"Not Shikaku? It was actually a kid who saved Minji?"
"Who is that kid? Never heard of him. Is he a genius Shikaku discovered in the clan?"
"So young and already proficient in the Shadow Imitation Technique. The Nara clan has a bright future!"
"A genius! Without even entering the Ninja Academy, he has this level of skill. Our Konoha village is truly filled with talents!"
Having been on guard against Uchiha Fugaku, Yasuke didn't expect his Shadow Imitation Technique to save Hyuga Minji, gaining not only the gratitude of the Hyuga branch family but also admiration from the other clan ninjas present.
One must know, the ninjas from various clans attending the Hyuga family's banquet were all of the same level as Nara Shikaku and Akimichi Choza—big shots!
To gain the admiration of so many big shots, Yasuke's name would likely soon spread throughout Konoha, enjoying the reputation of a genius akin to Itachi.
Moreover, saving Hyuga Minji not only earned Minji's gratitude but also a look of appreciation from Hizashi.
Then, Hizashi exchanged a glance with Shikaku and silently nodded.
Hizashi knew that under Fugaku's sinister plan, being able to save Hyuga Minji was already impressive. He quickly tried to smooth things over for Yasuke by saying, "Brother Fugaku, since it was just a sparring match and not a life-or-death battle, there's no need to take it to the extreme. Let's consider our Hyuga clan defeated this time! But about today's incident, Brother Fugaku, you owe me an explanation later!"
"Hmph! An explanation, you say?"
"I'll give you one right now!"
Hearing Hizashi's words, Uchiha Fugaku snorted coldly, summoned Uchiha Sano, and said indifferently, "Sano, the explanation."
"Understood, clan leader!"
When Uchiha Sano attacked Hyuga Minji, he already knew the outcome.
However, neither Fugaku nor Sano anticipated Yasuke's unexpected intervention, ruining their plan.
To give the Hyuga clan an explanation, Sano gave Yasuke a vicious glance, grabbed a kunai, and stabbed it into his left palm, appeasing the Hyuga clan's anger. Just when Hizashi and others thought the Uchiha clan would retreat after this embarrassment, Fugaku suddenly turned his gaze to Yasuke.
"Shikaku, shouldn't you introduce the young genius behind you?"
"Nara Yasuke."
Shikaku replied calmly, raising an eyebrow and suppressing his anger, he asked, "What, Brother Fugaku, interested in another 'sparring' match?"
"That's right!"
Thick-skinned, a trait essential for politicians.
Almost as soon as Shikaku finished speaking, Fugaku responded, "I used to think that young geniuses only appeared in the Uchiha or Hyuga clans. I didn't expect the Nara clan to have someone with such talent. Shikaku, are you afraid your genius will get hurt?"
"Without hardship, there's no way to grow. Let Yuna give Yasuke some guidance!"
"Yasuke, please!"
With that, a young man named Uchiha Yuna gripped a kunai tightly, facing Yasuke with a fierce look in his eyes.
Uchiha Sano was Yuna's younger brother.
Because of Yasuke's Shadow Imitation Technique, Sano lost a hand. As an elder brother, Yuna couldn't let this go.
When the Uchiha clan targeted Yasuke, honestly, the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka clans were all angry. But there was no way out; the Uchiha clan's move was legitimate, and they had to accept it. Hearing Fugaku's words, Shikaku quietly asked Yasuke, "Yasuke, are you confident?"
"Uncle Shikaku, don't worry, I got this."
"Good! Then show them what you're made of, don't let the Uchiha clan look down on you!"
"Yes!"
With a cold smile, Yasuke faced the Uchiha clan's challenge without a hint of fear.
In fact, Yasuke felt slightly disappointed for not meeting Itachi this time!
Undoubtedly, boys like Hyuga Minji, Uchiha Sano, and Uchiha Yuna were the backbone of Konoha's new generation. But compared to geniuses like Itachi and Kakashi, they were far behind. If Yasuke wasn't confident in defeating them, how could he compete with monsters like Itachi and Kakashi?
Might as well just swallow his pride and die!
As Yasuke slowly walked to the center, ready to face Uchiha Yuna, not everyone believed in him.
"Shikaku, if I remember correctly, Yasuke is only four, right? How can a four-year-old possibly beat Uchiha Yuna?"
"Ah, the Uchiha clan's scheme is going to succeed again! It's a pity for the Nara clan's genius!"
"At most, Yuna will lose a hand, but Yasuke might not make it back alive!"
"There's no choice; the Uchiha clan is too powerful. The Fourth Hokage really needs to put them in check!"
Some lamented Yasuke's impending demise, while others were quietly angry at the Uchiha clan's aggressive behavior.
As Yasuke walked towards Uchiha Yuna, only Shikaku seemed confident. The others, including Choza, Inoichi, and even Hizashi, looked regretful.
Fugaku, appearing confident of victory, smiled towards Shikaku before the fight began and said, "Shikaku, just sparring seems pointless. Let's add a wager! If Yasuke wins, Yuna will give Yasuke the secret technique he's been practicing. But if Yuna wins..."
"Shikaku, would you be willing to offer the Nara clan's secret medicine?"
"What? Fugaku, aren't you being a bit unfair!"
The Nara clan's secret medicine was extremely precious, far beyond a secret technique in value.
Fugaku's wager was blatantly bullying the Nara clan. Shikaku had every right to be angry.
However, seeing Yasuke's subtle hand signal, Shikaku sneered and nodded at Fugaku.
Just as Fugaku raised a confident smile and prepared to announce the start of the match, Yasuke's words turned Fugaku's face livid!
"Lord Fugaku, I, Nara Yasuke, have a rule when sparring—I don't like bullying!"
"There seem to be many of your Uchiha clan's peers here. Let them come together, so your clan doesn't lose too badly!"
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