Chapter 38: Bullying the Weak

【Things finally got interesting, and it wasn't a waste of my waiting so long!】

【Speaking of these brats, it'd be a shame if they didn't go out and make something of themselves!】

The ninja world is constantly plagued by war, with people everywhere banding together for warmth. Organizations like the Black Flood Society, the New Selected Corps, the Great Bird Society, and other colorful groups are commonplace.

Just think of when Itachi Uchiha was attending school in the original work; his classmate named Guan Ye and his few companions acted that way.

Dong Shilang then didn't find it strange at all!

【Looks like someone else shares my wish for things not to end so hastily!】

【Bullying little kids is the most fun! It's the perfect way to vent emotions and kill time!】

He glanced in the direction where the two pebbles had just flown from.

Dong Shilang couldn't help but think of that, and immediately said to his companions nearby:

"Longhuo, Yan, Xiufu, look after yourselves—don't let them take you down in just a couple of moves!"

When ninja school students fight privately, there's also an unwritten rule: they generally only use the Three Body Technique and Instant Body Technique they learned at school. Lacking explosive talismans and such is absolutely forbidden, let alone various harmful ninjutsu and secret techniques.

Watching Yuanfei Ruyi leading a group of companions charging at him, he said that while also rushing toward them.

"Yuzhibo Dongshilang, wake up! Today I'll smash that ugly face of yours!"

【Just thinking about that guy's usual disdainful attitude toward me makes me angry.】

【As a core member of the prestigious Yuanfei Clan, I've even received praise multiple times from my clansman who is the Hokage.】

【Whether it's the clan kids in class or the civilian students, who wouldn't give me three points of respect? Yet this guy has a nasty attitude and always tries to outdo me—truly intolerable!】

Fueled by the resentment built up over nearly two years of Dong Shilang repeatedly stealing his spotlight and disregarding him and his Yuanfei clan, Yuanfei Ruyi darted forward and threw a heavy punch at Dong Shilang's face.

Facing the incoming heavy punch, Dong Shilang showed no fear. He merely shifted slightly to dodge the attack, then stuck out his leg to trip the opponent, sending him flying due to his excessive speed.

How could such a straightforward attack possibly work on him? He paid no heed to Yuanfei Ruyi, who was flying through the air wailing.

Dong Shilang threw a punch at the red-haired chubby kid following behind him.

"What a heavy punch!" Autumn Path Zhongzhi, blocking the attack with crossed arms, felt his hands go numb. He couldn't help but be shocked. Though they'd sparred at school before, why was he so fierce today—had he taken drugs?

He didn't know that since Dong Shilang entered second grade, his chakra had increased, and every time he came to school he used a Shadow Clone Jutsu—even during afternoon activity periods.

Even so, he could still easily suppress those classmates.

"Everyone, be careful of this guy……

Before he could finish speaking, a heavy punch that didn't yield the expected result made Dong Shilang squat, turn, and sweep out a heavy low kick aimed at his opponent's lower body.

"Ugh!

A muffled sound of pain came through.

Seeing Autumn Path Zhongzhi lose his balance from the recent attack and begin to fall to the ground, Dong Shilang rose instantly and, without hesitation, lifted his leg to kick him in the stomach.

【What's wrong with this guy today? He's way too fierce. Even that idiot Yuanfei Ruyi wouldn't pick an opponent he could easily handle!】

A little punk with a pineapple‑head hairstyle, who had just teamed up with my yellow‑haired companion to catch the flying Autumn Path Zhongzhi, ended up both of them falling flat on their backsides due to the excessive force.

【I hope this guy doesn't get punched in the face, otherwise he'll end up with an ugly bruised face!】

Just as two little brats were about to finish off the pair lying under a heap of bodies on the ground, a gust of malicious wind blew from behind.

"You're too arrogant—don't look down on people!

Just now, because he was moving too fast, Dong Shilang tripped him, sending him flying four or five meters with his face hitting the ground, leaving a bloody smear from scraping against the sand and stone.

A sneak attack was launched from behind Dong Shilang.

Without a hint of panic, he tilted his head to dodge the attack, then, without looking back, reached out with his right hand and seized the incoming fist from the left.

He twisted his wrist, hooked his hand to lock the opponent's arm, then lowered his shoulder slightly and bent his knees, using the attacker's momentum to hoist Yuanfei Ruyi completely off the ground.

"Bang!

A loud boom rang out, and Yuanfei Ruyi felt himself lift off again. Just as he was about to do something to break the unfavorable situation, he suddenly felt dazed all over, slipping into a stunned state.

That shoulder throw was no light matter.

Having just come to, Autumn Path Zhongzhi was about to push himself up from the meat cushion beneath him when another meatball dropped from above and slammed heavily onto his body.

【It's not over yet—I kindly gave you a way out, but you don't appreciate it. In that case, there's nothing more to say!】

I don't know why I bear such resentment toward Yuanfei Ruyi for no reason, but Dong Shilang had no intention of indulging him; he walked over to the pile of bodies and kicked each of the four people there once.

He still held back a bit, after all they were classmates—you don't see someone when you lower your head.

He merely temporarily deprived them of their fighting ability.

Seeing how brave he was, a group of second‑ and third‑year ninja school kids surrounding him trembled, not daring to take a breath, fearing that even the sound of their breathing would make them targets. Just look at that pile of bodies nearby—no need to imagine what their fate will be.

"Let's cherish this hard‑won camaraderie of our cohort together! Hahaha……

But in the blink of an eye he racked up a quadruple kill. Dong Shilang's lips curled, his eyes narrowed, and he leapt toward those companions with an enthusiastic invitation.

【Damn this cohort camaraderie—if being your cohort ends up like that pile of corpses over there, we'd better not be classmates!】

【This guy may be the top student of our year, and we know he's strong, but there's no need to be so exaggerated, right?】

"Stand still, don't run!" A heavy hook punch struck his chin, sending the panicked classmate in front of him flying into the air, followed by a whip kick that landed him on the pile of bodies.

At his current level, beating some second‑ and third‑year ninja school students is practically like bullying vegetables. In no time, the heap of bodies in front of him grew brick by brick.

【Indeed, bullying veggies is the easiest way to bring a sense of satisfaction!】

He sent the last lower‑year classmate standing before him onto the mound of flesh.

Dong Shilang turned his head and surveyed the scene.

He found that his side's situation was not optimistic; the lower‑year folks on his side were somewhat better off, while the upper‑year side was basically being beaten down. There was nothing to be done—too many people, and two fists can't fight four hands.