Temari remained silent.
She could tell that Rock Lee hadn't used his full speed yet.
Sure enough, Rock Lee jumped onto the statue on the sidelines and untied the weights from his legs.
The two heavy objects fell to the ground.
boom!
Two craters were smashed into the ground.
The candidates on the viewing platform all stared wide-eyed.
Naruto leaned against the railing.
"How heavy is that thing exactly?"
Kakashi also raised his Forehead Protector, revealing his Sharingan.
Rock Lee disappeared again.
For the first time Gaara's sand couldn't keep up with his speed.
A fist landed on his face.
Gaara was sent flying through the air by the blow.
Rock Lee caught up from below and launched a series of attacks, kicking Gaara into the air.
The entire area was filled with afterimages.
The teeth were completely dumbfounded.
"What's this?"
Neji stared at the arena without saying a word.
He always knew that Rock Lee was training.
But I never expected that Rock Lee could be this fast after the weight was removed.
Zhang Yu leaned back in his seat.
The outcome remained unchanged.
Rock Lee is very fast.
However, Gaara possesses Shukaku 'Chakra, and his defensive and regenerative abilities are unmatched by ordinary Genin.
As the battle continued, Rock Lee opened the Eight Gates Released Formation.
Chakra burst forth.
The skin is red.
The ground surface of the venue is cracking layer by layer.
Might Guy clenched his fists, his gaze never leaving Rock Lee.
"Go, Li!"
"Prove your ninja way!"
Rock Lee rushed into the air and used his final Reverse Lotus.
Gaara's Sand Armor shattered extensively.
His body was also hit repeatedly.
But at the last moment, the sand acted as a buffer, blocking the fatal blow.
After landing, Rock Lee's body had reached its limit.
Gaara raised his hand.
Sand got tangled around Rock Lee's left hand and left leg.
" Sand Binding Coffin."
The sand tightened instantly.
The sound of bones cracking rang out.
Might Guy charged onto the field and kicked the remaining sand apart.
He stood in front of Rock Lee.
Gaara looked at Might Guy, then glanced at Zhang Yu above, and finally withdrew his hand.
Gekko Hayate confirmed that Rock Lee had lost his ability to fight and made the difficult announcement.
"The victor Gaara."
The medical ninja immediately entered the area.
Although Rock Lee lost, he made everyone remember his speed and perseverance.
Naruto lay down by the railing, no longer shouting.
Neji's expression also became much more serious than before.
The knockout stage has concluded.
Gekko Hayate returned to the center of the arena.
He picked up the list, and just as he was about to speak, he bent over and coughed.
"Cough cough..."
"Cough cough cough..."
He coughed for more than ten seconds before he could barely stand up straight.
"The Forest of Death assessment and preliminary elimination rounds have officially concluded."
"Those who pass the preliminary selection will participate in the final battle one month later."
Zhang Yu shook his head as he looked at Gekko Hayate's sickly appearance.
This guy's life was indeed short.
Thinking of Yugao standing beside him, he felt it was even more outrageous.
Such an outstanding woman, how could she have fallen for Gekko Hayate?
It was an absolute tragedy.
Yugao noticed his gaze.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
Why are you staring at me?
"Still sighing?"
Zhang Yu pointed to the Gekko Hayate below.
"I was just wondering how your taste could be so bad."
Yugao looked puzzled.
My judgment?
"Right."
Which aspect are you referring to?
Zhang Yu originally wanted to say "Gekko Hayate" directly, but suddenly realized something was wrong.
Since the end of the match, Yugao has only glanced at Gekko Hayate a handful of times.
There was no communication between the two.
This doesn't seem like a romantic relationship at all.
Zhang Yu turned around and looked at her intently.
" Yugao."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
The spectator stands fell silent instantly.
Kakashi put down the book he was holding.
Might Guy also turned his head.
The examinees and Jonin who hadn't left yet all looked over.
Yugao froze on the spot.
She never expected Zhang Yu to ask such a question in front of so many people.
"I..."
"I don't."
A smile appeared in Kakashi's eyes.
" Boss Zhang Yu, you're really direct."
Might Guy immediately moved closer.
Is this a confession of youth?
Should we leave?
Yugao's face was already flushed red.
"Lord Kai!"
It's not what you think!
Might Guy gave a thumbs up.
No explanation needed!
"Young people should express their feelings boldly!"
Kakashi added, " Yugao, you can answer slowly."
We're not in a hurry.
The several Anbu Ninja around them exchanged glances.
Ino, Sakura, Tenten, and Hinata all stopped and focused their attention on the two of them.
Yugao couldn't bear this scene.
"I'll go back and report first!"
Before she could finish speaking, she had already used her Body Flicker Technique to escape from the viewing platform.
Zhang Yu stared in the direction she disappeared, still somewhat bewildered.
"Really not?"
Kakashi reopened the book.
Of course not.
" Yugao is the undisputed goddess of the Anbu."
"She has many suitors, but she has always been single and has never been in a relationship."
Zhang Yu was completely stunned.
In the original timeline, Yugao and Gekko Hayate were clearly lovers.
Now the two have absolutely no relationship.
"System."
What's going on?
[The host's entry into the current world has already affected the existing causal relationships.]
[Character fates, interpersonal relationships, and some events may be subject to deviation.]
Zhang Yu's expression turned serious.
"So, the relationships from the original story may not still exist?"
[yes.]
The deeper the host's involvement, the more pronounced the worldline shift.
Zhang Yu's heart skipped a beat.
He originally thought he had only changed a few events.
I never expected that even the relationships between the characters had changed.
Thinking of this, he suddenly turned his head to look at Bai beside him.
In the original novel, Bai is a man.
But after he came into this world, Bai's behavior was always strange.
Bai felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
Why are you looking at me like that?
Zhang Yu did not answer.
Bai subconsciously took a half step back.
Zhang Yu just asked Yugao in public if she had a boyfriend.
Now she's suddenly staring at me again.
That scrutinizing gaze made Bai feel uneasy.
Are you thirsty?
"Ah?"
Zhang Yu took out six bottles of chilled cola from the System Shop and stuffed them all into Bai's arms.
"Drink more."
Bai was holding six bottles of cola, completely stunned.
"Give me all of these?"
"Right."
Zhang Yu stared at Bai's face.
"After you finish drinking, I'll go to the restroom with you."
Bai's face instantly turned red.
I almost dropped the can of cola in my hand.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
Why did you come with me to the restroom?
Kakashi put the book down again.
Might Guy's eyes widened as well.
The people who hadn't yet dispersed all quieted down.
Bai hugged the cola tightly, her heart beating faster and faster.
Seeing that things were not going well, Zhang Yu immediately spoke seriously.
What are you thinking?
"His face turned red, and his breathing quickened."
"It's clearly because of the hot weather; there are signs of heatstroke."
I gave him a Coke to cool him down.
"I accompanied him to the restroom because I was worried he might faint halfway there."
After hearing this, Bai felt immediately at ease.
"I see."
" Boss Zhang Yu, I'm fine."