I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 60 Choji Akimichi's Strength

Time flies, and there are only two minutes left until 10:30.

Of the eleven examinees, all but Naruto and Sasuke Uchiha had arrived.

"Ahhh..."

Just as the countdown began, a shout suddenly reached my ears.

Naruto was being chased by a herd of bulls, and he stumbled into the plaza, even falling flat on his face.

This scene left Nara Shikamaru and the others, as well as a large number of spectators, speechless and with their lips twitching slightly.

Yagyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, truly deserving of the title of the number one ninja in terms of unpredictability!

After Naruto joined the team, Genma Shiranui, who was chewing on a senbon stick, took out his pocket watch to check the time, and then glanced in the direction of the VIP seats.

Seeing that the Third Hokage and the Fourth Kazekage had already taken their seats, Genma Shiranui looked at the ten people in front of him and slowly said, "The third official exam is about to begin, and I am the chief examiner for this exam, Genma Shiranui."

"The rules for the official competition are the same as your previous elimination rounds; it's a no-rules competition where any means are allowed."

"Just a reminder: when you're in mortal danger, it's best not to be reckless and to decisively admit defeat! Because I'm different from the other examiners, I won't stop the competition just because you're about to die. Even if you admit defeat, I might not be able to save you in time."

After speaking, Genma Shiranui took out a form and continued, "The exam begins. Naruto Uzumaki, who drew number 1, and Choji Akimichi, who drew number 2, will stay here. Everyone else, go to the contestant area to wait and watch."

"Huh?"

Naruto paused for a moment, then leaned out to look at Yagyu and the others. Seeing Genma Shiranui's anxious expression, he said, "Examiner, Sasuke hasn't arrived yet!"

"Whether he comes or not is none of my business."

Genma Shiranui said calmly, "If he doesn't show up when it's his turn, then he'll be considered to have forfeited."

Instead of worrying about others, take care of yourself first!

Soon, only Naruto, Choji Akimichi, and Genma Shiranui remained on the field.

"Naruto, why don't you just admit defeat?"

While eating potato chips, Choji Akimichi kindly advised, "You're no match for me."

His words infuriated Naruto, who pointed a finger at Choji Akimichi and said, "You fat pig, you're no match for me! Watch how I beat you up!"

Swah——

The moment the words "fat pig" left his lips, Naruto and Genma Shiranui saw Choji Akimichi in a completely different light.

He had a憨厚 (honest and simple) appearance with squinty eyes, but suddenly he opened his eyes and looked at Naruto with a sharp gaze.

Choji Akimichi said in a deep voice, "Naruto, I'm angry!"

Naruto was startled by Choji Akimichi's gaze, but still retorted defiantly, "Come on, who's afraid of who!"

Seeing the palpable tension between the two, Genma Shiranui took a few steps back, raised his hand, and shouted, "The third round of the Chunin Exams, the first match, Naruto Uzumaki vs. Choji Akimichi... officially begins!"

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Unlike the genin who tested him with ninja tools first, Naruto, whose throwing skills were very average, immediately crossed his hands, forming a cross with his index and middle fingers, and shouted loudly.

Thump thump thump thump...

A series of sounds like balloons popping rang out, white smoke billowed and dissipated, and dozens of shadow clones appeared around Naruto.

This scene caused many ninjas in the audience to widen their eyes and show surprise.

It's actually a forbidden technique called Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!

To create this many shadow clones so easily, just how amazing is this kid's chakra?

"Let's all attack together and beat Choji to a pulp!"

It was unclear which shadow clone spoke, but dozens of Narutos immediately rushed towards Choji Akimichi.

Such a large-scale human wave tactic is indeed very intimidating.

However, Choji Akimichi remained completely unfazed. He simply put away the potato chips, clenched his fists together, and then jumped into the air. His body swelled up like a balloon, with his head and limbs retracting into his body, and he spewed out blue chakra flames, spinning rapidly in the air.

"Human Bomber!"

The rapidly spinning sphere had just landed when it crashed into Naruto and his shadow clones.

The terrifying speed and power left Naruto's shadow clones no time to dodge, and they were smashed into puffs of white smoke.

The sphere rolled erratically around, managing to take down most of Naruto's shadow clones.

Glug!

