Because of their lack of information, these people could only assume that the Hidden Leaf Village was showing off its strength.
In two simple words—putting on airs.
For such an existence...
They joined forces, expressing their willingness to find a way to trip up this strongest big brother.
Naruto and Shino's battle began immediately afterward, but it did not last very long.
Naruto unleashed a Rasengan without hesitation, and its tremendous power instantly defeated Shino.
Relying on his own powerful Uzumaki Body and his inexhaustible Chakra, he wiped out all the insects Shino had just bred in an instant. Insects needed time to devour things as well, so Naruto simply forced his Chakra into them and stuffed every last one to death.
Faced with such a powerful attack, Shino was terrified. Worried that his queen insect would be harmed, he hurriedly chose to surrender.
Yet such a swift conclusion left many spectators shouting that they had not had enough.
They had originally been looking forward to a more intense and prolonged battle, never expecting it to end so quickly.
Regardless, Naruto's strength had been fully displayed, filling everyone with anticipation for the matches to come.
Sasuke and Neji's battle began once again.
This was the match to determine the top two!
In the stands.
Kisame looked at Itachi, whose brows were tightly furrowed, and smiled as he spoke. "Itachi-san, aren't you happy to see your little brother? Why have you been frowning this whole time?"
Itachi hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he voiced his thoughts.
"This shouldn't be my little brother, or... whatever exists inside him is no longer him!"
Itachi's eyes, which could see through everything, were actually filled with confusion at this moment.
The Hidden Leaf Village...
Had broken its promise?
Were they really not