Chapter 110
"Everyone, get ready to warm up. Draw lots in order," Zixu said, rubbing his hands together as he pulled out a bundle of tightly wrapped wooden slips.
"Neji, using the Byakugan at this time is cheating. You pick last."
Caught red-handed, Neji sighed. He was exhausted and had planned to lose on purpose just to get some rest.
"Don't look so defeated. We're awarding prizes based on our rankings in this internal competition. Or if you have a request, I'll try my best to fulfill it. Maybe even a day off, who knows?"
Zixu's words struck a chord with Neji. His dark circles and sluggish demeanor quickly vanished as a fire ignited in his eyes.
"I can't lose now!"
Zixu nodded approvingly. "That's the spirit! Full of energy—just as young shinobi should be!"
Seeing this, Karin and the others felt motivated. This was a battle they had to win.
Haku, standing at the side, gripped the hilt of his Hyōzangetsu (Ice Moon Blade) tightly. These people were strong. Was he truly capable of keeping up with them?
Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro remained unfazed, as if used to these intense moments. However, Kankuro's mind was elsewhere.
"The weapon module on my puppet still lacks some powerful close-range firearms. It takes forever to save up enough money to upgrade it. If we win this competition..."