Naruto: I, Naruto, don't want to try anymore.

Chapter 102 Why Not Use Illusion?

It's easy to imagine that after this Chunin Exam, the news that Konoha's cheating in the Chunin Exams has been exposed will spread throughout the Five Great Nations.

The decline of Konoha itself will also be fully exposed to the public.

This was followed by a sharp decrease in the workload, accountability from the Daimyo Prefecture, and the covetousness of other countries with ill intentions.

Previously, the Chunin Exams, which made everyone in Konoha feel like they had eaten shit, had to proceed smoothly.

Because of the interference of the third generation, Hayate Gekko is unable to serve as the referee for this preliminary round, and Anko, the examiner for the second exam, will continue to serve as the examiner.

Although they were all from Konoha, this was at least a way to give an explanation for this farce.

Soon, a lottery box was brought out, and everyone drew lots in the order they passed the exam.

Naruto drew number 7, Sasuke drew number 1, and Karin drew number 9.

"Next up is the first match: Uchiha Sasuke versus Rock Lee."

"Um?"

As Anko finished speaking, Sasuke's gaze swept around and landed on a boy with a watermelon-shaped haircut holding the number 2 lottery ticket.

Sasuke frowned slightly upon noticing the calluses on Lee's hands and the marks of weight on his leg wraps.

Having been by Naruto's side for so long, with his brother's guidance, and without being blinded by revenge, Sasuke's current strength and insight are far superior to those in the original story.

"Is this guy... a martial arts practitioner?"

"They are quite strong."

Naruto chuckled: "Don't let your guard down."

"clear."

Sasuke nodded slightly.

As everyone went up to the second floor to watch the battle, only Sasuke and Rock Lee remained on the field.

Lee stared intently at Sasuke: "The Uchiha genius, huh? I've always looked forward to fighting you!"

"expect?"

"That's right! I'm going to prove that even genius can be defeated by hard work!"

"You think I'm a genius?"

Sasuke chuckled. "Or have you actually met a so-called genius?"

"My friend, Hyuga Neji!"

Xiao Li said earnestly, "He's undoubtedly a genius!"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke glanced in Neji's direction and smiled noncommittally.

He shook his head, said nothing more, and just beckoned to Xiao Li.

"If everything is ready, let's begin!"

As Hongdou spoke, she instantly stepped aside.

Just as she retreated, Lee's figure appeared in front of Sasuke as if in a flash.

He crouched down like a swift leopard and kicked Sasuke in the chin.

Snapped!

Sasuke easily pressed down on the sole of Lee's shoe and kicked him in the stomach.

Lee reacted quickly, raising his hand and pressing down on Sasuke's leg straps to create distance.

After a brief exchange, Xiao Li's expression gradually became serious.

He sensed something was wrong the instant he pressed down on Sasuke's leg bindings.

The genius he wanted to challenge was also wearing weights on his legs!

Moreover, the weight it carries is probably no less than his.

Thinking of this, Xiao Li turned to look at his beloved teacher, Matt Kai. In the stands, Matt Kai understood what he meant, grinned, and gave him a thumbs up.

"Take it off, Xiao Li!"

"Hi! Kaisanse!"

Xiao Li responded and casually tossed the weight off his leg.

With a loud bang, the two heavy loads smashed into the air, sending up a cloud of dust.

"That's carrying weight?!"

Black Earth, leaning against the railing of the stands, cried out in disbelief.

"Are you kidding me? This is too outrageous!"

"Little Li is a hard-working genius!"

Upon hearing this, Might Guy grinned again, his teeth gleaming with a bright, sparkling light that sent chills down everyone's spines.

"A hardworking genius..."

Naruto smiled, leaning his elbows on the railing, watching the two below with great interest.

The so-called hard-working genius is someone who enjoys temporary success but is then banned for six hundred episodes.

Of course, this is not to say that Xiao Li is not working hard; in fact, Xiao Li's growth rate is the most normal.

The Eight Gates technique relies on time to wear down the opponent, and the higher the base number, the stronger the time becomes.

