Chapter 865: Teaching in Konoha, the System Says I

"That is Mangetsu's younger brother."

Zabuza Momochi said in a low voice, "We should trust him."

Having experienced being captured by Itachi Uchiha and ransomed by Mei Terumi, he had mellowed out somewhat in personality.

Furthermore, since he hadn't suffered any major injuries, he hadn't returned to the Hidden Mist Village early.

He didn't know much about Suigetsu Hozuki, but he was quite familiar with Mangetsu Hozuki.

Mangetsu Hozuki had been known since childhood as a prodigy loved by the ninja blades, and he possessed immense fame in the Hidden Mist Village.

"He will win!"

Another Hidden Mist jonin said firmly, "He has the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari!"

"Not bad."

Zabuza Momochi nodded and said, "Naruto Uzumaki has the Great Blade: Samehada, but Sasuke Uchiha does not."

Suigetsu Hozuki had chosen the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari from among the remaining four ninja blades.

Although he preferred the Severing Blade: Kubikiribocho, it was in the hands of Juzo Biwa, so he had to settle for second best.

The Blunt Blade: Kabutowari was called a blade, but in reality, it was an axe paired with a hammer.

Its effect was that when the axe struck the hammer, it could generate a shockwave capable of destroying everything.

Named a blunt blade, it actually possessed the strongest attack power.

"No matter what, we have to win one match."

"Indeed, if we lose every single one, it would be too shameful."

"Although there are still three people left, the other two are completely incomparable to Suigetsu; he is currently our Hidden Mist Village's only hope."

"He cannot lose!"

The ninja of the Hidden Mist Village had never expected this genin exchange meeting to end up like this.

But since things had reached this point, they could only trust Suigetsu Hozuki.

Meanwhile, on the side of the Hidden Leaf Village, the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

"Winning one more match will allow us to announce the Hidden Leaf Village's victory in advance."

Choza Akimichi said with great emotion, "The geniuses of our Hidden Leaf Village are simply too strong."

In all these years in the Hidden Leaf Village, the generation of Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha had the most geniuses, and they were the most monstrous.

"This is all thanks to Kitazawa."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle, "It was he who allowed these geniuses to unlock their talents early."

"Good teachers and good students complement each other."

Shikaku Nara said calmly, "Just like Itachi and the Kage, my lord."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face grew even richer.

He had many achievements in his life, and training the Legendary Sannin of the Hidden Leaf could be considered one of his greatest.

"Fugaku, what do Itachi think of this sparring match?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Fugaku Uchiha and asked.

"Sasuke will not let us down."

Fugaku Uchiha thought for a moment and replied.

"I think so too."

Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed.

He had been a teacher for the genius class for a long time, so he was very well-informed about the strength of Sasuke Uchiha and the others.

Hiashi Hyuga sighed in his heart, thinking it a pity.

In this genin exchange meeting, the Hyuga clan originally had a high probability of standing out; after all, two of the five participating students were from the Hyuga clan.

But Neji Hyuga and Hinata Hyuga were unlucky.

Among the five participating ninja from the Hidden Mist Village, Chojuro and Suigetsu Hozuki were the most famous.

If they couldn't be matched against them, even winning wouldn't be the focus of the battle.

In the end, when others discussed this genin exchange meeting, they would basically only discuss the two battles involving Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha.

"Sasuke, youth is about fighting, go all out and take him down!"

Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs up and said.

"No need to go all out."

Sasuke Uchiha said with a calm expression.

"……"

Kiba Inuzuka, who had originally wanted to say "good luck," was suddenly speechless.

I give Itachi full marks for that act of arrogance.

"Sasuke-kun!"

Sakura Haruno's eyes lit up as she said, "Just take him down easily like that!"

"Watch out for his blade."

Neji Hyuga glanced at the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari and said.

"This should be the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari."

Shikamaru Nara pondered and said, "Its attack power is very strong."

Because Naruto Uzumaki had obtained the Great Blade: Samehada, they had also taken the time to learn about the other six ninja blades.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had been established for a long time.

