Chapter 275: Love Rival Appears! Uchiha Fugaku!
Fujiwara Tetsuya's actions completely controlled the public opinion of the arena.
Not only did Utatane Koharu, who harbored extreme resistance towards Fujiwara Tetsuya, fall silent at this moment, but even the high-ranking members and clansmen of the Kurama, Hyuga, and Senju Shinobi Clans who were participating in the battle also quieted down amidst the deafening cheers.
They dared not utter a single word like, "Go Kurama Yobu, go Hiashi…"
"As expected of Big Brother Tetsuya."
"One day… one day, I will also become a man of integrity like Big Brother Tetsuya."
As Orochimaru's assistant and the second-in-command of the promotion assessment ceremony, Fujiwara Tetsuya naturally had enough prestige this time.
He didn't even need to say much; the Ninja also responsible for this event had already reserved a sufficient number of prime seats for the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans.
No longer were they forced to huddle in a secluded corner, as they had been years ago.
"Kyoji, that's a good dream. You must work hard; I believe you will definitely succeed."
"Uncle Jiro, don't worry, I will keep my word…"
Time passed.
It gradually healed the pain in Uzumaki Kyoji and Uzumaki Meika's hearts, and also allowed Uzumaki Kyoji and Uzumaki Meika to truly integrate into the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans.
Watching Uzumaki Kyoji's confident expression, Fujiwara Aiko and the other juniors couldn't help but cast envious glances at him.
It wouldn't be long.
Once they graduated from the Ninja Academy, they too could chase after that shining figure… "Mikoto! I must say, Tetsuya-kun is really handsome at this moment, isn't he?"
"He truly gives one a feeling of wanting to protect him…"
West stands.
Torune Ryoui glanced at Uchiha Mikoto, who had her hair tied up, and her gaze lingered on Fujiwara Tetsuya, her eyes seemingly burning with a fervent light.
"Ryoui, don't say such mischievous things."
"If Tetsuya-kun finds out, he might get angry."
"After all, you should also be able to feel that Tetsuya-kun… is very particular about things like his height and age."
Compared to Torune Ryoui, Uchiha Mikoto was clearly more focused.
From the moment Fujiwara Tetsuya entered the arena, Uchiha Mikoto's gaze had remained fixed on him, not moving an inch.
"I know… I know, alright, I won't mention it."
"By the way, Mikoto, who is that Uchiha over there?"
"Why has he been staring at you since the match started?"
"Him?"
"Uchiha Fugaku, a true genius of the Uchiha Clan."
"Twenty-three years old, owner of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, an Elite Jonin, and one of the most highly-regarded candidates for the next clan head."
The moment she turned her head, Uchiha Mikoto's eyes rippled with a few waves, but… it wasn't the warmth or kindness one would show to a fellow clan member, but rather a hint of an unspeakable coldness.
"Hmm? This unassuming fellow actually has quite a background!"
Although the Uchiha Clan's power was firmly restricted to the Military Police Force by the Hokage lineage and the major Konoha Shinobi Clans, preventing them from truly touching the core of the Village's power, that did not mean the Uchiha Clan had weak influence in Konoha.
One must understand that in the Ninja World, a world where slaughter and betrayal are the main themes, strength is the fundamental determinant of influence.
"Wait… Mikoto, judging by your expression?"
"That guy, he couldn't have fallen for you and wants to pursue you, could he?"
A woman's sixth sense allowed Torune Ryoui to instantly perceive the change in Uchiha Mikoto's emotions.
Although they were rivals, at this moment… Torune Ryoui felt no joy.
All she felt was an undisguised disgust for Uchiha Fugaku.
"Ryoui, your guess is correct."
"Uchiha Fugaku was instructed by the higher-ups to pursue me in order to gain the support of our lineage."
"Mikoto, do we need to tell Tetsuya-kun about this?"
"With Tetsuya-kun's current strength, he should be able to help you resolve this trouble."
After learning that Uchiha Fugaku's matter was arranged by the Uchiha Clan's higher-ups, Torune Ryoui's expression also gradually turned ugly.
Because she also couldn't be sure whether, one day in the future, the Old fellows of the Torifu Clan would also use such despicable methods to disgust her.
"No! There's no need to tell Tetsuya-kun about this; I'll handle it myself."
Fujiwara Tetsuya, in the center of the arena, probably couldn't have imagined that while he was quietly waiting for Kurama Yobu, Hyuga Hiashi, and Uchiha Shinji to recover from their injuries and Chakra, Uchiha Fugaku had, unknowingly, appeared on his "opposite side."
Amidst the increasingly restless atmosphere, half an hour flew by.
As all the Medical Ninja exited the arena, Kurama Yobu, Hyuga Hiashi, and the others also stood up one after another.
"I'll go first in the next battle; none of you try to steal my turn…"
As one of only three females among the seventeen, Kurama Yobu, in a way, undoubtedly had an advantage.
Facing Kurama Yobu's aggressive gaze, the geniuses of the Hyuga, Senju, Uchiha, and other Shinobi Clans reluctantly stepped back.
It wasn't a lack of strength, but rather… it would be ungentlemanly to contend with Kurama Yobu in front of countless spectators, Ninja, and even the higher-ups.
"Cough ~ Yobu, is it?"
"You see, it's getting late, so… how about we speed up this battle?"
Looking at Kurama Yobu's charming figure and the retreating crowd, Fujiwara Tetsuya lightly coughed and cautiously reminded her.
"Fujiwara Tetsuya… you dare to insult me!"
"Demonic Illusion: Five Senses Manipulation!"
Amidst countless astonished gazes, Kurama Yobu became enraged.
Violent Chakra turbulence blew her hair wildly and made her skirt sway.
"Hey, hey… what exactly happened?"
"The battle hasn't officially begun, has it? Why did Kurama Yobu attack directly?"
"Could it be that she knows the disparity in strength between herself and Lord Tetsuya and wants to catch Lord Tetsuya off guard?"
Because Fujiwara Tetsuya's voice just now was too soft, only a few Ninja whose strength had reached the Jonin level heard it clearly.
"Cough ~ It's not what you imagine."
"It's Lord Tetsuya! If I'm not mistaken, Lord Tetsuya's meaning just now was for all of them to come at once."
"I think… it must have been that sentence that provoked Kurama Yobu, causing her to attack prematurely."
Looking at the restless crowd, a Konoha Jonin gazed at the scene in the arena and, after ten seconds of silence, explained in a low voice.
Although he wasn't Kurama Yobu, he could also feel the indignation in Kurama Yobu's heart at this moment.
Fortunately… he had long since been promoted to Jonin and didn't have to suffer such inhumane psychological torment.