On the other side, after leaving a ninja tool shop called "TianTian," Hatake Saku, who had just finished counting the last of his now-empty wallet, finally decided to head home. With a bento his mother had made in hand, he was about to return to Tsunade's place when he ran into Karen Yi, the big-breasted sister from Kumo.
"Little brother White Fang, why are you in such a rush?" Karen Yi asked, leaning against a wall with her arms crossed, holding a sword.
Hatake Saku stopped in his tracks and glanced at her curiously. He couldn't help but wonder how strong Karen Yi was, especially with such a prominent chest. Didn't it get in the way during battle?
And it seemed that Tsunade was headed down a similar path. Even though she was wrapped in bandages, you could already tell that things were starting to take shape. This was something most girls her age didn't have.
The disproportionate upper body could lead to instability in her lower body, and basic skills were crucial when training in swordsmanship. Hatake Saku, who had a bit of a perfectionist streak, found himself conflicted. Should he tell Tsunade, "Don't let your chest get too big"?
In the end, what's the point of having a big chest? It's just a hassle, it gets in the way, and serves no purpose!
For ninjas, a flat chest is rare and valuable. Why can't people understand that?
Noticing Hatake Saku glaring at her without saying anything, Karen Yi couldn't quite figure out what this younger boy, a few years her junior, was thinking. However, being a bit dense, she didn't think too much about it and continued speaking. "What a shame, I never expected you to be eliminated in the second round. I was really disappointed."
Karen Yi shrugged helplessly. "I was really looking forward to a good fight with you."
What Karen Yi said was sincere. She had initially come to challenge the rumored rising star of Konoha, White Fang, especially after watching his smooth and graceful battle during the second round. The desire to have a one-on-one battle with Hatake Saku only grew stronger. For that reason, she even turned down the suggestion from Scorched Earth to ambush Might Guy, just to ensure that Hatake Saku would pass the second round.
However, she never expected the Uchiha clan's genjutsu to be so powerful. They had controlled that woman, who seemed to be named Tsunade, without anyone noticing. This was all that foolish Tsunade's fault. Not only did she stand up to challenge the examiner, but she also ended up dragging down her teammate.
"So, what now?"
Hatake Saku's voice was cold, with no signs of embarrassment or anger.
"Are you not going to fight me?"
Karen Yi bluntly stated her intentions.
"The police and Anbu are very busy during the Chūnin Exams. I don't want to cause trouble for the village."
"Afraid you'll lose and the adults won't be able to save you in time?" Karen Yi smiled, teasing him. "Don't worry, I'll be gentle."
Hatake Saku suddenly found this large-chested woman quite annoying.
"No, I just don't want to trouble others with cleaning up your mess," he replied coldly.
With that, Hatake Saku walked past her, but before he could go any further, Karen Yi stepped in his path.
"Move," Hatake Saku said sharply.
"What if I don't?" Karen Yi pushed out her chest, the silhouette of her pale breasts visible through her netted shirt. She teasingly raised an eyebrow. From her perspective, Hatake Saku, despite being a few years younger, looked like a little brother and always wore such a cold expression, much like that brat, Scorched Earth. She found it amusing, especially when he blushed or flustered.
However, to her surprise, Hatake Saku didn't shy away. Instead, he unintentionally showed an expression of distaste.
In truth, Hatake Saku wasn't embarrassed at all; he was more annoyed. Karen Yi had been provoking him, and while he knew this, he also knew that now was not the time to make a scene. If he lashed out at Karen Yi, who knew what kind of chaos it would cause? This would be detrimental to Konoha.
As he had mentioned to Tsunade earlier that morning, once Hatake Saku saw someone as an enemy, he would fight to the death. But since he couldn't go all-out at the moment, he would just let Karen Yi provoke him without responding, which was essentially feeding his opponent moves. He didn't want to encourage the enemy.
Thus, even though Karen Yi had provoked him several times, Hatake Saku simply walked around her and continued forward. But before he could get far, Karen Yi unsheathed her chipped long sword and swung it toward him without hesitation.
...Kira|(<ゝω·)☆...
"So, what happened next?" Tsunade asked, intrigued. She was curious about how the legendary Konoha White Fang handled his enemies, and she also hoped that Karen Yi, the "milk cow," had been easily dealt with by Hatake Saku. If that were the case, the number of people in the third elimination match would be even, and with an odd number of contestants now, it would be quite awkward.
"That's all."
Yes, Tsunade was currently on a break from training, eating her bento, while Hatake Saku was recounting his battle with Karen Yi from Kumo. Just when he was about to reach the climax of the story, he finished it abruptly.
"What do you mean 'that's all'? Shouldn't you have used a finishing move to defeat her?" Tsunade said, clearly irritated. She hated people who stopped their stories halfway.
"She couldn't catch up to me. I just went around her twice and left her in the dust."
In fact, Karen Yi's speed was quite fast, enhanced by her lightning release just like Hatake Saku. But in comparison, she still came up short.
Hatake Saku suspected that her extra weight might have been a factor.
One step ahead, and it was clear that Hatake Saku quickly left Karen Yi far behind in the dust.
"…"
After hearing the full story, Tsunade couldn't help but laugh. Wasn't Hatake Saku supposed to be the legendary "Konoha White Fang," known for making everyone give up their missions just by showing up? Shouldn't he have at least acted a bit more dignified?
(End of Chapter)
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