Naruto: Most Powerful Bloodline

After completing the graduation exam, Shigure naturally received his Ninja Headband.

Shigure tied it around his forehead, carefully hiding some of the bulging changes there due to his bloodline awakening.

"Wow! Shigure, you really became a ninja?!" Xiaoxing exclaimed, her voice full of excitement.

"Don't you worry about my headband? No one can lie to you!" Shigure replied with a smile.

"Brother Shigure, I'll treat you to ramen!" Xiaoxing beamed, not waiting for a response before grabbing Shigure's hand and running toward the other side of the village. After a short run, they arrived at a familiar noodle shop.

"Yile Ramen?" Shigure swallowed hard, feeling nostalgic. It was the same place from his previous life. He was quickly dragged inside by Xiaoxing.

A young man was behind the counter, seemingly with his eyes closed.

Shigure looked at the "boy" in front of him, and couldn't quite connect him to the slightly greasy Uncle Yile he would later know in the future.

"Sister Changpu! Tell Uncle to make it!" Xiaoxing shouted excitedly.

"Wow! Little Xing and Brother Shigure are here!" The little girl named Changpu was incredibly cute, her face already full of charm, despite being only a few years old.

Shigure and Xiaoxing were only a little older than Changpu, but due to the nature of their lives, they seemed much more mature. They often came to visit Changpu and play with her.

"Wow! It's been a while since you two came here! What will you have today?" Uncle Hand Beater greeted them warmly.

"I'll have a luxurious tonkotsu ramen and a regular udon," Xiaoxing said, her tone lively.

"I'll just take a normal pork bone ramen, please," Shigure added, knowing that Xiaoxing wasn't from a wealthy family. He decided to order a modest dish to be considerate of her.

"Wow, haha! No problem! I'll make sure you get something luxurious!" Uncle Hand Beater smiled broadly. He obviously had a soft spot for Xiaoxing, and soon brought over two steaming bowls of noodles.

"Thank you!" Xiaoxing said politely, beaming.

"Snapped!"

Just as Shigure and Xiaoxing were about to enjoy their meal, an unexpected guest entered the shop.

Shigure activated his Byakugan and looked up, while Xiaoxing froze, clearly startled by the newcomer.

"You're Uchiha… What do you want?!" Xiaoxing's voice wavered, showing she was afraid of the Uchiha clan member.

Uchiha Eiji sneered, a villainous grin plastered on his face. "Shigure! Congratulations on passing the exam! I just wanted to congratulate you!" he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Shigure turned to Xiaoxing, raising an eyebrow. "Did he steal your necklace?"

"Y-yes..." Xiaoxing said quietly.

"Why? Not convinced?" Uchiha Eiji mocked. "If you want to get it back, come and fight me! Let's settle it in the small forest outside the village!" With a flourish, he held up Xiaoxing's necklace.

"That's my necklace!" Xiaoxing protested. "But, Brother Shigure, be careful! Maybe we shouldn't go!"

"Trust me, Xiaoxing," Shigure said with a reassuring smile. He said nothing else before heading out with Uchiha Eiji.

Soon, they arrived at a grove just outside Konoha.

Uchiha Eiji turned around, his smug expression barely hiding his contempt. "Uchiha Shigure, a boy without parents, and yet you think you can stand against me? You were lucky enough to pass the exam, but now you think you can take me on?"

"Come on! Let me give you a good lesson!" Eiji yelled, and his five thugs emerged from the surrounding bushes.

"Oh? So this was your plan all along?" Shigure didn't even flinch at Eiji's threats. To him, these people were on a completely different level.

Shigure activated his Byakugan fully. Immediately, the chakra flow of the five thugs became visible to him, and they began to close in.

"These eyes... What are they?" Eiji was shocked as he stared at Shigure's eyes. "You don't have the Sharingan, so why…?"

The five thugs, clearly nervous now, raised their fists to strike, but Shigure could already predict their movements. With minimal effort, he dodged each attack, leaving the thugs looking completely ineffective.

"This… This isn't possible!" Eiji exclaimed, watching as his men failed to land a single hit.

"You're all so eager to fight, but you don't even know how to fight properly," Shigure said coldly, his voice laced with disdain.

"Shadow Clone Technique!" Shigure suddenly performed the necessary seals, and in a flash, five Shadow Clones appeared beside him.

The five clones immediately attacked the five Uchiha thugs, overwhelming them with quick punches and kicks. Within moments, all five of Eiji's men were knocked out and sprawled on the ground.

"Ah... it hurts..."

"This kid hits hard..."

"Help...!"

Eiji gritted his teeth in disbelief, glaring at Shigure. Looking at his fallen subordinates, he snapped, "Useless! Can't even handle a few clones! Get out of here!"

The five subordinates groaned, struggling to their feet before fleeing the scene.

Eiji, fuming with frustration, scowled at Shigure. "I can't believe you learned the B-rank Shadow Clone Technique. Uchiha Shigure... how is that even possible?!"

"Don't be so surprised," Shigure said with a smirk. "I think it's time you learned what real ninjutsu is."

Eiji, still angry, forced a smile. "You think your Shadow Clone is your secret weapon? Let me show you my ninjutsu!"

With a snap, Eiji began forming hand seals.

"Si-Wei-Shen-Hai-Wu-Yin!"

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!" Eiji gathered chakra into his throat, and with a burst, a massive fireball shot toward Shigure.

"Boom!"

The fireball exploded on contact with Shigure's clones, instantly evaporating them in a puff of smoke.

Shigure raised an eyebrow, mildly impressed by Eiji's Fireball technique, though he could tell it was clumsy and unrefined.

However, Shigure wasn't afraid. A smirk appeared on his face as he took in Eiji's exhausted chakra flow. He could see that Eiji was running low on chakra, the fireball having taken a lot out of him.

Shigure stepped back slightly, stretching his arms as he prepared for his own counterattack.

"Not bad for a student of the Ninja Academy. You can use a C-rank jutsu. But now, let me show you how it's really done." Shigure smirked. "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu—Howl of the Fireball!"