Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The Duo Beats Up the Uchiha, The Sudden Appearance of Orochimaru
The six Uchiha worked together to fight one person. At first, Ryun was able to hold the upper hand, but he soon learned what it meant to be "outnumbered twelve to two."
These were all children of the Uchiha clan. In terms of hand-to-hand combat, they were far stronger than ordinary people. Trying to defeat them all without injury was something even Ryun couldn't do.
And this was under the condition that none of them dared to use weapons or even ninjutsu.
In the chaotic fight, despite his excellent eyesight and reflexes, Ryun was still inevitably hit several times.
However, these attacks had little effect on him. Ryun still had plenty of chakra left in his body, and withstanding punches and kicks from children was no problem at all.
Facing a pincer attack from front and back, Ryun endured a kick to his back and seized the opportunity to deliver a heavy punch to the abdomen of one Uchiha boy.
The boy vomited stomach acid and was sent flying by the force.
Ryun staggered from the kick but quickly adjusted his stance and tilted his head, narrowly dodging a fist coming from behind.
"Ryun, I'll help you!"
Seeing her desk mate get hit several times, Kushina could no longer hold back and joined the fight.
Ryun was worried she might get hurt and wanted to tell her not to interfere, but another Uchiha leaped into the air, aiming a sweeping kick at Ryun's head.
He had no time to speak now.
Ryun's eyes sharpened. With his incredible visual prowess, he instantly saw through the attack.
He raised his arm and countered with an elbow strike, smashing it directly into the attacker's shin.
The impact was unforgettable. The boy's face turned red, his eyes bulging as if they might pop out of their sockets.
"Ahhh—!"
He let out a piercing scream, then collapsed to the ground, clutching his leg in agony.
The brutal clash had caused a slight fracture in his shinbone, leaving him unable to continue fighting.
Now, four of the eight Uchiha were down. Kushina took on Uchiha Senya, leaving Ryun to face only three opponents.
One of them, seeing the situation turn against them, panicked and fought hesitantly. Ryun seized the chance and knocked him flat with a kick.
After taking down another, Ryun focused on Uchiha En. The two engaged in another fierce exchange.
Uchiha En was strong, and his taijutsu was indeed impressive. Ryun couldn't immediately overpower him.
But Ryun still had plenty of chakra left, and his stamina was only half-depleted. Defeating Uchiha En was just a matter of time.
"Wait, I give up..."
After a brutal exchange of blows, Uchiha En could no longer endure the pain in his limbs and waved his hands frantically, signaling Ryun to stop.
His arms and legs were covered in red bruises. In terms of injuries, he wasn't any better off than his groaning clansmen on the ground.
"Hmph... You think you can just quit when you want? Too easy!"
Ryun snorted coldly and pressed the attack.
A minute later, Uchiha En was kicked to the ground, his cool demeanor shattered as he howled in pain.
"Ahhh—!"
On Kushina's side, Uchiha Senya was no match for the "Red Hot-Blooded Habanero" in a one-on-one fight.
He was quickly knocked down, and Kushina stomped on him repeatedly with her foot.
"M-monster...!"
The last remaining Uchiha, seeing the dire situation, was in too much pain to keep fighting. He turned and fled, screaming in terror as he ran.
Ryun chased after him and delivered a powerful kick to his back.
The boy face-planted into the ground, tears streaming from the pain.
Ryun scanned the groaning Uchiha on the ground. If anyone seemed to be recovering, he immediately gave them a few extra punches or kicks.
"You jerks think you can bully Ryun? You Uchiha are the most arrogant in the whole school! You love acting cool, don't you? I'll beat you to death...!"
Kushina was now completely "bloodthirsty" and addicted to the fight!
As she struck, she even accidentally included Ryun in her rant...
The two of them relentlessly beat the eight elementary schoolers until they fled in disarray, bruised and battered but desperate to escape further punishment.
Soon, the secluded clearing was left with only the boy and girl.
"Haha! Ryun, you're amazing! I never knew you were this strong!"
Kushina laughed loudly, praising him repeatedly. She had never enjoyed a fight this much before, never imagining she'd one day beat up a group of Uchiha.
These guys were the real school bullies!
Clap clap clap!
Just as the two were chatting happily, a slow, rhythmic clapping sound instantly put them on alert.
"What an exciting fight. I never expected such outstanding students in the Ninja Academy, capable of taking on seven Uchiha alone."
A tall, slender man with a hoarse voice and snake-like eyes walked toward them.
He clapped as he spoke, his gaze fixed on Ryun with admiration and curiosity.
'This guy is... Orochimaru?'
Ryun was shocked. He hadn't expected the man to have watched the entire fight.
His focus had been entirely on the Uchiha kids, so he hadn't noticed Orochimaru hiding in the shadows.
The thought sent a chill down his spine.
"Lord Orochimaru! What are you doing here?"
Kushina exclaimed, clearly recognizing him.
At this time, the "Legendary Sannin" had not yet been given their title by Hanzō of the Salamander, but they were still highly renowned in the village.
Since Kushina lived in the Senju compound and was close to Tsunade, she had met Orochimaru and Jiraiya many times.
"Orochimaru-sama... hello!"
Ryun first called out his name, then remembered Orochimaru's status as a jonin and quickly added the honorific like Kushina had.
Orochimaru wasn't surprised that Ryun recognized him. The Sannin often appeared alongside the Hokage, so few in Konoha wouldn't know him.
"..."
Orochimaru's lips twitched slightly, his snake-like eyes locked onto Ryun.
The way he said "sama" sounded... odd. Orochimaru felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint what...
"Your accent... is a bit strange."
"..."
Ryun mentally quipped, 'Chinese accent,' but outwardly, he maintained a look of confusion.
"Kushina, it's almost dark. Aren't you going back? Lady Mito must be waiting for you."
Orochimaru gave Kushina a gentle smile.
At this stage, Orochimaru wasn't yet the venomous snake he would become. He was polite and well-mannered, exuding an air of nobility that naturally drew people in.
At this time, he was highly trusted and favored by the Third Hokage, even more so than Jiraiya and Tsunade.
"Ah—! Right, right, I should go back now!"
Kushina glanced at the setting sun and realized how late it was. Granny Mito must be worried.
"Ryun, Lord Orochimaru, I'll head off first..."
Kushina's cheeks flushed slightly as she looked at Ryun, then waved goodbye to both of them.
"Mm, go ahead. I should go home too!" Ryun smiled warmly.
The two watched Kushina's retreating figure, but neither moved to leave immediately.
"You... what's your name?"
"Lord Orochimaru, I am Uchiha Ryun!"
Ryun bowed his head respectfully, avoiding direct eye contact with Orochimaru's cold, snake-like gaze.
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