"Tsk, tsk... I never expected Konoha's people to be so impulsive..."
"That blond kid from before was the Hokage's son, right? He looked so carefree—nothing special about him!"
Among the examinees in the distance, a young man with strange purple paint on his face and dressed entirely in black watched the scene of the fight, letting out a disdainful sneer.
Beside him, Gaara, carrying a massive gourd on his back and sporting red hair, calmly watched the situation. Yet his gaze remained fixed on Sasuke.
It was unclear what he was contemplating. In a cold voice, he said, "Kankuro, don't let your guard down. That Second Pillar over there will be troublesome..."
Kankuro froze at Gaara's words, turning to look at him in confusion.
"Gaara... since when did you know that guy? He's from the Uchiha Clan... He doesn't seem like anything impressive..."
In response, Gaara's eyes, framed by deep dark circles, shifted slightly as he cast Kankuro an indifferent glance.
That single look sent a chill down Kankuro's back, and his expression stiffened.
Seeing that Gaara seemed somewhat angry, the blond girl beside them hurriedly tried to smooth things over. Like she was coaxing a child, she gave an awkward laugh and said, "If he's the last remaining member of the Uchiha Clan, then Gaara must be right. We need to stay alert..."
"And you too, Kankuro, take this seriously!!"
"Have you forgotten that legend!? Don't underestimate Konoha's strength, and don't underestimate the Uchiha Clan's strength either!"
Only after hearing Temari's words did Gaara slowly withdraw his gaze. Kankuro also nodded meekly.
At that moment, however, an astonishing sight appeared before Sasuke and Naruto.
The examinees from the various ninja villages all stared at the scene in shock. Sakura covered her mouth lightly with one hand, her eyes widening