Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode.

Chapter 29 The Hyuga Clan

"Hmm~, the wasabi is pretty good."

The Third Hokage watched as Wasabi Mitarashi stopped Kirito's attack and praised her, his earlier worry vanishing instantly.

Even if Chizuru doesn't like him, Chizuru is still an outstanding young talent in Konoha, and she can't be lost.

Then, he stared intently at Kirito in the image on the crystal ball, a look of satisfaction on his face.

As expected of the genius he and Lord Mito valued, he developed the Magnet Release bloodline limit, which Konoha did not have, at the age of only eight. He is truly a prodigy.

"In this way, Konoha also has the Magnet Release tradition."

The third generation chuckled to himself, then his eyes narrowed slightly as he thought of something interesting.

The next moment, he immediately said, "Someone come here."

As soon as he finished speaking, a masked ANBU ninja knelt down on one knee before the Third Hokage and respectfully said, "Please give your orders, Third Hokage."

"Go and call Kirito over."

The third generation issued a command.

"ha."

The ANBU ninja obeyed the order and then used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

. . .

"The battle is over. The winner is Kirito Tohsaka. You have no objections, right, Chizuru?"

On the other side, after Mitarashi Wasabi successfully blocked Kirito's attack, she immediately announced the result of the battle.

Chizuru snorted coldly and nodded in acknowledgment.

Although she was competitive, she wasn't someone who couldn't accept defeat. She knew that if it weren't for Wasabi Mitarai's rescue, she would have been seriously injured, and losing would have been a certainty.

"Haha, I caught you off guard. Sorry."

Kirito released his ninjutsu, walked over with a grin, carrying an iron rod, and then stretched out his hand to receive the reconciliation seal from Chizuru.

Seeing this, Chizuru reluctantly extended two fingers to complete the reconciliation seal with Kirito, then quickly withdrew her fingers and glared fiercely at Kirito.

She'll definitely get her revenge for what she suffered today.

It's just Magnet Release, she, Uchiha Chizuru, isn't afraid at all.

"I need to train my water-style chakra nature as soon as I get back today."

Chizuru quietly made up her mind.

She was aware of the weakness of Magnet Release ninjutsu, which could be countered with Water Release. The wet iron sand would significantly increase the chakra consumption of Magnet Release ninjas.

She knew Kirito's weaknesses all too well.

After completing the reconciliation seal with Kirito, Chizuru approached Wasabi Mitarashi, her face slightly flushed, and said, "Thank you, teacher."

Although she didn't have much respect for Mitarashi Wasabi, who was only a Chunin, she was still grateful that he had just saved her.

Hearing Chizuru, who usually treated her badly, express her gratitude, Mitarashi Wasabi felt as happy as drinking a delicious iced drink on a hot day, and her usually aloof face couldn't help but show a slight smile.

"Ah, Wasabi-sensei smiled."

Rope Tree, who was standing nearby, immediately noticed this and shouted.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately focused their attention on Wasabi Mitarai, the usually stern and aloof beauty, revealing expressions of surprise. They then began to discuss the matter, with some gossipy girls even revealing that Wasabi Mitarai did not have a boyfriend.

"Wow, it really is! Look, look!"

"The teacher's smile is really beautiful, it's a pity she's always so fierce."

"That's right. If the teacher smiled more often, there would definitely be many suitors, and she wouldn't still be single."

Hearing the students' words, Mitarashi Wasabi blushed and punched Nawaki on the head. She quickly regained her icy beauty demeanor, using her cold gaze to suppress the murmuring students again, and then loudly announced, "Next group, Hinata Karen, Senju Nawaki."

"Yay, it's finally my turn."

Upon hearing this, Rope Tree, who was still crying out in pain from the head being blasted, was overjoyed.

He quickly arrived at the open space used for the battle, full of fighting spirit, and said to Kirito who was walking off the field, "Kirito, use Magnet Release to fight me later too."

"Sure, but let's talk about it after you win."

Kirito smiled slightly.

"Just wait, I'll take care of my opponent soon."

Rope Tree said confidently.

His progress over the past two years has been remarkable. Although his win rate against Kirito and Chizuru is still extremely low, he has always kept up with Kirito and has never fallen behind.

With the various shadow clone tactics he developed and the many earth and water ninjutsu he mastered, he was able to fight the Chunin of his clan to a standstill.

Therefore, he firmly believed that his strength was second only to Kirito and Chizuru in the class.

"Don't be careless or underestimate your opponent, you idiot. How many times have I told you?"

Kirito noticed that Nawaki was swaying a bit and immediately reminded him.

"Yes, yes, yes."

Rope Tree gave a perfunctory reply, then looked at a girl with a bandage wrapped around her forehead who rolled her eyes.

After spending two years together, Rope Tree naturally knew some information about this girl who rolled her eyes.

Hyuga Karen, a member of the Hyuga branch family, is usually timid and submissive to everyone. She is a beautiful but weak-willed girl. Although she excels in theoretical classes, consistently ranking second in her class, her practical skills are only average.

So, it wasn't that he was overconfident; it was simply that his opponent this time was far too weak.

Although Nawaki couldn't beat a Jonin, he could easily deal with a Genin.

Kirito, seeing that his reminders were ineffective, stopped trying to persuade him, turned around and left. Then, he looked at Hyuga Karen, who was emerging from the crowd, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Unlike the rough and careless Rope Tree, he knew very well that this seemingly weak girl was an absolute genius.

How could someone who consistently ranks among the top three in the second year of Konoha's theoretical classes be a simple character?

Unfortunately, ever since the other person was placed under the Caged Bird Seal shortly after the start of the semester, they have become self-conscious, weak, and extremely withdrawn, choosing to isolate themselves.

But Kirito knew that beneath the other person's timid exterior lay a strong heart, and that she had never given up on pursuing freedom.

He could tell this from the fact that the other party had been diligently studying sealing techniques.

The curse seal is originally a sealing technique.

Kirito used to see her studying sealing techniques on her own at the library, and he even discussed sealing techniques with her.

After a while, the other person stopped coming to the library, stopped discussing sealing techniques with him, and even avoided him.

Kirito had some idea of ​​the reasons behind this, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Kirito couldn't even begin to predict the true strength of a genius who was constantly striving to unravel the caged bird, but if Nawaki were to be careless and underestimate his opponent, he would definitely suffer a great loss.

Hinata Karen timidly emerged from the crowd. As she passed Kirito, who was smiling at her, she instinctively lowered her head.

"Go for it, Hua Lian!"

As Kirito brushed past Hinata Karen, he whispered.

Hinata Karen's eyes widened instantly, a happy smile spreading across her face. Her gaze then hardened, and her Byakugan activated.

In an instant, Hinata Karen's demeanor underwent a tremendous change; the timid and weak girl in Nawaki's eyes began to become strong.

"Kara Hinata, please guide me."

After completing the battle seal with Nawaki, Karen immediately assumed a Gentle Fist stance, stared at Nawaki with her Byakugan activated, and said seriously.

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(End of this chapter)