I Might Have Missed Out on Several Hundred Million

By the time Hinata returned to the venue, Shikamaru and Temari's battle was already over.

The match unfolded much like in the Original Story. Although Temari, she fell into Shikamaru's trap and lost a move due to carelessness.

However, Shikamaru ultimately chose to concede due to insufficient chakra.

It's not necessarily because of insufficient chakra.

It could also be because Shikamaru is lazy, or because he's very skilled at flirting.

The Third Match is about to begin, with Sasuke facing Gaara, but Sasuke is nowhere to be seen.

Naruto leaned on the railing, looking around and complaining, "What is Sasuke doing?! And Teacher Kakashi, where did he go? If he doesn't come back soon, Sasuke will lose his qualification for the exam."

"And Sakura and Ino are gone too."

The Third Match was delayed for a long time, and the venue was filled with noise and complaints from the audience.

In fact, many of the audience members at the scene came specifically to see Sasuke.

Although the Hyuga Clan was a powerful clan no less than the Uchiha, the Uchiha had after all been wiped out.

There will be many more opportunities to see battles fought by the Hyuga Clan.

However, Sasuke, as the last surviving member of the Uchiha, is highly regarded by many people.

The Third Hokage seemed to have something to say to Orochimaru, who was disguised as the Fourth Kazekage, and ultimately decided to postpone the Third Match to the fourth match, and instead hold the Choji match between Neji and Choji first.

Hinata rested her chin on her hands, looking at the two people below the stage with some boredom.

Although it's unknown what kind of training Choji underwent over the past month, he definitely wouldn't be able to beat Neji if he hadn't taken the Three Colored Pills.

While taking the Three Colored Pills is permitted during the Chunin Ninja Exams, doing so will not add any Choji's score.

Furthermore, even if Choji defeats Neji by taking drugs, he will be unable to fight the next battle.

Therefore, this match could not arouse Hinata's interest in the slightest.

Choji either turned into Human Boulder and rolled around on the ground the whole time, or he threw Kunai Bomb at Neji.

He did learn the tactic of spending money to make money.

Shikamaru walked up with a relaxed expression. Although he had been severely suppressed just now, his performance was quite amazing.

"What on earth is Sasuke doing? Did he forfeit?"

Shikamaru glanced in the direction of the Sand Siblings and said calmly, "But this is also a choice to make up one's mind. That guy from Sand Village the gourd is indeed not someone to mess with."

Just then, Temari from the Sand Village turned to look at Shikamaru, Shikamaru turned away somewhat awkwardly.

Hinata teased, "Shikamaru, you're something else! It seems that Temari from Sand Village has already fallen for you."

Shikamaru exclaimed in alarm, "Hinata, you must be joking!"

What are you talking about?!

Naruto's face was full of confidence in Sasuke, and he chuckled, "That Sasuke guy... he'll definitely come!"

Hinata, unusually, spoke up for Sasuke: "Sasuke will definitely come, but I'm afraid he'll pick up Kakashi's habit of being late. I hope he doesn't arrive until after the exams are over!"

"OMG!!!"

Hinata suddenly cried out in surprise.

Thinking of Sasuke, Hinata couldn't help but think of Gaara.

Speaking of Gaara, we can't help but mention the two cannon fodder characters in the Original Story who wanted to stop Gaara from winning the competition.

This Chunin Ninja Exams involves a wager...

Hinata looked up at the sky with tears in her eyes, thinking, "I might have missed out on hundreds of millions!"

Naruto looked at Hinata with some concern and asked in confusion, "Hinata, what's wrong?"

Shikamaru was also somewhat surprised. Could it be that Hinata had thought of something bad again?

Hinata ignored Naruto and instead looked at Shikamaru, asking, "Shikamaru, are you aware that there are bets involved in the Chunin Ninja Exams?"

Shikamaru nodded and said, "I've heard of some, but they're just gadgets played with by bored nobles. Hinata, why are you asking about this?"

Hinata said pitifully, "What else can I do? Place bets!"

"Isn't the outcome of these matches obvious? If I had placed my bets earlier, I might be rich by now!"

Shikamaru turned his head away, seemingly unwilling to acknowledge Hinata.

Hinata grabbed Shikamaru and pressed him for an answer, "Shikamaru, do you know where I can place bets?"

I don't know if it's too late to place a bet now.

But then again, once Sasuke and Gaara's match begins, the Konoha Crush Plan will also begin!

Shikamaru curled his lip and said indifferently, "The betting takes place outside, and... ninjas are not allowed to place bets!"

Hinata glanced at Shikamaru and said disdainfully, "Did you learn your Transformation Jutsu from Akamaru?"

"Besides, even if the Transformation Jutsu might be discovered, you can still have civilians place bets for you!"

Shikamaru: Hinata actually mocked my intelligence!

Hinata ignored them and went off to grieve alone over the hundreds of millions she had missed out on.

Off the field, the battle between Neji and Choji was also coming to an end.

Choji's moves were wide and sweeping, while Neji's were agile and nimble.

After Choji ran out of Kunai and Explosive Tag, Neji knocked him Byakugan with a few Gentle Fist.

Neji wasn't seriously injured, but he was somewhat disheveled from the explosion of the Explosive Tag.

Sparse applause rang out from the audience. This match had truly lowered the bar for the Chunin Ninja Exams and brought shame upon Konohagakure.

"What's going on with the next match?"

"Has the Uchiha not arrived yet?"

The crowd was so loud that some spectators were practically throwing bottles at the competition area.

Hinata glanced towards the audience seats; Hyuga Hiashi had already left with Hanabi.

Hinata felt slightly relieved. The venue would definitely become the center of the battle between the two sides. Hanabi was still young, and it would be too dangerous for her to stay here.

Seeing that Sasuke hadn't arrived yet, Naruto anxiously jumped over the railing onto the competition field, almost using his Transformation Jutsu to become Sasuke and take Sasuke place in the competition.

"They're here!"

Although she hasn't activated her Byakugan, Hinata has mastered Senjutsu and her sensory abilities are still quite strong.

In the center of the stadium, a leaf slowly drifts down.

Before the leaves even hit the ground, a whirlwind suddenly rose up, and countless leaves spun around with it, creating a magnificent scene.

Hinata imagined the scene.

Kakashi and Sasuke spun back to back, each holding a large handful of leaves, throwing them around as they spun.

That scene...

It's probably similar to the scene when the Lord of Emptiness appears in the movie "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons".

However, because Sasuke and Kakashi's figures were obscured by the leaves, no one could see their embarrassing state when they threw the leaves.

He must be incredibly stupid!

When the whirlwind subsided and the leaves fell, Kakashi and Sasuke were already posing, standing coolly in the center of the field.

Wow!

"The Uchiha are here—"

A series of screams, like those of a fangirl, came from the audience.

Kakashi smiled at Genma Shiranui and said with a completely insincere apology, "Sorry, we're late!"

Genma Shiranui, with Senbon dangling from his Genma Shiranui, arrogantly declared, "State your name!"

"Uchiha... Sasuke!"