Hidden Stone Collapse Operation One
Naraku, seeing Gaara's sand Ninjutsu, knew what Gaara was about to do: he was preparing to gather Chakra and release the One-Tail Shukaku.
The audience members, unaware of the danger, continued to curse and swear.
The Iwagakure referee in the dueling arena stared at Gaara's sand ball with a similarly puzzled expression. Such passive play could result in an immediate forfeit.
The Hidden Sand Jonin, Baki, and Kankurō and Kankuro, Temari in the stands, stared at the sand ball in the arena with a hint of fear in their eyes.
Although Shukaku is the weapon of Sunagakure, the destruction it causes when Shukaku leaves a deep psychological scar on everyone in Sunagakure. Gaara is both afraid of and hates it, yet feels helpless against it.
The Konoha Hyuga Clan ninja in the examination hall frowned, throwing several Kunai at the sand sphere. The kunai struck the sand sphere and bounced off as if they had hit an iron wall.
As a member of a major Konoha clan, seeing that the sand sphere no longer had its previous automatic sand barrier, the Hyuga ninja's eyes cleared, and he charged directly at the sand sphere.
"You think hiding inside will solve everything? Let me show you the power of the Hyuga Clan Gentle Fist!"
As the Hyuga Shinobu charged forward, several sharp spikes suddenly burst forth from the front of the sand sphere, aimed directly at him. The Hyuga Shinobu reacted swiftly, leaping to the top of the sand sphere and slamming his palm down on its summit.
The sun shines with the exquisite skill of Shinobu's Gentle Fist. A Gentle Fist move, seemingly striking through a mountain, penetrates the sand sphere's defensive barrier and appears to have injured Gaara inside the sand sphere.
"Roar!"
A hole burst open at the top of the sand sphere, emitting an inhuman roar. A thick, extremely long sand hand with purple markings reached out from inside the sphere and grabbed at the Hinata ninja.
The ninja reacted extremely quickly, stepping on the sand sphere and leaping to dodge the sand hand's attack. With a few more leaps, he moved away from the sand sphere.
"What is this thing!?"
The Japanese ninja was from a powerful clan, but this was the first time he had ever seen such a strange ninjutsu. The arm and the roar did not seem to be formed by ninjutsu.
Not only was he puzzled, but on the high platform, Ōnoki watched the scene unfold with a furrowed brow and a flickering gaze.
As an elderly man who lived to be over seventy years old, and the supreme ruler of the Land of Earth, he was the one who created the two Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts in Iwagakure. He was no stranger to Tailed Beasts.
"Kazekage, your child is quite remarkable. What was that Ninjutsu you just used?"
Ōnoki floated on his seat, turned his head, and asked Kazekage with a serious expression.
"Sand Ninjutsu... Our Sunagakure is renowned Ninjutsu the Shinobi World for its sand manipulation and Puppet Technique. This sand Ninjutsu was developed by this child himself, hehehe..."
Orochimaru's impersonation of Kazekage was so lifelike that he couldn't help but let out a low laugh at the end.
Ōnoki felt a slight unease and turned to gaze at the arena, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"It seems he's gathering Ninjutsu. This Konoha Ninja can't break through your child's defense. The outcome is basically decided; there's no need to continue."
Ōnoki, with his experience, could tell at a glance that this Konoha Hyuga Clan Konoha was no Gaara. He quietly offered his opinion and then said in a deep voice to the guards behind him:
"Daimon, go tell the referee to declare this Hidden Sand Village brat the winner."
"Hi!"
The Iwagakure guards behind Ōnoki responded softly and vanished in Body Flicker Technique.
The referee in the arena hesitated, looking at the Sunagakure Ninja were slacking off. Who would use defensive Ninjutsu to dodge for more than ten minutes Chunin Ninja Exams?
This kind of passive play is clearly a forfeit. After thinking for a long time, the Iwagakure referee picked up his whistle, just about to blow it, when a figure appeared behind him in Body Flicker Technique, trailing white smoke.
