Sakura said, "I want to try hot pot."
Zhang Yu looked at Ban.
"You heard everything?"
Ban slowly stood up.
"I heard you."
Tell Izuna to prepare more ingredients.
Don't forget the seasonings and tableware.
"Knew."
Madara used the Body Flicker Technique to disappear from beside his seat.
Ino was somewhat surprised.
"He went back to get it himself?"
"Anyway, the match hasn't even started yet."
Zhang Yu leaned back in his seat and took Ino's popcorn.
"At his speed, he'll be back soon."
Sakura looked at him.
" Boss Zhang Yu, who exactly is that person who's been following you all this time?"
"Bar staff."
"I know."
Sakura lowered her voice.
"But I always feel like he resembles someone."
Ino also looked over.
My father seems to know him.
"Every time I see him, his expression is strange."
Zhang Yu grabbed a handful of popcorn.
Don't make wild guesses.
"Just relax and watch the game."
At this time, the candidates inside the venue had begun to enter.
Because of Zhang Yu's intervention in the Forest of Death, the list of those who advanced this year is quite different from the original result.
Hinata Hyuga, Neji Hyuga, Shino Aburame, Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Tenten all advanced.
Sasuke was not Cursed Seal of Heaven by Orochimaru in the Forest of Death.
Without the Cursed Seal's influence, his condition was even better than before.
They were not late after the game started.
Sasuke was already standing in the waiting area, hands in his pockets, his gaze fixed on Gaara.
Gaara was looking at him too.
The sand inside the gourd slowly seeped out, only to be pushed back in by him.
Genma Shiranui walked to the center of the arena.
He glanced at the spectator stands, then looked down to confirm the list.
"The final battle, match one."
" Sasuke Uchiha versus Gaara."
Cheers immediately erupted from the audience.
"A genius of the Uchiha Clan!"
"That kid from Sunagakure the gourd on his back is pretty strong too!"
"I heard that neither of them went all out in the qualifiers."
This match is sure to be exciting!
Sasuke jumped from the waiting area.
Gaara also entered the arena.
Orochimaru, disguised Kazekage, leaned forward slightly.
He didn't care about the result of the match.
Gaara was merely part of the Konoha Crush Plan.
Sasuke was the one he truly wanted.
The failure to leave Cursed Seal in the Forest of Death has already caused the plan to go astray.
However, if today's attack goes smoothly, there is still a chance to take Sasuke away.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked down.
"These are the Jinchūriki of Sunagakure?"
Orochimaru answered in the voice of the Kazekage.
" Gaara is the most outstanding young man of this generation in Sunagakure."
" Lord Hokage, Sasuke Uchiha is no weakling either."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.
"Let the young people decide their own fate."
The two continued to watch the game.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was unaware that the Kazekage beside him had been replaced.
They also failed to notice the Hashirama and Tobirama behind them.
A dozen minutes later, Ban reappeared on the spectator stand.
He was carrying several large bags in his hands and a folding grill on his shoulder.
Izuna was very well prepared.
Charcoal, iron skewers, meat, vegetables, and seasonings were all contained inside.
Ban placed the item at Zhang Yu's feet.
"I also brought Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor)."
Ino immediately moved closer.
"So much meat?"
Sakura opened another bag.
"And hot pot base."
Zhang Yu got up and looked for a spot.
The aisle in front of the seats is wide enough.
He unfolded the folding grill and arranged the ingredients next to it.
The surrounding audience all turned to look.
What are they going to do?
"Barbecuing on the spectator stand?"
"You can even start a fire here?"
A Konoha Ninja initially wanted to step forward to stop him.
But when he saw that the two Anbu sitting behind the Hokage didn't make a move, he silently retreated.
It took Zhang Yu ten minutes to get the grill and all the ingredients ready.
Ban was in charge of starting the fire.
This time, he did not use Fire Release.
He lit the charcoal with ordinary fire, saving himself from burning down half the viewing platform with a single Great Fireball.
Zhang Yu picked up a skewer of meat and brushed it with a layer of seasoning.
Once the meat skewers were placed on the grill, they quickly began to sizzle with oil.
The aroma wafted along the viewing platform.
The attention of nearby spectators was drawn to it.
The match is about to begin.
But someone set up an oven upstairs.
Nobody has ever seen anything like this before.
Ino stood to Zhang Yu's left.
Is this skewer cooked?
"Not yet."
Zhang Yu flipped it over.
"Wait a little longer."
Sakura stood on the other side.
"Is this ready to eat?"
"Can."
Zhang Yu picked up a skewer of grilled beef and held it to her lips.
"Be careful, it's hot."
Sakura opened her mouth and took a bite.
She chewed a few times and immediately nodded.
"Tasty."
Ino reached out her hand.
What about mine?
Zhang Yu picked up another string of beads and handed it over.
Ino did not answer.
She leaned in and bit into the top piece of meat.
"It's really delicious."
Sakura glanced at her but didn't reach out to take the remaining meat skewers.
She also looked down and took the second piece directly.
Zhang Yu could only hold the meat skewers and feed them to the two of them in turn.
Ban sat down next to him and opened a bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor).
He took a sip of his drink, then picked up a skewer of grilled meat.
I was just hungry.
But now I don't feel quite comfortable with this meal.
Kabuto Yakushi sat in the distance, his gaze sweeping over Zhang Yu group several times.
He's been investigating for a month.
We still haven't found any real information about Madara, Hashirama, and Tobirama.
As for Indra and Asura, they seem to have appeared out of thin air.
The only certainty is that everyone listens to Zhang Yu.
He pushed up his glasses.
"As long as they don't interfere, it's fine."
He looked back at the field.
The plan has begun.
No one can stop now.
Genma Shiranui raised his right hand.
"The match begins!"
Sasuke charged at Gaara first.
He's very fast.
He took a few steps and stood in front of Gaara, punching him in the face.
The sand rose automatically, blocking the fist.
Sasuke didn't stop.
He turned and kicked the sand shield.
Bang!
The sand was kicked apart, but it immediately came together again.
Gaara stood still, arms crossed over his chest.
"It's no use."
You can't touch me.
Sasuke his feet to push off and circled to the other side.
Fists, elbows, and whip kicks rained down in succession.
The sand keeps changing direction.
The two of them were moving faster and faster.
The cheers from the audience grew louder and louder.
Naruto was leaning against the railing.
" Sasuke!"
Stop going in circles!
Sasuke completely ignored him.
He seized the opportunity when Sand was defending and kicked Gaara in the chin.
Gaara's body is off the ground.
Sasuke closely behind and rushed upwards.
" Lion Combo!"
Several heavy blows landed in succession.
Gaara was slammed to the ground.
The sand caught his body at the last moment, absorbing most of the force.
Gaara raised his hand.
" Sand Shower!"
A barrage of sand projectiles was fired at Sasuke.
Unable to gain leverage in mid-air, Sasuke could only raise his hands to Hand Seals.
" Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
The fireball collided head-on with the sand bullet.
Flames and sand exploded in mid-air.
A heatwave swept across the stadium.
The surrounding audience gasped in surprise.
Ino is holding a skewer of grilled vegetables.
Can Sasuke win?