"All right! Move along! What are you all gathered here for?
The Raikage's hoarse voice jolted the numb crowd below awake. They had still been stunned by why Moriyue could stand there as if nothing had happened, and why the Raikage himself appeared to be injured. Only after the Raikage shouted did they suddenly come to their senses.
"Is this for real? That kid... he actually took Lord Raikage's attack head-on, and even injured Lord Raikage? How did he do it?"
"I-I don't know. I think I saw that kid use some kind of jutsu just now, but it was too fast. I couldn't see it clearly at all."
"That guy..."
Nearly every spectator watching this sparring match was baffled. Everything had happened too quickly. Before they could react, the Raikage had declared the sparring over and acknowledged his opponent.
"I told you, Master would never lose!"
Ajisai wore an immensely proud smile, her head held so high it practically reached the sky. She seemed proud of having chosen the right person.
Naturally, the Raikage was not surprised. His dynamic vision was exceptional, so he had noticed Moriyue using a jutsu. He had thought it over just now. Although Moriyue's hand seals had made no damn sense, judging from the effect, the jutsu he had used should have been Nintaijutsu: Reversal. He had simply not expected the reflected damage to be so powerful. It seemed that fellow had improved the jutsu.
"Get some proper rest. There haven't been many missions lately."
After casually giving Moriyue a few instructions, the Raikage left. He still had plenty to deal with. Making time to fight Moriyue had counted as a bit of relaxation for himself. Still, if his opponent had been stronger, he could have unleashed all his power. A fight without holding