The current Kimimaro is much stronger than he was in the original story; Gaara's sand simply cannot defend against Kimimaro's bones.
The bone pierced through Gaara's sand, shattering Gaara Sand Armor and exploding into a spray of blood around Gaara chest.
Gaara clearly hadn't expected Kimimaro's power to be so immense; he was injured and bleeding almost as soon as the fight began.
Upon seeing the blood on his body, Gaara's eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, and he completely went berserk and went mad.
"This... this is blood, this is my blood! Ahhh!"
Seeing Gaara's frenzy, Kankuro and Temari both showed expressions of horror, their faces indicating that something terrible was about to happen. Without further hesitation, they retreated into the distance.
Those who knew Gaara very well knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Gaara, provoked, might release that monster!
"This is terrible! If that monster shows up, we'll be in big trouble!"
Kankuro's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his eyes were filled with horror, but at this moment, he didn't dare to step forward to stop Gaara.
Naruto and Sakura stared in shock at Gaara in this state, simultaneously sensing a terrifying surge of Chakra emanating from Gaara.
The two tried desperately to pry open the bones binding Sasuke, but they were still unable to budge them Sasuke free him.
Kimimaro, however, stood motionless, staring at Gaara. Sensing Gaara's presence, he lowered his head slightly, a slight smile playing on his lips, and let out a soft hum, showing no intention of stopping Gaara.
"Is this the power of the One-Tail?"
Just as Gaara was about to go berserk and the One-Tail Gaara was about to be released, a sudden change occurred.
Ice Release! Ice Age!
A soft, low shout came from the end of the alley, accompanied by a chilling aura.
Click! Click!!
As the chill spread, a layer of ice, as smooth as a mirror, suddenly appeared on the ground. In Setsuna, the ice spread across the entire alley, turning the surrounding area into a world of ice and snow!
The chill bypassed Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke, and the others, directly affecting Gaara and Setsuna freezing Gaara inside a giant ice ball!
One moment the world was full of spring, the next it turned into a scene of frozen landscape, leaving everyone present stunned.
"Who... who is it this time?!"
Under the stunned gazes of countless people, a figure walked from afar, took a few steps, and flashed to Kimimaro's side.
"Although Lord Uya said that as long as no one dies, we can't let the One-Tail come out of this place." Bai smiled slightly at Kimimaro, her tone very gentle, showing no sign that the person who had frozen the entire scene in an instant was this gentle and elegant 'girl'.
"That's true."
Kimimaro glanced at Gaara, who was frozen in the distance, and nodded with a flicker in his eyes.
At this moment, Gaara was frozen inside the giant ice ball, his expression clearly showing astonishment, having already withdrawn from that frenzied state.
From a distance, Karin walked over, speechless, rubbing her forehead and looking at Haku and Kimimaro with a headache, saying, "Seriously, you two, Lord Uya didn't tell you to make such a commotion!"
"I'm sorry, it happened so suddenly. If we hadn't stopped it, the One-Tail might have been released." Haku looked at Karin somewhat apologetically and apologized softly.
Karin had no way to deal with the always extremely gentle Shiro, and shook her head helplessly.
"Alright, it's about time we left. We've caused such a commotion; Konoha will be sending people soon."
Let's go.
Kimimaro nodded, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, but it was fleeting. There would still be a chance to test just how powerful the so-called Tailed Beast really were Chunin Ninja Exams.
Bai nodded, but after looking at the scene, he walked in another direction.
Click! Click!!
White's small hand gently traced across the bone spikes that were trapping Sasuke, and the spikes Setsuna froze into ice before shattering into pieces.
Sasuke's body fell from the hole, and Naruto finally reacted and reached out to catch Sasuke. However, Sakura and Naruto were clearly surprised that Haku would come to help Sasuke escape, and both of them had blank expressions on their faces.
"Um, thank you... thank you."
Naruto, holding the unconscious Sasuke, looked at Haku and thanked him somewhat embarrassedly.
"You're welcome."
Bai smiled gently, showing no sign of ferocity, making it even harder to believe that he was the one who had frozen the entire street in that instant.
Naruto watched Haku turn to leave and couldn't help but ask, "Um, big sister, are you also here to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams?"
"Yes, we are ninjas from Amegakure who have come to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams." Haku nodded, then turned and started walking. After taking a couple of steps, he suddenly paused and said, "Also, I'm a man."
Clang!!
Naruto felt as if he had been hit by a boulder, and he stood there dumbfounded. As a result, he failed to catch the unconscious Sasuke, and the two of them fell to the ground with a thud.
Sakura's lips twitched, then she couldn't help but look around at the completely frozen streets. Thinking of what Haku had just said, she suddenly felt terrible.
As for Temari and Kankuro, feeling that there seemed to be no danger here, they cautiously walked over. At the same time, they heard Haku's words, and both of them froze.
Looking at the frozen street and Gaara, who was trapped in the thick ice and seemed unlikely to break free anytime soon, both of them couldn't help but swallow hard.
Amegakure... ninjas participating in... the Chunin Ninja Exams...
These words exploded in their minds like firecrackers, and both of them felt an urge to go home immediately. This was not a place for them at all. They thought Gaara was already quite perverted, but the people they encountered were all even more perverted than the last.
This isn't the Chunin Ninja Exams, it's a monster convention!
Karin glanced at Shiro, who had caught up, and muttered a helpless complaint.
What do they have to do with you?
"No, it's just that he's pinned down like that, so even if the Konoha ninjas arrive later, he probably won't be able to get out for a while. That's why I'm helping out." Haku smiled as he looked at Karin.
Kimimaro and Karin were already used to Haku's gentleness. They shook their heads and continued walking forward, though Karin still felt a little helpless to complain. (To be continued.)