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

Although Sasuke Uchiha's attack just now had not hurt Gaara, it had made him angry.

"Desert Wave!"

Gaara formed Hand Seals, and a mass of yellow sand formed a sphere that completely enclosed him.

Then,

an eye appeared atop the sphere.

The next second,

the remaining sand swept toward Sasuke Uchiha.

Sasuke Uchiha swiftly dodged Gaara's attack while striking at the sphere.

But

the sphere's defenses were formidable.

Sasuke Uchiha's attacks hit it without having any effect.

"Planning to hide in your shell?"

"Then you're just the one to try this on."

Sasuke Uchiha retreated over a hundred meters and rapidly formed Hand Seals.

The next second,

a sound like a thousand birds singing rang out. Electricity wrapped around Sasuke Uchiha's left hand, casting a dazzling blue glow.

"Chidori!"

With a shout, Sasuke Uchiha became a blur and charged.

In an instant,

he reached the sphere enclosing Gaara.

"Break!"

As Chidori shrieked, Sasuke Uchiha's left hand pierced Gaara's defenses.

Drip...

Drip...

Drip...

Blood ran down Sasuke Uchiha's arm and fell to the ground. Silence gripped the arena.

Gaara Goes Berserk. Kazekage, Are You Starting a War?!

"Is... is it over?"

"I don't know, but that blood's probably Gaara's, right?"

"Looks like Sasuke Uchiha won. Chidori is the ninjutsu that made Kakashi Hatake famous. It's incredibly deadly."

"Exactly. Chidori is Lightning Release ninjutsu. Even if it misses a vital spot, anyone it hits will be paralyzed. If Gaara's hurt, he can't keep fighting."

The spectators held their breath, eyes fixed on the center of the arena.

Unlike the bewildered spectators,

fear appeared on Sasuke Uchiha's face.

A moment ago,

his attack had indeed wounded Gaara, leaving a cut on his shoulder.

But

Gaara's presence had only grown more powerful.

That violent, savage Chakra shocked Sasuke Uchiha to his core.

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