Zhang Miao won Omoi and Karui's initial trust with just one about of terrible rapping. However, he knew that rapping alone wouldn't be enough.
Whether in Konoha or Kumogakure, kids in the shinobi world weren't easily fooled. To earn their recognition, one had to show fundamental skills.
Knowing that Omoi and Karui learned swordsmanship from Killer B, Zhang Miao displayed his exceptional sword skills to earn their genuine respect.
"The only swordsmanship I can showcase are the Seven Swords Style from Killer B and the Hatake Style Swordsmanship from Hatake Sakumo. These two kids use single swords, so the Hatake Style would be more suitable for them."
With this in mind, Zhang Miao turned to Killer B.
"B, I've just learned a new swordsmanship style. It's no weaker than your Seven Swords Style. How about a pure swordsmanship duel?"
Besides rapping, Killer B's greatest passion was swordsmanship. So, upon hearing Zhang Miao's challenge, he eagerly nodded.
"Hmm, Seven Swords Style—strong, new swordsmanship—blocked, pure swordsmanship—duel, you two—watch closely!"
The last sentence was directed at Omoi and Karui, implying that high-level swordsmanship duels were rare and that they should observe.
Killer B led everyone to the rooftop platform and readied his swords.
He held one sword in each hand, one in each elbow joint, one in each knee joint, and one in his mouth, for a total of seven swords.
Killer B—Seven Swords Style!
Seeing Killer B ready, Zhang Miao took out a short sword used by Konoha ANBU from his system space and grinned.
"I'm coming!"
In an instant, Zhang Miao's figure vanished. When he reappeared, he was right before Killer B, his sword slicing towards B's neck.
The Hatake Style Swordsmanship focused on killing with one strike, aiming at the opponent's vital points with precision, speed, and ferocity.
Zhang Miao executed these principles perfectly. Killer B felt his hair stand on end as his blade approached, his face paling.
"Such speed, precision, and killing intent—this swordsmanship is no joke!"
Despite his shock, Killer B's movements didn't falter. He blocked Zhang Miao's strike with one sword while lifting his leg to slash at Zhang Miao's abdomen, clutching the sword in his knee.
Given Zhang Miao's physical strength, he could withstand Killer B's slash without injury. However, since this was a swordsmanship duel, relying on physical resilience wasn't an option. Facing Killer B's attack, Zhang Miao chose to retreat.
Anticipating Zhang Miao's move, Killer B pressed forward, wielding his seven swords in a flurry of attacks, creating a dense, impenetrable web of silver light that bore down on Zhang Miao.
Once in motion, the Seven Swords Style left no breathing room for the opponent—a hallmark of its dominance.
In the original storyline, Killer B used this move to suppress Sasuke, even with his Sharingan activated, showcasing its formidable power.
Zhang Miao was temporarily overwhelmed, but only for a moment. Unlike Sasuke, Zhang Miao was also proficient in the Seven Swords Style and knew its weaknesses intimately.
To others, Killer B's assault might seem like an ocean's crashing waves, while Zhang Miao appeared like a lone boat about to capsize. But in reality, Zhang Miao was guiding Killer B's attacks, with every strike and maneuver anticipated.
Retreating across the platform, Zhang Miao finally reached the edge. He made a surprising move at this critical moment—he stepped off the edge!
As a shinobi, one must always be aware of one's surroundings during battle. Zhang Miao's "unprofessional" move surprised Killer B, causing his precise attack to miss.
Zhang Miao didn't fall off the platform. Instead, he stood at a ninety-degree angle on the edge, like an outstretched branch, with his sword poised at Killer B's neck.
"It's over!"
The tide of battle had turned in an instant, leaving everyone speechless with the sudden shift. They stared wide-eyed, unable to utter a word.
Seeing this, Zhang Miao shrugged and withdrew his sword from Killer B's neck.
No sooner had he done so than Killer B plopped down, looking dejected.
"Seven Swords Style—failed, new swordsmanship—strong!"
As Killer B spoke, the system's prompt echoed in Zhang Miao's mind.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for defeating Killer B in swordsmanship, earning 10 seven-star shadow-level Killer B ninja fragments!"
Hearing this prompt, Zhang Miao grinned and patted Killer B's shoulder.
"Ha ha ha, B, don't be discouraged. This was just a friendly match, and I only took advantage of the terrain. If we went again, who knows who'd win!"
"Really?" Killer B perked up. "Let's go again?"
Zhang Miao: "..."
Damn, this guy knows how to seize an opportunity!
The duel was merely to impress Omoi and Karui, not to settle scores with Killer B. So, after hearing Killer B's challenge, Zhang Miao waved it off.
"Let's save it for next time. Here, take these."
Saying this, Zhang Miao tossed Killer B two wooden carvings, one of the Eight-Tails and the other of the Sage of Six Paths.
Seeing the carvings, Killer B looked puzzled. "One is the Eight-Tails, but who's the other?"
It didn't matter if Killer B recognized the Sage of Six Paths. What mattered was the Eight-Tails' recognition, as Zhang Miao intended to collect its ninja fragments.
The Eight-Tails knew the Sage of Six Paths, so the system promptly chimed in Zhang Miao's mind.
"Ding—congratulations to the host for earning 10 seven-star shadow-level Eight-Tails ninja fragments. The Eight-Tails now recalls the past. As long as the statue exists, the host will receive 5 Eight-Tails fragments daily!"
Hearing this prompt, Zhang Miao's smile grew even brighter.
"Mission accomplished!"