Chapter 47 Planting Trees During the Ninja Village Era (27) Two Uchiha Fight...
The sports meet held in Konoha opened on time. Perhaps it was because of Uchiha Osaka's reputation, or perhaps it was driven by curiosity, but not only did the daimyo and nobles from various countries who received tickets accept the invitation, but anyone with a little money and free time also bought tickets to come and watch.
The arena, which is usually packed even during the Chunin Exams, was now completely full. The people there were filled with amazement as they looked at the newly renovated arena.
As the central arena sank, a stage slowly rose, accompanied by a rhythmic and energetic prelude.
"If today were the end of the world—" The Uchiha boy standing at the very front and center began to sing. His voice was languid and clear, with a soft sweetness. His tone was so steady that it was like he had listened to a record. It was a heavenly sound. The beautiful mole under his left eye made him very recognizable. The large screen of technology displayed the Uchiha boy's beauty to everyone.
Wearing a stage outfit that combines the styles of clan clothing and formal attire, Uchiha Iwakawa gently raised one hand towards the sky as the song began. As his hand slowly moved down, everyone's attention followed his hand to his face, where Uchiha Iwakawa revealed the flamboyant and dazzling smile that he had practiced countless times in front of the mirror, effortlessly capturing everyone's heartbeats.
Great! That's exactly the feeling!
Uchiha Iwakawa heard his own heartbeat and realized that he was already excited under the spotlight.
A visual and auditory feast has officially begun.
The seven Uchiha boys, each with their own distinct style, shone so brightly that it seemed to be saying to everyone, "Look at me!", "Focus on me!", "Never look away!", and they certainly captured the audience's attention and made their images deeply imprinted in their minds.
The Uchiha boys on stage shone brightly, like stars in the sky, and people's impressions of the Uchiha clan began to undergo a dramatic transformation at that moment.
Even after the opening song and dance ended and the boys slowly descended from the stage and left, the audience remained stunned for a long time, their hearts still pounding and being pulled along.
The arena rose again, and Uchiha Senma stood on the flat ground. The blue-eyed Uchiha boy, carrying a flame fan and a black katana, held a microphone and grinned, revealing sharp fangs. His smile was both adorable and flamboyant: "Thank you UCH7 for the opening performance of the first Shin-Ichi Games. I am Uchiha Senma, the current head of the Uchiha clan and founder of the Shin-Ichi Merchant Guild. I am very happy to stand here and speak on behalf of the Uchiha and the Shin-Ichi Merchant Guild. I would also like to thank my dear friend Senju Takeya for his support. Oh, and by the way, the Third Hokage provided the venue for this event."
Uchiha Osaka's opening statement was packed with information, making people forget about the Third Hokage who was just mentioned in passing, and instead realize that Uchiha Osaka is not only the current head of the Uchiha clan, but also the true owner of the renowned and trusted Shin-i Trading Company.
A ninja who trades, and does it so well...
Many nobles felt a sudden chill in their hearts, sensing an ominous premonition.
The camera followed Uchiha Senma's speech and then shifted to the Wood Release user sitting in the front row, VIP seat, clapping! He was clapping rapidly with an expressionless face at a speed that ordinary people couldn't even perceive!
What is he clapping for?! Why is he clapping so enthusiastically?! And what's with the satisfaction on his face? How can they tell that this person is satisfied from a completely expressionless face?!
Despite their million questions, the audience still clapped along with the Wood Release user, who was clapping like a seal. This shows the influence of the Thousand Hands Wood Release user in their hearts; even if they didn't understand, they would subconsciously feel that it was better to follow this person.
"Everyone is so enthusiastic! I can't refuse such kindness. So, at the start of the sports meet, I will randomly select a few lucky guests from among you to participate in the experiential activities of this sports meet." Uchiha Senma's smile widened.
The applause stopped abruptly. When people looked at Senju Takeya, he had already stopped clapping and was sitting there nonchalantly, as if the person who had led the applause was not him at all, but their illusion.
Oh no! It seems we've fallen into a trap!
"As the founder of the Xinyi Merchant Guild, I am very happy to have brought about such a great change to Konoha. I am also grateful for everyone's support for the Xinyi Merchant Guild over the past year. Therefore, I have decided to launch a charitable welfare project. We have already formed a cooperative alliance with the Akatsuki organization of the Land of Rain. I believe that love and peace will spread throughout the entire ninja world in the future."
As he spoke, Uchiha Senji's eyebrows curved into a smile, appearing exceptionally kind.
