I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

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"How is Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke?"

Naruto asked questions from the side, while Kakashi raised his hand to signal him to be quiet.

After a long while, Kakashi sighed, "This thing is very strange. Although I don't know exactly what it is, if it takes effect directly, it might harm Sasuke's body!"

"The only solution now is for me to seal it away temporarily and wait for the medical and jutsu ninja teams to come and take a look. They might have a solution!"

As he spoke, Kakashi began to form hand seals.

"Evil spell sealed!"

Suddenly, Kakashi slapped Sasuke on the neck, and the next second, Kakashi's sealing patterns appeared around the Heaven's Curse Seal.

Meanwhile, Shigure had just finished his analysis.

[Great Sage: Analysis reveals special ninjutsu, Heaven's Curse Seal]

This ninjutsu will cause irreversible damage to the host; it is not recommended that the host master it.

'Can I extract the power of the Heavenly Curse Seal and combine it with my own abilities to create a new ninjutsu?'

[Great Sage: Yes]

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[Congratulations, host, you have acquired a new skill: Curse Seal Awakening]

[Awakening of the Cursed Seal: Improved based on the Heavenly Cursed Seal, it acquires the effect of the Heavenly Cursed Seal in enhancing one's own power using natural energy. In this state, the power of one's own cells is stimulated, and one's power is comprehensively enhanced.]

Awakening the curse seal is pretty good.

[Congratulations, host, you have acquired the sealing technique, the Evil Magic Sealing Technique]

Did they even analyze Kakashi's sealing technique just now?

Good!

At this moment, Sasuke slowly opened his eyes, and the pain emanating from his body made his face look very pale.

"I am..."

Kakashi glanced at Sasuke and said, "Someone has planted an unknown cursed seal on you. I don't know what the specific effects are, but I've temporarily sealed it with a sealing jutsu!"

"Sasuke, your current situation is very bad. You'd better withdraw from the Chunin Exams!"

Exit the exam.

Sasuke looked up at Kakashi and said, "No!"

This answer was exactly what Shigure expected; how could Sasuke possibly give up the Chunin Exams?

"Kakashi-sensei, it's just the preliminary rounds. As long as Sasuke can keep playing, defeating the opponent shouldn't be a problem!" Shigure said.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi glanced at Sasuke's expression. He realized that reasoning with him was pointless, and since Sasuke insisted, he had no choice but to let Sasuke go.

At this moment, Shigure came to Sasuke and raised his hand to cast the Palm Healing Technique.

It has the effect of Healing Palm Technique, which can make things a little easier for Sasuke.

Sasuke's expression softened.

At that moment, Might Guy appeared behind Kakashi without anyone noticing.

What's wrong with your student?

Upon hearing this, Kakashi looked up at Might Guy, then got up and walked aside with him...

He spoke in a low voice about Sasuke's general situation.

Might Guy nodded. "No wonder. When I came here, I heard from the ninjas from Anko's side that they sensed intense chakra fluctuations in the forest, but when they arrived, the people were already gone!"

"Ask your student if he fought against the other side!"

Since we've come this far, it's obvious without even thinking.

Kakashi came to Shigure's side.

"Shigure, did you fight that ninja?"

"Of course!"

Shi Yu nodded.

Kakashi: "How strong is the opponent?"

"No worse than me!"

This answer surprised Kakashi! Kakashi had personally witnessed Shigure's battles with Zabuza and Wolf Fang Avalanche.

Shigure's strength can be said to be comparable to that of an elite Jonin.

For Shigure to give such an evaluation, it means that the opponent is likely also an enemy at the level of an elite Jonin.

That's quite something.

"Kai, tell Hongdou to be careful. That guy is very strong, so it's best if they don't act alone!"

Hearing this, Kai nodded. "I understand."

Hunting down Orochimaru is no easy task.

Kakashi then asked about the specific details of the battle, and Shigure explained them in detail.

Kakashi was surprised by the ninjutsu used by the opponent, which was shaped like a snake. Could it be Orochimaru?

Why is Orochi 4.4 here?

And he even attacked Sasuke?

With that in mind, Kakashi decided to report the situation to Hiruzen Sarutobi first.

Meanwhile, the preliminary rounds were about to begin, as the genin arrived one after another.

The examiner for the second Chunin Exam was Hayate Gekko.

"Shigure!"

Hayate noticed Shigure as soon as she entered, but did not go up to greet her.

It wasn't until now that Jifeng came over. "The qualifiers are about to start. Are your teammates alright?"

Shi Yu nodded. "Finishing the qualifiers won't be a problem!"

"That's good!"

With that, Hayate jumped to the center of the arena. "Alright! The Chunin Exams preliminary rounds are about to begin! Although some genin teams haven't arrived yet, considering the number of participants, let's start the preliminary rounds!"

Chapter 137 Naruto and Sasuke's Preliminary Battle

"First match! Uchiha Sasuke versus the Red Copper Armor!"

As Hayate announced the participants for the first battle, Naruto's expression turned somewhat grim.

"Is Sasuke the first opponent?"

Sasuke's condition hasn't improved much yet, so it would be very bad for him to play in the match at this time.

The Jonin instructors who came to the venue to watch the battle all looked in Sasuke's direction.

Shigure is giving Sasuke medical treatment.

"That genin actually knows how to use the Palm Healing Technique!"

Some Jonin were surprised. Although Shigure was quite well-known in Konoha, his medical ninjutsu surprised them greatly.

You should know that medical ninjutsu isn't something you can learn just by wanting to.

A certain level of control over chakra is required.

The fact that Shigure was able to master the Palm Healing Technique shows that he also has a strong talent for chakra control, which is quite surprising!

Kai glanced at Kakashi. "So this is your student! But that Uchiha Sasuke doesn't look too good, Kakashi!"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi sighed helplessly; Sasuke's condition was indeed not good.

I don't know how the next battle will go.

Kurenai and Asuma both frowned.

Sasuke struggled to his feet. "I can do it!"