Ling Feng shrugged indifferently. "Go ahead. From now on, if I take even one step back, I lose!"
His words sent the entire crowd into an uproar!
The boys on Obito Uchiha's team were especially furious, grinding their teeth.
He was treating them like they were nothing!
Even if they weren't as strong as Ling Feng, this was a series of back-to-back fights.
If one of them couldn't beat him, what about a whole group?
Meanwhile, Ling Feng's teammates were all girls. In terms of fighting strength, they surely couldn't compete with a team made up entirely of boys.
Did Ling Feng really think he could take all of them on alone?
Little did they know that Ling Feng had already seen right through everything they were thinking.
Ling Feng simply stuck both hands into his pockets and shouted, "I know you're not convinced, so here's a reminder: while your team is still more or less intact, you'd better come at me together!"
His opponents immediately exploded.
"Hmph! Don't push your luck, Ling Feng! Do you really think we're that easy to bully?"
"I don't believe it! There's no way you can beat this many of us!"
"Keep showing off! Just wait until I flatten you!"
The Practical Training Teacher heard them and thought, This is bad. He's definitely stirring up trouble!
Why are the kids in this year's class so vicious?
Asuma's injury had already left the Practical Training Teacher in a panic. If anything serious happened, he would be in deep trouble.
Yet barely a few minutes later, Ling Feng was challenging an entire team by himself, turning a perfectly normal series of one-on-one matches into a group brawl.
If the school found out, would he even get to keep his teaching job?
"Hey, hey, hey! These are one-on-one matches! You're not allowed to attack together!"
The Practical Training Teacher shouted, but the children's young voices soon drowned him out.
There was nothing he could do. Ling Feng had provoked everyone's anger, and there was no way the Practical Training Teacher could keep them under control.
This was the ninja world. Beyond basic theoretical knowledge, training meant real combat, and these children were all easily swept up by their impulses.
In truth, Ling Feng didn't need to do this at all. He only had to fight Obito; there was no need to drag the other students into the mess.
But Ling Feng had noticed someone watching him from a short distance away.
It went without saying that the Third Hokage had sent them. They were probably an ANBU member.
Ling Feng had guessed the Third Hokage's intention.
He had probably sent someone to observe Ling Feng's true strength.
If Ling Feng was a genius like Kakashi, today's incident would be forgiven, though the Third Hokage would certainly make other decisions as well. He couldn't simply pretend nothing had happened.
But if Ling Feng wasn't that impressive, then too bad-all sorts of trouble would come knocking.
The Third Hokage would certainly find some way to save face.
His son had been beaten right in front of him. Though he hadn't said anything, the Third Hokage must have been upset.
At the end of the day, they were all human. Anyone alive had selfish feelings and cared about saving face.
All the more so for a Hokage.
Since that was the case, Ling Feng wouldn't hold back. Someone was going to come after him anyway, so he might as well go big!
You want to know how strong I am, huh?
Heh, then I'll make your eyes pop out!
"System, spend 100 points to redeem the entry-level Byakugan!"
"System, spend 100 points to redeem the entry-level sage body!"
Before kicking up a storm, Ling Feng gritted his teeth and spent two hundred points to obtain a kekkei genkai and a sage body. Both were only entry-level versions, and while they weren't particularly powerful, they were more than enough to deal with these little brats.
Of course, they would also be enough to make the ANBU member watching him drop their jaw.
Ding! Byakugan activated successfully! First-time use detected for the host. Reward: a limited trial of basic Byakugan. Duration: one hour. Ding! Sage body activated successfully! First-time use detected for the host. Reward: a trial of basic sage body. Duration: one hour.
Ling Feng smiled when he heard that.
This system really came through right when I needed it. Brilliant!
The entry-level Byakugan and sage body could both perform their intended functions, but their effects weren't particularly pronounced.
The basic versions were surely a level above the entry-level ones, so their effects would naturally be more noticeable.
The Byakugan served to track enemies' movements and whereabouts, while the sage body provided greater energy and vitality.
Ling Feng couldn't guarantee that he would have a chance to drink a Chakra Potion during the upcoming group fight. That was why he had redeemed the sage body-to keep his energy up, ensure he could last longer, and give himself more opportunities to drink a Chakra Potion.
But now that the system had given him the basic versions, their effects would undoubtedly reach another level.
With that... this would be a completely one-sided massacre!
Even if the Practical Training Teacher stepped in, he would just be offering himself up. Ling Feng wouldn't be afraid even if a few ANBU jonin joined in.
He had spent 200 points in one go, leaving him with 54.
Ling Feng browsed the exchange shop. He could redeem basic Kunai, basic Shuriken, basic Chakra Potions, and Explosive Tags.
With these items, Ling Feng could show off however he pleased.
There were Ninjutsu Scrolls too, though they cost a little more.
C-Rank Ninjutsu Scrolls cost 5 points, B-Rank ones cost 50, and A-Rank ones cost 100.
But a note underneath said they could be used five times, with no cooldown.
Looking at it that way, they didn't seem expensive anymore. Five uses with no cooldown-that was practically a bug!
Imagine taking a Ninjutsu Scroll and firing off ten attacks in a row. To anyone watching, wouldn't that look like instant casting?
Ling Feng could already picture their dumbfounded faces.
He didn't have enough points right now, but wouldn't he have more after showing off for a while?
With everything ready, Ling Feng couldn't help laughing.
Only then did Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara finally come to their senses. The boys' behavior had frightened them both.
"Ling Feng, let's get out of here!"
"Yes, there are so many of them!"
The other girls were so frightened that their legs went weak and their faces turned pale.
When had they ever seen such a terrifying scene?
But Ling Feng took the two girls' hands and smiled gently. "There's no need to run. Do you two trust me?"
Looking at Ling Feng's young yet resolute face and the depth of his gaze, Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara both froze.
Before they knew it, their hearts were filled with courage.
What was happening? Where had this courage come from?
Was it the warmth of Ling Feng's hands, or that deep gaze they couldn't help losing themselves in?
Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara couldn't find an answer, but both had already made their choice.
"Ling Feng... I trust you!"
"That's right. I trust you too!"
Following their lead, all the girls gradually spoke with growing resolve. "Ling Feng, we trust you too!"
For a moment, their young voices grew increasingly unified, declaring that they would all stand behind Ling Feng in support!
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