Chapter 7: Show-off Moment

Within the Ninja Academy. In the school's training ground, many students were here, currently practicing kunai throwing.

"Students, pay attention. Kunai are tools frequently used by ninjas, arguably a ninja's most important partner. They can serve as both close-combat weapons and long-range projectiles." The ninja instructor taught, "I've already explained the method of handling kunai to you all before."

"Now, everyone, begin throwing kunai." The ninja instructor looked at the distant targets. "Watch my hand. Ninjas can control kunai not only with strength but also with chakra. What I'm demonstrating now is control using strength."

"Observe the target." The ninja instructor gently tossed a kunai. It cut through the air with a whooshing sound. With a "thump," it directly pierced the bullseye of the target. This caused many students to show envious expressions, as many of those present still couldn't achieve this.

"Alright, everyone, begin practicing," the ninja instructor said. "Yes, Teacher." Several ninjas began practicing. It was evident that a few students performed exceptionally well, such as Anko and Gekko Hayate. However, even they were merely outstanding among the mediocre. The students in this class still couldn't compare to those who graduated in previous years, like Kurenai, Asuma, and Shizune. Nevertheless, within this class, Anko and Gekko Hayate were considered talented.

This was natural. Those familiar with Naruto knew that Kurenai, Asuma, and the others would become Jonin later on, while Gekko Hayate and his peers only reached Special Jonin status. Anko was also roughly in the same boat.

"Anko, is Ten'en afraid to come?" Gekko Hayate asked Anko.

"Who said that? Ten'en said he'd come today. When has he ever lied?" Anko retorted.

"That's not certain. Ten'en isn't very good at kunai throwing, let alone compared to me. So, is he scared?" Gekko Hayate chuckled. It was quite something for the young Gekko Hayate to have such enthusiasm. Indeed, this was a form of defiance. Gekko Hayate was mainly a bit envious of Ten'en's popularity. In school, many people acknowledged Ten'en, even though Ten'en's strength wasn't particularly high.

Just as Anko wanted to retort further, a familiar voice drifted over. "Hayate, I'm conserving my strength, you know, so you don't feel ashamed."

In everyone's eyes, Ten'en arrived at the training ground, his face beaming with smiles.

"Ten'en, what do you mean?" Gekko Hayate looked at Ten'en. "Are you saying you were conserving your strength before?"

"Precisely." Ten'en said, showing off. Ten'en's current strength was that of an elite Genin. Dealing with these ungraduated students was naturally a simple matter. Ten'en had already decided that he would apply for graduation soon. His current strength, if he stayed in school, wouldn't improve much. As for showing off, there wasn't really anywhere he could show off.

Of course, there was still some time until graduation. During this time, Ten'en would continuously search for video signals. In Ten'en's mind, the most important thing was that the Third Great Ninja War was about to begin. So he had to continuously increase his strength.

The fastest way to increase strength was to receive video signals. Konoha didn't refresh many; those outside Konoha refreshed more. However, his current Elite Genin strength was not enough. And Ten'en had no intention of defecting by leaving Konoha without graduating.

The scene returned to the Ninja Academy. Gekko Hayate, hearing Ten'en's boastful words, immediately erupted in anger. "Now that it's a kunai class, if you're so capable, show us your kunai throwing!"

"Kunai throwing." Ten'en chuckled. This is just asking for a slap in the face, so I won't be rude to refuse.

"Hayate, watch." Ten'en directly picked up five kunai and threw them out. Their direction was completely off target, which made Gekko Hayate pause, then laugh. "This is your kunai throwing ability? You're not even as good as a newly enrolled student..." Before Gekko Hayate could continue, another kunai appeared in Ten'en's right hand, which he flicked out with force. This kunai quickly caught up with the five kunai in front, then gently nudged them together. Six kunai then shot out from six different directions.

"Thump, thump, thump..." Six sounds of kunai hitting targets rang out. And all six kunai struck the bullseye of the targets. This made Gekko Hayate's smile freeze, and the entire field fell silent. If you said Ten'en was just lucky, no one would believe it. Being lucky enough to hit six bullseyes with six kunai? You try it. This could only be strength.

The ninja instructor was also a bit stunned. Such kunai throwing ability. He himself felt inferior. Well, this ninja instructor was just an ordinary Chunin.

"Good job, Ten'en! See, you really were hiding your strength!" Anko was the first to snap out of it. She heavily patted Ten'en's shoulder, expressing her approval. "But before, why did you always make me do all the work while you just watched?" Anko thought of this point. As one of the school's "two bullies," it was always Anko who made the moves.

These words made Ten'en speechless for a moment. "Two bullies" was something she said herself. And as for why he didn't act, it was because it wasn't his turn. With Anko's impulsive personality, she directly dealt with those little kids. So Ten'en could only watch from the side.

"So Ten'en is that amazing." "Yeah, yeah. It looks like Ten'en might graduate this year." "Possibly, after all, he didn't reveal his strength before." "It seems Hayate just got served." On the side, some students whispered among themselves, which made Gekko Hayate's face darken. Why had he suddenly become like an idiot?

"Damn it, Ten'en, you must have painstakingly trained this ability yourself. If you're so capable, let's have a match." Gekko Hayate said loudly.

"Go for it," Anko said, not minding adding fuel to the fire.

"Hayate, isn't that a bit much?" Ten'en said, looking helpless.

Alright, Ten'en was showing off again, because Gekko Hayate took the bait. "Give me a break. See? Your strength is simply not enough."

"If that's the case, then let's have a match." Ten'en chuckled. The time for showing off had arrived.

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