The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

"You only benefited from being looked down upon; it doesn't count as real skill."

Sasuke clenched his fists, staring coldly at Hyuga Zechen, his tone tinged with sarcasm.

If thinking this way makes you feel better, then so be it.

Sasuke felt as if he had punched a cotton ball when faced with Hyuga Zechen's indifferent tone.

"Sasuke...Naruto..."

Just then, Sakura's shouts came from outside the woods.

Outside the forest, Kakashi and Sakura stood side by side, searching for their companions.

As footsteps sounded, three figures emerged from the woods, causing Kakashi to show a look of surprise.

"Kakashi, Jonin, I'm here to report for duty."

Before Kakashi could ask any questions, Hyuga Zechen tossed the mission scroll in front of him.

After unrolling the scroll and browsing through the mission details, Kakashi's eyes narrowed sharply. He knew perfectly well that there was no intention to request assistance from Konoha.

However, the Hokage Building mark and mission number on the mission scroll cannot be faked.

Is this Zabuza's scheme?

Impossible. Let alone the fact that he's already a rogue ninja, even the Hidden Mist Village couldn't possibly fabricate information that could fool the Hokage Building.

Then it can only be...

"The Byakugan is the most effective counter to the silent killing techniques of the Mist Ninja. I'll have to trouble you this time."

After countless thoughts flashed through his mind, Kakashi put away the mission scroll with a backhand and smiled at Hinata Sawa.

There's a high probability that Zabuza will attack tomorrow. Kakashi was already worried about not being able to protect Naruto and Sasuke, so having another strong ally would be ideal.

One is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and the other is the last surviving member of the Uchiha clan. If either of them were to encounter a problem, it would cause a major upheaval in Konoha.

As for who forged the letter requesting help, Kakashi already had a general idea in mind. Once he returned to Konoha, the answer wouldn't be difficult to find.

"Kakashi, in order to verify the effectiveness of our special training during this period, I propose that we have a few matches."

Just as everyone was preparing to return to their residence, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly spoke, his eyes fixed intently on Hyuga Zechen.

Sasuke Uchiha's inexplicable defeat at the hands of Hyuga Zetsu made him see Hyuga Zetsu as a target to be caught up with, and he spent a lot of time gathering information about him.

If such obstacles cannot be overcome, what right do you have to seek revenge on that man?

"……All right."

Kakashi, his lips twitching slightly beneath the mask, initially wanted to object. However, seeing Sasuke's resolute gaze and confident expression, and realizing Sasuke's own desire to ascertain Hyuga Zetsu's strength in preparation for tomorrow's battle, Kakashi ultimately agreed to Sasuke's request.

Anyway, with me watching over things, nothing unexpected should happen... right?

"I want to participate too!"

Naruto Uzumaki brandished his fists, his face flushed with excitement.

"I don't know what you mean by special training, but it sounds really intense?"

Hinata Zechen tilted his head slightly, a faint smile on his face.

If they are beaten too badly, will it leave a shadow in the hearts of these two destined children?

"Form the seal of opposition!"

With a low shout from Kakashi standing in the center, Hyuga Zetsu and Uchiha Sasuke each struck a pose reminiscent of the Valley of the End.

I hope Sasuke won't lose confidence because of this...

Having inherited Obito Uchiha's Sharingan, Kakashi, out of affection for Obito, valued Sasuke even more than his junior, Naruto. Therefore, having already foreseen that Sasuke would utterly defeat Kakashi, he could only silently pray.

"start!"

As Kakashi leaped high into the air, Sasuke simultaneously raised both hands, sending two kunai flying straight at Hyuga Sawatatsu's head and heart.

Mastering shuriken techniques?

Even without activating his Byakugan, Hyuga Zechen's powerful eyesight allowed him to see the translucent iron wire tied to the tail ring of the kunai.

"Shouldn't we stop showing off these kinds of children's toys?"

Hinata Zechen's right hand shot out like lightning, and his fingertips, enveloped in chakra, lightly touched the blunt side of the kunai above, causing the kunai to fall rapidly and crash squarely into another kunai.

Ding!

With a crisp metallic clang, the two kunai tumbled in mid-air before being tightly grasped by the clasped fingers.

"Hey!"

Sasuke exerted force with both arms at the same time, trying to take back the kunai, but no matter how straight the two iron wires were, Hyuga Sawa Tatsumi remained unmoved.

Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!

Seeing that he was at an insurmountable disadvantage in terms of strength, Sasuke decisively clamped the two iron wires between his palms and formed four hand seals. Crimson flames rose up in front of Sasuke and surged towards Hyuga Sawa at an extremely high speed along the two iron wires.

Chapter 16 Sharingan and Mangekyou Sharingan

Kakashi, standing to the side, nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval.

Compared to Naruto's straightforward and reckless fighting style, Sasuke Uchiha is better at adapting to changing circumstances in battle, which is more in line with Kakashi's fighting style.

