Yakushi Nonou's eyes widened instantly.

"Wait...wait a minute!"

"what are you up to?"

Shenyue Xingyun: "Let's have a friendly spar."

"If you want to be my girlfriend, you can't be a weakling who can't even kill a chicken."

"Only after testing your abilities will I know if you are qualified to associate with me."

Yakushi Nonou stared wide-eyed, her chest heaving.

"You...you want to see if I'm qualified!?"

“Of course,” said Shenyue Xingyun, preparing for battle.

"All right."

"Now, you attack me."

"Let me see how capable you really are."

Yakushi Nonou: "..."

She stood there, her face turning pale and then red.

I was covered in cold sweat and my hands and feet were trembling.

She was very angry!

She had never met a bastard like Shingetsu Nebula.

But now, she faces a crucial question—to fight or not to fight!

If we don't fight...

"Please hurry up," Shenyue Xingyun urged. "I have other things to do later."

Yakushi Nonou: "!!!"

Other things?

At a time like this, you're talking to me about other things?!

She swore that although the man in front of her was the most outrageously handsome man she had ever seen in her life, his personality was also the most despicable she had ever encountered! If she could, she really wanted to take a knife and slice him into three thousand six hundred pieces!

Shinzuki Seiun asked in confusion, "Miss Nono, what are you standing there for?"

"If you're worried you can't beat me, you can admit defeat. I'll leave now."

Yakushi Nono felt a surge of anxiety.

If Shingetsu Seiun leaves now, is it still possible to complete Lord Danzo's mission?

Hmm... it seems quite possible. Given his jerk-like personality, it seems unlikely that I'll be rejected if I contact him.

But, do we really have to go through this humiliating experience all over again?

Seeing that Shingetsu Seiun seemed to be about to sheath his sword, Yakushi Nono gritted her teeth and closed her eyes.

"Let me get ready."

Take a deep breath.

Take another deep breath~

Calming her pent-up frustration and fear, Yakushi Nonou slowly prepared herself mentally.

She had long heard of Shenyue Xingyun's strength, and gaining his approval would likely not be easy. The outcome of the battle was also beyond her control.

But sometimes life is like that, leaving no other choice.

Facing the well-rested and prepared Shingetsu Nebula, Yakushi Nonou channeled her chakra and slowly approached Shingetsu Nebula...

...

Chapter 282 Starlight Never Fails Those Who Travel

This is destined to be a battle with a huge disparity in strength.

Like a warrior facing a formidable foe, Yakushi Nonou launched a resolute charge towards the risks ahead.

Flames raged, and waves slashed across.

But in the end... the armor shattered, and dignity vanished.

As the battle drew close and her defenses were gradually breached, she finally witnessed the sharpness of the Divine Moon Nebula Sword. Suddenly, she realized... it wasn't so difficult after all.

It's nothing more than losing.

Putting aside the hope of victory if we persevere, just considering the process... if we set aside our pride and the awfulness of Shenyue Xingyun, it might not be so unbearable.

Of course, just as she had predicted, Shenyue Xingyun's offensive was powerful and unrestrained.

As if deliberately taking advantage of her being a medical ninja who wasn't good at fighting, they showed no mercy with the strength of an elite Jonin.

As time went on, Yakushi Nonou gradually felt the difficulty of the battle.

Shen Yue Xingyun combined physical skills with swordsmanship, delivering a powerful and effective combo that caused her to retreat steadily.

She almost couldn't help but want to admit defeat.

But this is where she works, and there are other people resting not far away. The simple building can't hide any noise at all. How embarrassing would it be if her voice of begging for mercy were heard?

I can only endure it.

She endured it all, until her beautiful face became somewhat distorted. At a certain moment, as Shenyue Xingyun's attack changed, she suddenly noticed subtle chakra fluctuations on the wall of the room.

She looked closely and discovered that it was actually a barrier spell!

