"At that time, no resistance is allowed."

"You all understood, right?"

However, no one responded to Genma Shiranui's serious speech.

Of course, he probably didn't expect a response from these troublemakers, and then immediately announced:

"So the first round is between Uchiha Izumi and Hyuga Neji."

"These two stay; the rest of you go back to the lounge."

When the two remaining people in the arena were seen, the entire stands became extremely noisy.

The Sharingan and Byakugan are recognized as the two strongest dojutsu in the entire ninja world.

Over the years, not only the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, but also some other busybodies, have tried to determine which of the two eye techniques is superior.

However, since the two have different dominance in different fields, there is ultimately no definitive conclusion on who is number one.

Now, such a duel of eye techniques is placed in the first match. How could the audience in the stands not be surprised?

Furthermore, the two opponents were quite different; one had advanced directly through connections, while the other was hailed as a genius of the Hyuga clan. In comparison, the difference in their abilities was quite obvious.

In the dimly lit staircase leading up to the top, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive and gloomy.

Almost all the contestants were watching the slender figure carrying a sword on his back.

Gaara's arrogance was worn down.

Kankuro's doubts were diminished.

Sasuke had nowhere to vent his pride.

One sentence kept echoing in Naruto's mind:

The people who killed your parents were from the Uchiha clan.

The only reason Uchiha Ara approached you was out of guilt.

During that short climb up the steps, he had countless thoughts of questioning that person about whether the truth of the matter was really like that.

However, I ultimately held back.

Because he wants to get the answer himself in the final battle!

Meanwhile, the first duel began under the guidance of Genma Shiranui.

Without the slightest hesitation, the moment the examiner created some distance between them, Hyuga Neji assumed a defensive stance, and menacing lines appeared around his eyes.

Neji Hyuga dared not underestimate that person's teammates.

Furthermore, he dared not look directly into the girl's eyes, fearing he might fall into the illusion.

However, even though the Sharingan possesses extraordinary power, it is not something that can be easily manipulated!

The one from Sunagakure is known as the Absolute Defense of Sand.

And one's own physical skills are also a form of absolute defense.

Take, for example, this swift but utterly meaningless ninja tool, Hope!

Suddenly, Hyuga Neji's body spun in place like a top, and he casually swatted away the kunai that was attacking him.

Even if he cannot look directly at it, he will not have any blind spots!

Such a confrontation also made the audience in the stands feel a little impatient and disappointed.

Is the Sharingan, touted as the strongest eye technique, merely used to guide the trajectory of bladed weapons? That's far too simplistic.

Or is it that the girl named Uchiha Izumi got in through connections?

Discontent began to spread.

Even while sitting upright in the stands, Hyuga Hiashi subconsciously said to the girl beside him:

“Keep an eye on Hanabi. Neji has inherited the Hyuga clan’s bloodline limit exceptionally well. Your sister is no match for him.”

"If that girl from the Uchiha clan only relies on her blades to attack, she won't be able to break through his defenses at all."

But at this time,

Uchiha Izumi, who was standing in the field, started moving again.

However, without any warning, he casually walked towards his opponent in sight with a kunai in hand, and to the astonishment of everyone present, he placed the blade in his hand against the neck of his opponent, Hyuga Neji.

Meanwhile, the latter, who had immediately regained his guard after deflecting the thrown blade, made no move.

Chapter 520 Unsolvable Suppression, Time-Based Kaleidoscope.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

The noisy stands on all four sides seemed to have been paused, the sounds were silenced, and the emotions were frozen.

Those spectators who were laughing at the Uchiha clan ninjas for only using ninja tools as a means of attack, who must have gotten into the final trial through back channels, started frantically wiping their eyes the next second.

Because such an ending is simply too inexplicable, even absurd!

Even the chief examiner, Genma Shiranui, who was also standing in the trial ground, was somewhat bewildered by what was happening before his eyes, and there was no action or verdict.

The combat methods commonly used by ninjas include: ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, and ninja tools.

