Seeing that even Kidomaru, who had activated his second state, was being suppressed, Tayuya and Jirobo couldn't help but feel a sense of panic.
Among them, Kidomaru is the strongest when they activate their first state.
The second state is naturally the same; these three brats are beyond their ability to handle!
"Jirobo! Retreat!"
Without hesitation, Tayuya shouted and used her flute to control the three summoning giants to launch a suicide attack towards Ino and Shikamaru.
Jirobo gritted his teeth as he watched Choji relentlessly attack him. With a stomp of his foot, countless stones flew into the air.
It slammed towards Choji's location, creating a cloud of dust.
Whoosh--!
A figure flashed by, Tayuya, with the help of the summoning giant, snatched Kidomaru's body.
Then, without looking back, they retreated.
As the smoke cleared, Choji waved and was about to give chase again when...
"Choji, that's enough."
Shikamaru raised his hand to stop Choji's movement and looked at the three who had already fled in a disheveled state.
Having released the shadow that had been hanging over him, he let out a long breath, oblivious to the mess on the ground.
He plopped down on his bottom.
"This is really... super troublesome."
Choji deactivated his Butterfly Mode Transformation, panting heavily, but a smile spread across his face, "That's great."
Ino slowly walked over to Shikamaru's side, and after examining him for a while, she felt relieved. "These three guys are definitely stronger Chunin."
"Ah, the state they activated was so strange."
Shikamaru nodded. His Chakra surged dramatically in that state, and even underwent a further transformation.
Although he controlled Kidomaru, it was merely a precaution he had prepared for a long time.
In his second state, Kidomaru found it somewhat difficult to restrain him.
"Isn't this the Chunin Ninja Exams? Why do we keep running into these overpowered guys?" Ino couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Shikamaru shook his head without responding; he had guessed correctly from the start.
This Chunin Ninja Exams is truly extraordinary.
All sorts of Gyuki have emerged.
"Let's go check if Naruto have arrived yet."
Shikamaru stood up, patted his butt, and looked at Ino and Choji.
"Walk!"
Choji and Ino were taken aback by these words, then nodded.
They were even more worried about Naruto's condition.
If they encounter enemies again on their way, Hinata's nearly depleted Chakra won't be of much use.
The three of them headed straight for the Highland Tower.
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"Arrive!"
Hinata looked at the gate of the Highland Tower in front of her and couldn't help but shout in surprise.
As they walked in, a Chunin appeared in front of them, raised his hand to stop them, and said, "Please show me the scroll."
Hinata didn't hesitate and immediately took out the Heaven and Earth Scroll that she had prepared beforehand and handed it over.
Chunin confirming the situation, the Chunin looked at Naruto, who was being carried on Sasuke's back.
"A room has been prepared inside the tower; you must stay there until the exam is over."
Sasuke quickly said, "Hello, I need to contact Jonin Hagoromo; my comrade needs his treatment."
"Lord Hagoromo?"
Upon hearing that the several Genin to see the elder, the Chunin couldn't help but frown.
After all, given his existence, it would be impossible for him to know that Sasuke, Naruto, and the others were Hagoromo's students.
Just as he was about to refuse, a voice interrupted the Chunin.
"I'll take care of this."
Kakashi strolled over lazily and waved for Chunin to leave.
"What's wrong?"
Kakashi looked at Naruto and noticed that both of his hands were wrapped in bandages, and couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"Naruto's hands are injured due to the technique; could you please call his teacher for me?"
Sasuke, thoroughly annoyed, began to explain.
Naruto, standing behind him, Teuchi and greeted Kakashi nonchalantly, "Yo, white-haired uncle~"
Kakashi frowned slightly, quickly walked to Sasuke's side, and carefully took Naruto's hand.
After confirming, he Body Flicker Technique disappeared from the spot.
"Go to the treatment room on the second floor immediately. I'll go get someone."
Seeing Kakashi finally take action, Sasuke and Hinata both breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hey, don't be so nervous," Naruto said optimistically.
Sasuke pursed his lips and headed straight for the second floor without responding.
Now is not the time to argue with this Dead Last; he'd heard Naruto say that countless times along the way.
Although he knew Naruto didn't want them to worry too much, it only made him hate himself even more.
Seeing that Sasuke didn't argue back as usual, Naruto calmed down as well.
Hinata was following behind, wanted to say something, but seeing the state of Sasuke and Naruto, she remained silent.
No sooner had Sasuke put Naruto down in the treatment room than the door was pushed open.
Tsunade was the first to step in, followed by Hagoromo.
What's going on?
Tsunade quickly stepped forward, took Naruto's hand, and began to examine him closely.
After receiving a signal from Hagoromo, Hinata quickly began to explain Naruto's injuries, since her Byakugan had seen them most clearly.
"Can you cure this?"
After hearing Tsunade couldn't help but turn to look at Hagoromo.
Hagoromo knew she could heal, but even she found the injury troublesome.
"My Yang Release can accelerate the healing process, allowing Naruto to recover quickly. However, I'll need your help with his meridians, Senior Sister."
After listening to Hinata's story, Hagoromo looked up at Tsunade.
"Nonsense!"
Tsunade's face darkened with anger as she pointed at Naruto's hands, saying, "This technique is clearly not fully developed, and this brat is still so young!"
"Hey! You old woman! Please don't talk about my teacher like that!"
Naruto jumped up, standing on the bed and glaring at Tsunade, his face full of anger. "If it weren't for Master's guidance, not only me, but even Sasuke would have been injured by Orochimaru this time!"
"Furthermore, I devised this technique myself, and I'm using it myself. My teacher has already strictly forbidden me from doing so!"
Naruto's words echoed throughout the treatment room, and Tsunade fell silent upon hearing Orochimaru's name.
"Alright, Naruto, sit down."
Hagoromo comforted Naruto with a gentle expression, then turned to Tsunade and said, "Senior sister, I'll leave it to you."
Hagoromo showed no anger at Tsunade's attitude, after all, she was worried about Naruto.
"I see."
Faced with Hagoromo's gentle attitude, even Tsunade couldn't help but feel that she had just gone a little too far.
"However, I need this Hyuga girl to help me confirm the location of my meridians."
Tsunade turned to Hinata and spoke.
"No problem!" Hinata agreed before Hagoromo could even speak, even though her eyes were a little sore from overuse.
Hagoromo glanced at the disciples and instantly understood that something was amiss.