Chapter 14: Dizziness Is Normal
In a flash, it was the end of the school day.
Usually, the classroom would empty the moment the bell rang, but today, a third of the students remained.
They had heard about Sarutobi Asuma and Hoshikawa's duel, so they specifically stayed to watch.
Many were quite curious about this battle.
It was a topic of conversation.
Sarutobi Asuma, the Hokage's son, was considered one of the recognized geniuses.
Although not as famous as Kakashi Hatake, he was quite well-known in the class.
Hoshikawa, a transfer student, was largely unremarkable in most people's minds.
Since enrolling, he had seemed plain, causing no trouble and not standing out.
"Kakashi, who do you think will win?"
Rin Nohara looked at Sarutobi Asuma and Hoshikawa in the arena, asking curiously.
"I don't know."
Kakashi Hatake shook his head.
"Asuma will definitely win!"
Obito Uchiha interjected, "He's the Hokage-sama's son!"
"Not necessarily."
Kakashi Hatake felt Hoshikawa was too calm, as if victory was already assured.
"Then shall we make a bet?"
Obito Uchiha's eyes swiveled, and he asked.
"What kind of bet?"
Kakashi Hatake paused, saying, "If it's another duel, then no thanks."
"Hmph, it's not."
Obito Uchiha glanced at Rin Nohara and said, "Whoever wins treats Rin to a meal."
"Why am I the one being treated?"
Rin Nohara blinked and asked.
"Uh..."
Obito Uchiha's face flushed as she stared at him; for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
"I accept."
Kakashi Hatake said indifferently.
"Excellent!"
Obito Uchiha's spirits immediately lifted.
Was his long-awaited world of just the two of them finally coming?
"You two are impossible."
Rin Nohara smiled helplessly.
She was already used to the rivalry between her two friends.
Although it usually ended with Obito Uchiha's defeat, this time he might actually win.
She also thought Sarutobi Asuma had a better chance.
As a ninja from a civilian background, Rin Nohara clearly understood the advantages of ninja clans.
Sarutobi Asuma in the arena frowned slightly.
He disliked nothing more than being called the Hokage's son.
No matter how great that man was, what did it have to do with him?
"Remember, it's Sarutobi Asuma who defeated you!"
Sarutobi Asuma looked at Hoshikawa and said loudly.
"..."
Hoshikawa's mouth twitched slightly.
His old habit of feeling embarrassed for others was acting up again.
What kind of chuunibyou declaration was that?
But for five or six-year-old children, it was just right.
The surrounding students grew excited, each staring intently at them.
"Come on!"
Sarutobi Asuma raised both hands, enjoying the attention of being in the spotlight.
Hoshikawa calmly made the confrontation seal.
This was an essential part of ninja sparring.
Sarutobi Asuma did the same.
As the confrontation seal was completed, he stood in place and directly flung out two shuriken.
One after the other, at tricky angles, heading straight for Hoshikawa's vital points.
It was worth noting that since it was a spar, they were using wooden ninja tools.
The sound of cutting air rang out.
Hoshikawa's response was also two shuriken.
The shuriken collided with each other.
Sarutobi Asuma's two shuriken were knocked to the ground.
But the remaining two shuriken continued their trajectory with undiminished momentum.
"How is that possible?"
Sarutobi Asuma was incredulous.
He clearly remembered that a week ago, Hoshikawa couldn't even hit the bullseye in the ninja tool throwing class.
And now he could even knock down his shuriken?
This indicated that Hoshikawa's technique and power were superior to his.
What kind of improvement speed was this?
Although Sarutobi Asuma was shocked, his hands were not slow, quickly forming hand seals.
Substitution Jutsu!
Smoke billowed.
His body shifted to the left.
The two shuriken disappeared into the smoke.
Only two thudding sounds were heard.
A wooden log remained in place, helping Sarutobi Asuma block the shuriken.
The essence of the Substitution Jutsu was misdirection.
