That is, she simply couldn't tell whether these suitors liked her or were just lusting after her body, and she didn't know whether those seemingly virtuous gentlemen were actually beasts in human clothing.
Her charm is too strong.
She was fully aware of this.
Even the students at the Ninja Academy are filled with an unwavering determination to win when they see her!
But some people do the opposite.
Sarutobi Karen Kaede hadn't thought that much about it before, but now, recalling what had just happened, she realized there were many details involved.
Araki didn't look at her once throughout the entire process.
She had thought Araki was a little shy, but now that she had already declared Kushina the winner, Araki was still lying there shamelessly, acting as if he wouldn't get up until he was paid. This had nothing to do with being shy.
So the stance he adopted before the fight, the aura he exuded, and the speed at which he suddenly burst forth were all deliberately designed to provoke this girl.
In this way...
This girl named Kushina would then deliver a punch filled with emotion.
Araki could then fall to the ground.
Kushina ultimately won.
Everything was part of Araki's plan!
After quickly reviewing the situation in her mind, Sarutobi Karen Kaede suddenly realized that Araki was far more powerful than he appeared. His ability to devise such a scheme was remarkable, and it was clear that he hadn't consulted with Kushina, having even taken Kushina into account.
"He's only a fifth-grade student, yet he's already displayed calculation abilities at the level of Chunin captain. Araki gives me the feeling that he's no less capable than Shikaku. I've never heard of him before; he must be too low-key."
Sarutobi Karen Kaede silently calculated in her mind, and in just a few seconds, she successfully reviewed everything.
They also understood Araki's plan.
Especially now.
Araki cannot rise.
If they get up, it means they still have the ability to fight, and then the victory just announced will be questioned.
I need to lie down a little longer.
After Sarutobi Karen Kaede understood, she stopped urging him and instead picked up her notebook to start recording her grades.
" Araki..."
When Kushina heard that Araki was alright, a Taiseki was lifted from her heart. However, seeing that Araki hadn't gotten up for a long time, she became anxious again and wanted to go over and pull Araki up.
"Do not move."
Just then, Sarutobi Karen Kaede's voice rang out again, but it wasn't loud; only Kushina could hear it.
"The time hasn't come yet. If you value what he's doing, then wait patiently."
After saying this, Sarutobi Karen Kaede glanced at her watch again. According to the time limit given in the simulated duel, if she couldn't recover her fighting ability within three minutes, it would be considered a complete defeat.
Otherwise, it will still give them a chance to get back up and turn the tables.
certainly...
Normally, a person who has fallen to the ground shouldn't worry about whether they can move.
Most of the time, if they can move, they get up immediately; if they can't move, they lie there, and even if you ask them to get up, they can't.
Araki's case is truly an exception.
Especially for Kushina, who is the victor, it's not acceptable for her to try to pull her opponent away, unless she wants to launch another attack. In that case, Sarutobi Karen Kaede could try to stop her and then declare Kushina the victor.
but...
You can tell from Sarutobi Karen Kaede...
Kushina has absolutely no intention of attacking Araki again!
There's no acting skill like Araki's.
On the contrary, it is easy to make things worse.
They're still doing nothing.
"Time is up."
Sarutobi Karen Kaede nudged Araki's thigh with her toe, signaling him to stop pretending and get up.
Instantly.
Araki seemed to have come back to life.
He struggled to his feet, supporting himself with both hands, looking like he was about to collapse, yet his acting was spot-on, making it seem completely convincing.
"..."
Sarutobi Karen Kaede stared helplessly at Araki. She had been hosting simulated duels for so long, and this was the first time she had encountered someone trying to steal the spotlight from someone who had lost.
In the past, all the students under her supervision would rush to succeed, eager to show their best selves in front of her.
Only Araki needs to show his most disheveled state.
But...
This, in turn, caught her attention.
It made her remember Araki's name and appearance, deeply imprinted in her mind, lingering for a long time, unforgettable.
"The two sides reached a settlement."
Sarutobi Karen Kaede felt that this process was a bit redundant for these two, since there was no conflict between them at all, and she was ready to clear them out quickly and move on to the next round.
This moment.
Araki walked up to Kushina, a smile on his face, and said softly, "I lost."
immediately.
He raised his right hand, extending his index and middle fingers in a gesture resembling a sword pointing forward.
" Araki... you..."
Kushina wanted to say something, but the occasion wasn't right, so she said nothing. She raised her left hand, hooking her index and middle fingers together with Araki's.
The Seal of Reconciliation is complete!
After completing the Seal of Reconciliation, Araki and Kushina separated again and returned to their class's ranks from different directions.
Sarutobi Karen Kaede witnessed this entire scene.
"These students nowadays..."
Sarutobi Karen Kaede didn't expose them; instead, she found it all quite romantic, and since it was how ninjas did things, there was no need to stop them.
"The next match is..."
The mock exam in the class was still going on, Araki had already returned to the queue.
only...
He had just stood still.
Then a student appeared beside him.
" Araki, you don't even know Konoha Strong Fist, so why are you humiliating Konoha Strong Fist?"
The student spoke in a clear voice, not loud but not quiet either. It didn't attract much attention, but there were still quite a few people watching.
"Who are you?"
Araki looked the student up and down. He was about the same age as Araki and was wearing a Taijutsu- training uniform, but it was khaki, not the green one that Might Duy.
I don't know him.
They weren't even students in their class.
They're probably in sixth grade.
Araki didn't pay too much attention, after all, the playground was quite large, and there were sixth-grade students taking mock exams for their final exams.
" Konoha-Style Strong Fist, Maemoto Takashi!"
This student's face showed both stubbornness and pride, revealing a deep affection for the Konoha-Style Strong Fist.
"Please apologize for your actions that disgraced Konoha Strong Fist!"
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When Maemoto Takashi was speaking, his voice wasn't that loud, but when he said the last sentence, he exuded a sense of righteous indignation, as if he represented the Konoha-Style Strong Fist at that moment.
Swish!
The surrounding people's gazes were drawn to this scene, especially those who had completely relaxed after the simulated duel and were eager to watch the spectacle.
Even Sarutobi Karen Kaede and Ibuki-sensei, who were in the simulated duel area, saw what was happening and immediately put down their work to rush over.
"Please apologize!"
Maemoto Takashi seemed to sense the gazes of those around him and immediately felt that he was on the side of justice, so he raised his voice and attracted the attention of many people again.
In an instant.
The simulated match was interrupted by this incident.
The fifth-grade students on this side and the sixth-grade students on the other side were all drawn to this.
"Boring."
Araki sneered. At this stage, his Konoha Strong Fist could be revealed. Might Teacher Duy was already hospitalized, and this kind of thing couldn't be hidden. In addition, there was the relationship between him and Tsunade-sensei, so he didn't feel any psychological pressure.
This is different from when Sora Hyuga was.
At that time, Araki was all alone and had no one to rely on. He also had no clear understanding of his own strength or the attitude of Konoha, and could not bear any risks.
Those risks could have cost him his life.
but...
Things are different now.