One-Tail, Shukaku!

As the grandest third round of the Chunin Exams began, Konoha Village welcomed its most important guest: Fourth Kazekage Rasa of Hidden Sand Village.

"Lord Kazekage, please."

The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in Hokage Cloak, personally came to greet the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, and invited Kazekage to ride alongside him on the highest viewing platform in the arena.

Thank you.

The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, raised his head, revealing a cold face beneath his Hokage Cloak. He narrowed his eyes and followed Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"It is truly a Lord Kazekage has graced Konoha with his presence..."

As Sarutobi Hiruzen led the way, he exchanged pleasantries, his eyes glancing slightly at the Fourth Kazekage's face, hoping to discern his ally's thoughts.

However, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, spoke very little. He simply Earth Flow the viewing platform, sat in his seat, and surveyed the arena.

It has to be said.

The third exam was a large-scale event.

The VIP section was already filled with Daimyo and nobles from various countries.

All the high-ranking officials of Konoha attended today, and even former Hokage assistant Danzo Shimura, who had been living at home for a long time, sat next to his two old friends.

Jiraiya and Tsunade, Konoha's Sannin of Konoha, stood on a high spot in the corner, overlooking the entire arena. They remained vigilant against Orochimaru, who could appear at any moment.

As a distinguished guest of Konoha, Shirou Emiya was also invited to attend, or rather, it was because that little guy Naruto Uzumaki wanted him to come and observe the ceremony that this important figure, who always devoted his time to medical research, finally agreed to show his face here.

But...

Shirou Emiya was positioned next to Tsunade.

After all, this position offers a wider field of vision.

"That Naruto is the first one to appear..."

Jiraiya watched as Naruto Uzumaki walked towards the center of the arena as instructed by the referee, and couldn't help but stroke his chin. "There shouldn't be any problems, right?"

"Yeah?"

Tsunade stood next to Jiraiya, waving her hand dismissively. "I heard you, as the teacher, have been giving that brat a lot of extra lessons..."

"Hey-hey..."

Jiraiya couldn't help but chuckle and scratch his head.

While they were chatting, the match inside the arena had already begun, Naruto Uzumaki and his first opponent Neji Hyuga, were already locked in combat!

As a genius of the Hyuga Clan ...

In addition, there's Might Guy, Neji Hyuga's teacher Konoha's best Taijutsu user. This kid is clearly more proficient in Taijutsu combat than Naruto Uzumaki!

However, Jiraiya and Tsunade only watched for a short while, and the battle only had a little entertainment value left for them. They couldn't help but start talking about the most important thing again: their former best friend Orochimaru.

"Have you found that guy's whereabouts?"

Tsunade surveyed the entire arena but found nothing suspicious.

"No."

Jiraiya's expression turned serious, and his gaze swept over everyone in the arena. "Too many people have been coming to the village lately. We've searched everywhere but haven't found anything suspicious. It seems that guy might have already left..."

"But..."

"That guy is unlikely to give up so easily."

"If he and Obito Uchiha have any conspiracy, their conspiracy will likely be carried out today, because today is the last day of the Chunin Exams..."

Same.

Today is also the grandest day.

If Orochimaru were to launch an attack in Konoha today in front of so many distinguished guests, it would surely be a major event that would shake the entire Shinobi World!

Pity...

Orochimaru hid himself very well.

It was impossible for Jiraiya to find any trace of it.

"I have already notified the Jonin in the village."

Jiraiya's gaze swept over some Jonin in the front row of the audience, and he said in a deep voice, "Something unexpected might happen today. Tell them to be on their guard..."

"The Anbu..."

"They also secretly searched for his whereabouts within the stadium."

"Outside the village..."

"We have also received orders to raise the alert level."

Jiraiya saying this, Jiraiya glanced at Tsunade again before continuing, "If that guy really dares to cause trouble today..."

To put it bluntly...

There's a very high chance they won't return.

All the fighting power that Konoha could gather was within the village.

