novel-bin Chapter 366 Are you kidding me?
Chapter 366 Are you kidding me?
"Did we...we won?"
In the stands, everyone rubbed their eyes in disbelief.
In the center of the arena.
Matt Kai remained in the swinging stance, panting heavily.
The green chakra aura around him gradually dissipated, and the side effects of the Eight Gates Released Formation surged forth like a tidal wave. The intense pain caused his legs to buckle, and he collapsed to his knees.
"Huff... huff..."
Kai braced himself against the ground with his nunchucks, trying his best not to fall, his eyes fixed on Killer Bee in the distance.
"Cough...cough cough..."
Just then, a weak cough broke the silence.
Kirabi struggled to get up from the ground.
His sunglasses were broken, a large bump was swollen on his left cheek, and blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Although he lost the power of the Eight-Tails and was hit hard with a stick, Killer Bee's strong physique allowed him to maintain a sliver of consciousness.
Killer Bee spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva and looked at Gai, who was kneeling on one knee.
He neither drew his sword nor released any more chakra.
"It really hurts so much!"
Killer Bee rubbed his swollen cheeks. His usually cynical eyes held no anger or resentment, but rather a sense of exhilarating satisfaction.
"Without the Eight-Tails' chakra, he's fighting purely with his body..."
"It's been a long time... a very long time since I've felt this good after being beaten."
Killer Bee gave Kai a thumbs up.
"Matt Kai, right? Those two sticks of yours are pretty powerful!"
"You won today! I look forward to our next battle!"
After saying that, Killer Bee's legs went weak, and he finally couldn't hold on any longer, lying face up on the ring and completely losing consciousness.
But a satisfied smile still lingered on the corner of his mouth.
"Konoha Village, Might Guy, wins!"
The examiner, Sakumo Hatake, spoke.
The Konoha Dome erupted in cheers, with the audience shouting wildly, the sound almost lifting the roof off.
"We won! We really won!"
"Long live Konoha! Long live youth!"
"Those nunchucks are so cool! I want to buy one too!"
"Yeah, it's so cool! Where can I buy it?"
"I want to learn nunchaku too!"
The audience cheered wildly, for this spectacular taijutsu duel, and for the Konoha genin who had created a miracle.
"Well done, Kai!" Obito excitedly waved his fist.
Kakashi looked at the green-clad boy on the stage, who was swaying precariously but still flashing a bright smile, and a hint of approval and respect flashed in his eyes.
"Is this what youth is...? What a troublesome rival."
The Fourth Raikage, A, stared intently at the screen, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
Although we lost, and although we lost the power of the Eight-Tails.
But looking at Killer Bee's satisfied smile at the end, he couldn't bring himself to vent his anger.
"Hmph... brat, you're not as skilled as me. Go back and train hard!"
Ai snorted, turned around and sat back on the sofa, taking a big gulp of wine in silence.
Meanwhile, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was smiling as he smoked his pipe, watching Toru Nishikawa on the commentary stage frantically promoting "Might Guy's nunchucks."
On the commentary stand, Nishikawa Tetsu looked at the boiling audience, reached out and pressed the miniature communicator hidden in his collar, and spoke in a low voice:
"Yoshida, contact the head of the research institute and the factory. There were no plans to mass-produce nunchucks before, but Kai's promotion this time has been extremely successful. Judging from the audience's reaction, the sales of this thing are definitely guaranteed. You must set up the production line for me tonight, with two specifications: a training version and a combat version. All major ninja tool stores must be stocked by tomorrow morning."
After giving his instructions, Nishikawa Tetsuya released the communicator, picked up the microphone, and his loud voice resounded throughout the venue:
"Ladies and gentlemen! Might Guy's Youthful Dragon Nunchaku perfectly embodies the ultimate in offense and defense! Want to own the same weapon and experience the weight of youth? It will be available soon at various ninja tool shops in Konoha! Please stay tuned!"
Medical personnel pushed stretchers onto the stage and carried the unconscious Killer Bee and the exhausted Might Guy off the ring.
The ninjas from the arena repair team quickly entered the arena and began to repair the cracks in the arena.
Nishikawa Tetsu looked at the busy arena and raised the microphone again.
"The next match is also very interesting, with Konoha Research Institute's Sasori facing off against the Uchiha genius Obito Uchiha."
"However, before the next exciting match begins, let's take a short break. The successful hosting of this event would not have been possible without the strong support of our sponsors."
"Thanks to Konoha Peace Corporation for providing comprehensive security services, to Konoha Electric Power and Home Appliance Service Company for providing the venue's air conditioning and lighting equipment, and to Konoha Gym for providing post-match recovery packs for the athletes. We also thank Kadokawa Bookstore, Tenshio Ninja Tool Shop, and Nara Health Tea for their exclusive sponsorship of this tournament."
The images on the large screen then switched, and began to play promotional videos of various businesses in a loop.
After GG, Nishikawa Tetsu looked around the stands and excitedly announced, "Ladies and gentlemen! I've just received some big news!"
"Any audience member holding a ticket stub for this final match can enjoy a 12% discount when making any purchases at Konoha Star City or Konoha Mansho Town by presenting their ticket stub at checkout."
Some viewers who had previously scoffed at GG immediately joined the crowd in cheering upon hearing the news, as this was a genuine discount compared to the previous GG.
Nishikawa Tetsu gestured, his expression turning serious as he faced the VIP seats: "This benefit was hard-won. It was a solution that the Third Hokage, in gratitude for everyone's enthusiasm, argued vehemently with the Ministry of Finance in the conference room, ultimately securing it for you all."
The audience erupted in applause, and tens of thousands of eyes turned to the VIP seats.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, waved to the audience around him with a kind smile.
The air in the VIP section was somewhat stagnant.
The Fourth Raikage, A, crossed his arms and let out a muffled snort.
The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, stared at the teacup, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
Chiyo sat on the sofa, her eyelids drooping, her fingers tracing the lines of her cane.
All the industrial funds and revenue of Konoha Starlight City and Konoha Mansho Town belong to the Konoha Village Finance Department, and Nishikawa Tetsu, as the Vice Minister of Finance, is directly under the Hokage's jurisdiction.
The Third Hokage slammed his fist on the table and argued vehemently with the Ministry of Finance.
Are you kidding me?