Chapter 24: Isn't It Normal to Have a Competitive Heart When Young

Sidestepping to dodge the shuriken that came straight at his face, Uchiha Gin looked helplessly at the panting boy in front of him.

Just now, the kid squatting in front of his house had, without a word, pulled out a shuriken and thrown it at him.

Relying on his 10-point taijutsu bonus, Uchiha Gin easily dodged the other party's attack.

Seeing that his sneak attack had missed, the kid who looked like Uchiha Sasuke didn't believe in evil and pulled out another shuriken, throwing it at him with a swish.

"Izuna, is this how you welcome your dear eldest cousin?"

Uchiha Gin recognized the other party's identity based on his memory.

Uchiha Izuna, the second son of Uchiha Tajima, the younger brother of Uchiha Madara, the future half-behind-the-scenes mastermind. He was talented but too arrogant, and as a result, his kidney was stolen by the cunning white-haired man, leaving behind a pair of Mangekyo and dying young.

It could be said that it was Izuna's death that led to the subsequent plot, otherwise Uchiha Madara would never have been able to open the Rinnegan. However, at this moment, he was just a brother-con who had just awakened.

"Damn it, when did you become so strong?"

Seeing that all his moves had missed, Uchiha Izuna, who had emptied his ninja tool pouch, frowned and asked loudly.

"Where is it strong? It's been at this level for so many years. Don't talk nonsense with your eyes open. Sometimes find your own reasons. Has your chakra volume increased over the years? Have you practiced seriously?"

Uchiha Gin looked at Uchiha Izuna, who was a bit unconvinced, and said yin-yangly.

"Damn it!"

Uchiha Izuna, who was angered by these words, ignored the gap in strength between the two, pulled out a katana from behind, and rushed toward Uchiha Gin.

But he was still easily dodged by the nimble Uchiha Gin. While dodging, he kept saying,

"Are you okay, little brother?"

Listening to the other party's cheap voice, Uchiha Izuna was so angry that his eyes turned red,

"No way, no way, you opened the Sharingan already?"

He was so angry that his eyes went black, and he almost fainted.

Four years ago, ten-year-old Uchiha Madara easily defeated his cousin Uchiha Gin, who was ten years older than him. That scene left a deep impression on young Uchiha Izuna.

Four years later, Uchiha Izuna, who thought he was well-prepared, chose to challenge his cousin Uchiha Gin on his tenth birthday in order to keep up with his brother Uchiha Madara.

But what he never expected was that this cousin, who usually looked like a dog relying on his master's power, actually had such skills.

You have to know that his current strength, even if not as good as the elite combatants, was considered top-notch among ordinary combatants. Measured by future levels, it was Chunin strength.

Discovering that the opponent's strength wasn't as simple as he had imagined, Uchiha Izuna hardened his heart and began to seal frantically with both hands,

Snake - Ram - Monkey - Boar - Horse - Tiger

The classic Great Fireball Technique.

As the boy's cheeks puffed up, a burst of scorching chakra was released from his mouth, and a fireball several meters in diameter smashed toward Uchiha Gin.

The fireball rushing toward him made his already curly hair curl another layer. Glancing at the ingredients he had just purchased and his "pendant" Senju Itama behind him, Uchiha Gin had to extend both hands, preparing to resist this Great Fireball head-on.

As chakra gathered in his hands, Uchiha Gin hammered the Great Fireball. Under the blessing of Strange Strength, the scorching flames of the Great Fireball were actually blocked by the fist wind he hit.

Uchiha Izuna saw that he was facing his Great Fireball without dodging or avoiding, and immediately shouted anxiously,

"Are you stupid? Dodge quickly!"

Sparring was sparring, but killing each other within the clan was a taboo among taboos, not to mention Uchiha Gin was his cousin, and the relationship between the two wasn't as bad as imagined.

Feeling the scorching heat coming from his fists, Uchiha Gin felt the time was about right, and immediately used Strange Strength again to hit the Great Fireball in front of him.

