Chapter 65: A request

"Yes, Sensei, I couldn't defeat him, and he was strong, but I am certain I can defeat him within the next two months," Date Fujibayashi replied calmly, his eyes fixed on the screen. "Currently, I am at the peak of Advanced Master, and within two months, I will be able to break into High-Level Pre-Master."

Hearing his words, the ninja man nodded, his expression thoughtful. "I will be counting on you, then. But in the meantime, we will keep trying to probe him using other methods while you train. And don't fail me next time." With those words, the Sensei terminated the call, causing the laptop screen to go blank.

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Date Fujibayashi remained silent in the room, his emotions simmering beneath the surface. He clenched his fist in frustration, the memory of his father's words still fresh in his mind. The man he had just spoken to was his father, but their relationship was far from ordinary. Ever since he was born, his mother had been chased away, and his father had pushed him into the ma