Kawaki Aoba received the silent signals from the other two, and the tactical plan in his mind finally took shape. Yet he still put on a fierce but inwardly timid facade as he questioned Shouya, "If you're so confident, why don't you dare attack directly? Instead, you keep wasting words with me. You're stalling for time, aren't you?"
At his words, a flicker of surprise crossed Shouya's eyes before turning into icy killing intent. "I didn't expect a brat like you to have such sharp eyes.
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish."
The instant his words fell, Shouya moved. His speed was extreme, tearing through the air between the trees in an instant and leaving behind a faint afterimage as he charged straight at Kawaki Aoba, far beyond the reaction limit of an ordinary Genin.
"Now!"
Kawaki Aoba shouted softly. All panic vanished from his face at once, his gaze turning sharp as chakra erupted from his body.
Almost at the same instant, Yukimura Rin flicked her wrist, sending three shuriken whistling through the air. They accurately targeted the wrists and knee joints of the two Sunagakure Chunin from vicious angles, cutting off every route of escape.
Saruta Taiga darted out from behind a tree, two Explosive Tags pinched between his fingers. Chakra flowed into them and ignited them instantly. Then, with a forceful throw, he hurled them toward the two Chunin's landing spots.
The two Sunagakure Chunin's expressions changed drastically. They had never expected the seemingly panicked Konoha brats to have a hidden move prepared. Instantly discarding their contempt, they hurriedly twisted aside to dodge.
"Damn it! It's a trap!" one Chunin roared, hastily raising his hand and gathering chakra to block the shuriken.
"Those shuriken are so fast! These brats are no ordinary rookies!"