Chapter 484 preparation

Dazzling sunlight shines on the forest clearing through the gaps in the shade.

Asuka and Cai bent down, put their palms on their knees, panting there.

On the clothes of the two of them, a large amount of dust can be vaguely seen, and their postures are quite embarrassed.

The surrounding trees were covered with scratches that resembled the claws of wild animals, as well as shocking holes the size of bowls.

The ground is also full of potholes, as if it has been continuously bombed by explosives, and it is extremely broken.

"Come here today."

Looking at the two people who were panting in front of her, Kazuki also lowered her arms, her tone softened, and the fierce aura on her body immediately dissipated.

After hearing these words, Asuka and Cai fell to the ground in relief.

A few days have passed since the qualifiers. In the past few days, the two of them have been receiving special training from Yiji, trying to improve their strength before the third final.

Compared with the qualifiers, the ninja who entered the finals are basically not strong enemies who can easily win.

In addition, the final competition system is a tournament, and it is not easy to fight in one game, but to fight continuously until the ranking is determined.

This is a test of the ninja's own tactical application and willpower.

Because of this championship, what is needed is not a short-term victory, but a final victory.

If you can't even see through this point, or even make a reckless move, then, obviously, you will be eliminated at the beginning of the game.

Although obtaining the evaluation of Chunin has nothing to do with rankings, the more games you play, the more you can demonstrate your abilities. This is undoubtedly adding points to yourself, and the probability of being promoted to Chunin will be greater.

Because of being too tired, Asuka and Aya didn't want to talk now, but just sat there eating Bingliang pills, and began to recover their chakra and physical strength.

Because the special training method was too severe, the two of them couldn't even draw a little bit of strength before the effect of Bingliang Pill was exerted. It can be said that they were pushed to the limit.

This is the only way, they can only break through their own limits, and gain strength in a short period of time.

Even if they are at this point, even if they break the limit, it is impossible to get any improvement in quality within a few days. Even so, being able to enhance it a bit means that the winning rate will be relatively higher during the game.

If it is true what Baishi said at the beginning, even if it is just a few days of leisure, it is estimated that he will be eliminated soon and become a sacrificial child.

"By the way, you can arrange the next time yourself."

Yiji saw the faces of the two slowly turning rosy, so she spoke.

"Is there no need for special training next?"

Asuka and Cai were slightly taken aback.

Yiji smiled helplessly: "You guys must have forgotten the time, right now, there is only one day left before the finals."

"That is to say..."

Hearing Ichihime's words, Asuka and the other two immediately realized that time had passed so quickly.

Four days passed in a flash, and in a blink of an eye, there was only one day left before the finals.

But it's no wonder they didn't notice this. They have been staying in the field for special training these days, no matter whether it is day or night, as long as they rest, they are basically spent in training, and they don't notice the passage of time at all.

If it wasn't for Yiji's reminder, they even thought that today was the second day of the qualifiers.

"That's right, tomorrow morning at nine o'clock is the time for the official start of the finals, and there is not much free time left for you."

Yiji took out her pocket watch, and the time displayed on it was 11:30 noon, less than 24 hours before the start of the finals.

Including the eating and sleeping time afterwards, the time available for the two of them is estimated to be only about eleven or twelve hours.

At this time, Yi Ji didn't plan to use it for special training, but let the Asuka two freely arrange it.

Whether it is used to relax the body or to summarize the training results of the past few days, it is up to them to decide.

"Final... the opponent in the first round is the Kazun Ninja, I feel really unlucky."

Asuka thought that his opponent in the first round would be Temari from the Nation of the Wind, and it was a bit tricky.

Although he has considered training Huo Dun viciously in the past few days, no matter how hard he trains, it is impossible to achieve the Huo Dun skill overnight.

Temari's wind escape technique is very powerful, and ordinary fire escape technique may not be able to suppress it.

The attributes are mutually restraining, which is also a result that will only appear when the power of the spells is the same and the obtained strength is not much different.

But if the power of Feng Dun is too much stronger than that of Fire Dun, then the restraint relationship between Fire Dun and Feng Dun may not be suitable for reality.

Temari is the same as himself, all attack methods are concentrated on one escapism.

People's energy is limited.

Research work, Lei Dun cultivation, and Sharingan practice all took up a lot of my energy... Under such circumstances, Asuka felt helpless only when he met a ninja who was proficient in wind and escape.

Although he still has the confidence to win when Lei Dun is restrained, but in that way...he may expose more things, which is not conducive to the subsequent games.

After all, the championship is not the end of a victory, but a protracted war. And in a protracted war, it is inevitable that all the cards cannot be exposed at the beginning.

"It is indeed very tricky for you. However, I advise you not to underestimate your opponent. If you only think about hiding the means, you will accidentally be kicked out of the ring when you are hesitant to use your hole card..."