Unless Orochimaru and Obito Uchiha can instantly detonate the Nine-Tails inside Naruto Uzumaki, Orochimaru is unlikely to cause any major trouble.

Certainly.

On Naruto Uzumaki's side...

One contestant will definitely gain more attention.

Orochimaru would also have no chance to secretly approach Naruto Uzumaki with him and Tsunade in charge, and use the Nine-Tails -Nine-Tails inside Naruto Uzumaki to cause trouble.

Even Obito Uchiha would hardly have this opportunity.

Although Obito Uchiha were mysterious and he was always elusive, Kakashi Hatake volunteered to take on the mission of fighting against Obito Uchiha.

As long as Obito Uchiha...

Kakashi Hatake wouldn't give him a chance to get close to Naruto Uzumaki.

"Except for that Orochimaru guy..."

"Those ninja from Hidden Rain Village are also troublesome."

Jiraiya's gaze fell upon the location of the Hidden Rain Squad he was particularly concerned about. "I wonder if they'll cause any trouble today..."

It's a bit strange.

When Jiraiya's gaze fell upon Zero and White Tiger, two Amegakure in the audience, they seemed to sense something and also looked towards Jiraiya's position.

"There's always a vague feeling of familiarity mixed with strangeness..."

Jiraiya's face froze slightly. He could only conclude that he might have seen the other person on his journey, but a glimmer of hope lingered in his heart.

Hope...

That Hidden Rain Squad was able to face reality...

Now that he and Tsunade are here, they hope that their past deeds in fighting against Hanzo the Salamander Hanzo, the leader of Hidden Rain Village, will make them abandon their scheming ways.

Just as Jiraiya was worried about potential problems outside the arena, the first battle came to an end. Naruto, who claimed to avenge his classmate Hinata Hyuga in this match, defeated Neji Hyuga using the Rasengan!

The second match.

Sasuke Uchiha versus Gaara.

Naruto Uzumaki had just stepped off the stage when a conflicted look appeared on his face, because he wanted to defeat both Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara ...

Really...

This is so difficult!

How can there be so many opponents to defeat!

After all, Sasuke Uchiha was the opponent Naruto Uzumaki longed to defeat, Gaara was entrusted to him by Shirou Emiya ...

I must defeat Gaara ...

Gaara truth about his mother...

But...

The referee won't care about that.

After Naruto Uzumaki left the stage, Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara appeared.

Compared to the battle Neji Hyuga and Naruto Uzumaki, the battle between Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara was more exciting and clearly more entertaining!

Sasuke Uchiha moved swiftly across the arena. He had been constantly improving during the Chunin Exams, continuously learning from the strengths of others!

For example...

The Taijutsu I learned from Rock Lee!

Sasuke Uchiha truly lived up to his reputation as a genius. His progress during the month-long training was astonishing, leaving even the patient Rock Lee in the audience speechless!

But...

Taijutsu alone are not enough...

Sasuke Uchiha kept attacking Gaara, but no matter how much effort he put in and how many sands he broke, he couldn't completely shatter Gaara's sand manipulation defense. The dense sand stood between the two like a solid wall!

Fortunately...

He also learned powerful Ninjutsu from many people!

"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Bullet!"

Sasuke Uchiha immediately unleashed a powerful Fire Release Ninjutsu, and flames instantly gathered and surged toward Gaara like a fire dragon!

The dense sand kept popping and crackling in the flames!

Upon witnessing the sudden burst of powerful Ninjutsu in the arena, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience, and everyone cheered loudly!

"That kid seems like your disciple too..."

Tsunade looked at Sasuke Uchiha with great interest and casually made a comment.

"No, no, no, it doesn't look like it!"

Jiraiya waved his hand with some concern. He dared not take Sasuke Uchiha as his disciple, especially since this little guy Sasuke Uchiha clearly had a relationship of both enmity and friendship with Naruto Uzumaki, the Child of Prophecy he had identified!

If Sasuke were my disciple...

Then his disciples might really start fighting!

When Jiraiya thought of this, he couldn't help but tilt his head slightly and glance cautiously at Shirou Emiya standing on the other side.

