After the additional match ended.
The fourteen candidates who had passed the final selection did not leave right away.
They stood in front of the tower, their expressions varied.
Some were excited.
Some looked solemn.
Others had already begun studying their future opponents.
After all, the finals in a month would not only determine whether they could advance to chunin. The Kage of the Great Shinobi Villages would also attend in person.
As long as they performed well in that competition, they could make a name for themselves in a single battle.
Naruto clearly could not wait.
He hurried over to Uchiha You.
"Teacher You!"
"Let's go train the Rasengan right now!"
Uchiha You glanced at Sasuke, who was soaking wet and looked exhausted, then at the others, who had also fought several battles.
"Rest first."
Naruto blinked.
"Rest?"
"You just made it through the Forest of Death and took part in an additional match."
Uchiha You said evenly:
"Training any more will only damage your bodies."
"Take the morning off to rest."
"Meet at Training Ground Three at two this afternoon."
Naruto still wanted to push for it.
"But I'm not tired at all!"
The moment he finished speaking, his stomach let out a rumble.
Everyone fell silent.
Naruto's face reddened slightly.
"That's just because I didn't eat enough this morning."
Sasuke walked past him, his face expressionless.
"Idiot."
"Who are you calling an idiot?"
"Someone who can't even judge the condition of his own body."
"Sasuke, get back here!"
Seeing the two about to start arguing again, Sakura raised her fist.
"Both of you, quiet!"
Naruto and Sasuke shut their mouths at the same time.
Only then did Sakura turn to Uchiha You.
"Teacher, is it just Team 7 this afternoon?"
"No."
Uchiha You looked at Kimimaro, Haku,