The instant the battle ended, time seemed to freeze. The swift outcome left everyone present stunned, unable to believe what they had just witnessed.
"Everyone, be careful. He's fast, and he's skilled in long-range ninjutsu that doesn't require Hand Seals." Minghui urgently shared what he knew about Hayato, trying to alert his companions.
At his words, the others looked enlightened, though a trace of tension and unease remained on their faces.
"Um, Hayato, right? If you want the scroll, you can take part in the matches coming up." A male ninja in a bright blue shirt mustered his courage and stepped forward, trying to reason with Hayato and find a peaceful solution.
Hayato glanced at him, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's. He gave no reply, only letting a playful smile curl his lips, as though everything were going according to plan.
Then he flicked his right hand. A Kunai sliced through the air and shot straight at the male ninja.
"Damn it, can't you just listen to what people are saying?" The ninja's expression changed as he twisted aside, trying to dodge the sudden attack.
"Careful, his Body Flicker Jutsu is fast!" Minghui warned from the side.
But it was too late. Hayato appeared in front of the man with Flying Thunder God and leaped into the air.
"Flying Thunder God: Second Stage!"
"Rasengan!"
A moment later, a Rasengan packed with tremendous energy roared forward, instantly knocking his opponent to the ground.
"Six left." Hayato's voice was flat, but his gaze swept over those around him like a hawk searching for prey.
"What are you trying to do?" A Konoha Genin stepped forward, Kunai in hand, his expression grim as he stared at Hayato.
"Idiot, he's trying to take us all out!" Koichi shouted anxiously from the side,