Bab 28: Are you sure?
The entire crowd talked about the young man who was the representative of the Blue Wind Empire. Even if the power of the Imperial Family can't be compared to some of the larger sects like the Xiao Sect and Frozen Cloud Asgard, it still has noble feeling and people respect them. Itachi walked towards the Assessment Crystal with a confident, carefree smile.
"Should I screw it up?" Shuji thought, grinning. Many were curious as to how capable he was. The Imperial Family is known to have suffered a setback so many thought he wasn't too strong.
"I heard he flew into the venue with these large fleshy red wings that looked like they were alive! I heard he even was flying at a speed as fast as some Sky Realm cultivators!" one audience member said. Many couldn't believe it and thought this young man should be amazing.
"He's very handsome! I don't mind being his woman!" an ugly woman said.
"Aiya.. I dont think he would accept that…he may go blind..." replied an old uncle.
"What are you saying?! Do you think I am ugly?" the ugly woman said in rage.
"No No! How could I say this to such a beautiful flower such as yourself!" he said sweating a bit. He didn't think she would hear him.
"Hmph... That's right and you won't ever get to have me." she said with her nose in the air.
Everyone was now looking at him to know how strong the representative of the Imperial Family was.
"Elder I have a question." asked Itachi. The elder looked at Itachi and asked "What is it?"
"If I break the Appraisal Stone do I have to pay it back with my own money? I have none because I spent it on liquor the other day…" Itachi said with a shy smile. The elder and the audiences eyes were twitching furiously.
How shameless could this man be!? Breaking the Assessment Stone?! Who do you think you are?! Everyone looked on in silence at the strange individual… he even had the gal to say he would break the stone! And he said as if he would be blamed!
"I don't want to have to pay…" said Itachi, smiling wryly.
"Ah… don't worry about it. I will do my best to preserve the stone Elder! I won't use all of my strength!" said Itachi with a warm smile. He said it as if he was doing a favor to them. "What arrogance!" Some people thought. It's just that the way he said it made people really think he was trying to be nice. Some were clearly amused however like the Villa Master and Mistress as well as some Frozen Cloud Asgard Students.
Is that really… Itachi?" thought Xia Qingyue who was confused and amused at the same time. Chu Yuechan had seen this kind of behavior leak out while staying with him so she wasn't surprised. "He really hasn't changed at all…" she thought to herself smiling.
Meanwhile, Itachi asked the elder for confirmation. "So are you sure that I won't have to pay, Elder?" asked Itachi for the seventh time.
"Yes! Now please touch the Assessment Stone now!" shouted the Elder angrily. He was known to be as calm as water in every situation, but even he had difficulty maintaining his composure in front of Itachi. Itach finally made a serious face and nodded.
"I see." he said in a deep mysterious voice.
Everyone was kind of shocked by his voice but were also glad he was finally going to get assessed. Itachi walked through the crowd and walked towards the Assessment stone and raised his hand. At the last moment he turned towards the Elder and asked him again.
"Are you really sure you want me to use the stone?" he asked for the 8th time. The poor elder almost coughed up blood. He was fooled by this kid.
"Itachi Uchiha! If you don't touch this stone right now I will have to disqualify you!" shouted the elder angrily. Itachi chuckled at this before saying, "Ma Ma…. You don't need to be this angry, I was trying to help you…" he said as he walked towards the stone. Many people thought he was crazy talking like this to the elder. "What did you say!" said the elder but Itachi ignored him and went to place his hand on the stone.
"Finally…" everyone thought. Right before however he said "I just want to say I won't be using any profound skills in this tournament. Only my eyes, martial skills, and sword." he said seriously. Nobody even had the chance to say anything when he touched the stone immediately which caused it to crack.
Itachi Uchiha | 6th Stage of the Sky Profound Realm | 20 years old
There was absolute silence. Nobody could speak. No words could describe their surprise. The Villa Master and Mistress stood up in surprise. The elder was shocked and had his mouth opened. Xia Qingyue rubbed her eyes trying to ascertain what she saw. Chu Yuechan was the most surprised however…
"No way! He didn't have cultivation when I last saw him! Unless he was injured… That means he took out those three elders while injured!" she thought while her mind was in a mess.
"Aiya…. I said it would crack… * sigh *" said Itachi with an embarrassed smile. "I guess being this strong can be a curse sometimes…" he said. "But still…. Sixth stage of the Sky Profound realm? I guess that's what happens when you don't cultivate for a year… I shouldn't have gotten lazy I suppose…" he said, rubbing the back of his head.
"Well it's still enough to win this tournament. What I said before was real by the way. I only use my sword skills and martial art abilities. No Profound Arts. For those who are interested I live in ****. Take care of me!" he said and then bowed before walking back to his group.
"How could you be so shameless!" people thought to themselves. In reality however a majority of people admired him a lot. To be 6th stage of the Sky Profound Realm at 20 years old! He also said he hadn't cultivated for a year! The majority didn't believe that but still… They were even more silent about how shameless he was though! Who has ever been that shameless!
Somewhere in their hearts they wanted to resemble him. Some even wanted to ask where they bought his clothes! This type of eccentric and charismatic man was highly valued by women! He even had the courage to say where he lives in front of everyone! Overall people were amazed and some were jealous. The women flushed at him giving out where he lived, but they all were thinking one thing.
"So cool…"
********************
Shuji was sitting in his chair to see an angry Cang Yue looking at him. He smiled and waved at her. Soon she would have to get use to this side of him. Since his plan had technically already started he was free of the constrictions he was once under. He could now act as himself, and if you were to describe Shuji… It would be an incredibly shameless and charismatic villain who cares for his loved ones. Shuji was not a good person and he would manipulate and kill people if it brought him any amount of joy but he also would do everything for those he cared for. He didn't believe in joy however without sharing it with the ones he cared for. He also had a charisma to him that made it easy to make friends, similar to Aizen.
Yun Che was currently looking at Itachi with a look of pure hatred and determination. "This person… He continues to get stronger and stronger… But so will I! I will have my revenge…. I don't know why you targeted me but I will make you pay!" Yun Che thought angrily. Ever since the banquet he realized that he wasn't taking Itachi seriously enough and put all of his effort into training. He no longer thought rapey thoughts about women and often dedicated himself to training. He even had to turn down a few women because right now he had a goal. A goal to defeat and kill Itachi Uchiha.
Finally the crowd calmed down and the Elder coughed twice to get everyone's attention. "Now that everyone has been tested we can start the first round!" he said.
Everyone's excitement skyrocketed! The Blue Wind Ranking Tournament had just begun!
PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA 
WildPolarBear
WildPolarBear 1367 words. Shorter one but makes up for the longer chapter previously. I'll be uploading more today. Please leave a comment and review! Also please tell me what you think about the earlier changes to the story about the reason Shuji had to act as Itachi. I thought it made much more sense this way.
Status Power Mingguan
-- Peringkat
Power 
-- Power
stone