Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Madara were not even remotely on the same level.
During his time training under the legendary Uchiha, Shouta Kazuki had been on the receiving end of countless one-sided beatings. However, rather than being discouraged, each session only served to sharpen his instincts and refine his combat awareness. Every exchange of blows, every counter, and every overwhelming display of Madara's strength had honed him into a far more formidable fighter than he had ever been before.
Now, facing Uchiha Sasuke in battle, Shouta Kazuki felt completely at ease. It was as if he were merely sparring with a younger sibling who had yet to grasp the full depth of combat.
The battle had raged on for quite some time, the echoes of their clashes filling the training ground. Yet, despite Sasuke's aggressive offense, Shouta remained composed, blocking, dodging, and countering with little effort. Eventually, Sasuke found himself breathing heavily, sweat trickling down his forehead as he struggled to catch his breath. His chest rose and fell rapidly as he stared at Shouta in disbelief.
"You... You bastard! Just how the hell did you get this strong?!" Sasuke demanded, gritting his teeth in frustration.
In their previous battles, Shouta had always been a worthy opponent, but he had never lasted this long. No matter how determined he had been, Sasuke had always emerged victorious in their spars. But this time, things were different. This time, Sasuke wasn't the one leading the fight. He was the one being overwhelmed.
And that was unacceptable.
The thought alone made Sasuke clench his fists.
His pride refused to accept that he was losing.
Shouta Kazuki, on the other hand, barely looked fazed. He smiled slightly, shaking his head. "You're not bad, Sasuke," he admitted. "But this time, I'm taking the top spot. You've had your time in the spotlight—don't you think it's about time you handed it over?"
Sasuke's eyes widened for a brief moment before narrowing into a fierce glare. "Tch! Don't start acting cocky just because you're doing well today!" He straightened his posture, his expression filled with defiance. "I haven't even gone all out yet!"
Shouta smirked. "Oh? And you think I have?"
The intensity in the air grew even heavier. The watching students whispered amongst themselves, intrigued by the unexpected shift in power. Even Iruka-sensei was beginning to feel a sense of tension, watching the battle closely.
But while Sasuke spoke with unshakable confidence, Shouta knew exactly what was coming next.
Sasuke's so-called trump card—the famed Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan.
For years, Sasuke had clung to his status as the top student. He had taken pride in his skills, in his Uchiha bloodline, and in the immense potential that lay dormant within him. However, now that he was facing an opponent who threatened to surpass him, he knew there was no other option.
His pride as an Uchiha would not allow him to lose.
"Hah... Kazuki Shouta!" Sasuke declared, his voice filled with unwavering determination. "I'll show you what true power looks like!"
A surge of chakra radiated from him.
"And at the same time, I'll show you the true pride of the Uchiha Clan!"
Shouta tilted his head slightly, his expression shifting into one of mild amusement.
Wasn't this the exact moment from the so-called 'Uchiha Rule?'
A rule that said—whenever an Uchiha started boasting about their pride...
They were bound to get their ass kicked.
Shouta's lips curled into a mischievous grin.
Well then... perhaps it was time to put that theory to the test.
As if responding to his resolve, Sasuke's dark eyes flickered—then turned crimson.
A single tomoe spun in each of his irises, marking the activation of the legendary Sharingan.
The surrounding students gasped, their eyes widening in astonishment. Even Iruka was visibly shaken. It was rare to see a student awaken the Sharingan at this stage in their training. Such a thing only solidified Sasuke's position as a true genius.
Sasuke took a deep breath, feeling the newfound clarity in his vision. His eyes adjusted, taking in every movement, every shift in Shouta's stance with newfound precision.
He smirked.
"I hope you're ready for this, Kazuki Shouta," he declared, his confidence reignited. "Because now... you're up against a real Uchiha!"
But before anyone could take the moment too seriously—
"Ahhhhhh!!! Sasuke's eyes!!!"
A loud, obnoxious voice cut through the tension.
The entire class turned toward the source of the outburst, only to see Uzumaki Naruto pointing at Sasuke with a horrified expression.
"Oi, Iruka-sensei!!! Sasuke's got some weird disease! His eyes turned all red, and there's a little tadpole swimming around inside 'em!!! Somebody catch it before it lays eggs!!!"
The classroom fell into stunned silence.
Iruka's mouth twitched as he struggled to contain his exasperation. "Naruto! That's not a tadpole! That's the Sharingan, the kekkei genkai of the Uchiha Clan!"
Naruto blinked. "The Sharingan? What's that?"
Nara Shikamaru sighed and patted him on the shoulder. "It's the Uchiha Clan's bloodline ability. It gives them enhanced vision and all kinds of crazy skills. It's super powerful."
Naruto tilted his head. "Huh… so it's kinda like Hinata's weird white eyes?"
Shikamaru nodded. "Yeah, but completely different at the same time."
Naruto's brows furrowed in thought.
Then, in a stroke of genius (or complete nonsense), he gasped dramatically.
"Ohhhhhh! I get it now! Sasuke's got red eyes, and that weird Hinata girl's got white eyes… If they had a kid, would their baby's eyeballs be half red and half white?!"
The class collectively froze.
Even Shouta, who had been focused on Sasuke this entire time, nearly stumbled at the absurdity of that statement.
Did Naruto just predict his own future?!
The sheer irony made it almost impossible for him to hold back his laughter. He had read through the original story before, but seeing things unfold in real-time like this was an entirely different experience.
If only Naruto knew what fate had in store for him...
Meanwhile, the mood in the class had shifted entirely, with some students holding back their laughter while others stared at Naruto as if he had lost his mind.
And then there was Sasuke, who looked like he was about to kill someone.
"YOU MORON!!!"
As the argument between Naruto and Sasuke escalated, Shouta shook his head and chuckled to himself.
Even with all his new strength and experiences, there was one thing that would never change—
And that was the chaos that followed whenever Naruto Uzumaki was involved.