"At the same time, I will also be opening a new financial unit – Xinyi Bank – to provide the safest and most secure protection for your assets. I would like to thank you again for your trust and support, and for becoming the first VIP of Xinyi Bank. We are very happy to accept customers' supervision and suggestions on the security and business standards of Xinyi Chamber of Commerce, and sincerely welcome you to join us. Xinyi Chamber of Commerce will provide the most basic life protection for every novice customer who joins our banking business."
With a smile, he uttered some rather blunt and cold words, but if all goes well, being a bodyguard for rookie clients will be one of the main job positions for Uchiha ninjas.
Of course, if the target does not obediently and voluntarily join Xinyi Bank, then Xinyi Chamber of Commerce will become their greatest threat to life.
Shoji said that this was more elegant than directly storming into the home of a nobleman and robbing him, and it humanely gave people the right to choose.
—Although it's not much better, when they complained like this, they received the reply from Genji: "It's like forcing students to voluntarily take extra classes or forcing employees to voluntarily work overtime. It's all strict love, but it doesn't matter to me because I'm the one who forces love~".
Fan Jian Ge is a super sadist.
Sitting in the front row, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were thinking the same thing, waving their support fans without pausing for a moment.
Uchiha Osaka seemed to have finished his routine and didn't waste any more words. After all, no one wanted to watch their leader ramble on, and he had already said his tough words: "Well then, without further ado, thank you all for coming to watch the first Xinyi Games. Let's begin our first sporting event—table tennis."
As the podium slowly descended, Uchiha Senma picked up the microphone again and said quietly, "I highly recommend that all the wealthy people here join Shin'i Bank and open a deposit account~ After all, if you accidentally die, you can't just leave your lovely little money with nowhere to go, right? Oh, no, I mean joining will make it less likely for you to accidentally die~"
All the wealthy people present instantly felt a chill run down their spines.
Uchiha Osaka is like a vengeful ghost who, even after being sent back to hell, still relentlessly curses everyone! He's openly threatening everyone! Third Hokage, are you watching?! You are watching, aren't you?! Do something about this Uchiha!
Hiruzen Sarutobi: Hahaha~ Am I that old already? I can't see or hear anymore, hahaha~
The ping-pong arena rises up. The ninja version of the ping-pong table is twice the width and length of the ordinary ping-pong table in the previous lives of Senju Takeya and Uchiha Osaka. The material is a one-piece molded wood-style plant. As for why it is designed this way... well, that depends on just how outrageous and amazing the special effects of the ninjas' shots are.
This sports meet can be described as Uchiha exclusive, with all the athletes participating being Uchiha. Moreover, almost all the Uchiha who could participate signed up for the table tennis competition. The reason for this is that the 'weapon' held in the hand of this sport is exactly the same as their clan emblem, so much so that they liked it at first glance.
The screens surrounding the arena began to display individual name cards for each participant, consisting of their name, jersey number, and ID photo. The name cards were then flipped over, and opponents were randomly assigned. It was the first time anyone had seen such a technologically advanced display, and everyone was filled with a sense of novelty and awe.
In reality, the ninja world, with its rather strange technological development, already possesses high-tech equipment. High-tech equipment capable of researching even biological genes and the more subtle and mysterious chakra has been developed. However, apart from electric lights and refrigerators, very few technological products benefit ordinary people.
So Uchiha Ogima squeezed Orochimaru, who had just been discharged from the hospital, to create this large screen within three days. The technology used was not just the large screen that people could see. The most hardcore technologies were the energy technology of mixed chakra energy and the image transfer technology based on the secret techniques of the Yamanaka clan.
Indeed, people don't know their full potential until they're pushed.
"Waaaaaah, I installed the rotation core on this huge screen—" The burly Mist Ninja, who had once been spanked by Senju Takeya's Wood Release, was moved to tears. "The power of technology is truly amazing! Waaaaaah—"
"Why are you crying?" asked a ninja from the side, puzzled.
"The thought of the sports meet ending and me going back to the village—goodbye to my food street, my comfortable and spacious four-person dormitory, my eight-hour workday, my delicious and nutritious three meals a day, my daily salary of 5,000 taels, and my high-quality medical care... Waaaaah, I have to go back to working myself to the bone just for a bite to eat... Waaaaah—Wood Release Master, please beat me up again! Just let me stay—"
"..."
After a moment of silence, a chorus of heartbroken wails erupted from the workers' section, interspersed with shouts of "Uchiha Osaka and Senju Takeya, rule the world too!"
