Arc IV Chapter 2

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    Arc IV Chapter 2

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    “Let’s go, Lee! It''s time for you to shine!” Guy shouted down from the stands, “Give everything you have! You won’t lose!”

    “Yes, Guy-sensei!” Lee returned a thumb up and smiled.

    “...” Kakashi, meanwhile, was less convinced. He knew more than Guy. He knew Asami. The match wasn’t the fairest one, the murderous princess of Konoha''s ANBU against ... Lee. “Are you sure, Guy?”

    Guy turned his head, “What do you mean, Kakashi?”

    Kakashi repeated, “Are you sure that Lee will win, Guy?”Fo?llo?w new stories at novelhall.com

    “Sure? I am not just sure, Kakashi, I know it. Lee is strong, stronger than you can imagine, Kakashi, and I believe in him.” Guy grinned.

    “...” Kakashi fell silent. “Do you think that will suffice, Guy? Sometimes, believing is not enough.” Certainly not against Asami.

    Guy furrowed an eyebrow. “Explain, Kakashi? What do you mean?”

    Kakashi remained silent, making him wait. “Do you see the girl down there?”

    Guy nodded. “Yes.”

    “Do you know her, Guy?”

    Guy shook his head. Of course, he didn''t. “No, not really.”

    “Thought so ... I do, Guy. Few know the name Asami, but some do.”

    “And you are one of them, Kakashi, aren’t you?”

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    “Possibly.” Kakashi remained secretive.

    “Possibly?” Guy reacted confused.

    Kakashi elaborated, “I shouldn’t share this information, but her name carries weight, a lot of weight, Guy.”

    “Yes, her tutor. I trained her when she was younger, so I know her quite well. That is why I was curious, Kakashi.”

    “So, it''s indeed her?” Asuma lit another cigarette, inhaling a vitalizing stream of tobacco. So this is the fabled Asami you have told me about?”

    “She is.” Kurenai confirmed.

    “...” Asuma exhaled a cloud of smoke and laughed. “I see, and I thought her name was just a coincidence. I have the feeling ... this is going to be an interesting match. Guy’s most precious student against the legendary little princess. I wonder who will win.”

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    “Are you both ready?” Hayate asked. Asami and Lee both nodded. Thus, the match started.

    Asami analysed her opponent. Lee''s chakra level was average, not to say mediocre. Furthermore, he appeared to be a taijustu user.

    Her lips smirked. In summary, he was easy prey. She already pitied him. Poor boy.

    Lee readied himself and took a combat stance. He was eager to fight, but he didn’t realise that the match was already over. “We are opponents now. So, let us both give our best!”

    His words amused, eliciting a giggle from her. “My best? I sincerely doubt that will be necessary.”

    Lee focused his eyes, challenging her. “How so?”

    “You will see, Lee, you will see.” Asami smiled, but her smile was cold, icy, without a trace of friendliness. “Don''t take things personally. It''s really not your fault that you will lose.”

    Lee countered, “How can you be so sure that you will win, Asami-chan?”

    Asami shook her head, disappointed. “Lee, you are gravely mistaken. It''s not a matter of whether I win, but merely how long it will take. So do me a favour, Lee, and just surrender. Spare yourself the fate awaiting you. Forfeit for your own good, Lee.” Her intimidation failed to succeed. Lee remained strong, his resolve firm. He didn''t waver. Instead, He chose to stand his ground.

    “Sorry, Asami-chan, I can’t. I can''t give up”, Lee rejected her offer.

    Asami tilted her head. “You can’t? Why? Tell me, Lee, why do you not choose the most sensible option and simply surrender?”

    “As said, I can’t, Asami-chan. I have to prove something to myself and the world.” Lee’s spirit burned bright. He wouldn’t budge.

    “You want to prove yourself? I see. Yet, I hope that you are aware of the consequences your decision brings, Lee. From here on, there is only victory or defeat.” Asami produced two kunai from her pouches and commenced her attack. She was swift, relentless, fast. She pressed her assault with a natural speed that was uncanny for a genin.

    Lee''s eyes went wide, and he wasn''t the only one.

    “...” Guy gritted his teeth. “Do you see this, Kakashi?”

    “...” Kakashi nodded, observing the match in silence.

    Guy clenched his fist. “The girl is ... fast.

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