"For the final match, Uchiha Ye Chen will face Shisui Uchiha. Both contestants, please enter the arena."
At the announcement, excitement swept through the crowd. The battle they had been waiting for had finally arrived.
Everyone now knew that Yechen was the strongest contender in these Chunin Ninja Exams, but Shisui Uchiha had also performed well. With both fighters belonging to the same clan, their clash was sure to be spectacular.
"Are you ready?"
Once the two had taken their positions, the proctor spoke.
Yechen did not answer. Instead, he looked at Shisui Uchiha.
"Do you want to rest for a bit? I can wait."
After all, his opponent had fought his way through every round, while he had barely made a real move.
His opponent was Shisui Uchiha. Yechen would have been lying if he said he was not excited. Fighting Body Flicker Shisui was something he had never dared imagine before.
Although Shisui Uchiha had not yet reached the age at which his strength would peak, Yechen was not much older than him either.
To enjoy a proper fight, Yechen needed his opponent to recover to peak condition.
Shisui Uchiha was a little surprised. He had not expected the seemingly cold and aloof Yechen to say something like that.
Still, he had not expended much energy, so he replied.
"Thank you for the offer, Big Brother Yechen, but I'm fine."
After hearing their exchange, the proctor wasted no more time and announced, "Begin!"
Both formed the Seal of Confrontation. A moment later, a sharp clang rang out.
Before anyone realized it, they had already moved. They drew their weapons almost simultaneously, and their blades crashed together.
Shisui Uchiha's reflexes and speed were already outstanding, but his strength still fell far short of Yechen's.
The instant their weapons met,