This important figure's name is too famous...

The other person's vision is truly extraordinary...

Jiraiya was genuinely frightened; he dared not ignore the terrifying theory that Shirou Emiya had said his disciples would fight each other until the true Child of Prophecy was chosen.

"What humans fear most..."

Shirou Emiya turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on Jiraiya: "It will never cease to come just because humans are afraid."

"What is Jiraiya afraid of...?"

Tsunade looked at Shirou Emiya with surprise.

"It won't happen."

Jiraiya quickly shook his head, his gaze falling on Naruto Uzumaki had just finished his match. "If the Great Toad Sage's prophecy is truly as Lord Shirou said, then I will definitely prevent this from happening!"

"And..."

"Naruto will become an excellent ninja sooner or later..."

Jiraiya spoke, he looked at Shirou Emiya, "Doesn't Lord Shirou think so too?"

"But..."

Shirou Emiya's gaze fell upon the contestants' benches in the arena, and he spoke calmly, "Since you already believe in the existence of fate in this world, then fate will not disappoint you. The story destined to happen as foretold..."

Destined...

It will appear.

While they were exchanging words, the battle between Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara on the field had become extremely intense, with fierce flames and flying sand constantly colliding!

Explosions were heard one after another!

However...

The real killer move is often hidden beneath the flames!

Besides Fire Style...

This month, Sasuke also learned a new Ninjutsu from Kakashi Hatake, which he liked even more than Jiraiya's Fire Release Ninjutsu!

"Lightning Release: Chidori!"

Sasuke Uchiha moved swiftly, lightning crackling between his palms, as he charged toward Gaara amidst the dust and sand of exploding sand and flames!

"This guy!"

Gaara hastily manipulated the sand to form a spherical sand ball, concealing his body within it, but he was ultimately a step too slow!

The sharp Lightning Release: Chidori had pierced his shoulder, and blood instantly began to flow slowly down Gaara's shoulder. The smell of blood made his face turn even more gloomy, and a chilling killing intent that seemed capable of tearing a person apart appeared on his face...

His rationality...

Gradually losing...

So much so that...

An eerie Chakra began to emanate from his body.

A strange brown cat face gradually appeared on his face.

This Chakra ...

There was a faint sense of unease about it.

Even Naruto Uzumaki, sitting on the preparation bench, had noticed the problem with Gaara; he realized that the guy named Gaara was in big trouble...

Because...

They are all the same kind of beings!

Gaara will become just like himself on the night of his graduation; the thing sealed within him is about to burst forth!

"Kakashi-sensei!"

"No, we need to find Jiraiya- sensei!"

Naruto Uzumaki rushed towards Jiraiya, hoping that Jiraiya could stop the upcoming battle between Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara!

"Jiraiya- sensei!"

When Naruto Uzumaki rushed over, he didn't even have time to greet Shirou Emiya before hurriedly saying, "That guy is different from everyone else, he..."

"He is the Jinchuriki of One Tail, Shukaku."

Shirou Emiya looked at Gaara, who was standing motionless in the arena, and sensed the Chakra emanating from Gaara. He then calmly gave Naruto Uzumaki the answer.

That name!

Jiraiya and Tsunade are definitely no strangers!

"What?"

After all, Hidden Sand Village has tried to use the power of Shukaku the One Tail, Shukaku to attack Konoha more than once during the Shinobi World War. The existence of One Tail, Shukaku is no secret!

"I will kill you..."

Gaara slowly raised his head, staring at Sasuke Uchiha in front of him. A crazed smile flashed across his lips, and he slowly raised his finger. "I will definitely kill you..."

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha's body involuntarily wanted to retreat!

This dangerous aura...

He had already sensed it!

This guy...

What kind of monster is it?!

Whoosh!

Gaara's eyes slowly closed.

Suddenly, a terrifying gale erupted throughout the arena!

A huge, fat raccoon suddenly appeared under everyone's watchful eyes, and a strange sound emanating from its mouth echoed throughout the arena!

"Finally..."

"I'm out again!"