Senju Nawaki

A massive volume of water spewed from the mouth of Senju Nawaki, clinging to the ground like a polished mirror as it rapidly expanded.

Shangguan Yue watched the rushing water wave and did not hesitate, leaping directly into the air to hover.

He looked down at the vast amount of water manifesting from thin air, flowing across the earth with immense power; nearby pebbles and wooden training dummies were all swept away.

"Is this ninjutsu? Truly miraculous." Shangguan Yue's eyes were filled with longing.

Seeing Shangguan Yue suspended in mid-air, Senju Nawaki thought to himself, A perfect opportunity.

He formed hand seals once more. "Water Style: Water Flow Whip."

A long braid of water erupted from Senju Nawaki's mouth, its head swaying as it lashed toward Shangguan Yue, though its speed was sluggish.

"Hm? Why is it so slow?"

Looking at Senju Nawaki's flushed face, he realized, It seems he just learned this technique and cannot control it well. I must be careful.

Suspended in the air, Shangguan Yue utilized Void Step, wrapping his feet in chakra combined with mental energy to instantly shift his position in mid-air.

Senju Nawaki's eyes widened in shock as he swung the Water Dragon to pursue Shangguan Yue, but Shangguan Yue's figure remained elusive, and Senju Nawaki grew increasingly exhausted.

Finally, with a "bang," the Water Dragon exploded, sending Senju Nawaki flying backward.

Shangguan Yue took a few steps in the air, arrived above Senju Nawaki, turned, twisted his hips, and delivered a fierce kick to Senju Nawaki's abdomen, slamming him into the ground.

"Bang!" A large crater appeared on impact, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough, cough, cough... you used way too much force, you're choking me to death."

Clutching his stomach, Senju Nawaki crawled out of the crater and lay flat on his back, gasping for air, unable to move.

"Do you surrender?"

"Surrender? This young master would never lose; we are just calling a temporary truce."

"Tch, stubborn as a mule."

Shangguan Yue slowly descended to the ground, his peripheral vision catching the area previously swept by the Water Dragon.

"Hiss... such power..."

He saw that the ground had been carved into a small trench, and several trees had been snapped in half.

Senju Nawaki began shouting again, "Hey, what's your name? Let's keep fighting in a bit; I refuse to believe this."

"Why should I?"

"Because... yeah, why should you..."

Senju Nawaki was momentarily speechless, not knowing how to respond. It seemed he had been the one pestering the other all along, and his face flushed with embarrassment.

"Well? Do you dare to accept? A challenge from me."

"What's in it for me?"

"You want a reward for this?"

"I am very busy; I don't have time to play house with you."

"Fine, fine, fine! What kind of reward do you want?"

"For instance, your ninjutsu."

"Nani?"

Senju Nawaki's eyes widened in disbelief. "No, that's impossible. Something bad will happen."

"Hm? Why?"

"You don't know?"

"Ninjutsu cannot be passed on casually. Otherwise, one would be severely punished by their teacher, and the village would impose penalties as well."

"Ah? There's such a rule? Very well, then."

Shangguan Yue fell silent, his mind wandering.

Sigh, I skipped all the background descriptions in the mobile game. I don't even know what exists in this world, nor do I know the plot. How am I supposed to play this?

I only have a slight understanding of these characters from short video explanations, but this is a real world.

I know the general direction, but can I really defeat Kaguya? And the Otsutsuki clan.

Senju Nawaki paced around Shangguan Yue. "Hey, what's wrong with you? You look so gloomy."

"Let me tell you, don't think that just because you beat me once, you've won. I will work hard to get stronger. Wait for my next challenge; I will definitely win."

"I am the man who will become Hokage!!!"

Looking at the passionate Senju Nawaki, Shangguan Yue suddenly felt his own worries were a bit ridiculous. As long as my strength is sufficient, why fear these things? I am the man who will dominate this world.

Shangguan Yue looked at Senju Nawaki and said earnestly, "I accept your challenge. Work hard to get stronger. Amuse me, and I will be waiting for you on the throne of victory."

"Ahhh! Why are you acting so arrogant?"

Senju Nawaki threw a tantrum beside Shangguan Yue, unable to handle his pretentious attitude.

Shangguan Yue tilted his head back at a 45-degree angle, hands clasped behind his back, not even sparing Nawaki a glance. "Defeating someone like you gives me no sense of achievement."

"What did you say? You, stand right there!"

Seeing Shangguan Yue walk away without so much as a look back, Nawaki chirped and clamored incessantly by his side.

The two made their way to a barbecue restaurant. "Since you lost, you should treat me to barbecue."

"Hey, hey, hey! Who said I was going to treat you to barbecue? Stop making decisions for me, will you?"

"Could it be that Senju Nawaki, the young master of the Senju clan, intends to dine and dash? You aren't broke, are you?"

"How could I possibly be broke? Fine, a bet is a bet. Just wait until I win next time."

"Make sure your wallet is well-stocked next time before you talk."

"Tch, how much could you possibly eat? I don't believe you can eat me into poverty."

As soon as the doorman saw Shangguan Yue, he hurried forward to greet him. "Young Master Shangguan, you've arrived. The usual?"

"Mm."

"Right away, sir. Your private room is already prepared."

"Fine, go get it ready."

Shangguan Yue led a deeply suspicious Nawaki into a private room.

"Nawaki, do you have something to say? Could you please stop looking at me with that strange expression?"

"Haha."

Nawaki rubbed the back of his head, his mouth twitching as he spoke cautiously.

"Your surname is Shangguan?"

"That's right. Is there a problem?"

"There is a problem, a huge problem."

Senju Nawaki suddenly grew agitated. "My sister's husband is surnamed Shangguan! Tell me, who exactly are you!!!"