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Uchiha Qi stared fixedly at Sword Star for a long while before gritting his teeth. "You win. Whatever you want."

"Fine. A gentleman's word is as good as gold. Don't regret it later."

"I swear on the honor of the Uchiha Clan."

Sigh~

Sword Star sighed inwardly. He talked about the Uchiha Clan at every turn and honor with every breath, yet he used it so cheaply in an oath. If he really lost, would he refuse to go back on his word even if he had to appear in women's clothing or eat shit while standing on his head?

Of course! Sword Star had risen above such vulgar interests and would never make those kinds of demands.

As long as it was fair, whether he called him "bro" or "dad" didn't matter. He couldn't be allowed to act cool if he won while Sword Star had to play the clown if he lost.

"Get the teacher over here. I'm ready anytime." Sword Star began loosening up.

At the Ninja Academy, if students fought without a teacher present, it was a private fight—commonly known as a brawl. If a teacher was present, that private fight became a sparring match.

Private fights were mutual beatings between comrades that undermined the Ninja Academy's unity and stability. Lose, and you went to the hospital; win, and you got detention. There was zero payoff.

Sparring was different. It was a form of practice meant to improve skills and promote mutual growth. The Ninja Academy encouraged students to settle conflicts through sparring. Put simply, it burned off the bratty kids' excess energy so they wouldn't blow up the school.

The two teachers—Chunin Fukuda Ichiro and Jonin Nakamura Yuki—hurried over after hearing the news, drawing a huge crowd of students along with them. Spectators