Chapter 20: One Against Three, Defeating the Siege of Three Elite Chūnin
Danzō's surveillance kept Uchiha Akira constantly on alert. The Darkness of the Ninja World was not a joke; the death of the White Fang, the tragedy of Nagato and others, and the Uchiha Clan's extermination in the original story were all inextricably linked to that old dog, Danzō. At present, only by gaining control of the Uchiha Clan could Uchiha Akira truly have the capital to contend with the Konoha higher-ups.
Soon, the opportunity for promotion arrived. Within the Konoha Guard, an Elite Chūnin selection examination was to be held. This examination was not open to all Chūnin within the clan, but specifically targeted young ninja who already held Platoon Leader positions within the Guard and had performed exceptionally well in recent missions. Uchiha Akira was naturally on the list of those invited to take the examination.
For this examination, Uchiha Fugaku, as the Clan Head, was prominently seated in the main seat. Beside him were Uchiha Tekka and several highly respected Uchiha Jōnin elders within the clan.
"Clan Head Fugaku personally attending, it seems the standards for this examination are very high."
"That's natural. Elite Chūnin are the reserve force for the future high-ranking members of the Guard."
"I wonder who will stand out this time? I heard Uchiha Honoka and Uchiha Kaede are all very strong."
"And that Uchiha Akira, his strength is also quite formidable! I heard he even repelled Captain Tekka before."
In the spectator stands, discussions buzzed. Gazes from all directions converged on Uchiha Akira, with curiosity, scrutiny, as well as disdain and jealousy. Uchiha Akira paid no mind to this.
Soon, Uchiha Tekka stepped forward and announced the examination rules. The examination was divided into two parts: one-on-many actual combat and Ninjutsu development demonstration. In the actual combat segment, each examinee needed to simultaneously face a three-person encirclement squad composed of veteran Chūnin from the Guard. Successfully enduring for ten minutes without defeat, or defeating the opponents, would constitute a pass.
Most examinees were defeated under the encirclement of the three Chūnin, with only a few barely holding on for ten minutes.
"Next, Uchiha Akira!"
Uchiha Akira slowly walked into the arena. In the supervisory seats, Uchiha Fugaku's gaze also fell on Akira. As Clan Head, Uchiha Fugaku had high expectations for this rising star.
"Examination, begin!"
With Tekka's command, the three veteran Chūnin acting as examiners instantly formed a triangular formation, encircling Uchiha Akira! The three veteran Chūnin, with their seamless coordination, launched merciless killing blows from the start!
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
"Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!" (Used to block Uchiha Akira's retreat)
The attacks from the three Chūnin came from different angles, perfectly coordinated. Just as the attacks were about to land, two crimson points suddenly lit up in his eyes, and two black tomoe slowly rotated!
Two-Tomoe Sharingan, activate!
Uchiha Akira's figure swayed slightly, swiftly dodging the three Ninjutsu attacks.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
"What?!"
The pupils of the three Chūnin constricted; they clearly hadn't expected Akira's speed and reaction to be so fast! In the spectator stands, gasps of surprise erupted. Uchiha Akira's Two-Tomoe Sharingan and his exceptional reaction speed amazed everyone.
"It's not over yet!" one Chūnin roared, charging forward again, his kunai stabbing directly at Uchiha Akira's throat!
Uchiha Akira advanced instead of retreating, his left hand shooting out like lightning, precisely grabbing the opponent's wrist holding the kunai, and twisting it slightly!
Crack!
A soft sound of bones dislocating! That Chūnin let out a muffled groan, and the kunai in his hand fell to the ground! Immediately after, a scorching flame intertwined with violent lightning appeared in the palm of Uchiha Akira's right hand!
"Lightning Flame Palm!"
Boom!
A palm strike landed on that Chūnin's chest! The scorching lightning-fire Chakra instantly erupted, and that Chūnin immediately spat out blood, flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground, falling unconscious!
One move! With just one move, he took out a veteran Chūnin! The entire arena was dead silent! Everyone looked at the calm young man in the arena as if he were a monster.
"This... is this the power a Chūnin can possess?!"
"What a powerful Ninjutsu!"
The other two Chūnin now had cold sweat beading on their foreheads. The young man in front of them was not someone they could easily handle!
"Let's go together! Don't give him a chance!" The two exchanged glances and simultaneously unleashed their strongest Ninjutsu!
"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Wind fueled the fire, and an even larger giant fire dragon roared as it swept towards Uchiha Akira!
Facing this combined attack, whose power was comparable to a B-rank Ninjutsu, Uchiha Akira remained unfazed. He quickly formed hand signs!
"Lightning Release: Chidori Current!"
Zzzzzzz—!
Blinding blue electrical light, like countless tiny lightning snakes, instantly covered his entire body! He himself seemed to have transformed into a humanoid lightning blade!
"Break!"
Uchiha Akira let out a low roar, advancing instead of retreating, directly charging toward that giant fire dragon!
Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!
Violent lightning and surging flames collided fiercely, emitting a piercing roar! To everyone's horror, Uchiha Akira, relying on the Chidori Current surrounding his body, actually tore the giant fire dragon apart from the middle!
Sparks flew, and electric light flickered! Akira's figure passed through the shattered flames, completely unharmed!
"Impossible!" The Chūnin who cast the Fire Release let out an incredulous cry!
And at this moment, Uchiha Akira's figure had appeared before him as if by instantaneous movement! Uchiha Akira's palm, at some unknown point, had condensed a rapidly spinning ball of Chakra. It was a new Ninjutsu Akira developed by incorporating lightning and fire-attribute Chakra into the Rasengan—
"Lightning Fire Spiraling Sphere!"
Boom!!!
The Lightning Fire Spiraling Sphere slammed heavily into that Chūnin's abdomen! Terrifying rotational force and explosive power instantly poured out! That Chūnin didn't even have time to let out a scream before he flew backward like a broken kite, crashing into the training ground wall and creating a spiderweb of cracks, his fate unknown!
In a flash, all three veteran Chūnin were defeated by Uchiha Akira. The entire training ground was now silent! Everyone looked at the calm young man in the arena with eyes as if looking at a monster.