An anomaly unfolds!

That's it!

Is that madman trying to take me down with him?!

Sarutobi Asuma's pupils suddenly contracted, and an incredulous glint flashed in his eyes.

Within the hazy, smoky ash, a cluster of blazing, red-hot, and dangerous flames suddenly leaped, instantly igniting the surrounding sulfur-rich ash.

【Do not! 】

【No! ! 】

Filled with horror, Sarutobi Asuma had neither the time nor the will to care about his opponent, who was also caught in the same ninjutsu.

At that moment, all he knew was that he had to get away from this extremely dangerous area as quickly as possible!

But wishes are hard to fulfill.

It was as if an invisible hand had forcefully pushed the thick fog aside at the most crucial moment, instantly engulfing half of Sarutobi Asuma's body, who had already been pulled away from it!

And just like cotton wool ignited by flames, in just an instant, the gray ash burst forth in a surging, intense, and unrestrained explosion under the collision of flames and sulfur!

The striking red and black colors replaced the heavy gray, and the entire area trembled wildly under the explosion.

Is that guy crazy?!

Asuma Sarutobi hastily raised his arms to shield his vitals, questioning himself in a highly disordered manner!

This devastating move, which he had used on countless enemies, was finally inflicted upon himself this time.

"Asuma-sensei!!"

The urgent calls rang out again.

Not far away, Nara Shikamaru's expression was completely different from when he had retreated to a safe area.

Anxiety had completely replaced the composure on his face.

When he noticed the strange movement of the gray mist, he already realized that his teacher's ninjutsu would become a hindrance to him.

Similarly, he immediately disregarded the potential trouble it might cause to himself and his team, and directly warned them.

However, Shikamaru truly did not expect that the change would come so suddenly and so unexpectedly.

Looking at the red and black energy ball filling his vision, listening to the endless explosions booming in his ears, and smelling the pungent sulfur odor even from a distance, he could no longer suppress the rage and fear in his heart, and called out the name of the teacher in charge at the top of his lungs.

After all, the power of this ninjutsu when it is fully unleashed is no less than that of a person being in a space filled with explosive tags!

And it is even more powerful than the explosive power of the explosive tag!

Because smoke and dust can penetrate everywhere and completely cover everything!

That guy,

At the same time, there was a resonance in their minds that was consistent with Sarutobi Asuma. No, it wasn't just Nara Shikamaru, nor just Team 10, but almost everyone present had a similar resonance that stirred up in their hearts and surged in their minds!

[To kill a thousand enemies, you will lose eight hundred of your own.]

Is that guy just plain crazy?!

It's important to know that the extremely destructive energy engulfed not only Sarutobi Asuma, but also the instigator, Uchiha Ara himself!

Even Orochimaru and Gaara, who coveted it and considered it their preordained prey, were not immune.

They couldn't help but have bizarre thoughts like, "What a madman suited for the cursed seal ability!" and "Could there be a monster living inside your body?!"

The only few who didn't show any emotion were probably the two girls who were traveling with Ara, and a few others who possessed special eye techniques.

Is this the difference between you and me?

A silent, unwilling thought echoed in Uchiha Sasuke's mind. He stared intently at the raging ball of energy in his field of vision, his pupils rolling with crimson light, and a trace of blood appeared on his lower lip without him even realizing it.

It can sense things through the Sharingan's ability to perceive them!

Even though the violent energy unleashed by ninjutsu severely interfered with and blocked his perception, he could still sense that there were two vastly different chakra entities within it!

What is a symbol of death for ordinary people is like flat ground to that person!

Longing, resentment, amazement—so many emotions stirred within him.

The pain in his wrists and cheeks had been completely overshadowed by the shock.

Who exactly are you?

Hyuga Neji looked at the area stirred up by the raging energy with a complicated expression. There were ferocious blue veins at the corners of his eyes, and in his vision was a blurry silhouette walking under the terrifying power.

The piercing wound on his shoulder continued to tug at his nerves, causing him intense pain.

