Romantic luck in a hundred steps

This is going to be quite lively.

Kiba Inuzuka leaned back in the stands, his tone nonchalant.

Just how capable is that white-haired kid?

Hinata Hyuga was sitting next to him, also turned her gaze over.

She had fought Neji herself and knew what he was capable of.

A genuine genius, no doubt about it.

In today's competition, he will be the only winner.

The examiners were also sizing up the two people standing in the room.

Is this the ninja who got a bye in the preliminaries because his opponent forfeited?

Yes, that's him.

He looks like an ordinary guy, how could he possibly defeat Konoha's genius?

I got this far by luck, and that's where it ends.

He's up against a formidable opponent; he has no chance of defeating the Hyuga Clan.

Inside the arena, Wu Chiwu and Neji Hyuga stood face to face.

Are you too lazy to even return the favor?

Neji opened his mouth first, his expression cold.

Okay, I'll get you out of the exam room as soon as possible.

Seeing Wu Chiwu's listless appearance, his face darkened.

Someone like him, who got here by luck and doesn't take exams seriously at all, doesn't deserve this position.

Oh? Is that so?

Wu Chiwu paused for a moment, then lowered the hand that had been supporting his chin.

I was puzzled; why was this person suddenly so angry?

I don't think I did anything to provoke him.

Byakugan.

Neji on the other end immediately activated his Sharingan.

His cold, icy eyes were fixed on Wu Chiwu in front of him.

This person looks nonchalant, but when he stands there, he exudes confidence, and doesn't seem to be putting on a brave face at all.

Is he overly arrogant, or does he actually have the goods?

Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it.

That's what makes it so satisfying to fight!

He was particularly curious to see if this guy would panic when he ran into a wall in the face of reality.

With a flick of his Gentle Fist, Neji lunged at Wu Chiwu.

Wu Chiwu stared intently at the faint Chakra glow on Neji's hand, his gaze steady, and the corners of his mouth curved upwards.

So this is how the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist works.

It looks like a gentle push, but if you actually get hit, your Chakra will be sealed and you won't be able to release it.

This kind of acupressure technique can damage a person's meridians; a high-speed combo like that could easily pierce through a large tree.

Wu Chiwu kept a close eye on Neji's movements while dodging left and right.

It looks like he's being held down tightly.

The stands were buzzing with excitement, as ninjas from various countries were all watching the scene.

They started discussing it amongst themselves.

They were really badly crushed.

The results will be determined in a short while.

There's no way around it; all that effort is probably wasted just hiding and dodging.

The Hyuga Clan clan's fighting style is too effective against close-quarters combat; you simply can't win if you try to get close enough to fight them.

A ninja who can use ranged attacks might have a chance, but relying solely on close-quarters combat with Taijutsu, he has absolutely no hope.

If the distance between them is increased now, he still has a fighting chance. But if he's not careful and Neji, his Chakra will be sealed away in the blink of an eye, and then he won't have any chance to turn the tide.

On the other side, Naruto and the others also saw it.

Looks like they're about to lose.

Ino rested her chin on her hand and said slowly.

The genius of Konoha truly lives up to his reputation; his strength is truly terrifying.

That's incredibly premature.

Naruto, on the other hand, seemed quite confident.

That guy isn't so easily taken down.

I reckon he's still not quite back to his senses.

After all, he always seemed like he hadn't slept properly, as if he could lie down anywhere at any moment.

Can I lie down anywhere anytime...?

Could it be that Bandage Bro just gave up because he's too lazy?

The thought flashed through Naruto's mind, his eyes changed, and he nodded emphatically, his smile vanishing.

That guy is really capable of doing something like that.

Damn it, I just hope he finishes the fight properly and doesn't run away halfway through.

Where do you get this confidence?

Shikamaru, standing nearby, looked puzzled.

What makes this person think that the white-haired ninja below can turn the tables on Neji?

