Gekko Hayate's Crescent Moon Dance lost its brilliance under Hozuki Mangetsu's single swing.
No matter how many techniques one has, under absolute power, speed, and precise timing, they are redundant.
Gekko Hayate fell to the ground and lost consciousness.
"So strong!"
The audience on the stage all turned their heads.
Gekko Hayate, who had mastered the Konoha-style swordsmanship, was actually not weak.
But Hozuki Mangetsu was just too strong.
The two weren't even on the same level, like a teenager bullying a completely clueless child.
Naturally, no matter how you fight, it's an instant kill.
Even Obito was a bit surprised.
'Judging from Hozuki Mangetsu's proficiency with the Hiramekarei, I think the young Mizukage bodyguard Chojuro who later accompanied Terumi Mei during the Five Kage Summit was not even comparable.'
'But Chojuro actually wasn't weak either, at least at the elite jonin level.'
'So, if Hozuki Mangetsu is stronger than Chojuro, he might've already stepped one foot into the Kage level.'
Is this what a true genius looks like?
How old was he? Even younger than Chojuro.
'If not for dying young, he might've been the next Mizukage directly.'
'No wait, Hozuki Mangetsu being Mizukage is kind of wasting his talent!'
'This kind of talent should join Akatsuki instead.'
'Anyway, in the previous life, Kirigakure was basically a talent reserve for Akatsuki...'
Thinking of this, Obito felt he should seriously consider what method he could use to lure this person over.
At this time, on the battlefield, due to Gekko Hayate fainting, two medical ninja immediately jumped down from the stage and carried him away.
Seeing this, the proctor announced, "Winner of match seven, Hozuki Mangetsu!"
"Player who drew number 8, please come down."
'It's finally Rin's turn?'
Obito looked at Rin and couldn't help but feel a bit worried.
But there was a confident light flashing in Rin's eyes.
She just slightly nodded toward him and Kakashi before jumping down from the stands.
Jumping down with her at the same time, was the future Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei.
Seeing that the contestants were in place, the proctor announced:
"Eighth match, Nohara Rin versus Terumi Mei, starts now!"
Terumi Mei, seeing that her opponent was just a little girl, couldn't help but laugh.
"I remember you. You're on the same team as that little handsome guy Kakashi and that Obito who can use space-time ninjutsu, right?"
"Your teammates are all very strong."
"I wonder what you're like?"
Rin raised her small fist and said seriously, "Why don't you try and find out?"
A trace of surprise flashed in Terumi Mei's eyes. She sensed a strong aura coming from Rin.
This kind of aura isn't something ordinary girls possess.
The natural physical differences between men and women meant that most male ninja were stronger than female ninja.
In a typical three-man squad, the female ninja couldn't be said to be useless, but usually only played a support role.
But… there are always exceptions.
There are always some female ninja who stand out.
And often these kinds of women are the opposite.
Terrifyingly strong, and they unconsciously exude the aura of a powerhouse.
Terumi Mei was very familiar with this kind of aura.
Because, she was that kind of person.
She put away her underestimation.
Forming hand seals with both hands, she sprayed out a large amount of mist from her mouth.
"Ninjutsu, Hidden Mist Technique!"
In an instant, the entire field was shrouded in mist.
Terumi Mei quickly moved and didn't stop until she reached a location she considered safe.
As a ninjutsu-type ninja, ensuring she had enough prep time was the most important.
If given time, she was confident that with a combo of ninjutsu, she could make the enemy completely unable to fight back.
But if attacked beforehand, her offensive rhythm would be disrupted.
Thinking of this, Terumi Mei seized the time and began forming hand seals in the mist.
Forty-four seals, the classic Water Style ninjutsu, Water Dragon Bullet Technique.
She planned to use this move to test Rin.
However, at this moment, Rin suddenly closed her eyes.
After sensing for a while, she opened them.
A pale blue chakra light appeared on her fist, and her whole body leaped into the air, striking directly at Terumi Mei's position with a heavy punch.
Terumi Mei was shocked. She had trained long to be able to sense enemy positions within the mist.
She didn't expect Rin's sensing ability to be so outstanding, managing to locate her accurately.
'But… coming straight at me so boldly. Isn't that a bit too reckless?'
Terumi Mei gave up on completing the last few hand seals, there just wasn't enough time.
Though taijutsu wasn't her specialty, she wasn't weak at it either.
She even considered standing in place and taking Rin's punch to test her strength.
But as the fist approached, she suddenly felt a sense of dread.
Her sixth sense told her that if she stood still, she would die.
That sixth sense, which had kept her alive on the edge of death, had never failed. So in an instant, Terumi Mei chose to follow her instincts.
She leapt backward.
Just then, Rin's punch arrived.
BOOM!
A powerful destructive force instantly pierced through the specially made exam floor, and a violent shockwave spread out around them.
Even the surrounding thick mist was mostly blown away.
Only then did the people on the stage clearly see what had happened on the field.
In front of Rin, there was already a large hole over two meters in diameter.
Immediately, the audience gasped.
'This punch, no matter who it hit, if it landed solidly, they'd die, right?'
'Who would've thought, such a gentle and delicate little girl, her attack style was so violent?'
Even the Third Hokage looked over in surprise.
He originally thought Rin was just a side character in Minato's team.
'But she hasn't been Tsunade's disciple for long, and she'd already mastered monstrous strength to this degree?'
'Minato's team, really, each member is more outstanding than the last.'
Just as the Third Hokage was sighing.
On the field, a bead of cold sweat slid down Terumi Mei's forehead.
She didn't expect Rin's punch to have such terrifying destructive power.
If the rhythm of the battle was controlled by Rin, she didn't even want to imagine the scene of being continuously attacked by her.
Just thinking about it sent chills down her spine.
'No, I have to launch an attack first and seize the initiative!'
Thinking this, she who originally planned to hold back, decided to stop pulling punches.
Her expression turned serious.
"This move… I wasn't planning to use it, but Rin, you're really strong. So, be careful!"
After speaking, she took a deep breath.
"Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique!"
Immediately, a large amount of mist was exhaled from her mouth, heading toward Rin.
This mist looked somewhat similar to the Hidden Mist Technique, but was completely different.
It carried a strong corrosive effect, everywhere it passed, even the floor was corroded into potholes.
Not far away, on the stands, Obito was shocked, 'Terumi Mei can already use Boil Release at this stage?'
For a moment, he wanted to directly teleport down with Flying Thunder God and take Rin away.
Rin wasn't known for her speed. What if she was touched by the mist?
Although Rin was the Jinchūriki of the Dragon Vein and Terumi Mei's move couldn't threaten her life.
But this technique was extremely damaging to women, what if her clothes were corroded and she got exposed?
That kind of thing, how could he possibly accept it?
'Rin's body, must not be seen by anyone else!'
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