Naruto and Sasuke vs. the Three Sand Siblings; Their Combination Technique

The results of the second elimination round's drawing sparked the greatest uproar in the entire venue.

When Minato Namikaze announced in a somewhat complicated tone,

"Team B-03: Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha, Karin.

Versus Team B-12: Gaara, Temari, Kankuro,"

the entire central arena fell silent for a brief moment before erupting into thunderous cheers.

"Sunagakure's elite three siblings against the Yellow Flash's children and the Uchiha clan's genius?!"

"This is going to be incredible!"

"Gaara of Sunagakure has apparently surpassed Chunin level in strength.

He hadn't even shown his true power before. Is he finally going to get serious this time?"

The spectators in the stands were all drawn to this match.

At the highest point of the stands,

Chiyo's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the six people in the arena.

"Interesting."

Tsunade frowned beside him.

"Karin has excellent sensory abilities, and she has learned a little of the Uzumaki clan's Sealing Jutsu, but she mainly specializes in healing and support...

The intensity of this battle may exceed what she can handle."

Mikoto clenched her hands.

"Naruto and Sasuke will protect her."

"That's exactly the problem."

Chiyo looked toward the arena.

"If they get distracted trying to protect Karin, they'll be put on the defensive.

But if they let Karin participate in the battle...

Is she really ready?"

Below the stands, in the preparation area.

Karin nervously looked at her brother Naruto, unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes with her fingers.

Her long crimson hair was tied into a ponytail behind her head, and the bangs on her forehead were damp with sweat.

"I-I'll do my best!"

She took a deep breath, as though encouraging herself.

"I won't hold Brother or Sasuke back!"

Naruto grinned and gave her shoulder a firm pat.

"What are you talking about, Karin? You're