The play was brilliant and spectacular.
That's enough!
Not to mention that Qi's performance was simply too perfect. Before the competition, the audience already knew some information about the contestants, including their age and background. At the age of eight, Qi was able to demonstrate such strong abilities.
How could these spectators not cheer?
Faced with such a scene, even someone as composed as Zhuo Qi couldn't help but show a hint of smugness.
This was a magnificent spell he had considered for a long time! It was for similar occasions, and not just one.
You know, being handsome is a lifelong thing!
Of course, these techniques weren't just for showing off. It's just that at this stage, Qi's Hand Seals speed isn't top-tier yet, and the pre-cast animation of this technique is too obvious and exaggerated, let alone being able to fight against stronger opponents.
For anyone of equal or even slightly inferior strength, Qi was simply asking for trouble by wasting so much time on Hand Seals!
But as long as the speed of Hand Seals can be faster in the future, not to mention reaching Itachi's level of several hand seals per second, as long as it is half of that speed.
This technique can then be used as a timely combat asset!
Furthermore, as the width and intensity of the ice power increase, this ' Ice and Snow Barrier ' can create a natural home field for Qi. The same applies to other 'magnificent spells', and it can also be used in combination with the Hidden Mist Technique!
Therefore, there are no completely useless techniques; it all depends on the practitioner's ability and the direction they choose.
At least, that's how it seemed to Qi.
The first battle was a successful and spectacular victory against the enemy, exactly as intended.
As the announcement from the Minato faded...
Qi completely dispelled his spell, then with a faint smile, he walked lightly back to the players' waiting area. Minato, standing where he was, watched Qi's departing figure, a hint of appreciation in his azure eyes.
'Qi-kun? It seems this little guy has a good chance of becoming a pillar of Kirigakure in the future, perhaps even someone who will bear that title!'
In the contestants' waiting area, Baki and another Sand Ninja relaxed upon seeing that Yura was Yura out of danger. However, they also witnessed Kei's overwhelming strength. Anyone with even a modicum of insight could see that Kei was obviously using Yura 'boost his score'!
But it is precisely because of this that Qi's power is even more evident.
Yura was no small fry. Baki, as his teammate, was naturally not worth mentioning. Kakashi, Genma Shiranui, Toroi, and others who were also in the contestants' preparation area could tell from Yura's Wind Release techniques and his on-the-spot responses that Yura's strength was not weak. Yet, this Sunagakure Genin, who could be called a genius, was easily defeated in such a 'flashy way'.
These potential competitors naturally all wore cold, stern expressions.
' Minazuki Kei!'
'Hmph, that Ice Release!'
'We must race against time!'
'hehe!'
The battle, which lasted less than three minutes from start to finish, was brief but spectacular and exhilarating, leaving the tens of thousands of spectators in the stands with expressions of lingering enjoyment.
This atmosphere has already been completely hyped up.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, seated at the highest position, also wore a satisfied expression. This was precisely one of his main intentions in proposing the Chunin Ninja Exams: to ease the tension in the Shinobi World world and de-escalate the tense atmosphere in the village. What could be more acceptable than such a grand celebration?
"The second match!"
The launch directly fueled the excitement surrounding the main tournament's knockout stages.
This also filled the audience with anticipation for the fourteen contestants who would appear next, but this anticipation was clearly likely to be dashed.
After all, not everyone can display such strength at the Genin level, and also have such a magnificent technique to defeat their opponent!
Once the audience's expectations were fully raised, the following battles naturally became less than satisfactory.
The stronger side almost always crushed their opponents in a completely unremarkable way!
The second game, Toroi.
Kakashi in the third match.
The fourth game, Baki
In the fifth match, Genma Shiranui didn't put on a particularly impressive performance; he simply defeated his opponent in a very ordinary way.
The only redeeming feature is Toroi's Magnet Release Technique, which might be a pleasant surprise for viewers whose appetites have been pampered.
But that's all there is to it.
After all, their opponent might not even be Yura!
Furthermore, since they themselves are unable to showcase truly spectacular magical scenes, it's natural that the audience will find it difficult to be satisfied!
Therefore, these viewers were eager to see a clash between stronger individuals and Qi; the magnificent Ice Release Technique were truly their favorite!
It was visibly growing that the atmosphere in the stands was becoming a little impatient.
Even the applause and cheers for the winners at the end of the match seemed somewhat perfunctory.
Fortunately, the sixth match followed.
It's a showdown between Mei Terumi and Aoba Yamashiro!
As the only girl to make it to the final stage of the competition, Mei Terumi was already quite eye-catching. Then, she brought out the incredibly powerful Lava Release, combined with her Water Release, making the scene even more spectacular!
Then there's the fact that he's paired with Aoba Yamashiro, whose strength isn't weak either.
And its supporting capabilities in various aspects—let alone experts—were thoroughly enjoyed by the tens of thousands of lay viewers.
"Ohhhhhh!?"
"Wow!?"
"Is it possible for it to have such strong acidic corrosion?"
"Tsk tsk, Yamashiro-kun's dodging skills are pretty good too!"
"That's amazing!"
Although it was basically Aoba Yamashiro taking the hits unilaterally, he was resilient enough, and Mei Terumi didn't really put in her full effort to attack!
"Bang!"
"Boom!"
After a brief, spectacular stalemate, Mei Terumi seized an opening in Aoba Yamashiro's defenses, which was forced open by Aoba's Lava Release, without using Boil Release!
"Bang!"
At the Mei Terumi pressed forward and upward.
As he knocked down Aoba Yamashiro, the Kunai was also easily placed against Aoba Yamashiro's throat!
"The winner of the sixth match is Mei Terumi!"
"Oh oh oh!"
"That was a great play!"
"What a pity for that kid Aoshiro. He ran into this girl from Kirigakure. She's already so strong, and she even has Kekkei Genkai."
"That's good, that's good, you've already done a great job!"
"Yeah, this match was much more exciting than the previous four!"
"Haha, so it was all the Mist Ninja putting on a show?"
"There's more to come, don't rush!"