Sosuke's move once again caused an uproar!
The spectators in the stands were there for the excitement, watching the twists and turns of the ninjutsu. Such a dazzling display naturally drew gasps of amazement from them!
But those who truly understood what it meant all wore grave expressions.
At the edge of the arena, Mui of the Grass Ninja stood pale as a sheet, cold sweat soaking through his clothes.
His legs were still trembling violently. The feeling of having escaped death left him almost unable to speak!
Beside him, Shingo Gekko, both referee and examiner, was gazing intently at Sosuke, who wore a gentle smile.
The only words that came to mind when he assessed the boy were unfathomable.
This was far more than mere talent!
If the earlier battles had only revealed Sosuke's extraordinary Taijutsu skills, then his move just now had exposed his ninjutsu abilities!
A ninjutsu no one had ever seen before—had he created it himself!?
Shingo Gekko could hardly bring himself to imagine it.
Up in the stands, the thought crossed the minds of several clan leaders and the Third Hokage as well, after they saw Sosuke unleash Danku!
A self-created technique!
Every one of them grew solemn, unable to imagine what Sosuke's limits might be if their suspicion proved true!
And just how far would a monster of a genius like this go?
The Third Hokage, in particular, felt a faint regret in his heart at having handed Sosuke over to Danzo for training. He worried that Danzo might influence Sosuke!
And lead him astray when it came to the Will of Fire...
At that moment, in the arena,
Jiraiya rubbed the back of his head and spoke to Sosuke with an embarrassed smile.
"Thanks to you, Sosuke. If you hadn't stepped in, the