The Sharp Arrow

Shock!

That was the reaction of everyone present. Even Tsunade and Jiraiya, as powerful as they were, stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

They knew Shinji was strong, but they had never imagined he could be this strong.

What was more, Shinji hadn't used any powerful ninjutsu or secret techniques. He had simply relied on Taijutsu and genjutsu to take down three Sound Ninja in an instant.

Among the onlookers,

"Uh..."

Kurotsuchi opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word.

All the words of support she'd prepared for Shinji seemed completely unnecessary after watching him in action!

Temari's lips twitched. "So strong!"

"Mm."

Gaara nodded, his expression grave.

He was very confident in his own speed, but after seeing Shinji's movements just now, he reckoned that even if he'd been one of those Sound Ninja, he might not have been able to block Shinji's surprise attack. Even the sand in the gourd on his back might not have been fast enough to stop it.

The Kirigakure ninjas exchanged glances.

Even the usually fearless Ringo Ameyuri wore a rare look of wariness.

Ninjas skilled in Lightning Release were almost always known for their speed, and as a Lightning Release prodigy, she was no exception. But like Gaara, after seeing Shinji in action, she realized that the speed she'd always prided herself on seemed rather ordinary next to his.

As for the Ninja Academy students from Konoha, after a brief moment of shock, their faces all showed expressions of, "Just as expected."

As always, Shinji, the top student at the Ninja Academy, had never let them down.

On the field,

Sakon Ukon, who'd been sent flying by Shinji and crashed into a tree, struggled to his feet.

His face flushed red. He tried to say something, but the moment he opened his mouth, he