However, he did not harbor much resentment or hostility.

Ultimately, it was our side that initiated the provocative act;

Moreover, the injuries inflicted on them only appear severe; they are far from being truly fatal.

Even the seemingly most serious case, Rock Lee, only had his meridians temporarily blocked and a few unrelated bones broken during training that could also cause misalignment or fracture.

Without a doubt, given the opponent's strength and the power of the Sharingan, the possibility of such a mistake being made is practically zero.

He could have easily wiped out his own squad that had signed the "death consent form," just as he had threatened them.

But it didn't.

Most importantly, that person owed me a debt of gratitude that was beyond words and impossible to repay!

It was because of him that my father's remains were able to return to his hometown.

"Don't try to provoke Uchiha Ara or his people during this assessment."

So he spoke.

The object of his speech was his two companions.

"Neji, are you scared?"

Rock Lee, whose body was almost entirely wrapped in white bandages, immediately replied.

His voice revealed an unyielding spirit.

Even though he had just been trampled into the humble mud by that person, and even though he could only lie on the ground now, only able to look at the current conflict with his eyes turned to the side.

"If you really want to die."

"Then you can give it a try."

"But before that, don't delay my and Tenten's goals in this Chunin Exams, and don't let Guy-sensei continue to embarrass himself."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Neji immediately uttered the most inhuman words.

Because he was fully aware of how obsessive and fanatical his companion was.

I will prove that one can become a qualified ninja solely through taijutsu!

This kind of ninja way,

This is something that has been completely rejected by the world.

This guy has been clumsily persisting for decades, day after day, rain or shine!

Neji.

On one side, Tian Tian called out the name of her companion, who was wearing a white martial arts uniform.

Although she didn't say anything directly, her somewhat anxious and worried tone conveyed the message that she wanted to tell her teammates not to be so blunt.

However, Neji Hyuga doesn't seem to have that awareness.

Because he clearly understood his companion lying on the ground in a sorry state, if such sharp words could move him to tears and cause him to lose all his strength.

Then, this guy would never have been able to graduate from the Ninja Academy, let alone walk alongside Team 3 to where he is today!

Li's state of mind, his obsession, and his awareness are far stronger than theirs.

"I understand."

As expected, Locke Lee did not get angry at such remarks, but answered them seriously.

"I will not provoke him again until I pass this team assessment."

"However, if we meet one-on-one in the finals, I will definitely not back down and will fight with all my might!"

When he spoke, his voice had a firm and solemn quality.

At this point, Locke Lee suddenly paused, a strange, unsettling feeling appearing in his eyes as he looked at his companion.

"Neji, that was originally a secret technique I used to deal with you."

"But now it seems we should use it on others first."

When the word "secret art" was mentioned, he exuded a strong sense of confidence and a thirst for battle.

Get stronger, get stronger, keep getting stronger!

This was his lifelong yearning!

All setbacks can only become whetstones for him to continue moving forward.

Neji Hyuga did not respond to this, partly because he had other purposes for participating in the assessment, and partly because the area covered by terrifying energy suddenly collapsed, and a lithe figure carrying a sword slowly appeared in the public eye.

It was Uchiha Arakawa!!

What's even more astonishing is that the ninjutsu, which would be a devastating blow to ordinary people and even to ninjas, was like a scenic view on a journey, or a leisurely stroll in a garden for them!

The terrifying and violent energy couldn't harm him in the slightest, because he was covered by an extremely exquisite and seamless layer of ice armor!

All the rampant energy was kept out by this crystalline, cold armor.

In contrast, his opponent, Sarutobi Asuma, was kneeling in front of him, looking disheveled. His ninja clothes were tattered, his hair was singed, and his exposed skin was covered in blood and grime!

The breath he exhaled was like a broken thread.

Does your ninjutsu hurt?

"It must hurt a lot."

"Then let me grant you liberation."

As Huang approached, he raised the ice blade in his hand, his eyes filled with indifference.

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