Finals Begin!
Time flies, and the first written exam of the Chunin Ninja Exams, the second survival test in the Forest of Death, and the third selection tournament that followed the second have all come to an end.
In these rigorous rounds of selection, apart from Sakura, who fought Ino to a standstill in the qualifying rounds but ultimately lost in a draw and was eliminated from the finals, Naruto and Sasuke both easily defeated their opponents with overwhelming force and advanced to the finals without any suspense.
It's worth mentioning that after the first written test, Naruto finally learned the cruel truth from Kakashi's smug expression that he had been tricked by his parents and Jiraiya.
As a result, he showed great resentment during subsequent assessments.
In the third selection match, Naruto made an incredible move that left everyone present speechless:
After easily defeating Kiba with a Shadow Clone, the real Kiba, with a grin, started masturbating Akamaru right in front of Kiba, essentially giving him a live broadcast of NTR (Netorare, a form of infidelity)...
"Naruto, what are you trying to do! Take it out on me, Akamaru, Akamaru is innocent!!"
Shadow Clone to the ground by the shadow clone, struggled desperately, hissing and yelling at Naruto, who was groping his dog like a the Incompetent Husband.
"Hehehe... Innocent? The moment it became Ninja Dog, it ceased to be innocent!"
If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for being too weak to protect your most cherished companions!
Naruto mocked in an extremely irritating tone while precisely scratching Akamaru's most sensitive area on his lower abdomen.
"Look? Akamaru seems to enjoy being touched by me, doesn't it? It's completely different from how it is in front of you, isn't it? Ahahaha!!"
Akamaru: "Wow --"
"No, Akamaru! Why are you making that face?! I don't want to see it, I don't want to see your teeth!!"
"That's really hurtful to say, Ya."
Akamaru did this all for you... Hehehe, hehehehe!!"
In a corner, Kou, who had come specifically to watch the match, silently put down the dumpling in his hand and looked at Naruto, who was laughing wildly on the stage. He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
This child has become like this... it shouldn't have anything to do with me, right?
Because the scene of this competition was so bizarre, Hayate Gekko, the second examiner for the "pure love warrior," Gekko Hayate eliminated Naruto had seriously damaged the eyes of everyone watching.
But after Naruto argued his case forcefully (under pressure), Gekko Hayate reluctantly announced that Naruto had advanced to the finals.
(Sasuke's sharp comment on Gekko Hayate: The compromiser! If you can't do it, then let me do it. Let me be the partner of justice!)
Aside from Naruto's bizarre match, the most shocking moment of the entire selection process was undoubtedly the fierce battle between Gaara and Rock Lee.
In this match, Gaara demonstrated his terrifying strength to everyone present.
An almost unbreakable absolute defense, a sandstorm powerful enough to crush opponents into dust, ruthless and merciless fighting methods, and a suffocating sense of oppression...
Gaara proved to everyone with his overwhelming strength that he was the only Genin in the Chunin Ninja Exams who was qualified to face Naruto and Sasuke head-on!
But what truly shocked everyone in this duel wasn't Gaara, but the boy opposite him—
Rock Lee, once widely recognized as the worst student in Konoha!
This boy, who knew no Ninjutsu, was already recognized as the second strongest taijutsu user in his Ninja Academy, second only to Hyuga Neji, the strongest genius of the Hyuga Clan, when he first became Genin, under the guidance of Might Duy Teacher, the Taijutsu teacher at the Neji Hyuga.
After graduation, he was assigned to the tutelage of Might Guy, an elite Might Guy Jonin Konoha and the Blue Beast of the Hidden Leaf, where he underwent more than a year of training and honing his skills.
In this duel, he moved at extreme speed through the swirling sandstorm controlled by Gaara. When Gaara, at his full power, pushed him to the brink, he relied on the profound foundation he had accumulated over the years to open the Five Gates of the Eight Inner Gates and wield this power with ease.
After opening the Five Gates, Rock Lee unleashed terrifying power in that short period of time, even managing to suppress Gaara completely.
Finally, after a long and bloody battle on the arena soaked in dust and sweat, the two collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
However, just as Gekko Hayate was about to announce the results, Rock Lee stood up.
Although Rock Lee stood up, he had already fallen into a coma.
Although Gaara collapsed on the ring and couldn't get up, he managed to maintain his last shred of consciousness.
This duel, which shocked everyone present, ultimately ended in Gaara's victory.
On the ring, apart from Might Guy who was wailing and crying, everyone else silently watched the boy who had lost consciousness but still maintained his fighting stance, standing in the center of the ring.
At that moment, they had genuinely accepted this ninja named Rock Lee.
The third selection round has now officially concluded.
After the qualifying rounds, there is still a full month to prepare for the final competition.
During this month, Naruto prepared to undergo rigorous training under the guidance of Minato and Kushina, as usual, and reluctantly (not really) invited Sasuke to train with him at his parents' suggestion.
However, Sasuke unusually refused Naruto's invitation to train.
He believes that in the upcoming Chunin Ninja Exams finals, the only one who can truly challenge him is Naruto.
As a potential opponent who would most likely face off in the finals, he wanted to settle things with Naruto after a month of separate training.
After receiving Sasuke's earnest explanation, Naruto felt a sudden, inexplicable heat in his lower abdomen and excitedly accepted Sasuke's challenge.
These two, who have been lifelong companions and rivals, have been eagerly awaiting their final battle during this month of solitary training...
And now, the third and final round of the Chunin Ninja Exams has officially begun.
In Konoha, the huge open-air arena was packed with people, a cacophony of voices filling every seat.
Spectators from all over the world and villagers from Konoha filled every corner of the stands, their enthusiastic discussions and expectant shouts mingling and echoing heavily in the air above the stadium.
In the very center of the arena was a wide and flat ring, surrounded by high platforms, creating an imposing atmosphere.
Seated on the highest viewing platform were two powerful figures who could be ranked among the top in the entire Ninja World.
Seated in the center is Jiraiya, the current Fifth Hokage of Konoha.
He wore the red robe that symbolized the Hokage's authority, looking down at the noisy arena and the young ninjas about to take the stage. His usually flamboyant and comical face was now unusually solemn and serious.
Sitting beside him was Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure Konoha.
He was dressed in a dark blue shadow robe, cold and taciturn, exuding a distant and sharp aura, as if he were out of place in this noisy world.
Rasa's gaze calmly swept over the boiling arena below, pausing briefly when he saw Gaara below the ring, a deep, dark light flashing in his eyes.
In the center of the arena, Gekko Hayate, serving as the chief examiner for the finals, looked up at the young Genin about to leave the arena, cleared his throat, and slowly spoke with a serious expression:
"I hereby declare the third and final round of the Chunin Ninja Exams... officially begins!!"
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Thank you so much to the amazing reviewer "Roast Goose from Xiazhuang, Foie Gras Platter" for the certification! And thank you to all the readers who gave me tips! I'll continue to update more! ꒦ິ^꒦ິ