Chapter 14: Conflict

Lian Ye was a bit surprised, curiously sized up the two.

Looking at Yuanfei Rizhan and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's ages, they seemed about eight or nine years old.

The Ninja School's admission grade is six to seven years old, so it was obvious the two were overage.

The two, who were arguing with each other, noticed the gaze and turned to look at Lian Ye.

"Kid, what are you staring at?" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang frowned, his face full of displeasure.

He was debating with Rizhan about who the Hokage was watching, and being suddenly stared at by a kid naturally irritated him.

Lian Ye: "…"

Good guy, can't even look?

No wonder you're Konoha's pot shadow; that temper has been foul since childhood.

If he were an ordinary person he'd endure it, but Lian Ye is not ordinary.

"What are you barking about?!" Lian Ye shouted back: "Can't look, huh? The Ninja School is run by your family!"

"You…" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's expression froze.

He hadn't expected this kid to retort him, and with such foul mouth.

Having never sparred verbally before, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang was at once embarrassed and angry, staring at Lian Ye with a furious face.

That look seemed as if he would devour him alive.

"Where's your mother?" Lian Ye said.

The words made the surrounding children freeze, all showing incredulous expressions.

They hadn't expected Lian Ye to utter such vulgar words in this setting.

"Kid, you're asking for death!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang roared, raised his fist and charged at Lian Ye.

Lian Ye had already seen that Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's strength was about the same as his, both Genin, so he naturally wasn't afraid.

Just as the fight was about to erupt, Yuanfei Rizhan tightly grabbed Zhi Cun Tuan Zang from behind.

"Tuan Cang, calm down!"

"Rizhan, let go, I must teach this kid a lesson!" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang kept struggling.

"The Hokage is still watching!"

Hearing that, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang instantly calmed down.

His anger had clouded his mind earlier; only now did he recall this was the opening ceremony!

Thinking of that, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

The commotion here caught the attention of Senju Hashirama on the stage.

He curiously looked at Lian Ye and asked:

"Xiao Lian Ye, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, Uncle Hashirama," Lian Ye smiled.

Usually Hashirama and his wife often visit Lian Ye; they worry that Qianshou Feijian hasn't taken good care of Lian Ye, so they drop by from time to time.

After a year together, Senju Hashirama still quite liked Lian Ye.

"Haha, I see, as long as nothing's wrong." Senju Hashirama breezily walked off the stage.

His speech ended, and next Qianshou Feijian took the stage.

Seeing this, the children present were completely stunned, their faces showing shock.

What did they see?

This kid actually knows the Hokage, and they seem to get along quite well?!

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's already pale face grew even whiter, completely without color.

What a complete brat!

This kid's background is sky‑high!

What kind of being has he tangled with…

He began to regret his impulsive action earlier.

Yuanfei Rizhan, seeing this, couldn't help but sigh in relief.

Fortunately he had stopped Tuan Cang in time, otherwise things would have escalated.

He curiously sized up Lian Ye, speculating about his identity.

After Qianshou Feijian took the stage, he glanced at Lian Ye without showing any emotion.

What a troublesome kid, causing trouble right at the start of school.

"In the Ninja School, you may not fight privately; violators will be expelled!"

Qianshou Feijian began to explain the school's rules.

These are all a bunch of kids; if they strike too lightly or heavily and someone dies, that would be a problem.

Both sides may challenge each other, but a teacher must be present to supervise.

"Next, we will conduct the Admission Test."

After Qianshou Feijian finished speaking, a group of teachers stepped forward and began arranging the test.

The Admission Test consists of four items.

Basic Knowledge: simple questions on Ninja History, Ninjutsu Theory, Chakra Knowledge, and related topics.

Ninjutsu and Chakra: assesses students' grasp of basic Ninjutsu and their ability to refine and control chakra normally.

Physical Ability: tests bodily qualities such as strength, speed, coordination, flexibility, etc.

Psychological Quality: presents situational questions to evaluate students' mental resilience.

Lian Ye passed with ease, and the teacher even placed him in Class A.

Standing beside him were Ri Zhan and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang.

Ri Zhan saw Lian Ye approach, smiled, and nodded.

Lian Ye, seeing this, gave a brief reply.

He never strikes a smiling face; as long as others don't cause trouble, he naturally won't provoke them.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang stared at Lian Ye with a grim expression, his fists unconsciously clenching.

He had already inquired earlier.

That little brat is the Uchiha Xiao Gui adopted by Lord Feijian!

He felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and hatred about it…

Why could this Uchiha Xiao Gui earn Lord Feijian's favor?!

Noticing Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's expression, Lian Ye sneered, "You're still old enough to attend school; your family must have secured a lot of perks, right?"

Hearing that, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Ri Zhan showed awkward expressions.

That was indeed what Lian Ye had guessed.

They are nine years old, an age that already exceeds the enrollment standard.

Therefore, their fathers spared no expense, securing the enrollment slots.

"Heh."

Seeing the two remain silent, Lian Ye curled his lip disdainfully.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang instantly flared up.

If the school hadn't set rules, he would have already taken this clueless little brat to task!

Ri Zhan's face also darkened; he looked at Zhi Cun Tuan Zang with a plaintive expression.

If his friend hadn't acted poorly, could things have turned out this way?

Before enrollment, his father Yuanfei Zuozhu told him that this cohort included a child adopted by Qianshou Feijian, hoping he could get along with him.

Because Madara Uchiha defected, the likely candidate for Second Hokage would be Qianshou Feijian.

If he befriended that child, he'd have a chance to meet Qianshou Feijian and might even become his disciple in the future.

That would be a disciple of the Hokage!

Ri Zhan also thought about later finding that child and establishing a good rapport.

Unexpectedly, the little brat Tuan Cang casually provoked turned out to be the Uchiha adopted by Qianshou Feijian…

Fortunately, it was only Tuan Cang's poor relationship with him; he himself remained untouched.

Ri Zhan was about to step forward and speak to Lian Ye.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang roared, "Damned little brat, dare you accept my challenge!"

Ri Zhan: "???"

He turned his head in disbelief toward his friend.

That expression seemed to say, "Are you kidding me?"

Considering Tuan Cang is a year or two older than Lian Ye and has trained longer, isn't this bullying?

"Tuan Cang, calm down!" Ri Zhan called out.

Bullying the smaller one—if he wins, it's fine…

If he loses, Tuan Cang will never be able to lift his head again.

He tried to reason with his friend, but Tuan Cang ignored him entirely.

"Little brat, do you dare?!"

He, a proud Shimura Clan prodigy, being looked down upon by a little brat—how could he endure that?

There were many Shimura Clan children present; if he didn't save face now, how could he continue to linger in the clan later?

Lian Ye had grown weary of Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's repeated provocations.

Since the other party stepped forward, he naturally didn't mind giving them a profound lesson!