Experience Despair from This Moment

Upon hearing his words, Natsume Yuki and the others quickly stood up; they didn't want to be eliminated and sent back to the Ninja Academy for retraining.

Their pride wouldn't allow them to do that!

"Again!"

Natsume Yuki and the other two stood in the Three Talents Formation, surrounding the Water Clone in the middle, and said with utmost seriousness.

They exchanged a glance, reaching some kind of communication.

"Then, let's begin again!"

After saying that, the Water Clone rushed towards Saki Mirako. Seeing this, Natsume Yuki quickly formed hand seals. "Water Release: Water Wall Technique!"

A powerful jet of water gushed out, protecting Saki Mirako and blocking her Water Clone.

Lightning Release: Gratitude Wave!

Without hesitation, Nakamura Shota quickly formed hand seals, and a fierce bolt of lightning shot out from around him, which he then added to the water flow to paralyze his Water Clone and weaken his condition.

The Water Clone was about to retreat when it heard Saki Mirako shout, "Ninja Art: Great Strength Technique!"

She rushed up to his Water Clone and punched him in the waist.

Judging from the sharp, whistling sound, one can imagine how powerful that punch was!

Of course, the Water Clone couldn't let her succeed, so it leaped backward to avoid the punch.

"It's not over yet, Ye Liangnai- sensei!"

But Saki Mirako didn't stop there. She grabbed five shuriken and launched them at Ye Liangnai, then quickly formed hand seals. "Ninja Art: Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Instantly, it turned into a barrage of shuriken, flashing with a chilling light. The Water Clone in the air had nowhere to escape and were riddled with holes, with the bells at their waists being sliced off.

"It's a success!"

Upon seeing this scene, Natsume Yuki and Nakamura Shota couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

Then, they exchanged a glance and darted towards the fallen bell.

"We won't let you get away with this!"

The voice of the Water Clone rang out again. He actually kicked the bell away with one foot, and then forced Natsume Yuki and the other person who were rushing towards him back with two punches.

"Mirako, grab the bell!"

The two men, forced back, simultaneously shouted at Miyako, who was not far away. Even without their prompting, Miyako knew to snatch the bell.

How could we possibly let such a great opportunity slip by?

"Is it going to succeed?"

Those watching from the sidelines couldn't help but think the same thing.

Natsume Yuki and the others' performance was absolutely amazing.

"It's not that easy!"

Someone spoke up, and then the Water Clone shot out a barrage of shurikens—the same move that Saki Mirako had just used to attack the Water Clone.

Saki Mirako gasped, looking at the bell so close to her eyes, but could only helplessly give up.

The power and speed of the shuriken that the Water Clone shot at her were too great; she dared not take them head-on.

The bell was taken back by the Water Clone and hung on its waist.

"Hateful!"

Upon seeing this, Natsume Yuki and the other person grumbled in frustration, but quickly retreated. The three of them gathered together again, looking at the Water Clone with great seriousness.

They're almost ready to reveal all their cards.

However, they were still unable to get rid of the Water Clone, which made them feel a strong sense of frustration and despair.

They wondered if Ye Liangnai didn't want them to graduate.

Otherwise, why would they be so strict!

Is it possible for them to snatch the bell from his Water Clone?

They were deeply suspicious!

They felt that even the village's Jonin might not be able to do this.

"What, are you giving up?"

Seeing their expressions, Ye Liangnai said jokingly, taking another bite of her apple, looking extremely relaxed.

"What exactly does Ye Liangnai want to test them for? Why is she being so strict?"

Those watching from the sidelines were thinking the same thing.

In their opinion, Natsume Yuki and the others performed quite well; if it were them, they probably wouldn't even have been able to touch the bell.

Yugito glanced at Yagura beside him and asked, "What do you think Ye Liangnai is trying to do? Why is he tormenting these three little ones like this!"

Upon hearing this, everyone around immediately perked up their ears, eager to hear Yagura's response.

Yagura chuckled upon hearing this and said, "Don't you already have the answer in your heart? Why are you asking me? Just keep watching and you'll find out what he's up to! However, becoming Ye Liangnai's student is indeed not that easy!"

Hearing Yagura's answer, everyone around him was speechless. They had thought they would hear some answers from him, but he just pushed the question back to them, which was as good as saying nothing at all.

He thought to himself, "Ye Liangnai's standards are really high. She wants to assess far more than just teamwork skills; she also wants to assess real strength, sustained combat ability, unwavering belief, and quick thinking, among other things!"

"However, they've only just graduated. Can they really meet your requirements? Isn't that a bit too much?"

At least Yagura felt that Ye Liangnai's demands were a bit too high.

Even if his Water Clone only use Taijutsu, their strength is still not to be underestimated. It is likely that even among the Jonin in the village, there are probably not many who can succeed.

To put three Genin in such a difficult test is, frankly speaking, making things difficult for them.

"We won't give up like this, Ye Liangnai! Just you wait, we'll definitely get the bell!"

The three of them, including Natsume Yuki, spoke with great determination, and then they gathered together to discuss tactics.

The Water Clone stood aside, not intending to take advantage of the situation.

"Alright, come on!"

Two minutes later, Natsume Yuki and her friends launched another challenge.

"Then I'll go!"

The moment the Water Clone finished speaking, it drew its long sword and charged forward like a ghost, unleashing a terrifying aura that made many present feel as if they were about to suffocate.

Natsume Yuki and the other two could only watch helplessly as they were blasted away by the Water Clone, because they were completely unable to move under the pressure of this aura.

"My god, her mere aura is already so terrifying, just how strong is Ye Liangnai's true strength?!"

At this moment, not only was Natsume Yuki extremely shocked, but the students watching from the sidelines were also incredibly shocked.

Although I knew Ye Liangnai was strong, I didn't expect him to be this strong!

"Again!"

The three of them, Natsume Yuki, shouted bravely, showing no intention of giving up.

"Bang!"

"Bass!"

"Boom!"

Even if it's just Taijutsu, simply swinging a long sword, Ye Liangnai's strength is terrifying.

Natsume Yuki and the others were already quite exhausted from the second round of battles and weren't in good condition.

Now, things are naturally even worse, with one defeat after another!

They were quickly driven to the brink of despair by the Water Clone.