Swish!
As soon as the Uchiha ninja finished speaking, Uchiha Xuan’s newly acquired Mingzun was instantly unsheathed. His figure flashed as he swiftly charged toward the Uchiha ninja.
The moment Mingzun left its sheath, a clear, bright gleam of blade light flashed.
Clang!!
Sparks flew as a kunai wrapped in Chakra forcefully blocked Uchiha Xuan’s slash.
"Young Master Xuan’s speed and timing are both excellent, and the force behind his slash is immense! Even a typical taijutsu ninja wouldn’t be able to match Young Master Xuan’s strength."
While blocking Uchiha Xuan’s attack, the Uchiha ninja quickly spoke.
As the ninja assessing Uchiha Xuan, he needed to promptly report the combat situation to the observers outside the field.
"Save your evaluation of my abilities for after the battle, senior."
A red glint flashed in Uchiha Xuan’s eyes as his One-Tomoe Sharingan instantly activated.
At the same time, Uchiha Xuan’s breathing rhythm also changed.
Mingzun thrust forward, its blade aimed directly at the Uchiha ninja’s throat.
Fully aware of his own capabilities, Uchiha Xuan had no intention of holding back against someone who was likely an elite jonin.
Facing Uchiha Xuan’s thrust, the Uchiha ninja remained calm, sidestepping to easily evade the attack. However, Mingzun, having been thrust forward, immediately altered its trajectory into a horizontal slash.
Clang!!
Seeing this, the Uchiha ninja simply raised his hand sharply, blocking with his kunai in front of his neck.
The fierce collision between Mingzun and the kunai sent a shower of sparks flying.
"Young Master Xuan possesses great strength. He can forcibly change the trajectory of thrusting techniques through sheer power alone. Relying on his own strength, his mastery of weapons is impressive."
Even while blocking Uchiha Xuan’s attacks, the Uchiha ninja’s commentary did not cease.
After delivering a powerful slash that was once again easily blocked by the Uchiha ninja, Uchiha Xuan stomped his foot, quickly creating distance between them.
Simultaneously, Mingzun was swiftly sheathed.
While retreating, faint arcs of electricity began to crackle across Uchiha Xuan’s body.
’Thunder Breathing, in the original Demon Slayer world, was merely a normal swordsmanship style. None of its slashes could generate or control lightning, but... this is the ninja world!’
With each breath, the electrical arcs dancing across Uchiha Xuan’s body became more pronounced. He instantly assumed a half-crouched stance, gripping his sword.
"By stimulating his cells with Lightning Release Chakra, Young Master Xuan’s control over Chakra... wait, this is..."
Observing the electrical arcs erupting from Uchiha Xuan, the Uchiha ninja continued speaking, but his words halted midway. Years of combat experience instantly alerted him to danger.
A red glow blossomed within his eye sockets as his Three-Tomoe Sharingan instantly activated.
Crackle!
Zap!!
Within the Sharingan’s vision, he saw Mingzun in Uchiha Xuan’s hand also rapidly crackle with electrical arcs. Uchiha Xuan’s hand gripping the hilt tightened with immense force.
’Thunder Breathing - First Form - Thunderclap and Flash!’
A streak of lightning flashed through the night sky, and at the same time, a clear blood trail appeared on the cheek of the Uchiha ninja.
....
"This is... Ninja Sword Technique?! Adapted from Blazing Sword Leap?! No, that’s not right—this Ninja Sword Technique isn’t fully developed yet..."
A thrusting speed akin to a flash of lightning, such a slash... it bears an uncanny resemblance to the strikes of that renowned ninja!!
Outside the arena, Uchiha Setsuna abruptly stood up, his gaze fixed on Uchiha Xuan within the field. The appearance of this strike instantly ignited excitement among all the Uchiha elders, including Setsuna.
A Ninja Sword Technique that was likely self-created...
Compared to the technique itself, what the Uchiha elders truly valued was something entirely different. The Ninja Sword Technique was of little consequence; what mattered was Uchiha Xuan’s current strength and age!!
The Uchiha clan... now had a chance!!
"That was a swift strike. Young Master Xuan’s control over Chakra is remarkably precise. Although Lightning Release Chakra is volatile, Young Master Xuan still managed to wield it with such finesse. That move just now was incredibly fast. I underestimated him."
Reaching up to touch his cheek and seeing the blood on his fingers, the Uchiha ninja’s face flushed slightly.
When Uchiha Xuan launched that slash, he could have dodged it in advance by activating his Sharingan. However, he had wanted to gauge the power of Xuan’s strike, which was why he hadn’t evaded immediately.
The result was that by the time he tried to dodge, it was almost too late. Although he nearly avoided it completely, only suffering a graze, the fact remained—he hadn’t fully evaded it.
Blood never lies.
"The battle isn’t over yet."
After delivering his slash, Uchiha Xuan swiftly turned around. The lightning dissipated, and Xuan, who had been gripping his sword with both hands, suddenly freed one hand.
Raising his left hand toward the Uchiha ninja, a flicker of flame ignited in the darkness of the night.
"Hmm?"
Not good!!
Seeing the flame at Uchiha Xuan’s fingertips, the Uchiha ninja’s expression changed. He had assumed that after that powerful slash, Xuan would surely be exhausted.
After all, given Xuan’s age, no matter how much Chakra he possessed, it couldn’t be that abundant.
And besides, hadn’t he already inflicted damage? Shouldn’t this test be over by now!??!
Without hesitation, the Uchiha ninja swiftly formed hand seals.
"Water Release - Water Formation Wall!"
Whoosh!!
A surge of water erupted, and at the same moment, a thin streak of flame shot from Uchiha Xuan’s fingertips.
Flame Slash!
Hiss!!
Amidst the billowing steam, Uchiha Xuan lowered his raised hand. After a moment of contemplation, he abandoned the idea of using his golden light technique.
With a step forward, charging through the steam, Xuan raised his sword and dashed toward the center of the mist.
"Stop!"
Just as arcs of electricity began to crackle around Uchiha Xuan once more, Uchiha Setsuna’s figure instantly appeared before him, his voice stern as he called for a halt.
"The test is over, Xuan. You’re being too reckless!"
Seeing Xuan come to a stop, Setsuna flashed to his side in an instant, reaching out to place a hand on the meridians of Xuan’s arm.
"???"
’He’s fine?’
Sensing the feedback from his fingertips, Setsuna’s eyes flashed with astonishment.
The reason he had abruptly halted the battle was his concern that Xuan might be overexerting his Chakra in combat. After all, no matter how talented Xuan was, it was impossible for him to possess an immense amount of Chakra.
However, looking at it now, it seemed the actual situation differed somewhat from what he had imagined.
The amount of Chakra in this kid before him... seemed abnormally excessive.
"What’s wrong, Elder Setsuna?"
Sheathing Mingzun at his waist, Uchiha Xuan looked puzzledly at Uchiha Setsuna, who was gripping his wrist.