Naruto: My Unique System

Chapter 11: Nara Clan's Ultimate Technique

As the Seal of Confrontation was initiated, Sarutobi Atoma exchanged a meaningful glance with Inuzuka Tsume. Tsume nodded, sporting a "cruel" smile. Only then did Sarutobi Atoma satisfactorily declare, "Begin!"

"I conc...!"

Observing Inuzuka Tsume rushing towards him, Shikaku hurriedly attempted to concede, but Inuzuka Tsume paid no attention. She shoved a handful of dog treats into Shikaku's mouth, rendering him speechless.

In a swift move, Shikaku found himself caught in a leg lock, instantly mounted by Inuzuka Tsume. With her left hand suppressing Shikaku's attempt to spit out the dog treats, the other hand delivered merciless punches.

"Alright, alright, cough, Tsume! Tsume! You've won."

Even Sarutobi Atoma had to intervene, seeing Shikaku taking a beating until a tooth fell out, and he declared the end of the test. Inuzuka Tsume stood up, satisfied, and left.

Shikaku, now spitting out bits of dog treats, gazed towards the waiting area where Tatsuma and Minato were frantically massaging their legsto recover faster. He closed his eyes, a single teardrop glistening as it rolled down his cheek. Tilting his head, he lay on the ground and remained still.

"Tatsuma, Minato, this is as far as I can help you! You better recover quickly."

"Shikaku! Shikaku!"

Witnessing Shikaku seemingly faint, Atoma grew anxious. After a swift examination, he noticed a hint of fresh blood at the corner of Shikaku's mouth.

"Wait a moment, Sensei will take Shikaku to the medical room for a check-up."

Saying this, Atoma lifted Shikaku on his back and hurried towards the school's medical room. Unfortunately, twenty minutes later, when Shikaku was brought back by Atoma, his injuries hadn't improved. On the contrary, he now had two large bumps on his head. With his limited skills in disguise, he couldn't conceal anything from the doctor.

All that remained was to capitalize on Sarutobi Atoma's caring nature. Despite this, Shikaku skillfully managed to secure an extra twenty minutes, providing Tatsuma and Minato with the time they needed to recover from yesterday's strenuous training.

After a few more rounds of battles, attention focused on the duel between Tatsuma and Uchiha Tenko. The moment the two stepped into the arena, Uchiha Tenko arrogantly raised his head, adopting an attitude of pride as if he were Madara or the Sage of Six Paths.

"Intentionally dressing yourself up miserably to have an excuse after losing to me? Hmph! No matter how hard you try, you can never defeat me, a member of the Uchiha Clan!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Tenko's mocking tone, Tatsuma became excited. He flashed a confident smile and retorted, "Yes, facing the Uchiha Clan, famous for their abundant talent, my own skills may pale in comparison. But, I will win!"

Observing the intense atmosphere between the two, Sarutobi Atoma couldn't help but display a skeptical expression this time. After all, this was simillar to the fight between Shikaku and Tatsuma, but he still declared, "Initiate the Seal of Confrontation."

In response to the command, the two instantly formed the Seal of Confrontation. This time, Tatsuma swiftly mobilized the Chakra within his body. Compared to when he first entered the academy, he had become exceptionally proficient in refining and manipulating Chakra.

"Begin!"

After Sarutobi Atoma spoke, he warily glanced at the two. However, he observed Uchiha Tenko swiftly extracting several Shuriken and hurling them towards Tatsuma. Finally, he was assured that Tatsuma wouldn't cause any trouble.

After all, how could the Uchiha Clan be expected to cooperate with others?

Facing the incoming Shuriken, Tatsuma maintained the gathered Chakra without releasing it. Instead, he swiftly lowered his body, skillfully evading two Shuriken aimed at his forehead and throat. Then, with his left hand, which hadn't formed any seals, he effortlessly intercepted the other two Shuriken aimed at his chest and abdomen, making it look deceptively easy.

However, Tatsuma's demeanor turned serious because Uchiha Tenko displayed the ability to throw multiple Shuriken simultaneously. Although individually not overly powerful, they proved effective in diverting attention.

As expected, just as Tatsuma regained his stance, three more Shuriken flew towards him. Tatsuma responded by throwing the two he had intercepted, skillfully deflecting Uchiha Tenko's projectiles. In that moment, something unusual occurred.

Initially, there should have been only one remaining Shuriken, but Tatsuma's eyes perceived three. Witnessing this scene, Tatsuma quickly grasped the situation – Uchiha Tenko, in the instant he dodged, had not just thrown three Shuriken but likely released two sets of three, with the second set hiding behind the first. This meant Tatsuma was now facing four remaining Shuriken!

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