With everyone around him egging him on like that, how could Luo Mang remain unmoved? After a moment's hesitation, he decided to give them a demonstration, so they wouldn't keep finding fault.
"Then I'll give you a few pointers."
Luo Mang slowly stepped forward, staring at Rock Lee, the boy known as the hardworking failure, and replied calmly.
"..."
Rock Lee said nothing, but he was clearly displeased.
"Then let's do this!"
Whoosh!
He vanished in an instant and raised his leg to attack. Luo Mang drew a kunai, scanning left and right as he guarded himself.
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Rock Lee appeared behind him and spun into a swift kick, using his teacher's signature move!
"Aah!"
Luo Mang screamed, and Rock Lee immediately followed up with the Lion Combo!
"Huh?"
"Not bad. You've earned my recognition."
Cheers immediately rose from the people around them.
"Wow, he's so strong."
"So this is Might Guy's student?"
The most striking acknowledgment came from his longtime rival, Neji Hyuga.
"Rock Lee, I, Neji Hyuga, acknowledge you. You're a true rival!"
Hearing those words, Rock Lee's lips curled into a slight smile.
He went straight for Luo Mang, who had been kicked high into the air, wrapped his arms around him, and pointed his head downward.
But was that really what was happening?
Bang, bang, bang!
Clang, clang, clang!
The sounds of battle rang out nonstop, yet his opponent, Luo Mang, merely watched from the sidelines.
Rock Lee was locked in a battle of wits and courage against thin air. The occasional sounds came from the shuriken Luo Mang tossed over to liven things up, which Rock Lee then struck.
Or from Rock Lee slamming into the ground.
Tenten was stunned by the sight. She had originally wanted to stop them. Rock Lee had the