"Basically, if you can't beat them to death, beat them within an inch of their lives, right?"
After hearing Jinin Akebino's words, Tamura Hiroshi turned toward the few youths who had followed him over with a gentle smile.
Each of them had a distinctive air. They were incredibly arrogant, wore bloodthirsty and ferocious smiles, and were clearly lacking a proper beating from society.
Yozuki A and the others also examined them with interest. They certainly looked full of energy.
Hearing the youths' savage interpretation, Jinin Akebino couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.
"They're the finest of the younger generation in Kirigakure. Their personalities are just a little problematic. They only need some polishing. Ideally, it won't affect the coming war."
"I understand. They're all problem children!"
Tamura Hiroshi understood at once, then looked toward Yozuki A. This was for Yozuki A to decide, after all. He was the team's leader in name, at least.
"Who wants to spar with our friends from Kirigakure?"
Yozuki A looked at the hundreds of young Kumogakure shinobi around him. They were also the finest talents of Kumogakure, and some had even participated in the Land of Hot Water War.
Before any of the Kumogakure youths could speak, Raiga Kurosuki, standing behind Jinin Akebino, drew his blade and pointed it at Tamura Hiroshi.
He had heard about Tamura Hiroshi. He was Kumogakure's strongest genius, two years younger than Raiga Kurosuki, and equally skilled in Lightning Style swordsmanship. He was the opponent most suited to him.
The others had targets of their own, namely Yozuki A and the others.
If they were going to fight, they naturally had to challenge the strongest. Playing with those little brats would be pointless.
"Hiroshi, he's challenging you."
Yozuki A and the others laughed. Young people