For a moment, Kurotsuchi felt utterly dejected. But she was a proud young lady, and that pride only made her more determined. Her expression hardened, and her will to survive burned stronger.
Uchiha Yin had expected just about anyone, but he had never imagined it would be Uchiha Izumi.
When he first saw Izumi, Yin thought Kurotsuchi had a good chance of winning. But after a closer look, he began to worry.
Who could have imagined that Izumi, who had struggled with ninjutsu just two days ago, could control her chakra so steadily now?
Yin turned to look at Kurotsuchi, whose entire body was tense, and sighed inwardly. I'm afraid this little girl is in for a blow.
With that in mind, Yin said quietly to Izumi, "Don't be too hard on her."
Izumi's expression turned complicated. She was happy that Lord Yin was so sure she would win, but she was also a little jealous that he was so protective of his young student.
Still, she did not want to embarrass him, so she nodded. "Yes, Lord Yin. I know where to draw the line."
Once Izumi agreed, Yin relaxed a little, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
He had spoken to Izumi for Kurotsuchi's sake, but Kurotsuchi had no way of knowing that. From where she stood, all she could see was Master Yin smiling as he spoke to Uchiha Izumi. Jealousy surged through her.
She had already been sulking, and now she was even angrier. Her cheeks puffed out.
Chapter 634: Victory in Hand
Yin had no idea what Kurotsuchi was thinking. After speaking to Izumi, he felt much more at ease and walked toward Kurotsuchi with a faint smile.
The onlookers looked puzzled too. They knew Kurotsuchi was Yin's student.
But Yin also seemed