Chapter 35 Professional Secretaries Must Have The Courage To Make Judgments!

"Battle?"

"Just what I want!"

Hearing Ash's words, Inuzuka Kiba's mouth couldn't help but curve.

Although senior Yakushi Kabuto emphasized that Ash, Luffy, and Accelerator were enemies that should not be provoked before the exam began.

But Inuzuka Kiba didn't take it to heart.

In particular.

After they easily and effortlessly defeated a group of Genin from other villages, Inuzuka Kiba felt that the candidates who participated in this Chūnin exam were nothing more than that, and were not as exaggerated as Kabuto-senpai said.

To put it simply, it is expanding!

The sky has cleared up, the rain has stopped, and Inuzuka Kiba feels that he can do it.

"Akamaru, let's go!"

"Woof!!"

One person and one beast rushed in the direction of Ash, and Hyūga Hinata and Aburame Shino had no time to stop them.

Opposite, Ash and Brocktook a few steps back in tacit agreement.

Leave enough space for both of you.

Although Inuzuka Kiba's mentality was a bit inflated, he did not underestimate Ashbecause of this. He used the orc clone to make Akamaru transform into him, and then used the special skills he had practiced for many years.

"Fang Rotating Fang!"

The two of them spun quickly, forming two whirlwinds that struck in the direction of Ash.

Faced with the menacing attack, Ash jumped away and then very calmly issued an instruction to Pikachu who stayed in place: "Pikachu, use the Shadow Clone!"

"Pika!"

Pikachu moves quickly after receiving the command.

The figure disappeared directly, and when it reappeared, there were eight more identical figures on the field. Inuzuka Kiba was a little distracted for a moment, not knowing which one to attack.

[However, Inuzuka Kiba was prepared.]

[With his heightened sense of smell, he detected the real Pikachu amidst the clones.]

["Got you!"]

[Inuzuka Kiba swiftly closed in on the real Pikachu, ready to make his move.]

[But Ash wasn't about to let him off that easily.]

[With a serious expression, he commanded Pikachu: "Pikachu, use use one hundred thousand volts]

[In an instant, thunder crackled around Pikachu, releasing a powerful electrical surge.]

[Electricity surged as Pikachu and Ash synchronized their movements, releasing a potent electric current while creating shadow clones. They deliberately exposed vulnerabilities, enticing Inuzuka Kiba to close the distance and fall into their trap.]

["Hateful!"]

[Caught in the onslaught of a hundred thousand volts, Inuzuka Kiba and Akamaru cried out in pain, staggering backward. Akamaru succumbed to paralysis, rendering him unable to fight.]

[Despite Kiba's efforts to withstand the impact using his own will and Chakra, the electric shock pervaded his body, significantly reducing his combat effectiveness.]

["So strong!"]

[Hyūga Hinata watched in shock as Inuzuka Kiba suffered a devastating defeat in just two rounds, realizing the formidable power of their opponents.]

[The realization dawned on Hyūga Hinata as she observed the small red and white balls hanging from Ash's waist.]

["That thing is called a Poke Ball."]

["It is a product invented by Dr. Oak of the Land of Thunder, used to subdue and carry ninja beasts."]

[Aburame Shino, pushing up his sunglasses, elaborated on the Poke Ball's functionality and the accompanying Poke dex, which could provide information on and simulate battles with ninja beasts.]

[His thorough understanding stemmed from the Aburame family's acquisition of one from Cloud Shinobi Village for clandestine study.]

[Additionally, Aburame Shino possessed two Poke Balls, containing the Beedril and the scyther, intended as trump cards for the Chūnin exam.]

[However, facing an opponent of Ash's caliber, the composed Aburame Shino refrained from taking immediate action.]

"Dr. Oak?"

The name sparked excitement in the Fourth Raikage upon hearing it.

Having witnessed the reform plans of Kirigakure and Otogakure in the viewing video, he couldn't help but feel envious. However, none of those options seemed suitable for Cloud Shinobi Village.

Now, with the mention of Dr. Oak, it seemed like their chance had finally arrived. Though their approach might differ from that of Kirigakure and Otogakure, at least it provided a direction forward.

Fourth Raikage slammed the table, causing spiderweb-like cracks to appear on the newly replaced desk, and exclaimed, "Mabuyi!"

Mabuyi, as the secretary, promptly entered the Raikage's office upon his call.

"You've seen the video, right? Is this Dr. Oak from our village?"

Mabuyi affirmed, "Yes. Dr. Oak is a ninja from Cloud Shinobi Village and also a professional researcher at our Research Institute. However, he was recently dismissed."

Fourth Raikage's rage surged upon hearing this. "Dismissed? By whom?"

Mabuyi's expression remained neutral as she delivered the news. "By you, Raikage-sama."

The scene turned awkward as silence filled the room for several moments. Fourth Raikage, feeling guilty, coughed twice and spoke with a weakened aura, "I fired you? Why don't I remember?"

Mabuyi proceeded to search through the filing cabinet, eventually retrieving a document bearing Raikage's seal. She handed it to him, and upon reading it, Fourth Raikage had a sudden realization.

It was Dr. Oak, or rather, Samuel Oak, his full name. Samuel was passionate about scientific experiments and was popularly known by his nickname, Dr. Oak, at the institute. Over time, his real name was forgotten.

During his tenure, Dr. Oak had designed various inventions such as the bow-tie voice changer, watch-type anesthesia gun, football belt, solar skateboard, and telescopic sling. While some deemed these inventions useless, they could prove handy in certain situations.

In the end, they were regarded as tasteless—neither useful nor disposable—yet consumed a significant portion of Cloud Shinobi Village's research funds. This led Fourth Raikage to dismiss Dr. Oak last month, having grown weary of the situation.

As soon as the news of the video exposure broke, Fourth Raikage felt a wave of numbness wash over him. After a moment of silence, he abruptly stood up, his voice deep with resolve, "Since it was my mistake, it is up to me to correct it. I will personally go there and invite Dr. Oak back!"

Activating his Lightning Style Chakra Mode, Fourth Raikage vanished from the spot in an instant, leaving Mabuyi momentarily speechless. She had intended to inform him that she had already dispatched someone to bring Dr. Oak back upon seeing the viewing video, but Fourth Raikage's swift decision preempted her.

With a resigned shake of her head, Mabuyi sighed and glanced at the desk that had been replaced less than half an hour ago. Recognizing the need for swift action, she instructed her subordinates to procure another, or perhaps ten identical desks for future use. After all, a professional secretary must possess the courage to make decisive judgments!

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