Sharingan Evolution: Proficiency's Path

Ding~

Ding ding ding~

Several more exchanges.

Qingming suddenly noticed that Uchiha Shisui was no longer counterattacking, focusing solely on defense.

Once he switched to defense, even though his swordsmanship level was a step behind, with the aid of the Sharingan, there was no immediate risk of defeat.

This choice puzzled Qingming.

But soon, he understood the reason behind it.

It was likely that his actions earlier had been too obvious, causing the other party to suspect that he had mastered the "Uchiha Style Swordsmanship," leading Shisui to opt for a more cautious approach.

Upon realizing this, Qingming decided not to hide anymore. He immediately displayed the "Uchiha Style Swordsmanship," combined with the "Konoha Style Swordsmanship," making his attacks even more fierce.

"Indeed, the other side also knows the 'Uchiha Style Swordsmanship.'"

Seeing Qingming's moves, Uchiha Shisui confirmed his suspicions, but that didn't change the pressure he had to bear.

As Qingming's attacks grew fiercer, the pressure on Uchiha Shisui mounted. Even with the Sharingan assisting him, it was becoming harder to keep up.

Finally, after blocking another frontal assault from Qingming, Uchiha Shisui no longer resisted head-on. With a quick step, using the recoil from the sword clash, he swiftly retreated.

However, by retreating, he handed the initiative back to Qingming.

Qingming had only taken two steps forward when Uchiha Shisui suddenly reached into his ninja pouch and scattered a black substance in his path.

The Sharingan's tomoe spun rapidly, and with his sharp perception, Qingming recognized what it was—caltrops.

A special ninja tool resembling a sea urchin, its surface covered in spikes.

If he stepped on it, his mobility would be severely compromised.

Suppressing his discomfort, Qingming quickly stopped his pursuit.

Watching Uchiha Shisui continue to retreat, Qingming suddenly sheathed his short sword, raised his hands, and swiftly completed a set of hand seals.

He then took a deep breath, gathering Fire Release chakra in his throat, and exhaled forcefully.

A fist-sized fireball began to form, growing rapidly as it flew toward Uchiha Shisui, spinning faster and expanding in size.

The scorching heat it emitted was so intense that even those standing far away on the second-floor corridor could feel it.

This wasn't just any ninjutsu; it was the C-rank Fire Release technique known for its powerful single-target attack—Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu.

Seeing the massive fireball coming straight at him, Uchiha Shisui knew it was too late to dodge.

Even if he managed to avoid the direct hit, the explosion of the fireball would still cause him harm.

"At this point, there's no choice but to face it head-on."

These thoughts flashed through his mind, and Uchiha Shisui quickly made a decision.

While retreating, he raised his hands, completing a set of hand seals even faster than Qingming had.

In the next moment, he opened his mouth and spat out a fireball, which also expanded rapidly as it flew toward Qingming.

The identical scene showed that Shisui had used the same technique—Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu.

However, his hand-seal speed and proficiency clearly surpassed Qingming's.

As a result, even though he performed the technique later, he still managed to release the fireball before Qingming's attack could reach him.

The two fireballs, one large and one small, collided in mid-air and, after a brief stalemate, exploded with a deafening roar.

A powerful shockwave, accompanied by scorching heat, spread in all directions, forcing everyone to squint their eyes.

At that moment, the crisp sound of metal clashing echoed through the battlefield, followed by a second, then a third.

In an instant, the sound of these collisions became a continuous stream.

On the second-floor corridor.

Everyone focused their gaze.

They saw Qingming and Uchiha Shisui repeatedly throwing shurikens and kunai at each other.

The sound of clashing metal was caused by these weapons colliding in mid-air.

The rapid and precise ninja tool throwing left the spectators dazzled.

Rip~

Suddenly, the sound of fabric tearing was heard.

Though faint, this sound was exceptionally sharp amidst the barrage of ninja tools.

The crowd looked toward the source of the sound and saw a tear on Uchiha Shisui's left shoulder, with fresh blood slowly seeping out.

Behind him, a shuriken stained with crimson was embedded in the ground.

There was no need for explanation; everyone understood what had happened.

Clearly, in this round of exchanges, Qingming had gained a slight upper hand.

However, Qingming wasn't the least bit pleased.

Although he had always known he wasn't a genius, and that his current progress was due to hard work and his proficiency panel, realizing the gap between himself and a true genius still left him feeling disheartened.

He had trained in "ninja tool throwing" for so long, yet against Uchiha Shisui, who was two years younger than him, he could only gain a slight advantage.

Such a gap would inevitably cause frustration.

Fortunately, Qingming quickly adjusted his mindset.

So what if he was a genius? Even geniuses have limits, but he had no limits!

Being one step ahead meant nothing. The real winner is the one who can last until the end.

Qingming was confident he would be the one laughing last.

Moreover, at the moment, it wasn't Uchiha Shisui who was a step ahead, but Qingming who was a step ahead of him.

Therefore, there was no need for him to feel dejected at all.

On the other side, Uchiha Shisui, noticing Qingming's fluctuating emotions, didn't understand what had happened but seized the rare opportunity to launch a counterattack.

In a flash, he dodged the shurikens Qingming had thrown, swiftly completed a set of hand seals, and activated "Genjutsu: Sharingan."

Seeing this, Qingming's heart sank. He quickly gathered his chakra and activated his Sharingan to defend against the mental attack.

At that moment, both stood motionless, the only sign of their battle being the invisible waves of mental energy radiating from them.

After a brief moment, they both opened their eyes simultaneously, with a trace of crimson blood sliding down from Qingming's mouth, indicating that he had been at a disadvantage in this genjutsu duel.

Wiping the blood from his lips, Qingming looked at Uchiha Shisui, whose only sign of strain was a slight weakening of his aura.

He couldn't help but think, "As expected of a genius who will awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan in the future, even now, his mental strength surpasses mine."

Indeed, in terms of mental strength alone, Uchiha Shisui had already surpassed him.

This, combined with his initiative in launching the genjutsu, had caused Qingming some mental damage.

Fortunately, this injury didn't affect his combat abilities.

With this in mind, Qingming once again charged forward with his sword.

Since he held a significant advantage in close combat, there was no need to keep his distance—he could simply exploit his strengths to overwhelm his opponent.

However, while Qingming sought to play to his strengths, Uchiha Shisui had no intention of falling back into the passive position he had been in earlier.

Without any noticeable movement, Shisui activated the Body Flicker Technique, instantly distancing himself from Qingming.

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