"Lord Daimon?"
The referee noticed what was happening behind him and greeted him softly with some confusion.
"The Third believed that the Konoha Genin could not break through the Hidden Sand Genin's defenses and declared the Hidden Sand Genin the victor."
After announcing the Tsuchikage 'Daimon opinion, the Iwagakure of Jonin formed a hand seal and used the Body Flicker Technique to quickly leave.
"How can Hidden Sand be declared the victor this way?"
The referee was somewhat speechless, but it was Tsuchikage's opinion, and he dared not disobey. He blew the whistle and raised his right hand.
"Konoha Genin Hyuga Clan is unable to break through Hidden Sand Genin Gaara's defense; Hidden Sand Gaara!"
After the referee finished his announcement, he quickly slid his right hand down, indicating that the two players could leave the arena.
"Hateful!"
The Hyuga Clan Genin somewhat indignant. His opponent was only defending, and he really didn't have any good ideas. He muttered something and turned to leave.
Only one sand sphere remained in the field.
The referee blew his whistle again and shouted:
"Hidden Sand Gaara, dispel your Ninjutsu and leave the area!"
However, his voice had no effect; the sand sphere ignored him.
On the high platform, Ōnoki gazed at the arena, then turned to Kazekage, who was disguised as Orochimaru. Ōnoki remained silent, his silence speaking Kazekage about the Hidden Sand's Genin behavior towards the Sunagakure genin.
"Could he be asleep? This child, really..."
Kazekage, wearing a cloak and mask, with only his eyes visible, muttered softly to himself in response to Ōnoki's silent question.
"Kazekage, such rudeness during the Chunin Exams—is this the kind of ninja your village trains?"
Ōnoki saw Kazekage mutter something, then made no move, his tone somewhat cold. Before Kazekage could reply, he continued:
"Daimon, summon the Anbu to carry this sand ball out."
"Hi!"
The guards behind him had just returned to the Daimon when, less than two minutes later, he received another order from Ōnoki. He responded softly and then vanished in Body Flicker Technique.
"The Tsuchikage is so old, yet so impatient; I'm truly disappointed."
The Kazekage did not stop Ōnoki's actions, but instead mocked him softly. The previously pleasant atmosphere changed, and Orochimaru's words were now filled with a strong Yakumi.
"I have no patience? Is your village's rudeness and vulgarity inherited from one generation?"
Ōnoki's unease grew stronger. He turned and stared at Kazekage, his words sharp and confrontational.
"Heh, this Chunin Ninja Exams are so boring. I came to Iwagakure especially to prepare a generous gift for you, the Third Tsuchikage, hehehe..."
The Kazekage's voice had transformed into Orochimaru's deep, resonant voice.
"Your voice... could it be!?"
Upon hearing the change in Kazekage's voice, Ōnoki's eyes widened, realizing the problem.
"Only now you've realized it? Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!"
Orochimaru sat in his chair, his right hand reaching out towards Ōnoki. Five pythons darted out from Orochimaru's sleeve and bound Ōnoki tightly.
Boom!
The two Hidden Sand guards behind Orochimaru immediately rushed forward. One attacked the guards behind Ōnoki, while the other threw a smoke bomb as a signal to start the operation, and then they attacked the Tsuchikage's guards from both sides.
The platform was suddenly shrouded in black smoke, and the Iwagakure Ninja all noticed the unexpected incident involving Ōnoki.
"Third! Let's go!"
One of Ōnoki's two guards left, and the remaining one was quickly subdued by two Hidden Sand. Jonin fought desperately, shouting for Ōnoki to leave.
Ōnoki was bound by five pythons, his face contorted in pain.
"Kazekage, do you intend to provoke a war between our two nations?"
Ōnoki clung to a sliver of hope, daring not to imagine that the Kazekage was an imposter, and made a final effort.
"As people get old, they really do become confused... hehehehe."
Orochimaru, still wearing the mask of Kazekage Rasa, let out a mocking laugh.