Sosuke naturally won his fight against Might Duy with ease.
Though his left arm wasn't injured at all, Sosuke hid that fact carefully from everyone.
Even with one arm, he could still defeat Might Duy decisively. There was no denying that the Hogyoku had played a major part.
If the Hogyoku hadn't permanently opened the chakra restraints within the Eight Inner Gates, Sosuke would have been constantly running short on chakra by now.
This made him realize just how useful the Hogyoku was.
Thinking of it, he narrowed his eyes slightly and let a smile curl across his lips. If Suigetsu knew what he was thinking, she'd probably get upset again.
Those two really were like enemies to each other.
Imagining Kyoka Suigetsu's usually cool face scrunched up in a jealous pout made Sosuke feel as if he were teasing a cat. It delighted him.
Before he could dwell on it any further, a figure before him drew his attention away.
"Sosuke, starting today, you and Duy will be assigned regular missions as essential training. This is also Lord Danzo's order. Understood?"
Her long, shapely legs, slender figure, alluring red lips, and beauty mark beside her mouth all gave Shimura Kazumi a sensual air.
Unfortunately, her expression was icy. Her beautiful, cool face didn't match her alluring figure.
Sosuke smiled at her and gave a slight nod to show he'd heard.
Behind his black-framed glasses, deep in his eyes, his gaze flickered.
Teacher Danzo... What are you planning these days? I'm quite interested in your scheme to become Hokage.
A faint smile on his lips, Sosuke thought to himself.
Duy listened along, too. He couldn't understand what Teacher Kazumi and Sosuke were talking about, but it sounded impressive!
He gazed at Sosuke and Shimura Kazumi with admiration.
Seeing Sosuke's unconcerned