Seven contestants remained after the second round, which meant one of them would receive a bye when the next matchups were drawn.
Yechen did not care, but the other six all hoped they would get the bye.
A bye meant conserving more stamina, giving them a chance to secure a higher ranking.
Who would have thought that the bye would ultimately go to Yechen?
Disappointed as they were, it was still better for Yechen to get it than anyone else. At least they would not have to worry about facing him this round, which gave them a chance to advance.
The third round ended, and this time, there was no break. The remaining four drew lots for their matchups again.
Once again, he did not draw Shisui Uchiha. It seemed their confrontation would be saved for the final.
His opponent was a thirteen-year-old boy named Tianye Hai, who was capable in close combat and knew Lightning Release Ninjutsu. Anyone who had made it this far could not be too weak overall.
But not being weak was all he had going for him. Against Yechen, he fell far short.
"Begin!"
As soon as the Examiner spoke, he quickly left the arena.
Looking at the person before him, Tianye Hai felt bitter frustration. If he had faced Shisui Uchiha, he could at least have put up a fight. Why did he have to face this guy?
"Go ahead."
Yechen spoke casually and opened his right hand. A Lightning Ball rapidly formed in his palm.
One, two, three, four, five.
Five Lightning Balls circled above Yechen. With his Nine Changes of the Thunder God at level five, he could already conjure five Lightning Balls instantly without hand seals.
Yechen had chosen Lightning Release because he had seen his opponent use it throughout his