The Will of Fire – Episode 10

The Will of Fire – Episode 10

Chunin Exams Interrupted

The Chunin Exams Begin

The Chunin Exams had finally arrived, and the academy was filled with nervous yet excited genin from different villages. The first test was a written exam, designed to test their intelligence, observation skills, and ability to work under pressure.

Dan, of course, tried to cheat but almost got caught. Riko, using his Sharingan, effortlessly copied answers, while Suki remained calm and focused.

The second stage was set in The Forest of Shadows, where teams had to battle rival squads and collect both a Heaven Scroll and an Earth Scroll to advance.

Team 7 found themselves facing a powerful team from the Land of Iron.

Dan: "Tch, these guys are tough."

Sayuri (watching from afar): "They better not die in there."

The battle was intense, with Riko unlocking more of his Sharingan abilities, Suki using her speed and precise swordsmanship, and Dan barely managing to hold his own.

Just as they were about to finish the test—

The Attack Begins

BOOM!

The entire exam hall shook violently as the ceiling exploded. Debris rained down as a mysterious man and his assistant crashed into the arena.

The room fell silent. Even the proctors stood frozen as the two figures descended gracefully.

The man, tall with dark, shoulder-length hair and piercing golden eyes, wore a long black cloak with red patterns resembling snake scales.

His assistant, a woman with short silver hair and piercing green eyes, had a calm and eerie presence.

The Hokage, Testureo, immediately stood up. "You…!"

Sayuri’s eyes widened in pure shock. She froze as she recognized the man standing before them.

"No way… You’re alive?" she whispered.

The man smirked. "Did you miss me, Sayuri?"

Sayuri’s hands trembled, her expression a mixture of anger and disbelief.

The name escaped her lips.

"Hyouma…"

A chilling wind swept through the stadium. Sayuri’s former teammate had returned.

From the stands, another figure suddenly leaped down, landing beside Sayuri. It was another former teammate of hers, a man with wild dark-blue hair and a massive sword strapped to his back.

He cracked his knuckles. "I never thought I'd see you again, Hyouma."

Hyouma chuckled. "You should have known… a snake always finds its way back."

The Battle Begins – Hokage vs. Hyouma

Hyouma lifted his hand, snakes slithering from his sleeves. "Shall we begin?"

The Hokage, Testureo, leaped forward, clashing with Hyouma in a powerful exchange. The battlefield erupted in chaos.

Meanwhile, Hyouma’s assistant, the mysterious medical-nin, moved toward Sayuri.

"I’ll take care of you, Sayuri."

Sayuri barely had time to react before the medical-nin attacked with chakra-infused palm strikes.

She dodged swiftly, but—

SMACK!

One of the chakra palms struck her thigh, making her stumble.

Then—

SMACK!

Another one hit her butt.

Dan, watching from afar, lost his mind.

Dan: "NOOOOO! WHY HIM?!"

Before Sayuri could recover, the final chakra-infused palm struck her chest, making her skid backward.

She clenched her fists. "You bastard…!"

The medical-nin smirked. "You still have weak spots, I see."

Sayuri cracked her neck, her aura flaring. "You just signed your death sentence."

The battle raged on.

To Be Continued…

The Will of Fire – Episode 11

Sayuri’s Rage – The Battlefield Heats Up!

The Aftermath of the First Strike

The entire Chunin Exam stadium was in chaos. The once-calm test had turned into a battlefield, with ninja clashing, explosions shaking the ground, and the Hokage himself locked in a deadly battle against Hyouma, the snake-like traitor.

Meanwhile, Sayuri was furious.

She wiped her mouth, eyes burning with anger. The medical-nin who dared to touch her like that was smirking, clearly underestimating her.

Sayuri: "You shouldn’t have done that."

The medical-nin: "I was just testing your reaction speed. Looks like you’re still slow, Sayuri."

Dan, still in shock, whispered to Riko.

Dan: "Bro… Did you see that? That dude touched her everywhere!"

Riko: "Forget that. Look at her now. She’s pissed."

Sayuri’s True Strength Awakens

Sayuri took a deep breath, then her chakra exploded outward.

The ground beneath her cracked. The air became heavy as her power surged.

Her opponent narrowed their eyes. "Oh? You’re actually serious now?"

Sayuri didn’t answer. In a flash, she disappeared.

BOOM!

A massive shockwave erupted as Sayuri punched the medical-nin in the gut, sending them flying into a wall!

But she wasn’t done.

Before they could even recover, Sayuri was already above them, grabbing their face and slamming them into the ground.

"You thought you could touch me and walk away?!" she shouted.

CRACK!

The stadium floor shattered from the impact.

Hyouma vs. Hokage Testureo

On the other side of the battlefield, the Hokage was struggling.

Hyouma’s snakes moved like lightning, striking at Testureo from every angle.

Testureo: "Tch… He’s gotten stronger."

Hyouma smirked, his golden eyes glowing.

Hyouma: "I told you, old man… a snake never dies. It just sheds its skin and returns stronger than before."

Testureo gritted his teeth. He had to end this fast.

