Konoha, Just Like Kizaru

The results of the semi-finals were just announced.

As expected, Shikaku was defeated by Sunagakure's Baki. This left only Simu and Minato representing Konoha in the finals.

Pakura from Sunagakure also won, while all the Iwagakure ninjas were eliminated.

Minato secured the last spot in the final.

The Iwa Shinobi, seeing this, looked even more depressed as they stared at Simu.

If Han hadn't been eliminated by Simu in the first round, the Iwa Shinobi wouldn't have felt so embarrassed.

Fortunately, a Kumo Shinobi didn't even make it to the knockout round, so they weren't the bottom team this time.

It looks like Konoha and Sunagakure are the biggest winners in this tournament.

Admiral Mifune announced the third round matchups with a neutral expression:

"Pakura vs Simu."

"Baki vs Minato."

"I didn't expect this tournament to come down to a showdown between Sunagakure and Konoha," Jiraiya said, happily munching on a bag of potato chips.

After all, the two Konoha contestants in the final are both his students.

What a shame to admit.

The battle between Simu and Pakura began first. Pakura brushed her orange-red bangs and, with a sly smile, licked her lips before saying to Simu, "I like you very much."

Hearing this, Kushina in the audience immediately became annoyed.

"Don't stop me, I'm going up to fight her again!" Kushina shouted, struggling to get free.

Minato held onto Kushina tightly, making sure she didn't rush onto the field. 

Pakura just smiled, clearly enjoying the reaction.

"It seems that girl is your girlfriend," 

Pakura said, crossing her arms and leaning slightly forward. 

She continued with a teasing smile, 

"Don't you think I'm better than her? Join Sunagakure, and you can have me. What do you say?"

"Trust me, Sunagakure will never let you down."

Simu suddenly felt as if countless cold knives were aimed at his back. 

With his hands still in his pockets, he calmly replied, "Sunagakure?"

"Sorry, I'm not interested in that kind of backwater village," Simu replied calmly. 

"You should be more careful. You never know when others might abandon you."

Simu's words seemed to hint at Pakura's past.

Pakura raised an eyebrow. "So, you're not interested, but now you're trying to sow discord?"

Simu shrugged, giving her a look that said, "Believe it or not."

Anyway, Pakura's fate has nothing to do with him.

"Since you don't know how to take a compliment, I guess I'll have to bring you down," Pakura said, assuming a fighting stance.

Simu tilted his head, grinning. "Are all Sunagakure girls this scary?" 

"Be careful girl, you might scare someone who wants to marry you."

"I don't need your concern!" Pakura snapped, unleashing her attack. 

"Scorch Style: Oversteam Kill!"

Red will-o'-the-wisps surged toward him, but Simu remained unfazed.

For Simu, this attack was no threat at all. Thanks to his Observation Haki, he easily predicted Pakura's movements, dodging effortlessly. 

Even if the attack did land, Simu could simply evade it with his elemental powers.

It wasn't necessary for Simu to do anything. Pakura simply couldn't keep up with his speed.

Countless red will-o'-the-wisps descended, but by then, Simu had already vanished.

Aware of Simu's incredible speed, Pakura had left some will-o'-the-wisps around herself, hoping to guard against his approach. 

However, Simu was too quick, and he wasn't about to let her control the situation.

After dodging to the edge of her will-o'-the-wisps, Simu raised his palm and pointed it at Pakura.

"Are you ready?"

With a sharp hiss, a powerful laser shot out from Simu's hand, relentless like a Gatling gun.

Thanks to his Life Return ability, Simu's physical strength had greatly improved, making the attack even more formidable.

Along with his physical improvement came a significant boost in strength. 

After three intense battles today, Simu hardly felt tired. 

It only reinforced the fact that the physiques of the Pirate World far surpassed those of this world.

Amid the smoke, a crimson fire dragon surged forward, roaring as it charge at Simu. 

Made entirely of Scorch Style flames, this dragon was deadly. 

Any water it touched would instantly evaporate, leaving behind nothing but a mummified corpse. 

This powerful ninjutsu was known as the Red Flame Dragon Technique, and it was ranked at A-level.

"It's so scary..."

It's a pity that Simu just wants to end these boring battles quickly.

In a flash, golden light flickered, and with a speed-enhanced kick, empowered by Armament Haki, Simu struck the fire dragon's head. 

The golden light completely blocked the red flames.

Simu casually placed his hands in his pockets, stepping on the fire dragon's head with one foot. 

Pakura watched in disbelief as the dragon, which had cost her so much chakra to summon, slowly sank into the ground.

As Simu stomped down, the entire red dragon collapsed in an instant. 

A thick cloud of white smoke billowed up, and the ground beneath it turned into crimson lava. 

A massive ravine formed, stretching from Simu to the opposite side of the arena.

Simu then lifted a finger, and a laser shot out from his fingertip, instantly piercing Pakura's shoulder. 

The outcome was clear.

Pakura stared at Simu in disbelief.

"Why? My jutsu clearly have contact with you," Pakura muttered, confused.

Scorch Style is a mix of Fire and Wind Styles, capable of quickly evaporating all moisture it touches. 

But Simu had clearly stepped on the fire dragon earlier, so why was he unharmed?

"It's a secret," Simu replied, pulling his foot back and walking slowly toward the auditorium.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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