Lesson for the Sound Ninja Team

Zaku clutched his cheek, his eyes full of shock.

This guy was so strong!

At that moment, the other two Sound Ninja Trio members finally came back to their senses, staring at Kakashi with grim expressions.

This guy was way too arrogant.

But he was a jonin, after all. No matter how unwilling the three of them were, they did not dare fight back!

The group of chunin at the registration desk fell silent, unsure of what to do.

Kakashi looked at the chunin and coldly said, "Let it go this time."

With that, Kakashi tucked Make-Out Paradise under his arm and coolly walked away from the crowd.

The chunin looked at Kakashi's retreating back, then at Zaku, who had been kicked flying by Kakashi. They could not help shaking their heads with a sigh.

That kid was really too young. Why be so impulsive?

Besides, this was Konoha. That brat had been far too reckless.

Zaku got up from the ground while clutching his cheek. He glared at Kakashi's back with a face full of hatred, his eyes blazing with towering rage.

He would definitely put this on Kakashi's tab!

But with his current strength, it was impossible for him to go looking for trouble with Kakashi.

Still, he could teach this kid named Zhi Ge a lesson.

He stared viciously at Zhi Ge, as if he wanted to kill him with his gaze alone.

Zhi Ge turned around and looked expressionlessly at the Sound Ninja Trio. He said flatly, "I'll say it one more time. Don't provoke me!"

He looked at Zaku, a cold glint flashing through his eyes.

Zaku shuddered and instinctively took several steps back.

Dosu, standing beside him, could not stand it any longer and stepped forward directly.

"Konoha's jonin was here just now, so we gave you some face. Now that he's gone, you still dare act so arrogantly?"

"Exactly! Who the hell do you think you are, daring to oppose us Sound Ninja? I think you're asking to die!"

Zaku sneered along with him, a vicious gleam flashing in his eyes.

"If that's the case, I don't mind crippling you before the exam even begins!"

With a wave of his hand, Zhi Ge sent a fierce gust howling forward, whipping up Zaku and Dosu's clothes.

"What an astonishing presence! What is going on? Why don't we have even the slightest information on this kid?"

Feeling the pressure sweeping out from Zhi Ge, Kin broke out in a cold sweat.

"Relax! If he were really someone formidable, that lord would have told us back in the village! A nobody we've never even heard of is just putting on a show! What's there to be afraid of?"

Zaku gave a cold laugh and glanced disdainfully at Zhi Ge.

"You'd better stop right now! If you fight before the exam, this could count as a diplomatic incident! Konoha Village will never allow such a thing to happen!"

Seeing that the situation was about to spiral out of control, the chunin in charge of registration immediately shouted to stop them.

At the same time, he signaled to his companions, indicating that they should call for a higher-ranking ninja to come keep order.

Hearing the registration chunin's words, Zaku immediately let out a mocking laugh.

"Who are you? You don't get to speak here!"

He pointed at the registration chunin and demanded coldly.

"You Sound Ninja trash aren't worthy of knowing my name!"

The registration chunin sneered.

"Senior Chunin, I know you also can't stand these outsiders acting so arrogantly in our Konoha Village. How about this? I'll teach them a lesson for you. And I guarantee there won't be any deaths!"

Zhi Ge's expression did not change as he spoke indifferently.

"Th-then fine! Zhi Ge, watch your limits!"

Seeing the determination in Zhi Ge's eyes, the chunin found it difficult to stop him any further.

Besides, he had long wanted to teach these Sound Ninja brats a lesson. But given his position, rashly taking action would likely earn him severe punishment.

"Hahaha! Dosu! Did you hear that?! This brat actually said he would teach us a lesson? He even said there wouldn't be any deaths?! Hahaha!"

The moment Zaku heard Zhi Ge's words, he exploded.

This little brat actually dared to act arrogant in front of Zaku?

"No helping it! Go give him a lesson, then! Remember, don't get ambushed by this brat again like before!"

"Hahaha, of course! Don't worry!"

Zaku grinned viciously.

Then he turned around and looked at Zhi Ge with cold eyes.

"I'd like to see how you're going to teach me a lesson!"

With that, he clenched his right hand into a fist and viciously smashed it toward Zhi Ge's head.

Zhi Ge watched Zaku's movement without expression. He still had no intention of dodging, and he did not even raise a defense.

Seeing this, Zaku sneered.

Hmph! You're not dodging?!

Isn't that just asking to die?!

The instant that thought surfaced in his mind, his attack crashed down with a boom!

Bang!

Zaku's fist struck Zhi Ge's head, but what left him dumbfounded was—

After the punch landed, Zhi Ge's body did not change in the slightest, as if he had not been hurt at all.

How was that possible?

Zaku widened his eyes and stared at Zhi Ge in disbelief.

Just then, Zhi Ge's icy voice sounded beside his ear.

"Is that all?"

With that, Zhi Ge slapped him!

Slap!

Zaku was sent flying!

One of his teeth was knocked out as well! Zaku sprawled on the ground, howling in pain.

"Y-you..."

He pointed at Zhi Ge, his face full of unwillingness and fury.

He simply could not believe that he had been beaten so miserably by some brat who had appeared out of nowhere!

Zaku's strength was not much worse than a chunin's. How could such a weak brat possibly be his opponent? He must have used some kind of trick!

The more Zaku thought about it, the more convinced he became that he was right. A savage sneer appeared on his face.

"Hahaha! This brat must have used some kind of sorcery! Otherwise, how could he send me flying with a single slap?! He's obviously just putting on a show! With strength as weak as his, how could he possibly do that?!"

Thinking this, Zaku climbed straight to his feet, raised both hands toward Zhi Ge, and sneered.

"Brat! No matter what crooked trick you used, it's nothing before absolute power! Air-Cutting Wave!!!"

Zaku's pupils suddenly contracted as powerful chakra gathered in both hands.

Two massive shockwaves formed in the air and slammed viciously toward Zhi Ge!

The moment Shikamaru saw Zaku's technique, he sensed its danger and hurriedly warned Zhi Ge.

"Don't worry! I won't lose!"

Zhi Ge smiled faintly, then suddenly opened his huge mouth.

"Rubber Big-Mouth Swallow!!!"

The moment Zhi Ge finished speaking, Zaku's Air-Cutting Wave was forcibly swallowed into his stomach!

"What?! Is this guy even human?!"

Seeing Zhi Ge's technique, Zaku was so frightened his eyes nearly popped out.

"Don't get excited. The best part is still coming!"