With a single hand sign, he summoned a massive flame dragon, roaring through the battlefield toward Hyouma.

But—

SHHHK!

Hyouma vanished, appearing right behind Testureo.

Hyouma: "Too slow."

SLASH!

A deep cut appeared on the Hokage’s back.

The entire stadium gasped in horror.

Dan, Riko, and Suki Join the Fight!

Dan, Riko, and Suki watched the fight unfold.

Dan: "We can’t just stand here! We need to help!"

Riko clenched his fists, his Sharingan spinning. "But how?! He’s way too strong!"

Suki: "We need to at least support Sayuri!"

The three rushed forward, but before they could reach Sayuri—

BAM!

A dark, hooded figure landed in front of them, blocking their way.

Dan: "Oh, come on!"

The figure slowly lifted their hood, revealing piercing red eyes with three tomoe.

Riko’s eyes widened. "That’s…!"

The figure smirked. "Uchiha Riko, huh? Let’s see if you’re worthy of that name."

The Battle Continues…

As Sayuri continued her rampage, Testureo fought to stay standing, and Dan, Riko, and Suki prepared to battle their mysterious new opponent…

The war had just begun.

To Be Continued…

The Will of Fire – Episode 12

The Hokage’s Sacrifice – The Village Rebuilds

The Last Stand of Hokage Testureo

The battlefield was in ruins. Flames burned in the distance, debris covered the ground, and the once-lively Chunin Exam arena had become a graveyard of broken stone and fallen warriors.

Hyouma stood tall, though weakened, his snake-like eyes filled with hatred as he clashed with the Hokage.

Hokage Testureo, bloodied and breathing heavily, knew this was the end.

Testureo: "This village… will never fall to scum like you."

Hyouma laughed, his voice cold and slithering.

Hyouma: "You’re too weak to stop me, old man. Just accept it."

But the Hokage had one last move.

With a heavy breath, he performed the hand signs.

Tiger. Snake. Dog. Dragon. Rat. Ox. Horse. Ram.

The Reaper Death Seal.

The air around them grew colder. The sky darkened. A chilling aura filled the battlefield.

Behind Testureo, a massive, ghostly figure appeared—The Shinigami.

Hyouma’s smirk disappeared.

Hyouma: "Wait—!"

SLASH!

The Shinigami’s ethereal hand shot forward, reaching for Hyouma’s soul.

Hyouma screamed in agony as he felt his life being ripped away.

But—

At the last second, something went wrong.

The Hokage’s chakra had been drained too much. He couldn’t fully seal Hyouma’s soul.

Instead—

The Shinigami grasped Hyouma’s arms.

RIIIIP!

Hyouma’s arms were completely severed—soul and all.

Hyouma collapsed, screaming in pain.

But before the Reaper could fully claim his body, a shadowy figure appeared.

The Woman’s True Power – Sayuri’s Battle

Sayuri was panting, exhausted.

She had been battling the mysterious medical-nin, a woman with long black hair and piercing golden eyes.

The woman smirked. "You’re quite strong, Sayuri. But you’re still too slow."

She rushed forward, faster than Sayuri could react.

WHAM!

Before Sayuri could dodge, the woman infused chakra into her palm—

And squeezed Sayuri’s chest.

SQUISH.

Sayuri’s face turned completely red.

Sayuri: "WHAT THE HELL?!"

She jumped back, clutching her chest, fuming.

The woman simply grinned. "Just wanted to see how soft they were. Not bad."

Dan (watching from the rubble): "Damn, even I wouldn’t be that bold…"

Riko: "Bro, shut up."

Sayuri gritted her teeth. Her chakra flared.

Sayuri: "I’M GOING TO KILL YOU!"

The woman simply laughed.

But before Sayuri could strike, the woman suddenly retreated.

She leaped onto the battlefield, landing beside Hyouma, who was still screaming from losing his arms.

She placed a hand on his shoulder.

The woman: "Time to go. We’ll finish this later."

And with that, in a flash of smoke, they vanished.

But before disappearing, she turned back and revealed her name.

The woman: "Remember this, Sayuri. My name is Aika."

Then—she was gone.

The Hokage’s Final Words

Hokage Testureo collapsed to his knees. His body trembled from the Reaper Death Seal.

Dan, Riko, and Suki rushed to his side.

Dan: "Old man! Stay with us!"

Testureo smiled weakly. "It’s… too late for me."

Sayuri ran to him, her hands glowing with medical chakra.

Sayuri: "I can heal you! Just hold on!"

But Testureo shook his head.

Testureo: "Don’t waste your chakra. My soul… is already taken."

Sayuri clenched her fists. "Dammit!"

Testureo looked at Dan and Riko.

Testureo: "You two… must grow stronger. Protect this village. No matter what."

Dan, holding back tears, nodded. "We will, old man."

And with that—

The Third Hokage, Testureo, took his final breath.

The Village Must Rebuild

The battle was over.

The Chunin Exams were ruined. The village was damaged. The Hokage was dead.

Now, the people of the village had to rebuild.

And in the shadows, Aika and Hyouma plotted their next move.

To Be Continued…

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