No, that had to be an illusion.
"Wow, Kaguya Otsutsuki has such a noble bearing. She's just like a royal princess."
"Right? Compared to that boy just now, they're worlds apart."
"But none of that matters. In the Chunin Ninja Exams, only the strong can win."
Several nobles nearby brightened at Kaguya Otsutsuki's entrance and began to comment.
"You're no match for me." Kaguya reached the center of the arena, gave Minazuki Yo a calm glance, and spoke with the faintest curve of her lips.
She had barely raised her voice, yet her words carried without restraint. Even the spectators in the stands could hear her.
Seeing Kaguya treat him with such disregard, Minazuki Yo choked on the gracious words he had been about to say.
Chapter 289: If They Fought
Before taking the stage, Minazuki Yo had prepared thoroughly. He wore the most traditional ninja attire, intricately embroidered with gold and silver thread—classical, dignified, and luxurious.
His face was gentle and refined, his manner outwardly polished.
He crossed the ice he had created with Ice Release and arrived at the center of the arena.
Then he would gently, yet arrogantly, ask his opponent to withdraw from the fight.
If she agreed, all the better. If she refused, he would show off his skills and defeat her.
Up to that point, everything had gone according to Minazuki Yo's plan.
But Kaguya's entrance had thrown that plan into disarray.
Beside Kaguya's natural bearing, Minazuki Yo's affected elegance was utterly outclassed.
Minazuki Yo felt frustrated, and a shadow passed over his face.
As far as he was concerned, this was supposed to be his personal showcase. He had never expected his opponent to have such extraordinary poise.
Still, Minazuki Yo was not particularly angry. This was only one part of his plan;