Chapter 72:
When he heard that the battle was over, Zen was initially stunned, then quickly grew excited.
"It's finished? Haha, tell me, which team won?"
"Orochimaru's team," Hyuga Ryuichi replied, still observing the scene ahead with a solemn expression.
"Really?" Zen's eyes lit up, completely ignoring the serious tone in Ryuichi's voice. "This Orochimaru is something else. He even defeated Uchiha Dan? But I bet it was a close call, right? Their chakra must be nearly depleted by now. This is the perfect time to swoop in and take their scroll! Let's go, Shingo, Ryuichi."
"Don't bother, Zen," Ryuichi said, his voice firm and serious.
Zen paused, puzzled. "What do you mean?"
Ryuichi continued, his face grave. "Their battle wasn't even close. It was a complete and utter one-sided slaughter, just like their earlier fights. Uchiha Dan's team didn't stand a chance they didn't even manage to fight back."
He let that sink in for a moment before adding, "And as for their chakra, there's no sign of exhaustion. They look as fresh as ever."
"What?" Inuzuka Zen couldn't believe his ears. "Not even a chance to fight back? But Uchiha Dan is a prodigy! How is that possible?"