The Kazekage's deception! Shinki vs. Gaara, the battle begins!
Although Shinki's words were a slap in the face to the Third Hokage, it was during the competition, and Shinki was just a child, so no one could do anything about it.
On the other side, the Shinki in the stands seemed to hear the Kazekage's whisper and looked up.
Shinki frowned immediately upon seeing Kazekage.
Because he discovered that the Kazekage's Chakra was exactly the same as Orochimaru's that he had encountered before!
Has Orochimaru become the Kazekage of Sand Ninja?
Shinki had a guess in his heart.
However, he quickly denied it.
Since the Sand Ninja and Konoha are allies, it's impossible for Orochimaru to be the leader.
Therefore, there is only one answer.
Orochimaru disguised himself as the Kazekage, plotting to invade Konoha!
Upon discovering this, Shinki quickly reported it to Kakashi was standing nearby.
Upon hearing this, Kakashi's eyes widened as well, and he asked again for confirmation, "Shinki, are you sure?!"
Shinki nodded. "Confirmed, it is indeed Orochimaru's Chakra."
"Okay, I understand. After Naruto finishes this match, it's your turn. Get ready, I'll handle things."
After Kakashi finished speaking, he communicated with the Anbu responsible for maintaining security at the scene.
Since Kakashi-sensei had said so, Shinki had no choice but to nod.
Soon, the battle between Neji and Naruto in the fighting arena below came to a conclusion.
Initially, Neji was indeed beating Naruto.
But Naruto is tough, Chakra, and has improved a lot in the past month of training.
Ultimately, Naruto found an opportunity and used Shadow Clones to defeat Neji by surprise.
Inside the fighting arena.
Neji got up from the ground, no longer as arrogant as before, and said sincerely, "You won."
Naruto nodded, looking thoughtful. "Yes."
After that, Naruto Uzumaki Neji Hyuga removed from their posts.
Genma Shiranui walked to the center of the fighting arena and announced the start of the next round, with both fighters taking to the stage.
And this final round is what all the viewers have been waiting for the most.
The Shinki of Konoha versus Sunagakure Gaara!
In the stands, the audience engaged in a heated discussion:
"Who do you think has a better chance of winning between these two?"
"Of course it's Shinki! He's the most dazzling genius in this year 'Chunin Ninja Exams."
"Didn't you hear what the Examinee who passed the Forest of Death exam said? This kid, under the guise of collecting debts, defeated more than ten teams and then sold the Scroll for a whopping 100,000 Copper Coins!"
"So young, yet such a shrewd businessman!"
"What profiteering? They're just using the competition rules to make a legitimate profit."
"Gaara shouldn't be underestimated either."
"I've heard that this kid is incredibly fierce in Sunagakure, and no one dares to mess with him."
"There are even rumors that this kid is the current Jinchūriki of the One-Tail Shukaku."
"So he had Tailed Beast sealed inside him. No wonder he always gave off a dangerous and sinister feeling!"
The stands where the Daimyo of the Nations sat.
These powerful individuals wagered their bets on the final showdown of the Chunin Ninja Exams.
And this final match.
Nearly half of the Daimyo bet on Shinki, because this kid is a Ninjutsu genius who learned the Flying Thunder God Technique at a young age.
The other half bet on Gaara, because of his reputation for brutality and the One-Tail sealed within him.
Just as the chief examiner Genma Shiranui, announced the contestants' entrance, a certain country's Daimyo, who had bet on Shinki Win, gestured to the guards behind him.
The guard immediately understood.
The Daimyo's intention was to give that kid from Sunagakure a heads-up, causing him to lose the match.
In this way, those who bet on the Daimyo of Shinki can make a fortune from this match!
Inside the tunnel where the athletes enter.
Gaara encountered two guards blocking his path.
The two guards, looking quite arrogant, addressed the child. "Hey, Sand Ninja brat! Our Daimyo has bet on Shinki to win. You'd better lose this match, or you'll suffer the consequences."
Gaara remained silent in response to being blocked from his path.
A large swath of sand beside him was instantly lifted into the air by his manipulation!
The next moment, the sand enveloped the two of them.
"Click..."
A series of fine cracking sounds rang out!
Tick-tock... tick-tock...
Blood kept seeping from the sand!
Just then, Naruto was leaving the scene, happened to pass by.
And he happened to bump into Gaara, who was coldly manipulating sand to throw out two mangled corpses.
One glance was enough to strike Naruto like a bolt of lightning!
∑(✘Д✘๑)
This guy is so brutal, he kills without blinking an eye!!
Will he kill himself for witnessing this?!
Just as Naruto was getting nervous...
Gaara cleared away the sand and walked slowly past him, not even glancing at Naruto.
After Gaara stepped onto the arena, Naruto loosened his grip on the Kunai and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Luckily Gaara didn't take him seriously, otherwise he would be done for today.
However, thinking about Gaara's ruthless killing just now, Naruto felt a chill for Shinki!
This kind of person is in a completely different league from them. Can Shinki really pull this off...?
Should we inform Kakashi-sensei to cancel this match? Otherwise, Shinki might lose his life!
It's no wonder Naruto thinks that way; after all, Shinki only became a genius in the last two or three months, and he's having trouble adjusting to the situation.
Furthermore, while at Mount Myōboku, Naruto was constantly training and never witnessed the Shinki displaying its Senjutsu.
It's normal to be worried about Shinki.
Then, Naruto went up to the stands, intending to report what he had just seen to Kakashi-sensei -Kakashi-sensei and ask him to keep a close eye on things.
However, after searching the stands, he couldn't find Kakashi with white hair.
"Sasuke, have you seen Kakashi-sensei?"
Naruto asked Sasuke a question.
Sasuke shook his head. "Shinki just spoke a few words to him and then left. I don't know where he went."
Naruto gritted his teeth. "Damn it, of all times..."
In the fighting arena, Shinki and Gaara stood on opposite sides.
Gaara remained grim as always, but a glint of madness appeared in his eyes when he saw the Shinki.
"I thought you'd run away. This time, I'm definitely going to kill you with my own hands, and grind your flesh to shreds with sand..."
In Shinki's eyes, Gaara at this moment was simply a monster!
"You can't win."
Shinki scoffed at Gaara's nonsensical ramblings.
Meanwhile, Genma Shiranui glanced helplessly at the two geniuses and announced, "Then, let the battle begin!"
From the very beginning of the battle, Gaara demonstrated his formidable battlefield control.
He slowly raised his hand.
"Whoosh..."
Sand is rising from the ground!
Shinki's aura surged, and he directly opened the Sixth Gate the Eight Gates!
Seeing this, Might Guy on the platform was slightly taken aback.
"He opened the Sixth Gate of View so easily! It seems he should be able to open the Seventh Gate of Wonder with a little more effort! This kid's Taijutsu talent is terrifying!"
Gaara, standing on the high platform, looked at the Shinki and said dismissively, "Taijutsu again? That mushroom-headed kid is no good, and neither are you!"
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