A massive barrier rose around the arena as the referee announced the start of the match.
The barrier wasn't just for show. The candidates who qualified for the Super Class now possessed combat power that could rival the commotions caused by the Five Kage of the past.
With the Uzumaki Empire providing ample chakra resources to the new generation, these young shinobi could unleash ninjutsu freely.
They weren't like the shinobi of old, who had to ration chakra the way Kakashi once did; though they still couldn't casually summon thousands of Shadow Clones like Naruto, their reserves were far from ordinary.
"Raimon Denki, I've heard much about you. I've been waiting for this fight."
Uchiha Naiko brushed her short hair behind her ear. Her pale complexion and graceful posture earned attention easily—but Denki didn't spare her even a glance. His glasses displayed the newest combat analysis interface, and the memory chip implanted in his support gear stored countless analytical records.
Though they had never attended the same academy, both had long been aware of each other's names.
Uchiha Naiko, one of the Uchiha Twin Stars—the other being Uchiha Sarada.
Sarada held the higher reputation, being the daughter of Uchiha Sasuke, sworn brother of the Emperor and a true Six Paths–level powerhouse. Sarada herself possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, and among the younger generation, only Boruto surpassed her.
"Hello, Miss Uchiha Naiko. It's a pleasure to face you today."
Denki remained polite.
Naiko did not. The moment the greeting left Denki's lips, she launched her assault.
"Fire Release: Fire Meteor!"
Two swift hand seals—far fewer than the usual eight—were all she needed before a rain of blazing fireballs descended from the sky.
Mastery reduced seals; that was the difference between a practitioner and a prodigy.
But Naiko wasn't done.
"Wind Release: Cyclone Slash!"
"Combination Ninjutsu: Blazing Cyclone Slash!"
Wind and fire fused in midair. The fire meteors twisted, reshaping into enormous crescent-shaped blades glowing blue-white, each radiating intense heat that distorted the air.
Denki's immediately began its assessment.
Two B-rank techniques. Combined output: A+ Rank.
Attack vector: aerial, wide-area lock.
Recommended response: Earth Release for defense, Water Release for counter. Hidden Mist to reduce Sharingan perception. Deploy Shadow Clones for misdirection...
Multiple tactical plans flashed in his mind within seconds.
Scientific ninja tools detached from his suit automatically. Without any hand seals, they activated:
Earth Release: Earth Wall — rising to intercept the direct impacts.
Water Release: Heavenly Curtain — extinguishing and redirecting the flaming blades.
Steam billowed violently where fire met water. Denki acted instantly.
"Hidden Mist Technique."
The field was swallowed by thick, swirling mist. Several Shadow Clones dispersed into it, vanishing from view.
The broadcast across the entire Uzumaki Empire erupted with excitement.
"So strong—right from the opening!"
"This year's Super Class is terrifying. The Emperor's son and Uchiha Sasuke's daughter are both contenders! And more geniuses are emerging everywhere!"
The Super Class matches had only begun being broadcast two years ago, showcasing the Empire's next generation of elite shinobi. It motivated other regions and reinforced stability by reminding everyone: there is always someone stronger.
"Graduates from the Super Class either become the Empire's backbone or get recruited by major corporations. They rise straight to the top!"
"My boss's son is considered a genius… but here? He wouldn't survive a single round!"
Back in the arena, the moment Denki unleashed the Hidden Mist, Uchiha Naiko opened her eyes—her Three-Tomoe Sharingan spinning to its full clarity.
What greeted Uchiha Naiko's eyes was a dense concentration of chakra drifting through the mist.
Among it, she could faintly sense ten large chakra signatures concealed within the haze.
Everything else was unclear. After all, the Sharingan was not the Byakugan—and in a battlefield filled with obscuring mist, it held no advantage. In such an environment, even Naiko's perception had limits.
"Hmph! Did you think that would leave me helpless?"
Naiko snorted, her hands forming seals so quickly that afterimages trailed behind her.
A moment later, her figure split into four identical forms, each flickering to a separate corner of the arena.
"Four Symbols Seal: Four-Corner Formation!"
This sealing technique—developed in later eras—was designed to compress and restrict space.
It worked best in closed or unknown environments, and right now, it began crushing inward, steadily shrinking Raimon Denki's range of movement.
But just as Naiko's sealing technique spread across the field—
—her attack vanished.
In its place, four massive water dragons erupted from within the mist, roaring as they surged toward Uchiha Naiko.
Sarada and the others watching from the stands were stunned.
"W–what happened? Why did Naiko's technique disappear?" Sarada asked, eyes wide.
Boruto crossed his arms, exhaling calmly.
"This is Chakra Absorption Ninjutsu. It's something Uncle Orochimaru developed by imitating the Rinnegan's ability—though nowhere near as strong. It can absorb ninjutsu below S-rank, but it's limited by the user's chakra nature. And activating it isn't that simple, either."
Sarada and the others stared at him in surprise.
Boruto continued, a faint grin on his face:
"Now Denki's getting serious. You're about to see what a real storm looks like… and what it means to be loaded with resources."
Their expressions stiffened as they focused back on the arena.
Inside the barrier, Raimon Denki had already begun his full-force assault.
His analysis was complete—
now it was time to attack.
Private Viewing Room
Inside the VIP room, Naruto and Shisui were also watching intently.
Shisui spoke first, his calm tone carrying a hint of appraisal.
"This kid… he has talent. He's smart. But he's absorbed too much of Orochimaru's cautious mindset. It looks like he overdoes it at times."
Before Naruto could respond, another wave of explosive attacks erupted on the field.
A spectacle of sheer power, and even more shockingly—a display of overwhelming wealth.
(End of Chapter)
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