The entire arena fell silent...
Suddenly, everyone erupted into thunderous cheers, their curiosity about the medicine's effects mounting.
Many who lacked enough points began looking for ways to earn more.
The stronger fighters had already received word. They also knew the Research Department was developing an updated version 1.0 formula. Releasing this one now would both raise everyone's baseline strength and bring in points. After all, scientific research burned through materials.
Tetsuhiro knew all this, of course, and more besides: Scientific Ninja Tools born of the technological world's influence, trains being planned under the influence of the Kabaneri world, and so on.
There was also research into cells, viruses, Kabaneri, and their hybrids.
Tetsuhiro shook his head, lifted his teacup, and sipped the green tea from the Dragon Grounds.
He put those thoughts aside. For now, he would focus on the exam.
After the advertisement, several more rounds of matches took place.
The team of Senju Ao, Kagami Uchiha, and Maruboshi Kosuke won without any suspense.
Ōnoki of Both Scales, Roshi, and Han also claimed victory.
There were so many groups that it took until the very end...
"Now, we begin the final match!"
Ai, B, and Darui!
VS
Hatake Sakumo, Chen Yifang, and Might Duy!
"Begin!"
The two teams swiftly clashed, each tacitly moving to face the opponent best suited to him.
On the left, Chen Yifang faced B. In the center of the arena, Might Duy and Little A traded taijutsu blows.
Darui brushed his white hair, then drew his sword and delivered a heavy chop!
Sporting the same white hair, Sakumo drew his blade and blocked with a reverse grip!
"Aside from our skin color, we're surprisingly in sync, aren't we?"
"Who knows?"
"Is everyone in the Hatake Clan this cold? Today, I'm going to knock this