Chapter 17 People in the Same Situation

No one will make enemies for themselves casually, and no one will hate someone for no reason.

Although the students in the same class as Rock Lee have only studied in the Ninja School for one year, they have already had a gap with other children.

Although they have lost their freedom and can no longer play lawlessly like before, the school rules constrain them while knowledge is also influencing and transforming them.

There are many people like Rock Lee who have poor talent in practicing ninjutsu and illusion in the school, and almost every class has them.

But there are too few people like Rock Lee who persist even if they know they have no chance to become a ninja, so few that there are almost none.

Such a perseverant person will only make the classmates around him feel sorry and pity.

The battle in the third training ground lasted for a long time, and Ryosuke was a spectator, watching the whole process quietly on the side.

Compared with his opponent, Rock Lee is much stronger in physical fitness, whether in speed or strength, he is faster than the people of the Inuzuka clan.

Although the physical skills he used were just ordinary Konoha fluid skills taught in the Ninja School, he was extremely skilled in using them.

During the battle, even if he didn't know ninjutsu, his advantages in physical skills and physical fitness made up for his shortcomings.

But... it was not enough.

"I lost."

Although Rock Lee's perseverance was very strong, he successfully supported the opponent's chakra until only a trace was left.

Unfortunately, he also didn't have the ability to continue fighting.

Although his opponent's chakra was insufficient, he still had physical strength.

"You are already very good, but you should think more about becoming a ninja." The people of the Inuzuka clan were satisfied with the reconciliation seal, and persuaded Rock Lee again, and then withdrew from the training ground.

Rock Lee didn't say much, and quietly withdrew from the training ground.

"Lee, do you want to continue the actual combat? Or, let's stop here today."

Beside him, many people couldn't wait to ask.

"Sorry, I can only stop here today. I've used up a lot of energy." Rock Lee greeted these people apologetically.

Others were obviously disappointed. People like Rock Lee, who are extremely skilled in physical skills but don't know any ninjutsu, are almost the best training objects and can bring them a lot of practical experience.

Therefore, his popularity in school is actually quite good. Many people will have actual combat exchanges with him during this period after school.

The sky has gradually darkened.

After standing quietly at the side of the training ground for a while and recovering a little physical strength, Rock Lee is ready to leave school and end today's study.

Ryosuke didn't go up to talk to him immediately. He walked behind him but didn't hide himself.

He didn't speed up until he walked out of the school gate to catch up.

"The battle just now was very exciting."

When he came to Rock Lee's side, Ryosuke found that his expression was a little gloomy.

It seems that he still cares about the defeat in the battle just now.

He is not yet the Rock Lee who is more courageous and braver than ever. He has not yet met the greatest luck in his life, that is, his mentor, Might Guy.

"Are you...Hinata?"

Ryosuke's words made Rock Lee stop and stare for a moment. After seeing his appearance clearly, he quickly recognized his identity.

"My name is Hinata Ryosuke."

Ryosuke smiled and said, "Your name is Rock Lee, right? I wrote it down. After watching the battle just now, I think you can become a very powerful ninja in the future."

His tone was very gentle and friendly.

Faced with his familiarity and his identity, Rock Lee was a little overwhelmed and replied, "Did you... watch the whole battle just now?"

"Of course, I was there from the beginning."

Ryosuke nodded, "Are you in a hurry to go home? I can treat you to a meal, just as a reward for letting me see such a wonderful battle just now, and you can also replenish your physical strength by the way."

"No, no, no... no need."

Rock Lee waved his hands in panic, "If you had watched the whole battle just now, you should know that I don't even have the qualifications to be a ninja, and I can't learn ninjutsu at all."

This kind of enthusiasm made him very uncomfortable.

Especially the admiration for him in Ryosuke's words, which made him very panic.

Did... misunderstand something?

"I know you haven't learned the Three Body Technique yet, and even the extraction of chakra is a little difficult." Ryosuke said in a gentle voice, "But you are really talented in physical skills. Even with the simple Konoha fluid technique, you can show your own unique fighting style, which I care about very much."

"In the battle just now, you almost succeeded a few times, didn't you? You just lacked a little speed and a little strength, so he didn't even have time to use the substitute technique."

"If you can work harder, maybe next time, you will have a chance to defeat that person and become the winner."

The footsteps that had stopped had unconsciously moved.

And Rock Lee followed him out of politeness.

"But if I only know physical skills, I can't become a ninja at all. It's difficult for me to graduate even with the most basic skills." Rock Lee said distressedly.

He didn't know why he suddenly started chatting with this stranger in front of him.

Maybe it was because the words he heard usually told him to give up, but now someone suddenly told him that he could actually do it.

This situation made Rock Lee want to refute Ryosuke with various reasons, and by the way, let himself see the reality clearly.

Of course, part of the reason was because the smile on his face was very sunny, and he was a person of similar age.

"The graduation assessment of the ninja school is not so rigid. Special talents have special graduation channels." Ryosuke said casually as he walked forward.

"And... there are ninjas like you who are only talented in physical skills, but ordinary or even bad in other aspects."

"...Huh?!"

Rock Lee stopped suddenly and stared at Ryosuke with wide eyes.

Ryosuke also stopped, but he didn't continue talking.

"Let's go here, Ichiraku Ramen, it seems to be quite famous."

Looking at the small noodle stall with endless customers in front of him, Ryosuke lifted the curtain and walked in first.

He always wanted to try Ichiraku Ramen, which is very famous in the ninja world, but because he was busy practicing, he didn't have much chance to go out, so he delayed it for so many years.

It just so happens that now, he can try the ramen here, and by the way, see if he can squat on that yellow-haired kid.

"Wait... wait! Please explain clearly, is there someone like me!"

Facing Ryosuke who was talking halfway, Rock Lee hurriedly caught up, and didn't care about being polite, and didn't want to let the person he met for the first time treat him.

"Of course, this world is so big, there are all kinds of people, although it can't be said that the situation is exactly the same, but it is not much different."

Ryosuke answered while sitting on the platform in front of the noodle stall, "A large portion of pork bone char siu ramen."