With the approaching of the Chunin Exam, ambitious young Genin who were interested in participating began to practice more diligently on a daily basis.
There are public test fields in Konoha, but the number is very limited. Therefore, the various Martial Arts Halls in Konoha have become the main training place for young Genin.
Kirito is a shop assistant at Tian Tian's weapon store, and Tian Tian also operates a sizable Martial Arts Hall. Because the flow of people coming and going to the Martial Arts Hall has increased recently, the Martial Arts Hall is understaffed, so the owner temporarily put some manpower from other places in the Martial Arts Hall.
Kirito is one of the people who mobilized this manpower.
Since it was a martial arts dojo, battles were naturally indispensable. The surrounding three-meter-high cloisters were set up as viewing areas for guests to observe the battles in the dojo.
Kirito was wearing the blue martial arts uniform of the dojo. He was watching the young people sweating profusely on the dojo from afar.
On the Dojo, the simulation between the ninjas was quite bold.
Among them, the one that caught Kirito's attention was the one on the upper left corner of the dojo. There was a petite girl with short, grayish-blue hair and a pair of silver-white eyes that caught his attention.
The girl was the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hinata. However, standing opposite her was a slightly older girl with short hair.
The two of them began to practice close combat techniques.
He didn't use brute force, but instead used smooth and elegant techniques to neutralize his opponent's attack.
The seemingly petite Hinata seemed to have some strength left.
The audience's eyes were almost attracted by her skills.
However, there was an exception at this time.
And it was right next to her.
Just as Hinata won the game and saluted her opponent, a dissatisfied snort came from beside her.
She saw a young boy of sixteen or seventeen years old who walked directly to the platform where Hinata was. He was short, probably about the same age as Kirito, but his body was as strong as a spring.
The young boy's eyes revealed a beast-like gaze, and his cheeks were painted with red special oil paint.
Hinata was slightly surprised at first and asked tentatively. "Are you … Kiba?"
"Oh ~ You have good eyes."
The man's tone wasn't good, obviously he was looking for trouble. "Yes, my name is Inuzuka, I'm from Konoha's Inuzuka Clan."
"Lady of the Hyuga Clan, I remember that you and my arrogant younger brother Inuzuka are in the same group, right?" Although he said that he was a member of the same group, his tone didn't sound like a good person.
Hinata frowned and asked, "What's the matter, Senpai?"
She was smart enough to figure out that the clansman of Ivory in front of her didn't seem to have a good relationship with Ivory. Now, he was looking for trouble with her, Ivory's companion.
Inuzuka shook his arm, and the corner of his mouth outlined a cold smile, "Young Lady of the Hyuga Clan, is it interesting to practice alone?"
The girl who was Hinata's opponent couldn't help but change her expression. She was just practicing with Hinata, but Inuzuka's words made it clear that she wasn't even qualified to be a sparring opponent.
Just as she was about to open her mouth to refute, she was suddenly glared at by Cang Chi with killing intent. Instantly, she was so frightened that her beautiful face turned pale, and she didn't dare to say anything.
"Trash, get out of here!"
Inuzuka glared at the girl mercilessly. The latter's face turned red, and she couldn't bear the humiliation and turned to run away.
Then Inuzuka locked his eyes on Hinata and said in a strange tone, "Senpai, I participated in the Chunin Exam last time, and I'm very happy to guide the younger generation."
"…" The timid Hinata, on the one hand, was afraid of the other's malice, and on the other hand, the other was Ivory's clansman. She didn't want to be hostile with him, so she slowly opened her mouth. "No need, Senpai, if there's nothing else, I will leave first …" Hinata chose to retreat and was about to turn away.
However, at this moment, two people walked out from behind Inuzuka and quickly walked in front of Hinata, blocking the latter's retreat. The three of them looked at Hinata with a playful smile.
"Guh …" Hinata clenched her fists, resisting the fear in her heart, and said in a deep voice, "Senpai, what do you mean by this?"
"Nothing."
Inuzuka spread out his hands with a sinister look, "Lady Hyuga, I heard that you are preparing to participate in this Chunin Exam, right?
As Senpai, how can we not guide the lovely younger generation?
Don't you think so? "
"Yes, yes." The other two people surrounding Hinata were probably Inuzuka's companions.
After that, the three of them surrounded Hinata without moving. If she didn't agree, they wouldn't let her go easily.
Hinata was the Lady of the Hyuga Clan. Although she was weak and easy to bully, no one dared to bully her because of the Hyuga Clan behind her. But Inuzuka was different. The Inuzuka Clan behind him was a famous Clan in Konoha. Although it was worse than the Hyuga Clan, after all, the fight between the younger generation wouldn't involve high-level disputes. Therefore, Inuzuka was fearless.
He didn't have any grievances with Hinata, but his relationship with the Patriarch's Clan was very bad. In addition, he liked to stir up trouble, so he stared at Hinata on a whim.
Hinata, who was surrounded in the middle, couldn't advance or retreat. Her eyes were misty, and she looked a little helpless. It's not that she was really afraid of Inuzuka, but probably because she didn't have enough momentum, and she didn't want to have a conflict with the Patriarch.
The surrounding audience also looked like they were watching a good show. The children of the Hyuga Clan have always been arrogant, so among the younger generation, they didn't like the Hyuga Clan. Therefore, when they saw Hinata being surrounded, not only did they not help, but they also looked like they were gloating.
She gritted her teeth, and just when she didn't know what to do.
"What's the matter?
Lady of the Hyuga Clan.
Are you looking down on us Senpai by not speaking? "
One of Inuzuka's companions impatiently reached out to grab Hinata's shoulder.
Hinata's face changed, her hands clenched, and she was about to resist. However, at this moment, a figure appeared in front of her. This figure was very familiar.
Her eyes widened slightly, and she subconsciously said, "Brother Kirito?"
"Who is it?" The hand that reached out to Hinata was caught, and the one who stood in front of him was Kirito.
"The staff of the Martial Hall."
Kirito said indifferently, "Senpai, according to the rules of the dojo, you can only fight if both sides agree to it."
"Is that so?" Inuzuka looked coldly at Kirito in front of him, "What if someone wants to break the rules?"
Kirito smiled slightly, "Then I have to ask him to leave."