The monster beneath the bandages: a talent that left even the Hokage with regrets

"It has nothing to do with the Sharingan." Shikamaru shook his head, his tone calm.

"It's true that the Sharingan can copy Ninjutsu, but the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist is a secret technique; there's no way they can copy it."

"That thing requires Byakugan- rolling and a thorough understanding of the body's meridians."

"So don't guess it's related to the Sharingan."

Even assuming no one from the Uchiha Clan survived, would they have the time or inclination to come to Konoha to Chunin?

It couldn't have been a spur-of-the-moment decision to come and test the waters, could it?

Shikamaru silently dismissed the idea.

He really didn't know that there was such an unconventional person in the Uchiha.

Gaara crossed his arms and stared intently at the two players on the field.

"He didn't run away; he won't lose."

Only someone of this caliber is worthy of fighting me.

Thinking about it that way, the corners of my mouth naturally turned up.

"That talent is terrifying." Temari also witnessed what happened on the field.

There's no such thing as a person who can just casually steal someone else's special skills.

How can others feel at ease with this?

She sighed and remarked with emotion.

Those people who consider their Ninjutsu their lifeblood would probably go crazy if they encountered something like this.

"From now on, he'll probably be the opponent that all ninjas least want to face," Kankuro blurted out from the side.

Who could stand that!

What you've painstakingly practiced for over a decade, someone else can learn in the blink of an eye.

Anyone would have collapsed in that situation.

The examiners' panel was also in an uproar.

"He stole the Hyuga Clan's signature technique? Impossible!"

"How could that possibly be done?"

"Could his surname actually be Hyuga?"

Kai noticed this too, and his usual cheerful expression slowly disappeared.

"What kind of trick is this kid playing?"

"Byakugan?"

"Not quite. Don't forget this is Konoha." Kakashi glanced at Gojo Satoru below the stage with droopy eyelids.

No ninja from other villages dares to show their Byakugan in Konoha; that's practically suicide.

Kakashi silently dismissed this conjecture.

"He didn't make a move in the first half; I guess he was watching and learning."

"Once I've mastered it, I'll use it against Neji and break Neji mentality."

In the end, they steadily and secure the championship.

"He's definitely a genius."

"It's true from any angle."

Even comparing him to himself and Kai back then, he still falls short.

I wonder which master trained this promising talent.

"The problem is, only the Sharingan can do this kind of copying ability, right?" Kurenai stood to the side, her face full of doubt.

At this point, Hong paused, her gaze slowly shifting to the bandage wrapped around Gojo Satoru's eyes.

Even with the Sharingan, it's useless if it's bound like that.

"Perhaps in the eyes of a perceptive person, everything is clearer than for ordinary people, "Kakashi said slowly.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that Uchiha Satoru was already confirmed dead, he would have seriously suspected that the guy under the bandages was just a disguised version of himself.

But what are you thinking?

Kakashi dismissed this absurd idea in his mind.

"No matter what, I hope Neji can pull through this match." Might Guy looked at Neji on the sidelines with a worried expression.

This kind of blow is devastating for Neji, who has always been known as a genius.

Your most prized talent is worthless in front of others.

I'm afraid he won't be able to get over this.

Besides, even Neji stumbled and struggled for a long time before finally understanding the key to Rotation.

Now that this white-haired ninja has shown his face, all of Neji's previous fighting spirit has been wiped out, Neji in his heart...

Kakashi immediately noticed Guy's worry.

He patted Kai on the shoulder and casually tossed out a comment.

"Forget about it!"

Neji isn't that naive!

For a ninja, there's no escaping this kind of thing.

The more you engage with the world, the more you realize how vast the world is and how many geniuses there are.

Kai listened, felt relieved, and burst into laughter.

That youthful, passionate energy has returned.

"Hahaha, you're right."

"Back then, weren't you a genius I could never catch up to?"

Maybe Neji will encounter a rival he'll chase his whole life, just like I did back then.

Kakashi's face darkened upon hearing this.

A lifelong rival? Let's forget about that.

At the same time.

