"Final round! Minato Namikaze vs Hoshino Yoru!"
After several elimination rounds—
The final battle for Class A's top position had arrived.
Minato stood ready.
His breathing was slightly uneven.
Though none of his earlier matches had been difficult, they had still cost him stamina.
There was no break.
Because in real combat—
No one would wait for you to recover.
In contrast—
Yoru stood calmly.
No heavy breathing.
No visible fatigue.
In his previous matches:
Two opponents forfeited immediatelyThe rest were defeated in a single strike
The crowd was electric.
His fan club screamed non-stop.
Even the observing teachers sighed.
"If our students face him… they should just surrender early…"
Before the Clash
" Yoru… I've been waiting for this."
Minato's eyes burned with determination.
"My goal has always been to surpass you!"
Yoru replied calmly:
"My dear friend Minato… I'll show you just how far away that goal really is."
"Ahhh! That line is amazing!"
"Go Minato!"
"Beat him!"
Both sides erupted.
Interestingly—
Many boys also joined Minato's cheering side.
Even though Yoru had more supporters—
The energy was evenly matched.
"Form the seal of confrontation!"
"Final match—begin!"
The Battle Begins
Minato immediately focused.
Carefully observing.
Looking for an opening.
Yoru stood still.
Arms relaxed at his sides.
As if saying:
Attack from anywhere—I'm ready.
"No openings…?"
Minato frowned.
His momentum was being suppressed.
He couldn't wait any longer.
Minato Moves First
He pulled out two wooden kunai—
And threw them instantly.
Then followed in close.
The kunai collided mid-air—
Changing direction unpredictably—
Before shooting toward Yoru at sharp angles.
"That's shuriken technique!"
"For a first-year?!"
"Isn't he a civilian student?"
Even teachers were surprised.
This wasn't simple throwing—
It was controlled trajectory manipulation.
Yoru's Response
Yoru's eyes sharpened.
He tracked the movement precisely.
"I see it."
Both fists moved at once—
"Lava… Flame Fist!"
Hiss!
His fists transformed—
Burning away both kunai instantly—
Before continuing forward toward Minato.
"…No effect."
Minato's expression tightened.
Close Combat
They clashed.
Minato was forced into defense.
Constantly evading.
The heat alone was overwhelming.
Sweat poured down his face.
"If you keep dodging… you'll lose soon," Yoru said calmly.
Minato realized it too.
If this continued—
He would collapse from exhaustion.
"…Then I'll push forward!"
Even if he lost—
He wanted to land a hit.
"The gap… can't be this big!"
Final Exchange
He charged in—
Ignoring the danger—
Choosing offense over defense.
BANG!
"Minato!"
"Minato-kun!"
Minato fell to the ground—
Breathing heavily.
"…Did I lose?"
Then—
A hand appeared before him.
"Minato… well done."
Yoru smiled.
"My best friend."
Minato looked closely.
Yoru's chest—
His clothes slightly disturbed.
"…I hit him."
He grabbed Yoru's hand—
And stood up.
"You're amazing… Yoru."
Minato smiled.
"I'll keep chasing you."
"I'll be waiting."
The Crowd Reacts
"Both of them are incredible!"
"This is true rivalry!"
"I'm actually emotional…"
Cheers erupted from both sides.
Result
"Class A's top student is—"
"Hoshino Yoru!"