Kurenai Yuhi's Genjutsu

Half an hour later, all the teams had arrived at the Central Tower, yet eighty percent of them had been eliminated.

Everyone glared daggers at Qian Yun, but he did not care in the slightest and even went over to chat with Shinku Yuhi.

The group of adult genin was wary of him and quietly left.

Qian Yun was very skilled at using others' influence to suppress people. Even Kurenai Yuhi could not conveniently lose her temper.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was once again lecturing about the Will of Fire. Wherever the leaves of Konoha danced, the fire would burn on without end.

Qian Yun yawned, merely waiting for the fighting to begin so he could go back and sleep.

He did not want to become a chunin. That would mean leading teams on missions from then on.

"The first match of the Chunin Exams finals: Uchiha Clan Obito versus Might Guy!"

Upon hearing this, everyone silently mourned for Obito.

"Come on! I, Uchiha Clan Obito, am not afraid of you!"

Leaf Great Whirlwind!

Bang!

There was no surprise. Might Guy's move was as sharp as ever.

Obito left the arena in a sorry state, and the children took the stage one after another.

"The eighth match: Kurenai Yuhi versus Qian Yun!"

Many people sneered, believing that Qian Yun was not good at genjutsu and had an especially weak resistance to it.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi grinned as he muttered, "Brat, you dared to toy with my son. You can just become his subordinate!"

Minato Namikaze beside him broke out in a cold sweat again.

The two stepped onto the field, and Kurenai Yuhi immediately began weaving hand seals at high speed.

Dance of the Leaf.

This was a basic genjutsu whose power depended on the user's soul power and spiritual power.

Qian Yun swayed, looking as though he were about to topple over.

Step!

Qian Yun took half a step back but remained firmly on his feet.

"This move is useless against me! I've been caught in genjutsu so often lately that I'm starting to become immune!"

Huh...

No one had expected Qian Yun to develop immunity to low-level genjutsu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth twitched as he thought, How did I forget about that?

After a full month of constant genjutsu, even a pig should have developed a certain degree of resistance.

He had been careless.

"It's not over yet! Your close-range evasion is strong, but you've never trained in swordsmanship!"

Bang!

Kurenai Yuhi drew an exquisite katana from a sealing scroll, then rushed at him with the blade in hand.

Her footwork and opening stance were both beautiful, but unfortunately, she had chosen the wrong opponent.

Smack!

Qian Yun spun around and reached back, snatching the sword while placing its blade against Kurenai Yuhi's shoulder.

Kurenai Yuhi broke out in a cold sweat, while Shinku Yuhi was so shocked he nearly cried out.

Their family's swordsmanship had been countered by a mere genin.

Qian Yun won. When it came time for the final round, Hiruzen Sarutobi temporarily changed the format.

Minato Namikaze loudly explained the rules.

"The Chunin Exams finals will be a simultaneous battle between four contestants!

Those who perform exceptionally will be promoted to chunin, even if they lose.

Likewise, those who perform poorly will be eliminated, even if they ultimately win!

Additional rule: excessively destructive ninjutsu is forbidden, such as Kakashi's Chidori and Qian Yun's... Flesh Release: Giant Hemorrhoids!"

Uh...

The children grumbled, each one casting an unfriendly look at Qian Yun.

Outside the arena, Genma Shiranui gave a sinister grin. "Asuma, did you forget there's still the final challenge match?

We all have a chance. We might even gang up on that bastard!"

When the eliminated children heard that, they all revealed excited smiles, especially Obito, who had been holding in a bellyful of anger.

"Yosh! Later, I'm going to beat his head full of lumps!"

The moment Obito finished speaking, Minato Namikaze flashed over.

"Minato-sensei, I'll definitely perform well!"

"Obito, watch Qian Yun's fighting techniques carefully. You'll benefit greatly!"

At those words, the children all looked down together and saw Qian Yun taking Ibiki Morino's katana and clashing head-on with Kakashi.

"So strong! He can even duel Kakashi in swordsmanship. How does he do it?"

Clang, clang, clang...

Qian Yun was fiercely battling Kakashi, while Might Guy nearby was tangling with Ibiki Morino.

"Ah-ho, your opponent is Qian Yun, not me!"

However, Might Guy shook his head. "Three against one is unfair. Even if we win, we won't deserve to become chunin!

A fair one-on-one duel is the path of strength I believe in!"

Uh...

Everyone was speechless, while Qian Yun praised him again.

"Guy, you truly are the Konoha genin taijutsu master I recognized. Your personal charm alone surpasses those small fry!"

"Leave it to me! Have a proper showdown with Kakashi, and we can spar afterward!"

Might Guy gave a thumbs-up and flashed his gleaming white teeth.

Pfft!

Suddenly, Qian Yun took a blade to the chest and collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

Kakashi panted heavily, exhausted to the point of nearly collapsing.

The entire crowd gasped.

Yet at that moment, Ibiki Morino used the Body Flicker Technique to strike Might Guy, then rushed toward Kakashi at high speed.

Whoosh! Bang!

Leaf Great Combo!

Ibiki Morino's little scheme fell through. He had not expected Might Guy to get back up and fight so quickly after taking a heavy blow.

Ibiki Morino fell, leaving only Might Guy and Kakashi in the arena.

"As expected, in the end, only you and I remain. You truly are my lifelong rival!"

Kakashi said, "I'm coming, Guy. Be careful!"

Bang, bang, bang...

The two immediately began exchanging rapid strikes. They were both already accustomed to settling battles with taijutsu.

Bang!

Might Guy opened the first of the Eight Gates, exhausted his strength, and was seized by Kakashi, who knocked him down in one move.

Bang!

Just as Kakashi relaxed, Qian Yun, who had supposedly fallen unconscious, suddenly rose to his feet.

With just one kick, Kakashi was sent straight into the wall.

"No! You... you actually launched a sneak attack! That's despicable!"

Rin Nohara cried out in shock and anger, but after shouting, she realized something was wrong.

This was the Chunin Exams. They were ninja, and ninja warfare was about tactical deception.

Rin Nohara lowered her head, feeling childish. No wonder he had looked at her with such cold eyes in the forest before.

"Take this, Qian Yun!"

Kakashi suddenly climbed back up and charged at Qian Yun.

Bang!

But Kakashi was no longer calm, and his attacks had become far too straightforward, like a gambler who had lost everything.

He was struck again, and the sight of him sprawled on the ground was incomparably miserable.

Obito said, "Unbelievable! Qian Yun got stabbed and could still get back up!"

Hearing that, everyone looked at Qian Yun's chest together, but there was not a trace of blood.

Sigh!

Minato Namikaze sighed. "That's exactly what happened. In order to conserve stamina, he actually used genjutsu!

Kakashi was too obsessed with winning and losing to notice!"

Everyone stared in shock and broke out in cold sweat. Qian Yun actually knew genjutsu.

Headhunter Technique!

Suddenly, Kakashi, who had been lying on the ground, vanished. He had been a Shadow Clone Technique.

Qian Yun was pulled into the ground, with only his head sticking out.

"Ha! Kakashi won!" Rin Nohara cried out in delight.

Sigh!

Minato Namikaze sighed once more. Everyone was confused and looked over again.

"Look carefully!"

After Minato Namikaze spoke, everyone saw Qian Yun turn into a puddle of water.

That was a Water Clone Technique.