Chapter 6: Practical Assessment

Arriving at the training ground, Teacher Sada announced that the goal of this practical combat class is one-on-one combat.

Hearing this, the students let out a chorus of groans. After all, ninja school students at this age hadn't mastered many ninjutsu, and their chakra was pitifully scarce. Their only means of attack were throwing Kunai and Shuriken.

The main reason they didn't want to take practical combat classes was that ninja school students couldn't gauge the right amount of force. Although there was a teacher present and they wouldn't die, being hit by a Kunai or Shuriken still hurt like hell.

Teacher Sada didn't care whether the students were willing or not and directly announced the start of the assessment.

As group after group engaged in combat, it was soon the turn of people Yue Yan knew.

"Next group, Rin Nohara vs. Kurenai Yūhi."

At Teacher Sada's command, Rin Nohara and Kurenai Yūhi stood facing each other and formed the opposing hand - seals.

With the goddesses on the field, Obito Uchiha and Asuma, the so - called 'dog - lickers', were cheering them on from the sidelines.

"Come on, Rin! Victory will surely be yours!"

"Kurenai! I believe in you! You're the best! You'll definitely win!"

Their cheers got louder and louder as they both tried to out - shout each other to cheer for the goddesses they admired, so they naturally butted heads with each other.

"Damn it! Clearly, Rin is stronger! She'll definitely win this time!"

"Bullshit! Kurenai is the more outstanding one. She'll defeat Rin easily!"

Uchiha Obito, Asuma: (?╬▔皿▔)(▔皿▔╬)?

Dang!

"Both of you, shut up!"

Fed up, Teacher Sada gave Obito and Asuma each a loving punch to make them quiet down.

While they were arguing for their goddesses, they didn't know that the battle between Rin Nohara and Kurenai Yūhi was already over.

In terms of usual grades, Rin Nohara and Kurenai Yūhi were among the best. Whether it was Gitai or ninja tool throwing, they were on the same level. However, Kurenai Yūhi's Father was an illusion Jonin, while Rin Nohara was just an ordinary civilian ninja. In the end, Rin Nohara was defeated by one of Kurenai Yūhi's illusion techniques.

Seeing this, Obito couldn't believe his eyes and quickly wanted to go up to check on Rin Nohara's condition. Even after Rin Nohara was awakened from the illusion by Teacher Sada, Obito's anger was rising. Coupled with Asuma's constant taunts, Obito just wanted to punch him right in the face.

Seeing this, Teacher Sada didn't hesitate and directly announced that they would be the next group.

Hearing this news, Obito snorted.

"Asuma, for the dignity of a man, dare you have a one - on - one man - to - man fight with me using only fists?"

With the goddess Kurenai Yūhi on the scene, Asuma wasn't a coward and readily accepted the duel with Obito. After taking the field and forming the opposing hand - seals, both sides rolled up their sleeves and started punching each other.

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(?ε(#￣((O==(the expression of extremely angry with wide-open eyes)?

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 Although the fight was intense, it left Yue Yan really at a loss for words. It seemed no different from a brawl among elementary - school students, lacking any technical finesse and not at all what one would expect from [ninjas].

 Meanwhile, Teacher Sada wrote the lowest - grade evaluation for Obito Uchiha and Asuma in the score - recording notebook.

 The 1v1 battle between Obito Uchiha and Asuma, a battle for men's dignity, ended quickly. In the end, Asuma used his experience to KO Obito Uchiha with a Friendly Face - Breaking Fist.

 Obito Uchiha, who lost the fight, was clearly dissatisfied and wanted to get up and continue, but was mercilessly rejected by Teacher Sada.

 Looking at Obito Uchiha, whose face was ashen, as if he had lost all hope in life and turned into stone. And then looking at Asuma, who was extremely proud after winning and would have his tail up in the air if he had one, Teacher Sada sighed deeply and was quite helpless with these two problem children.

 Despite this, he didn't forget to continue the assessment.

 "Next group, Hongchi Yue Yan vs. Might Guy."

 Hearing this, Might Guy, who had been fired up after watching the all - out fight between Obito Uchiha and Asuma, couldn't hold back anymore. He jumped onto the [training ground], looking at Yue Yan with extremely fiery eyes.

 Yue Yan was really at a loss for words about this. Guys like Might Guy, especially those in green tight - fitting suits, were definitely going to be a hassle. If they fought, not only his body but also his mind would be impacted.

 Even though he was reluctant, Yue Yan still stood opposite Might Guy and formed the [opposing hand - seals].

 Seeing that Yue Yan didn't seem very enthusiastic, Might Guy didn't care. Instead, he was extremely enthusiastic about the upcoming battle.

 "Yue Yan, I know you're strong. In terms of hard work, you're no less than me. So, in the next battle, please go all out. Only in this way can we live up to our youth!"

 Looking at Might Guy, who had already taken up a fighting stance, Yue Yan took a deep breath, and his gaze became sharp. Since this battle was inevitable, Yue Yan also wanted to test his current strength on Might Guy.

 However, Yue Yan, who understood the principle of "the tallest poppy gets cut down", naturally wouldn't show all his cards. So he planned to fight Might Guy head - on with Gitai.

 Using the Discharge technique he had practiced many times to stimulate his body, Yue Yan lowered his center of gravity and went from stillness to motion in an instant.

 Seeing Yue Yan rush in front of him in the blink of an eye, Might Guy thought to himself how fast he was. Then he tapped the ground with his toes, used the force to twist his body, and kicked out a powerful roundhouse kick.

 "Konoha Steel Force Whirlwind!"

 Seeing this, Yue Yan slightly narrowed his eyes and kicked out as well.

 Although he didn't shout out the name of his move like Might Guy, he still shouted it in his heart.

 Iron Tail!

Their legs collided, stirring up a fierce gale. This scene immediately stunned all the ninja school students on - site. Even Obito Uchiha and Asuma, who had the closest relationship with Yue Yan, were shocked by the power of Yue Yan's kick. After all, they were well aware of the strength of Might Guy, a man who only specialized in Gitai. They never expected that Yue Yan could confront Might Guy head - on. Seeing Might Guy being pushed back a step, it even seemed that Yue Yan might be stronger in terms of power.

"When did Yue Yan become so strong? He looks so dainty, just like a girl."

Obito Uchiha murmured to himself.

Teacher Sada beside him was also very surprised. Yue Yan usually behaved quite ordinarily, but unexpectedly, he could unleash such power.

While the people around were in shock, the two who had ended their first collision on the battlefield separated briefly.

Might Guy felt the pain in his calf, and there was an uncontrollable fighting spirit in his eyes. For the first time, a peer had managed to withstand his kick in a head - on confrontation. Might Guy used Shunpo to step forward, intending to fight speed with speed.

In response, Yue Yan showed no sign of weakness at all and clashed fiercely with Might Guy.

In an instant, their fists and feet clashed in the most primal way, with their kages of legs flashing ceaselessly. As they exchanged blows back and forth, neither of them was willing to give in, and the fight was deadlocked.

Might Guy saw that Yue Yan was not inferior to him in both speed and the power of punches and kicks. He even forgot that this was an assessment. He decided to give his all for the sake of youth.