Zhou Cheng saw the confusion on Iruka's face and smiled faintly.
No one could resist a bowl of Braised Beef Noodles.
If one bowl wasn't enough, then have two.
"If you want to know whether I'm telling the truth, go home, cook the noodles, and try them!"
Quite a few people below the Arena began gloating.
A bowl of noodles from a Blue Blind Box?
How unlucky could you get!
You could get noodles anywhere.
What a waste of a great opportunity.
Zhou Cheng beckoned Iruka over, inviting him to make a second attack.
Iruka put away the Braised Beef Noodles and lowered his head in thought. Then he began forming Hand Seals.
He was skilled in Sealing Jutsu and was preparing to use his signature technique.
Several talismans appeared in his hand, each covered in intricate patterns.
With a flick of his arms, he sent the talismans flying to four different spots around Zhou Cheng.
"Ninja Art: Sealing Talisman Formation!"
The four talismans instantly shone with white light. Black sealing marks spread from them, converging on Zhou Cheng.
Then they formed a sealing array around him.
"Seal!"
Iruka made a hand sign and shouted, pouring a steady stream of chakra into the formation.
The formation began closing in around Zhou Cheng, shrinking.
Zhou Cheng still wore a faint smile, but inside, he wasn't feeling very confident.
I wonder if the system can recognize Sealing Jutsu! I've already established myself as a great master. I'd better not trip at the last hurdle.
Zhou Cheng watched helplessly as the formation's markings crawled over his body. There was nothing he could do but stand still and watch.
After a while, nothing happened.
Zhou Cheng looked at his hands, and his last lingering doubts vanished. If the formation had worked, he should have been unable to move by now.
That's what I'm talking about, system!
"Had enough?"
Zhou Cheng smiled faintly, his eyes full of amusement.
Iruka saw his expression and paled in shock.
"That can't be. It should be working. The sealing array hasn't disappeared!"
"Such a low-level Sealing Technique, and you think it'll work on me?"
"Do you think too highly of yourself, or too little of me?"
Iruka let his hands fall, his fingers no longer forming the sign. Without his chakra sustaining it, the sealing array slowly faded away until it disappeared completely.
[Sealing energy detected, converted into shield damage]
A string of numbers appeared above Zhou Cheng's head: -2674.
[2674 damage dealt]
[Remaining shield health: 9,999,999,918,831]
[Damage level: Blue]
[Reward obtained: Blue Blind Box]
Zhou Cheng raised an eyebrow. Whether it was a ninjutsu or a sealing technique, its power still depended on the user's strength.
Iruka was only a Chunin. How powerful could his Sealing Jutsu be?
Silence fell over the Arena.
This time, everyone stared in utter shock.
That was Sealing Jutsu. Even a low-level Sealing Technique could affect a Jonin.
But against Zhou Cheng, it was as good as nothing.
The sealing marks had crawled all over him, yet they hadn't had the slightest effect.
Naruto's eyes were wide with shock.
I never knew Iruka-sensei was this strong!
I always thought he was just an ordinary teacher!
He's a Chunin?
I have to graduate, no matter what!
Then he remembered the Three Body Technique required for the graduation exam, and his head began to ache.
He couldn't learn a single one of them!
I wonder if there's a Three Body Technique in the Blind Box that I can master in no time.
A Blue Blind Box appeared in Zhou Cheng's hand.
"Take it. Your reward!"
The Blind Box traced a graceful arc through the air and landed in Iruka's hands.
Iruka swallowed and took a deep breath,
then cautiously opened the Blind Box.
Inside lay a bright red fruit.
[Mini Chakra Fruit x1]
[A fruit containing pure chakra. Consuming it will increase your chakra by a certain amount.]
[Critical reward for the host: Giant Chakra Fruit x1]
Zhou Cheng's lips curled up. With a Chakra Fruit in the mix, today really was a bountiful harvest!
"Congratulations!"
Zhou Cheng offered Iruka his heartfelt congratulations.
At Iruka's age, growing stronger took a great deal of time and effort.
And the results wouldn't be especially impressive, either.
Iruka's eyes shone with excitement as he popped the Chakra Fruit into his mouth.
Everyone watched him enviously.
Far too many people had already confirmed that Chakra Fruits really did increase one's chakra reserves.
Everyone wanted to find a Chakra Fruit in a Blind Box.
Before long, Iruka's chakra began to change, rapidly increasing, though only by a small amount.
"It's real!"
Iruka's eyes lit up. The way he looked at Zhou Cheng had quietly changed.
Who exactly is he? How strong is he? Where did he get so many treasures?
Could it be true, as the rumors say, that he's an ancient monster who's lived for who knows how many years?
But how could that be possible?
According to the records, even the Sage of Six Paths eventually reached the end of his life!
Is Zhou Cheng even stronger than the Sage of Six Paths? Bah, impossible!
"If that's all, please step down from the Arena. There are plenty of people waiting."
Iruka came back to his senses, smiled sheepishly, and stepped down from the Arena.
Someone immediately hurried up to take his place.
Sasuke glanced at his teacher and curled his lip in disdain.
Weak. So weak!
Are all the teachers at school this weak?
Why bother going to school, then? If I come here for a few more days, I'm sure I can become as strong as my brother.
Naruto looked at Iruka, his eyes full of envy.
A Chakra Fruit! I have to get one!
Iruka pushed through the crowd, looking back every few steps as he left.
He still had to hurry back to the Ninja Academy.
The Shield Breaking continued on the Arena.
A flash of golden hair caught Zhou Cheng's eye.
He took a closer look, and the corners of his mouth lifted.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto!
But then he grew concerned. At this point, even without using the Nine-Tails' power, Naruto hadn't reached Genin level.
"Hey, can you use any kind of attack?"
At this age, Naruto was an innocent child who knew little about the world. The first thing he asked was such a naïve question.
"You've been watching from below for so long. Can't you tell for yourself?"
Naruto scratched his head, embarrassed.
He tried to figure out how best to attack.
A ninjutsu? He didn't know any!
He couldn't even learn the E-rank Three Body Technique.
That left attacking with a Kunai!
He pulled out a Kunai, gripped it tightly, and charged straight at Zhou Cheng.
Zhou Cheng smiled wryly. An attack like that would earn at most a White Blind Box. He'd better be careful not to split his own palm open!
Naruto didn't aim for any vital spots.
After all, he was just a child. He had no killing intent!
-234.
Naruto had attacked with all his strength, yet he'd dealt only that much damage.
Sasuke's face filled with scorn.
Pathetic!
The dead-last can't even use the Three Body Technique!
Mocking laughter rose from the crowd.
"He looks about the same age as Sasuke, but there's a world of difference between them!"
"That's the difference talent makes!"
"One's a genius, and the other's a dead-last!"
Hearing all the scornful remarks, Naruto's face grew darker and darker!
His fists clenched, his teeth gritted!
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