Master Huo Xuan

"How can I help?"

Yang Ming nodded and asked.

"The opponent is extremely strong. By my estimate, he has probably reached the level of a Special Chunin. He is not a Chunin, but he far surpasses ordinary Genin. Especially since he has learned two very powerful Water Style techniques, I would like Lord Yuexia to restrain him at close range while Master Huo Xuan uses Fire Style to kill him in one stroke!"

Chong Chunyi said, looking at Yang Ming.

"Master Huo Xuan?"

Hearing that name, Yang Ming froze. There was another expert?

"That's right. He is a Fire Style expert from our Cao Ninja Village. Although he is also only a Genin, he specializes in Fire Style. When the time comes, Lord Yuexia will restrain him with taijutsu while Master Huo Xuan uses Fire Style to kill him in one stroke!"

Chong Chunyi said.

Just then, a commotion arose outside. A middle-aged man dressed entirely in fiery red walked in.

Clad in red from head to toe, he radiated an intense fire-nature aura. Clearly, his Fire Style training had reached a certain level, causing his body to naturally emit such a presence!

This was none other than Master Huo Xuan!

When Chong Chunyi saw Master Huo Xuan arrive, he disregarded his injuries and climbed straight out of bed. He approached Master Huo Xuan and spoke respectfully.

"Master Huo Xuan, you're here. Please, have a seat!"

He was exceedingly enthusiastic, ordering tea to be served.

It was completely different from how he had treated Yang Ming before!

He then introduced Yang Ming.

"This is Lord Yuexia. His taijutsu is extremely formidable. He will restrain Mizunoki, and Master, you can seize the opportunity to strike, use Fire Style to break through that man's Water Style, and kill him in one stroke!"

"This is the taijutsu expert you invited? He is probably only five years old. What utter nonsense!"

The moment Master Huo Xuan saw Yang Ming, he sneered disdainfully. He did not even glance at Yang Ming before shaking his head with a cold laugh.

"Chong Chunyi, with me here, why would you need some taijutsu expert to restrain him? You underestimate me too much. Since the opponent is a Water Style ninja, even if he is a Chunin, I am confident of defeating him. There is no need for an assistant, much less a child. Are you joking?"

"Ah? Master Huo Xuan, I simply thought it would be better to prepare for every possibility. Besides, Lord Yuexia's taijutsu is extremely formidable. He once—"

Chong Chunyi hurriedly explained.

"You graduated not long ago and have never been on a real battlefield, so you do not understand!"

Master Huo Xuan waved a hand, stopping Chong Chunyi from continuing, and said indifferently.

"In a battle against ninja, a taijutsu expert is no match for the power of ninjutsu unless he can defeat his opponent in an instant. At the Genin stage, taijutsu experts may dominate, but once one breaks through the Genin stage, the gap begins to widen."

"No matter how strong taijutsu is, it is merely a few physical attacks. Ninjutsu, however, improves alongside one's strength. Whether it is the Substitution Technique or the Clone Technique, both can pass false for true. It is nearly impossible for a taijutsu master to get close. Your opponent has already reached this level, so bringing in a taijutsu master is simply asking to be humiliated."

"Th-that is indeed true!"

After hearing this, Chong Chunyi thought it over and found himself unable to refute him.

At the Genin stage, everyone formed hand seals slowly, so taijutsu masters could practically reign supreme!

But upon reaching Chunin, as their strength improved and their hand-seal speed increased, taijutsu masters were practically helpless, because speed suppression and preventing hand seals were no longer possible!

Once ninjutsu was unleashed, its power was enough to make any taijutsu master suffer miserably!

"In that case, Master Huo Xuan, we will be relying entirely on you. Afterwards, we will certainly make sure you are satisfied."

Chong Chunyi was immensely pleased. After hearing Master Huo Xuan's words, he completely cast Yang Ming aside.

"Mm."

Only then did Master Huo Xuan nod in satisfaction.