"When?" Yakushi Nonou was shocked.

So Shingetsu Seiun is this powerful? She had the energy to cast a barrier technique even while fighting her? So this is what an elite Jonin is like?

If you lose focus for even a moment, the powerful attack from the Divine Moon Nebula will strike again.

Having discovered the existence of the barrier, Yakushi Nonou felt relieved... or perhaps she simply didn't have the energy to care anymore.

The cries of pain were no longer suppressed…

...

An hour later.

The fighting has temporarily subsided.

The main reason is that Yakushi Nonou's strength is insufficient; it's already quite good that she has been able to persist until now.

Shenyue Xingyun indicated that the other party's strength had passed her approval. Considering that the other party had exhausted too much energy, she suggested that the other party eat something, drink some water, rest, and recover their strength.

Yakushi Nonou was not grateful for this.

As she drank her water with her head down, recalling the power of Shenyue Xingyun and the sharpness of his swordsmanship, her feelings were extremely complicated.

At one point, she suddenly put down her water glass and looked up at the Divine Moon Nebula.

"Have I passed your test?"

Shenyue Xingyun nodded.

"So what's our relationship now? Are we officially dating?"

Shenyue Xingyun: "Eat yours first, we'll talk about the rest later."

Yakushi Nonou: "..."

'He really is a nasty guy!'

It was already dark when Shenyue Xingyun headed home.

But he was in a good mood.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, making the starlight seem somewhat dim. The pure white light fell on his shoulders and illuminated the path ahead.

"As expected, the starlight does not fail those who travel far." Shenyue Xingyun looked at the level 4 Palm Immortal Technique entry in the panel information and murmured to herself.

According to the system's description, the Lv4 Palm Healing Technique can save most injuries, except for those caused by decapitation, as long as there is enough chakra. The effect is quite good.

In addition, the number of chakra stacks also increased by one. That's right, in the system's assessment, Yakushi Nonou's identity was also recognized.

Shingetsu Seiun naturally wouldn't object to this. Putting aside the importance of chakra, he wasn't the type to go back on his word afterward.

Regardless of what Yakushi Nonou's purpose was, or whether she was acting against her will, since she had mustered the courage to fight him, he would not hesitate to reveal an identity.

As for what useful information the other party can get from me, that depends on their abilities.

Judging from their performance in the recent match, it's clear that this was also their first time engaging in such a high-level battle. Lacking experience in high-level combat and relying solely on sheer bravery, they suffered a crushing defeat. Furthermore, they showed no mercy to their opponent, launching surprise attacks and unleashing their ultimate moves without hesitation. They'll likely need some time to recover.

Shingetsu Seiun sighed softly as he picked up the scroll he had obtained from Kakashi Hatake.

During the battle just now, he tried to imitate the attacking methods, but the effect was not satisfactory.

His strength was formidable, but compared to the attacks of a Cloud Village Jonin, his sheer size was somewhat less intimidating. Yakushi Nonou's eyes also lacked the faint fear seen in the Daimyo's.

It seems that the path of cultivation is still long and arduous.

If he ever comes across a quest that boosts his power in the future, he'll definitely seize the opportunity! Compared to the cheat-like power of magical artifacts, he prefers the straightforward and overwhelming deterrence.

……

What Shenyue Xingyun didn't know was that his estimate was inaccurate.

Yakushi Nonou did not recover for long. That very night, she endured her exhaustion and went to the Root Base.

Unlike Shingetsu Seiun, Danzo hadn't finished get off work yet. Seeing Yakushi Nonou's tired face, a faint sense of anticipation rose in his eyes.

"Judging from your expression, you've brought me good news?"

Yakushi Nonou: "Lord Danzo, mission went smoothly."

"He has already admitted that I am his girlfriend."

"Very good." Danzo affirmed her efforts: "As expected of a wandering priestess."

"Among my men, it would be hard to find anyone more outstanding than you."

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