The assessment is still proceeding in an orderly manner.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was the turn of number 25, Hatake Kaede.
He stood in a corner of the training field, quietly waiting for his assessment to begin.
The examiner in charge of assessing Hatake Kaede was a purple-haired female ninja.She was tall and carried a long ninja sword, and she looked very capable.
When Hatake Kaede walked to the center of the training field and assumed his ready stance, the referee shouted loudly, "The assessment begins!"
The purple-haired female ninja smiled slightly and said to Hatake Kaede, "Little brother, your two companions are both very strong.I think as their companion, your strength must be just as good.So, I'll have to go all out!"
Before she finished speaking, her hands moved with lightning speed, forming hand seals.
"Shadow Clone Technique!" As she finished speaking, a thick cloud of smoke suddenly rose up, enveloping her entirely.
After the smoke cleared, two identical figures appeared on the left and right sides of the female ninja.
"Konoha Style: Dance of the Crescent Moon!"
With this angry shout, the three men, like ghosts, instantly drew their long swords simultaneously.The swords flashed, and they became three afterimages, rushing towards Hatake Kaede from the left, top, and right like shooting stars, aiming straight for his vital points.
This move was incredibly fast, like lightning, leaving no room for reaction.Moreover, the three figures moved in perfect unison, blocking all possible escape routes for Hatake Kaede.
However, facing such a fierce attack, Hatake Kaede showed no fear.His figure flashed like lightning, transforming into a streak of purple lightning and disappearing from the spot at an astonishing speed.
The next moment, Hatake Kaede's figure appeared behind the three of them like a ghost.His movements were as fast as lightning, making it impossible for anyone to see his figure clearly.
"Hatake Style: Thunder Moon Slash!" Hatake Kaede roared, swiftly drawing the short sword he was carrying on his back.
In an instant, purple lightning, as if summoned by him, coiled around the short sword in his hand, emitting a chilling energy fluctuation.
Immediately afterwards, Hatake Kaede swung his short sword without hesitation.A purple arc of lightning, like a bolt of lightning slicing through the night sky, suddenly appeared in the air and slashed forward with unparalleled power.
This lightning arc was extremely fast and incredibly powerful, unlike anything a genin could possibly execute.
Upon seeing this, the purple-haired female ninja was greatly alarmed.It was too late to dodge, so she could only forcefully gather her strength and barely manage to sidestep Hatake Kaede's fatal blow.
However, despite her best efforts, she was still grazed by the blade, and a sharp pain nearly made her lose her balance.
The two shadow clones beside them were not so lucky.They didn't have time to react at all before they were directly cut by the blade and instantly turned into two wisps of smoke, dissipating into the air.
The purple-haired female ninja, having failed in her first attack, gritted her teeth, gripped her long sword tightly with both hands, and then leaped into the air like a nimble swallow.
In the air, the purple-haired female ninja wielded her long sword incessantly, the blade gleaming with a cold light, leaving behind a series of dazzling afterimages.These afterimages were like ghosts, making it difficult to distinguish which was the real blade.
"Konoha Style: Oborozukiyo!"
With a sharp shout from the purple-haired female ninja, she channeled all her power into the long sword in her hand, then swung it fiercely.Countless sword lights poured down like a torrential rain, sweeping across the sky and sweeping towards Hatake Kaede below.
To others, the blade of light was indistinguishable from reality, like a shooting star in the night sky, making it impossible to discern its true trajectory.
However, with his increasingly powerful mental perception, Hatake Kaede clearly captured every subtle change in the flash of the blade.
His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on the real ninja sword amidst the flashing blades.
"clang!"
A crisp clanging sound rang out as Hatake Kaede swiftly swung his short sword forward, instantly colliding fiercely with the purple-haired female ninja's sword.
In an instant, blades clashed and sparks flew.
Amidst the dazzling display of swordplay, Hatake Kaede moved like a ghost, blocking each of the female ninja's attacks with astonishing speed and precision.
The female ninja was clearly astonished by Hatake Kaede's reaction speed; she stared wide-eyed at the child in front of her in disbelief.
In the brief moment she was momentarily stunned, Hatake Kaede seized this fleeting opportunity.
A slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips, and at the same time, a dazzling purple lightning bolt suddenly erupted from the longsword in his hand.This lightning bolt, like a nimble purple snake, spread rapidly along the ninja sword with lightning speed.
In the blink of an eye, the purple lightning, like a surging current, traveled along the female ninja's arm and spread throughout her body.The female ninja felt a tingling sensation all over her body, as if she were being bitten by a million ants at the same time, and instantly lost control of her body.
"Purple Lightning - Thunder Stream!"
With a low shout from Hatake Kaede, the purple lightning intensified, enveloping the female ninja completely.The female ninja was paralyzed by the electricity, unable to move, and utterly unable to control her body.
By the time the female ninja came to her senses, Hatake Kaede had already placed a short sword against her neck.
The outcome was decided, and the entire arena fell silent.Seeing this, the referee announced without hesitation, "Number 25 wins!"
Upon hearing that he had won, Hatake Kaede's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
He sheathed his short sword, and at the same time, his fighting spirit quickly faded, replaced by a sense of ease and.confidence.
With a smile, Hatake Kaede's gaze fell upon the female ninja before him.He said to her with a smile, "Sister, you must be an ANBU ninja!I never expected that such a beautiful sister like you would be serving as an examiner for the Chunin Exams."
His voice was clear and bright, with a hint of teasing.
Despite being so directly exposed by Hatake Kaede, the purple-haired female ninja didn't feel embarrassed at all.On the contrary, her smile became even brighter.
She chuckled softly and said, "Hehe, little brother, you're quite clever.But how did you know your sister is an ANBU ninja?"
Hatake Kaede rolled his, bored expression, seemingly unconcerned about the question.He pointed a finger directly at the female ninja's arm and said, "Isn't it obvious?Sister, you have the ANBU insignia on your arm."
The female ninja then realized that the flash of light from the blade had torn the clothes on her arm, revealing the hidden tattoos underneath.
She dusted herself off, stood up, and stared intently at Hatake Kaede, a hint of surprise and admiration flashing in her eyes.
"Little brother, your strength is truly remarkable!" the female ninja said with a smile, her voice revealing a hint of admiration."How about considering joining the ANBU?I can recommend you to them!"
As she spoke, she took a few steps closer to Hatake Kaede, a hint of expectation in her eyes.Seeing this, Hatake Kaede's lips curled into a polite smile, but he shook his head without hesitation.
"Hehehe, thank you for your kindness, sister, but I haven't decided on a specific destination yet," Hatake Kaede replied casually."Besides, I think I should reconsider joining the ANBU."
The female ninja was clearly disappointed with Hatake Kaede's answer, but she didn't give up and continued to persuade him: "Little brother, don't underestimate the ANBU!This is where top ninjas are trained.If you can join, you'll definitely have more room for development.Besides, you can team up with me, and we'll definitely be great partners!"
Upon hearing the female ninja's words, Hatake Kaede's heart stirred.He was certainly aware of the strength and influence of the ANBU, but he also had his own thoughts and plans.
He smiled and said to the female ninja, "Sister, your suggestion is indeed very attractive, but I still want to wait and see if there's a better option for me.However, perhaps we really will have the chance to become colleagues in the future!"
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