"Swish!"
Almost at the moment Setsuna reminded him, Fugaku instinctively jumped up, avoiding Itsuki's hand.
"Water..."
Fugaku frowned at Itsuki, in mid-air, his hands quickly forming seals, and a stream of flames shot downwards.
Below, a water column automatically rose to block the attack.
Amidst the billowing white smoke,
A figure slowly emerged from the water, looking at Fugaku with a smile.
He didn't mind Setsuna's reminder.
In fact, even without Setsuna's reminder, he couldn't have defeated Fugaku so easily.
After all, he was the Uchiha clan leader, his strength was undeniable. Even without revealing his Mangekyo Sharingan, his power had reached the Kage level.
However!
The real fun was about to begin.
Fugaku and Itsuki formed hand seals again simultaneously.
This time, their seals were completely different.
"Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
"Water Style: Water Wall!"
Facing the incoming flames, Itsuki used Water Style to block the attack.
In return, he used another Water Style technique.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A ferocious water dragon appeared, roaring as it charged towards Fugaku.
The massive water dragon, over a hundred meters long, displayed its might as it roared.
"Water Style again!"
Fugaku used the Body Flicker Technique to evade the attacks consecutively.
Although Itsuki's attacks were dense, they couldn't escape Fugaku's Sharingan.
He 'saw' them all.
"Truly amazing!"
Setsuna exclaimed, watching the two in battle.
Both of their strengths were exceptional.
Stronger than Setsuna at his peak, they were definitely among the top-tier ninjas.
Especially Itsuki.
He was continuously using Water Style!
As an Uchiha, if his Water Style was this strong, what about his Fire Style?
It's a pity the Uchiha clan wasn't united. Otherwise, there wouldn't be any room for the Third Hokage and the others to interfere.
If the Third Hokage heard this, he would probably also say: That's what I think too.
"Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!"
"Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!"
Just as Fugaku used a high-level Fire Style ninjutsu, Itsuki countered with a finishing move.
A massive amount of chakra surged.
One jutsu nearly drained the entire Uchiha inner lake.
Water, like a reversed waterfall, raged like a tsunami!
The Great Waterfall Technique!
Pouring down with the force of a waterfall.
It not only extinguished the Great Fire Annihilation in one fell swoop but also buried Fugaku entirely.
The range was too wide!
As long as he was on the inner lake, there was no escape.
Setsuna stared blankly, murmuring, "Such terrifying chakra reserves. Does this kid have Uzumaki bloodline? No!"
He shook his head, talking to himself.
Itsuki was Kagami's grandson.
Kagami was a pure-blooded Uchiha.
Itsuki's father was also pure-blooded.
His maternal lineage was also traceable.
There was absolutely no mixing with other clans, let alone the sensitive Uzumaki clan!
In all of Konoha, only Naruto Uzumaki possessed half Uzumaki blood.
But this amount of chakra, wasn't it too astonishing?
With a muffled sound, the Great Waterfall Technique crashed down, causing the ground to tremble.
Immediately after!
嘩啦啦!
Because of the Great Waterfall Technique, it started to rain in the surrounding area.
Itsuki floated calmly on the water's surface.
Even though the water was turbulent, he remained steady, his expression calm.
"Clan leader Fugaku, do you want to continue?"
He asked softly.
A figure slowly emerged from behind Itsuki, holding a kunai, gently sliding it across Itsuki's back.
"No need to fight anymore! Itsuki, you're truly strong!"
Fugaku sighed.
Itsuki smiled slightly and formed hand seals: "Release!"
"Bang!"
Itsuki disappeared.
Then...
嘩啦啦!
Countless lightning bolts, like electric snakes.
Fugaku's hair stood on end in an instant.
His eyes widened, and he stammered, "Lightning, Lightning Clone... and, Itsuki!!!"
Fugaku's teeth nearly shattered from clenching them.
You sly dog!
The battle is over, and you still have to shock me with a Lightning Clone.
Can't you act like a decent person?
Setsuna almost couldn't help but laugh.
Itsuki, sometimes you're quite adorable.
Of course, this was when he was dealing with others. If it were directed at himself, it would be too infuriating.
In any case, Setsuna couldn't accept it.
...
At the Fugaku household.
Uchiha Fugaku sat down with a gloomy expression, his eyes fixed on the young man drinking tea in front of him.
"This..." Itsuki hesitated, "My hobbies include beautiful women, and Clan Leader, your gaze always makes people feel uncomfortable, as if you want to strip them naked. It's too indecent. Why don't you find someone else, like Mikoto-nee..."
"Uchiha Itsuki, believe it or not, I'll kill you!"
Fugaku gritted his teeth.
This kind of thing was absolutely intolerable.
Itsuki shrugged and fell silent.
However!
Fugaku's attitude changed noticeably again.
Was this the benefit of strength?
Ninjas relied on strength, and the Uchiha valued it even more.
They often said: Speak with your eyes.
"Alright!" Setsuna sighed and said, "Tell us, Itsuki, what exactly brings you here?"
"Just consider me the winner from earlier!"
Itsuki asked curiously, "Did I just beat up Clan Leader Fugaku? Tsk tsk, I have another bragging right for the next time we drink and chat."
Setsuna chuckled, "You can only say you had the upper hand..."
He glanced at Fugaku.
He hadn't seen clearly how Fugaku had blocked the final Great Waterfall Technique.
It had clearly hit him...
There was a fleeting sense of danger within the water mist.
Fugaku was also hiding his true strength!
However, this was normal.
One was the Uchiha clan leader, the other a rising genius of the Uchiha. They were just sparring; they couldn't truly fight to the death.
"Also, Itsuki, you're not an adult yet, you can't drink, understand?"
"Sigh!"
Itsuki sighed and said with a hint of sorrow, "Life is but a fleeting few decades..."
"Get to the point!" Fugaku interrupted coldly, "Besides, others may only have a few decades, but you, I estimate at least a thousand years."
"A thousand years later, maybe people will still remember you, Uchiha Itsuki!"
The trouble you've caused, at least I'll remember it for the rest of my life.
Itsuki turned serious, "Clan Leader Fugaku, as the clan leader, please don't speak with such sarcasm. The title of clan leader is bestowed upon you by everyone, not for you to..."
"Ahem!"
Seeing the three tomoe in Fugaku's eyes, Itsuki coughed dryly.
He said honestly, "It's just a small matter."
"Speak!"
"I'm here to request a position."
"Oh!"
Fugaku subconsciously exchanged a glance with Setsuna.
Itsuki wanted to get involved in Uchiha's internal affairs?
During this sensitive period, did Itsuki also want to do something?
Fugaku maintained a calm expression, "That's rare, Itsuki. I remember inviting you to join the Konoha Military Police Force before, but you refused. Hehe, what position are you seeking? Squad captain?"
"Not for me!" Itsuki sighed, "It's for Itachi, that child... Sigh!"
Fugaku's eyebrows twitched.
His fists hardened once again!
Itachi?
Also, Itsuki, what's with that expression?
Setsuna also had a strange look on his face.
Seeing Itsuki's expression, it was as if he was Itachi's real father!
How could Fugaku bear this?
(End of this chapter)