Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Confronting the Villain and Unleashing New Power
Outside the Hokage Building, Sasuke yawned.
Sakura said with concern, "Sasuke, take care of yourself."
Naruto shouted enviously, "Sakura, can you care about me too?"
"Naruto, you're so annoying!" Sakura retorted.
"Hey, why is that?" Naruto complained.
Sasuke shook his head helplessly. In truth, he didn't mind this kind of daily banter.
Reflecting on the previous day's bell test, Sasuke realized that Naruto had been hiding underwater, waiting for the right moment. Sasuke had used this to his advantage, allowing Naruto to distract Kakashi while he seized the bell. Although it was a strategic use of the environment, Naruto had helped, and Sasuke decided he would repay him someday.
Afterward, Sasuke practiced using his Sharingan and the B-rank jutsu, Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique, from the family scrolls. Practicing until midnight left him a bit tired.
Naruto grumbled, "Kakashi-sensei is late again."
Sakura, trying to maintain her composure in front of Sasuke, just smiled despite her annoyance.
Soon, Team 8 and Team 10 arrived.
Kiba boasted, "Hey, Naruto, we got a mission."
Naruto, envious but pretending not to care, replied, "Hmph, I don't care about small-time missions!"
Ino looked at Sakura with pride, "Forehead girl, once I complete my mission and earn money, I'll buy the latest cosmetics and definitely captivate Sasuke."
Sakura bit her lip, "Ino, stop dreaming!"
After Kiba and Ino left, Naruto and Sakura couldn't sit still and dragged Sasuke into the Hokage Building.
Naruto blurted out, "Old man, we're here for a mission, preferably a super difficult one that saves the world."
Tojo sneered, "Get lost, you demon fox brat, this isn't a place for you!"
Naruto was furious, "Who are you calling a demon fox?"
Sasuke stepped forward.
Sakura glared at Tojo, "Why are you insulting us for no reason?"
Tojo looked at Sasuke with disdain, "Hmph, Uchiha really has fallen, associating with demon foxes?"
Sasuke was instantly enraged. His father's words echoed in his mind: "The Uchiha clan is the largest in Konoha, and no one can insult our name!"
Sasuke stepped forward, demanding, "Apologize to me!"
Tojo mocked, "Kid, ninjas speak with strength."
Sasuke didn't hesitate, "Fine, I'll challenge you now!"
Tojo laughed, "Uchiha brat, if you can beat me, I'll kneel and apologize, but you can't!"
Though Tojo was only a Chunin, his strength was close to a Special Jonin, so he was confident.
"Enough talk, let's fight!"
"Alright, you've got guts!"
Naruto, thinking Sasuke was standing up for him, was moved to tears.
Sakura, acting like a fangirl, exclaimed, "Sasuke is so cool."
Naruto was immediately deflated.
On the other side, the Third Hokage and Kakashi observed the scene.
The Third Hokage asked, "Kakashi, aren't you worried your student might get hurt?"
Kakashi replied, "Hokage-sama, I trust Sasuke. He can handle it."
The Third Hokage was intrigued, "Oh, he must be exceptional."
Sasuke and Tojo moved to an open area outside the Hokage Building.
Sasuke, with a blank expression, checked Tojo's entries with his system.
[Entries: Water Style Enthusiast (Blue), Arrogant (Green ☆), Family Taijutsu (White)]
[Arrogant (Green ☆): The holder looks down on everyone unless they have power or strength.]
No wonder he's arrogant; it's in his nature!
[Family Taijutsu (White): A crude technique, referred to as King ■ Fist]
Useless!
Only the Water Style Enthusiast seemed worthwhile.
Tojo quickly formed hand seals, "Kid, tremble before absolute strength! Water Style: Water Sweep!"
The Third Hokage, with a pipe in his mouth, commented, "Using ninjutsu right away, Tojo doesn't even see Sasuke as a threat."
Kakashi nodded.
The five elements—water, fire, earth, wind, and lightning—counter each other. Using ninjutsu without knowing the opponent's attributes is foolish.
Naruto and Sakura were tense. The water swirl approached quickly, and being hit would be unpleasant.
Sasuke remained calm, "Fire Style: Great Fireball!"
Tojo sneered, "Idiot, doesn't he know water beats fire?"
Everyone was puzzled by Sasuke's move.
Kakashi's eyes gleamed with understanding.
The Third Hokage frowned, "Kakashi, has Uchiha Sasuke awakened the Sharingan?"
"Yes, and it's a Two Tomoe Sharingan!"
The Third Hokage took a puff, "Impressive."
The fireball collided with the water wave, creating a thick mist that obscured everyone's vision.
But Sasuke, with his Sharingan, could see through the mist.
With a swift movement, Sasuke vanished and reappeared with a kunai at Tojo's throat.
As the mist cleared, Sakura jumped with joy, "Sasuke won!"
Naruto pouted, "Tsk, I could've won more impressively."
Everyone was amazed.
Tojo felt the cold steel at his throat and knew he was beaten.
Sasuke, expressionless, moved the kunai slightly, "Kneel and apologize!"
Tojo, terrified, pleaded, "Okay, okay, I apologize. I'll kneel now... Just please move the kunai."
Sasuke withdrew the kunai.
Tojo knelt with a thud, "Uchiha, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have insulted your clan or your friends. I deserve this."
Sasuke coldly ordered, "Get out!"
Tojo left in disgrace.
Everyone murmured, "Awakening the Sharingan so young, is the Uchiha clan rising again?"
Sakura ran over to congratulate Sasuke.
Naruto, conflicted, said, "Sasuke, thanks."
Sasuke replied, "Naruto, what did you say?"
Naruto blushed, "Nothing, just don't think I'll thank you!"
Sasuke shrugged and focused on his new entry.
[Ding, defeated Tojo, gained new entry: Water Style Enthusiast (Blue)]
[Water Style Enthusiast (Blue): Reduces chakra cost for Water Style by 10% and increases power by 10%.]
[Note: Water attribute automatically activated upon fusion.]
No hesitation, Sasuke fused the entry!
Defeating a villain and gaining a new attribute—what a profitable deal!
Just then, a drunken Tazuna appeared, "Why hasn't anyone taken my mission? Is Konoha, the first ninja village, so inefficient?"