177. Almost Meet The Goddess

The mist that created the domain started to disappear after Yuki Onna transformed it into a snowstorm. Not only that, the weapons that flew at Yuki Onna were repelled by the ice barrier she created to cover her body.

The snowstorm she created wasn't just an ordinary snowstorm. It was formed by her spiritual energy. A lot of small ice needles were also created and covered by the snow.

The needles were so small and sharp. When piercing the human body, the needles would spread cold energy throughout the body to inhibit the body's metabolism and blood circulation.

Tenten couldn't handle it anymore. The temperature of her body got colder. Her skin also turned pale. Her body wasn't even able to respond to her thoughts.

Yuki-Onna curled her mouth, she looked satisfied with Tenten's unbearable expression. She wanted to do something again so she started to move her hands.

"Yuki-Onna, stop!"

Suddenly, she heard Izumi's order.

"Examiner, can you see, that girl can't continue to fight." Izumi pointed in Tenten's direction. To prevent a hostile attitude from Konohagakure, Izumi had to stop Yuki Onna.

"... cough… the winner is Yuki Onna."

Hayate declared the winner.

Izumi immediately jumped toward the platform. Tenten's condition was so bad. If she didn't get treatment quickly, she could freeze to death.

Izumi approached Tenten, but stopped by Hayate.

"Yuki's attack froze her circulation. If she–" Izumi immediately explained the effect and what happened to Tenten's body. Only after Hayate got approval from Hiruzen, Izumi was allowed to act.

Izumi immediately used his magic to melt the ice. Although the ice was created by spiritual energy, it was no problem for him since his spiritual energy was way stronger.

A moment later, Tenten's complexion turned to normal. Then, she was immediately stretchered off to be given further treatment.

Those above Chūnin-level ninjas already realized that the ice wasn't ordinary. It was surprising to see Izumi melt the ice by just touching Tenten's body. No doubt, it was an incredible skill.

And more importantly, Yuki Onna impressed everyone with what she did. A bloodline limit, which was usually called Kekkei Genkai, was too rare. And Yuki Onna was even capable of controlling it perfectly by changing the form of the ice. It could turn into snow, mist, or even transform into a snowstorm.

Participants of Kaiyougakure village never stop to surprise Hiruzen from time to time. Not only talented, but each of them had a unique ability. And what was surprising was how Izumi ordered Yuki Onna like his subordinate, just like when the Hokage himself commanded an Anbu.

"So that's why Warrod said he wasn't the one who gathered those talented youngsters. It seems the hierarchical system in that village is different from ours." The Hokage said inwardly after looking at those youngsters from Kaiyougakure village.

The Hokage thought that maybe the reason the Kaiyougakure village formed an alliance with Konohagakure was that they had a lot of talented youngsters. The shinobi world is very harsh, so some people might be jealous of the sheer amount of talent they have.

If Izumi could hear what the Hokage was thinking, he might be amused.

"The tenth...cough... the match is..."

Hayate spoke while looking at the digital board for a moment. Then, two names appeared.

"Temari vs...cough...Satou Kazuma."

Kuroneko and Izumi's eyes were wide open with slightly gaping mouths.

"How the heck did he get a girl as an opponent? Did the plot always makes him confront any women?"

"Well, if you ask me, who should I ask? Maybe it's because he has a special element of 'gender equality'."

Temari headed to the platform, and so did Kazuma. Kazuma walked with a straight expression while looking at her.

"Hehe, hehehe, how lucky I am to have a girl as my opponent. I can't wait to use my ultimate move."

Kazuma's thoughts were all over the place even though the match hadn't even started yet.

"Hey, your group is really terrible. Are there no non-monsters in your group? Well, from the way I've seen, you and that girl were the most normal in your group."

Based on Temari's deduction and what Gaara had said, only Kazuma was the weakest among their group. However, there was one thing that bothered her.

Kuroneko should be stronger than her opponent earlier. Even the sword in her back wasn't an ordinary sword. Temari could tell it with just a glance.

But, Temari didn't know that Hiiro had much more fighting experience than her. Although she was indeed stronger than her previous opponent, her opponent's skill was better than hers.

"Don't compare me with those bastards! I am the most normal of them all."

"Is that so? So, do you wanna give up?"

