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He wouldn't be injured by something of this level.
However, being thrown so effortlessly by his apprentice still left Might Guy feeling slightly frustrated.
Although this wasn't a real spar, Guy could clearly sense the growing strength within Tian Yu—it was simply terrifying.
"Guy-sensei, you didn't come here just to compliment me, did you?" Tian Yu sighed, a little helpless.
"Of course not!"
Guy's usually cheerful face turned serious.
"I came here today with an official request. The Chūnin Exams are fast approaching. Kakashi, Asuma, and I have all been assigned as jōnin instructors, so the village is currently short on manpower.
Hokage-sama has sent me to ask if you're available to serve as the examiner for the second test of the Chūnin Exams."
Tian Yu narrowed his eyes.
Sent by Hiruzen Sarutobi?
And specifically chose Might Guy—someone closest to him in the village.
The meaning behind Hiruzen's move was quite obvious.
Although many events had taken place between them, Hiruzen still wanted to ease tensions and rebuild trust with Tian Yu.
Even though Tian Yu had previously submitted a request to resign from the ANBU, the Third Hokage never truly gave up trying to bring him back under his direct command.
Whether considering Tian Yu's current strength or future potential, he was undoubtedly a rare genius of the village.
After the Nine-Tails attack, Konoha's combat strength had declined significantly, and it had not yet fully recovered.
Strong individuals like Tian Yu were essential to the village's defense.
As long as Tian Yu remained within his influence, Hiruzen would never stop attempting to win him over.
"The second exam examiner? Isn't that usually Mitarashi Anko?" Tian Yu asked, curious.
"Huh?! Tian Yu, you're surprisingly well-informed! You didn't even attend the jōnin meeting, yet you know the details like the back of your hand!"
A flicker of surprise crossed Might Guy's face before he nodded, explaining truthfully,
"Yes, originally, Mitarashi Anko was assigned to be the examiner for the second test of the Chūnin Exams.
But just a few days ago, several unidentifiable corpses were discovered near the border of the Land of Fire. Their faces were completely removed, and the deaths were horrifying. This matter has caught Hokage-sama's attention.
He suspects something may happen during the Chūnin Exams and wants you to take charge of the second test in the Forest of Death.
However, since this would be your first time acting as an examiner, Anko will serve as your assistant. Don't worry, she'll support you in carrying out the duties."
"Got it. I'll accept the mission," Tian Yu nodded.
So the Chūnin Exams were about to begin?
Things were finally getting interesting.
Tian Yu had accepted the task for a simple reason:
He couldn't wait to meet them—
Sabaku no Gaara...
And Orochimaru.
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"Boss, give me thirty skewers of tri-colored dango!"
A cheerful voice rang out from the dango shop.
A purple-haired woman wearing a beige trench coat over a mesh top grinned brightly as she placed her order. Her straightforward personality shone through.
"Right away!"
It was rare for someone to buy so many dango at once.
When the shopkeeper looked up, he recognized the familiar face of Mitarashi Anko and quickly packed thirty skewers in a large paper wrap.
"Haha, time to enjoy myself!"
Anko grinned, hugging the large dango bundle to her chest like a bouquet. She picked one skewer out and brought it to her mouth.
But the moment she bit down, the dango vanished.
Her teeth met nothing but air.
"?"
She blinked.
Someone had taken it.
She looked up to see a young man standing beside her—taller than her, with a calm expression. And in his hand was the skewer she had just held.
The theft of food was an unforgivable offense!
"Hey…"
Before Anko could protest, the boy frowned slightly.
"Not that tasty. Why do you like these so much?"
"You brat! Not only did you steal my dango, you have the nerve to insult my favorite snack? You're asking for it!"
Anko's eyes flashed dangerously as she glared at him.
"Hey, kid! Pay me back double, or I swear, I'll beat you so bad you won't recognize yourself!"
"Such a fiery temper," Tian Yu muttered.
"Anko, could it be you're hitting menopause early?"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!"
Anko exploded with rage, chakra flaring.
She pulled a kunai from her pouch and hurled it at Tian Yu.
But in that instant, as it left her fingers, regret crept into her mind.
This boy looked young—maybe thirteen or fourteen.
Probably just a genin.
Even if he were a new Chūnin, he couldn't possibly defend against her attack.
What if she really hurt him?
She should have used her fists instead!
Just as panic set in, she saw something shocking:
Tian Yu didn't dodge.
He didn't even blink.
He calmly raised his hand, pinched the spinning kunai mid-air between two fingers, and stopped it cold.
"Mitarashi Anko, are you trying to assassinate your superior officer?"
"S-superior?!"
Anko's face changed.
She wasn't stupid. The boy was young but incredibly skilled. And if he referred to himself as her superior...
She suddenly realized exactly who he was.
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