Naruto: Most Powerful Bloodline

"Bell? Do you want us to grab the bell? Is this Konoha's tradition?" Shigure guessed aloud.

"What does this mean?" Hagi Kusuo seemed confused about the purpose of Hyuga Nissa's bell.

Only Hyuga Kocho seemed to understand the meaning, being from the same clan. She couldn't help but ask, "Could it be...?"

"Yes, Miss Hongdie, you guessed correctly. There are two bells here, but three of you. That means at least one of you will be without a bell."

"If someone fails to grab a bell, they will be disqualified from becoming a Genin," Hyuga Nissa explained, tossing one of the bells to Hongdie.

"You have two choices: defeat me and earn the second bell, but defeating me won't be easy. Alternatively, if you steal a bell from your teammate, you can still pass. Now, let's begin!" Hyuga Nissa attached the second bell to his waist, indicating that it would be impossible to grab the bell without first defeating him.

"Then I'll attack too! As long as I grab the bell and shout, 'I got the bell,' the mission is complete. Then, congratulations! You'll be Konoha's Genin!" Hyuga Nissa announced with a smirk.

The moment he finished speaking, he called out, "Start!"

As soon as the word left his mouth, Hyuga Nissa's demeanor shifted. Shigure didn't expect Nissa to go all out.

"Byakugan!" Nissa activated his Byakugan, causing blood vessels around his eyes to bulge. He immediately could see the chakra network, acupoints, and meridians of the three students.

"Go!" Nanxiong Hagi, being the top student in the academy, didn't hesitate. He immediately charged at Hyuga Nissa, intent on defeating him by himself.

"Gray Tooth!" Hagi drew his sword and struck at Nissa using a technique from the Hagiki sword style, known throughout the Fire Country.

"Hachiki Swordsmanship? It's impressive, but too naïve!" Hyuga Nissa, now in his Jōnin state, quickly identified the flaws in Hagi's attack. With a swift motion, he used Cunjin to knock Hagi aside.

"Damn it! Is this the power of a Jōnin?!" Nanxiong Hagi was sent flying but struggled to regain his composure.

"Solved one. Now it's your turn," Hyuga Nissa said coldly, turning his gaze toward Shigure and Hongdie, showing no mercy.

"This is just training! There's no need to go all out!" Hongdie protested, finally speaking up. After all, she was from the Hyuga clan, and they had no hesitation when it came to training.

"What are you talking about, Miss Hongdie? Training is fighting! Of course, you have to give it your all. This is a direct order from Hokage-sama," Nissa said without emotion, almost as if explaining a simple fact.

"So, do you want to resist?" Nissa added, preparing for the next move.

"Soft Fist!" With a swift motion, Hyuga Nissa launched an attack, aiming to incapacitate Shigure and Hongdie.

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Shigure decided it was time to stop holding back. He quickly formed hand signs.

"This kid! His hand signs are so fast!" Nissa thought, surprised at Shigure's speed.

"Tudun: Tuliubi!" Shigure shouted, and in an instant, a large, thick earth wall rose up to protect himself and Hongdie.

Hyuga Nissa was taken aback for a moment but quickly regained his composure, admiring Shigure's skill. "This kid has already mastered such advanced jutsu right after becoming a Genin?! Impressive! Not only is he efficient with his chakra, but he's also thinking about his teammate's safety. Not bad!"

But Nissa quickly added, "Unfortunately, it won't work."

"Bagua Empty Palm!" Hyuga Nissa delivered a powerful Bagua strike, which shattered Shigure's earth wall with ease.

"Is this the strength of a Jōnin?!" Shigure thought, secretly impressed by Nissa's power.

Taking advantage of the opening, Hyuga Kocho attempted to strike, but Nissa was ready.

"Soft Fist!" She launched her Jūken attack at Hyuga Nissa just as the earth wall collapsed.

"Teacher Hyuga! You forgot about me!" Nanxiong Hagi suddenly appeared from behind Nissa, drawing his sword and attempting to strike.

It was a well-timed pincer attack—Hongdie attacking from the front while Nanxiong came from behind.

However, Hyuga Nissa's Byakugan easily saw through the tactic. He grabbed Hongdie's wrist with one hand and Nanxiong's neck with the other. Without hesitation, he tossed them both aside like ragdolls.

Shigure wasn't about to miss this opportunity. He rushed at Nissa, determined to make his move.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Shigure instantly created two shadow clones, and a cloud of smoke enveloped the area. One clone lunged toward Nissa, trying to catch him off guard.

"Nice try!" Nissa grinned and used a Jūken strike to instantly dispel one of Shigure's clones. Meanwhile, the other clone tried to grab one of the bells, but Nissa was too fast, delivering a crushing blow.

Thick smoke rose as Shigure's clone vanished, leaving only the sound of more hand signs.

"Si-Wei-Shen-Hai-Wu-Yin! Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!" Shigure quickly formed hand seals, taking a deep breath as chakra gathered in his chest. He released a massive fireball that shot toward Nissa.

"Not bad! Not only does he know Tuliubi, but now he's using Fireball Jutsu? This kid's chakra is incredible! I'm loving this fight!" Nissa said, his excitement palpable.

The fireball slammed into Nissa, but without skipping a beat, Nissa activated his Bagua Palm again.

"Huitian!" Nissa spun rapidly like a top, creating a powerful vortex that easily deflected the fireball.

"Impressive!" Nissa said, stepping out of the spinning whirlwind. He then stopped the rotation, and his expression grew serious.

"Alright! That's enough for today!" Nissa called, ending the combat abruptly.

Turning to face the three students, he said, "Hagi Kusuo, Uchiha Shigure, your strength is not yet enough to defeat me. As for Hyuga Kocho, you're a burden. Why not just take her bell?"

"Steal a teammate's bell? Isn't that like robbing their chance at life?" Nanxiong Hagi retorted coldly. "Besides, she's our teammate. No matter how you look at it, we can't do that."

"What about you, Uchiha Shigure?" Nissa asked sharply.

"Teacher Hyuga... I never intended to take my teammate's bell. It's a bit embarrassing, but the bell on your waist... it's already in my hands," Shigure said with a sly smile, looking directly at Nissa.

"Huh? You have the bell?!" Nissa blinked, clearly surprised. He looked down at the bell still hanging on his waist, unsure how Shigure had done it.

Hongdie and Nanxiong stared at Shigure in confusion, equally bewildered.