Yet Shiki Uzumaki couldn't help but feel puzzled—why hadn't he been called to fight yet?
Even Hyuga Ao's followers had already taken their turns, except for Takaya Kosshi who'd run into a tough opponent.
Although at the Ninja Academy most students hadn't mastered any powerful Ninjutsu yet, one's skill in Taijutsu and application of the Three Body Techniques often determined how strong they truly were.
Shiki Uzumaki had to admit—Ao's three followers indeed possessed something worth bragging about.
Watching all those fights got him excited too.
Besides, almost everyone from Examination Area Four had already fought. It was his turn now.
Sakura smiled and said, "Hope you get lucky, Shiki Uzumaki, and face a weak opponent."
"Yeah," Shiki Uzumaki replied. Truth be told, he knew most students here didn't stand a chance against him.
But this innocent, friendly remark was overheard by Hyuga Ao's loyal followers.
Chubby Ida Jouji mocked first, "Hahaha! The top genius in school has sunk so low he must rely on luck to win?"
Pushing up his glasses, Takada Kozo added smugly, "This is shameful! If you faced someone like me, you'd get beaten badly!"
"You guys—!"
Before Shiki Uzumaki could say anything, Sakura had already lost her patience and wanted to scold them.
"What? You're too incompetent but still act cocky? Can't we even speak the truth then?"
A fat face twisted with arrogance, Ida Jouji sneered.
As if trying to recover from their earlier embarrassment,
They argued that their morning defeat had only come because Uzumaki Shiki had been bluffing.
Now that they stood firm, Uzumaki Shiki definitely wouldn't have any way to respond.
After all, he was just a broken shell of a ninja—someone destined never to use Chakra again.
"You're wrong!" Sakura clenched her fists tightly in front of her. "Shiki Uzumaki will crush you both!"
Just as the argument was about to turn into a full-blown fight, someone suddenly bellowed from the examiner's booth—"Uzumaki Shiki!"
Instantly drawing their attention, the examiner paused deliberately as if on purpose, adjusting his glasses before finally announcing slowly,
"Bye!"
What?
He got a bye?
Suddenly, Shiki Uzumaki felt like punching cotton—his strength completely absorbed without effect.
Ida Jouji burst out laughing mockingly, "Hahaha! Truly our lucky genius! Lucky! Never thought you'd actually advance directly to the next round!"
Somewhat stunned, Shiki Uzumaki remained quiet. At that moment, however, Sakura had already lost her temper.
"Damn it! Since you're being like this, I'll personally teach you two a lesson from Shiki Uzumaki!"
With those words, Sakura charged forward, Kunai in hand. Her long record as a top student fueled her confidence.
And hadn't she just won earlier? If she'd beaten other classmates already, surely defeating these two jerks should be no problem?
Yet watching this unfold, Shiki Uzumaki, who'd observed all the previous fights, felt his heart sink—Sakura simply couldn't defeat these two!
Just as someone was about to step in, Ida Jouji had already effortlessly dodged Sakura's kunai.
Even his massive frame moved with incredible agility in that moment.
Then came a heavy kick that sent Sakura crashing to the ground.
The fight ended in an instant, too fast for anyone to react.
Sakura sat there stunned, confusion written all over her face.
Why?
Why did I lose?
Tears instantly welled up in Sakura's eyes.
"Shiki, I'm sorry I couldn't help you."
But Ida Jouji pointed at Sakura and said, "You're clearly just a useless nobody, yet still trying to play hero for others. Do you really think two nobodies helping each other can achieve anything?"
Bang!!!
A terrifying impact echoed through the area.
It made practically everyone shiver involuntarily, quickly shifting their gaze toward where the sound came from.
What on earth happened?!
Following that loud noise, Ida Jouji's massive body flew across the air and slammed into a wall.
All mocking voices vanished in an instant. Moments later, people in the Fourth Examination Area finally began to react.
Their eyes turned toward Shiki, who was still holding his kicking pose.
"Sakura, are you okay?"
Chapter 62 Awaiting Hope
Sakura stayed frozen in place, tears still clinging to her lashes, but the feeling of unfairness was gone.
She never expected Shiki Uzumaki to be this powerful. Wasn't he gravely injured?
How could he still do this?
Shocked silence held for just a moment before murmurs began to ripple through the crowd.
"What just happened?"
"Didn't they say Shiki was already severely injured?"
"This strength is truly incredible!"
From nearly every person's mouth came astonished exclamations.
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