The lightning-fast battle left the children dazzled, and Morino Ibiki approached Uchiha Mukaku, exclaiming curiously, "Big Brother, they look so amazing!"
Uchiha Mukaku replied speechlessly, "They don't just 'look' amazing; if you went up there, the battle would be over in an instant!"
Morino Ibiki rubbed the back of his head and then asked, "What about Big Brother?"
"Of course I'd win!" Uchiha Mukaku rolled his eyes, answering with full confidence.
Kakashi Hatake and Asuma Sarutobi, who had returned to the group, overheard this conversation. They both looked over, meeting Uchiha Mukaku's challenging gaze. They silently averted their eyes, but secretly vowed that one day they would show this Uchiha what they were capable of.
As if hearing Uchiha Mukaku's statement, the teacher called him and Might Guy up for a practical exercise. Although Might Guy failed the Ninja Academy entrance exam and was a late admission, his taijutsu was quite good; in fact, the teacher even thought his taijutsu should be on par with Kakashi Hatake's.
When Uchiha Mukaku heard that his opponent was Might Guy, his expression remained calm, showing no signs of panic. He was full of self-confidence and also very curious about the extent of this child's taijutsu, who could run more than 250 laps around the training ground in one go.
At the instruction of the supervising teacher, the two instantly moved, engaging in an intense taijutsu spar. Might Guy's speed was like a gust of wind, and his strength was not to be underestimated. His solid physical foundation made every move and stance look proper, and every attack carried considerable force.
However, in Uchiha Mukaku's eyes, Might Guy's attacks were full of flaws. Uchiha Mukaku had not wasted his time over the years; he had also undergone high-intensity physical training. Moreover, with the aid of the Uchiha Clan's secret medicine and the bonus of the Uchiha Clan's bloodline talent, his physical fitness was actually superior to Might Guy's.
Even without activating his Sharingan, Might Guy's movements appeared like slow-motion playback to him, full of exploitable opportunities.
Uchiha Mukaku initially focused on defense, carefully sensing Might Guy's speed and strength during this process. Suddenly, a wicked smile curled his lips as an interesting idea formed in his mind.
After they separated again, Uchiha Mukaku, relying on his complete dominance over Might Guy in terms of speed and strength, suddenly unleashed a strange technique.
He took a running start and instantly appeared in front of his opponent, his body airborne, his feet rapidly alternating kicks directly into Might Guy's chest. It was precisely the 'Foshan Shadowless Kick' he had learned from a movie in his previous life.
When he first landed one or two kicks, the expressions of the onlookers were unremarkable, as if they thought it was just an ordinary move. But when he landed three or four kicks, everyone's eyes began to widen, and expressions of surprise appeared on their faces. By the fifth and sixth kicks, everyone was in disbelief; the incredibly fast footwork and fierce offensive made them realize that this child from the Uchiha family was not simple.
When Uchiha Mukaku landed the seventh kick, the onlookers cheered excitedly, and the entire training ground was drowned in the excited applause of the children.
Might Guy, unable to keep up with his opponent's movements, took the full brunt of the 'Foshan Shadowless Kick.' Seven consecutive kicks sent him staggering backward, leaving him short of breath and collapsing to the ground, unable to continue fighting for a short period.
Uchiha Mukaku, the attacker, landed gracefully, raising his chin slightly and giving Kakashi Hatake a challenging smile.
The supervising teacher of the Ninja Academy, who was observing the fight, frowned and immediately criticized, "Uchiha Mukaku, you must understand that with this dashing flying kick, the first kick's power is undoubtedly the strongest. From a mechanical perspective, if the first kick is repelled, the faster the rebound speed, the greater the force the opponent withstands, and the more lethal the strike."
He faced all the students present and explained in detail, "Let's analyze the attacked enemy. The greater their instantaneous speed when attacked, the heavier the attack they received. Your dashing flying kick, where the first kick failed to send the enemy flying, indicates that the force began to buffer and dissipate as soon as your foot landed on their chest. The subsequent six kicks naturally couldn't exert enough force. Ultimately, you only knocked the enemy down when your body was already airborne and had no initial velocity. What's the point of that?"
After saying this, he earnestly admonished Uchiha Mukaku, "In front of an enemy skilled in taijutsu, someone who stays airborne for a long time is like a sandbag, only able to passively take hits. Moreover, your seven consecutive aerial kicks from a flat jump, while seemingly an impossible feat in terms of difficulty, are useless in actual combat. Such moves can only be used against opponents much weaker than yourself. Don't use such flashy but impractical moves anymore!"
Despite the Ninja Academy's supervising teacher's stern lecture, the children didn't care much. They only thought Uchiha Mukaku's movements were incredibly cool. The way he flew into the air and landed seven consecutive kicks was incomparably graceful.
Seeing the students' fanatical expressions, the Ninja Academy's supervising teacher annoyedly ruffled his hair. He regretted letting Uchiha Mukaku demonstrate; this guy was completely the opposite of what taijutsu should be.
Upon hearing the teacher's evaluation, Uchiha Mukaku, however, fully agreed. 'As expected of a Ninja Academy supervising teacher,' he thought. 'It seems these people are all veterans who've been through battles. Not only is their fundamental knowledge solid, but their insight is also incredibly sharp.'
He helped his opponent, Might Guy, up, formed the hand seal of reconciliation with him, and then returned to the student ranks. At this moment, his number one subordinate, Morino Ibiki, sidled over and said with a fawning expression, "Boss, your moves just now were too cool!"
Uchiha Mukaku glanced at his subordinate, whose intentions were obvious, and asked, "Want to learn?"
Morino Ibiki's eyes lit up, and he excitedly replied, "Yes!"
"I'll teach you, but the supervising teacher is right; it's just a flashy trick, not practical at all," Uchiha Mukaku seriously warned him.
Asuma Sarutobi, standing nearby, saw Kurenai Yuhi talking about Uchiha Mukaku with other children, and a hint of jealousy arose in his heart. He secretly thought, "Hmph, it's just a few flashy moves, what's so great about that? It just attracts everyone's attention." He crossed his arms, and a flicker of displeasure crossed his eyes.
Uchiha Obito also felt a bit jealous of Uchiha Mukaku. He pouted, feeling a sour taste in his mouth, "This guy always loves to show off so much. He always manages to get everyone to gather around him. Since we're both from the Uchiha Clan, I can't be worse than him." Obito's eyes subtly held jealousy, and he unconsciously clenched his fists.