As soon as Gaara finished speaking, the yellow sand around him suddenly surged and quickly spread, turning into a big hand made of yellow sand and grabbing it towards Rock Lee.
Although Rock Lee had never seen Gaara's signature ninjutsu "Sand Coffin" with his own eyes, he knew that being caught by these big hands made of yellow sand would not bring any good results. He kept dodging and looked extremely embarrassed.
Many Konoha genin in the stands were a little strange when they saw Rock Lee's behavior, especially Ino, who couldn't understand Rock Lee's behavior of not using ninjutsu and genjutsu after discovering that taijutsu attacks were ineffective against Gaara.
Then he asked Shikamaru a little doubtfully.
Maybe it was because Shikamaru reminded Rock Lee before the game that Akai had some affection for the people in Class 10, or maybe he was proud of Locke Lee, a subordinate who only knew physical skills and could still make it this far.
After Kai heard Ino's doubts from the side, he told Rock Lee that he could only use taijutsu without any concealment.
As expected by Kai, except for Tenten, Hinata Neji, who was on the same team as Rock Lee, and Shikamaru, who had already known about it, the other genin candidates who heard this looked incredulous.
It is precisely because the candidates present at this time have gone through many tests to get to this point that they understand how difficult it is. However, Locke Li can still reach this point with only physical skills.
Everyone was shocked.
Although Akai said that "if you don't know Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, you can devote all your time and energy to Taijutsu", everyone naturally knows that there is no shortcut to the practice of Taijutsu, only boring and boring day after day.
Hard training is the foundation. In comparison, the practice of Ninjutsu and Genjutsu is actually much easier than the practice of Taijutsu. It is not difficult to imagine how strong the willpower of Locke Lee is to be able to persevere.
in this way.
"Shikamaru." Akai suddenly called out Shikamaru's name. When he saw Shikamaru turning his gaze over, he smiled what he thought was a sassy smile. His teeth were so white that they could reflect light, and he said confidently: "Xiao Li
Since he has made an agreement with you, he will never lose this game!"
"……."
Akai ignored Shikamaru's speechless look and shouted to Rock Lee, who was dodging Gaara Huangsha awkwardly in the field: "Xiao Li, untie me!"
Rock Lee, who was concentrating on avoiding Gaara's attack, couldn't help being slightly stunned when he heard Akai's words. He was almost hit by the yellow sand, and quickly jumped back, widening the distance between him and Gaara.
"But..." Locke Li finally got a chance to breathe. After remembering Akai's words, he looked doubtful.
Seeing this, Akai waved his hand aggressively, interrupting Locke Li's words, raised his thumb, showed his signature hearty smile, and said loudly: "There is nothing! You have made a promise as a man, and you must win it."
Competition! I specifically allow you to do this!"
When Rock Lee heard what Akai said, he couldn't help but smile happily. He first looked at Gaara who was expressionless but no longer pursuing him. He cautiously opened the distance between the two again and jumped to the edge of the examination room.
On the stone statue with hands in hand seals, the yellow cloth covering the calf was torn open, revealing the special weight hidden inside. On it, the word "genxing" was written one by one in calligraphy.
The idea of carrying heavy loads on your back to improve your strength and speed is not something only Akai and Rock Lee can think of, nor is it a "golden idea" that ordinary people can't think of.
The most important thing that Locke Lee was able to achieve such astonishing speed from this old-fashioned and stupid method was his perverted persistence, amazing perseverance, and Akai's strict rules.
Not only in life, even in training and fighting, unless it is the most critical moment, the burden must not be removed. This kind of stubbornness in strictly abiding by the rules can only follow Akai's words.
Only Rock Lee of the Holy Word could do this. Another person would always find various excuses to relieve the burden - such as fighting, having to be in the best condition, some inconveniences in daily life, etc.
However, there are also inconveniences in Akai's rules set by Locke Li. For example, in order to protect Team 7 and others, Locke Li still did not release the weights. As a result, he was beaten up and almost killed. This is also not difficult to imagine when carrying weights.
This method is one of the reasons why it has not been popularized among the ninja community.
The life of a ninja is precarious, but it's fine in normal times. In order to be able to exert full strength and ensure safety during battle, it is difficult for anyone to insist on wearing weights - this is simply making fun of one's own life. It takes a little bit to remove the weights in battle.
If there is time and you need to unload your burden, it means that you are already at a disadvantage, and the enemy may not give you a chance to breathe.
Even Shikamaru himself, although he carried weights during daily life and training, could not convince himself that like Rock Lee, he could still insist on not taking off the weights even in the face of danger, so when Rock Lee took off the weights on his legs,
When it comes to carrying weight, Temari's disdain is understandable. In the final analysis, she thinks that Rock Li's weight bearing is just normal. In this kind of difficult test that concerns the future and life, she doesn't believe that Rock Li can be so bold as to still be so bold.
Suppress your own strength.
It turned out that Rock Lee was not bold, but stubborn.
After untying the weights on his feet, Locke Li did not throw them directly to the ground. Instead, he leaned back in an exaggerated manner and threw the two weights toward him with an extremely strenuous expression. He did not say anything, but quietly observed Li Locke.
What tricks is Locke playing on Gaara?
The two weights flew towards Gaara extremely quickly under Rock Lee's strong throw. Unfortunately, Rock Lee's ninja tool control skills were not as good as those of Tiantian, and the weights were not specialized flying props. One on the left and one on the right, they flew towards Gaara.
Sliding past...
"Boom!"
The weight hitting the ground made a loud noise, and everyone in the stands even felt the ground and the tower shaking slightly. Along with the gravel that quickly scattered in all directions, two plumes of smoke rose quickly, even covering Gaara's figure.
Temari, even Hatake Kakashi, Sarutobi Asuma and other jonins, all looked dumbfounded or helpless after seeing the power of Rock Lee throwing a heavy weight. Even for a jounin, this kind of weight is too heavy.
It's really too exaggerated.
"How is this possible!?" Ino opened his mouth slightly, his almond-shaped eyes widened, and his face looked surprised and indescribably cute. He gently pushed Shikamaru and murmured: "How much does it weigh!?
"
Not only were the people in the stands shocked and confused, but Gaara, who had always remained calm in the field, also showed a shocked face for the first time. When his attention shifted from the roar coming from beside him to the direction of Rock Lee, he realized that the other party had already lost it.
Traces.
"Snapped!"
Before Gaara could look for Rock Lee's figure, a soft sound suddenly came from behind him. Rock Lee had arrived behind him at some point and struck his waist in a circle. Although he was blocked by the sand shield,
But when Gaara turned around, Rock Lee's trace had disappeared again.