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Chapter 63 - Random selection

Chapter 63: Random

"Water Release: Water Bullet

Technique!"

Mizutani Rin formed hand seals and

spat out water bullets from his mouth.

"Water Release: Water

Formation Wall!"

Almost simultaneously, Izumi

Shirakawa finished his seals and pressed his hands to the ground. Immediately,

a wall of water erupted and stood upright.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Water splashed everywhere as the

water bullets collided with the water wall, creating muffled sounds like hard

objects hitting a barrier. The water bullets shattered, and the wall of water

splashed down.

"Swish!"

Two kunai shot out from behind the

collapsing water wall, aiming straight for Mizutani Rin.

Mizutani's pupils contracted

slightly. The timing of these kunai was impeccable. As his water bullets

failed, he prepared for his next ninjutsu, but these kunai interrupted his hand

seals.

This Shirakawa Izumi...

Forced to dodge sideways, Mizutani

moved, and the kunai flew past him with a whirring sound. His eyes widened as

he saw two pieces of paper trailing from the kunai's tails, straightened by the

wind.

"It's over..." Kiba

observed, making a quick judgment.

"Yes!" Yukina nodded

beside him.

"Not bad," Hirohiko

added concisely.

"Mizutani Rin's reaction was

a bit slow," Kiba remarked, recalling their battle.

Both were ninjutsu-type ninjas

specializing in water release. They distanced themselves immediately and

exchanged attacks multiple times. Due to his previous battle with Kiba,

Mizutani wasn't in top condition. His water release techniques, like the Water

Trumpet and Water Formation Wall, lacked power compared to Shirakawa's. The

last water bullet was weak, producing only three shots, none of which breached

the water wall. The wall's collapse was due to Shirakawa releasing the

technique.

Shirakawa Izumi was a calm,

proficient ninja in water release, likely as skilled as Mizutani in his prime.

"Boom!"

Two clouds of fire and smoke

exploded in the arena as the kunai's explosive tags detonated, blasting

Mizutani Rin into the air before he crashed to the ground.

Damn it! I lost!

Mizutani clenched his eyes shut

and gritted his teeth, half in pain, half in frustration.

He knew he had lost. The close

explosion left his ears ringing, compounded by his prior slight concussion.

Continuing the match might be fatal, prompting the test officer to intervene.

Shirakawa Izumi, despite a slight

smile, wasn't overly pleased. He knew his opponent's weakened state, making the

victory expected.

Water from the jutsu slowly

gathered in low spots, forming small puddles.

The chakra levels of these two are

impressive, and their proficiency in water release is evident. Both possess

Chunin-level strength. Some promising young talents here.

Namikaze Minato nodded

approvingly.

Stepping forward, he checked

Mizutani's injuries before making a decision.

"The second trial of the

Chunin Exam, the fourth competition, Shirakawa Izumi wins!"

Medical team members rushed in to

carry Mizutani back to the infirmary, while Shirakawa returned to the

participant's auditorium.

Both the test participant and

ordinary audience seats buzzed with discussions.

"This is so unfair! Mizutani

wouldn't lose so easily..."

"Yeah, it's because of the

rules."

"Such a pity for

Mizutani."

Kiba, Hirohiko, and Yukina kept

their distance from the other test takers, forming a small group and watching

the field silently.

"Yukina, Hirohiko, you

understand the real intention behind these rules, right?" Kiba asked

suddenly.

"Of course," Hirohiko

nodded.

"We need to use the least

labor-intensive method to defeat our opponents. Battles shouldn't drain us

completely. It also tests our mentality. Moving randomly from one match to the

next is stressful. Staying calm and objective is crucial, as Kushina-sensei

taught us," Yukina added.

"Also, don't set your own

limits," Kiba emphasized.

"Yes," Hirohiko and

Yukina agreed simultaneously.

"Hey! This is so unfair! My

son hasn't fully recovered! If he were in perfect condition, he wouldn't have

lost!" Mizutani's father protested loudly, attracting attention.

Mizutani's mother quickly pulled

him to sit down, apologizing to onlookers.

"Hmph!" Despite his

wife's restraint, Mizutani's father expressed his dissatisfaction with a snort.

Kiba glanced over, his mouth

twitching.

Is this guy really a Chunin? He

hasn't understood the rule's intention?

Kiba's attention shifted to the

big screen. Mizutani was being carried away, Shirakawa had returned to the

auditorium, and the fifth competition was about to begin.

When Kiba looked over, the first

row of names had stopped.

Hyuga Yutaka!

"It's Yutaka!"

All the contestants turned to

Hyuga Yutaka, who stood alone with his arms crossed. He frowned slightly,

tapping his arm impatiently.

Apparently, he was growing

impatient with the wait. Seeing his name, he snorted coldly and glanced at Kiba

from the corner of his eye.

His gaze held impatience, anger,

killing intent, and a hidden hatred.

Kiba, who had experienced the

murderous aura of Jonin, felt the intense gaze and looked back defiantly.

Their eyes met, and sparks seemed

to fly in the air.

Both turned to watch the second

row of names spinning.

It must be me!

It must be Taki Kiba!

Both shared the same thought.

Kiba quietly clenched the railing.

If I don't deal with Hyuga Yutaka

now, he'll be a constant thorn in my side. Better to end it early, rather than

face him after exhausting too much energy in other battles. This will be the

decisive match.

Hyuga Yutaka also tapped his arms

impatiently.

Random selection is such a hassle!

Hurry up and pair me with Taki Kiba!

The second row of names stopped.

Everyone looked at it.

"Hey! Yutaka and that

kid?"

"There's a good show to

watch!"

"Yutaka must teach this kid a

lesson!"

The test takers whispered.

Yukina and Hirohiko frowned

slightly.

Namikaze Minato in the arena also

frowned.

Uzumaki Kushina quietly clenched

her fists in the audience, a smile on her lips.

The second row of names.

Taki Kiba!