"Hyuga Seigo, fight me!!!"
Sasuke's shout rang out loud and strong, jarringly out of place in this relatively quiet part of the Training Ground.
Holy shit?!
Whose warrior was this? That bold?!
Oh.
Sasuke Uchiha. That explained it.
"Hm? Was that Sasuke?"
Kiba, who was doing special scent-tracking training nearby, immediately pricked up his ears. Akamaru barked twice as well.
Oh?! Sasuke was challenging Qingwu?!
Was Sasuke really that fierce?!
He had declared war openly.
"Interesting."
Shino adjusted his sunglasses and rose from beside the insect nest he had been observing, offering a calm analysis.
"Sasuke challenging Qingwu... this is certainly a data sample worth observing."
Then Kiba looked over too.
The two exchanged a glance, stopped their respective training in unspoken agreement, and quickly headed toward the source of the voice.
They found a relatively safe spot with a clear view of the entire field, ready to watch this "uneven" challenge.
Crunch, crunch, crunch...
Kiba even pulled a bag of snacks from his ninja tool pouch and broke off half for Akamaru. He was clearly ready to enjoy the show.
Out on the field.
Qingwu looked at Sasuke, whose expression was grave, as though he were facing a formidable enemy.
He lazily lifted his eyelids.
Then he crooked a finger. "Come on."
After that, he folded his arms across his chest.
That posture, that tone.
They were filled with undisguised contempt.
It was Guan Yu's disdainful sidelong glance.
Qingwu was doing it on purpose.
"Aaaaargh!"
That attitude completely ignited Sasuke's fury. "Hyuga Seigo, you're too arrogant!"
"Oh... ha..."
He let out a low growl.
Without another word, the chakra inside him erupted!
"Lightning Release: Electric Current Stimulation!"
Crackling blue arcs danced across his body. His muscles swelled slightly, his speed and strength instantly enhanced.
He kicked off the ground,