On the players' bench.
The victorious young talents from outside Kirigakure, including Kakashi, Toroi, Genma Shiranui, Baki, Namiashi Raidō Kirigakure, all looked solemnly at Kisame and Shingetsu below.
Kisame, in particular, is one of them.
Shingetsu still has the identity of the Hozuki Clan, and is said to be the son of the current head of the Hozuki Clan. They can acknowledge and understand his talent and strength. But Kisame Hoshigaki is so strong. He can use Water Release techniques that usually only elite Chunin or even Jonin can master with ease. He doesn't even blush or pant, and he doesn't seem to be under any pressure!
That amount of Chakra alone is enough to make them wary!
Not to mention that Kisame also demonstrated an exceptionally high level of skill in other areas. This made Kakashi, Baki, Toroi, and others take a second look at Kei Mei Terumi standing together. It's not that it's impossible for three people in a small team to be this strong, but it's truly extremely rare. Just look at their teammates who made it into the main tournament; they are indeed much stronger than ordinary Genin!
But if you were to actually fight against these people, the difference in skill level would be quite obvious!
'Are you Mist Ninja?'
At this moment, a sharp glint also appeared in Kakashi's eyes, which were not covered by his mask.
The more this situation arises, the more it stimulates Kakashi's indomitable spirit. He was a super genius who entered the Ninja Academy at the age of four and graduated at five. His father was a powerful ninja known as the White Fang, who was famous throughout the Shinobi World during the Second Shinobi World War!
No matter from which perspective you look at it.
In this Chunin Ninja Exams, he aims to be the one who laughs last and performs the best!
A thousand thoughts raced through my mind as I stood in the stands.
Off the field.
The battle between Kisame and Shingetsu had already entered a fierce stage.
"Bang~"
"Clang!"
Their figures flashed and crisscrossed each other.
" Water Release: Water Bullet Technique!"
" Water Release: Water Formation Wall Technique!"
The two exchanged blows, one after another.
An overwhelming sense of power and pressure.
This further enhances the excitement of the duel, at least to the untrained eye. Ninja Ninjutsu appear incredibly flashy to ordinary people, but where would a low-ranking Genin find the time or opportunity to learn so many Ninjutsu?
More importantly, almost 99% of the Genin don't have that much Chakra to squander!
Most battles between Genin are close-quarters combat, with victory almost always decided by Taijutsu. How many could possibly fight in such an 'extravagant' style as Kisame and Shingetsu!?
That's right!
That's just extravagant!
So many techniques, so much Chakra.
This is a fighting style that even ordinary Genin, no, it should be said Chunin can only dream of!
Didn't you see the rather interesting expressions Chunin the faces of some of the Konohagakure in the stands?
These people put themselves in the other person's shoes and realized they were facing two people below.
They seemed to have no chance of winning at all.
To be more precise, the sixteen people who made it into the main tournament this time were at least comparable to ordinary Chunin. The strength displayed by the seven who won before and the two who are now fighting is truly making the Chunin of Konohagakure watching the game feel a sense of 'heart-pounding'!
The few Jonin were there to watch the match, such as Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and Akimichi Chōza, all showed subtle changes in their expressions.
The skill level of the Genin from various ninja villages participating this time is simply outrageous!
A mere ' Genin '!
The fact that they could unleash such power left the Chunin present, Chunin their twenties, thirties, or even forties, utterly astonished!
Even the Third Hokage, who was initially not very serious, became extremely focused.
You can get a sense of the current state of a ninja village from the level of a generation!
Although this lacks a general basis.
However, it can serve as one of the important reference data.
This was one of the intentions behind holding the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Leaving aside the other ninja villages, Hiruzen Sarutobi already knew about the strength of Kirigakure, especially Danzo's elite Root, which was wiped out by the Mist Ninja squad to which Kei belonged!
This performance is already outstanding!
However, the performances of Kei, Mei Terumi, and Kisame in today's main tournament further exceeded Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectations.
'It seems we need to increase our focus on Kirigakure!'
Looking down at Kisame and Shingetsu, who were still locked in a fierce battle and seemingly inseparable, a faint strange light flickered in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes as he silently pondered something.
A thrilling and tense confrontation.
The intense battle between Kisame and Shingetsu has pushed the atmosphere of the competition to a whole new level!
The tens of thousands of spectators at the scene were eager to see how this royal city showdown would unfold, and who would emerge victorious!
Of course, this is only the perspective of most ordinary viewers. Other insiders can already see the situation of the two people below clearly, and the situation is already quite clear!
After a high-intensity exchange of attacks, Kisame had gained an absolute advantage!
The key to victory lies in the fatal difference in Chakra reserves!
This was also part of the tactics Kisame had set for himself before the war began.
It's either a decisive, all-out attack, or a drawn-out battle where Chakra are stretched thin!
Kisame isn't afraid at all!
Especially after seeing that Hozuki Shingetsu's Hydrification Technique had reached a high level, Kisame completely abandoned his plan to suppress it to the end.
They immediately switched to using various techniques to force Hozuki Shingetsu a corner.
You either have to use Ninjutsu to counterattack, or use your water-based body to withstand the attack. Either way, it consumes a lot of Chakra, especially the latter. If you're not careful, you can easily get injured.
The Shingetsu was not initially aware of this.
He thought Kisame's attack was a bit too fierce, but he believed that as long as he was given a chance to adjust, he could recover!
Victory is sure to be his!
After all, no one could have imagined that a Genin's Chakra reserves could reach such a terrifying level!
The Water Release techniques were being released in rapid succession, without stopping at all!?
" Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
This was yet another instance of Kisame rapidly forming Hand Seals and unleashing Water Release technique while maintaining distance.
"Boom!"
Towering waves.
"Oh, oh, oh!?"
"Wow!?"
This triggered another gasp from the stands.
On the opposite side, Hozuki Shingetsu stared at the surging waves with a grim expression.
"Bang!"
After using the Hydrification Technique to evade most of the spell attacks for the last time, he still suffered a certain degree of impact.
"Splash!"
A figure appearing as it recedes into the distance.
I surrender!
Looking at Kisame not far away, who seemed to be about to Hand Seals Kisame again.
The young master of the Hozuki Clan had no choice but to grit his teeth and admit defeat!
Because if the fighting continues, we'll really be in a sorry state!