Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

Chapter 75 Sasuke is getting anxious

An illusion? Was everything that just happened a lie?

Did I fall for his illusion the moment he waved his sleeve?

With my Sharingan, I was completely unaware that I had unknowingly cast a genjutsu on my enemy.

How could this be! Impossible, absolutely impossible!!!

Sasuke's composure instantly crumbled, and an unbelievable, ferocious light burst forth from the depths of his eyes as he looked at the "Red Copper Armor" opposite him.

He's from the Uchiha clan, the most skilled in genjutsu!

"Heh, illusion, huh? An unexpected yet perfectly logical method."

Orochimaru leaned comfortably against the railing in the stands, his pupils reflecting the furious Sasuke, his gaze filled with pity and schadenfreude.

It's pitiful that they encountered the monster Hinata Kazeki in the very first match; their luck was really terrible.

What's schadenfreude is that I can finally see firsthand the sense of powerlessness that others experience when facing Hinata Kazeki, just like I have.

Especially since this person is Itachi Uchiha's most beloved younger brother!

"When did this guy in the Copper Armor develop his illusion magic to this level?"

As a genin who infiltrated Konoha with Kabuto, Akakō Armor was relatively unknown and belonged to the marginal category, but some elite jonin still recognized him.

In their minds, Akakon Armor was indeed a genjutsu ninja, but shouldn't he be more skilled at ninjutsu that absorbs chakra?

From another perspective, he defeated the Uchiha genius Sasuke Uchiha without using his most proficient ninjutsu?

—During the time when Sasuke Uchiha was under the influence of genjutsu, he had countless opportunities to end the match!

For a time, many Jonin noticed "Red Copper Armor," a veteran Genin with little reputation.

"So you mean I was under your illusion from the very beginning? Are you kidding me?!"

On the field, under the impact of the cruel reality, Sasuke completely lost his mind, and his chakra surged wildly from his body's pressure points.

At this moment, he desperately wanted to prove himself and crush that veiled bastard who dared to humiliate him!

Having completed his burst of power, Sasuke was burning with rage. He bent his knees slightly and was about to rush forward to avenge his previous defeat.

Unfortunately, his opponent was faster, raising both arms high in front of everyone.

"Referee, I surrender."

Everyone: "..."

Sasuke Uchiha, poised to attack: "!!!"

Feng Qi decided to join the Chunin Exams midway through because he was interested in what Kabuto had said, and also because he wanted to be there in person to witness the fateful showdown between the cursed Hinata and the genius Neji.

Fighting Uchiha Sasuke was just a side effect.

Or to be more precise, he didn't see it as a battle at all; he was just here to have some fun.

My performance has already attracted enough attention, and continuing to fight will only increase the risk of exposing my identity—the time is not yet ripe.

and……

Feng Qi raised his eyes and glanced at Sasuke, who was on the verge of exploding with anger.

This outcome seems much more interesting than defeating the opponent!

"Red Copper Armor! Do you want to run away like a coward?!"

Sasuke, unable to accept this reality, was furious and filled with killing intent. He ignored the rules of the competition, pulled out a kunai, and charged madly at Feng Qi.

boom!

A puff of white smoke appeared without warning.

As it dissipated with the wind, four ninjas wearing Jonin vests blocked Sasuke's path:

The proctor, Hayate Gekko, formed a hand seal with one hand and touched Sasuke's forehead with the other. Might Guy used his right arm to lock Sasuke's neck. Kurenai Yuhi knelt down on one knee and held Sasuke's right hand, which was holding a kunai. Kakashi put one hand in his pocket and pinched Sasuke's left hand.

In fact, Hayate Gekko could control Sasuke during this period of madness all by himself.

Kakashi is Sasuke's teacher, and given the vast difference in their strength, it's understandable that he would step in to stop them if he was worried about things getting even worse.

Kurenai Yuhi also appeared because she heard Hinata's confusion about the strange appearance of the Akagon Armor and wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to the Akagon Armor and investigate secretly.

As for Kai in the end...

He was a man who always strived for excellence, and he simply didn't want to be slower than Kakashi.

"Sasuke, don't be impulsive. Obeying the rules and staying calm are basic qualities that a ninja must possess," Kakashi said in a deep voice.

How could I possibly stay calm?!

Sasuke gritted his teeth and struggled violently.

As if noticing something incredible, Kakashi's one exposed, calm pupil suddenly contracted.

Through his shocked gaze, he saw that in Sasuke's scarlet pupils, two tomoe slowly rotated, gradually evolving into the hub of a third tomoe!

