Cheating

"Moon, could it be that you intend to..."

As soon as Uchiha Yue finished speaking, Hatake Kakashi stood there stunned, clearly surprised by Uchiha Yue's idea.

However, Uchiha Yue found Hatake Kakashi's surprised expression somewhat amusing, and then smiled and said, "Kakashi, Kumogakure and Iwagakure want to deal with our village, does that mean our village can't deal with other ninja villages? Like those guys from Kirigakure and Sunagakure, do you think our village can easily let them leave?"

Uchiha Yue paused slightly, then continued, "When Kumogakure and Iwagakure attack our village, it will definitely descend into chaos. At that point, who can guarantee the safety of the ninja from other villages? And even if those guys from other villages die in our village, is that our village's fault? So, whoever we kill, we can frame those people from Kumogakure and Iwagakure —after all, we've been plotting against our village!"

"Hmm, good idea."

Clearly, Hatake Kakashi is not inflexible and is extremely loyal to Konoha.

So, just as Uchiha Yue arrived, Hatake Kakashi nodded and said, "If that's the case, I hope we can eliminate Mei Terumi, Sasori of the Red Sands, and Kisame Hoshigaki. After all, Mei Terumi, Sasori of the Red Sands, and Kisame Hoshigaki are all very strong. If they all grow up, they will definitely become a major threat to our village in the future. Yue, these matters will probably be left to you to handle. Do a good job!"

"Don't worry, Kakashi!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yue smiled and nodded, saying, "As long as I can locate them, they will definitely be my primary target. However, it seems there are only three people who have advanced to the semifinals, right? Does this mean we should proceed with the Chunin Ninja Exams semifinals as if the previous match had gone smoothly?"

"That doesn't seem to be the case, Yue."

At this moment, Hatake Kakashi shook his head at Uchiha Yue in front of him and said, "Right now, only we and Sasori of the Red Sands have advanced to the semifinals, so according to the rules of the Chunin Ninja Exams, we need to draw lots again to determine the order of the Chunin Ninja Exams semifinals."

Just then, Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi saw Shikaku Nara beckoning to them. Hatake Kakashi took a deep breath and said, "Alright, Yue, Mr. Shikaku wants to see us. It must be about the semi-final draw. Right now, I'd like to spar with Sasori of the Red Sands first, so we can meet in the finals!"

"Hahaha, it's possible that I'll be the one dealing with Sasori of the Red Sands!"

Upon hearing Hatake Kakashi's words, Uchiha Yue made a few teasing remarks, and then accompanied Hatake Kakashi to Shikaku Nara's side.

As expected, just as Hatake Kakashi had predicted, the semi-final matchups needed to be redrawn. Therefore, Shikaku Nara arrived with the draw box and instructed Uchiha Yue Hatake Kakashi Hatake Kakashi to prepare for the draw. However, after Sasori of the Red Sands finished drawing the Uchiha Yue Hatake Kakashi Hatake Kakashi saw that he had drawn Uchiha Yue 1, their expressions became somewhat strange.

Then, with a strange look in Uchiha Yue's eyes, he slowly approached Shikaku Nara.

Unexpectedly, after Uchiha Yue came in front of him, Shikaku Nara whispered, "Tsuki, you should draw your lot carefully!"

"Oh?"

Reminded by Shikaku Nara, the strange look in Uchiha Yue's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a look of bewilderment. Undoubtedly, Uchiha Yue now understood why Sasori of the Red Sands drawn the number 1 lot. It turned out that Shikaku Nara had rigged the draw, deliberately ensuring Sasori of the Red Sands drew number 1. This way, if either Uchiha Yue or Hatake Kakashi could defeat Sasori of the Red Sands, both Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi would qualify for the finals.

Immediately afterwards...

Having figured out the crux of the matter, Uchiha Yue reached into the box and casually took a number change slip.

Then, Uchiha Yue was dismayed to discover that he had received a bye in this round, as he had drawn an Uchiha Yue. Seeing that Uchiha Yue had a number, Hatake Kakashi naturally didn't need to draw a number. The next round would be a match between Hatake Kakashi and Sasori of the Red Sands. If Hatake Kakashi could defeat Sasori of the Red Sands, then Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi would truly have to face off in the finals to determine who was superior.

However, right after the semi-final match schedule was finalized, Sasori of the Red Sands approached Uchiha Yue with a cold smile.

Furthermore, when Uchiha Yue passed by Sasori of the Red Sands, he overheard Sasori of the Red Sands sneer, "Uchiha Yue, your Konoha is truly despicable, even resorting to shady dealings in the draw! If I'm not mistaken, you're planning to have Hatake Kakashi deplete my chakra and stamina first, and then defeat me in the finals?"

"Hmph, how interesting!"

Sasori of the Red Sands paused for a moment, then continued, "Don't think that just because Hatake Kakashi is wearing me down, you can achieve final victory, Uchiha Yue! For a whole month, I haven't wasted a single second; I've been thinking about how to deal with you! So, Uchiha Yue, just wait to be defeated by me in the finals! The championship is mine, Sasori of the Red Sands's, for the taking!"

"Sasori of the Red Sands, you're spouting more and more nonsense!"

As Sasori of the Red Sands arrived, Uchiha Yue also curled a cold smile, saying, "Kakashi's father could kill your parents before, and now he can kill you! Don't think Kakashi is here to wear down your chakra and stamina, Sasori of the Red Sands! Actually, Kakashi is planning to eliminate you and meet me in the finals!"

"What?"

Upon hearing Uchiha Yue's words, Sasori of the Red Sands's pupils suddenly flashed with intense killing intent, and his gaze gradually turned icy as he looked at Hatake Kakashi. Then, after taking a deep breath to calm himself, Sasori of the Red Sands said in a chilling tone, "So, Hatake Kakashi is the son of Konoha's White Fang. No wonder..."

Then, Sasori of the Red Sands looked at Uchiha Yue in front of him and said, "Thank you, Uchiha Yue."

"Your despicable actions in Konoha have given me a chance for revenge!"

"I will kill Hatake Kakashi in front of all the ninja of Konoha and avenge myself!"