Guiyuan VS Naruto

The first match was Guiyuan VS Naruto.

As the other contestants left, Naruto and Guiyuan remained in the center of the arena.

In the spectator stands, Sakura watched Naruto with great concern. That ninja from Peach Country was absurdly powerful—he could even trade blows with Orochimaru. Naruto had no chance of winning.

After Genma Shiranui announced the start, he retreated to the side. Naruto stared at Guiyuan cautiously, not daring to lower his guard in the slightest.

The match arrangements had been announced a day ago. Even if he was an idiot, he knew to gather information on his opponent. Sakura had told him to find a chance to forfeit, while Shino's intelligence consisted of only two words: very strong.

With Naruto's personality, forfeiting was naturally never an option. So what if this guy was strong? His training over the past few days hadn't been for nothing!

Compared to Naruto's caution, Guiyuan appeared far more relaxed. He first looked up at His Majesty in the spectator stands before finally turning his gaze to Naruto.

"Your luck ends now that you've run into me. Naruto, right? I'd advise you to surrender. I won't go easy on you—no, I should say I'm planning to beat you to death. His Majesty is watching me. I absolutely cannot disappoint him!"

"What are you talking about?!" Naruto suddenly thrust out a fist at Guiyuan. "No matter how strong you are, I'll definitely defeat you! If I want to become Hokage, then I absolutely can't fall here!"

At the word Hokage, killing intent suddenly burst from Guiyuan. "The Hokage is already a thing of the past. You Konoha ninja can only live in His Majesty's shadow. You're just a genin, yet you sure know how to talk!"

"Enough with the chatter! I'm starting!"

Guiyuan extended a