Chapter 73: Hirohiko Uchiha VS Taki Kiba
"Uchiha Hirohiko and Taki Kiba?
Are they really up against each other?" "Hey? Will people from the
same team be randomized too?" "Anyway, this is going to be a good
show." "Who do you think will win? Uchiha Hirohiko or Taki Kiba?"
"Of course, it's Hirohiko Uchiha; he's from the Uchiha clan and has even
awakened his Sharingan." "Not necessarily. I heard that in the ninja
academy, this Taki Kiba wasn't very good at first and had low grades. But
before graduating early, he suddenly showed the strength of a genius. He was
only allowed to graduate early after defeating Hirohiko Uchiha and Miss
Yukina." "Where did you hear that?" "My brother said that.
He's still in the ninja academy." "Taki Kiba? Can he beat Hirohiko
Uchiha? Don't forget that Shiga Taketake abstained from facing Hirohiko Uchiha
just now." "I also doubt it, but Hirohiko Uchiha seems the
best." "I think so too. This Taki Kiba doesn't seem to have anything
special. How is he an opponent for the Sharingan?"
The test takers talked a lot.
In the auditorium, the discussions
continued:
"It's Uchiha's Hirohiko. This
kid is very talented but doesn't talk much. I really like him." "Yes,
yes. Every time he comes to my shop to buy ninja tools, he stands quietly like
a doll, so cute." "He awakened the Sharingan at the age of seven.
Among geniuses, the Uchiha family is the best. No one in the same age group can
compare with him." "I'm looking forward to it! Hirohiko Uchiha's
match." "Yeah! Honestly, why did the Third Hokage team him up with
this child, Miss Yukina, and the son of a traitor? Isn't this an insult to both
of them?" "Who knows! The Third Hokage's thoughts are beyond our
guess. But I think he didn't consider this matter too much."
Listening to the discussions
around her, Uzumaki Kushina's forehead vein pulsed in irritation. After
learning the truth about Taki Maya's defection, the villagers' dislike of Kiba
made her even angrier than before.
He's obviously the son of a hero! Kiba's father used
his life and reputation to mitigate a huge loss for Konoha Village. Although
the forbidden technique scroll of the Eight Inner Gates hasn't been found, it's
kept from falling into enemy hands. That's a significant contribution! Minato
told me about the Eight Inner Gates; when all gates are opened, it gives power
dozens of times greater than the Hokage, but it requires arduous training.
If this forbidden technique falls into enemy hands,
the consequences would be disastrous.
But now, the son of a hero faces such criticism. Of
course, I'm furious.
Damn it, Hirohiko, Yukina, and Kiba are the best
together! They are in perfect harmony and have a great relationship! Uh...
Although they are a bit gloomy and not as lively and cheerful as other
children.
However, this battle...
Uzumaki Kushina calmed down her
anger and looked toward the field. At this time, Kiba and Hirohiko had already
walked to the field, and Minato Namikaze raised one hand, ready to announce the
start of the match.
Uzumaki Kushina showed a slight
smile, looking at the two people on the field.
Yukina, on the second floor,
quietly clenched her fists. Come on, both of you!
"The Chunin Exam, the second
trial, the thirteenth round, Uchiha Hirohiko vs. Taki Kiba, start!"
Namikaze Minato announced, and after the announcement, he jumped away in a
blink of an eye.
Kiba narrowed his eyes slightly,
noticing Hirohiko's scarlet Sharingan on the opposite side. The two tomoe spun
in a circle.
Can't be careless...
Kiba hadn't finished the thought
when his eyes widened slightly. He looked down suddenly, seeing a foot kicking
fiercely from below. Kiba only felt a sharp pain in his jaw, his entire body
flying up.
This is Shadow of the Dancing Leaf... so fast!
Kiba was in the air, looking back
to see Hirohiko in his shadow, flying out parallel to him in a parabolic arc.
No doubt, it's Shadow of the Dancing Leaf!
