C43 If You Have the Ability Then Mobilize Them!

"Really? If you're so capable, go ahead and try to mobilize it!"

Yang Ming didn't show a hint of fear upon hearing this challenge.

He had agreed to operate discreetly at Grass Kage's request, but that didn't mean he would back down when confronted with a situation like this.

With his current abilities, he could stand his ground against the Five Kage, let alone consider compromising.

This exchange between the two caught the attention of onlookers.

Many had been watching Yang Ming, and although the celebration had initially drawn their focus elsewhere, quite a few had kept an eye on him.

When Hino Le arrived and took in the scene, the sneers began.

"Hino Le must be at his wit's end, having such a student in his class. But no matter how frustrating it is, someone like that needs to be expelled."

"The village has no use for loafers, and the school has no room for failures. If he lacks the aptitude, he should be sent away to do something else. Otherwise, it's just squandering resources!"

"Exactly, exactly!"

Others, previously unaware of the situation, now joined in the mockery upon hearing the news.

"Look, Brother Katsura, Sister Oka, Sister Fujishima, the teacher is stepping in personally!"

Katsura Atsuhiro and the others were slated as the grand finale, so they were the last to take the stage.

Oka Seita, having nothing better to do, had been scanning the crowd and spotted Yang Ming. He quickly pointed it out.

"Hmm?"

The trio's attention was immediately pulled away from the event and onto Yang Ming, prompting them to sneer.

"No one else is to blame here; he's brought this on himself. Acting like a lone wolf in such a setting, in such a situation – does he think this is just another day in the classroom?"

Katsura Atsuhiro said with a scoff.

"Indeed. He's too solitary, too much of an outsider. That's not the way of a Ninja, no matter how gifted he may be."

Fujishima Zyun nodded in agreement.

"What a shame, what a shame..."

Chang Jiaye expressed, shaking his head in disappointment.

"Gekka Ming, you've really let me down. If you're set on this course, then I have no choice but to call upon the Ninja Squad. Don't mistake me for someone who's bluffing."

In that moment, Hino Le gazed at Yang Ming with a look of deep disappointment, then signaled with a swift hand gesture.

Instantly, three shadows descended, swiftly clearing the area within a three-meter radius. Without causing any disruption, they encircled Yang Ming.

"Hino Le, is this the student you mentioned, Gekka Ming?" asked a middle-aged ninja, eyeing Yang Ming.

"Yes, Captain Hirokawa, he's the one. I'd ask that you take him away. Based on my assessment, he's not cut out to be a ninja," Hino Le respectfully addressed the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was the leader of the third guard squad, an elite Journeyman Ninja.

"Understood," Hirokawa nodded, turning his attention to Yang Ming.

"Your teacher has spoken, Gekka Ming. Please vacate the premises. Your abilities will be reassessed shortly. Of course, you're welcome to challenge this decision, but that will come later. For now, please leave," Hirokawa said, maintaining a balance between courtesy and authority.

This wasn't an enemy confrontation, so he refrained from being overly harsh.

"Shouldn't the Grass Kage guards be under Mizushiro Tsubasa's command? When did Ninja School teachers gain the authority to direct you?" Yang Ming countered coolly, standing his ground.

"She doesn't have that authority, but we are charged with upholding order at the event. She is entitled to report her concerns to us, and we are to make a judgment accordingly. And let me remind you, the name of Mizushiro Tsubasa is not one to be taken lightly," Hirokawa replied with a measured tone.

​