Konoha: The road to the gods starting from Kannabi Bridge

Chapter 131 The training ground under the Mizukage Building

Directly below the Mizukage Building is a fairly large space, where there is a spacious training ground for competition.

The size is as large as three playgrounds in a ninja school, and the height is equivalent to a five-story building on the ground. The arena is surrounded by either auditoriums or barriers such as walls, but is divided by white lines on the ground. After coming out of the practice field and the viewing area, there were a few benches placed in the viewing area so you could sit down if you wanted to.

everything here,
The style can be described as rugged and simple to the extreme.

It is said that this training ground was built during the reign of the second generation Mizukage. He was a true fighting maniac. Because he was a Mizukage and could not go out at will, he simply built such a training ground under the Mizukage building. Field, where he often competes with members of the Shadow Guard.

When the third generation Mizukage succeeded to the throne.

This training ground gradually evolved into a venue for various activities that are not open to the public. For example, the Jonin assessment battle and the Shadow Guard elimination battle were all held here, and the selection battle for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen was no exception. During the Sandaime Mizukage period, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen had changed for two generations, and every selection battle during that period was held at this training ground.

now,

There were more than twenty Jonin standing in the viewing area. They were male and female, some were young and some were old.

They were probably all contestants who came to participate in the Ninja Sword Seven Selection Competition.

“The space here is much larger than expected!”

"This is the training ground that the Nidaime Mizukage-sama ordered to build back then. The area is naturally not small. After all, if the space is too narrow, it will not be enough for the Nidaime Mizukage-sama to stretch his hands and feet."

Yuzhang stood in front of a bench in the viewing area and looked at the environment of the training ground.

The person who answered his question was Loquat Juzo who came over.

"Senior Juuzang, what are the rules of this selection battle? There are also an unexpectedly large number of candidates participating. With so many people...could it be that a big melee is used to select the final winner? People?"

"What you said is a method, but it's a pity that this time, Mizukage-sama is not going to test your luck, eyesight and ability to deal with melee. The method of assessment this time... Forget it, I won't tell you now. , lest anyone accuse me of cheating, you will find out when Mr. Mizukage comes. Anyway, for you, Yuzhang, no test of any kind can stump you."

"If you don't say it, don't say it."

Yuzhang didn't care that Loquat Shizang hesitated to speak.

It really doesn't mean anything to him to know whether the test questions will be answered in advance, it's just a casual question.

As for helping Yousuke explore the test questions... He was not going to help his cousin in a selection battle. Whether he could win a Ninja Sword and become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen all depended on it. It depends on Yousuke's ability. If Yousuke can do it on his own, then he can do it. If he can't...if he helps, it will be tantamount to forcing Yousuke to grow, and pushing Yousuke to death.

"Rousuke, are you planning to fight?"

Loquat Juzo asked after greeting Yousuke.

"Yes."

The right assistant nodded and replied: "It's a rare opportunity. If I miss this time, I don't know when I will have such a good opportunity again, so I came here with Yuzhang to try and see if we two brothers can take advantage of each other." Ninja sword."

"Haha, ambitious."

Loquat Juzo laughed.

He reached out and patted Yousuke on the shoulder, cheering the young man up, and said: "Both brothers have become one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen at the same time, which sounds very good, so... Yousuke, work hard! It’s certain that Yuzhang wants to use the Ninja Sword, so you have to work hard!!”

Such arrogance was clearly communicated to all around.

It can be found,

Many people had disapproving looks on their faces.

But everyone remained very restrained.

Everyone present was without exception a Jonin. Although many people had no contact with Yuzhang at all, they could not say that they did not know Yuzhang, a man of the hour who has been at the center of various topics recently. In addition, the Loquat Ten The familiarity shown by Zang and Yuzhang... No one would be stupid enough to act as a leader and come to trouble Yuzhang at this time!

Even if you say you want to cause trouble, go and weigh it to see if the Dixing Yaksha is really as powerful as he says.
Wait a minute,

The selection battle for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen begins.
Then you can challenge Yuzhang openly, there is no need to risk breaking the rules and cause trouble at this time. "Senior Juuzang, are you worried that I'm not in enough trouble?"

The whites of Yuzhang's eyes rolled up.

"Are you afraid of it?"

"Afraid or not."

"Isn't that enough? And don't underestimate people. Each of them has their own goals, and they won't change their goals at will because of such a trivial matter. Regardless of these few words of mine, it will not change you. The quantity and quality of our opponents, by the way... Yuzhang, which Ninja Sword do you like?"

Loquat Juuzang stared at Yuzhang, his eyes full of curiosity.

"This...Master Yuan is here."

Yuzhang did not give an answer.

conversation,

It was ended by the arrival of Yuanshi.

Terumi Mei and Gonbei escorted Genshi to the training ground, and sat down on a bench in the viewing area. A group of jounin immediately came up to salute and greet them. Master Yuan looked so skinny that he would fall down if the wind blew.

But actually my physical condition and mental state are very good.

He responded with a smile to every jounin who came closer.

Yuzhang did not rush to join in the fun immediately, but took Yousuke and waited for a while. When the rest of the Jonin were almost dismissed by the Genshi, he took Yousuke over.

"Yuzhang, you are here too!"

Master Yuan, who was sitting on the bench, squinted at Yuzhang and Yousuke who were approaching, and asked with a smile: "Who is this child next to you?"

"Koeda Usuke, my cousin."

Yuzhang replied.

"Master Yuan."

Rightsuke bowed his head slightly and saluted, sending a respectful greeting to this old man who had a status equal to that of Mizukage in Kirigakure Village.

"Your name is Yousuke?"

"Yes."

"Are you two brothers planning to participate in this selection battle?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure you can get the ninja sword?"

"Do your best!"

The right assistant replied sternly.

Yuzhang did not interrupt, but exchanged glances with the girl standing next to Master Yuan, and completed the greetings in silence.

"Yes, he is a good boy!"

After a quick question-and-answer conversation, Master Yuan gave Yousuke a good evaluation, which also caused many jounin around to look at him. The eyes that had previously examined Yuzhang were focused on Yousuke. It's like he wants to see what's special about Yousuke and get a 'good' evaluation from Master Yuan!

(End of this chapter)