As Hinata Zetsu was about to use his Body Flicker Technique to dodge the straight line of flame aimed at him, the two steel wires that had been taut on his kunai suddenly came to life and wrapped around his wrists.

Although this entanglement could be broken with a little effort, the brief delay was enough for the high-speed flames to completely engulf Hinata Sawatatsu.

She does have a bit of cleverness.

However, such cleverness is not enough to bridge the gap in strength between the two.

Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!

Hinata Zechen's mouth suddenly bulged, and a torrent of blue water gushed out, crashing into the ground and forming a circular wall of water that spiraled upwards, blocking all the incoming flames outside the water wall.

The Water Wall modified by the Second Hokage?

Kakashi, who was watching the battle, narrowed his eyes and recognized the origin of the technique.

A typical Water Wall Technique can only create a single wall of water directly in front. After being improved by the Second Hokage, it not only reduced the number of hand seals required but also created a comprehensive, all-around defense.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!

Once the raging flames subsided, Hyuga Zechen formed hand seals again, and a winding water dragon formed by a stream of water emerged from the rotating water wall, charging towards Uchiha Sasuke.

How can he form hand seals so quickly?

Sasuke's expression changed, and his chakra suddenly erupted as he sped off to his left, trying to avoid the ninjutsu's attack range.

"Can they escape?"

Under Hyuga Zechen's control, the giant water dragon seemed to come alive, chasing closely behind Sasuke. No matter how he dodged left and right, he could not shake it off, and the water dragon gradually closed the distance between them.

"Sasuke, run!"

Sakura, standing to the side, looked worried and couldn't help but shout loudly.

He's clearly playing cat and mouse!

With a somersault, Sasuke leaped high into the air, dodging the swooping water dragon. He glanced at Hyuga Zetsuki instinctively and was immediately enraged by the playful smile on the other's face.

If it were a little faster...

If only I could awaken the Sharingan of my Uchiha clan…

How could an opponent who has never even attended a ninja academy be so contemptuous and humiliating?

In his extreme anger, Sasuke Uchiha calmed down and fell into a strange state.

In battle, anger will only make you lose your mind. Only by calming down and concentrating can you possibly defeat your opponent.

This was what Itachi Uchiha taught Sasuke when he was teaching him how to throw ninja tools, and it suddenly appeared in Sasuke's mind.

If it were that man, he would surely be able to defeat his opponent in no time, right?

The thought of Itachi Uchiha caused Sasuke's pupils to constrict abruptly, and an incredibly cold chakra emanated from his eyes.

"it's over!"

Faced with an unavoidable target in mid-air, the water dragon opened its mouth wide, then suddenly closed it.

Under the immense impact of the crisis, Uchiha Sasuke felt as if everything in the world had slowed down. Facing the approaching water dragon, Uchiha Sasuke could see with perfect clarity the water droplets splashing from the dragon's body and the dragon's whiskers swaying slightly on its head, all of which were reflected in his blood-red eyes with exquisite detail.

Is it possible for the world to become so clear?

A ring of chakra suddenly enveloped Sasuke. The water dragon, which was originally impossible to avoid, revealed an opening due to the slowed vision. Sasuke curled up and rolled as the giant mouth closed, barely avoiding the water dragon's bite.

Sasuke rolled to the ground and slightly raised his head. His originally dark eyes had inexplicably turned blood red. Two tomoe appeared on his right Sharingan, while his left eye had a single tomoe that swayed slightly.

Faced with unprecedented pressure and driven by his stubborn refusal to lose to Hyuga Sawatatsu again, Uchiha Sasuke finally awakened his Sharingan.

"Is this the power of the Sharingan?"

After activating his Sharingan, Sasuke experienced a completely different level of clarity, which gave him an unprecedented surge of confidence.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

A massive fireball, now a third larger than before, erupted from Sasuke Uchiha's mouth, heading straight for the tumbling, rushing water dragon.

boom!

The collision of the two opposing chakras immediately produced astonishing fluctuations. Although the water dragon initially held an absolute advantage, breaking through the giant fireball's blockade after a brief stalemate, it was blasted in half by the second fireball that followed, letting out a low roar before dissipating unwillingly.

The white mist generated by the collision of water and fire instantly spread out, blocking the vision of both sides.

Sensing the impact of the surrounding environment on his vision, Uchiha Sasuke sped through the white mist, attempting to break free of its shroud.

Even the Hidden Mist Technique created with chakra cannot block the Byakugan's perception, but the Sharingan cannot do the same.

"Whoosh!"

However, more than ten water needles pierced through the thick white mist and hit Uchiha Sasuke with perfect accuracy, who had just taken a step. His originally smooth chakra flow was instantly blocked, and the pain from the pressure points caused his body's strength to be instantly drained. His legs went weak involuntarily, and his body fell to the ground in a very awkward manner due to inertia, sliding a full two meters away.

"Sasuke!"

When the fog cleared, what Team 7 saw was Sasuke Uchiha lying on the ground, and Hyuga Zetsu, whose hands were already in his pockets and who hadn't moved an inch from the spot the entire time.

The outcome is decided!