Naruto vs. Kiba Inuzuka

Kiba Inuzuka didn't hesitate. In a flash, he unleashed the Beast Mimicry Ninjutsu: Four Legs Technique, transforming into a fierce beastly shadow that lunged at Naruto with overwhelming momentum. His sharp claws and fangs carved streaks of icy light through the air, aiming straight for Naruto's vital points.

Yet, facing this sudden ferocious assault, Naruto remained remarkably composed. With his hands casually tucked into his pockets and a smile in his eyes behind the sunglasses, he leaped and spun with a light grace, each movement perfectly dodging Kiba's fierce strikes.

His motions were effortless and elegant, like a carefree dance, completely unruffled by Kiba's attack.

On the platform, Kurenai watched in stunned disbelief. She could tell Naruto's evasions weren't luck but a precise read on Kiba's attack patterns. It was clear Naruto had seen through Kiba's every move.

But seeing through an attack and dodging it with such accuracy were two different things. Kurenai asked herself if she could evade Kiba's assault so precisely—and doubted it. She thought to herself, "Naruto's just a genin fresh out of the Ninja Academy, and I'm an elite jonin of Konoha!"

She glanced at Kakashi, who remained calm, as if everything was going according to plan. Kurenai marveled inwardly, "You hide your cards well, Kakashi."

Sakura, watching Naruto's effortless dodging, couldn't help but curl a smug smile at the corner of her mouth.

She knew Naruto's strength well, but even so, she felt happy seeing him perform so brilliantly.

Ino, on the other hand, was completely different. She hadn't known Naruto's true abilities before. When she saw him handling Kiba's fierce attacks with such ease, her eyes sparkled with admiration.

She stared intently at Naruto's figure, and every successful dodge deepened the fondness in her heart.

"Naruto, you're so cool!" Ino couldn't help but cheer softly, her face taking on a lovesick expression as she was fully immersed in Naruto's fighting style.

Sakura wasn't about to be outdone. She shouted loudly, "Naruto, you're amazing!"

Temari stood on the spectator platform, her gaze locked onto Naruto in the arena.

This was her second time seeing Naruto, but now, as Sakura and Ino's cheers rose and fell, a blush crept unbidden onto her cheeks. Listening to the passionate shouts, she nearly joined them herself.

But just as she was about to speak, she noticed Gaara and Kankuro beside her.

Gaara's face was stern, his eyes sharp as he scrutinized every detail of the match; Kankuro wore a disdainful sneer, a cold smirk on his lips.

Temari quickly reined in her emotions, regaining her composure. She knew well that as a representative of Sunagakure, cheering for Naruto would be highly inappropriate.

So she took a deep breath, refocused on the match, and silently rooted for Naruto in her heart.

Hinata stood in a corner of the spectator platform, her gaze warm and steady on Naruto in the arena. Her hands were clasped tightly together, her fingertips faintly white, betraying her inner tension and anticipation. Unlike the exuberant Sakura and Ino nearby, Hinata's support for Naruto was reserved and understated.

Her face flushed, and she lowered her eyes, as if afraid someone might notice the turmoil within her. Yet her heart pounded like a drum, each beat cheering Naruto on.

"Go for it, Naruto-kun! I'm always here supporting you." Hinata repeated this silently in her mind, her eyes shining with determination and tenderness, as if she could send that strength to Naruto in the arena.

Sasuke stood on the platform, watching Naruto toy with Kiba's attacks with such ease. He frowned, then called out loudly, "Naruto, just end it already. Don't waste time playing with him."

Kiba, already frustrated by Naruto's dodging, heard Sasuke's dismissive words and erupted in fury. His hackles raised as he roared, "Naruto! All you do is run! If you've got guts, fight me head-on!"

Naruto's eyes behind the sunglasses curved into crescents. He'd initially planned to finish things quickly, but seeing how cocky this brat Kiba was, he didn't mind playing along a little longer.

But now, hearing Sasuke's words, Naruto decided to end the game.

In an instant, Naruto accelerated. His figure streaked across the arena like lightning, closing in on Kiba.

On the platform, Kakashi's eyes narrowed sharply. He immediately realized Naruto was about to get serious.

Kakashi vanished in a flash, charging toward the arena to rescue Kiba.