Chapter 50: Instant Fame!

Chapter 50: Instant Fame!

The boy who was sent flying wore a dazed expression.

His first thought was disbelief: Had he really been hit? Aside from the red-haired girl, was there really someone else in the academy who dared to hit him?

His second thought: How could that short kid have such strength?

It wasn't just him who was stunned; all the onlookers watching Toneri's actions were shocked as well.

After all, this boy was from the Uchiha clan!

In Konoha, aside from the declining Senju clan, the Uchiha were the most prestigious family. They had the largest clan compound and ran the Konoha Police Force, essentially making them a village within the village.

To most people, these things demonstrated the Uchiha's power in Konoha.

Even within the Uchiha clan, most members held this pride.

If you asked any Konoha resident which clan was the most arrogant, the unanimous answer would be the Uchiha!

But as far as Toneri was concerned, beating up an Uchiha was just the way to show off his… er, strength and to prove his teacher Orochimaru's status.

Most importantly, it was also a good way to prove his loyalty to Konoha's top brass.

Others might not understand the true situation of the Uchiha clan, but Toneri certainly did.

The Uchiha might have a large compound at the center of Konoha and run the Police Force, but they were actually isolated from Konoha's real power.

Meanwhile, the Hyuga clan was receiving great support from Konoha's leadership. When people spoke of Konoha's noble clans, they'd mention not just the Uchiha but the Hyuga as well.

So Toneri wasn't too worried about the Uchiha. With Orochimaru, Danzo, and Hiruzen Sarutobi backing him, he had no reason to be afraid!

After all, the Uchiha were just red-eyed folks who never seemed to "bloom."

Since he'd started the fight, Toneri wouldn't hold back.

His legs exploded with strength as he moved to follow up on the Uchiha boy he'd just punched, wanting to press his advantage.

Though the boy had been sent flying, that was only because he'd been caught off guard. As a member of the Uchiha, he had undeniable potential and was known as a prodigy within the academy.

A fellow sixth-grader, he wasn't in the same class as Toneri and Kushina.

In midair, he twisted his body, launching a spinning kick aimed right at Toneri's face.

This was when the layered armor Toneri wore came in handy. He crossed his arms to block the kick, sneering, "Is that all you've got? Didn't you eat breakfast?"

The Uchiha's eyes flared with anger, readying for another attack, only to find Toneri had disappeared from sight.

Was Toneri one to taunt just for fun? He wasn't exactly from the Land of Insults!

The taunt was just to distract the Uchiha and make him angry.

Controlling his opponent's emotions in a fight was his specialty. You could ask Shikaku about that!

Where did Toneri go next?

That's right—right behind him!

He crouched slightly, his index and middle fingers pressed together in the classic Tiger Seal formation.

The onlookers finally realized what was happening.

"Wait… this is the Tiger Seal! Get out of the way, Yoshinari!" someone shouted.

As students nearing graduation, they knew the twelve basic hand seals, and any jutsu ending with the Tiger Seal was likely a high-impact technique.

Though they didn't know why Toneri would know such a jutsu, they tried to warn him.

Hearing his friend's shout, Uchiha Yoshinari's face changed, and he tried to dodge, but Toneri wasn't about to let him escape.

"Too late! Now taste my ultimate move… Konoha Secret Taijutsu Technique: One Thousand Years of Death!" Toneri announced coolly, his voice low.

Just hearing the intimidating name made Yoshinari freeze, immediately channeling all his chakra to his back in hopes of creating some defense.

The surrounding students were also stunned by the name, Kushina included.

She knew how hard Toneri had been training lately. Although he might not be as strong as her overall, his taijutsu skills were definitely genuine.

And listen to that name! It was Konoha's secret taijutsu technique, and it even had the title "Ultimate." Few jutsu or taijutsu techniques ended with "Ultimate."

Also, look at the name itself: One Thousand Years of Death!

Anyone hit by this move would surely experience pain as if they'd been dead for a thousand years!

Such a bold, awe-inspiring name!

Some students could already imagine Yoshinari's miserable fate; he had truly kicked a steel wall this time.

And then, a bloody scene unfolded...

With his body taut like a bow, Toneri thrust his fingers forward with all his might, coordinating his movements to maximize the power of the technique.

Wait… was his aim a bit off? He seemed to be going a little low…

Was the technique simply too difficult to execute, resulting in a slight error?

Yes, that had to be it. Poor Yoshinari…

And then…

Thunk—

Toneri's fingers jabbed directly into Yoshinari's lower back… precisely between the cheeks, where his chakra defense was thinnest.

A hush fell over the courtyard.

Uchiha Yoshinari felt a surge of pain, an agony that seemed to pierce his very soul.

But it wasn't over yet. With another burst of strength, Toneri launched Yoshinari into the air.

It was an Armstrong Rocket-style spiral ascent…

Kushina: "..."

Everyone else: "..."

Their expressions all shifted to: d(?д??)

And Yoshinari's expression in midair? Well, it's hard to describe…

Let's just say he looked like he was hovering between ecstasy and agony.

Watching the Uchiha soar, Toneri nodded in satisfaction. No one had taught him One Thousand Years of Death, but it wasn't hard to figure out.

With no chakra defense in place, and the Tiger Seal generating powerful chakra bursts, Toneri's chakra reserves were more than enough to make this technique effective.

The stronger the chakra burst, the more pain his opponent would feel—perhaps even a thousand years' worth.

Toneri had fully mastered the essence of the One Thousand Years of Death. He was just waiting for someone to try it on.

He felt he was ready to inherit the title of Konoha's taijutsu master.

Turning his gaze toward the boy who'd tried to warn Yoshinari, Toneri noticed how he clamped his legs together at his look.

Not just him—everyone who Toneri's gaze passed over instinctively tightened their legs.

What does it mean to become famous with one move?

This is what it means.

From this day forward, Toneri's "legend" in the academy would likely remain unmatched.

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