Chapter 116
Daruyin didn't feel great after taking that punch, but deep down, he was lazy and preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble. At this moment, he actually considered pretending to be knocked unconscious.
However, as a representative of Kumogakure, it would be humiliating if he lost so easily. But the opponent in front of him was pure brute force. Even if he managed to win, it would be exhausting, which didn't suit someone who avoided hassle.
"I get it. Let's just deal with him quickly," Daruyin thought to himself. Shaking off his daze, he quickly spoke up before Zixu, who was already swinging his kanabō (iron club), could strike again.
"Wait a moment! This isn't how things are supposed to go. If anyone could challenge someone of a higher rank like this, I'd be swamped with fights for the rest of my life!" Daruyin spoke rapidly, not giving Zixu a chance to continue his attack.
"Enter the village first. Many other outsiders have already passed the initial tests. Only those who prove themselves as the strongest among them will earn the right to challenge us." He paused before adding, "Also, when fighting us, only kenjutsu (sword techniques) and ninjutsu are allowed. After all, you're here to train, aren't you?"
After delivering his words, Daruyin swiftly slipped away.
A white-haired youth following behind Daruyin gave Zixu a despairing look, muttering in a gloomy tone, "It's over. Kumogakure is about to be humiliated by an outsider. I'm definitely going to die. Well, everyone meets death eventually. Has my time finally come?"
Before his pessimistic thoughts could spiral further, a red-haired woman with dark skin smacked him on the head, cutting off his rambling. She then dragged him away forcefully.
Zixu entered Kumogakure openly, glancing around at the village's architecture without any attempt to conceal his curiosity.