In Konoha, on a square not far from the Hokage Building,
the spectators had yet to disperse, leaving an open space thirty or forty meters across in the middle.
Whether they sold snacks or simply had nothing to do, they all waited patiently.
On one side of the clearing sat four figures in yellow, green, red, and black.
The four sat with their legs crossed, drinking juice and eating snacks,
looking like a bunch of smug assholes begging for a beating.
Beside them were Tsunade, laughing heartily, and a rather uncomfortable Shizune.
Across from them, Uchiha Ji had already woken up and was sitting on the ground, panting.
Uchiha Zhongfen and Uchiha Xiong Da flanked him,
one clutching his head, the other his stomach.
All three looked a mess.
Tears glistened in Uchiha Zhongfen's eyes as he repeatedly pounded the ground with his fist.
Uchiha Xiong Da glared viciously toward Bieshu Feifan and the others.
Uchiha Ji sat expressionless, his head lowered and his eyes vacant.
While the three Uchiha reacted in their different ways,
"Move! Everyone, move!"
A squad of furious Ping-Pong Paddles arrived.
Pushing through the crowd, the four Uchiha came up to Uchiha Ji and his companions.
Their leader, a middle-aged man with short hair, crouched down and patted Uchiha Ji on the shoulder.
"Ji, I heard you lost to the idiots in single combat?
"Is that true?"
At those words, Uchiha Ji, who had been holding himself together, instantly flushed red.
On the other side, Bieshu Feifan and the others were still chatting.
This time, Tsunade and Shizune had joined in too.
Once the newcomers on the Uchiha side had learned what had happened,
the middle-aged Ping-Pong Paddle leading them walked over.
He looked at Bieshu Feifan and the others with a sour expression.
Finally, his