If the proficiency was high enough, it could almost look like a space-time ninjutsu.
"Your shuriken are good, but this is the end, Hoshikawa."
Sarutobi Asuma glanced at Kurenai Yūhi at the side of the field and said in a low voice.
His plan was to win in one strike.
Time had already been wasted; if it dragged on for too long, winning wouldn't save his face.
Fighting a transfer student who had been enrolled for only a week to a standstill was embarrassing.
Body Flicker Technique!
Chakra gathered around Sarutobi Asuma's feet, and his speed suddenly increased.
He leaned forward, attacking Hoshikawa, while his right hand gripped a kunai.
The distance between the two rapidly shortened.
"Move, Hoshikawa!"
Kurenai Yūhi looked at Hoshikawa, who remained still, her small face filled with worry.
"He must be scared stiff!"
Obito Uchiha shook his head and said, "He hasn't learned the Three Basic Jutsu; the outcome is already decided."
Just then, Hoshikawa quickly formed hand seals.
However, after the hand seals were completed, nothing happened, as if the casting had failed.
Obito Uchiha was about to speak when a confused expression suddenly appeared on his face.
Because Sarutobi Asuma had stopped.
"It's a genjutsu."
Kakashi Hatake's eyes slightly brightened, and he said, "The outcome is indeed decided."
"Genjutsu?"
Obito Uchiha couldn't help but be stunned.
The other students, lacking Kakashi Hatake's insight, looked at each other, not knowing what had happened.
Switching to Sarutobi Asuma's perspective.
He saw Hoshikawa forming hand seals and preparing his defense.
But when nothing happened, he couldn't help but smile.
Failing to cast ninjutsu was a common occurrence for beginners.
Clearly, Hoshikawa's proficiency wasn't enough.
"You lose!"
Sarutobi Asuma reached him and thrust out the kunai in his hand.
But the next second, it suddenly missed.
"What's going on?"
Sarutobi Asuma instinctively turned his head and saw Hoshikawa behind him.
How did he dodge just now?
He couldn't help but frown.
"You absolutely cannot dodge this jutsu!"
Sarutobi Asuma simply put away his kunai and clapped his hands together.
Wind Release: Violent Wind Palm!
Chakra transformed into a violent wind, scraping towards Hoshikawa at an extremely high speed.
"Impossible!"
Sarutobi Asuma's pupils contracted sharply.
Hoshikawa dodged again.
Wind Release was known for its speed and sharpness; let alone academy students, even Genin would find it hard to react.
"I don't believe it!"
Sarutobi Asuma immediately formed hand seals.
Wind Release: Violent Wind Palm appeared once more.
But it was still useless.
Sarutobi Asuma instinctively gritted his teeth, and a wave of dizziness washed over him.
Continuous use of Wind Release rapidly depleted his chakra.
He looked at Hoshikawa, who stood quietly not far away, filled with confusion.
It was as if he had fallen into a genjutsu.
Huh?
Genjutsu?
Sarutobi Asuma suddenly realized.
But he didn't know how to dispel the genjutsu.
They hadn't taught him!
His tutor hadn't anticipated that he would encounter a genjutsu ninja in his first year.
For a moment, Sarutobi Asuma was awkwardly frozen in place.
Hoshikawa slowly walked forward.
He had cast Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique.
It could make people see their greatest fears.
And Sarutobi Asuma's greatest fear right now was losing to him.
The genjutsu was canceled.
Sarutobi Asuma opened his eyes and saw a kunai at his neck.
"Are you okay?"
Hoshikawa put away his kunai and asked.
"..."
Sarutobi Asuma was immediately choked with indignation, his chest heaving, looking as if he was about to faint.
"Take a deep breath. Dizziness is normal."
Hoshikawa said calmly, "You used too much ninjutsu."
"You!"
Sarutobi Asuma raised his hand, trembling, pointing at him.
Despite being words of concern, for some reason, he only felt his blood boiling.
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