Ch. 561The final match
Naruto defeated Neji after deliberately dispersing his Rasengan to spare him, and the tournament continued through several more matches. The chapter ended as Gaara entered the arena to face Sasuke, while the visiting ninja began quietly withdrawing in anticipation of war.
- Neji realized Naruto had dispersed his Rasengan to protect him, and conceded; Ye Feng declared Naruto the winner.
- Sasuke helped Naruto back to the stands, while Shikamaru accompanied Neji after Neji thanked him.
- Hozuki Suigetsu defeated Omor by using his Hydrification Technique to envelop and attack him.
- Shikamaru trapped Temari with the Shadow Imitation Technique, then conceded; Shino forced Haku to concede by overwhelming his ice mirrors with insects.
- Gaara entered the arena to challenge Sasuke, intent on killing him, while ninja from the Three Great Shinobi Villages began quietly withdrawing.