As the competition is approaching, the number of people in Kirigakure Village has increased visibly. The price of the hotel has tripled. It is said that there are already people who are willing to pay the same price as the hotel and live in private houses.
What Yusuke didn't expect was that there were odds for such a match, which surprised him greatly.
He thought gambling in the Naruto world was limited to casinos?
Of course, the so-called odds are real bettors’ rankings with money. In a sense, they do represent the strength of the players and are not necessarily related to the final winner.
Yusuke also took a look at the odds, and Kisame was the best.
This is also more realistic.
In addition to the major Mizukage, among the Kiri ninjas who appear in "Naruto", Kisame is the one who gives the most oppressive feeling. At the same time, he also has the most experience, and his methods are as vicious as Zabuza's.
Ranked second is Momochi Zabuza, and Yusuke probably has something to do with his "Hundred-person Kill" achievement in the graduation exam.
Ranked third is Yuri Hayashi. Yusuke remembers that he was originally the second generation of the "Seven People". He is very powerful and it is normal to be in this position.
Terumi Mei is ranked in the top ten, which shows that everyone is optimistic about her ability, but she is too young, having just graduated less than a year ago.
The whole ranking is only in the top ten. Yusuke didn't see his name at all. It seems that he is still not taken seriously.
On the day of the game, the audience entered the venue early. Some people outside the stadium also began to discuss the matchup.
There are 50 rounds of competition, 16 groups are conducted every day, and they are held simultaneously in two venues and end in three days.
Since the groups will be announced on the first day, there will be 2 less groups.
"What's the highlight of the first round?" A spectator from the Kingdom of Water squeezed next to a betting booth and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"The match-ups haven't been released yet... However, we have recommended players. If you want to watch a wonderful match, or earn money for an octopus ball, then compete with these players." The dealer patted the wooden board standing next to him.
, written above are the names of the top ten odds.
"When will the match come out?" someone shouted from behind the crowd.
"It came out a long time ago. We also got it. But there are regulations that no one is allowed to announce the match without authorization before the news is released at the main venue. Otherwise, there will be no place to stand in the future." The dealer shouted at the top of his voice.
"Will it be held every year in the future?" someone asked again.
"How is that possible? Do you expect one of the seven to die every year?" the dealer asked.
The people surrounding the stall burst into laughter, but they were quickly silenced by the cheers outside the arena.
"What's going on?" Someone looked back at the stadium.
Only 5,000 people can enter the venue at the same time, and many people cannot buy tickets.
"Is the lineup out?" the dealer turned around and asked a child.
Without saying a word, the child quickly left from behind the stall, and soon ran over again, nodding slightly to the dealer.
"Okay..." the dealer clapped his hands, "the main venue has announced the match list, and we also..."
As he said this, the dealer took out a large sign from under the table and stood it on the table.
“The top 100 enters the top 50… buy it and leave!”
In an instant, the crowd gathered around the stall.
…
Terauchi Yusuke stood in the venue and looked at the giant white curtain that fell above the venue. The battle situation of each contestant was written in black writing, as well as the competition time and venue.
Yusuke's competition time is the afternoon of the next day, and he can go back to have some food after the competition.
Although there are two venues, the games chosen at the main venue are usually more important, and all the top 10 odds are present.
I don’t know why, but he was also assigned to this arena. Maybe it’s because his opponent is stronger?
Yusuke Akamatsu? Never heard of it.
After Yagura made a brief speech, he announced the match list, and then asked the players going to another venue to prepare for the battle in advance.
The 100 people were divided into two groups. The contestants from venue B were the first to leave. Yusuke was also about to return to the contestants' lounge. At this moment, a palm was placed on his shoulder, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Yusuke turned around and saw a man who was half a head taller than him but hunched over like a praying mantis. The most coincidental thing was that his two strands of dull hair did look a bit like the tentacles of a praying mantis.
Mr. Mantis?
Yusuke's head was filled with questions, but he still maintained proper courtesy, "Excuse me, are you..."
"Yusuke Akamatsu." "Mantis" said his name.
"Oh." Yusuke nodded, feeling that the name sounded familiar.
By the way, it's my opponent in the first round.
Yusuke immediately put away his contempt and asked, "What do you want from me?"
"Tomorrow, I will fight you fiercely here... no, it is a unilateral killing." Akamatsu Yusuke's eyes were full of violence, "I want the whole village to see this scene! This is not what you, a medical ninja, should do.
The place!"
"Really?" Yusuke sneered, "If you can recognize an unknown medical ninja like me at a glance, you should have known that your opponent was me for a long time, right? Or should I say that you paid attention before the match list came out?
Is it my turn?"
"A guy like you who only knows how to take advantage of opportunities, I have no interest in paying attention to you at all. As for the lineup, yes, anyone with some connections will know about it. Guys like you who have no connections can only be fooled by me like a fool
Get rid of it."
"So, the so-called 'Misty Hidden Master' can only take advantage by obtaining information about his opponent in advance, otherwise he will be at a loss. I understand."
What Yusuke said was quite satisfactory, but his tone and eyes were full of ridicule, which made Yusuke Akamatsu feel particularly uncomfortable. He could only sneer and glance at Yusuke with his dead eyes, "Didn't anyone tell you? Collecting intelligence is also a skill of ninjas."
"A medical ninja who you said was not qualified to participate in the trial forced you to collect information. It seems that you are not very good either." Yusuke said with a smile.
Akamatsu Yusuke's face instantly became extremely ugly. The corner of his mouth twitched twice, and he forced out a smile, "I know you are tough...but you don't have much time to be free. Wait until tomorrow afternoon, and you will lose your temper in front of all the audiences."
Dignity and life, we will see!"
Chisongjian left with a harsh word and waved his arms.
The staff came over to urge Yusuke to leave the field, and the first game was about to begin.
After Yusuke apologized, he hurriedly left the arena. Zabuza stood next to the entrance of the players and watched him walk over.
"Are you familiar with that cockroach?" Yusuke pointed at Akamatsu Yusuke who had blended into the crowd.
"You are really a magnet, becoming the 'center of attention' wherever you go." Zabuza said coldly.
"Are you complimenting me?" Yusuke rolled his eyes.
This property is not good at all.
"Humph... I'm not familiar with him, but his strength should be on par with Igawa Yasu. To be honest, when you met him in the first round, I didn't believe him when he said no one was doing anything." Zabuza said.
Yasu Ikawa?
Yusuke felt a headache when he recalled Ikawa Tai.
"A praying mantis is just a praying mantis, right?" Yusuke sighed, "If you can't even win against him, then you can't talk about winning over the seven people."
"Seriously?" Zabuza stared at Yusuke.
"You should know better than others." Yusuke spread his hands.
At that time, Zabuza, Yusuke, and Kiden Mangetsu discussed the matter of the seven people.
"I just think you have little hope and will die. So, let me tell you two things."
"All ears."
"First, your strength is good, but you will definitely not be able to get the position among the seven. Because you are a medical ninja, your eyes lack murderous intent. Murderous intent is very vague, but when it comes to fighting for your life, you will have murderous intent.
It is easier for people to kill people. Secondly..."
The corners of Zabuza's lips curled up, "Igawa Takeshi personally taught him."
"What?" Yusuke quickly looked in the direction where Akamatsu Yusuke disappeared.
Only then did he understand why the praying mantis was targeting him. The root cause still lay with Takeshi Igawa.