Naruto: My Unique System

Chapter 28: When The Fat Cats Bite Back!

"Minato Namikaze! Sakamoto Tatsuma! Prepare yourselves for a challenge!"

In the midst of the first practical combat class of the new semester, Tatsuma and Minato, engrossed in a genial exchange, found their attention abruptly captured by Kushina. She stood nearby with an unwavering determination etched across her face. Intrigued, Tatsuma inquired, "What could possibly have provoked her?"

"I haven't the slightest clue. And you?" Minato responded.

Shaking his head, Minato pondered his recent interactions, realizing he hadn't given Kushina any cause for offense in the past week. If anything, the only possible trigger he could pinpoint was his amiable demeanor when they first crossed paths a week ago.

Disregarding the subdued conversations around them, Kushina's frustration reached new heights. The students in her vicinity began branding her as an irrational troublemaker, hurling derisive names like "tomato" and "blood-red chili" her way. Infuriated, Kushina's face flushed with embarrassment as she hollered,

"Hey, you two cowards! Do you have the guts to accept my challenge?!"

Tatsuma cast a helpless glance at Sarutobi Atoma. In a situation like this, shouldn't the sensei step in? However, when Tatsuma met Sarutobi Atoma's gaze, the teacher simply nodded.

"Hey, hey, hey! Why are you nodding? Are you endorsing classmates engaging in combat?!"

Tatsuma felt the impulse to address Sarutobi Atoma, but before he could take action, Minato Namikaze—subjected to taunts of being effeminate and a coward—gazed at Kushina and nodded, stating, "Alright, how do you propose we settle this?"

"In a genuine fight!" Kushina proclaimed, unveiling a harmless Kunai—popular at the Academy for its reduced risk, lacking a sharp edge.

However, Minato and Tatsuma found themselves without such Kunai, as they required an additional purchase, and both were unwilling to invest in them. The ninja tools they wielded were gifts from Sakumo Hatake a year ago.

Observing the Kunai in Kushina's grasp, Minato Namikaze expressed his regret, stating, "I apologize; I only have authentic combat Kunai, not the type you're wielding."

"Real combat." These words echoed in Kushina's ears, but in her mind, they morphed into a provocation. She interpreted Minato's words as a challenge, implying they were about to engage in a genuine fight, but she lacked the courage to use an actual Kunai. This perception caused her already flushed face to shift towards a deep shade of purple.

However, Minato's actions didn't end there. He promptly stowed the Kunai into his ninja tool pouch and, accompanied by a radiant smile, added, "No worries; I don't need ninja tools."

Minato's intention was to avoid causing harm to Kushina by refraining from using a real Kunai. However, to onlookers, it seemed like he was implying, "I don't need ninja tools to defeat you." Even Tatsuma shot Minato a look of "good luck with that" before silently retreating to the sidelines.

"Damn effeminate guy!"

As soon as Tatsuma stepped aside, Kushina, fueled by a surge of fury, charged at Minato, brandishing the Kunai.

In a quick and agile maneuver, Minato dodged to the side and deftly seized the fist that Kushina swung at him. Swiftly changing positions, he skillfully locked her from behind.

Surprised by her inability to withstand even a single round, Kushina found herself restrained by Minato Namikaze. Frustrated and seething with anger, she paid no heed to her right hand being held and started rolling, resembling a crocodile fiercely biting onto its prey and rolling uncontrollably.