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At this moment, Qingchuan was somewhat...
Still appearing as fragile as ever.
The blade in his arms seemed more like a disguise, a steadfast support.
He stood quietly before Itachi, the scene of healing him still vivid in everyone's memory.
It seemed...
This young girl wasn't provoking anyone, but stubbornly trying to protect the person behind her.
Itachi, sitting on the ground, stared blankly.
The healing effect of Kaido was remarkable.
Though the wound on his hand still ached faintly, it had closed completely.
His physical strength had also recovered miraculously.
Yet he paid no attention to any of this...
He even forgot to stand up.
"Haruko..."
Itachi murmured softly.
His tone held no concern, only indescribable confusion...
The Haruko before him remained the same Haruko.
He was absolutely certain.
But the sight of Haruko shielding him and challenging the examiner for his sake...
Was so cool.
By her side, her pure aura had always soothed his troubled heart.
He thought guarding this tranquility was enough.
But now...
What was this sudden sense of security?
"Am I... being protected by Haruko?"
Outside the arena.
Orochimaru maintained deliberate composure.
Yet his body trembled slightly from overwhelming excitement!
Medical ninjutsu...
She actually knew medical ninjutsu!
He had already witnessed Qingchuan's seal-less ninjutsu.
Though what impressed him most remained Qingchuan's swordsmanship.
But this treasure of a girl simultaneously mastered medical ninjutsu!
"Wow... Sensei, little Haruko looks so cool now!"
"Should we go help later?"
Anko asked again nearby.
Expressing both admiration for the junior and concern for the impending battle.
Truth be told.
If Asuma dared treat Haruko like he did Itachi...
She'd be the first to object!
But regarding interfering in graduation exams, better consult the teacher...
"If necessary, we will."
Orochimaru had been responding to his disciple more than usual today.
If necessary...
They would.
However.
Would Haruko truly need assistance?
The answer was self-evident.
Inside the arena.
Asuma's expression shifted repeatedly as he observed the girl before him.
Her hand already rested on the hilt.
Ready to draw the blade at any moment!
Yet Asuma felt unprecedented conflict and bewilderment.
What kind of combination was this...
A delicate-looking girl radiating such icy combat intent!
So that killing intent earlier actually emanated from this girl?
Unbelievable!
Still...
Regardless, he couldn't afford to lose again.
Putting aside that bastard kid for now.
He must defend this final barrier!
He must become a Guardian Ninja, protect his Jade, prove his answer to the old man!
"Whenever you're ready... Hmm?!"
Asuma's pupils suddenly constricted mid-sentence!
His arms reflexively rose into defensive stance!
Clang——
Clear metallic clashes reverberated across the field!
Qingchuan had already drawn his blade and appeared before Asuma in an instant!
When using Kaido earlier, Qingchuan had mentally prepared himself.
Or rather, made a decision.
Since choosing to study ninjutsu and train under its name to improve proficiency...
His abilities would inevitably be exposed to higher-ups' scrutiny.
After this battle, everything displayed would become his trademarks.
The more the better...
His actual arsenal was limited.
Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, Kidō.
Shikai and Sharingan.
Apart from Shikai, nothing could be considered a trump card.
Even this barely 5-second Shikai duration wasn't worthy of the name.
Exposing everything mattered little.
His real trump card...
Was his monstrous training acceleration!
One month.
From clueless novice to standing in early graduation exams.
Three days.
Extending Shikai from 2 to 5 seconds.
His true ace would always be tomorrow's self!
Thus now...
Qingchuan held nothing back!
Blocked strike? Flash Step activated! Slashes continued!
His flickering silhouette around Asuma unleashed relentless attacks!
Within the arena.
Continuous metallic clangs echoed.
Examiner Asuma found himself momentarily overwhelmed.
The blade's force wasn't particularly heavy.
But Qingchuan's Flash Steps were too swift, the slashing frequency downright absurd!
"Don't blame me then!"
Gritting teeth, Asuma narrowly dodged a slash and finally formed hand seals with his free hand.
"Fire Release!"
Billowing gray-black ash spewed from his mouth as he retreated.
"Ash Pile Burning!"
BOOM!!!!!
Flames engulfed the girl entirely!
"Sensei?!"
Anko's scream pierced the field as she urgently looked to Orochimaru, who remained unnervingly calm.
"Watch closely."
"Notice the most concerned child remains unmoved?"
Impatiently pacifying his disciple.
Orochimaru's gaze reignited with anticipation.
Inside the arena.
Asuma panted heavily as the smoke gradually cleared.
He regretted it somewhat.
But in that situation, it was the only solution!
Yet...
When flames and dust dissipated.
The revealed scene shattered Asuma's worldview.
"No... way?"
"Completely unscathed?!"
Asuma couldn't believe his eyes.
The girl stood with one hand raised, pink light barrier repelling all damage.
Bakudō #8: Repel.
Simple Kidō spell, yet remarkably effective with sufficient spiritual energy.
Her other hand still gripped the blade.
Tip pointing vertically skyward.
"My turn now. Don't dodge."
Qingchuan tilted his head, activating recovery buff simultaneously...
"Scatter, Senbonzakura!"
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