This year's worth of chakra wasn't enough to advance him to Kage Level. Kage Level wasn't measured by chakra reserves, but it was still a genuine boost.
For ninjas, chakra was fundamental, like internal energy in martial arts novels or true energy in cultivation stories.
The more chakra one put into a jutsu, the more powerful it became.
That was why chakra was so important to ninjas.
No ninja ever complained about having too much chakra; they only complained that they didn't have enough.
Kakashi's eyes brimmed with excitement. This increase in chakra was something he could never have gained through training.
No one could completely clear their mind and spend every day refining chakra without doing anything else.
Besides, as a member of the Anbu, Kakashi couldn't train at all when he was on a mission.
"Thanks!"
He was sincerely grateful to Zhou Cheng for giving him a Chakra Fruit!
Below the Arena, everyone looked on with envy. That was a Chakra Fruit, after all.
To Genin and Chunin, a fruit that increased their chakra reserves was worth more than any treasure.
Even if they got their hands on a priceless treasure, they wouldn't have the strength to protect it.
A man's wealth was a crime in itself!
So, to them, a Chakra Fruit was the most practical reward.
What's more, Kakashi had gotten a Giant Chakra Fruit, the only one so far.
Tsunade was envious too. At her level and age, increasing her chakra reserves was especially difficult.
Often, she barely gained any over the course of a year.
Damn it, why didn't I get a Chakra Fruit?
No, Zhou Cheng must be behind this! The Blind Boxes are his, and he put the rewards inside them.
Hmph. I'll give him a good beating later.
On the Arena, Kakashi suddenly remembered something and moved closer to Zhou Cheng, speaking so quietly that only the two of them could hear him.
"You promised me the next volume of Make-Out Paradise yesterday, didn't you?"
Zhou Cheng rolled his eyes. Was that all he'd come for?
Still, he'd promised, and he wasn't about to go back on his word.
"Come to my hotel tonight. And don't tell me the Anbu can't find it!"
He could give Kakashi the book, but not in front of this crowd!
If everyone started asking for the same thing, he'd never get any peace!
Kakashi nodded in satisfaction, then turned and stepped down from the Arena. He squeezed through the crowd and left.
Only two words filled his mind: Home!
Home to read. I'm a studious, well-behaved boy!
The Shield Breaking continued on the Arena for a while longer.
At last, Zhou Cheng saw the golden twin tails. It was Tsunade's turn to step onto the Arena.
Zhou Cheng pursed his lips helplessly. Come on, couldn't you have joined the line earlier?
You're always so late!
Without you, I'd be losing out on a lot of Shield Breaking value every day.
"Lady Tsunade!"
Zhou Cheng greeted her with an easy smile.
Tsunade's face was flushed with anger. She clenched her fists and glared at Zhou Cheng.
"You must be the one putting the rewards in the Blind Boxes."
"Otherwise, why do you always look like you know exactly what's inside before they even take the reward out?"
"I don't care. I want to choose my reward. If you won't let me, I'll beat you up!"
Zhou Cheng's eye twitched. Was one of the Sannin really acting this shameless?
"The rule here is that the Blind Boxes are random. If you don't like it, you don't have to come!"
"I'm not going to break the rules for one person!"
Tsunade ground her teeth, veins bulging on her fists.
Damn it!
"You've really made me angry!"
The aura around Tsunade began to rise as she rapidly gathered chakra.
Zhou Cheng's eyes lit up. Get angry. Give it everything you've got. Don't hold back.
Tsunade charged straight at Zhou Cheng. Years as a medical ninja had given her extraordinary control over chakra.
She wasted no chakra with each attack.
The moment her fist hit Zhou Cheng, the chakra gathered in it exploded.
Her fist slammed into his face like a cannonball!
"Die!"
Bang!
A deafening crash rang out, followed by a violent gust of wind.
The entire plaza trembled.
The Arena swayed, looking as if it might collapse at any moment.
Everyone below scrambled back in terror, afraid the Arena would fall on top of them.
As soon as the gust subsided, they all looked up at the Arena, desperate to see the result.
Could Tsunade, furious and fighting at full strength, hurt Zhou Cheng?
But the sight before them left their mouths hanging open. They stood frozen in shock!
Tsunade held her right fist out, pressed against Zhou Cheng's face.
Zhou Cheng was still smiling faintly, standing right where he'd been.
How was that possible? A force like that could shatter a small mountain.
He hadn't even taken half a step back.
And with that much force hitting him in the face, he hadn't so much as turned his head.
Tsunade pulled her hand back in shock and stared at her fist in disbelief.
Have I gotten old?
Impossible!
That punch could shatter a mountain!
And he's completely unharmed!
A chill ran through Tsunade as she considered the possibility. Could his strength be far beyond Kage Level?
But how was that possible? He looked to be only in his teens!
Could the rumors really be true? Was he an ancient monster who had lived for who knew how many years, and had finally grown tired of living and begun seeking death?
Tsunade's expression changed as she looked at Zhou Cheng. She now regarded him as an equal.
Before today, she had thought of Zhou Cheng as just a kid with decent strength.
The people below the Arena felt their scalps go numb.
Lady Tsunade's full-strength punch hadn't even made Zhou Cheng turn his head.
His strength was far beyond anything they could imagine.
Mr. Zhou Cheng was terrifyingly strong!
Those who had believed in Zhou Cheng already became even more respectful.
Those who had come for the first time no longer looked doubtful. Instead, they regarded him with deep awe.
Someone like him could hardly be called human!
A number appeared above Zhou Cheng's head: -31479.
[Damage dealt: 31479] [Shield HP remaining: 9,999,999,829,529] [Red Damage Level] [Obtained a Red Blind Box]
Zhou Cheng's lips curved upward. Red! Not bad!
No wonder she was Tsunade!
Hiss!
A chorus of sharp breaths rose from below the Arena.
More than thirty thousand damage!
The highest so far!
A Red Blind Box, one tier above Purple!
Good heavens, all this in just a few minutes. They could hardly believe their eyes!
Tsunade blew on her fist as if to taunt him.
Zhou Cheng smiled faintly. That was more like it. She had to go all out!
Higher damage meant better rewards!
"Congratulations. That's the highest damage so far!"
A Red Blind Box appeared in his hand, and he tossed it to Tsunade.
Tsunade caught it at once and glared at Zhou Cheng reproachfully.
This was a Red Blind Box, a whole tier above Purple, and he'd just tossed it to her?
If it broke, she'd never forgive him!
She raised her fist threateningly, then carefully opened the Blind Box.
Inside lay a book with Complete Guide to Surgery written on the cover.
[Complete Guide to Surgery ×1] [A Complete Guide to Surgery from a technological world, containing records of surgical cases and techniques] [Greatly helps improve medical skills] [The host has obtained a critical-hit reward: Medical Skills at Max Level]
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