"Of course, we're gonna fight. Just because you're a girl, don't ever think I will back down. I'm a person who prioritizes gender equality, so I don't care if you're a girl."

Just then, Hayate announced that the match had started.

"Hey Temari, be careful of Kazuma. He can steal your panties and control your body with his ability!"

Suddenly the sound of a girl's voice was loud enough to be heard by the audience. The voice came from Izumi's group. And the only one who disliked Kazuma's ability openly was none other than Kuroneko.

Temari was a little surprised to hear what Kuroneko said, which made her think that what Kuroneko said was a trap. But instead, she heard Kazuma's words which made her eyes widen.

"Jesus!!! Don't expose my incredible Jutsu in front of my opponent. You ruined my plan, Kuroneko!"

Kazuma irritably turned toward Kuroneko while pointing at her.

Kuroneko crossed her hands. She snorted.

"Humph, incredible Jutsu, your head! You're the enemy of women. Don't ever think to try to use that disgusting technique in front of me!"

Kazuma thought for a while after what Kuroneko said. He reckoned the meaning of Kuroneko's words earlier. Then, he asked.

"So, I can use it when you're not around?"

"THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEAN, SCUMMYZUMA!"

Kuroneko snapped while stomping the ground in anger at Kazuma.

"Pfft."

"Hahahaha."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh as they heard their conversation.

Those who had never seen Kazuma's ability laughed too, especially after Kuroneko said that one of Kazuma's abilities was stealing women's panties. It was natural that Kuroneko was so irritated that she decided to expose Kazuma's abilities.

In the audience, Guy also laughed but was also slightly wondered while muttering whether what Kuroneko said was true or not.

"Yeah, I've seen him use that ability. Indeed, he can do that, you know." Naruto who had heard Guy's mutter answered him. Some who had seen it also nodded.

"What a perverted Jutsu. I wonder how did he do that?" Asuma stroked his beard in thought, but instead, he received a cold response from the person next to him.

"Oh, so you want to learn that Jutsu?"

"Ah, that's not what I meant, Kurenai." Asuma stiffened. He turned toward Kurenai by waving his hands.

Meanwhile.

"Hahaha, what a strange Jutsu. I wonder if he can show me that Jutsu for stealing panties."

"Hokage-sama, your image, your image!"

An Anbu behind the Hokage reminded him that his words were a little vulgar. But the Hokage just answered it with a laugh.

"Hahaha, don't mind, don't mind!"

— — — —

"Steal."

Kazuma stretched out his hand to use his magic. However, because of Temari who had been warned by Kuroneko, she reacted before Kazuma's magic hit the target.

"Ahhh, missed. It's because Kuroneko said something unnecessary!" Kazuma held his head with both hands. Then he scratched his head in irritation.

"Create water."

"Water bullets."

"Water vortex."

"Steal."

"Water bullets."

"Steal."

One by one, Kazuma casts his magic repeatedly with his Steal magic interspersed.

"Hey, don't dodge!"

"Are you stupid?"

Temari knew that the magic that Kazuma had released wasn't very strong, but she couldn't let her guard down.

Kazuma still kept releasing his water magic over and over again until it flooded the ground. He was also exhausted from releasing so much magic that it was making it hard for him to breathe.

As the ground became full of water because of Kazuma's magic. Then...

"Freeze!"

Kazuma froze the ground which was full of water. Temari was startled because the water that had flooded the ground suddenly froze and trapped her feet in the frozen water. Seeing that Temari couldn't move.

"Stand."

Kazuma released his Stand which was controlled by him. Temari panicked and folded her giant fan.

"Daikamaitachi no Jutsu."

Temari used her giant fan to create many wind currents that collide with each other, forming vacuum pockets. With the strong wind currents, Kazuma's Stand was blown away along with Kazuma behind it because the wind released by Temari could be used to repel the attacks from long range.

Kazuma's body spun toward the wall after being blown away by the wind. The way he got blown away was so dangerous.

*grab*

A few inches from the wall, Kazuma's head was being held by someone. And that person was Izumi. Izumi, who realized that Kazuma's head would crash into the wall, immediately jumped onto the platform to save Kazuma. If Izumi didn't save him, maybe Kazuma could meet a Goddess in that realm.