The ninja world is reborn, and everyone is resurrected at the start.

"Really? Is everything you're saying true?"

After hearing Naruto's words, Gaara became unusually agitated.

At that moment, he didn't care at all about what Naruto meant by 'experiencing the past of the future'.

Right now, he has only one thought in his mind: my mother loves me, she doesn't hate me...

"Of course it's true! If you don't believe me, I'll take you to see my mother later, and she'll tell you herself!!"

Naruto Uzumaki nodded firmly.

"Th-thank you, thank you so much, Naruto..."

After receiving repeated affirmation from Naruto Uzumaki, Gaara finally couldn't hold back his tears.

He had always believed that he was born and raised in hatred.

This realization caused him great pain, even leading him to loathe the world... 9.

Chapter 347 Personal Reactions

Now, someone suddenly tells you that your previous understanding was wrong, and that your mother actually loves you very much.

Even on his deathbed, he was still concerned about you.

Everything before was a lie told to you by your father...

Gaara was originally someone who desperately needed affection, so how could he possibly remain unmoved after learning this fact...?

"The victor is Naruto Uzumaki!!!"

Just then, Obito Uchiha walked over looking weak and listless and announced.

Although Gaara was still conscious at this time, he was so weak that he was clearly no longer able to fight.

Therefore, declaring Naruto the winner is well-deserved.

Congratulations, Naruto!

Surprisingly, the first examinee to congratulate Naruto was neither Uchiha Sasuke nor anyone else from Konoha.

But at this moment, Gaara lay weakly on the ground...

"Thank you, thank you!!"

Naruto Uzumaki paused for a moment, but quickly responded with a hearty smile to Gaara.

"Naruto, congratulations, you won."

At this moment, Minato Namikaze and the others also came over. Looking at Naruto Uzumaki, they smiled and congratulated him, saying, "247."

"I can't believe it, he actually won!"

"That's right, that's a Shukaku!"

"I never expected that the former bottom of the class would become so strong."

At this moment, the audience was still in shock.

Even Obito Uchiha's announcement of Naruto Uzumaki's victory failed to bring them out of their shock.

"Naruto-kun has become so amazing..."

Hinata Hyuga is arguably one of the few people who sincerely wished Naruto Uzumaki well.

Although Naruto was so powerful at this time, he felt somewhat unfamiliar to her.

But deep down, this kind-hearted girl, who had always secretly loved Naruto Uzumaki, was still genuinely happy for him...

"Naruto, congratulations..."

At this moment, Sakura Haruno, who was also in Class 7, felt much more complicated.

On one hand, she was happy that Naruto was getting stronger.

On the other hand, she was also frustrated that she couldn't keep up with Naruto and Sasuke's strength.

"Sakura..."

Ino sighed and looked at her with a worried expression.

Sometimes, teaming up with someone who is very strong isn't necessarily a good thing.

Especially when others are far more capable than you, and even if you try your best to catch up, the gap will only widen...

"Congratulations, Naruto..."

At this moment, not only Sakura Haruno had mixed feelings, but even their teacher, Kakashi Hatake of this world, had a conflicted expression.

Kakashi Hatake had always somewhat overlooked this seemingly carefree boy.

In his original plan, if the members of Team 7 passed the second test, he would then train alone with Sasuke Uchiha.

As for Naruto, he planned to entrust him to Ebisu, who would teach Naruto some basic skills...

On one hand, he felt that Naruto's foundation was somewhat weak and needed to be strengthened.

On the other hand, wasn't he also more fond of Sasuke Uchiha, who was also a genius and a descendant of his friend's clan, because he was more willing to guide him?

"However, this time, it seems my choice was terribly wrong..."

Kakashi Hatake looked at Naruto Uzumaki, who was celebrating with his family not far away, and whispered in a voice only he could hear.

If I had cared for Naruto more back then, and treated him better, would I be able to stand beside them and celebrate together now?

Look over there, not far away, at those familiar figures praising Naruto Uzumaki with glee.

At this moment, countless thoughts raced through Kakashi Hatake's mind...

"That's amazing, Naruto!!!"

Another person who genuinely congratulated Naruto on his victory was, of course, his teacher, Iruka Umino.

Iruka, who had long considered Naruto Uzumaki as family, should have stood by Naruto's side and cheered with him.

But he didn't. At that moment, he stood far behind, like an insignificant person, silently blessing Naruto Uzumaki from an inconspicuous corner...

Kiba: "That's terrifying! Naruto actually managed to defeat that monster!?"

Kankuro: "This is the first time I've seen Gaara so weak..."

Temari: "A mere genin, yet he's already transformed into Gaara, who is Shukaku. This Naruto Uzumaki is just too amazing..."

Lee: "Naruto, you're stronger than me right now, but I won't give up. One day, I'll definitely surpass you!!"

Sasuke: "Damn it, this loser has somehow surpassed me in strength without me even realizing it! If this continues, how am I ever going to get revenge on that man?!"

All kinds of people have all kinds of opinions.

Some people sighed, some were unconvinced, and some silently set out an even more difficult path of cultivation for themselves.

Regardless of everyone's opinion, this Chunin Exams can be considered a perfect ending.

"Alright, Naruto, the Chunin Exams are over. Do you have another battle to fight next?"

Just as everyone was about to leave, a voice suddenly reached their ears...

"Obito, you mean!?"

"Yes, it's the battle against Orochimaru. This is the real test we're going to give you!"

The conversation between the two left everyone present stunned once again.

Three days ago, during the second round of the Chunin Exams, Obito Uchiha had said that he wanted Naruto Uzumaki and Orochimaru to have a match.

At that time, many people heard the news.

But in reality, very few people are actually taking this matter to heart.

You can't blame them for that. After all, back then, one of them was one of the legendary Sannin, while the other was a true Genin, the worst of the worst.

The two are worlds apart in terms of both strength and status.

To think that the gap could be closed in three days is simply a pipe dream.

But now, after witnessing Naruto's battle against the One-Tailed Beast, they suddenly realized that Naruto might actually possess the strength to fight Orochimaru...

As if guided by some unseen force, everyone sat back down in their seats.

"Kakashi-sensei, do you think Naruto can win?"

From the contestant's seat, Sakura Haruno looked at the blond boy who was the center of attention below the stage and asked in a low voice.

Originally, after the Chunin Exams, Sakura Haruno, Ino Yamanaka, and Hinata Hyuga planned to go and congratulate Naruto Uzumaki with Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha.

However, just as they were gathering together and preparing to take action, Obito Uchiha's words made them stop in their tracks...

Compared to the all-out battle of one of the legendary Sannin, this seemingly insignificant Chunin Exams has become almost trivial...

"I have no idea!"

After a moment of silence, Kakashi Hatake finally shook his head and said...

Kakashi had never witnessed the difference between Shukaku and Orochimaru, so he wasn't entirely sure who was stronger.

In terms of strength or chakra reserves, Shukaku, being a tailed beast, is indeed more powerful.

However, if it were a life-or-death battle between the two, Kakashi Hatake favored Orochimaru more.