Chapter 21

Because of Yuanfei Rizhan and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang.

Senju Takuma canceled the afternoon classes and changed them to combat training.

Normally, combat training is a course only for upperclassmen, but the Class A students cannot be judged by common sense; starting early is no big deal.

Senju Takuma looked at the list in his hand, fell into thought, and encountered a difficulty when choosing the match list.

This is only the second day of school; he doesn't have time to understand each student's strength.

Can only group them based on the situation of this morning's training.

Each student's situation differs; he can only try to pair two people of similar strength together.

Senju Takuma quickly drafted the match list and began calling people one by one for combat training.

"Hinata Yuki, Nara Motoya."

"Really unlucky, I'm actually the first." Nara Motoya wore a listless look.

"Come on, believe you can do it." Lian Ye encouraged.

"I'll take your good words."

Nara Motoya had his hands in his pockets, leisurely swaying into the field, still wearing that listless look.

"Just admit defeat early; you're not my opponent."

Hinata Yuki lifted his chin, his eyes revealing an innate arrogance and disdain, and he said coldly.

"Damn, this guy is so pretentious!" Uchiha Lin looked displeased.

"He's too pretentious; after school we must block him!" Uchiha Yan chimed in.

How can this Hinata Yuki kid be even better at pretending than the Uchiha?

Lian Ye unexpectedly felt that the two were right; Hinata Yuki really was putting on too much of an act.

"What the heck, you're looking down on people too much!" Nara Motoya muttered.

Hinata Yuki assumed the Hinata family's unique Bagua Palm opening stance, saying, "Be careful, I won't go easy on you."

As soon as his words fell, Nara Motoya's eyes turned sharp; he quickly formed seals and shouted softly, "Shadow Mimic Technique!"

A black shadow shot toward Hinata Yuki like a lively snake.

This is the Nara clan's signature secret technique.

Hinata Yuki remained calm, his steps light, his body moving swiftly, easily evading the shadow's pursuit.

Immediately after, he lunged forward, his palms swinging rapidly, sending gusts of wind straight at Nara Motoya.

Nara Motoya dodged left and right, looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

Suddenly, Hinata Yuki closed in, turned sideways, and struck Nara Motoya's chest with a palm.

Nara Motoya couldn't dodge in time; his body flew backward and he hit the ground hard.

"Hinata Yuki wins."

The surrounding students immediately let out a gasp.

Hinata Yuki's strength exceeded everyone's expectations; in a short time he defeated Nara Motoya.

Nara Motoya struggled to get up from the ground, brushed off the dust, and gave a wry smile: "Really impressive."

Hinata Yuki nodded: "I know."

Nara Motoya: "..."

"Damn, he got away with pretending!" Uchiha Yan said resentfully.

"After school we must block him in the alley!" Uchiha Lin said through gritted teeth.

Lian Ye looked at Hinata Yuki with a solemn expression, muttering:

"His strength is indeed strong."

Nara Motoya sat beside Lian Ye and asked, "Lian Yejun, are you confident you can defeat him?"

Upon hearing that, Lian Ye fell silent for a moment, then showed a confident smile.

"Although he's quite strong, I'm not weak either."

"I see..." Nara Motoya appeared to suddenly understand, but inwardly he cursed, "They're all monsters!"

He is considered a genius in the Nara clan, yet here he was defeated in just a few moves.

Nara Motoya finally understood why his clan head father had placed him in Class A.

In this environment, not wanting to become stronger would be unnatural.

"Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, Uchiha Jing."

Lian Ye showed curiosity, murmuring softly, "Who is stronger, Jing or Tuan Cang?"

Uchiha Yan seemed to have heard Lian Ye's doubt and explained:

"What's there to think about? Obviously that kid Jing is stronger!"

In the arena, the two's battle was about to break out.

As Uchiha Yan said, Uchiha Jing had the upper hand and quickly defeated Zhi Cun Tuan Zang.

"Damn!" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang fell to the ground in a sorry state, unwillingly raising his fist to strike the ground.

He lost, and his mood was terrible.

Previously losing to Yuzhi Bo Lianye and Ri Zhan was fine, but now he also lost to Uchiha Jing...

No matter how you say it, he is a genius of the Shimura clan, yet he has been defeated repeatedly.

This makes him feel very embarrassed.

"Tuan Cang, are you alright?" Uchiha Jing reached out his hand, wanting to pull Tuan Cang up.

"Get lost, I don't need your pity!" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang swatted away Jing's outstretched hand.

Afterward, Tuan Cang gritted his teeth, braced his hands on the ground, and struggled to get up.

He secretly swore in his heart that he would never lose again next time.

"Yuzhi Bo Lianye, Yuanfei Rizhan!"

The center of the field.

Lian Ye wore a black ninja uniform, its hem swaying lightly in the wind.

He slightly turned his side, assumed a fighting stance, exuding confidence and a powerful aura, saying, "Ri Zhan, I won't go easy on you."

"Understood, Lian Yejun." Yuanfei Rizhan's expression turned grave, "I will give it my all!"

The surrounding classmates' eyes were fixed on the two, even the "King of Pressure" Hinata Yuki was no exception...

"Lin, do you think Yuzhi Bo Lianye will win?"

"I don't know, I'm not clear on his strength."

"If I had known earlier, I would have blocked him in the alley yesterday..."

Lian Ye naturally overheard their conversation, his mouth twitching.

What good partners, are these two particularly fond of alleys?

Looks like I have to put them in a sack...

With Senju Takuma's command, the battle erupted instantly.

Lian Ye took the initiative, flashing to Ri Zhan's front and throwing a straight punch at his face.

Ri Zhan sidestepped to avoid it, reaching out to grab Lian Ye's arm.

Lian Ye reacted quickly, promptly pulling back his arm, his body flipping in midair as he kicked fiercely at Ri Zhan's chest.

Ri Zhan hastily retreated, crossing his arms in front of his chest to block the strike.

The two briefly separated, each adjusting their condition.

Lian Ye took a deep breath, having to admit that Ri Zhan's strength was formidable; no wonder he could become a disciple of Qianshou Feijian and inherit the Hokage position.

The title "Ninja Hero" is not unearned.

Yuanfei Rizhan's expression was solemn.

He didn't expect Lian Ye to be able to fight him to a draw.

Although he hadn't used his full strength or his favored ninjutsu, you should know he's two years older than Lian Ye!

Bullying the smaller is already disgraceful, yet ending in a tie is utterly embarrassing, right?

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang saw this scene, the corner of his mouth slightly lifting, "Finally, the embarrassment isn't just mine alone."

Although his own loss is regrettable, Ri Zhan's defeat brings him great relief!

The two were about to continue fighting when Senju Takuma called a halt.

"Your performance was not bad, go back."

Yuanfei Rizhan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that if they kept fighting he'd end up like Tuan Cang, suffering a defeat at Lian Ye's hands.

By then... he truly wouldn't be able to lift his head.

Senju Takuma showed a feeling of emotion, murmuring softly:

"No wonder he's a child raised by Lord Feijian!"

His strength already far surpasses that of his peers.