Information about the seven ninja blades was not considered a secret.

"I have the Sword of Kusanagi."

Sasuke Uchiha said indifferently.

"The Hozuki clan is also skilled in Water Style."

Shino Aburame reminded him.

Sasuke Uchiha nodded.

Water Style had a certain restraint against Fire Style.

But fortunately, he knew more than just Fire Style.

Sasuke Uchiha stepped onto the high platform and stood face-to-face with Suigetsu Hozuki.

Everyone looked toward them.

Without a doubt, this was the most critical battle of the genin exchange meeting.

If Suigetsu Hozuki won, the Hidden Mist Village still had a chance to fight.

If Sasuke Uchiha won, it would effectively end the competition.

Kitazawa watched them, feeling the effects of his butterfly effect.

In the original work, Sasuke Uchiha and Suigetsu Hozuki became teammates and even formed Team Taka.

But now, Team Taka would likely cease to exist, and they would have no possibility of fighting side by side; they could only be enemies.

"The battle begins!"

Kitazawa shouted from the edge of the high platform.

Water Style: Water Gun Jutsu!

Suigetsu Hozuki raised his index finger and aimed it at Sasuke Uchiha.

A stream of water flew out like a bullet.

It was fast and thin, with only a blurred water color visible to the eye.

At the same time, he grabbed the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari and charged forward, the axe raised high, as if to chop off Sasuke Uchiha's head.

A flash of scarlet color passed.

Sasuke Uchiha directly activated his two-tomoe Sharingan.

He stood in place, tilted his head, and dodged the Water Style: Water Gun Jutsu with great flair.

A gust of wind struck.

Sasuke Uchiha met it head-on, wielding the Sword of Kusanagi.

A dull clashing sound rang out.

The Sword of Kusanagi blocked the axe of the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari.

"Two-tomoe Sharingan?"

Suigetsu Hozuki felt a shock in his heart and dared not look into his eyes.

He used his left hand to slam the hammer down onto the axe.

Sasuke Uchiha's pupils constricted.

Under normal circumstances, the hammer should be aimed at him, not the axe.

Clearly, this was the special usage of the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari.

The moment he sensed something was wrong, Sasuke Uchiha used the Body Flicker Jutsu.

He often sparred with Naruto Uzumaki, Neji Hyuga, and the others, and had already understood one principle.

Ninja warfare is information warfare.

When facing unknown abilities or ninjutsu, avoid the sharp edge first, then find a way.

The hammer and axe trembled violently at the same time, creating an invisible shockwave.

The shockwave landed on the ground, immediately producing spiderweb-like cracks.

The spectators, especially the Hidden Mist Village ninja, were in an uproar.

They weren't marveling at the power of the Blunt Blade: Kabutowari; they were shocked to see Sasuke Uchiha's two-tomoe Sharingan.

As everyone knew, the more tomoe a Sharingan had, the more powerful the user was.

A two-tomoe Sharingan represented that Sasuke Uchiha had the strength of a chunin.

If he were seventeen, the Hidden Mist Village ninja wouldn't be surprised, but he was only seven.

Mei Terumi bit her lip subconsciously.

The information Ao had gathered had now become true intelligence.

She didn't know what kind of expression to show.

Was Ao's intelligence-gathering ability strong? That was certainly not it.

The only thing that could be certain was that the Hidden Leaf Village hadn't used any petty tricks to deceive them.

So, did that mean Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki had really defeated a jonin?

Mei Terumi thought carefully and found that, given their strength, such a possibility did indeed exist.

Whether it was the Rasengan or the two-tomoe Sharingan, even a jonin could easily capsize if hit by them.

Mei Terumi fell into silence.

Ao was the same.

He really wished the information he had gathered was fake.

On the high platform, Sasuke Uchiha charged toward Suigetsu Hozuki with the Sword of Kusanagi.

He didn't use genjutsu.

Because during the previous clash, he hadn't felt much pressure.