After drawing lots, the matchups for the four Hokage candidates were announced on the spot. The first round would be Hatake Kakashi versus Might Guy, while the second would be Uchiha Itachi versus Sarutobi Asuma.
As the first match was about to begin, the atmosphere in the arena grew ever more heated.
Naruto, Neji, Rock Lee, Shikamaru, and the rest of their classmates arrived at the stands together, excitedly discussing the upcoming Hokage election.
"The first match is Kakashi-sensei against Guy-sensei! Who do you think will win?"
Naruto was excited. This kind of lively spectacle was exactly what he loved.
Rock Lee was equally fired up, clenching his fists. "I believe in Guy-sensei!"
Neji crossed his arms and said calmly, "Guy-sensei is very powerful, but Kakashi-sensei has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique and possesses a Three Tomoe Sharingan. Before they fight, it's hard to say who will win!"
Naruto turned to Shikamaru. "What do you think, Shikamaru?"
Shikamaru smiled. "In a setting like this, Guy-sensei definitely won't unleash the final Eight Inner Gates Formation. He might not even use the Seventh Gate, so Kakashi-sensei should have the advantage."
Sai, standing nearby, said, "No. Shion was just called over to the Barrier Team. With her there, the arena barrier can withstand Guy-sensei opening the Seventh Gate."
Shikamaru froze. "Huh?"
Rock Lee was instantly invigorated. "Sensei's youth can finally be shown to everyone!"
Neji's expression grew much more serious as well. "If opening the Seventh Gate, the Gate of Wonder, is permitted, then this match will be worth watching!"
Naruto laughed loudly. "Yeah! Today's matches are definitely going to be amazing!"
Elsewhere.
The girls gathered together were focused on something other than the matches. Sakura and Ino searched the entire arena for Sasuke, while Hinata listened to Tenten and Yakumo chatting,