A clear, slightly tearful voice broke the silence.

Following the sound, a girl with short, cherry-pink hair suddenly stood up from the audience.

Tears streamed down her face, her hands clenched tightly at her sides, and in her sparkling, clear eyes was the image of her companion with short blond hair, who had been brutally trampled into the arena by his opponent.

Blood splattered all around, and the sound of bones breaking was very clear in the suddenly quiet environment.

No one expected that a simple genin duel would suddenly turn into this cruel scene!

Suddenly, some viewers began to see the unyielding blond boy in a different light, no longer as a clingy, persistent jerk, but as a true ninja embodying his own will!

Among these people were some Konoha residents who had previously treated them coldly and made sarcastic remarks.

The deep-seated disgust was gradually replaced by shock and admiration.

As for his companions, the same was true:

"Idiot, just admit defeat! Do you really want to die?!"

"Examiner, what are you doing? Why aren't you stopping this competition?!"

"If this continues, Naruto will die!!"

Nara Shikamaru, who always hates trouble, roared at the field below and, the instant he finished speaking, grabbed the railing with both hands, ready to jump down.

In the stands, Kiba Inuzuka gritted his teeth, his gaze fixed on his former teammate who was slumped on the ground like a lump of mud, his eyes filled with both pity and a hint of admiration.

All the dissatisfaction and resentment accumulated in the previous competition vanished at this moment.

That's enough, that's enough.

Let's end it here, Naruto!

The girl sitting next to him had already turned deathly pale.

The intertwined fingers left marks on the smooth skin that were difficult to erase for a while.

【Naruto-kun.】

The simple name silently recited in my heart is filled with sincere emotions that are difficult to express in a thousand words.

I can't keep up, I can't keep up, I can't keep up!

Why can't I keep up?!

In the lounge,

Uchiha Sasuke, who was also standing by the railing, was overwhelmed with emotions that he could not calm down.

At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot, as if filled with scalding crimson blood, and two pairs of jet-black tomoe appeared symmetrically on his pupils.

Throughout the clash, he used his Sharingan to observe the other person's figure and movements.

But it's impossible, absolutely impossible!

That seemingly simple evasion, that seemingly casual bombardment, was as if it had been rehearsed thousands of times, so fast that it left no time to react!

Even someone with the Sharingan like myself couldn't have enough time to react and respond when I was out of the loop, so let alone Naruto Uzumaki who didn't have the Sharingan!

【hateful! 】

【hateful! ! 】

The roar of resentment and fury was so intense that he suddenly raised his hand to cover his eyes, which were suddenly stinging.

An unbearable stinging sensation erupted in his right pupil, and a stream of bright red blood seeped from between his fingers, meandering down.

He is proud.

He even calls himself the avenger of his family.

But now, even one of his former defeated opponents is feeling a strong sense of inadequacy.

How could he possibly accept this?

【hateful! ! 】

Through the gaps between the fingers of that right hand, one could barely see that the symmetrical, jet-black magatama were slowly shifting their positions...

"Kakashi, what do you want to do?"

"Have they completely forgotten the orders given by the Hokage?"

Corner of the stands

Just as Kakashi Hatake was about to step in and end the meaningless battle, several ANBU ninjas in standard ninja uniforms suddenly appeared beside him and surrounded him from all sides, blocking him firmly in the center.

Fortunately, almost all the spectators are now focused on the two contestants standing in the middle of the field; otherwise, even though they are in a corner, such a confrontation would have attracted the attention of those around them.

The one who spoke was none other than [Elephant].

Kakashi, who had served in the Anbu for a long time, immediately recognized the ninja behind the white mask in front of him.

However, at this moment, he had no interest in getting entangled with this ANBU squad, because Naruto was waiting for him to come to his rescue.

Otherwise, that little guy really will die!

Even the most miraculous ninjas, capable of creating miracles, would be utterly unable to withstand that guy's insane attacks!

His eyelids were lowered, his pupils slightly constricted, as he searched for an opportunity, a chance to break through this dark squad in an instant.

At the same time, a chill ran through Kakashi's heart.