Although Ichihime didn't say the result, the laughter made Asuka shudder.

really.

This is also the downside of protracted warfare.

Because I want to win the final victory too much, I need to hide my hole cards in the early stage. As a result, I was accidentally defeated because of hiding my hole cards... Such examples are not uncommon in the ninja world.

If you only play one game like the qualifiers, you naturally don't have this concern, but in the finals of the championship format, any carelessness and clumsiness may cause you to overturn in the gutter.

But in order to ensure the final victory, hidden means are often needed. Therefore, this is a test of the ninja's instant judgment ability.

"Then, this is the end of the special training. Next is your free time to arrange. I will go back first."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for the two of them to reply, a few leaves also fell, and Yiji's figure disappeared from the spot.

"That's great. If you become a Jonin, you won't have to participate in such troublesome competitions."

Looking at the direction where Kazuhime left, Asuka showed an envious expression.

"Compared to this, let's think about the next tactics. However, if Brother Asuka wins, it is very likely that the two of us will fight. Next, it is better for us to practice separately."

Obviously, Cai intends to use the remaining time to review the results of these few days of special training by herself.

"We are brothers anyway, so it doesn't matter if we continue to practice together?"

"No, I don't want to be targeted by brother Feiniao. Even if it is a one in ten thousand possibility, I will put an end to it."

Cai refused Asuka's invitation to practice together without hesitation.

For him, the most terrifying thing about Asuka is not ninjutsu, but the opponent's mind.

It should also be fortunate that this is just an exam, not a real battlefield. There are a lot of restrictions on ninjas, and they can only use props within the regulations, instead of unlimited use of various tools.

Seeing Cai refuse without hesitation, Asuka had no choice but to sigh.

Although the brothers from childhood to adulthood also conspired in a small team, but in the finals, they will also become opponents.

It can be said that this is the opponent I least want to meet, not one of them.

In the previous few months of going out for training, Cai was responsible for most of the main force hunting the Jonin, and he and Xiang Rin both assisted from the side, and did not dare to have direct contact with the Jonin for too long.

With a ninja of this strength, it would be too terrifying for an imaginary enemy.

"It seems that you have hidden a lot of strength before, Cai."

"Brother Asuka, isn't it the same? I guess he has already prepared a trump card against me. At that time, I will personally experience it."

The two brothers looked at each other, then smiled.

Although it has not been stated clearly, the other party's personality is well known.

After all, although they don't have the same mother, they have the same father.

In this kind of competition, even brothers who are related by blood cannot be trusted.

From the second exam to the end of the third exam, they are enemies against each other at this time, not comrades-in-arms and brothers!

"Ice Dun...it will be Gaara's first opponent. Although various tactics have been discussed in the past few days, if they match up tomorrow, Gaara may still be in a difficult fight."

In another forest, Sand Hidden's trio gathered here.

Beside the three of them, Sahimaki, who is their mentor Jonin, is also here.

Listening to Temari's analysis, Maki also knew that Kirigakure Shimoshita, who possessed Hikun, did not get along well with Gaara.

Of course, Ice Dungeon doesn't restrain Gaara's Sand, but Ice Dungeon Blood Successor Boundary is evolved from the combination of Water Dungeon and Wind Dungeon.

Proficient in ice escape, there is no reason not to use water escape and wind escape. And the water ninja is exactly the type that Gaara is not good at dealing with.

As the ultimate trump card of Sahik, they naturally hope that Gaara will win the first place in the finals instead of stopping at the first round.

"Water escape will make it more difficult for Gaara to control the sand, and the speed will also become slower, but relatively, it will also increase the weight of the sand, making the sand more defensive."

Markey expressed his opinion.

Sand mixed with water will indeed become very heavy, which will greatly reduce the speed.

But everything has two sides, there is a bad side, but there is also a good side.

Temari naturally understands this truth, but it will still make Gaara passive.

Regarding Temari's worries, Gaara's face showed neither sadness nor joy. He naturally knew the flaws in his ninjutsu, but he was not afraid at all.

The past few days were not wasted in vain. He had already thought about a variety of tactics and used them in the first round.

As Maggie said, water will increase the weight of the sand, but it will also increase the weight of the sand relatively, so that the sand's defense power condensed by Chakra will be further enhanced.

As long as it is used reasonably, even the negative side can become the key to victory.

"It would be nice if Gaara could use his father's gold dust. In this way, the water escape will be completely useless."

Temari sighed.

Although the technique of placer gold is also derived from the technique of manipulating sand, the weight of placer gold is much greater than sand.

Even if it is stained with water, it will not affect the power and speed of placer gold too much.

The load of water on placer gold is not as heavy as imagined.

