The actual combat exercise ended with an unsatisfactory result. Akai decided to help Linglong keep the secret, and directly claimed to Xiao Li and Ningji: This is Linglong's family secret technique.
Its name is Heart as Iron Stone, and its function is to enhance defense.
Although Xiao Li and Li were curious as to why there was a secret technique with such a name, Linglong didn't want to say more. Akai said not to ask, so they had no choice but to bury this doubt in their hearts.
The topic of ability was quickly ignored. The third class, Kaiban, was officially established from today on, and the atmosphere changed from solemn to joyful.
In order to celebrate, Akai proposed to treat the three newly recruited subordinates to a good meal. Linglong happened to know a high-end barbecue restaurant, so the four of them went to eat there excitedly.
After experiencing a series of intense activities, Akai was okay. Linglong and the other three were all like beggars. If Akai hadn't been a Jonin, the store clerk might not have let them in.
The exercise consumed a lot of energy from the four people. As soon as the meat was served on the table, Akai and Xiao Li were like tigers pouncing on food, and they began to bite each other over it.
Ningci was so hungry that he didn't care about maintaining his cool and genius persona at the moment, and quickly joined the battle between Akai and Kai. Only Linglong barely maintained her ladylike demeanor and did not compete with these boys.
In fact, he secretly called the clerk and asked for ten more set meals.
"Linglong, I apologize to you for my reckless behavior about what happened a few days ago." During the meal, Ningci found an opportunity to avoid Akai and Xiao Li and secretly apologized to Linglong.
What Ningci was talking about was about hitting himself with a soft fist. After Linglong reacted, she waved her hand indifferently: "It's not a big deal, I had already used my heart as stone at that time."
Sure enough... Ningci thought silently in his heart. Looking at Linglong eating meat slowly, he thought for a while and asked: "I want to know, what were you thinking at that time?"
"Since it is a family secret technique, there must be an activation time. Faced with Teacher Kai's speed, aren't you worried that you will not be able to react?"
"For a test, risk your life..."
"does it worth?"
Unconsciously, she glanced at Ningji. The confusion and puzzlement on the white-eyed boy's face proved that he was very concerned about this issue. Linglong pondered for a while and replied in a low voice:
"worth."
Although Heart of Steel is limited to blood inheritance and its function is extremely powerful, Neji is essentially right. This technique is not completely risk-free.
After all, Linglong's reaction speed has always been very slow. If she didn't use Heart as Iron in time before Akai's attack hit her, she would really die.
It would be no exaggeration to say that this fight was life-threatening.
"I'm stupid and can't make too many big ideas, but in short..." After a pause, his eyes inadvertently glanced at Akai and Xiao Li who were working hard, Linglong pursed her lips and smiled, and said warmly:
"I like the atmosphere of this team very much, and I really don't want to leave here. Whether it's Teacher Kai, Xiao Li, or you, Ningji, they are all much better than my last team."
"It doesn't matter if you risk your life just to stay."
At this moment, seeing Linglong say such words casually, Neci was deeply shocked, and he felt a trace of admiration in his heart.
No matter how much you say it, it's far worse than actually doing it once.
Linglong's behavior proves that she is not the kind of person who talks too much. Whether it is her calmness when formulating countermeasures before the war or her indifference after the war, there is no trace of it:
She has already been on the verge of life and death once.
No big talk, no fear.
Without even a trace of hesitation, the girl's faith and will, as well as the courage to sacrifice her life for her pursuit, completely refreshed Neji's view of her.
"Hey! What are you doing standing there? Eat it quickly, it will get cold in a while!"
"Oh, alright."
Moving his chopsticks, Neji seemed to suddenly think of something, turned his head and looked sideways, and lowered his voice and said: "Speaking of which, I'm serious, can you not do that to Hinata in the future?"
"How is it?" Linglong replied with a smile, without looking at Ningji.
"You know."
"Sorry, that's the only thing I won't give up on."
"you!"
"I really love Hinata, oh, why don't you understand?" She waved her hand pretending to be weak, looking at the frustrated and helpless Ningci, she smiled delicately.
Akai, who noticed the small movements of the boy and girl opposite him and lowered his head to eat meat, had a smile on his lips, but soon returned to normal and continued to work hard on the barbecue.
The night is dark, the lights are shining, the aroma of barbecue, accompanied by cheerful jokes and chats, together form a harmonious melody for the establishment of Kaiban.
As for how far this squad will ultimately go, who knows?
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The next morning, the mission hall of the Hokage Building.
"Konoha Genin, Linglong Ginseng!"
"Whether it's an A-level mission or an S-level mission, come on over!"
As soon as she stepped into the door, Linglong grinned excitedly, then suddenly opened her bangs, raised her right hand high and spread her fingers, and shouted with full energy, which immediately attracted the attention of passers-by.
Today, Linglong is wearing a pink vest, black shorts, and waist-length hair tied into a ponytail. She has changed her original attire and is moving closer to a lightweight ninja uniform.
As for the forehead protector, it has also been moved from the neck to the forehead.
"Has the new genin graduated?"
"Linglong, I seem to have heard of this name before. It seems to be a crane tail, right?"
"Poor child, not mentally normal."
"She is very beautiful, but it's a pity..."
After commenting on the girl for a while, the crowd stopped paying attention and continued to do what they were supposed to do. The mission hall soon returned to calm.
"No one seems to care about you?"
Xiao Li secretly leaned into Linglong's ear and whispered something. When he saw that his companion turned back with a stiff expression and looked at him with a smile, he quickly closed his mouth.
It is worth mentioning that Xiao Li is now wearing a green tights, which can be said to be an all-round imitation of Akai, and he looks quite happy.
"A bad person is a bad person after all. If you had worked hard in school, you wouldn't have such a reputation now."
Neji closed his eyes slightly and shook his head slowly, with a look of regret on his face.
Linglong suddenly felt unhappy after being repeatedly undermined by her two companions. She pursed her lips, snorted angrily, and stopped talking to Xiao Li and Neji.
He walked towards the wall not far away, folded his arms, leaned back heavily, closed his eyes and rested his mind.
After a while, Akai walked over from the reception desk, raised the task list in his hand, and said loudly to the three subordinates lingering at the door:
"We have a mission, let's take action!"
Opening her eyes, Linglong put her hand on her chin and pretended to smile deeply: "Is it time for me to show off my skills again?"
"It seems...it's time to unlock the power that has been locked away for a long time."