Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

"It far surpasses me, and can even invade my brain through media."

"His illusion techniques are extremely powerful. I have never felt such pressure before, not even from Kakashi Hatake!"

"By the way, Captain. Uchiha Haneda also controlled a Jonin examiner during the written test."

Ye Cang pondered for a moment and said:

"It seems he's an Uchiha ninja skilled in genjutsu. These kinds of ninjas are troublesome."

"However, relying solely on illusion magic will be countered by puppets."

"Let's wait and see. Perhaps only in the battle between Uchiha Haneda and Hatake Kakashi will they reveal their true strength."

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Chapter 115 Semifinals

After the morning's matches, Haneda has earned his Chunin rank.

Kakashi and Rin from Class 7 are also like that.

Sakumo and Minato both chose to have a lunch celebration together, and Class 9 and Class 7 separated.

The ninth class's get-together was at BBQ Q. There were many people eating lunch, but Shuo Mao had booked a private room in advance, so there was no need to wait for a table.

Inside the private room, Haneda and his group casually found a seat and sat down.

At that moment, the waiter also came over.

"Welcome! How many guests would like to order?"

"The usual, two grilled pork belly set meals, plus one B and one C, and iced orange juice, please. Thank you."

Shuo Mao then revealed what he had discussed beforehand.

After the waiter left, Sakumo smiled and said, "Congratulations on becoming a Chunin, Haneda."

Asuma immediately offered his congratulations after Sakumo finished speaking:

"Yes, Brother Haneda! Our Team 9 is relying on Brother Haneda to hold our own in this Chunin Exam! Team 7 also has Kakashi and Rin."

Kurenai also congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations! After the match, the Hokage will distribute the Chunin vests."

Haneda didn't think there was anything wrong with being a Chunin.

But when he heard that Uncle Sakumo and the others were happy for him, a smile appeared on his face.

"It's nothing. I have to play against Rin and Kakashi this afternoon. If I lose to Kakashi, I'll have to break my promise, although it's not a big deal."

Sakumo recalled a powerful ninjutsu that Kakashi had recently developed and couldn't help but offer a reminder:

"Kakashi has improved his swordsmanship a lot in the month he's been training with me. He's also recently developed a new technique, just like you. Be careful, Haneda, don't underestimate him."

"A new technique? As expected of Kakashi, his talent is truly remarkable." Haneda smiled.

He remembered that Kakashi had already developed the Lightning Blade, so what would it be this time?

Haneda became curious and looked forward to the afternoon's match even more.

"Aren't you afraid of losing?" Sakumo asked with a smile.

"Didn't Uncle Sakumo say that my chances against him were 70/30? Besides, I have the name of Uchiha on my shoulders, so I won't lose."

Upon hearing what Haneda said five years ago when he defeated Kakashi, Asuma became excited and shouted:

"I also believe that Brother Haneda will never lose!"

"With Brother Haneda's unpredictable genjutsu, powerful lightning release, and sharp swordsmanship and taijutsu!"

"No one understands Haneda-nii's strength better than me!!"

Hearing the string of praise, Haneda felt a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, the private room was completely enclosed except for the door, so no one could see anything...

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After the dinner, the semi-finals and finals of the individual competition will be held at 2 pm.

There were even more important figures present this time.

Kenji, the head of the Uchiha clan; Fugaku, the young head of the clan; Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; and Mei Terumi, the representative from the Land of Water...

Even Danzo, the leader of Root and the infamous Dark Shinobi of the ninja world, was quietly sitting in a corner.

That's right, Danzo came to observe the inherently evil Uchiha Haneda!

His growth rate was too fast, which forced Danzo, who inherited the will of the second generation, to be extremely cautious!

"The first match is Orochimaru's student Guy, against Sakumo's son, right?"

Danzo closed his left eye slightly and asked in a deep voice.

“It’s Might Guy and Kakashi Hatake, Lord Danzo,” a Root member said from the side.

Danzo narrowed his eyes, recalling Orochimaru's mention of Guy when he was researching the Eight Gates.

Orochimaru said that Guy had already opened the Injury Gate, the fourth gate of the Eight Gates!

The fourth gate is the true entry into the Eight Gates Formation state.

Even a genius like Kakashi would have to go all out, right?

Danzo couldn't help but take it seriously.

Under the watchful eyes of thousands of people, Haneda, Kakashi, Kai, and Rin entered the battlefield.

Mei Terumi stared wide-eyed at the two handsome men, one with black hair and the other with white hair.

"Is this Uchiha Haneda? He's so handsome! Speaking of which, the Uchiha clan is known for producing handsome men..."

"Hey~ that Kakashi Hatake is pretty handsome too, wearing a black mask, so cool..."

White Zetsu, disguised as a ninja from the Land of Water, looked at Haneda, the pawn Madara had chosen, and murmured softly:

"Hey, I wonder what it feels like for a handsome Uchiha guy to poop?"

Bai Jue, standing beside him, thought to himself, "Hehe, he should be the same as that lord, right?"

"That sir? Does he defecate while sitting like that?"

Humans all poop... so they probably do too, right?

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Looking at the packed stands, Kai couldn't help but glance at Haneda and Kakashi, and exclaimed excitedly:

"Yosh! Right here under the spotlight, I'll defeat Kakashi, and then, with youthful passion, challenge Haneda!"

"How are things, Kakashi?"

"Although I can't let Haneda use that move for the first time, I will definitely defeat you!"

Kakashi glanced at Haneda, then turned his head away, pretending to be nonchalant, and silently shook his head.

"Are you referring to the Eight Gates Formation? Haneda also knows that technique. You might not be able to defeat him based on physical skills alone."

"I'll defeat you first. Youth is about moving forward step by step, right, Haneda?" Kai's burning gaze fell upon Haneda.

Haneda glanced at Kakashi, whose face was full of black lines, and coughed awkwardly a few times, saying:

"Actually, doing it all at once isn't impossible..."

Kakashi nodded in agreement: "Haneda is right, Guy, I suggest you go and challenge him directly!"

Kakashi mimicked Guy's gesture, giving him a thumbs-up and saying, "Yoshi! Youth is all about getting things done in one go!"

He did this because he found out from Kai how Haneda had done things back then.

Therefore, Kakashi decided to secretly learn a move from Haneda.

But Guy is no longer the boy he was five years ago. He said firmly to Kakashi:

"No! Youth is about moving forward step by step! Kakashi!"

"Only after defeating you honorably will I challenge Haneda!"

"This is a promise I made to Haneda, and it's also a part of our youth!!"

Looking at the hot-blooded Guy, Kakashi then turned his gaze to Haneda, the "culprit".

At this moment, the Jonin who was acting as the referee jumped down from the spectator stands.

He said to Haneda and the others:

"The semi-finals are about to begin, with Kakashi Hatake facing off against Might Guy."

"Uchiha Haneda, Nohara Rin, please leave on your own."

Before leaving, Haneda glanced at Kakashi and encouraged him:

"Keep it up, I'll be waiting for you in the next game."

Rin also said, "Kakashi, you have to do your best! Obito is watching you from up there!"

"Huh? What about me? Why isn't anyone encouraging me?" Kai couldn't help but ask.