Konoha: After the Diary Was Exposed, the Kunoichi Fell Apart

The next match paired Ino Yamanaka with Sakura Haruno.

Compared with the Original Story,

both had grown far stronger thanks to the Diary's rewards.

But in the end,

their match still ended in a draw, and both were eliminated.

As for the others...

Rock Lee was paired with Haku.

Haku's Ice Release Kekkei Genkai had given him an overwhelming advantage early in the fight.

But

once Rock Lee shed his weights and opened four gates, the tide turned in an instant.

After a grueling battle,

Rock Lee emerged victorious and advanced.

Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga were not paired against each other. Instead, each dispatched their opponent in no time.

Their outstanding performances

reminded the spectators of the Hyuga Clan's former glory.

Temari, Tenten, Kankuro, Shikamaru Nara, Shino Aburame, Hozuki Suigetsu...

All of them qualified for the next round.

As the third exam ended, excitement showed on every face among those who had advanced.

After all,

the next exam

would be the final round of the Chunin Ninja Exams.

It would be held

in an Arena that could seat nearly ten thousand people.

That day,

besides the Kage of each village,

the daimyo of various nations would also come to watch.

With an occasion that grand,

how could a group of hot-blooded youngsters not be excited?

Except Naruto Uzumaki, of course...

The Scheming Naruto Uzumaki and the Diary's Unexpected Twist

After the third exam ended, the Chunin Ninja Exams came to a temporary halt.

To give the candidates enough time to rest and prepare,

the final exam

was set for half a month later.

Upon hearing the news,

Kakashi Hatake took Sasuke Uchiha away for special training.

After all,

during the third exam,

Rock Lee, Haku, Hozuki Suigetsu, Gaara, Hinata Hyuga, Neji Hyuga...

Many of them had displayed formidable strength.