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Fuyu Shirou was currently hiding in a tree, watching the chaotic scene below with great interest. Suddenly, he sensed something and turned his head to look down the path.
After four years of continuous meditation practice, his perception abilities had significantly improved. Although he hadn't specifically trained in sensory ninjutsu, he could still sense any disturbances within a few hundred meters of his surroundings.
Through the gaps in the trees, he could see the end of the small forest where a path connected to the school. About eight or nine figures in green chunin vests were rapidly approaching, all with tense expressions.
They had just received news of around eighty or ninety students fighting in the small forest, which had already made them extremely anxious, fearing any accidents.
However, upon arriving and making a quick observation, they realized that the number of fighters was not eighty or ninety, but three or four hundred. They could occasionally see various ninjutsu techniques, either family heirlooms or taught by the school, being used by the students. This scared them so much that they were drenched in sweat.
"The teachers always show up at the most critical moments!"
"I wonder if it was a student who reported it or if the teachers heard the news!"
"But it doesn't matter, the show is almost over!"
He formed the hand signs and used the Body Flicker Technique.
Fuyu Shirou's body suddenly appeared next to Uchiha Akai, startling him so much that he almost punched Fuyu Shirou in the face. Fortunately, he recognized Fuyu Shirou in time and retracted his fist.
"The ninja school teachers are coming. If we don't leave now, everyone will have to call their parents!" In any world, having teachers call parents was always a powerful deterrent. Without wasting words, Fuyu Shirou got straight to the point.
"What?!!"
Hearing this, Uchiha Akai's voice changed. Even though he was about to graduate from the ninja school and become a full-fledged ninja, the thought of being caught by the teachers was still terrifying.
Sarutobi Shinkichi, who was facing him, was also momentarily panicked, unsure if Fuyu Shirou's words were true.
In a moment, both of them looked around and saw the green figures at the end of the path. Without further ado, they signaled their companions to retreat, helping the more severely injured ones and beginning their withdrawal.
Their actions were surprisingly synchronized.
"These two still have some conscience, knowing to bring their companions along!"
Fuyu Shirou's figure flashed a few times, appearing next to Uchiha Ryūka, Hono, and Hideo.
"Retreat! The teachers are here! If we stay, we'll be in for a rough time!"
He formed the hand signs and dispelled the Shadow Clone that had been watching over them. Ignoring the tall, thin boy and the ordinary-looking youth who were still a bit confused, he chose a direction and dashed out of the small forest.
Not bothering to ask if the dispelled figure was a clone or a Shadow Clone, the others were also startled and hurriedly followed Fuyu Shirou out of the forest.
At that moment, the teachers' angry shouts could be heard from the edge of the forest: "You 'baka yarou,' stop fighting right now!"
It wasn't until they reached the open area that the teachers realized the situation was more serious than they thought. Unlike Uchiha Akai and Sarutobi Shinkichi, who had 'leaders' to keep things somewhat in check, the civilian ninjas and clan heirs, who had been incited by Fuyu Shirou, were completely out of control, relying solely on their own judgment.
Shurikens could be seen flying through the air, and small-scale destructive techniques like Water Bullet and Fire Bullet, taught at the ninja school, were being used frequently. Some students even used Family Secret Techniques! Many students who were just passing by were caught in the crossfire, joining the fight and making the situation even more chaotic.
Seeing the severity of the situation, the teachers were pale with fear, dreading any injuries or deaths.
They couldn't afford to face the wrath of angry parents or the Hokage.
"Everyone, run! The school teachers are here!"
With the angry shout, a cry of alarm brought the heated and chaotic little ninjas back to their senses.
At first, no one paid attention to the shout, but when they heard "the school teachers are here," they finally came to their senses.
"Run! We can't be caught!"
"Change direction! Damn, they're surrounding us!"
"Teacher! Teacher! It's not my fault, I'm the victim!"
In a moment, the little ninjas scattered! There was no organization or formation; they all ran out of the small forest, leaving the teachers who had just arrived struggling to catch up.
"It seems that in any world, students caught in the act of doing something wrong all behave similarly!"
Fuyu Shirou, who had already led his friends out of the encirclement, looked back. Seeing the crowd that had been watching the spectacle now looking like stray dogs, he narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"You all wanted to watch me perform a monkey show, didn't you? Now you know the consequences!"
"Tsk! One of them went back to the school. Is he calling for medical personnel or reinforcements?"
"Well, none of that matters to me anymore. Time to go home and eat. Another happy and joyful day!"
As Fuyu Shirou had thought, the teachers, who had not anticipated the severity of the situation, felt understaffed. With a few students having more serious injuries, they had no choice but to send one person back to the school for help and to bring medical ninjas to treat the injured.
This unprecedented fight among the ninja school students was later dubbed the 'Small Forest Battle.' Uchiha Akai, Sarutobi Shinkichi, and Uchiha Fuyu Shirou, who stood out in the fight, became well-known among the students and gained a large following of fans.
Of course, Shimura Yanjun, who was knocked out in a few moves, became a laughingstock. Many students who had suffered under his ruthless methods in the past took the opportunity to further ridicule him. If he wasn't about to graduate, he probably wouldn't have been able to stay at the ninja school.
After the incident, the teachers conducted a tally. About three hundred to four hundred students participated in the fight, with nearly forty injured.
Fortunately, most of the injuries were superficial and would heal with a little bandaging and rest.
(End of Chapter)