An Enviable Winner in Life

"Neji- nii!"

Hinata, looking at the battered and bruised Neji Hyuga with fear and worry, still forced herself to stand before Neji.

Just one glare from Neji's complicated gaze was enough to frighten her into lowering her head and fidgeting with her fingers.

I'm fine!

Neji Hyuga's voice remained cold, but it made the girl look up in surprise, and then something was thrown into Hinata's arms.

"This is my Forehead Protector that was stolen!"

Hinata looked at Neji in surprise, "Why is this in Neji's hands?"

To everyone's surprise Neji Hyuga's face darkened even more, and he spat out the word "bastard" again.

Meanwhile, the assembled Xiaoqiang were even more troubled. Bai's Ice Release bloodline limit was practically a mobile turret for ranged attacks, and coupled with his almost invincible stance in close combat, this combination was an absolutely insurmountable barrier.

"And what's more, there's an even more troublesome guy who could show up at any moment!"

Shikamaru spoke slowly, pondering for a moment before letting out a soft laugh.

"It's time to join forces with those three from Sunagakure! If we can pass this exam, I'm sure the Sand Ninja won't refuse!"

"But that redhead is a hot-tempered guy."

Kiba Inuzuka Gaara, who was quick to kill at the slightest provocation, and then started cursing again, "Why are all the red-haired guys bastards!"

After a group of guys who had been ravaged by a certain red-haired man nodded in agreement, they started chattering away, but they couldn't reach any consensus whatsoever.

These newbies seemed to get along quite well, but deep down they were all resentful of each other.

"It's just inviting a former enemy, what's so difficult about that?"

Naruto stepped forward with a nonchalant air, mimicking Rock Lee by giving a thumbs-up, "Just watch me!"

Seeing Naruto confidently heading towards Gaara's direction, Shikamaru suddenly tensed up, fearing he would cause even more trouble, and hurriedly chased after him.

"Hey, you eyebrowless guy, wanna join us?"

Naruto, seeing Gaara's gloomy face, put his hands on his hips and loudly invited him.

Unfortunately, Gaara, who was never moved by his "Thousand Years of Death of Love" attack, is still a complete dark and delusional teenager. His repeated defeats at the hands of others have only fueled his restlessness.

With his eyes turning red, Gaara's murderous aura was palpable!

"Idiot Naruto, shut up!" Shikamaru grabbed Naruto with a long face. He knew Naruto was good at causing trouble. "Is that how you invite someone?"

"It's alright. I can even chat and laugh with Dōmeki-senpai. He even praised my quick wit!"

Having been fooled by someone, Naruto was clearly getting cocky. "Just wait and see how my superb communication skills conquer the eyebrowless guy!"

Amidst the horrified expressions of Temari and Kankuro, the gourd behind Gaara, who was standing opposite Naruto, suddenly trembled—a harbinger of his impending killing move.

Wow, is this what a loving gaze looks like? It's so touching!

An arm suddenly draped over Gaara's shoulder, Dōmeki wiped away nonexistent tears of emotion.

It's you!

Gaara's nerves immediately tensed, and even his bloodthirsty eyes regained their clarity.

"Dōmeki-senpai!"

Naruto was pleasantly surprised to see Dōmeki suddenly appear, but after a moment, he suddenly showed an expression of displeasure.

"Honestly, I haven't even shown you my amazing social skills yet!"

Dōmeki, however, affectionately embraced the stiff Gaara and said with a smile.

"I don't object to free love, but Naruto, if you can't resist making a move, be careful it doesn't cause a diplomatic incident!"

Everyone was shocked by Dōmeki's words.

Even Gaara couldn't help but shudder, while Shikamaru, who usually liked to hang out with Naruto, put his hands behind his back and silently moved a few steps to the side.

Naruto remained silent for a few seconds before his brain, which had been frozen in time, restarted.

"Who the hell would do such a thing?"

Pshaw, your dad just likes this type. It's a family trait from your Namikaze family.

Thinking of this, Dōmeki's expression instantly turned serious after he had been pursing his lips.

"However, if you dare to lay a finger on me, I'll personally kill you, you bastard!"

"Damn it, who needed you to remind them!"

Naruto glared at Dōmeki, then stormed off, with Shikamaru keeping his distance and silently following behind.

Dōmeki released the obedient Gaara, waved to Temari and Kankuro, and then slowly followed.

Hello everyone, it's been a long time!

Apart from Team 7, who escaped the beating, the other nine swallowed hard as they watched the approaching Dōmeki, with Neji Hyuga especially clenching his fists and enduring the pain.

Kiba Inuzuka Akamaru, cowered and covered his groin, letting out two soft whimpers.

"How rude! Children who smile are much cuter!"

Dōmeki looked at the newcomers who were resisting in silence and complained with dissatisfaction.

The expressions on everyone else's faces froze instantly. Who could possibly laugh at someone who had inexplicably beaten them up?

Dōmeki flexed his wrists, seemingly preparing for something.

"Now you can go to the tower to finish your exams. I'm really looking forward to seeing you all in the third round!"

A devil! There's a devil here!

Watching Dōmeki turn and leave, the group breathed a sigh of relief while inwardly cursing him.

Inside the central tower, the Konoha personnel who had been waiting finally breathed a sigh of relief. When they discovered that all the examinees had been stopped by the obscure Otogakure, the Konoha higher-ups thought it was all over.

If the exam ends directly in the second session and none of the Konoha examinees pass, Konoha will lose face big time!

As Dōmeki and his companions strode into the tower, the other teams followed suit, most of them looking dejected after being eliminated.

Looking at the candidates who had passed, the last Konoha Ninja, pale-faced and unsteady on his feet, stepped forward. Before he could even speak, he let out a series of coughs, making everyone present worry that this examiner might cough himself to death at any moment.

The examiner for the third round of exams— Gekko Hayate —is that guy with the cool name, but who also has a beautiful girlfriend.

"Big Brother Shun, you seem to know this examiner?"

Bai glanced at the Dōmeki, whose expression had become unreadable and serious, and asked softly.

"That's a real winner in life!"

Dōmeki's voice was icy, "He must have a beautiful girlfriend at home to be so weak. Damn it, I want one too!"

And at this moment, behind the boy.

A blonde girl, who wanted to thank Dōmeki for her younger brother, heard the boy's whispered words filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred the moment she got close, and her face darkened instantly.