Tsunade's Fury, Red Blind Box!

However, the chakra gained this year was not enough to promote him to Kage-level; Kage-level strength is not measured solely by chakra volume, but this was a tangible enhancement nonetheless.

For a ninja, chakra is the foundation, similar to internal energy in martial arts or true qi in cultivation.

The more chakra one pours into a ninjutsu, the greater its power becomes.

Therefore, chakra is of utmost importance to a ninja.

No ninja would ever complain about having too much chakra; they only ever worry about not having enough.

Kakashi's eyes were filled with excitement, as the amount of chakra he had just gained was something that could not be achieved through mere training.

After all, no one can completely calm their mind to refine chakra every single day without doing anything else.

Furthermore, as a member of the Anbu, Kakashi had no time for training whenever he was on a mission.

"Thank you!"

He was sincerely grateful to Zhou Cheng for being able to gift him a chakra fruit.

Below the arena, everyone cast looks of envy and jealousy; that was a chakra fruit, after all.

In the eyes of Genin and Chunin, a fruit that could increase one's chakra volume was superior to any other treasure.

Because even if they were to open a rare, priceless treasure, they lacked the strength to protect it.

A man commits no crime, but his wealth is his undoing!

Therefore, to them, the chakra fruit was the most practical reward.

What's more, the one Kakashi opened was a Giant Chakra Fruit, the only one seen so far.

Tsunade also felt a sense of envy; at her level and age, increasing one's chakra volume was exceptionally difficult.

Often, she wouldn't see much growth even after an entire year.

Damn it, why didn't I open a chakra fruit?

No, that brat Zhou Cheng must be up to something! The Blind Boxes are all his, and the rewards inside are provided by him.

Hmph, I'll give him a good beating later.

Kakashi, still on the arena, remembered something and leaned in closer to Zhou Cheng, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"What about the sequel to Make-Out Paradise you promised me yesterday?"

Zhou Cheng couldn't help but roll his eyes at him; he came all this way just for this?

However, he couldn't go back on his word.

"Come find me at my hotel tonight. Don't tell me the Anbu can't find it!"

He could give him the book, but not in front of so many people!

Otherwise, everyone would follow suit, and he would be annoyed to death!

Kakashi nodded in satisfaction, turned around, walked off the arena, and squeezed through the crowd to leave.

Only two words occupied his mind: go home!

Go home and read; I am a diligent student!

The shield-breaking continued on the arena for quite some time.

Zhou Cheng finally saw those golden twin tails; it was Tsunade's turn to step onto the arena.

Zhou Cheng curled his lips helplessly. Big sister, couldn't you have come to line up a little earlier?

You're always so late!

Without you, my daily shield-breaking value will be much lower.

"Lady Tsunade!"

Zhou Cheng smiled faintly as he greeted her.

Tsunade's face was filled with fury as she clenched her fists and glared at Zhou Cheng.

"The rewards in the Blind Boxes must be placed by you."

"Otherwise, how could you have that 'all-knowing' expression the moment they open a box, even before they take the reward out?"

"I don't care, I want to designate my reward, or else I'll beat you up!"

Zhou Cheng's eye twitched. A member of the Sannin, actually acting like a hooligan?

"The rule here is random Blind Boxes. If you don't like it, you don't have to come!"

"I cannot break the rules just for you!"

Tsunade gritted her teeth in anger, the veins on her fists bulging.

Damn it!

"You have successfully angered me!"

The aura around Tsunade began to rise, and her chakra surged rapidly.

Zhou Cheng's eyes lit up. Get angry, use your full strength, and don't hold back.

Tsunade charged straight at Zhou Cheng, her long years as a medical ninja having honed her chakra control to the absolute limit.

Every single attack she launched wasted not a drop of excess chakra.

The moment her fist made contact with Zhou Cheng, the chakra gathered at her knuckles erupted instantly.

Her fist slammed into Zhou Cheng's face like a cannonball!

"Die!"

BOOM!

A thunderous roar echoed out, followed by a violent shockwave.

The entire plaza shook violently.

The Arena swayed and wobbled, looking as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

The crowd beneath the Arena scrambled backward in terror, fearing the structure would cave in and crush them.

Once the shockwave subsided, everyone immediately looked toward the Arena, desperate to know the outcome.

They wondered if Tsunade, in her blind rage, could actually injure Zhou Cheng with her full-strength strike.

But the scene that met their eyes left their mouths agape, standing them frozen in place!

Tsunade remained in the posture of her right-handed strike, her fist pressed against Zhou Cheng's face.

Zhou Cheng stood exactly where he was, still wearing a faint smile.

How is this possible! With that kind of power, even a small mountain peak would be shattered.

He hadn't even retreated half a step.

Furthermore, with such immense force striking his face, he hadn't even shifted his neck.

Tsunade retracted her hand in shock, staring at her own fist in disbelief.

Am I getting old?

Impossible!

With this punch, I could shatter a mountain!

This guy is completely unscathed!

Tsunade felt a chill run down her spine; could his strength be far beyond the Kage level?

But how could that be? He looked no older than his teens!

Could it be true, as the rumors suggested, that he was some ancient monster who had lived for who knows how many years, and because he had lived long enough and grown bored of life, he was now seeking death?

The expression in Tsunade's eyes as she looked at Zhou Cheng shifted; she now regarded him as an equal.

Before today, Tsunade had simply viewed Zhou Cheng as a talented kid.

The people below the Arena felt their scalps tingle.

Lady Tsunade's full-strength strike couldn't even force Zhou Cheng to turn his head.

Such strength was far beyond anything they could have imagined.

Mr. Zhou Cheng was truly terrifyingly strong!

Those who had originally believed in Zhou Cheng looked at him with even greater respect.

Those who had come for the first time no longer held doubt in their eyes, replaced instead by deep, profound awe.

A person like this could hardly be called human!

A string of numbers floated above Zhou Cheng's head: -31479.

[Damage Dealt: 31,479]
[Shield Remaining HP: 9,999,999,829,529]
[Damage Rank: Red]
[Reward Obtained: Red Blind Box]

The corners of Zhou Cheng's mouth curled up. "Red! Not bad at all!"

As expected of Tsunade!

Hiss!

Gasps of cold air rippled through the crowd below the Arena.

A damage value exceeding thirty thousand!

The highest one yet!

A Red Blind Box, a grade higher than Purple!

Good heavens, the shocks they had received in these few short minutes were truly immense!

Tsunade blew on her fist in a provocative manner.

Zhou Cheng smiled faintly. "That's more like it. That's the kind of full effort I'm looking for!"

High damage, high rewards!

"Congratulations, you have dealt the highest damage so far!"

A Red Blind Box appeared in his hand, which he tossed toward Tsunade.

Tsunade caught it immediately, glaring at Zhou Cheng with a look of reproach.

This was a Red Blind Box, an even higher tier than Purple, and you just throw it like that?

If you break it, I won't forgive you!

She raised her fist threateningly before carefully opening the blind box.

Inside the box lay a book with "Complete Guide to Surgery" written on the cover.

[Complete Guide to Surgery X1]

[A Complete Guide to Surgery from a technological world, containing all surgical cases and surgical techniques.]

[Extremely helpful for the improvement of medical skills.]

[Host has received a critical hit reward: Medical Skills maxed out.]