Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Taijutsu Clash
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The ordinary shuriken throwing is something that most ninjas can easily dodge.
This kind of shuriken throwing can only be used to probe or scout certain jungles and forests to see if there are enemies lying in ambush.
Now, in their eyes, Uchiha Itachi's move has already evolved into a killing technique.
Such a shuriken technique requires even those among them who have awakened the Sharingan to treat it seriously. A single mistake, and they could fall victim to this move.
Uchiha Izumi watched Itachi's move, thinking that this must be the "curving shuriken" he mentioned.
She has no way of mastering such a throwing technique, as it likely requires extensive calculation and control. Otherwise, such collisions would not only fail to change direction, but the shuriken would also fail to hit its target.
However, Ryosuke is also quite impressive to be able to dodge such an attack.
Ryosuke is truly remarkable.
Uchiha Itachi was slightly surprised to see his opponent avoid his shuriken attack.
Impressive indeed.
No wonder he has become so radical.
Immediately, he began refining chakra while forming hand seals.
A massive fireball burst from his mouth, rushing towards Ryosuke with extreme speed and intense heat.
The Great Fireball was so hot it nearly scorched the ground beneath it.
The power of such a Great Fireball left the observing clansmen in awe.
Itachi truly lives up to being a top-tier genius of the clan, capable of performing a Fireball Jutsu of such magnitude, showcasing his exceptional Fire Release talent.
Even Uchiha Fugaku was very pleased with his son's talent—it was truly extraordinary.
At the same time, he sighed inwardly. He wondered what Itachi truly thought in his heart. Perhaps he had indeed sided with Konoha.
Every time he reported to the clan, he conveyed that the higher-ups were not targeting the Uchiha clan and had not taken any actions, urging the clan members not to misunderstand.
But even he, as a father, could not fully trust this.
Let alone the ordinary clansmen.
Ryosuke, on the other hand, saw that even someone like Uchiha Itachi favored the Great Fireball Jutsu, despite its lack of practical use. Aside from looking cool.
So, naturally, he too loved this jutsu.
Refining chakra, his hands moved quickly to form seals,
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
From his mouth emerged a fireball as large as a house.
In terms of size, it was even slightly larger than Itachi's. This was because Ryosuke undeniably had more chakra than Uchiha Itachi.
Thus, its power was naturally stronger.
The two fireballs collided in mid-air, instantly exploding, with flames illuminating the dark sky.
Countless fire fragments scattered in all directions.
Some fireballs even flew towards the observing Uchiha clansmen. These clansmen easily dodged the attacks; some even dispersed the flames directly.
By the time the flames reached them, they had lost most of their power.
Among those present, except for a few who had seen Ryosuke's strength before, everyone else was utterly astonished.
It was already known that Uchiha Itachi was strong. But no one had expected Uchiha Ryosuke to be just as formidable.
Releasing a Great Fireball that rivaled Itachi's clearly demonstrated his remarkable Fire Release talent.
Even Uchiha Izumi's small mouth opened in shock. She had always known how powerful Itachi was, having witnessed his demonstrations firsthand.
But she never realized that Ryosuke had hidden his strength so deeply. His Fireball was even larger than Itachi's.
At the same time, she felt helpless. Why must two top-tier geniuses from the same clan stand on opposing sides?
Ryosuke was clearly defending the clan, so why did Itachi stand against him?
She felt truly conflicted. If only the two could work together, the Uchiha clan would surely regain its former glory.
In the battlefield, while Uchiha Itachi was astonished by the strength of Ryosuke's Great Fireball, which rivaled his own, he seized the opportunity to charge at Ryosuke directly.
He was confident in his taijutsu.
After all, he had once defeated peers with just a shadow clone, let alone his real body.
Uchiha Ryosuke, seeing his opponent charging at him, clearly intending to engage in close combat, couldn't help but smile faintly.
When it came to shuriken techniques, he admitted defeat. Regarding Sharingan's ocular power, it might be a fifty-fifty match. But in taijutsu, there was no doubt he had the upper hand.
Although Itachi's taijutsu was decent, it was nothing extraordinary.
Easily dodging Itachi's attacks, Ryosuke took the chance to counter with a punch.
Itachi, surprised that his attack was evaded, quickly raised his arms to defend, but was shocked by the weight of Ryosuke's punch, which left his arms aching.
Alarmed, he realized that although his taijutsu had a chance of prevailing, Ryosuke's physical strength was far superior.
After a few exchanges, Itachi found himself at a disadvantage, his body burdened and retreating step by step.
He understood he couldn't continue a taijutsu clash; otherwise, he would undoubtedly lose.
The observing Uchiha clansmen were all astonished. This was beyond their expectations.
Although the Uchiha clan wasn't known for taijutsu, they were still quite skilled in it by ninja standards.
Yet Ryosuke was suppressing Itachi entirely, proving his taijutsu prowess beyond doubt.
Some even believed they wouldn't be a match for Ryosuke if they faced him themselves.
Those familiar with Ryosuke's abilities, such as Uchiha Hachiyo, Uchiha Idaka, and Uchiha Fugaku, weren't surprised. They had witnessed Ryosuke's exceptional taijutsu firsthand.
Even now, Ryosuke hadn't activated the Eight Gates. If he did, Itachi would undoubtedly be defeated easily.
It was evident that further taijutsu exchanges would only lead to Itachi's loss.
This outcome aligned with the interests of the radicals. It was well-known that Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui represented the moderate faction.
They advocated for dialogue with Konoha's leadership and even compliance with orders from the higher-ups.
The previous agreement to relocate the clan was only possible due to Shisui's strong support.
Shisui was undoubtedly one of the clan's top-tier combatants, whose capabilities even the radicals acknowledged.
But the radicals lacked a representative with comparable combat strength.
On the battlefield, Itachi, with his extraordinary combat instincts, knew he couldn't continue clashing in taijutsu.
He had to create distance; otherwise, he would inevitably lose.
So, he quickly retreated.
But Ryosuke wasn't about to give him such an opportunity.
Moreover, his speed surpassed Itachi's. He swiftly closed the distance, clenched his fist, and delivered a powerful punch to Itachi's chest.
Itachi, unable to dodge, wore a pained expression as his body was sent flying.
He landed on all fours, barely steadying himself.
His face turned grim. As a genius, he couldn't accept such a predicament.
Although Ryosuke was older, Itachi still felt deeply humiliated and angry.
'Why is this guy so strong?'
Originally, he intended to suppress Ryosuke to prevent him from influencing the clan. But now, he was the one being overpowered, inadvertently boosting Ryosuke's reputation.
Meanwhile, Ryosuke smiled confidently.
He had already defeated Uchiha Obito with a kick, and now Itachi with his fists—his initial dream was fulfilled.
Neither of these traitors could stand against him anymore.
Perhaps in the future, Itachi would awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. But with his dual-system advantage, wouldn't he become even stronger?
When that time comes, he'd receive endless rewards from having more children.
Even the unreliable Auto Cultivation System proved quite reliable overall, as long as it improved his strength.
Uchiha Itachi hadn't awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan yet, which would likely happen after witnessing Shisui's death.
Now Itachi was completely indoctrinated, brainwashed by the Third Hokage's Will of Fire. Naturally, his thoughts had strayed far from the normal path, making them difficult to change.
His mindset was undoubtedly influenced by Shisui. If Shisui's perspective could be altered, then Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Fugaku, and himself could work together to...
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