Mukai's statement put the Third Kazekage in an awkward position.
Black Iron Sand began to emerge from his Kazekage Shadow Robe, preparing to teach Mukai a lesson for disrespecting him with his Iron Sand Technique.
Just as he was about to use his Iron Sand Technique to condense it, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly exhaled a large puff of smoke and said:
"Lord Kazekage, thank you for your fairness and decisiveness."
Maintaining the integrity of the examination is our shared responsibility.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, acknowledged the Third Kazekage's handling of the situation with these words.
This also brought both sides to the same side of jointly upholding the rules, giving Kazekage a way out.
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the Third Kazekage's expression softened, and he retracted the Iron Sand that was about to go berserk.
"Not at all, it's just that the young people in the village don't know any manners, and the Hokage must be embarrassed."
The Third Hokage tapped his pipe and smiled.
"Since they are all young ninjas, they are the village's precious gems."
Even if punishment is necessary, there's no need to rush.
How about this?
Sasori was, after all, a guest who came to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Detaining items hastily before the matter is fully investigated could cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
"How about we cancel Scorpion's results and prevent him from participating in the next competition? What do you think?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's suggestion both saved face for the Third Kazekage and eliminated a formidable opponent like Sasori for the Konoha Ninja.
Moreover, after this incident, that genius ninja named Sasori will definitely develop a grudge against the Third Kazekage.
This rift will become a thorn in their side in the future.
Isn't this just like planting a mine for the enemy?
Why not?
The Third Kazekage nodded, then announced again:
"Now that the Third Hokage has made his stance clear, we'll deal with Sasori and Mukai's matter back in the village!"
Pakura, go and take your good disciple away!
Don't embarrass the village here.
Pakura sighed and Body Flicker Technique beside Mukai and Xie.
Before she could speak, Scorpion spoke first:
" Teacher Pakura, don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."
I wouldn't even bother coming to the Chunin Ninja Exams if the village hadn't assigned me to do it!
Mukai, the rest of the competition is up to you!
Don't hold back! Show them what you're capable of!
Scorpion tossed his red hair, clenched his fists, and bumped fists with Shisō Mukai.
Pakura led the two cubs and the adult Shisō down from the arena.
The Third Kazekage secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If Mukai continues to confront this brat head-on, then Sunagakure will be completely exposed!
The Fusa Clan is hateful, and Mukai, who doesn't know when to back down and doesn't consider the bigger picture, is equally hateful!
What kind of people are under Elder Chiyo's command!
As the match continued, the referee announced the start of the next match.
What a coincidence! In this match, Mukai drew Ibiki Morino!
Having just left the arena, Mukai returned to the field.
The appearance of Mukai, who had just openly defied his own village, caused a stir among the audience.
Mukai himself doesn't care about the audience's reaction.
The referee announces the start of the match, and after the Seal of Confrontation are formed,
Mukai threw a Kunai at the cold-faced Ibiki Morino, which grazed the latter's shoulder, leaving a shallow bloodstain.
" Ibiki Morino, is such a large wound enough to activate the Interrogation Technique?"
If that's not enough, I can fire another Kunai.
Ibiki Morino, who was forming hand seals, suddenly changed his expression. How could this Sand Ninja know his secret technique?
I've never revealed any details about the secret technique!
Could someone have figured out the essence of my secret technique just by watching one of my matches?
How is that possible?
Ibiki Morino his teeth and was not swayed by Mukai's words.
He immediately launched Interrogation Technique on the other party.
The two players on the field instantly froze.
Mukai felt as if his mind was being pulled into a pitch-black space.
The space resembled a torture chamber in a prison, filled with various bloodstained instruments of torture, making it look extremely terrifying.
Ibiki Morino's image also appears in this space.
He was like a master chef entering his own kitchen, fiddling with the instruments of torture, and said in a sinister tone:
"In this space, you are like a fish on a chopping board; I can do whatever I want with you..."
As he was speaking, just as he was about to look up to see the fear on Mukai's face, he was shocked and exclaimed:
"How is that possible!"
"It's impossible for a soul to be so powerful!"
Compared to the heated battle between Scorpion and Shisō, the battle between Mukai and Ibiki Morino became a simple "Red Light, Red Light, Red Light" game.
After forming the Seal of Confrontation, one of the two throws a Kunai and then stands still.
Immediately afterwards, Ibiki Morino spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed backward to the ground.
Mukai just gave a cold smile, crossed his arms, and looked at the referee.
The referee, unaware of what had happened, went over to check on Ibiki Morino's condition.
He appears to be seriously injured, but his life is not in danger.
"The winner Mukai Sunagakure!"
The surrounding stands were completely silent; many ordinary spectators had no idea what was happening.
Danzo sat up straight and asked Yamanaka Fū behind him:
"What happened? Poisoning? Or some kind of mental magic?"
There's no intelligence that this Sand Ninja knows secret techniques.
Yamanaka Fū is very sensitive to Yin Release Chakra, and he said:
"It shouldn't be a secret technique used by the Sand Village ninja, Ibiki Morino has Yin Release Chakra fluctuations on his body."
It seems that Ibiki Morino failed in his secret technique and suffered a backlash.
Danzo nodded and leaned back in his chair, saying:
"Inside the Search Bureau, I thought that Sunagakure also possessed a secret technique similar to that of the Yamanaka Clan."
Have you found any leads regarding the Eight Gates Released Formation?
"No, but we've made contact with the Fusa Clan in Sunagakure."
"They were reprimanded by the Kazekage during the last operation against Pakura; we should be able to use them to plan some actions."
Danzo nodded slightly and continued to focus his attention on the arena.
The clamor from the stands only returned after Mukai walked off the field.
Needless to say, the main topic of discussion was definitely secret techniques or something similar.
The next match is between Rin Nohara and Gekko Hayate.
As Rin Nohara, with two lines of face paint on her cheeks, entered the arena, her devoted suitor Obito naturally followed suit.
"Lin! You're the best! Defeat this sickly guy!"
Faced with Obito's brainless encouragement, Rin could only frown and apologize to Gekko Hayate:
"I'm sorry, my teammate was a bit outspoken, he didn't mean to offend anyone."
Gekko Hayate touched the sword at his waist, his pale, gaunt face devoid of color.
He coughed a few times, covering his mouth with his hand, before speaking:
"A little noise, it won't affect my swordsmanship!"
"Form the Seal of Confrontation!"
The duel begins!
With the referee's command, Gekko Hayate lowered his body, gripped the hilt of his sword, and transformed into a series of afterimages.
In the afterimage of its gliding motion, the katana was suddenly drawn from its sheath, transforming into a dazzling arc of light:
" Afterimage Forward Slash!"