Aomi and Uchiha Obito stood facing each other.
The atmosphere at the scene gradually became tense, and the ninja school students watching all coincidentally held their breath.
Uchiha Obito was no longer that sometimes awkward and playful classmate. With the awakening of the Double-Tomoe Sharingan, he had already created a vast distance with most of the students present, forming a pitiful barrier.
Especially since he had just gone berserk, in the eyes of many ninja school students, he seemed to possess the majesty of a future Chunin leader, no longer someone to casually comment on.
Uchiha Obito curled his lips, enjoying a bizarre calm, as the Double-Tomoe Sharingan in his eyes slowly rotated, and he spread his hands open:
"Uchiha Aomi, your attacks are worthless before these eyes of mine... Without the Sharingan, an Uchiha cannot compare to me."
Aomi squinted his eyes, ignoring him, and instead, confusedly asked the voice within him, Senju Tobirama, "Does opening one's eyes have such a big impact on personality?"
"This kid awakened his eyes out of anger and jealousy towards you. Such emotions get tremendously amplified through the influence of ocular power after awakening,"
Senju Tobirama stared at Uchiha Obito and said deeply, "A person full of jealousy and anger is bound to undergo a significant personality change, leading to extremes, naturally making their words drastically different from before."
Aomi knowingly nodded: "Thank you, Dorara Tobirama..."
Senju Tobirama snorted. Although he didn't understand the words "Dorara," he roughly understood it was praise, so he didn't hold it against Aomi.
Jealousy and anger are indeed the emotions most prone to amplification...
Aomi looked at Obito, who provocatively did not assume a battle stance, and also spread his hands, saying in a clear and powerful voice, "Obito, why are you angry?"
"My duel with Rin adhered to the rules between ninjas. Although I used Genjutsu to control her, Rin never thought of giving up and was still trying to turn defeat into victory while I was off guard."
"If you think I overstepped by worrying about Rin stumbling while running and helped cushion her fall, treating her wound..."
"In my view, your act of trying to interfere and not respecting her battle efforts was the truly obnoxious thing that requires an apology."
"You are not Rin's boyfriend. Your abnormal possessiveness has already clouded your judgment."
"Though I don't have the Sharingan, I would still like to remind you... Obito, do not let emotions and power blind your inner vision, for a ninja's clear and rational mind is the most precious asset."
Aomi's heartfelt words made everyone present nod in agreement.
Unno Ikkaku looked at Aomi with a gratified expression, having already decided that, even if it slightly broke the rules, he wouldn't let this child face danger in the upcoming battle.
In his view, these words symbolized the Will of Fire!
At this moment,
Sarutobi Hiruzen in the Hokage Building was also staring at the crystal ball on the table with amazement, softly sighing, "Uchiha Aomi, such a unique Uchiha, seems to be a good kid..."
"Let's observe further, perhaps he could serve as a bridge between the Uchiha Clan and the village amid their strained relationship..."
But Sarutobi Hiruzen's teacher rolled his eyes tangibly, expressing disdain for these words.
If a pure and simple ninja school student had said these words, perhaps Senju Tobirama would have lamented the successful propagation of the Will of Fire.
But coming from Aomi... something just didn't feel right.
He even felt a strong urge to argue against these seemingly fire-inspirited words.
Uchiha Obito lost his composure, secretly scanning the audience reactions with the corner of his eye, only to see expressions of agreement on everyone's face, making his heart grow even more agitated.
Aomi's words were unbearably piercing to his ears, summarizing into one sentence: "I, Aomi, did nothing to Nohara Rin, and moreover, you have no right to meddle in my interaction with Rin..."
Why? Who is Uchiha Aomi to say such?
I've been with Rin for more than two years, she cares for me a great deal!
You hypocritical bastard, was it wrong for me to want Rin to stay away from you!
Why, why is everyone nodding because of your words!
How dare you criticize me!
After a moment of thought,
The residual anger in Uchiha Obito's mind was fully ignited, his eyes glowed intensely red. With unprecedented speed, he formed hand seals and inhaled deeply with all his strength:
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
A massive fireball spewed from his mouth, the searing temperature causing breaths to halt for a moment, the explosive firelight painting the entire training ground in orange-red!
Unno Ikkaku and Kakashi, the two proctors responsible for safety, both had their pupils contract.
This was far beyond what a ninja school student should be able to unleash!
Even among Chunin, the Great Fireball Uchiha Obito emitted was of superior potency.
But Unno Ikkaku was an ordinary Chunin, while Hatake Kakashi at this time focussed more on Kenjutsu as his main tactic. More importantly, with the Sharingan's assistance, Uchiha Obito's speed in forming seals exceeded their expectations.
Hence, it meant Aomi had to face this Giant Fireball alone!
Just as Unno Ikkaku silently regretted, thinking he was too late, leading to Aomi getting seriously injured...
A towering water whirlwind over ten meters high instantly swallowed the arrogantly-mighty fireball in one unstoppable swoop, submerging Uchiha Obito entirely!
"Water Release: Water Rushing Wave is a technique I quite like, developed by the Second Hokage..." Aomi smiled, meeting Uchiha Obito's gaze struggling in the rapid water current, slowly clasping his hands together.
Consequently, the water whirlwind changed form, contracting into a dense spherical shape, confining Uchiha Obito like a Water Prison!
Within the Water Prison, dense water currents formed chains, pulling Uchiha Obito's limbs from different directions, suspending him in a "big" character shape.
Uchiha Obito's eyes filled with disbelief as he thrashed wildly, bubbles escaping his mouth, but to no avail.
The combination of the Water Prison and Water Lock was not something he, already ensnared, could resist.
In such a humiliating posture, during his struggle, the corner of Uchiha Obito's eye caught a glimpse of Nohara Rin, who seemed to be standing not far from him.
Such an ugly state, how could he let Rin see this!
The more Uchiha Obito struggled, the harder he fought...
Yet his efforts were in vain, the Water Prison stood silently, and as the oxygen in his body dwindled, his limbs began to weaken...
Aomi slowly walked over in front of him, smiling and meeting his gaze: "Well fought, Obito."