Chapter 33: Deadliest Player
The arena became quiet as the screen began to reveal the names of the next combatants. In bold lettering, it wrote: Alexander Hyūga vs. Rock Lee.
An energetic cheer erupted from a specific section of the player balcony. Might Guy screamed, "Lee! My student! Show them the power of youth!"
Alex, perched on the railing of his designated balcony, met Guy's gaze with a slight smile. With a graceful leap, he descended and landed effortlessly on the platform below to meet Lee.
"Rock Lee," he greeted in a calm tone, "a pleasure to see each other again. I've looked forward to this fight."
Lee, his eyes sparkling with competitive spirit, punched his palm, saying, "The feeling is mutual, Alex Hyūga! I have always dreamed of testing myself against a prodigy of the Hyūga clan since the first day we met!"
Alex chuckled softly, saying, "And I've dreamed of sparring with a taijutsu specialist like yourself, Lee."
Lee beamed at this; his confidence was visibly boosted.
The simple exchange, however, kept someone disquieted: Neji. He knew Alex's true strength—a strength that surpassed techniques typically associated with the Hyūga clan.
This unease didn't go unnoticed by Arthur. Seizing the opportunity to glean more information, he leaned towards Jada to say, "Interesting exchange, but how did Alex become the so-called prodigy of the Hyūga clan?"
Jada shot Arthur a knowing glance and explained, "It's because of his foreknowledge."
"Foreknowledge?" Arthur repeated.