Chapter 281 Honor and Respect! Strong Enemies Who Have Also Become Stronger!
Konoha, Arena.
Feeling the profound gazes, cold sweat gradually seeped from Hyuga Hiashi's forehead.
He did want to bring honor to the Hyuga Clan.
But the premise was, he had to have the ability.
Something that sixteen Jonin couldn't accomplish together, now he was left alone... The idea of turning the tables in such a situation seemed a bit far-fetched and ridiculous.
"That... Tetsuya-sama, Hizashi's injuries are not light, and I truly have no desire to continue fighting right now."
"Please allow me to withdraw from the upcoming battle..."
After dozens of seconds of silence, Hyuga Hiashi still chose to give up.
A meaningless struggle, while it might preserve the Hyuga Clan's honor, would also... cause the Hyuga Clan to lose face.
Withdrawing was, without a doubt, the best choice.
"Is that so?"
"I understand. If there's an opportunity next time, we'll practice again."
"After all, the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist is quite interesting..."
As Hyuga Hiashi took his stance, Fujiwara Tetsuya slowly returned kirimaru to its sheath.
He gazed at the surrounding stands, as if quietly waiting for something.
"It's... Tetsuya-sama who won!"
"Tetsuya-sama, well done..."
"The Fujiwara Family's brat, you did great... I knew you would win."
..."Mei Zhi Hang..."
Amidst the chaotic cheers, the deafening sound, at some point, gradually converged into four words.
The sound shook the sky, its echo lingering.
"You did really well, Tetsuya-kun."
From the high platform, Fujiwara Tetsuya leaped down, returning to Orochimaru's side.
Looking at Orochimaru's smiling face, Fujiwara Tetsuya seemed to feel... that Orochimaru wasn't as cold as he had imagined.
"I didn't disappoint, Orochimaru-senpai."
...This promotion assessment, temporarily organized to encourage and reward the Konoha Ninja who had fought in the Land of Rain, had ended.
But the end of the assessment did not mean the end of the aftermath... and the calming of its impact.
In the following days, Fujiwara Tetsuya, accompanied by Orochimaru, had multiple discussions with the higher-ups, led by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Finally, the lists for promotion to Chunin! Special Jonin! and Jonin were finalized, and the corresponding Ninja gear, tools, and post-promotion identification were distributed to the respective personnel.
Fortunately, with Orochimaru's assistance, Uchiha Qingfeng, Uchiha Kazuya, and others were successfully promoted to Jonin... Along with the spread of the news, Fujiwara Tetsuya's feat of taking on sixteen... or strictly speaking, seventeen Jonin.
It had completely spread throughout the entire Ninja World.
Land of Rivers.
When Sakumo Hatake and those Konoha Ninja who had met Fujiwara Tetsuya a few times and had a basic understanding of him learned this news.
Although they were somewhat surprised, they quickly adjusted.
For Fujiwara Tetsuya, who had once destroyed Kong Ninja Village, twice raided Hidden Rain Village, killed a Hidden Rain Quasi-Kage, and confronted Hanzo.
All of this... didn't seem so hard to accept.
Sunagakure Camp.
After Chiyo's withdrawal, taking some core combat forces with her.
With only Ebizo, although he commanded an absolute number of Sunagakure elites.
But facing Sakumo Hatake, who had already earned the title of "White Fang," he inevitably felt a bit strained.
"Is that Rasa? Come in?"
Inside the tent, Ebizo, who was repairing a puppet, heard footsteps outside the tent, suddenly looked up and asked towards the outside.
"Elder..."
In the past few years, it wasn't just Fujiwara Tetsuya who had grown stronger.
There were also... many powerful enemies he had encountered during the Chunin Exams.
For example, Rasa, who possessed the ability to control gold dust, in front of him.
Although he had just turned eighteen, he had also reached the Elite Jonin level and, in the war against Konoha, had successively killed several Jonin and Elite Jonin.
He had clearly become the absolute pillar of Sunagakure's new generation.
"Judging by your expression, you've heard the rumor."
"Yes, Elder."
"Elder, I want to go to the Land of Rain battlefield..."
Facing Ebizo's calm gaze, Rasa's voice, though slightly low, had an undeniable resolve, clearly indicating he had made up his mind.
"Land of Rain? What? Were you provoked after hearing the Konoha brat's name?"
"Rasa! Hanzo... is not someone anyone can easily challenge."
"Even the Sandaime, known as the strongest, in his numerous encounters with Hanzo, his best record was merely a draw."
"With your current strength, if you challenge Hanzo... you might die!"
"I know... but I still want to try, to see how strong the peak of the Ninja World truly is."
"Elder, I don't want to lose to that brat again..."
Although several years had passed.
Rasa clearly kept the Chunin Exams incident in his heart.
Perhaps it was stubbornness, but from a certain perspective, it could also be called a man's pride.
"It seems you've made up your mind... Rasa!"
"I understand. I will tell the Sandaime about this... Before that, prepare yourself."
"Because what you will face will be an existence that inspires despair."
...Hidden Cloud Village.
While Konoha and Sunagakure, and Sunagakure and Hidden Rain Village were at war, and Iwagakure was sharpening its knives.
Kumogakure, as one of the Five Great Nations and Five Great Ninja Villages, was far from as calm as it appeared on the surface.
Beneath this seemingly tranquil facade, endless undercurrents were brewing.
Among the mountains, the wilderness stretched endlessly.
Amidst the roar of Lightning Release, large areas of rock were engulfed.
Just as the figure in front, still feeling unsatisfied, was about to continue charging.
A ghostly figure suddenly appeared in the ruins not far away.
"Ay, so you were hiding here?"
"Dodai-senpai, why are you here?"
Looking at the approaching figure, Ay, designated as the Fourth Raikage, slowly withdrew the Chakra permeating his body.
"The Sandaime sent me to find you."
"The Village has selected a batch of talented youngsters. The Sandaime wants you to try and see if you can pick a companion from this batch of youngsters who is qualified to inherit the name 'Bee'."
"Eh... Do I have to train with those brats for a while again? The rules set by the First Raikage are really a headache!"
"Ay! You probably don't know yet, do you? That brat who defeated you in the Chunin Exams has now made a huge name for himself in the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain."
"He's barely thirteen, yet he's already reached the Elite Jonin level, just like you."
"Although you became an Elite Jonin much earlier than that brat, however... that brat survived at Hanzo's hands, earned Hanzo's recognition, and was called Mei Zhi Hang by Hanzo."
"Moreover, according to the information returned by our agents, that brat... in the recent Konoha Chunin and Jonin promotion assessment, single-handedly defeated seventeen Jonin from Konoha Ninja Clans... His strength is immeasurable."
"In the future, if our Hidden Cloud Village wants to truly rise and dominate the Ninja World, we will inevitably have to confront this brat... If I remember correctly, Ay... you once said that a man gets up from where he falls, right?"
..."Wait... Dodai-senpai, I'm going now, please don't say any more."
"Don't worry! Even if I can't choose a companion who can inherit the name 'Bee'! The next time we meet... I will defeat that brat."
"Definitely..."
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