Of course, there are other branches within these categories, such as summoning techniques under ninjutsu, and puppetry under ninja tools, etc.

They also possess unique personal combat techniques that cannot be categorized as orthodox: such as poison techniques, eye techniques, barrier techniques, and sealing techniques.

But no matter what kind of fighting style it is, it should be traceable, instead of being shrouded in a fog and unclear!

"This is... a fixed match?"

Suddenly, such a sound rang out from the stands.

Soon, such voices blended together, their indignant and impassioned cries venting the discontent of the audience.

It's one thing to advance through shady means like backdoors in the qualifiers, but to see this match-fixing happening in full view of everyone—are they trying to make fools of us?

Even Hyuga Hiashi, sitting upright in the stands, couldn't help but frown, with the same menacing lines appearing near his eyes.

He also couldn't accept that Hyuga Neji, as a genius of the clan, only used the [Eight Trigrams Palm: Reversal] at the beginning to deflect the attacking blade, and then chose to surrender without resistance.

Even if that kid harbors some dissatisfaction, or even hatred, towards himself and the entire family.

There's absolutely no need to use such a method to humiliate the Hyuga clan, is there?

Especially when Hiashi Hyuga saw with his Byakugan that Neji Hyuga's chakra energy was still flowing and abundant, his confusion grew along with the surrounding shrill sounds.

"Ha, the Hyuga clan, who claim to be the strongest in Konoha, are nothing but a bunch of pathetic pawns used to highlight the Uchiha clan's resurgence."

Some busybodies spoke frankly, and this is what most people think.

After all, the Chunin Exams they had been looking forward to, the intense competition they had hoped to see, turned out to be a huge upset in the very first match, which was simply too ridiculous.

Of course, they could accept that a member of the Uchiha clan would be the winner in the final duel, but they were unhappy that the audience was being treated like fools!

They couldn't even be bothered to feign the most basic resistance!

"No, this is very likely just a one-sided act by contestant Hyuga Neji, because the fact that his father Hyuga Hizashi's body was able to be transported back from Kumogakure three years ago is related to the Uchiha clan."

"This action was likely a personal choice made out of gratitude."

"It's just a pity for the reputation of the Hyuga clan."

Some viewers who knew some of the inside story said regretfully.

Judging from the markings on their bodies, they are clearly ninjas belonging to Konoha.

Hearing such a sound, even the calm and collected Hyuga Hiashi began to lose his composure.

Even if you hate your own family...

Even if that clan has indirectly done you a favor.

But you can't just hand over your reputation like that.

At the very least, they need to demonstrate the strength befitting the Hyuga clan!

He sighed inwardly.

However, he ultimately did not want to blame Hyuga Neji too much, because he and his family owed him a great deal.

Such actions at this moment are understandable.

It's all because of those Cloud Village ninjas back then!

Of course, he did consider the possibility that Hyuga Neji himself had lost, but the likelihood of that was extremely slim.

Ultimately, Uchiha Izumi, who was facing him, did not demonstrate any particularly strong strength in a short period of time.

Then, Hiashi Hyuga's gaze shifted away from the arena and towards the main stands.

As a viewer, I naturally cannot and will not do anything.

However, neither Genma Shiranui, who was the chief examiner, nor the Third Hokage, who was also observing the ceremony, would likely allow such a blatant show of leniency to occur in such a setting.

Otherwise, Konoha will lose face.

You were ultimately too impulsive.

This kind of monetary easing benefits no one.

Hiashi Hyuga forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart and quietly awaited the final verdict.

"Eh?"

"Is this what you meant by 'enjoying the game to the fullest, Third Generation'?"

"That really is eye-opening."

"This showdown."

The man sitting next to the Third Hokage spoke sarcastically, his narrow eyes, the only part visible beneath the white veil, revealing an undisguised mockery.

Of course, he himself knew that this seemingly lenient farce could actually be carried out.

Because the girl's eyes weren't ordinary Sharingan, but Mangekyou Sharingan.

However, he didn't want to miss the chance to slightly annoy the old man beside him.

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