The matchup information appeared.
Gekko Hayate called out, "First match: Sasuke Uchiha of Konoha versus Akado Yoroi of Konoha. Both contestants, enter the arena!"
"Hmph."
"Hah!"
A middle-aged man with a black cloth covering his face leaped down from the viewing platform at the same time as Sasuke.
As Sasuke entered the arena, Kakashi, Anko, and the Third Hokage all watched warily.
Snake Aunt, representing Otogakure, wore an amused expression. Yoroi's ability is the perfect counter to you in your current state, Sasuke.
"Both contestants, identify yourselves!"
"Sasuke Uchiha."
"Akado Yoroi!"
Gekko Hayate gave two dry coughs, then said, "You lose if you surrender, die, or fall and cannot get back up."
"Let the first match... begin!"
With that, Gekko Hayate immediately withdrew to the edge of the arena.
Almost everyone on both viewing platforms fixed their eyes on the two contestants below.
Akado Yoroi was actually an Otogakure spy. His strength was about on par with Mizuki back then-the cream of the crop among trash chunin.
"You have to fight me while suppressing the Cursed Seal's power. You're dead, Sasuke."
Akado Yoroi swung his right hand, and blue chakra immediately appeared around his fist.
Then he charged at Sasuke, seizing the initiative. "Die!"
Sasuke instinctively flicked his right hand, sending three kunai flying at Akado Yoroi as his eyes began turning red.
Just as Sasuke was about to activate his Sharingan, a piercing pain spread from his shoulder.
What? What Kakashi said was actually true...
Realizing what was happening, Sasuke retreated while suppressing the Cursed Seal. He formed hand seals as he moved, but just as he was about to gather chakra in his mouth...
The Cursed Seal flared again, making him stagger and nearly lose his footing.
*Does this mean I can never use chakra again? No... that