"The first match is actually Sasuke against Rock Lee."
Luo Mang leaned against the railing and muttered as he looked at the names of the first contestants displayed on the custom screen.
Sasuke Uchiha walked over and spoke confidently.
"Don't worry, bro. I definitely won't lose like that idiot."
He couldn't just talk without taking a jab at Naruto Uzumaki, whose eyes immediately widened.
"Hey, you smug jerk! What's that supposed to mean?"
He hurried over from the other side.
"Heh. Did you lose to him or not?"
"Uh, I did."
"Then that settles it. You lost, and I don't want to end up like you. I just have to win. Am I wrong?"
"I guess not... like hell you aren't!"
Naruto Uzumaki immediately jumped up. Wasn't Sasuke basically calling him weak?
Winning or losing was one thing, but why did he have to single him out?
"You're making fun of me! Fight me if you've got the guts! I'll make you-!"
"Heh. Wait until we get a chance. Anyway, that's pretty much all I have to say."
"Damn it!"
"The match will now begin. Sasuke Uchiha of Konoha and Rock Lee of Konoha, enter the arena and prepare."
Gekko Hayate, the referee, announced their turn.
Naturally, neither dared dawdle. Rock Lee vaulted straight over the railing and landed in the arena, gesturing for Sasuke to come fight.
Sasuke couldn't stand being provoked. He gave a casual reply and jumped down to face him.
"Heh. Here I go."
Luo Mang merely nodded in response and watched him jump down.
As Luo Mang watched the arena, he failed to notice a fresh battle brewing beside him.
Sakura Haruno stood on his left, and Hinata Hyuga on his right.
Sakura Haruno glared sulkily at little Hinata. With such a huge difference in