With a muffled sound, the Great Fireball was blown away by the fist wind of Strange Strength in front of him. Uchiha Gin took the opportunity to fly backward, "sorryly" rolling on the ground a few times, and then there was no movement.

Seeing this scene, Uchiha Izuna flew to the side of the "unconscious" Uchiha Gin. Looking at the traces of being burned by fire on the other party, the boy was full of remorse.

How could he treat his own relatives like this? Under the huge stimulation, the boy's pitch-black eyes slowly welled up with tears, and tears flowed down.

"Cousin, don't die, I'll go find a doctor for you!"

Izuna, who saw that no matter how he pushed, the other party remained indifferent, prepared to get up and seek help in the clan.

"Cough cough cough, truly worthy of being my brother, this Great Fireball actually has a few points of the clan leader's heat... cough"

Uchiha Gin, who saw the timing was about right, "struggled" to open his eyes. The weak voice made Uchiha Izuna stop his steps, and he hurriedly leaned down to lift his upper body.

"Cousin, you didn't die!"

"..." You die, I haven't died yet, you little brat.

"Izuna, your current strength is already not below mine. Seeing your growth, cousin, I am very gratified."

Uchiha Gin praised first, then followed closely,

"This time I lost, but next time it won't be certain. Izuna, wait for my challenge!"

"╭(╯^╰)╮, anytime!"

"Host failed, obtained Heart Energy * 10, can unlock Heartsteel chest reward after three more battles. (Current accumulated Heart Energy: 10)"

The system's pleasant prompt sounded.

Seeing the young and ignorant leek simply enter the pot, Uchiha Gin smiled gratifiedly. This was a high-quality leek, and he must not let him die young.

After Uchiha Gin got up, Uchiha Izuna wanted to pull him to the clan to check, but was rejected by him,

"This little injury is not worth mentioning for the brave Uchiha children. The injuries I have received in missions are much heavier than this."

Hearing this, Uchiha Izuna paid tribute and began to re-examine this cousin who usually looked sloppy.

"Izuna, why did you come to challenge me today?"

While helping Uchiha Izuna pick up the scattered shuriken, Uchiha Gin asked.

"Today is my tenth birthday. Big brother defeated you on that day ten years old, so I also wanted to..."

Uchiha Izuna scratched his hedgehog hair a bit embarrassedly.

"It's your birthday today!" Uchiha Gin looked up and asked in surprise.

"What's wrong, it's just a day."

In the Warring States Period, there was no special celebration ceremony for birthdays. Ordinary families wouldn't even deliberately remember the birthday. After all, in this era, living was already a very difficult thing.

"How can that be, come come come, help me move the ingredients in, I'll cook you a good meal!"

Uchiha Gin immediately greeted his cousin Izuna to move the ingredients that hadn't been affected just now into the house, picked up the ingredients and looked at Senju Itama who was unconscious on the ground, and asked curiously,

"Who is this guy? His hair color is so strange!"

"Don't worry about it, come in, come in."

Uchiha Gin, who felt it was too troublesome to explain, picked up Senju Itama and urged Izuna to hurry in.

Entering the kitchen and tidying up the ingredients, Uchiha Gin, relying on his skills in his previous life, started a hot operation.

In the living room, Uchiha Izuna poked Senju Itama, who was unconscious, and found that the other party didn't respond, so he played with his nose and pinched Senju Itama's nose.

As Senju Itama's face became redder and redder, this kid who had been unconscious for a long time woke up in a daze from a dizzying lack of oxygen.

"Ah ah ah, who are you!"

Senju Itama, who was suffocated awake, breathed heavily and looked at the strange boy in front of him with vigilance.

"I want to ask too."

For the impolite kid, Uchiha Izuna stood up and looked down at him.

"My brother said that when asking for someone else's name, you must first report your own name!"

The bound Senju kid said indignantly.

"Hehe, this is clearly what my brother said!"

The Uchiha kid also fought back.

"My brother dares..."

"My brother also dares..."

Childish comparisons were endless.

Lifting the curtain, Uchiha Gin walked out with two plates of dishes.

"Stop arguing, what are the benefits of a brother, whoever says it right will give it to him."

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