The disdainful remark shattered the oppressive atmosphere in the arena.
Those immersed in endless fantasies snapped back to their senses.
"Boruto, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Naruto instantly appeared at Boruto's side, nearly slapping him.
This matter was of tremendous importance.
If that mysterious little house truly possessed such an outrageous time difference—
Then none of the Five Great Nations present would be willing to let such an opportunity slip away.
"Seventh Hokage, please calm down."
Tsubaki suddenly spoke up.
"Teacher Escanor told me that when faced with others' doubts, what we should do is not explain ourselves, but prove it with our fists."
"Just now, you yellow-skinned orange can say that I'm all talk, but you have no right to judge Teacher Escanor, because you're nothing more than a weakling I wouldn't even take seriously."
"Someone like you—I can take on a hundred of you by myself!"
The scene fell into dead silence.
They had never expected Tsubaki to speak up again.
Nor had they expected her to defend Escanor so fiercely, a teacher she had only spent half a day with.
Most importantly, the person Tsubaki was rebuking was someone on the level of a third-generation Kage.
Even if you did not respect the monk, you should respect the Buddha!
Giving such an assessment in front of the Fourth and Seventh Hokage—
It felt as though she had slapped the older generation in the face as well.
"You—you arrogant bastard! This young master is one of Konoha's elite genin! I refuse to believe that some crappy little house and some Esca-whatever could transform you so completely in just half a day."
Boruto rushed out, roaring furiously.
"If you've got the guts, fight me! I'll defeat you head-on!"
"Boruto, don't be rude!"
Naruto hurried forward.
However, Kakashi quickly