The Uchiha guide led Tatsuya and the others to the training grounds, giving them a mocking smirk before bowing respectfully to Uchiha Hiroaki and Uchiha Yasumasa, who were already present, and then departing.
Other members of the Uchiha clan slowly began to gather around the training grounds.
Standing calmly, Tatsuya surveyed the assembled Uchiha.
The Uchiha clan truly deserved their reputation as one of Konoha's most powerful clans!
Just among the dozen or so Uchiha present, Tatsuya sensed that at least seven of them possessed chakra reserves on par with a Jonin.
His gaze sweeping over the Uchiha present, Tatsuya glanced back at the Police Force headquarters building. Finally focusing on Uchiha Hiroaki and Uchiha Yasumasa, he raised an eyebrow slightly.
"What's this? Are you all here to welcome me?"
"You're Akimichi Tatsuya? We heard you have the strength to overpower our Uchiha clan's Mangekyo Sharingan. We came to see for ourselves," Uchiha Hiroaki said, his voice icy and his eyes flashing coldly.
A disdainful smirk curled Tatsuya's lips. "See for yourselves? Heh."
If they thought they could intimidate him, they were sorely mistaken.
Whether or not he was willing to be a pawn in the Third Hokage's game was one thing; acting like a submissive coward was another.
If it were other people or a different situation, Tatsuya might have considered playing it low-key.
But against these arrogant Uchiha, he had no intention of doing so.
The only way to truly earn the respect of these Uchiha was to demonstrate overwhelming power.
If they wanted to make a scene, he'd play along.
The more trouble he caused with the Uchiha, the happier and more reassured the Third Hokage and the other village elders would be.
He had no illusions about getting along peacefully with these hotheaded Uchiha.
"Hmph! If you want to be the deputy captain of our Third Squad, you'll have to prove you have the strength!" Uchiha Hiroaki's eyes grew even colder.
Without another word, Uchiha Hiroaki moved, his three-tomoe Sharingan already activated. He blurred forward, heading straight for Tatsuya.
Tatsuya met him head-on without hesitation.
Nearby, Sakawa and Yuuhi Teru quickly retreated to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
Thud, thud, thud!
The sound of fists connecting with flesh echoed across the training grounds as Tatsuya and Uchiha Hiroaki's forms blurred and clashed.
After a dozen or so exchanges, they separated.
Tatsuya lightly brushed off some wrinkles that had formed on his clothes from the fight, then looked at Uchiha Hiroaki. "As expected of an Uchiha elite. Your observation and reflexes are sharp, but your strength is lacking!"
As he spoke, Tatsuya swiftly advanced.
This time, he took the initiative to attack.
During the initial probing exchanges, Tatsuya had basically assessed Uchiha Hiroaki's Taijutsu level.
Uchiha Hiroaki's face grew even colder in response to Tatsuya's verbal provocation, but his three-tomoe Sharingan remained locked onto Tatsuya's movements.
Seeing Tatsuya's attack, he moved to intercept.
While still in mid-air, Uchiha Hiroaki noticed Tatsuya's right fist suddenly enlarge.
"Ever seen a fist the size of a sandbag?!" Tatsuya's taunting voice rang out.
Uchiha Hiroaki's expression changed drastically. It was too late to dodge; he had no choice but to meet the blow head-on.
However, the power behind that punch completely exceeded Uchiha Hiroaki's expectations.
Boom!
Empowered by the Akimichi clan's signature Partial Expansion Jutsu, Tatsuya's strike carried immense force. Uchiha Hiroaki's body was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily into a nearby stone wall.
"Hiroaki!"
Seeing Uchiha Hiroaki sent flying by a single punch, Uchiha Yasumasa and the others rushed over.
Cough, cough!
Helped to his feet by his clansmen, Uchiha Hiroaki coughed up two mouthfuls of blood.
Tatsuya's blow had left him seriously injured.
"Akimichi Tatsuya!"
Seeing Uchiha Hiroaki's weakened state, Uchiha Yasumasa's face filled with rage. He roared and charged towards Tatsuya.
Clang!
His three-tomoe Sharingan instantly activated, and the long sword at his waist was drawn.
Learning from Uchiha Hiroaki's example, Uchiha Yasumasa had no intention of engaging Tatsuya in close-quarters combat.
Tatsuya's lips curled into a slight smile. He pulled out a kunai and met the attack.
Thanks to the constant enhancements of the Fujinhoin and the Body Regeneration Technique, Tatsuya's physical attributes far surpassed those of most ninja.
He had no fear of these Uchiha in a Taijutsu contest.
Clang, clang, clang!
Sword light flashed repeatedly as the two engaged in a rapid exchange of blows.
After a few dozen clashes, Uchiha Yasumasa's expression changed.
He was completely suppressed by Tatsuya in both strength and speed. If not for the keen insight provided by his Sharingan, he would have already lost.
After another parry, Uchiha Yasumasa used the momentum to leap backward.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
He pulled out several kunai and threw them at Tatsuya.
Boom, boom, boom!
As the kunai flew through the air, Uchiha Yasumasa formed hand seals, instantly detonating the explosive tags attached to them.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Uchiha Yasumasa's hands didn't stop. He immediately unleashed a Great Fireball Jutsu.
The fiercely burning fireball engulfed a small portion of the training grounds.
However, Uchiha Yasumasa's Great Fireball Jutsu only lasted for a few seconds.
Whoosh!
The sound of rushing air cut through the scene. Tatsuya's body had already appeared before him with a Body Flicker Technique.
It was the Body Flicker Technique!
Tatsuya's right arm shot out with incredible speed. Before Uchiha Yasumasa could react, Tatsuya grabbed him by the throat as easily as if he were snatching up a chicken.
Lifted lightly by Tatsuya, Uchiha Yasumasa's face turned red.
To be humiliated like this in front of his clansmen was unbearable for the proud Uchiha Yasumasa.
His chakra surged violently as he prepared for a desperate last stand.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Tatsuya snorted coldly and struck with a heavy punch!
Boom!
Uchiha Yasumasa was sent flying, immediately losing consciousness.
Compared to Uchiha Hiroaki, Uchiha Yasumasa's fate was even more miserable.
"Yasumasa!"
Seeing this, several Uchiha immediately rushed over to check on Uchiha Yasumasa's condition.
"Akimichi Tatsuya, you're too arrogant!"
"Everyone, get him!"
...
The remaining Uchiha pointed at Tatsuya, shouting in unison, clearly intending to gang up on him.
Thump!
Seeing this, Tatsuya's expression darkened.
A powerful surge of chakra erupted from his body, his aura reaching its peak.
The Uchiha who had been shouting immediately fell silent, their faces turning serious.
The chakra fluctuations emanating from Tatsuya were simply too astonishing.
"Captain Fugaku, do you need me to tear this place down?" Tatsuya turned towards the Police Force headquarters building and shouted, his voice echoing throughout the entire compound.
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