The Final Battle
Hozuki Mangetsu achieved final victory, but due to severe injuries and Chakra depletion, he suddenly fainted while standing on the stage. This result was unexpected by everyone, as Hozuki Mangetsu and Sasori of the Red Sands actually perished together.
Sasori of the Red Sands was severely injured and it would take him at least ten days to two weeks to recover. Hozuki Mangetsu was in slightly better condition than Sasori of the Red Sands, but not by much. He was severely depleted of his Chakra and would not wake up for at least two or three days.
Hozuki Mangetsu was definitely unable to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams due to his severe injuries, but since he was the victor, after discussion among the Five Kage, it was ultimately decided that the Chunin Ninja Exams would proceed as scheduled, even though Hozuki Mangetsu could not participate due to his serious injuries.
Yes, Hozuki Mangetsu is a genius, but he hasn't reached the point where he could be allowed to postpone the Chunin Ninja Exams for a few days until he recovers. The important Chunin Ninja Exams can't be changed because of one person, unless all the participants are eliminated, in which case they might consider postponing the competition.
Upon seeing the final decision, countless people who had bet on Hozuki Mangetsu and Sasori of the Red Sands to win burst into tears. They tore up their tickets to vent their anger. It should be noted that many of them had invested their entire fortunes, only to be wiped out in an instant, becoming penniless and reduced to beggars.
Leaving aside those who went bankrupt because Hozuki Mangetsu and Sasori of the Red Sands couldn't win the championship, here, Yemo saw Hozuki Mangetsu being carried onto a stretcher by two medical-nin, and the corner of his mouth twitched subconsciously.
This is too dramatic. He originally thought that his opponent this time would likely be Hozuki Mangetsu, but he didn't expect that this guy would be unable to participate in the competition due to Chakra overdraft. In one fell swoop, both of his opponents, Hozuki Mangetsu and Sasori of the Red Sands, were eliminated. Now, only Yugito Nii is left as the only stumbling block on his path.
"Could it be that Heaven couldn't wait any longer and decided to let me ascend to the champion's throne more easily and happily?" Yemo couldn't help but think narcissistically.
Unbeknownst to Yemo, as he was indulging in his narcissistic thoughts, the Yugito Nii were looking at him. Clearly, they also knew that Yemo was the only one who could stop them from taking the championship.
"Alright, let's forget about what just happened and focus our attention on the upcoming battle: Konoha's Yemo Uzumaki versus Kumogakure's Toroi!"
Orochimaru's voice echoed throughout the arena through the loudspeakers, jolting Yemo from his narcissistic fantasies.
Upon hearing that it was his turn to go on stage, Yemo hurriedly left the dressing room. On the stage, Yemo and Toroi faced off against each other.
In this battle, both ordinary people and many ninjas almost unanimously believed that Toroi was bound to lose. Yemo was Konoha's strongest genius, with a dazzling record of killing Jonin, and was one of the few who had a chance to win the championship.
As everyone predicted, although Toroi's Magnet Release was very strange, after a few exchanges, Yemo roughly figured out the power of Magnet Release.
He immediately launched a counterattack, ultimately using the A-rank Ninjutsu Lightning Release: Flash Sharp Spear to seal Toroi with intense light. When Toroi regained consciousness in the mountain of light, a sharp spear formed from elemental Chakra was already pressed against his throat. With just a slight movement, the opponent could pierce his throat. Of course, no one was allowed to die in this match, so Yemo would not pierce Toroi's throat.
I lost!
Toroi lowered the giant, magnetized Shuriken in his hand, admitting defeat.
Yemo won this match. The final match was between Hizashi and Yugito Nii against Hizashi Hyuga. It has to be said that Hizashi was indeed very strong. His use of Byakugan and Gentle Fist caused Yugito Nii a lot of trouble. In particular, the Gentle Fist's pressure point strikes disrupted the flow of Chakra in Yugito Nii's body, putting Yugito Nii at a disadvantage.
However, after the Yugito Nii borrowed the Tailed Beast Chakra, everything changed instantly. Hizashi's Gentle Fist lost its effect on the Yugito Nii. The Tailed Beast's Chakra was too powerful and violent. Hizashi's understanding and strength of the Gentle Fist were not enough to seal the violent Tailed Beast Chakra within the Yugito Nii. Perhaps Hizashi's father, now the head of the Hyuga Clan, could do it.
After his pressure point technique was broken, Hizashi immediately lost his ability to effectively restrain his opponent. Meanwhile, his opponent, by borrowing the Tailed Beast Chakra, experienced a dramatic increase in speed, strength, and the execution of Ninjutsu, causing Hizashi to fall into a disadvantageous position.
Even if Hizashi were to risk his life and use his power to unleash a furious barrage of Gentle Fist attacks, he would still be no match for the Yugito Nii. After all, the power of the Tailed Beast was simply too great. Even the lowest level of Tailed Beast that borrowed Chakra was enough to increase a Genin's combat power by more than ten times, enough to make them capable of facing Jonin.
In the end, Hizashi was defeated, seriously injured and unconscious, and the Yugito Nii won.
After a series of battles, all twelve contestants were defeated. Throughout the fierce fighting, Yemo Uzumaki and the Yugito Nii persevered to the end.
This time, it wasn't Orochimaru who spoke, but the Third Hokage who stood on the high platform. His calm and wise voice echoed throughout the arena through the loudspeaker.
"After two days of fierce competition among 216 talented young men from the twenty-three ninja villages, the two most outstanding youths have finally emerged: Yemo Uzumaki from Konoha and Yugito Nii from Kumogakure."
Deafening cheers and slaps erupted, and invisible sound waves spread outwards in all directions. Not only at the scene, but also in front of the huge screens that rose up everywhere, the crowded people shouted at the top of their lungs.
The excited shouts lasted for a full half minute before slowly subsiding. The Third smiled and gestured for everyone to be quiet.
"I'm sure everyone is eagerly anticipating this. Not just you, I'm also impatient. Who will ultimately claim the championship? Will it be Konoha's youngest contestant, Yemo Uzumaki, or Kumogakure's Yugito Nii, who can wield the Jinchūriki of Tailed Beast? Let's wait and see. Now, I declare the final championship match to begin."
As soon as the words were spoken, another wave of cheers swept across the entire arena, and countless people clapped their hands to express their excitement. The final match was finally about to begin.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yemo and the Yugito Nii finally made their appearance.
The two had fought their way here, and it was quite a fierce battle. To make the competition fairer, two medical-nin from Konoha Hospital treated them. After half an hour of treatment, their Chakra and injuries were resolved, and they were now in good spirits, ready to face the next battle.
The two first shook hands in a friendly manner, then turned around and walked ten meters back to stop, facing each other.
The two stared directly at each other, their gazes colliding in the void and creating invisible sparks. A silent fighting spirit rose in their hearts. Yemo felt his blood boiling, and the fighting spirit in his heart was like a wild beast that could not be suppressed and was about to break free.
This is the final battle, concerning the championship throne. If they defeat their opponent, they can step over numerous geniuses, ascend the throne, and become the undisputed number one genius in the Shinobi World.
Faced with this reputation, even those who are indifferent to fame and fortune will fight for it in the end. Therefore, in the upcoming battle, both Yemo and the Yugito Nii will give their all to defeat their opponent and become the last one standing on the stage.