After completing the nature transformation of Wind-elemental Chakra, Seven Nights prioritized optimizing his [Body Flicker Technique].
Utilizing the flow characteristics of wind, he moved lighter and faster when using Body Flicker.
Furthermore, Seven Nights had experimented with attaching Chakra to his body surface, which effectively reduced air resistance. He could dart out nearly twenty meters in an instant, although it was quite Chakra-intensive.
“I need to increase my Chakra reserves…”
However, he wasn’t from the Senju or Uzumaki clan, so his Chakra reserves were within the normal range for Hyuga clan members. Of course, compared to average clan members, Seven Nights still excelled.
After all, he had the [All-Heaven Breathing Technique] that expedited food digestion and absorption, nurtured his spirit, and subtly enhanced his physical constitution.
“Sealing a tailed beast…”
“Or learning Sage Mode to absorb natural energy…”
Seven Nights shook his head internally.
These were both excellent methods, but currently out of reach for him.
“All I can do is diligently train my body.”
Yet, even when one desires stillness, the wind won’t cease.
Seven Nights wanted to diligently train and improve himself, but trouble had arrived at his doorstep.
In the morning, after finishing the Herbal Identification class, a senior student blocked Seven Nights’ path.
“Hyuga, get out here!”
The tone was arrogant, like he looked down upon everyone.
“Who is this guy? So full of himself…”
“Looking for a fight? Hyuga? He’s looking for Seven Nights?!”
Everyone buzzed with discussion.
Seven Nights’ eyes darted, recognizing the clan crest on the student’s clothing.
“Uchiha?”
“It seems Nidaime really did predict this.”
Seven Nights stood up and calmly walked outside.
“You are Hyuga Seven Nights. I…”
“No need for chatter, don’t you want to challenge me? Let’s head to the training ground!”
Then, Seven Nights turned and left.
Regardless of the reason, Seven Nights wouldn’t avoid a fight.
One punch thrown can save you from a hundred punches to come.
Uchiha Tekka’s words were cut short, leaving him in an awkward position.
“…You punk! What challenge! I’m here to teach you a lesson!”
After a cold snort, Uchiha Tekka immediately followed, fearing that the other wouldn’t accept the challenge.
The news of their impending battle quickly spread throughout the Ninja Academy, some thought it was a bad idea, while others were eager to see the spectacle.
After all, it was the Uchiha and the Hyuga!
Two of the most prominent clans in Konohagakure.
In the teacher’s office.
Upon hearing the news, Watanabe Shinichi and several other teachers immediately rushed to the scene.
After all, Uchiha Tekka was already in his fourth year, two years older than Hyuga Seven Nights.
Children can be reckless when they fight, they shouldn’t cause any trouble.
………
On the training ground.
Uchiha Tekka and Seven Nights stood facing each other.
Students from all grades had gathered in a circle, forming a crowd. It was lunchtime, so everyone had time.
“Don’t say I’m bullying you for being younger…”
Uchiha Tekka had his hands in his pockets, acting like he didn’t know what a worthy opponent was.
“You can pick two helpers, just don’t cry when you lose…”
A small, golden-haired girl immediately stepped forward.
“Seven Nights, I’ll help you.”
Yakushi Yoroi stood amidst the crowd, wanting to step forward and help as well.
But if she joined, she’d only hold Seven Nights back.
She had heard of the senior student, Uchiha Tekka. He was the top student in his fourth year.
Top student… So he must be incredibly strong.
Yakushi Yoroi bit her lip, how can I help? What can I do?
“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”
Several breaking wind sounds echoed as the Ninja Academy teachers arrived.
Watanabe Shinichi’s eyes swept across the scene, he was relieved that they hadn’t started fighting yet.
Then, he sternly rebuked them, “What are you doing? You know the academy forbids private duels!”
The crowd immediately erupted in complaints.
“Ah! The teachers are here, no show for us.”
“Ugh, why were they so slow!”
“Who went to tattle…?”
“What a shame…”
Uchiha Tekka rolled his eyes, snorted a “tsk,” and glanced coldly at Hyuga Seven Nights.
“Consider yourself lucky.”
He didn’t say the words out loud, but his mouth was clearly moving, and the meaning was obvious.
Seven Nights patted Namikaze Minato’s shoulder, and chuckled, “Thanks! But I can handle this myself.”
He waved towards Watanabe Shinichi and the others.
“Shinichi-sensei, this fourth year senior and I were planning to have a sparring session. We were going to ask you to be the referee.”
Seven Nights deliberately emphasized “fourth year” and “senior.”
Uchiha Tekka’s face flushed red with anger.
“Now that you’re here, sensei, please act as our referee!”
Seven Nights’ words surprised Watanabe Shinichi, even Uchiha Tekka, who was about to leave, paused.
“This Hyuga kid… He has some guts!”
“But… A ninja’s battle isn’t won by mere words.”
Watanabe Shinichi looked at Seven Nights, “You’re serious?”
Seven Nights politely smiled, “I’m asking for your trouble, sensei.”
Watanabe Shinichi was silent for a moment, and after a brief discussion with the other teachers, he agreed to this sparring session.
He had known Hyuga Seven Nights for two years, and knew he wasn’t the type of brash kid who loved to show off or brag.
He thought to himself, “Facing a student two years his senior from the Uchiha clan, does he still have confidence?”
“Seven Nights, let me see what you’re capable of!”
Thus.
Watanabe Shinichi and the other teachers organized the students to spread out, creating enough space.
Just then, Yakushi Yoroi pushed through the crowd, reaching Namikaze Minato.
“Minato-kun, please deliver this note to Seven Nights-kun, right now!”
Seeing Yakushi Yoroi’s urgency, Minato looked down and his azure eyes widened in surprise.
Without hesitation, he performed a hand seal and used his Body Flicker Technique to teleport to Seven Nights’ side.
“Seven Nights, here you go.”
Upon glancing down, Seven Nights saw the contents of the note. He was slightly taken aback, then folded it and put it in his pocket.
“Thanks!”
“Thank Yoroi-san for this! I have no idea how she managed it.”
Seven Nights looked towards Yakushi Yoroi and gave a slight nod of gratitude.
“Take your stances!”
Watanabe Shinichi loudly announced.
………
【PS】：Happy New Year everyone! How many book lovers stayed up till this moment?