Chapter 52

The observers gaped in shock.

At least two meters with unreal muscles and brown skin like steel...

In addition, many involuntarily backed away from the unrealistically cold and creepy aura emanating from the frightening figure of Ranmaru.

The arena fell into dead silence.

"Is it... this naughty child... the Demon of the Mist!" – which was destroyed by a child's cry.

For a long time, the thunderstruck Haruna could not come to her senses and raise her slack jaw... who would have thought that a child a head shorter than her would turn out to be such a terrifying big man!

- You...w...who are you? – the Chuunin, who had previously tried to escort the strange child out of the arena, asked, backing away in a trembling voice.

"Ranmaru..." he answered embarrassedly, awkwardly stroking his small head with his huge, pumped-up hands.

This caused a chill to involuntarily run down the backs of those around him, because now the palm alone was several times larger than the child's head.

Everyone was simply afraid that he would accidentally unscrew his head!

Choujuro and Ameyuri, who were sitting nearby, also widened their eyes.

– You really brought back from the mission... THIS? – Swallowing nervously, Chōjūrō asked the kunoichi.

"Yeah," Ameyuri nodded with a trembling face and muttered under her breath, "What the hell has Yudao-sama done...

Now even she could feel the dangerous aura from Ranmaru!

If the First Mizukage were here now, he would simply shrug in response to her question, calling it a simple coincidence. Well, who would have thought that Ranmaru was so obsessed with health?

Most likely, such a strong obsession was caused by the inability to take care of oneself, and the thirst for recognition from others.

The Cursed Seal not only significantly improves chakra, but also transforms the wearer's body in accordance with his hidden desires.

If Ranmaru were to receive Orochimaru's Cursed Seal, at best his legs would transform in accordance with the possession, and then only after the seal was fully activated.

Because Orochimaru's Cursed Seal has limited energy.

Yudao allowed Ranmaru to absorb as much Cursed Seal chakra as his body and spirit allowed. Which led to such an impressive transformation into a child-faced killer whose unreal muscles would be the envy of any Mr. Olympia.

Unfortunately, Ranmaru has not yet managed to fully master the Cursed Seal and activate the so-called Second Level, which of course could not but sadden the curious Yudao.

Meanwhile, the Jounin from the Hozuki Clan came to his senses with difficulty, with great difficulty, and looked questioningly at Choujuro.

He could say with certainty that Ranmaru was not from Kirigakure.

The Swordsman of the Mist hesitated under the Jounin's questioning gaze.

But then he looked at Ameyuri and remembered who was behind Ranmaru.

Is it possible that Ranmaru decided to take part in the selection of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist at the suggestion of Yudao himself?

After thinking about it, he still nodded to the Jounin.

After which he gave a secret signal.

And the shinobi hiding in the crowd immediately retreated.

And Ranmaru now took the hilt of Shibuki's Explosive Sword with his hand and this time playfully took it off the stand, without even realizing that he had been surrounded.

"Well... let's get started... if you have decided on the sword..." the Chuunin, who had previously backed away, nervously swallowed his saliva and stepped forward.

And then many glances gathered at Ranmaru.

All because he looked even too impressive.

Shibuki's "Explosive Sword", as his nickname suggests, can create explosions while fencing, making him very dangerous to anyone.

In terms of difficulty of use, Shibuki is second only to the Long Sword of Nuibari, but is considered the most dangerous of the Seven Swords of the Mist.

Very dangerous for both the enemy and the user.

The sword itself has two different sides, one with a simple narrow blade and the other with a wide blade equipped with a coil of numerous explosive seals.

An Explosive Sword master must be able to clearly calculate not only the force, but also the moment of detonation of explosive seals, otherwise he risks blowing himself up instead of the enemy.

This is why Shibuki is considered the most dangerous Sword of the Mist.

- Let's start! – said Chuunin, not taking his gaze off Ranmaru.

Bang!

And immediately there was a roar. Ranmaru's seemingly hulking body kicked off the ground with his feet and rushed forward at an unimaginable speed.

Even before the roar died down, a terrifying muscular figure had already appeared before the stunned Chuunin.

Ranmaru appeared without a second thought and slashed his Explosive Blade at his opponent, not caring at all about the explosive seals.

The Chuunin saw only a blurry shadow and heard the whoosh of air being cut before he was overtaken by Shibuki's long blade.

But the sword abruptly stopped literally a centimeter from the shinobi's forehead, which was covered in drops of cold sweat.

It was as if he had looked into the eyes of death itself!

Phew!

And then, from Ranmaru's blow, with a slight delay, a powerful gust of wind appeared, comparable to such a good Futon, and launched the stunned Chuunin straight into a tree at the edge of the arena.

Why did deathly silence reign again!

Playfully crushed a Chuunin through sheer brute physical strength, using the Explosive Sword as a simple club!

Many shinobi kept casting wary glances at Ranmaru.

Yes, such a colossus can only be brought down with Genjutsu, or, in extreme cases, with especially powerful Ninjutsu! If, God forbid, an exchange of Taijutsu begins... there won't be a single wet spot left of them!!

Ranmaru himself lowered his head in embarrassment.

He only recently acquired this power, and has not yet learned to control it fully.

"Pr... about... passed..." the silence was soon broken by the weak moo of a Chuunin literally slammed into a tree by a sharp gust of wind.

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