The Third Hokage and Orochimaru was disguised Kazekage, also witnessed this scene.

"What a genius!" The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, exclaimed with a profound gaze.

I never expected someone like this to appear in the Chunin Ninja Exams.

He had underestimated this white-haired child.

No one would believe that he could learn Neji's techniques so quickly.

This is better than those two Uchiha Clan kids back then, isn't it?

What exactly is the origin of this Takigakure?

We actually have such outstanding new talent at our disposal.

In contrast, Konoha now can't even find a single talent who can rival him.

This signal is too dangerous.

Upon realizing this, the Third Hokage's expression immediately darkened.

Should he have turned a blind eye to Danzo's actions in the first place?

He fell into deep thought.

On the other side, Orochimaru's golden pupils almost couldn't help but light up on the spot.

He never expected Gojo Satoru to give him such a big surprise.

It's possible to copy without the Sharingan.

how come.

Ordinary people can succeed too.

Or perhaps he possesses Kekkei Genkai Sharingan.

However, that's unlikely.

Kekkei Genkai are traceable; they don't just appear out of nowhere.

That's his unique talent.

It's even rarer than the Sharingan.

I never imagined this kid could get this far; I misjudged him before.

Orochimaru stared at Gojo Satoru below the stage, inwardly sighing.

He suppressed his excitement and quietly tugged at the corners of his mouth.

It won't be long before either Sasuke Uchiha or this kid become his best vessel.

"This Chunin Ninja Exams wasn't a waste of time," Orochimaru muttered in a low voice.

"To find such a promising talent..."

"It's making me a little itchy to try it."

"Haha, you're right." Hiruzen Sarutobi chimed in with a laugh.

"I never expected there to be such a skilled player."

"Truly, heroes emerge from among the young."

"Amazing."

Orochimaru turned his head slightly to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi beside him, his eyes concealing an unyielding chill.

He, the teacher, is probably regretting it again.

He regretted wiping out the entire Uchiha clan back then.

Orochimaru easily grasped Hiruzen Sarutobi's emotional fluctuations.

No one in this world understands this teacher better than I do.

Indecisiveness makes one unfit for great responsibilities.

It's only after the bad thing has happened that you start to regret it.

But he could never come up with any great ideas before something actually happened.

simply...

Orochimaru's lips curled into a mocking smile.

"However, if I hadn't noticed the wrong insignia on his Forehead Protector, I would have thought he was someone raised by Konoha themselves."

"After all, back in the day, Konoha was producing young geniuses like this every few days."

He spoke those words in a low, deep voice, with an indescribable undertone.

As soon as he said that, the Third Hokage's face turned cold.

What he wanted to say.

In the blink of an eye, the air between the two of them inexplicably tightened.

On the other side, on the field...

The examiner Genma Shiranui Neji Hyuga, who could no longer stand, and announced the result of the contest.

"The match is over, the winner Gojo Satoru."

"It's finally over." Gojo Satoru touched the bandages and prepared to turn and leave.

He vaguely felt a familiar gaze fixed on him, one that he couldn't shake off.

Slippery and cold.

Could it be Orochimaru?

He was pondering this matter while resting his chin on his hand when he suddenly heard Neji Hyuga's voice.

"Wait a minute."

Gojo Satoru stopped and looked up.

"You learned that during our fight just now?" Neji Hyuga slowly walked over and asked calmly.

An ordinary ninja without a bloodline limit and a ninja with a bloodline limit are never the same thing.

This is an ironclad rule that all ninjas tacitly agree upon.

As for ordinary ninjas learning the techniques of bloodline ninjas, that's something we wouldn't even dare to imagine.

Unexpectedly, someone actually broke this hard rule and accomplished this as an ordinary person.

It turns out that fate really can be changed.

A faint light flashed in Neji Hyuga's eyes, then disappeared in an instant.

At this moment, Gojo Satoru had no idea how many thoughts were running through Neji Hyuga's mind.

He rested his chin on his hand and nodded, somewhat puzzled.

That's strange, didn't we already talk about this?