Chapter 17: Uchiha Boyu at Full Power!
Uchiha Boyu stood in an open area within the Hyuga clan grounds, his figure outlined in gold by the morning sun.
His hands flew through hand seals as the Chakra within his body, like boiling magma, rapidly gathered in his mouth.
The Sharingan in his eyes spun rapidly, emitting an intense red light that seemed capable of igniting the surrounding air.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!" Uchiha Boyu roared. He opened his mouth, and a torrent of scorching Chakra fluid surged from deep within his throat, coalescing into a massive fireball.
This fireball, like a miniature sun, radiated a blinding orange-red light. The surrounding temperature soared, and a heatwave washed over everything.
The fireball shot forward at astonishing speed, heading straight for its target.
Without the slightest pause, Uchiha Boyu's hands formed seals once more. Another fireball formed and was launched. He did this six consecutive times. Six enormous fireballs shot into the air one after another, creating a spectacular scene!
Each fireball was like a falling meteor, tearing through the air and leaving a bright trail of flame in its wake.
Their speed was immense. With a sound of rending air, they shot toward the sky before exploding high above. Flames scattered everywhere, forming a sea of fire that dyed the heavens a blazing red.
The surrounding Hyuga clan members were stunned by this sudden attack, their eyes filled with shock and terror.
They had seen the Great Fireball Technique before.
But they had never seen so many Great Fireball Techniques!
Especially not cast by such a young member of the Uchiha Clan!
Amidst the continuous barrage of flames, Hiashi Hyuga's figure appeared on a rooftop. In one hand, he held a petrified Neji Hyuga, while his other hand effortlessly blocked the impact of the flames.
A Chakra shield had formed around his body, deflecting all the flames. He and Neji were completely unharmed.
But...
he was still shocked!
Hiashi Hyuga stared at Uchiha Boyu in astonishment. He never imagined Uchiha Boyu could cast the Great Fireball Technique six times in a row.
This level of Chakra consumption and control was extremely rare, even within the Uchiha Clan.
A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, but it was accompanied by a trace of vigilance.
He knew that this young Uchiha clansman would be a formidable rival for the Hyuga clan in the future!
Pirate Ren Arakawa: "Damn! That's insane, bro!"
Stephen Fang: "I really wouldn't dare do that."
Main God Ren Arakawa: "You have gained my approval."
At the same time, three different factions had taken notice of the situation here!
In a hidden corner of the Hyuga clan grounds, a Root shinobi witnessed Uchiha Boyu's astounding feat.
He hid in the shadows, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.
He quickly took out a communication scroll and reported in a low voice:
"Reporting. A member of the Uchiha Clan has consecutively unleashed the Great Fireball Technique six times within the Hyuga clan grounds. The target was Hiashi Hyuga, but he blocked it with ease. The caster is estimated to be no older than twelve."
In a dark room, the communication scroll in front of Danzo Shimura suddenly lit up.
His fingers lightly touched the scroll. After listening to the report, a gloomy light flickered in his eyes.
"Has the Uchiha Clan produced another genius ninja?" Danzo Shimura's voice was low. "Continue surveillance. Report any unusual activity immediately."
Inside the office in the Hokage Tower, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was observing every corner of the Leaf Village through his crystal ball.
When Uchiha Boyu's Great Fireball Technique streaked across the sky, his attention was immediately captured.
In the crystal ball, the trails of flame were clearly visible, like six shooting stars crossing the morning sky.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's brows furrowed tightly. He watched Uchiha Boyu's performance with mixed feelings.
This young Uchiha clansman displayed astonishing potential, but he also brought uncertainty.
"Uchiha Boyu, is it? This kid's growth has exceeded my expectations," Sarutobi Hiruzen muttered to himself, pulling out the files previously submitted by the Ninja Academy.
"I hope your power brings peace to the Leaf, not disaster."
On a high tower in the Uchiha clan compound, members of the Military Police Force also witnessed this spectacular scene.
They stood at the top of the tower, their gazes piercing past the distant rooftops to land on Uchiha Boyu.
The faces of these police force members were filled with astonishment and unease.
"Is that the kid from the ninja tool shop? How can he use such a powerful Fire Style jutsu?" exclaimed a female ninja with purple hair.
Beside her, the ninja with no eyebrows, whom Uchiha Boyu had mocked for being old yet only having a single-tomoe Sharingan, glared furiously. "It's him! I'd recognize that brat even if he were turned to ash!"
A light appeared in the purple-haired woman's eyes. "He will definitely be a pillar of the Uchiha Clan in the future! Go report to the Clan Head!"
"I'm not going."
"Then I'll go."
"Tch~ You go then~ What's the big deal? It's just a bit more Chakra, that's all."
Flames raged around Uchiha Boyu. His figure flickered in and out of view amidst the blaze, as if he had merged with the fire itself.
Illuminated by the fire, his Sharingan appeared even more profound and mysterious, an unyielding light glinting within his eyes.
Uchiha Boyu stood amidst this sea of fire he had created, his gaze like a torch, staring directly at Hiashi Hyuga on the rooftop.
"Now, say it to my face again. Was I bullying a child?!"
Uchiha Boyu's voice pierced through the roar of the flames and the howling of the morning wind, reaching Hiashi Hyuga's ears with perfect clarity.
Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking at Hiashi Hyuga's heart.
Hiashi Hyuga's expression was complicated. He looked at Uchiha Boyu, a trace of astonishment and reassessment flashing through his eyes.
He never expected this young Uchiha clansman to possess such courage and power, daring to repeatedly challenge his authority on Hyuga clan grounds!
Yet, there was nothing he could say!
What could he do?
As a Jonin, as the head of his clan, was he supposed to ruthlessly strike down this child?
If he did that...
...the Hyuga clan would lose all its face.
Neji Hyuga stood to the side, his face pale and his eyes filled with shock.
He had never imagined that the Uchiha Boyu he always thought he could easily handle actually possessed such immense power.
A wave of complex emotions washed over his heart.
If he couldn't recover from the blow delivered by Uchiha Boyu...
...then the Konoha 12 would be one member short.
"Hmph!"
Hiashi Hyuga couldn't think of how to respond to Uchiha Boyu's provocation. He could only snort coldly, grab Neji, and vanish with a Body Flicker.
Seeing this, the other Hyuga clan members shot vicious glares at Uchiha Boyu before leaving in disgrace.
"Tch, why'd you run away?"
Just as Uchiha Boyu was about to leave...
he stumbled, and with a *thud*!
...he gave the warm ground a solid "embrace."
"Still... Still pushed it a bit too hard," he muttered, gritting his teeth as he got up. He glanced at the several unconcealed factions around him and thought to himself.
*'I've shown my potential. Now, it shouldn't be too difficult to ask for some benefits.'*
(end of chapter)