That's Konoha genius who always comes in first place; he's not as easy to deal with as they think.

Just think about it, once he strikes your pressure points, the Chakra a ninja relies on for survival is rendered useless.

How can a ninja without Chakra fight Neji at full strength?

Shikamaru slowly shook his head, sighing inwardly at Naruto's naiveté.

If he were a ranged ninja, he might be able to find a way to make a breakthrough, but given the current situation...

Watching Wu Chiwu constantly dodging, Tenten shook his head.

Whenever he plays a ranged attack, the first thing he does is create distance.

But he neither advances nor retreats; isn't it obvious that he's caught in a dilemma?

Tenten quickly made a decision in her mind.

There's no need to watch the rest of this match.

It's only just begun; drawing conclusions now would be too hasty.

Sakura, who was standing nearby, chimed in.

Her gaze slowly swept over Wu Chiwu, the white-haired boy not far away.

This person is not as simple as they think.

Last time, he managed to lead them away from that strange ninja and even fought against three ninjas from the Otogakure all by himself.

To accomplish all this without a scratch, his true strength is far more frightening than it appears.

Neji might not actually be able to defeat him.

As for his current lack of energy off the field, it's mostly because he's too lazy and hasn't mustered his spirits yet.

Sakura's idea instantly aligned with Naruto's.

The scene shifts, and Neji Hyuga is still Wu Chiwu.

What are you doing?

Neji to feel the burning desire simmering inside him.

Why are you just dodging and not fighting back?

Wu Chiwu rested his chin on his hand and explained in a serious tone.

Today's divination tells me that I need to walk a hundred steps at the very beginning before I encounter romance. I'm currently wondering whether I should give it a try.

He and Neji had just completed eighty-eight steps, and there were still more than ten steps left to go.

I wonder if that cryptic guy was referring to the current situation when he said "the beginning"?

Is it the hundred steps before the official start of the fight?

Are there any rules regarding the direction and location of the station?

Wu Chiwu chin on his hand, pondering intently.

You bastard, are you kidding me?

For the first time Neji exuded genuine killing intent.

In the past, competitions would at most give him a brief surge of fighting spirit.

But today's match really ignited his murderous intent.

Is this bastard looking down on himself?

Neji Hyuga's gaze as he stared at Wu Chiwu across from him grew increasingly cold.

He absolutely had to beat this weird ninja to a pulp!

With a sudden movement, he lunged at Wu Chiwu opposite him.

The speed and rhythm of the entire shot have increased significantly.

These kids these days have really bad tempers, almost as bad as Sasuke.

Wu Chiwu Neji's attacks while muttering to himself.

Instead of asking about your fortune, you might as well ask me.

Neji retorted with a cold laugh.

Your fate today is sealed by me.

I think you should just admit defeat now.

Wu Chiwu blinked and replied with a serious expression.

is that so?

But I'm the kind of person who only believes in the fate I've written for myself.

I don't want to walk the path that others have laid out for me.

His white hair swung in the air as he moved.

The black robes fluttered in the wind.

Upon hearing these words, Neji Hyuga's expression stiffened abruptly.

The expression in his eyes also darkened.

What nonsense is this guy spouting?

Is this the fate I wrote myself?

That's ridiculous! Nobody can write their own destiny!

A person's abilities are determined from the moment they are born.

In other words, a person's path is already laid out from the moment they are born.

Everyone is just getting through the days in a fate from which there is no turning back.

There is only one fate that is fair to everyone, and that is death.

Neji's eyes were fixed on Wu Chiwu across from him, his gaze sharp and piercing.

He opened his palm, and dense Chakra surged and lingered on it.

Let me slap that ridiculous idea of yours away!

Over in the audience, Tenten's expression changed.

That's it, Neji's serious.

His face was full of worry.

I'm just hoping we don't cripple the other team.

They're ninjas from an allied nation, after all; don't make things too awkward.

The white-haired boy's words just now probably stepped right into Neji's minefield!