After Aburame Shino's victory, the lineup for the third round of matches was quickly announced.
Tsurugi Misumi vs Kankuro.
Like Akado Yoroi, Tsurugi Misumi was also a spy planted in Konoha by Orochimaru, one of Yakushi Kabuto's two teammates.
This spy just seemed a little lacking in brains!
When fighting Kankuro, he used Soft Physique Modification without restraint, his body stretching and contracting freely like a snake.
Those unfamiliar with Orochimaru might not have noticed anything amiss.
But those who knew Orochimaru well saw his shadow in Tsurugi Misumi.
Such as Orochimaru's disciple, Anko Mitarashi.
And... Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Even if Tsurugi Misumi won, the people from the Interrogation Department would likely be waiting for him.
Unfortunately, he was no match for Kankuro.
At first, Soft Physique Modification caused Kankuro a little trouble.
But once his abilities were understood and he had no new tricks left, Kankuro quickly defeated him with his puppet.
The fifth match: Nara Shikamaru vs Kinuta Dosu.
Kinuta Dosu was the only Sound Ninja who had not withdrawn.
Yet before Nara Shikamaru could head down, the Sound Ninja raised his hand. "I withdraw!"
At that, quite a few people gave him strange looks.
The more suspicious among them even scrutinized him closely.
It could not be helped. This man was far too suspicious.
He had not withdrawn earlier, so why was he withdrawing now? What exactly was he doing?
The Sound Ninja ignored the gazes of those important figures. After raising his hand to withdraw, he quickly left.
His and his companions' mission had merely been to cover for Orochimaru and Lord Kabuto.
Now that Lord Orochimaru's objective had been accomplished, there was naturally no need to remain here.
After all, they were nowhere near as strong as Lord Dosu and the others!
Holding his pipe, Sarutobi