It's not just them who are shocked.
Takumi was also utterly stunned.
His mouth hung so wide open you could easily fit a lightbulb in it.
'Damn, this Incredible Luck talent is just too ruthless!'
'He was clearly a talentless nobody, a background character.'
'On the battlefield, he'd be cannon fodder.'
'But he actually managed to dodge all of Haku's attacks through a series of unbelievable maneuvers.'
'He even dodged attacks just by standing still, because Haku's own predictions would miss!'
'This is just too slick...'
Takumi couldn't help but sigh, then continued the simulation.
[After some back and forth, Haku concedes.]
[Because he used all his techniques and methods, even ran out of needles, and still couldn't hit you!]
[He believes you are a hidden expert, your strength even surpassing Kakashi's.]
[Finally, when Kakashi gains the upper hand and is about to kill Zabuza with the Raikiri, Haku suddenly appears, blocking the path and dying by Kakashi's hand.]
[Sasuke and Naruto are severely injured, while you remain completely unharmed.]
[Zabuza, witnessing Haku die in his arms, is deeply shaken.]
[Zabuza's employer, the merchant Gato, appears with his men, insults Haku's corpse, and is killed by a desperate Zabuza.]
[After completing the mission in the Land of Waves, Team 7 reaps rich rewards: combat experience, skills, Chakra Control.]
[Except for you. You're still just a background character.]
'True.'
He basically didn't participate in the main fight.
He slacked off and didn't go when the others were learning Chakra Control.
He went in one way.
He came back the exact same way.
[After receiving the payment from the Hokage Tower, Sasuke becomes interested in you. He believes you dodged Haku's attacks due to skill.]
[Although you explain it was just luck, Sasuke doesn't believe it.]
[He says he wants to find an opportunity to spar with you.]
'Anyone seeing that wouldn't think it was just luck, right?'
It had reached a level that was bizarre and unbelievable, beyond comprehension.
[The Chunin Exams are approaching. Kakashi registers you.]
[The night before the exams, you can't sleep, thinking about all the things that will happen during them.]
[The next day, in the first exam hall, you can't resist sleepiness and fall into a deep sleep.]
[Many people talk about you, but you don't hear any of it.]
[When you wake up, you find Naruto has already raised his hand and passed the extra question test. You follow along and pass the first exam.]
'Damn, passing by sleeping?'
'Students everywhere would be jealous.'
[During the second exam, you stick close to your team but gradually start feeling unwell.]
[Before even venturing deep into the Forest of Death, your team is immediately attacked by Orochimaru disguised as a Kusagakure's Shinobi.]
[Sasuke is paralyzed by Orochimaru's killing intent.]
[Naruto uses the words Sasuke mocked him with back in the Land of Waves mission against Sasuke, snapping him out of it.]
[You, however, feel your head getting dizzier and heavier.]
[Just as you are about to be attacked by Orochimaru, you step on a poisonous thorn, your consciousness blurs, and you fall from the tree, landing right in a clump of grass, completely passing out.]
Reading this, Takumi's heart tightened again.
'Although he survived Orochimaru's attack, once unconscious, how would he face further assaults?'
[Despite resisting fiercely, the difference in strength is too great.]
[Sasuke receives the Cursed Seal of Heaven, Naruto has the Kyubi's Chakra sealed by Orochimaru's Five Elements Seal, and both fall unconscious.]
[You, however, passed out in a different way and basically sustained no injuries.]
[Only Sakura is left alone to care for three unconscious men.]
'You really had it rough, Sakura.'
Takumi breathed a sigh of relief.
He felt sympathy for Sakura's situation.
[Later, attacked by Otogakure's Shinobi, Sasuke wakes up midway and uses the Cursed Seal's power to crush the Otogakure's Shinobi.]
[After Sakura's careful nursing, you and Naruto regain consciousness.]
[With Kabuto's help, you successfully defeat three Amegakure's Shinobi and obtain the scroll needed to pass the exam.]
'Yakushi Kabuto.'
'This was a figure worth noting.'
Takumi's expression became more serious.
His good luck, while it could ensure he wasn't injured, couldn't guarantee he wouldn't be noticed!
Especially by someone like Kabuto, who was sharp-minded. He might just discover his lucky trait and take an interest.
[You are aware of Kabuto's hidden identity and maintain a certain distance.]
[Preliminary matches for the third round began.]
[You are matched against Hinata.]
[You step onto the field with a bitter face, because you know you absolutely cannot be Hinata's opponent, even if she goes easy on you.]
[But the people in the stands, especially Sasuke, don't think so.]
["Hmph, about time to show your true strength, right?" Sasuke snorts confidently.]
["Huh? What strength does Takumi have? Isn't he a dead-last like me?" Naruto looks confused.]
["Just watch. Takumi isn't as weak as he appears. Those are the movements only a true expert can make." Sasuke still thinks he understands.]
'Damn, this Sasuke, is he directly deifying me?'
Looking at Sasuke who seemed to have figured something out, Takumi was somewhat speechless.
But, he can't blame Sasuke!
After all, so far, every crisis he encountered was resolved safely.
It was hard not to suspect the simulated him was just pretending to be weak!
Taking a sip of water, Takumi looked forward to how this would develop.
[The fight begins.]
[Hinata knows your strength and is embarrassed to use her full power. She sincerely hopes you will fight her with all your might to avoid getting hurt.]
[You nod with a bitter face, then grit your teeth and charge.]
[Hinata assumes a stance, waiting for your approach.]
[However, just as you reach Hinata, a small protruding stone on the ground trips you.]
[Hinata, seeing you trip, instinctively pulls her punch, but the next second, she is flustered and panicked as you tackle her to the ground.]
[Coincidentally, as you fall, your mouth happens to meet Hinata's.]
[You kiss Hinata.]
[The entire arena erupts!]
[When you get up with an apologetic look, Hinata is already bright red and has fainted.]
[You are declared the winner.]
[Sasuke wears his typical arrogant expression: "See, I told you. This guy is something else... I must spar with Takumi once."]
And outside the simulation,
"Pfft!"
Takumi spat out on the spot.
"Damn, that works?"
'This development...'
Takumi rubbed his chin.
It was unexpected, for sure.
But what he found unexpected was different from the outcome.
He thought he'd just avoid Hinata's attack this way.
He never expected to win directly.
And in this manner on top of that.
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