But sand is a different story.

This is Gaara's weakness, and it will be exposed when encountering a water ninja.

"Kazekage-sama's placer gold technique is already a technique in the category of blood succession, even if you inherit the Kazekage-sama's bloodline, you may not be able to inherit this power."

Maki sighed.

It's no secret that blood succession boundary can be passed on to future generations.

However, it is a pity that none of the three children of the fourth generation of Kazekage inherits the limit of magnetic escape and blood inheritance of placer gold.

Even Gaara, the most promising, has not yet shown his ability to manipulate gold dust.

"And compared to Gaara, I think Temari's side is more worth worrying about."

Although Water Dungeon will restrain Gaara's sand, it is not fatal, because Gaara's sand is a special kind of sand.

The sand that will be restrained by water is only the sand made by Gaara himself, and it is difficult to restrict the special sand that Gaara itself has.

The two cannot be confused.

In contrast, Temari, who also advanced to the finals, worried Markey even more.

The opponent is the Uchiha clan from the kingdom of ghosts... Maki's body trembled as if recalling some terrible past.

"I?"

"That's right. Your opponent, Uchiha Asuka, is the child of Uchiha Ruri and Chiba Shiraishi, who is about the same age as you. Although he has only shown the ability of Thunder Dungeon at the moment, if he is proficient in Thunder Dungeon and Fire Dungeon at the same time, it may be a hard battle for you."

Ordinary fire escape is ineffective for opponents, but will be blown back by the violent wind escape. Mackey knew this.

But the fire escape used by the ninjas of the Uchiha clan cannot be regarded with common sense.

Although Asuka has never shown the ability of fire escape, Markey still assumes that the opponent is not only proficient in thunder escape, but also proficient in fire escape ninjutsu.

No reason, just because the other party's surname is Uchiha.

The karma between Huodun and the Uchiha clan is very deep, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a unified existence.

"Don't worry, Mr. Maji, I have prepared the water escape scroll in advance. It's fine if he doesn't use the fire escape. Once he uses the fire escape, he will be extinguished by my water escape scroll."

As for Thunder Dungeon, it is the escape technique that Temari is least afraid of.

So, Temari seemed confident in the face of Maki's worries.

"In short, you can't take it lightly. What you can think of, the other party may think of it. You also understand that he was extremely cautious in his previous battle with Konoha Shinobi. Besides, he has a third killerSharing Eyes. Illusion is also something you need to guard against."

Maki looked serious.

There are only two sand ninjas who entered the final.

In any case, the first round must be won. As for the second, third, or fourth round, that should only be considered after winning the first round.

"Yes, I understand."

Temari nodded solemnly.

Fire escape she can use the scroll of water escape to create an effect equivalent to water escape, suppressing fire escape.

But facing Sharingan, she doesn't have a good countermeasure.

Phantom ninjas are one of the types she is least good at dealing with.

Fortunately, her ninjutsu is all long-range attack type, so she won't easily give the enemy a chance to get close. As long as she is careful, she doesn't worry too much about the threat of Sharingan, so that she can restrain herself.

"Then, let's continue training. Kankuro, you are responsible for buying lunch."

Maki clapped his hands, and continued to prepare for the special training of Temari and Gaara, and by the way, gave the task to Kankuro who was doing nothing.

Kankuro, who was eliminated in the qualifiers, was naturally a little upset when he heard this: "Why me again?"

That's what he said, when Gaara turned his head, Kankuro immediately fell silent, his lips muttered twice, and then he didn't say anything, and ran away in a panic.

Brother or something, it's really scary!

"Whirlwind of Konoha!"

boom!

The two legs collided quickly, and there was an explosion sound in mid-air.

"Hahaha, Li, this is youth!"

Kay laughed loudly.

"Yes, Teacher Kai!"

Then Xiao Li also let out a passionate cry. After retreating to the ground, he stopped directly, and then burst into a sudden burst, rushing towards Kai in front again.

Feeling Xiao Li's extremely fanatical will to fight, Kai was not to be outdone, but in order to ensure that Xiao Li could see his attacks clearly, he slowed down the speed to the point where Xiao Li could barely see clearly, and kept feeding Xiao Li moves.

Punch-to-flesh taijutsu, although it doesn't look as gorgeous and spectacular as ninjutsu, but it has an explosive combat effect, which will make the bystanders who watch it bloody, and can't wait to replace one of them.

"Those two young idiots are really noisy, and the energy of the two of them is too good."

Watching Tian Tian from a distance, he stuck out his tongue, not knowing where to complain.

Obviously, he had already practiced all afternoon, but after half a day, he was still tirelessly engaging in a gymnastics duel there.

This kind of exaggerated physical strength makes Tiantian very envious.

