Uchiha Han was sent flying backward, blood even seeping from the corner of his mouth!
This was the price of daring to underestimate Yuya's shock force and foolishly trying to engage in taijutsu with him.
Even a Chunin was no exception!
"This is impossible! Impossible!! What… what kind of power is this?!"
Uchiha Han was in shock. He wanted to land steadily, but his body, numbed by the force of the shock, refused to obey him.
Thud!
Uchiha Han crashed to the ground in a disgraceful heap, his body trembling uncontrollably.
The scene fell into absolute silence.
Then, as the realization sank in, the surrounding crowd erupted in an uproar.
Unbelievable!!
A Chunin of the Uchiha clan had been punched away by a mere child, and he was even injured?!
How could this be possible?!
"Am I dreaming?"
"The Uchiha clan… shouldn't be this weak!"
"What kind of power did that kid just use?!"
Countless onlookers stared in utter disbelief at the fallen Uchiha Han and the calm, composed Yuya, who slowly retracted his fist.
It was simply beyond comprehension.
If Uchiha Han had sent Yuya flying with a single punch, it would have been normal. But the fact that the reverse had happened was utterly mind-boggling!
Uchiha Han remained sprawled on the ground, his mind blank.
He still hadn't processed the reality that he had been sent flying by a single punch from Yuya.
When it finally dawned on him, the weight of the gazes around him drove him into madness.
"Damn it! Damn you! You dare—!"
Being punched away and injured by a mere brat like Yuya…
Such an event was the ultimate humiliation. He might never be able to lift his head again within the Uchiha clan and would forever be the subject of ridicule.
Consumed by rage, Uchiha Han's expression twisted with murderous intent.
Initially, he had only intended to teach Yuya a lesson.
But now, he wanted to kill this damned brat!
Driven by fury, Uchiha Han no longer held back. This time, he abandoned taijutsu and quickly weaved hand seals, unleashing a real ninjutsu.
He was no longer concerned about the fact that they were in the middle of Konoha's streets. He was determined to kill Yuya right here and now.
"Fire Style! Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!!"
A B-rank Fire Release jutsu!
This technique was far superior to the Great Fireball Jutsu. The terrifying flames coalesced into the shape of a dragon, roaring forward with destructive force, aiming straight for Yuya.
The ground cracked from the sheer heat in its wake.
"Not good!"
"Is he insane?! Using a jutsu of this scale in the village?!"
The onlookers gasped and scrambled to retreat. Most of them were shinobi and could evade in time, but the sheer recklessness of the attack left them horrified.
Seeing this, Yuya couldn't help but inhale sharply.
There was no way he could block such an attack. And dodging? Impossible.
If Uchiha Han had used ninjutsu from the start instead of underestimating him, Yuya would have lost instantly.
However, at this moment, despite the overwhelming fire dragon charging toward him, Yuya's face showed no fear. Instead, he remained eerily calm, his gaze subtly scanning the surroundings.
It was time for those guys to step in.
Swish!!
Sure enough, in the next instant, a dark figure flickered in front of Yuya. The figure rapidly formed hand seals, countering the incoming flames.
"Water Style! Water Formation Wall!!"
Whoosh!
A massive surge of water erupted, forming a barrier like an impenetrable fortress.
The Fire Dragon Flame Bullet collided with the water, hissing and steaming as the two elements clashed. A thick mist billowed up, completely obscuring the battlefield.
Eventually, the flames vanished without a trace, and the water dispersed as well.
"Uchiha Han! Engaging in unauthorized combat within Konoha—do you realize your crime?!" A cold voice rang out.
Standing in front of Yuya was a masked figure—an ANBU!
ANBU, also known as the Assassination and Tactical Special Forces, answered directly to the Hokage and could not be commanded by anyone else.
They handled not only external assassination missions but also ensured internal security within Konoha.
They were the true elite, even above the Uchiha Clan's Konoha Military Police Force!
Uchiha Han had just used a large-scale Fire Release jutsu within the village. Even if it hadn't been directed at Yuya, such an act was strictly forbidden.
Seeing the ANBU appear, Uchiha Han's bloodlust remained, but he had no choice but to suppress it. He did not dare to act recklessly in front of ANBU.
"What crime have I committed?"
"Private battles are prohibited within Konoha," the ANBU stated coldly.
Uchiha Han's fury simmered down as he shot Yuya a venomous glare and sneered. "I am a squad captain of the Konoha Military Police Force. There were rumors that Yuya might be associated with enemy village spies, so I merely intended to take him in for questioning."
Hmm?!
The crowd was momentarily stunned.
Yuya cursed internally at Uchiha Han's shamelessness.
No wonder this guy dared to attack him so openly in the street. He had already prepared a convenient excuse. The Konoha Military Police Force was essentially the Uchiha clan's private army.
It was blatant oppression.
The onlookers wore expressions of disdain but dared not voice their opinions due to fear of the Uchiha clan's authority.
Such was the tyranny of the Uchiha!
The ANBU, seeing this, could only respond coldly, "Do you have any evidence?"
"This matter is none of ANBU's concern," Uchiha Han replied icily, his tone hardening now that he had invoked the authority of the Military Police Force.
The ANBU operative behind his mask frowned deeply.
"Even so, you cannot arrest someone without the Hokage's approval," the ANBU insisted.
In truth, both Danzo's Root and Hiruzen Sarutobi's ANBU often clashed with the Uchiha clan.
This ANBU had been specifically sent by Hiruzen Sarutobi to monitor the Uchiha clan.
Someone like Yuya, an orphan with no background and originally from another village, was hardly worth ANBU's protection.
The real reason the ANBU intervened was to suppress the Uchiha.
The crowd was well aware of this, as such confrontations between ANBU and the Konoha Military Police Force were all too common in Konoha.
"In urgent matters, immediate action must be taken. What if Yuya truly is a spy and escapes while we wait?" Uchiha Han sneered.
Now that he had invoked the Military Police Force, he represented the Uchiha clan itself. Even in the face of ANBU, his confidence grew.
The ANBU operative frowned but was unwilling to let Uchiha Han have his way so easily.
"No, this situation is suspicious. The Hokage must personally decide."