Konoha: After the Diary Was Exposed, the Kunoichi Fell Apart

Even the Jonin were no exception.

Now they had seen everything.

Was this how a rich girl fought?

The climactic showdown: Gaara vs. Sasuke Uchiha

"Heh... Konoha's Ninja really are full of surprises."

"Yeah, I've never seen anyone fight like that before."

"That many Ninja tools could almost supply a small war, couldn't they?"

"So this is what they mean by burying your opponent in money?"

"Incredible. I wish I had that kind of power."

Despite Kurotsuchi's victory,

it was Tenten, the loser, who became the talk of the crowd.

They couldn't help it.

Tenten's way of fighting—throwing Ninja tools around with no technique whatsoever—

was outrageous even by the standards of the entire Shinobi World.

She was loaded.

Money really could buy you anything.

At that moment,

Ōnoki, Mei Terumi, A, Rasa... all stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi with dark looks.

Even as Kage, they had been stunned by the way Tenten fought.

Was this a contest of strength?

This was a contest of whose father had deeper pockets!

Under their stares, Hiruzen Sarutobi pretended not to notice and kept his eyes fixed on the arena.

Privately, though, he resolved to take over Tenten's Ninja tool shop someday.

A business that profitable had to be in his... the village's hands!

"Ugh... I didn't expect her to be so tough."

"If I'd known, I would've prepared a few more scrolls."

Tenten grumbled as she returned to the waiting area, looking thoroughly dejected.

If she had brought a few more,

she would definitely have won today.

Still,

come to think of it,

Kurotsuchi had only beaten her because she had received a reward from the Diary.

Perhaps

she ought to try getting closer to Naruto Uzumaki herself.

At that thought,

Tenten couldn't help looking toward Naruto Uzumaki.

*How could I approach him