After Neji Hyuga and Haku's battle, the next few matches hit another lull. The spectators in the stands promptly went off to use the bathroom or grab something to eat. Twenty minutes later, only eight examinees remained beneath the Main Grandstand, waiting for their turn!
They were Naruto, Sasuke, Gaara, Rock Lee, Hozuki Suigetsu, Kankuro, Karin, and Hinata.
The two beautiful girls held hands and chatted cheerfully, completely unconcerned about facing a strong opponent. They had already exchanged lots and secured each other as opponents!
"Numbers fifteen and twenty-two, step up for your match," Genma Shiranui called lazily.
Karin and Hinata exchanged glances, then walked onto the field side by side, smiling.
Naruto popped a Military Ration Pill into his mouth to stave off hunger, then looked down at his number: 18.
He silently worked out the order and realized he would be the very last to fight.
I really am the main character!
Naruto was thrilled. He just didn't know whether number 19 was Sasuke.
"So you're number 18!" Hozuki Suigetsu's voice suddenly came from behind Naruto.
"What are you doing?" Naruto jumped.
"If you're number 18, then I'll need number 19 to be your opponent."
Hozuki Suigetsu rubbed his chin and looked at the others. "Hey, which of you has number 19? I'll trade with you!"
None of the other four paid him any attention.
"Damn it, are you all pretending I'm not here?" Hozuki Suigetsu snapped.
"Before you ask someone else, tell us your own number," Kankuro said with a disgruntled snort.
Hozuki Suigetsu hesitated for a moment, but his desire to take Naruto down with his own hands was too strong. He had no choice but to show them his bamboo slip. "I'm number 16."
"Sixteen? Then your opponent is me?" Kankuro felt his whole world