When they arrived in Konoha, although they were nominally enslaved hostages, no one knew better than them that they were truly treated and respected as human beings here. No matter how loudly the slogans were shouted, nothing could uplift their spirits as much as the actual benefits. Uchiha Osaka provided material stability, and Senju Take provided spiritual stability.
—This generation in Konoha is really eating well!
Onlookers: I didn't expect you prisoners to be eating so well in Konoha!
The tournament list has been released. The singles elimination tournament in table tennis will be a best-of-one format to minimize the time required for each match.
After briefly explaining the rules to the audience, the two Uchiha players for the first match entered the arena from backstage, wearing sportswear corresponding to their jersey numbers.
As the starting whistle blew, Uchiha, number 8, who had the first move, took a deep breath, raised his left hand holding the white ping-pong ball, closed his eyes for a moment, and when he opened them again, his entire demeanor changed abruptly.
Flames rise.
The ping-pong ball, surrounded by fire-type chakra, transformed into a small meteorite and flew towards the opposite table!
"Contestant number 8 has fired a Spark as a probe!" In the commentary booth, Uchiha Osaka excitedly watched the first match. Without a doubt, this would be a groundbreaking event! "How will contestant number 12 deal with this Spark, which has been given a powerful spin?"
Uchiha, number 12, lowered his gaze, and the paddle in his hand rippled with water.
"Water! Player number 12 chose to use water-type chakra to cover the racket, using softness to overcome hardness! Player number 12 is a rare player who possesses chakra aptitude in all chakra types except Yang chakra! He successfully slowed down player number 8's spin—and returned the ball quite smoothly!"
Fan Jian was completely excited.
Senju Takeya also has a fixed microphone in front of him, but his presence is merely as a straight man.
Uchiha Osaka: "What does commentator Takeya think of this match?"
Senju Takeya: "In terms of muscle strength, contestant number 8 is stronger in terms of endurance and strength."
Uchiha Senma nodded: "Yes, because of the comprehensive nature of his chakra, contestant number 12 is more proficient in esoteric techniques, while contestant number 8 is more skilled in taijutsu. The reaction speed of both is about the same and neither of them has the Sharingan. If the match is dragged into an endurance battle, then the balance of victory is very likely to tilt towards contestant number 8."
Next up is Uchiha Senma's commentary on the match and the techniques used by the players.
Senju Takeshi also felt that there were too few entertainment options in the ninja world. Even he found it somewhat boring. This sports meet came at just the right time, and the ninja world really needed more color to fill it.
After a moment of distraction, Senju Takeru was also pulled back to his senses by Uchiha Senma's shout—
"The score is now 20-21! Just one point away! Player number 12 will win this match—Player number 8! Player number 8 has awakened! One tomoe! This will be the decisive awakening in this match—!!! The score is now 21-21 again!"
Senju Takeya: ...? Are you getting red-eyed?
"Honta, you're really something... but I won't give up so easily!" Number 12, Uchiha, was panting heavily, his sweat-drenched bangs plastered to his face. He glared at his opponent, a resolute crimson gleam in his black eyes. "Don't even think about killing me like this!!!"
“Tomoya…” Number 8 Uchiha was shocked for a moment, then laughed, “That’s what makes it fun!”
Senju Takeya: Huh? You know each other? Oh right, you're both Uchiha.
"Contestant number 12 has also awakened! At this moment! They are standing on the same starting line again!" As Uchiha Senma commented, the camera on the big screen zoomed in on the two Uchiha's Sharingan eyes, which were fixed on each other with one tomoe. They were like lions with their prey locked in a dead bite. There was no way this match could end in a draw.
The intense tension and thirst for victory deeply captivated all the spectators present. The charm of sports competition is irresistibly alluring, thrilling and suspenseful, and everyone held their breath, watching the game intently.
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Author's Note: [Mini-Theater]
In the ninja world, if you encounter a conflict that cannot be resolved with words, then settle it with your best sport!
A: (Then he took out a ping-pong paddle)
B: (Then he takes out a volleyball)
C, who became the referee because he was just passing by: Okay, let's set some rules for winning and losing, Balabala... Is that alright?
A: Great! (Then they played volleyball like they would ping-pong)
B: Great! (Then they played ping-pong like they were playing volleyball)
D, who was passing by: This works?!
C: Isn't this basic stuff in the ninja world? At least this time it's all land-based sports. The last time I met one was good at swimming and the other was good at tennis.
D: So, combining these two methods means playing tennis in the water?
C: Yes, luckily both sides are practitioners who can use chakra, the underwater tennis match was incredibly intense! The water even boiled!
D: ...Damn!
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