Vacuum-Flow Wind Release

Shimura Du blocked the way and even mocked Uchiha Ling and his two companions.

Mitaraishi Anko instantly grew tense. Shimura Du had been top of the grade two graduating classes ahead of them.

She and Dule Jiong were one thing, but Uchiha Ling was a lunatic!

Why would he provoke him?

Even when nothing was happening, Ling went around looking for people to tear into. Would he let Du off now?

Uchiha Ling would definitely blow this disagreement up into a bigger conflict!

Uchiha Ling gave Shimura Du a sidelong glance and said:

"You got to the front lines early? No way. I thought Orochimaru-sensei kept all three of our squads behind to teach us his signature snake ninjutsu.

No way. Don't tell me Orochimaru-sensei didn't teach you anything?"

Shimura Du froze, his expression souring, before he quickly pulled himself together.

Through his clan head, Danzo, he knew Orochimaru quite well. Orochimaru despised all fools. Even as the top of his grade, Du was merely a mediocrity awaiting evaluation in Orochimaru-sensei's eyes. He couldn't possibly win his favor so easily.

How could a few brats two classes below him possibly receive private instruction from Orochimaru-sensei?

Shimura Du snorted. "Uchiha Ling, I've heard how nasty your mouth is, but I never knew you could bullshit, too. You actually learned Orochimaru-sensei's snake ninjutsu?"

"Hmph. Shimura Du, if you don't cry when I use this jutsu, I'll respect your strength of will."

Unable to stand Uchiha Ling's attitude, Shimura Du rushed toward him.

Standing nearby, Hyūga Po was the closest adult ninja and should have intervened.

But he was truly terrified of Shimura Danzō.

Advisor Danzo's sinister gaze made it hard not to be afraid.

Facing Shimura Du, Uchiha Ling flicked his sleeve.

"Ninja Art: Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"

He had drawn Hidden