Winner: Zhi Ge!

"No! I absolutely can't let this guy live! Otherwise, this victory of mine will be for nothing!"

With that thought, Wen He immediately climbed to his feet and charged at Zhi Ge!

"Whoosh!"

As Zhi Ge watched Wen He rush toward him, a sharp glint flashed through his eyes!

"Brat! Take this!"

Seeing Zhi Ge charge at him, Wen He shouted and swung the kunai in his hand, slashing viciously at Zhi Ge!

As Wen He rushed toward him as well, Zhi Ge's pupils contracted, and a grave look appeared in his eyes!

Bang!

Zhi Ge raised his right arm and blocked Wen He's kunai!

"What?!"

Wen He's heart tightened when he saw his kunai get blocked by Zhi Ge!

"Impossible! How did your body become so hard?!"

Wen He stared at Zhi Ge in disbelief!

He had used all his strength, yet he had only managed to break a little skin and flesh!

What exactly was wrong with this boy?!

Seeing the shock on Wen He's face, Zhi Ge felt a surge of satisfaction!

"Hahaha! So? Not bad, right?!"

Seeing Zhi Ge's expression, Wen He clenched his fists tightly!

"Damn it!"

"Die!"

Boom!

The kunai hidden in Wen He's sleeve was thrown at him in an instant!

Zhi Ge's expression changed slightly when he saw Wen He's kunai flying toward him.

He had not expected Wen He to still have another trick up his sleeve!

"No matter what, I can't lose! Rubber Rocket!!!"

With that thought, Zhi Ge violently flung his arm backward before swinging it around in a massive arc!

Zhi Ge concentrated all his strength into his fist and smashed it toward Wen He.

"This is bad!!!"

Wen He's expression drastically changed at the sight!

He knew how strong Zhi Ge was!

There was no way he could withstand this move!

Thud!!!

A dull sound rang out!

Wen He felt as though his chest had been struck by a tank!

His body flew away like a cannonball!

Boom!

Crack!

After crashing heavily onto the ground, Wen He's breastbone was almost completely shattered, and his entire chest had caved in!

"Urgh!!!"

Feeling the searing pain in his chest, Wen He's face instantly turned pale!

A mouthful of bright red blood sprayed from his mouth.

"Wen He!!!"

Seeing this, the Hidden Rock Village team leader roared and rushed toward Wen He.

However, Wen He had already lost his ability to fight. His injuries were far too severe; there was no possibility of continuing the battle.

The other Hidden Rock Village contestants all turned pale at the sight.

"Wen He!"

"Quick, treat Wen He!"

Seeing Wen He severely injured and unconscious, everyone shouted in panic.

"Hmph!"

Seeing this, the Hidden Rock Village team leader's expression turned cold, and a fierce gleam shot from his eyes!

"You little beast! You actually struck so ruthlessly! You deserve to die!"

Seeing Wen He's miserable state, the team leader's killing intent surged!

As he watched Zhi Ge slowly walk toward him, the team leader shouted each word distinctly!

Hearing the team leader's words, Zhi Ge sneered.

"The rules of a duel are life and death by fate. Besides, I didn't even truly try to kill him. Otherwise, would that guy called Wen He still be alive?"

The team leader's face turned green, then purple, upon hearing Zhi Ge's words!

"You..."

"No matter what, since you defeated our Wen He, you must pay the price! You must bear full responsibility for this!"

Seeing Zhi Ge's disdainful expression, the team leader ground his teeth in hatred.

The strongest newcomer in their village had actually been injured by a brat from Konoha Village, and so miserably at that!

This was undoubtedly an enormous blow to Hidden Rock Village's reputation!

With that thought, he secretly swore that he would grind Zhi Ge's bones to dust!

"Hmph!"

Seeing the team leader's furious appearance, Zhi Ge's expression darkened as well. He said coldly:

"You're not planning to bully a child with your age, are you? Is Hidden Rock Village really this unable to accept defeat?"

Zhi Ge's words made the team leader's expression stiffen, but when he thought of Wen He lying unconscious on the ground, a feeling of humiliation immediately rose in his heart!

"Brat! Don't spout nonsense!"

Hearing that, Zhi Ge's lips curled into a mocking smile.

"I'm spouting nonsense? I think you just can't accept defeat. Is this all Hidden Rock Village is capable of?"

Zhi Ge looked at the Hidden Rock Village teacher with open ridicule.

"Good! Very good! Since you enjoy running your mouth so much, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Hearing Zhi Ge's words, the team leader narrowed his eyes, and a chilling killing intent radiated from his entire body.

His body moved, leaving a series of afterimages in the air!

Seeing the team leader's speed, Zhi Ge's pupils suddenly contracted, and he hurriedly tried to evade.

But the team leader closely pursued him!

"Stop!"

A streak of black light appeared before the two of them. It was none other than the chief examiner, Gekko Hayate!

Seeing Gekko Hayate suddenly appear, Zhi Ge let out a sigh of relief, though his face remained full of cold mockery.

"Teacher Gekko, this kind of clown only knows how to bully the weak!"

"Stay out of this!"

Seeing Gekko Hayate stop him, the team leader's expression darkened as he angrily rebuked him.

Gekko Hayate ignored him. Instead, he looked at Zhi Ge and said calmly:

"The winner of this match! Konoha Village! Uchiha Zhige!"

Hearing Gekko Hayate's words, Zhi Ge was ecstatic inside, though he maintained a calm appearance on the surface!

"Hmph!"

The team leader snorted and turned his gaze toward Wen He, who lay on the ground covered in dust and dirt. He scooped him into his arms!

"Wen He, hold on! Medical ninja will be here soon to examine your injuries! You'll definitely be fine!"

"Mm!"

Wen He nodded with difficulty, his face filled with determination!

He was deeply unwilling to accept this as well!

His potential had clearly already reached a level above Chunin, yet in this match, he had lost to a rookie Genin!

No matter what, he could not accept it!

He had to restore his honor from this match!

He had to crush Zhi Ge and prove his strength!

"Hmph! I'd like to see how long that brat can keep being arrogant!"

Wen He sneered inwardly!

While Wen He was lost in thought, the Hidden Rock Village ninja around him began discussing the matter as well.

"Who is that brat? He actually defeated Hidden Rock Village's genius. His strength must be formidable!"

"As expected of Konoha Village! The ninja village of a major nation truly produces talents in abundance!"

"I think Hidden Rock Village is definitely going to embarrass itself in these Chunin Exams!"

"Yeah! Hidden Rock Village's genius was injured in one move! I'm afraid the rest of Hidden Rock Village's ninja aren't much either!"