In contrast, Neci's practice here is very quiet.

He was just standing alone in another open space, standing there very quietly, as if he was observing something.

"Seven..."

In Baiyan's field of vision, the seven little birds were clearly caught by Neji's white eyes.

Just when Neji was confirming the number, suddenly a bird flew into the sky from nowhere, which made Neji startled.

"Not seven, but eight? The result is the same as before, and one is missing..."

Ning Ci turned his head and looked at the little bird who didn't know when to fly high in the sky, revealing a complex emotion and a hint of longing.

"Neji, what are you talking about? What's missing one?"

Tiantian came over and asked curiously.

Ning Ci came back to his senses, put away the complicated thoughts in his heart and replied: "No, it's nothing, I was thinking about how to defeat the opponent in the final tomorrow."

"I remember Neji, your opponent tomorrow is a ninja from the kingdom of ghosts. It seems that he has supercilious eyes just like you."

Tiantian remembered something and said.

Ning Ci nodded, but did not speak.

"However, I believe Neji, you will definitely win, because you are a genius!"

Tiantian said firmly.

The discourse is full of confidence and admiration for Neji.

Genius?

When Ning Ci heard Tian Tian's words, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes, and then he became firm as Tian Tian said.

Yes, I am a genius!

As a genius, I cannot fail in this game!

Only by thinking this way can he calm down a little bit of the uneasiness in his heart.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps came, and the other party did not hide his whereabouts.

Ningji and Tiantian turned their heads and looked at the person who came. The other person was the same as Neji, with black hair, white eyes, and a Konoha ninja forehead guard on his forehead. He came here softly.

"Long time no see, Neji."

"Senior Tokuma?"

Ning Ci was a little surprised when he saw the person coming.

The opponent is of the same clan as himself, and they are all ninjas belonging to the Hyuga clan.

Hyuga Tokuma, the branch's special jounin is one of the few jounin in the branch.

Seeing Ning Ci's clansmen approaching, although Tiantian was a little strange, he didn't ignorantly insert into the topic of the two, but left silently with interest.

The other party showed his intention to come, obviously wanting to have a private talk with Ning Ci, and there is no need for her, an outsider, to be present.

Regarding Tian Tian's carefulness, Tokuma also nodded slightly.

Then he set his eyes on Ning Ci, who was a little embarrassed, and said directly: "Master Huahuo has arrived in Ziyuan City safely under the **** of our branch family not long ago. I think you already understand what this means?"

Ning Ci was slightly taken aback.

Although Hyuga Hanabi is the second daughter of this Hyuga patriarch, she is the most powerful successor of the clan, and has been recognized by most of the clan.

As the abandoned child, it is naturally the eldest daughter Hinata.

Now that the Konoha Hyuga clan, the most powerful heir to the clan, has come to Ziyuan City, the kingdom of ghosts, the meaning is self-evident.

is here for tomorrow's final.

"yes."

Ningji lowered his head and said.

Tokuma stepped forward, patted Neji's thin shoulder, and sighed: "I'm sorry, this is the collective order of the head of the family and the main family. The branch family thinks this is just a competition. Even if the opponent is Hinata Ayane's child, there is no need to be too serious. Just do your best. But for the main family, they wish that the traitors who live in the country of ghosts will be humiliated in tomorrow's finals... Tell the world that the Konoha Hyuga clan is the strongest, and it also represents orthodoxy."

So, tomorrow's battle cannot be lost.

As long as he wins the first round, Neji will not be punished in the subsequent games regardless of whether he wins or loses, and will instead become a great hero of the family.

But if they lose in the first round, although the members of the Zong family will not criticize anything on the surface, they will inevitably complain to Neji secretly, thinking that he has lost the face of Konoha's orthodox Hyuga clan.

He might even transfer his anger to Neji's father Hizashi to put pressure and make things difficult at the family meeting.

Thinking of the consequences, Neji couldn't help clenching his fists, feeling the pressure on his body, making it difficult for him to breathe.

I thought it was just a personal battle of honor and disgrace, but when people from the clan intervened, the nature of the matter became completely different.

If you are a little careless, your father may also be involved. This is something Neji would not allow to happen.

"I understand, Tokumsenpai, tomorrow I will try my best to win the first round!"

Seeing Neji's resolute expression, Tokuma was slightly taken aback.

Seemingly feeling Neji's unwavering conviction, Tokuma could only nod silently.

As separated families, at this time, they don't have much choice.

It is their lifelong duty to safeguard the dignity and life of the clan, even if it means losing their own life.

"Then I won't say anything more, as long as you know Ningci, I'll go back and report to Mr. Huahuo."

Tokuma breathed a sigh of relief, took a deep look at Ning Ci, turned and left.

(end of this chapter)