The sensations relayed back from the shadow clones made Naruto involuntarily swallow.

Choji, is he really that good?

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Once Choji Akimichi stopped rolling and returned to normal from his multi-dimensional state, Naruto continued to use the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, making a cross shape with his index and middle fingers.

Unfortunately, besides the Shadow Clone Technique, Naruto's only other skill right now is the Summoning Technique, which he recently learned but which is unreliable without drawing upon the Nine-Tails' chakra.

Aside from sheer numbers, he had no other means of attack.

This time, Naruto created hundreds of shadow clones and charged towards Choji Akimichi once again.

Choji Akimichi remained calm, pulling out a large number of kunai connected by steel wires from somewhere. He then tied them around his body, jumped up again, and transformed into a giant ball of flesh, rolling towards Naruto and his shadow clones.

"Human Bomber Needle Tank!"

Faced with the even more powerful humanoid tank, Naruto's shadow clones once again turned into a cloud of white smoke.

The main body could only dodge in a sorry state.

"Damn it, I can't even get close!"

Looking at the ball of flesh rolling around haphazardly, scaring the shadow clones away, Naruto cursed under his breath, then wondered whether he should charge the Nine-Tails inside him rent.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

The rolling ball of flesh suddenly stopped.

Having returned to normal, Choji Akimichi was a little out of breath, whether from chakra depletion or from spinning for too long.

Naruto then formed hand seals again and shouted, "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Hundreds of shadow clones reappeared, and Naruto commanded them to charge towards Choji Akimichi.

Seeing the approaching shadow clone, Choji Akimichi didn't use the Human Bomber Technique again, but instead shouted, "Expansion Technique!"

Immediately, Choji Akimichi stood still and punched and kicked, his arms and legs growing enormous and extending, like the fists and kicks of a giant, blasting a large number of shadow clones into white smoke once again.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Naruto's voice rang out again.

Before the white smoke formed by the shadow clones had dissipated, a large amount of white smoke rose again.

Having already realized that Choji Akimichi's chakra was far inferior to his own, and that he lacked ranged attacks and was slower than him, Naruto continuously used the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, preparing to use a human wave tactic to exhaust Choji Akimichi's chakra.

For a time, Choji Akimichi was indeed at a disadvantage.

Seeing this, Ino, watching from the stands, couldn't help but say, "Choji's been stalled; if this continues, he's likely to lose."

"We can't lose."

Nara Shikamaru's voice rang out.

Nara Shikamaru, leaning on the armrest, firmly stated, "Choji is incredibly strong, stronger than any of us!"

As if in response to Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, who had been continuously fending off Naruto's waves of attacks, finally found Naruto's real body hiding behind shadow clones and white smoke.

Turning his head to look in the direction of the audience, Choji Akimichi seemed to be staring at his father.

The next second, with a determined look in his eyes, he took out a rectangular transparent box from his ninja tool bag, which contained three kinds of dumplings.

Opening the box, Choji Akimichi took out a green dumpling that looked like it was made of vegetables and threw it into his mouth.

boom!

A blue chakra aura erupted from Choji Akimichi in an instant.

Preparing for this moment, years of accumulated fat rapidly burned away, and Choji Akimichi's figure suddenly disappeared.

When he reappeared, he was already standing in front of Naruto.

With his palm covered in tangible chakra energy, Choji Akimichi slapped Naruto, whose eyes were wide and whose face was filled with shock.

"Super Pusher!"

In an instant, Naruto flew backward like an arrow released from a bow, leaving only a blur.

With a power three times greater than normal, Choji Akimichi's palm strike was like a truck from Yagyu's past life, sending Naruto flying dozens of meters away.

After landing, Naruto's body rolled a long way on the ground.

This reversal came very suddenly, leaving countless viewers stunned.

Only Nara Shikamaru and Yagyu were not surprised, as they both knew Akimichi Choji's true strength.

After all, in the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the Akimichi clan is the main damage dealer.

The Akimichi clan, when they're on drugs, are as powerful as tanks!

The legendary butterfly transformation is just as outlandish as the Eight Gates Formation.

In the original manga's arc where Sasuke Uchiha is brought back, only Choji Akimichi and Neji Hyuga single-handedly defeated the Sound Four.

(End of this chapter)