Tenshin cast a cold glance at the crowd before deactivating his Sharingan and stepping to the side.
At that moment, the usually silent Kimura Shiraishi spoke up, "It seems that Uchiha Tenshin's strength is quite impressive. Everyone, you better put in some effort!"
"Next match: Kakashi vs. Hyuga Tanaka!"
As soon as Kakashi's name was announced, the crowd's attention swiftly shifted, focusing on the two figures walking to the center.
Kakashi and Hyuga Tanaka were ranked first and second in the class, respectively. This battle was certainly worth looking forward to.
Tenshin also cast an expectant glance. Soon, he would acquire Kakashi's taijutsu!
Although this level of taijutsu was probably inferior to even that of a Genin, for now, it was still exceptional.
The match began, and Kakashi and Hyuga Tanaka quickly engaged, their fists and legs colliding, the sounds of battle filling the air.
At this moment, Tenshin's left hand trembled slightly, and his mind was flooded with numerous taijutsu techniques. It felt as if he had undergone endless training, his taijutsu improving drastically.
(TL: Sharingan can also copy taijutsu moves right?)
He stopped paying attention to the ongoing battle and instead closed his eyes to savor the techniques in his mind, trying to internalize them as his own.
One minute quickly passed, and the outcome of the match became increasingly clear.
Hyuga Tanaka's chakra, which was essential for maintaining his Byakugan and Gentle Fist techniques, began to deplete. His attacks faltered.
Kakashi seized the opportunity, lunging forward and delivering a knife-hand strike to Tanaka's shoulder.
In an instant, Tanaka collapsed to the ground, drained of energy.
"Kakashi wins. Is there anyone else who wants to challenge him?" Kimura Shiroshi asked, his gaze landing on Tenshin.
Noticing the attention, Tenshin opened his eyes and smiled.
A challenge to Kakashi? That sounded interesting.
"I'll do it!"
The crowd froze for a moment, then began murmuring. They had already acknowledged Kakashi's strength, so challenging him seemed like a fruitless endeavor.
"That Uchiha kid, does he think he's invincible now?"
"How arrogant! Someone, teach him a lesson!" The boys who had previously provoked Tenshin gathered together, their eyes filled with anger.
Nohara Rin and Asuma stood side by side, glancing at Uchiha Obito. "Hey, Obito, do you know him? He's daring enough to challenge Kakashi."
"No... I don't know him," Uchiha Obito replied awkwardly, scratching his head and gazing at Tenshin in confusion.
He had grown up in the clan, and although he didn't know some of the clan members, all of his peers were familiar.
Uchiha Tenshin was a name he had never heard before and had never seen.
Kakashi stood in the center, glancing at Tenshin as he approached. Coldly, he said, "You won't win against me."
After observing Tenshin during the previous match, he had already concluded that Tenshin lacked a foundation in taijutsu and had only defeated Tanaka due to his Sharingan.
Kakashi was confident that, with his own strength, he could easily defeat Tenshin, even if the latter possessed the Sharingan.
Tenshin stood opposite Kakashi, his eyes igniting with the blood-red glow of the Sharingan as he coldly smirked. "Not necessarily."
"I think you're the one who's more likely to lose."
"Tch." Kakashi sneered, dismissively, "Fine, let's begin."
The moment his words finished, he charged forward, hoping to quickly end the fight.
But what Kakashi didn't expect was that Tenshin also shot forward, throwing a punch.
"Boom!"
The two fists collided. Kakashi stared into Tenshin's blood-red eyes and immediately sensed something was off.
In the next instant, both fighters switched tactics, their punches and kicks clashing in a rapid exchange.
Kakashi grew more and more uneasy as the fight continued. He began to completely reconsider his earlier assessment of Tenshin.
Simultaneously, he felt a strange sensation, as if he were fighting himself.
Tenshin's movements mirrored his own exactly—his attacks, even the angles of his strikes, were identical to Kakashi's.
Sweat trickled down Kakashi's face. Faced with this uncanny situation, he suddenly felt powerless.
He stared into Tenshin's Sharingan, a suspicion growing in his heart. Could it be... because of the Sharingan?
The legendary Sharingan was said to be able to copy an opponent's techniques.
Tenshin had no idea what Kakashi was thinking. He only felt an overwhelming thrill in the fight.
The sensation of his fists and legs connecting with Kakashi's was intoxicating—it was impossible to stop.
As the battle raged on, Tenshin became more skilled in Kakashi's taijutsu. Combined with the dynamic vision granted by the Sharingan, he began to gain the upper hand.
Kakashi quickly realized this and grew furious. His long-standing reputation as a genius had left him with a sense of superiority, and now, to be losing to Tenshin, it felt like an assault on his pride.
But with the constant barrage of attacks from Tenshin's Sharingan, Kakashi found himself unable to break free. His frustration grew.
At last, Tenshin seized an opening, landing a heavy blow to Kakashi's abdomen.
With that, Kakashi collapsed to the ground, curling up in pain.
"Uchiha Tenshin wins!" Kimura Shiraishi announced.
The crowd went silent, completely shocked by the unexpected turn of events.
None of them had been able to predict the outcome. Just a moment ago, the battle had been intense, and suddenly, Kakashi was on the ground.
But soon, applause erupted, and everyone looked at Tenshin with admiration.
The boys who had previously provoked him fell silent, fear now evident in their eyes.
Kakashi had been an insurmountable wall for them, and Tenshin, who had defeated him, was someone they dared not provoke.
Tenshin smiled as he walked out of the crowd, not feeling the least bit excited about defeating Kakashi. After all, he was a man with the God and Demon Hands.
"I would restore the glory of the Uchiha Clan," Tenshin said.
(TL: Dude's doing everything to suck up to Fugaku.)
Defeating Kakashi was just the beginning.
Kimura Shiraishi watched him go but made no attempt to stop him, continuing with the rest of the combat training.
But the students' minds were clearly elsewhere, as they gathered in groups, discussing the departure of Tenshin.
...
In the evening, as Tenshin walked home after his lessons, he felt a great sense of satisfaction with his actions that day.
His challenge to Kakashi during the practical training had not been about the applause.
The words he had spoken at the end were not meaningless either.
It was all about expressing his attitude and showing his sense of belonging to the Uchiha clan.
After all, his identity was that of an illegitimate child. The reason Uchiha Fugaku had been sent to care for him was to foster a sense of belonging.
Now that Tenshin had expressed that sense of belonging, he would undoubtedly receive strong support from the Uchiha clan.
Uchiha Fugaku would also undoubtedly go out of his way to meet his needs.
Tonight, he would get his hands on his three-tomoe Sharingan and elite Jonin-level strength!
Tenshin smiled slightly, eagerly anticipating his meeting with Fugaku.
(TL: He's goin op)