Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 36 The Rumors of Zabuza

On the other side, there is the second genius whom Qing considers to be rare.

"Ahhh~ Ahhh~ Tachibana Mizukawa!!"

Mei Terumi's somewhat broken shouts echoed through the training ground.

Mei Terumi was soaked to the bone, looking like a drowned rat, with sticky foam clinging to her hair and body.

He was sitting slumped under a big tree, staring angrily at Jianchuan Ju in front of him.

Jianchuan Ju, who was also covered in a little sticky foam, scratched his head awkwardly, thinking of asking Lanzi for help to get out of the predicament.

Who would have thought that the little guy had already disappeared somewhere?

He had no choice but to obediently step forward and soothe Mei Terumi's emotions.

"I've been spoiling it for nothing!" Jianchuan Ju complained indignantly.

In the morning, Jianchuan Ju accompanied Lanzi through a series of basic training sessions.

Thinking back to the last time I fought the pirate captain, I used "Water Jet" to dash forward and was ambushed. Even though "Danger Foresight" warned me of the opponent's next attack at the last moment, I still couldn't completely dodge it.

Therefore, I plan to specifically train my dexterity when using this ninjutsu.

This method of training flexibility is also very simple.

In the training ground, use "Jet Water" to accelerate your sprint in a relatively dense forest.

While dodging complex terrain obstacles, Lan Zai is arranged to use the foam "shuriken" around his neck to launch a sneak attack in the forest.

Not long after Tachibana Kenkawa started training, Mei Terumi, who was standing next to her, seemed to think that this training method was good, so she joined in the evasion training.

Although Mei Terumi doesn't currently know any ninjutsu that can accelerate movement, simply using chakra to concentrate in her feet and legs to increase explosive power is equally applicable to this type of training.

And so, the two people and the frog engaged in a fierce and chaotic battle right there in the grove.

However, Blue, who has mastered a high-speed technique called "Lightning Flash" and is smaller in size, clearly has an absolute advantage in this "Forest Dodgeball Battle".

At first, the two could only barely defend against Lan Zai's throwing attacks.

Although the training was very effective, it was still somewhat frustrating.

It wasn't until later that Tachibana Kenkawa discovered that Mei Terumi was clearly the slowest and least agile of the three.

Instead, he started using Mei Terumi to draw fire, moving back and forth between the trees and Mei Terumi to create opportunities for a counterattack.

Mei Terumi quickly realized Tachibana's little tricks, but because she was the slowest, she could only grit her teeth and persevere.

However, after this training continued for some time...

After using Mei Terumi as cover once again, Tachibana Kanagawa dodged Ran's attack.

Thinking she could use the momentum to jump onto a nearby tree and look for another opportunity, Mei Terumi, feeling extremely frustrated, threw three water balloons at Tachibana Kenkawa.

While still in mid-air, Tachibana Kanagawa didn't have time to think. He subconsciously used his waist and abdomen to lift his legs, preparing to use the powerful thrust of the "water jet" to move laterally in the air and dodge the attack.

Unfortunately, by sheer coincidence, the direction in which he lifted his foot happened to be directly in front of Mei Terumi.

The high-speed jet of water, carrying a powerful impact, crashed directly into Mei Terumi.

Completely unprepared, Mei Terumi was instantly swept away by the current and only came to a stop after crashing into a thick tree.

Fortunately, "water jet" is not an attack skill and did not cause any damage.

However, Mei Terumi, who had already been hit quite hard by Tachibana Kanagawa's water balloon and Blue's sticky foam, was now completely soaked.

Although bumps and bruises are inevitable in ninja training, even Tachibana Kenkawa himself felt that it was a bit unfair to let his teammates down like this.

And so the two of them ended their morning training session with playful bickering.

Fortunately, since the team was formed, the training ground where they were located was one of the better-equipped small training grounds in the village, with a changing room at the entrance that looked like a swimming pool.

"It seems like Ao-sensei and Zabuza aren't coming today. What are your plans for this afternoon?"

Mei Terumi, who came out of the locker room, saw Tachibana Kenkawa and Ran playing around with each other, and asked a question.

"I was planning to go to the hospital this afternoon to train in medical ninjutsu, but I don't have any patients who have made appointments in advance. If you find training alone too boring, I can keep you company here."

She subconsciously answered Mei Terumi's question, but as soon as she said it, Tachibana realized it was inappropriate.

Given Mei Terumi's proud and aloof personality, there would only be one answer if she said those words.

really.

"It's just training! Who would be bored! Besides, I need to go home this afternoon to refine my chakra!"

Mei Terumi originally wanted to go home and ask her father about bloodline fusion, but then she thought that she might upset Tachibana Kenkawa, who was an orphan, so she changed her mind.

However, Tachibana Kanakawa was unaware of these things. After all, she was not the original owner of this body and didn't really feel much about her orphan status.

"Okay, let's go have lunch first and then part ways."

Having said all that, the two stopped talking, grabbed their backpacks, and headed to their usual ramen shop next to the training ground.

This ramen shop is a typical traditional Japanese ramen shop, with an interior design somewhat reminiscent of Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha.

The building is a simple wooden structure with a slightly sloping roof, and a very ordinary welcome sign stands at the entrance.

The shop is not very big, with only a bar area that can seat four or five customers. Inside is a semi-open kitchen, where customers can see the busy figures while waiting for their food.

Although I didn't find the taste of the Jianchuan oranges particularly delicious, they were simple and clean.

When the two arrived at the ramen shop, two ninjas dressed in Chunin vests were already sitting at the counter eating.

Without giving it much thought, Jianchuan Ju and the other person went straight to the two seats on the side and started ordering food.

However, not long after the two finished ordering their food, the conversation of the ninjas who seemed to have finished eating and were resting nearby reached their ears.

"You've heard of him, haven't you? That brat nicknamed 'Demon Man'?"

"Of course, I've heard about it before. That's ruthless. They killed over a hundred classmates before even graduating."

"Yes, and they even graduated smoothly. I have to admire them."

"Tch, this kind of genius must have been noticed by a big shot. A mere genin already has his own title."

"Haha, I think you're just envious. There are so many Jonin who haven't even made a name for themselves in the ninja world yet."

The two Chunin got up and left the ramen shop while chatting and laughing.

Although Tachibana Kanagawa overheard their conversation, she didn't pay much attention to it.

He had been thinking about these questions ever since he first transmigrated to this world and learned that he and Zabuza were classmates.

Since Zabuza made this choice, he can only bear the criticism and strange looks that follow alone.

So Jianchuan Ju simply took out a small bowl and ladled out a portion of the large ramen that had just been served for Lanzi.

However, Tachibana noticed that Mei Terumi was staring blankly at her own ramen, looking preoccupied.

"What? You're worried about Zabuza now? Don't worry, that guy's mental fortitude is stronger than you think."

Those who have read the original work know that Zabuza was not defeated by these rumors, and later became one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

However, Mei Terumi's answer left him somewhat puzzled.

"Of course I know he's strong inside, at least stronger than me." Mei Terumi looked at Tachibana Kanagawa with a forlorn expression and said, "You know what? Sometimes I really envy Zabuza, and you too."

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(End of this chapter)