The intense emotional stimulation actually caused him to awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan ahead of schedule?!

"Red Copper Armor, I'll remember you. I'll make you pay for today's humiliation tenfold in the future!"

Seeing that the chances of revenge were slim, Sasuke, who was being suppressed, could only utter harsh words.

Meanwhile, lying in a ditch in the Death Forest, the Crimson Copper Armored One, who had just woken up from a deep sleep, sneezed.

"Strange, what happened? I have a bad feeling about this." He scratched his head, looking puzzled.

In any case, Sasuke won the first battle with an "overwhelming" advantage.

The four Jonin returned to their original positions.

"Red Teacher, is he... that guy?" Hinata stared blankly at Kurenai Yuhi, her Byakugan filled with anticipation.

Recalling the feeling of facing the "Red Copper Armor" just now, Kurenai Yuhi shook her head slightly: "There was absolutely no sign of any disguise, and the sense of pressure he gave me was too low. He was nothing like Hyuga Kazeki."

Feng Qi's disguise relied on the ability of Feng Hou Qi Men, not illusion or common transformation techniques, so how could she possibly see through it?

"That's it..."

Hinata buried her head in her chest in disappointment.

"That must be your imagination. Compared to that, the curse mark on your neck is the problem that needs to be addressed first."

Kurenai Yuhi frowned deeply, her expression becoming extremely serious.

As a veteran ninja in the village, she naturally recognized Orochimaru's cursed seal, and the current special jonin, Mitarashi Anko, had a similar mark on her body.

While this cursed seal can greatly enhance the user's power and chakra reserves, it is a double-edged sword that can tear the user to shreds at any time!

Mitarashi Anko has already reported the information about Orochimaru's appearance. Considering that many genin from other villages are participating in the Chunin Exams, the Third Hokage, who always seeks stability, has not taken any action and has chosen to wait and see in order to ensure safety.

Therefore, Kurenai Yuhi had to find a solution on her own.

"In the upcoming battle, try not to use too much chakra. If a situation arises that you can't control, I will stop the match immediately," Kurenai Yuhi solemnly instructed.

She was well aware of Hinata's determination to become a Chunin, but compared to Hinata's safety, the former was obviously insignificant.

As for a solution, Kurenai Yuhi already had a general idea in mind.

That is the advanced sealing technique that can seal all kinds of strange powers: the Evil-Sealing Seal.

However, this technique is quite troublesome to perform, requiring various tedious preparations, and cannot be used on Hinata who is currently waiting to enter the arena.

"Ah."

Hinata reached out and touched the spot on her neck where the cursed seal had been placed, then nodded gently.

Recalling that feeling of being full of energy at that time, a strange thought arose in her mind.

At this moment, she had no idea what kind of opponent she would face next!

There will be more later

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 76 A Fateful Showdown: Neji vs. Hinata

On the field, the large screen, which was rapidly rotating the roster, finally focused on the players in the second match.

Aburame Shino versus Zaku Stirrup.

Seeing this, Sack Stirrup felt utterly hopeless, his lips twitching.

He had experienced the terror of Shino Aburame's insect technique back in the Forest of Death.

Out of love for his own life, and with his arms still not fully recovered, he surrendered without even opening his arms.

Aburame Shino won without a fight.

Immediately afterwards, the third battle began: Kankuro from Sunagakure defeated another spy teammate of Kabuto.

The fourth match was a battle between women, Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka, which ended in a draw.

In the fifth match, Nara Shikamaru faced Koto-Tsuchi, and Shikamaru won.

In the sixth match, Temari from Sunagakure faced Tenten from Team 3 of Konoha, and Temari won.

Time flew by, and soon it was time for the highly anticipated seventh match.

Naruto Uzumaki, the worst student in the family, battles Kiba Inuzuka, the young head of the Inuzuka clan!

After a fierce battle, just like in the original story, Naruto Uzumaki ended Kiba Inuzuka's Chunin dream with an unexpected fart, leaving everyone astonished!

"Hehe, I won!"

Despite being beaten up and covered in bruises, Naruto showed no signs of dejection. He skipped and hopped back to the second-floor stands to show off to Sasuke and Sakura.

Overly proud, he let down his guard as a ninja and was completely unaware of the "hidden weapon" thrown from the corner.

boom!

The "hidden weapon" struck him squarely between the eyebrows, and rolled several times on the ground.

"Damn it! Who attacked me?!"

Naruto Uzumaki clutched his forehead in pain, his eyes darting left and right before he quickly spotted the culprit: Hinata Hyuga, who was in Team 8 with Kiba!