Chapter 119. Do You Want to Dance Too?
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Meanwhile—
Since the representative from Kumogakure was also a taijutsu specialist, there was nothing more to discuss.
They decided to take them to Yuto Dance Hall for a look.
And, as it turned out, the results were surprisingly good.
"Shining with charm, oh yeah! I didn't expect Konoha to have such a nice place!"
The surround sound music and the synchronized dance moves left Killer Bee stunned.
He had once dreamed of promoting the arts in Kumogakure, but his big brother had shut the idea down. Today, he didn't expect… that "decaying" Konoha had taken the lead ahead of him?!
In this regard, Konoha was already a step ahead of Kumogakure!
Even elderly men with graying hair were dancing!
Konoha…
Has it really decayed?
The dynamic rhythm and music around him reignited his creative spark. In just a short time, his mind was bursting with inspiration!
He, Killer Bee… Why shouldn't he aim to become a great rapper too?
"As long as everyone's having fun, that's all that matters." Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled faintly, removing his pipe from the corner of his mouth.
Looking around, it was clear—Yuto really had an eye for this. No wonder his business was booming.
However—
"What a shame." Killer Bee suddenly shook his head, furrowing his brow with a trace of regret in his voice. "The synchronized steps are impressive, but… they lack variety. They lack innovation!"
The moment he finished speaking—
"You little Kumo ninja, what a boast!" As the self-proclaimed second-tier boss of the dance hall,
the Chief Elder was immediately displeased by the criticism and stepped forward. "You want to dance too?"
"Oh yeah, old man from Konoha, lights flicker—" Killer Bee was just about to drop a rap verse, but the Chief Elder cut him off right away.
"Stop being so flashy, get on the dance floor if you dare! Let me see what you're made of!"
" Yeah, oh, no! I bit my tongue and almost died. The old man from Konoha actually looked down on me?" Killer Bee stuck out his tongue, shaking his body rhythmically again.
The crowd quickly cleared a space, making way for him to step into the center of the dance floor.
The lights flickered, the music roared back to life.
"Flashy? Flashy? It's not some lame joke! It's dazzling rhythm! I'm in a really good mood today. This side of Konoha is interesting!"
His rhythmic rapping, combined with dance steps perfectly in sync with the beat, made the veteran Konoha taijutsu masters look serious.
It was clear… they had underestimated this Kumo ninja!
The rhythm, the footwork… His taijutsu must be incredibly strong. In addition, he can do two things at the same time. In such a tense atmosphere, he also improvised such weird music. Although it is flashy, after watching it for a while, it is indeed quite real!
Even the sharp-eyed Elder Hana frowned slightly as she observed Killer Bee. "His taijutsu is extremely strong."
No one dared underestimate him anymore.
Meanwhile—
Yuto, who'd come to watch the commotion, felt a twitch in his stomach as he watched the scene unfold.
What the heck's going on?
How did the Kumo ninja end up here?
And to make it worse—he, Captain Yuto, hadn't even made an entrance yet, and these guys were already dancing like it was a battle!
Surrounded by Konoha's elders, even the vibe of the whole dance floor seemed to be driven by Killer Bee.
His taijutsu… is terrifying!
No wonder even his nephew, despite awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan and mastering Uchiha-style taijutsu, couldn't keep up with him on the dance floor.
Terrifying.
At that moment—
With an "enemy" on stage, the entire dance hall erupted with excitement.
There was an endless stream of cheers.
In the shadows, several Kumo ninjas exchanged glances, realizing—This is the perfect opportunity.
They quickly split into small groups, sneaking out unnoticed. After all, they had other objectives for coming to Konoha.
With everyone's attention locked onto Killer Bee's dazzling performance, how could they pass up such a chance?
Soon—
As more people crowded in and the dim lights flickered, the departing figures blended into the background, drawing little attention.
Even Killer Bee was genuinely absorbed in the moment, forgetting all about his original mission, completely lost in the cheers surrounding him.
For the first time ever, the rap style of Kumogakure made its debut in Konoha, and many people found it quite interesting!
Yuto shook his head helplessly and then watched happily, thinking whether to rely on Killer Bee to open a dance hall in Kumogakure.
After all, Kumogakure is different from Kirigakure. They have both confidence and power.
Sure, they'd hit a setback here, but if he tried the same tricks he'd used with the Kiri ninjas, the Kumo ninjas wouldn't fall for it easily. Because he was an Uchiha!
Suddenly—
Yuto froze, his smile twitching as he stared at a figure in the center of the dance floor.
What the heck is that brat doing here?!
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"It's that kid, Obito!"
"His Uchiha-style techniques might not be great, but his unpredictability and shamelessness might just be enough to suppress that Kumo ninja."
"Indeed. We can't let him show off any longer!"
"He's basically bullying us old Konoha elders!"
"Plus, Kakashi is also on the field. Haven't you noticed how well they coordinate? Their teamwork is flawless!"
"It's a bond! The power of bonds!"
There was a sudden cheer from the field.
Uchiha Obito: (▼皿▼#)
Who are you calling shameless?!
Who said that?!
Step up and say it to my face!
But now… it wasn't the time to settle scores with these old geezers. That loudmouth Kumo ninja had the audacity to insult him?
Unforgivable.
He was going to wipe that smug look off his face.
Meanwhile, Killer Bee noticed Obito and was briefly surprised, then quickly shifted into serious mode.
A man's reputation is like a tree's shadow!
He didn't underestimate him!
"Yo yo, Konoha's pervert? Yellow Flash's subordinates, oh boy~!"
"..."
This guy is seriously annoying.
More people joined in, and the atmosphere got hyped all over again.
Cheers roared through the hall.
Especially that Kumo ninja—he really had some skill. At first glance, it looked flashy, but on closer inspection… This guy's dancing was not ordinary!
The rhythm, the rap, the tapping, the cheers—it was an unstoppable wave.
No one knew how much time had passed.
Round after round.
Again and again.
Until both sides were out of breath.
Only then did it stop.
The two sides looked at each other.
Time seemed to freeze for a moment.
Uchiha Obito stared intently at him. "Even though you're an enemy, I respect you. Your moves are downright ninja-killers."
"Your teacher said the same thing, boy." Killer Bee flashed a confident grin, holding up both hands to form a "7" gesture. "You're awesome too~ Not just a pervert!"
"..." You bastard, give me back my compliments!
Obito's mouth twitched in frustration.
As for Sarutobi Hiruzen, he was quite pleased with how the Kumo's visit had turned out.
Looks like everything's on track.
He put down his pipe, glanced at the time, thinking it was almost time to head out for dinner, and began walking forward with a smile.
However—
Just as he was about to speak—
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Several ANBU ninjas rushed in, walked hurriedly to the Hokage, lowered their voices, and said a few words.
Suddenly—
An overwhelming, terrifying aura erupted from Hiruzen, instantly drawing everyone's attention!
His expression darkened. He roared, "Surround the Kumo ninjas!"
Before anyone could react—
Hiruzen shot out like a bolt of lightning alone.
The speed was so fast and the movements were so agile that it seemed as if something terrible had happened.