At this time, Hirohiko's eyes
fixed on Kiba, the tomoe spinning again. He turned and kicked Kiba's right side
with his upper leg.
This is...
Sensing Hirohiko's movement, Kiba
subconsciously raised his hand to block the kick.
"Boom!"
Hirohiko's kick hit Kiba's hand
firmly, making a muffled sound.
Such power! When did Hirohiko's Taijutsu become so
strong?
As Kiba felt surprised, Hirohiko's
feet separated from his hands, using the blocking power to turn sideways,
grabbing Kiba's back collar with one hand and slamming him hard towards the
ground.
Kiba felt the tightness of his
back collar, flying out like an arrow and falling towards the ground.
This is what I did against Hyuga Yutaka...
Kiba looked back to see Hirohiko
in mid-air, forming hand seals. By the time Kiba looked, the seals were already
completed.
This is...
Kiba frowned.
Hirohiko took a deep breath, his
chest and abdomen puffing up, then spat out flames that grew into a large
fireball, burning the air as it came towards Kiba.
Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!
The huge fireball reflected in
Kiba's pupils, arriving in an instant.
"Boom!"
The moment Kiba fell to the
ground, the fireball rushed down, exploding into a sea of flames upon impact.
"Thud!"
Hirohiko landed on the ground,
Sharingan spinning, turned around suddenly, raising his hand to block.
"Boom!"
An upper kick from behind was
blocked by Hirohiko's firm defense. His pupils widened slightly as the blocking
hand suddenly punched his face.
Is this Kiba's Taijutsu? This strength is
terrifying!
Hirohiko's eyes reflected
astonishment, his body kicked away by the upper part of the kick.
Kiba's Konoha Whirlwind exhausted
its momentum, and he landed lightly. As soon as he landed, he squatted down. A
cold light swept across his head.
Hirohiko had no time to lose. His
eyes looked down, tomoe spinning, and his other hand pressed down to block.
"Boom!" There was a
muffled sound of flesh and blood.
Kiba's backstage kick with both
hands on the ground was blocked by Hirohiko.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
At this time, Kiba, who was burned
by the flames, exploded into a cloud of white mist. The white mist dissipated,
leaving a burnt piece of wood. Simultaneously, Hirohiko, kicked to the wall,
exploded into white mist, and a substitute wood slowly fell.
A wisp of green chakra slowly
escaped from Kiba's shoulder.
Hirohiko's eyes widened slightly,
a startled look slowly appearing. His hand was being kicked up by Kiba bit by
bit.
This... is even stronger!
"Boom!"
Before Hirohiko could process his
amazement, Kiba's kick rushed forward, hitting his chin hard. Hirohiko's body
lightened, rising off the ground.
Afterwards, Kiba's figure flashed,
using both hands and one foot to jump up, flipping in the air and chopping down
with one foot.
"Boom!"
Hirohiko suddenly lowered his
head, his body smashing into the ground.
When the blow landed, Kiba didn't
show joy. Instead, he turned around in the air, throwing three shurikens.
"Ding ding ding!"
Three crisp collision sounds
echoed, six shurikens "aggressively" embedded in the ground.
Kiba landed lightly, his cheek
slightly tilted as a shuriken brushed past it.
"Boom!"
Kiba landed, and the Hirohiko
smashed into the ground exploded into white mist.
Shadow Clone!
"Really, you don't let me
take a breath!" Kiba smiled bitterly, looking at Hirohiko, who put his
hand into the ninja bag behind his back.
Hirohiko still wore his poker
face, but a smile flashed in his eyes.
"Hey... Hey, hey, are you
kidding me? This... Is this really two seven-year-olds fighting?" a
spectator exclaimed.
Then, the audience fell silent
again.
Uzumaki Kushina smiled.
Kiba, don't underestimate Hirohiko! You are both my
disciples, both geniuses. You might lose to him!
Namikaze Minato watched the two
combatants in the arena.
It turns out that what Uzumaki Kushina said, 'before
that time, Kiba will not lose,' meant when he met Hirohiko!