the Third Hokage's seemingly casual gaze, which swept across the entire arena, had more than once fallen on the Uchiha clan's seats, and on him.

Fugaku Uchiha sighed inwardly. He understood the meaning behind it and knew that this was an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village and to demonstrate their power.

Although the method was not what he wanted, but...

Thinking of this, he slowly loosened his arms, leaned forward slightly, and prepared to get up.

"Whoosh!"

A figure moved even faster than him, like a light falling leaf, gracefully descending from the stands and standing firmly in the center of the arena, opposite the composed Yixin, and at the focal point of countless astonished gazes.

His short, dark hair fluttered gently in the breeze, and his face held its usual gentleness, yet with a quiet sharpness that was more pronounced than usual.

"Shinichi?!"

"Shinichi Higashino? What... what's he doing here?"

"He's a Chunin! He even lost to a Jonin, he..."

"That can't be right, how old is he?"

The unexpected appearance of the newcomer caused an uproar more intense than ever before.

Many people know this boy, the most dazzling genius in Konoha in recent years, the champion of the Chunin Exams of Sunagakure, the developer of the Rasengan, a top-level chef, and a best-selling manga artist. He has too many accolades to list.

But at this moment, with two senior Jonin defeated in succession, his Chunin status and overly young face made most people's first reaction be astonishment and confusion.

After Shinichi appeared, he ignored the murmurs of the crowd and quickly walked to Hyuga Hizashi, who was kneeling on one knee with his right arm hanging limply at his side.

He crouched down, and his hands immediately glowed with a soft, vibrant green medical chakra light, which he skillfully covered on his right arm, which was swollen and in excruciating pain. He began to examine the meridian damage, stop the bleeding and relieve the pain, and guide the dislocated bone fragments.

Upon seeing this, many viewers suddenly realized what was happening, then breathed a sigh of relief and began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"Oh, so he went to treat Jonin Hizashi. You gave me quite a fright."

"I knew it! Shinichi is a genius, but he's still too young. Give him a few more years, and he'll be able to easily..."

"Hmm, your medical ninjutsu is also quite proficient. No wonder you are praised as a genius by many doctors at Konoha Hospital."

Hyuga Hizashi felt the warmth and relief from the pain in his right arm, raised his pale face, looked at the boy who was focused on treating him, and said in a low voice, "Thank you for your help, Shinichi-kun."

Although he had heard of the genius's many achievements, this was his first time meeting him in person.

This act of rushing to his comrade's aid without hesitation after the battle, even though they were strangers, gave him a more direct understanding of the rumors about the other party's emphasis on comrades and gentle nature.

"Senior, you're too kind." Shinichi continued working with his hands, instructing, "The damage to the meridians and bones in your arm is quite severe, especially the finger bones and elbow joint. For the next month, please be sure to avoid using your right hand for high-intensity chakra circulation and taijutsu training. Go to the hospital for regular check-ups, and cooperate with medication and physical therapy. Once the bones and meridians have healed, there should be no aftereffects that affect the precision and power of Gentle Fist."

Hyuga Hina nodded, keeping these words of advice in mind.

Seeing that the initial treatment was complete, Shinichi withdrew his medical chakra and slowly stood up.

He didn't leave, but instead looked at the burly samurai Isshin in front of him, who was leaning on his sword and had a bored expression on his face.

He then turned to face the platform, took a deep breath, and his clear, firm voice echoed throughout the arena: "Third Hokage! Konoha Chunin, Shinichi Higashino, requests to fight!"

Wow!!!

After a brief silence, a sound wave more intense than ever before exploded!

"What?!"

"He's volunteering for war?! He really wants to fight?!"

"What a joke! Your opponent is a monster who defeated two Jonin in a row!"

"Shinichi! Don't be impulsive! You're still young!"

"Even if he's a genius, this is going way too far!"

"The Hokage wouldn't agree, would he?"

Shock, confusion, worry, and even doubts that he was young, arrogant, and overconfident came from all directions.

Even the few who had initially held some hope were now wavering. It seemed that there was an insurmountable gap in strength between the Chunin and that monstrous samurai.

Fugaku Uchiha sat up straight again, his gaze even more scrutinizing.

Hyuga Hizashi also looked up abruptly at the back of the boy who had just healed him and was now standing tall, challenging the powerful samurai. His pale face was filled with astonishment and confusion.

Kurenai Yuhi, in her position at Team 10, clenched her fists nervously, while Tsunade frowned as well.

Although this brat was quite strong, and his talent and wit had repeatedly amazed him, he had almost no chance of winning based on the strength this samurai had shown.

Standing between the two, Shizune's expression was completely different from theirs. After the initial shock, a strange look, a mixture of memories and firm belief, gradually replaced her worry.

As she looked at the boy's back on the field, the scene from the final practical assessment of the Ninja Academy several years ago involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

Despite almost everyone being pessimistic about his chances, Shinichi overwhelmingly defeated Kakashi, who was hailed as a genius at the time.

"If it were Shinichi, he would definitely win!"

Shizune suddenly spoke up, saying the same thing that Ryu had said four years ago.

"Um?"

Tsunade and Kurenai Yuhi both turned to look at her in astonishment, not understanding where this sudden, almost blind confidence came from.

"Shinichi... really..." Kurenai couldn't help but ask softly, even though this companion had repeatedly surpassed her understanding and was a recognized genius.

But standing opposite her was a monster samurai who had just defeated her powerful father and a Jonin of the Hyuga clan!

Will we win?

"We will win!"

Silent nodded.

On the high platform, Koharu Tsurugi's brows were furrowed into a tight knot, and she almost couldn't help but rebuke this ridiculous behavior.

Mitokado Homura also looked disapproving and glanced at the Third Generation.

Faced with this almost unanimous wave of doubt, Shinichi Higashino seemed oblivious, calmly gazing at the Third Hokage on the high platform, awaiting an answer.

"allow!"

A moment later, only one word was uttered, yet it resonated deeply.