At Itsuki's reminder, Guy had entered the arena early to rescue Rock Lee and prevent him from being seriously injured.
However, with Guy's intervention, even if Lee hadn't admitted defeat, he had already lost.
Exhausted and devastated by his inability to defeat Gaara, Lee had fallen into a coma.
Even though Itsuki helped heal his injuries, Lee still did not wake up.
It seemed that the psychological pressure was too great, and subconsciously, he wanted to escape from reality.
"Just let him rest for a while," Itsuki said as he checked him, speaking to Guy who looked worried. "Don't worry, his body is fine, but later you'll need to help him relieve his mental stress."
Hearing this, Guy finally relaxed and said through tears, "Youth comes with success and failure. Only by accepting it calmly can one truly grow. What a fool he is!"
"I don't even know who taught him to be like this!" Kakashi complained.
Lee reminded him of Guy in his youth—heartless, stubborn, and determined.
Itsuki smiled. "That's not true. Lee genuinely wanted everyone's approval. Even in defeat, his strength and determination were fully displayed. He lost with honor, at least in my eyes."
"Exactly!" Naruto folded his arms, nodding repeatedly. "Thick Eyebrows is really strong, only slightly weaker than me. It's a pity he lost, but Kiba, who also lost, is still fine, isn't he?"
"Naruto! Don't forget about me! I'll beat you up now! This time I'll guard against your farting!" Kiba roared angrily.
What was wrong with this guy's brain?
"Who's afraid of who? Don't forget, you lost to me!" Naruto said arrogantly. Having won once, he felt unstoppable.
If he could win once, he could win again. The first time had some luck involved, but the next victory would be easier.
"Enough arguing!" Sakura appeared, punching both of them lightly. She then went to Lee and wiped his face with a wet towel.
After all, when Sasuke had been attacked by Orochimaru in the Forest of Death, some Sound Ninja had provoked him.
Rock Lee had helped them back then, so it was only right to take care of him now.
It was worth noting that Sakura, being much stronger than in the original story, did not need to cut her hair to strengthen her resolve, so she still had long hair.
"Lee!" Guy said through tears, "You've already proved yourself. Everyone supports your youth. Losing a match isn't the end. You can win next time. Don't worry, I'll supervise your training and make you even stronger!"
Lee, still in a coma, had two lines of tears sliding down his face, but only Sakura noticed as she wiped his face.
Meanwhile, the contestants for the seventh match were announced:
Hinata Hyuga VS Misumi Tsurugi.
Misumi Tsurugi was on the same team as Kabuto Yakushi and Yoroi Akado.
He was a young man in his twenties with round-rimmed glasses and a long mask covering his face.
He was a spy sent by Orochimaru to Konoha and specialized in soft-body techniques.
His body could stretch and bend like rubber, somewhat similar to Luffy, though less perverted.
This ability could make him tough for physical fighters, but unfortunately for him, he faced a member of the Hyuga clan.
With her Byakugan and Gentle Fist, Hinata naturally countered his powers.
Hinata didn't even need her special techniques. She simply rolled her eyes and pressed acupoints at close range.
Of course, Misumi Tsurugi was strong, but he had no long-range attacks.
To strike, he had to approach, which only allowed Hinata to incapacitate him before he could act.
In the end, Misumi Tsurugi lost the match completely. It was a crushing defeat with no chance of recovery.
"Hinata, well done!" Sakura shouted in support.
Hinata pursed her lips, a happy expression spreading across her face after the referee announced her victory.
She had won with honor. It was clear she had grown stronger.
She couldn't help but glance at Itsuki. Seeing her gaze, he waved and smiled at her.
Hinata blushed and returned the smile.
Yes, all of this was thanks to Itsuki. Through the chat group, she had changed, and now her dream had been realized. She wanted to find a way to repay him.
To outsiders, the battle seemed ordinary and not very exciting.
But Neji Hyuga found Hinata's satisfied smile, caused by her victory, extremely annoying.
"Miss Hinata, so leisurely! Are you carried away by defeating that small-time opponent?" Neji muttered, irritated, though he didn't know why he felt so annoyed.
Soon, Neji's name appeared on the electronic screen, signaling the next match:
Eighth Match: Hyuga Neji VS Aburame Shino.
The back-to-back appearance of two Hyuga clan members drew extra attention. Sharing the same surname suggested some relation.
Even though Hinata's last match was unremarkable, her Byakugan and Gentle Fist had impressed everyone.
Neji, however, looked far stronger, making the crowd even more excited.
As for his opponent… who was he? Shino? Most had no impression of him.
He seemed like a minor character. This match might not last long.
"Sure enough, everyone's attention is elsewhere!" Shino muttered, glancing at the audience, hands in his pockets as he walked down the stairs silently.
"Hey, Shino, don't lose!" Kiba shouted from the stands.
"Woof! Woof! Woof!" Akamaru barked in agreement.
Shino's lips curled slightly under his high collar—someone had noticed him.
As Shino and Neji faced each other in the arena, the referee quickly announced the start of the match.
Neither of them moved.
"Give up! You're no match for me!" Neji said expressionlessly.
He had planned to wait for Shino to make the first move, then counter. But Shino showed no intention of attacking.
"The Hyuga family's power is certainly a restraint," Shino said calmly, hands still in his pockets.
"If you want to know why, there are members of the Hyuga clan in my team, so I understand it well."
Mentioning Hinata, Neji's expression instantly changed, eyes cold.
Shino noted this subtle hostility.
Hinata had never told Shino about her relationship with Neji, and Shino had never inquired.
Now he casually mentioned her to confirm his assumptions.
Unexpectedly, hearing her name, Neji's restrained hostility surged. He even rolled his eyes.
"Through these eyes, I can confirm: you cannot be my opponent!" Neji's voice lowered, radiating coldness.
"This is just a game. There's no hatred between us. I don't want to hurt you, so…"
"I'm warning you one last time—give up and admit defeat. You can't beat me, so don't waste your time!"
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