He had initially thought that the reason this group of Hokage's personal guards were hidden around him was simply a coincidence in the plan, but now it seemed that it was deliberately arranged!

There's no other way.

The four elite members of the Anbu were left with no choice but to use their Sharingan.

The moment the thought crossed his mind, his left hand, which was hanging by his side, began to lift slightly.

However, the person standing in front of him was not some new recruit to the Dark Division.

'choke.'

A faint, sharp sound of ninja tools rubbing together rang out.

At such close range, even the noisy environment could not completely suppress such a threatening sound.

Clearly, it was the two secret agents behind him who noticed something amiss.

"stop."

"Your ninja tools are not aimed at your own comrades."

However, this radical action was quickly stopped and rebuked by the ANBU captain, who was standing directly in front of Kakashi Hatake and wearing a white trench coat.

Upon hearing this, although the two members of the Dark Guard hesitated for a moment, they eventually obeyed and slowly pushed the wakizashi, whose blade had already been partially drawn, back into its sheath.

"Kakashi, as a former colleague, I hope you can remember what it means to prioritize the greater good."

"Hayate Gekko has already died in the line of duty while tracking down spies from the Sound Village. Do you really want to see more people get hurt or even die in this chaotic and prosperous era?"

[Elephant] questioned in a low voice, his eyes, the only part visible through the white mask, filled with solemnity and disappointment.

These words immediately made Kakashi Hatake freeze.

Indeed, compared to the lives of the many more residents of Konoha, the current competition is utterly insignificant.

In addition, the tragic death of Gekko Hayate was like a thorn stuck deep in his heart, making his desire to continue sluggish once again.

"Don't worry, you should know that the monster is inside that kid, and combined with the unique bloodline of the Uzumaki clan, his recovery ability is dozens of times that of an ordinary person."

"It's not that easy to fall down, or even die."

"As his acting mentor, you should know this better than I do."

"Moreover, he is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"It's also the best bait to lure out those guys who might have already infiltrated the village."

"This is for the future of the entire Hidden Leaf Village."

[Xiang] continued speaking, his words filled with an undeniable sense of righteousness.

For a moment, Kakashi Hatake fell silent.

Even her slightly raised left hand fell down without her realizing it.

Yu Zhi recalled the Third Hokage's repeated instructions when he summoned them on the eve of the final Chunin Exams.

[This time, Orochimaru suddenly appeared inside the village, and Akatsuki mercenaries also appeared, seemingly within the Land of Fire.]

[Naruto Uzumaki's identity as the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki has likely been exposed.]

[Both sides are likely targeting him this time.]

Therefore, this Chunin Exam will revolve around Naruto. If necessary, he can be used as bait to lure out any hidden enemies, and it is crucial to use this opportunity to eliminate these two potential threats.

Otherwise, the examples of Kumogakure and Kirigakure from three years ago serve as a warning.

Just thinking about this made Kakashi Hatake's heart begin to soften.

As neighboring countries, they were aware of the changes occurring within the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water.

In recent years, the Akatsuki organization has indeed been working tirelessly to hunt down the tailed beasts.

Furthermore, intelligence indicates that the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure have been successfully hunted down by the Akatsuki, and their fates are unknown.

Both Orochimaru and the Akatsuki have demonstrated through their numerous exploits over the years that they possess the power to instantly destroy a small nation.

Therefore, everyone should treat this matter with caution and remain vigilant.

While conducting surveillance operations centered on Naruto Uzumaki, it's also crucial to carefully conceal one's own presence.

No matter what happens, you must remain calm, especially Kakashi Hatake, Naruto's mentor.

[Wait until the other party truly reveals their true colors and shows themselves in public; that's when you should make your move!]

Otherwise, if we alert them, their operations might come to a halt, and we can't keep Naruto locked up in the village forever.

This is the best time to eliminate these two potential threats.

They can take advantage of any weakness, but we, as the owners, can also use our position to shut the door and beat them!

A series of memory flashbacks pinned Kakashi Hatake to the spot.

"I know you're worried about Naruto Uzumaki."

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