Sasuke is also training in the Eight Gates, and even with the help of pills, he has only opened five gates.

However, compared to Li, who can only forcefully open five gates once at this stage, he is definitely much stronger.

"I'm also very curious: which is more powerful, a hardworking genius or a genius's hard work...?"

As Naruto spoke, he mimicked Might Guy's earlier gesture, smiling and giving a thumbs up.

"Take it off, Sasuke."

boom!

The two weights were thrown out, creating a large crater just like the one Xiao Li was carrying.

"Hey! What are all these things?"

Hei Tu looked stunned. Was this the kind of weight a human could carry?

And both of them were carrying this level of load?

Deidara, standing to the side, also twitched at the corner of his mouth; he was also somewhat incredulous.

In their previous encounter, he had thought Sasuke's strength lay in his eye techniques, but he hadn't expected his taijutsu to be so monstrous as well!

"Hehe, what's so strange about that?"

Karin smiled smugly: "Sasuke is Naruto-sama's disciple. If he can't even do this, he might as well die."

Sasuke's face darkened: "Shut up..."

"Naruto's disciple?"

Everyone turned to look at Naruto.

They're about the same age, yet they're master and apprentice?

"So, Naruto-kun is a genius even stronger than Sasuke?"

Lee looked at Naruto, eager to try.

"Hmph...genius?"

Sasuke chuckled, "It's not that I want to discourage you, but... I've never considered myself a genius. Even if I were, this so-called genius is just the threshold I've ever crossed."

As he spoke, lightning flashed, and a lightning-attribute chakra armor enveloped Sasuke's entire body.

He lowered his body slightly, his three-tomoe eyes spinning rapidly, eventually transforming into the shape of a kaleidoscope.

"Let me show you the difference between us as quickly as possible."

"I couldn't have asked for this! I'm going for it!"

With a loud shout, Lee rushed towards Sasuke in a flash.

"Hellish Thrust! Four-Point Piercing Hand!"

laugh--

Two figures, one in blue and one in green, passed each other, and a bloody mark instantly appeared on Xiao Li's cheek.

Before he could even be shocked, the figure flashing with lightning behind him sped towards him again!

"Three-handed strike!"

"Eight Gates! Open! Open!"

A flash of lightning streaked past, and Xiao Li swiftly turned to the side, narrowly avoiding the deadly bolt.

"Two-handed slam!"

"Open the door!"

"Open the gate of life!"

As Sasuke charged forward again, Lee finally caught up with his speed.

With a slight sway of his feet, he was about to dodge Sasuke's attack range when he saw Sasuke, who was running, suddenly draw the Kusanagi sword from behind him with his other hand.

In the instant the two figures crossed paths, the Kusanagi sword slashed across, and the sharp blade immediately cut a large gash in Xiao Li's arm!

"One-shot kill!"

"Open the Injury Gate!"

"Open the door...!"

Seeing that the lightning on Sasuke's body was flashing more and more intensely, and the intensity of his thrusts was getting stronger and stronger, Lee dared not take any chances anymore and desperately opened the fifth gate as fast as he could.

A violent surge of pale green chakra drew everyone's attention, and Lee vanished from his spot in a flash.

"I've seen through your moves! Sasuke, go!"

"Your attacks are indeed powerful, but this kind of direct assault won't work on me again!"

"Close the door, open..."

A dreamlike voice rang out from the smoke and dust. Immediately afterwards, a wave of chakra, exactly the same color as the one around Lee, burst through the smoke and dust and rushed towards him with unstoppable momentum!

puff-

Blood splattered as the long knife pierced through Xiao Li's chest!

"plum!"

In the stands, Neji and Tenten exclaimed in surprise, and Guy was also shocked.

Xiao Li stood there, stunned, his eyes beneath his thick eyebrows filled with confusion.

"Lightning Release is used to activate cells; opening the Eight Gates only for a moment is enough. And a ninja's fighting style isn't limited to taijutsu..."

Sasuke slowly drew his Kusanagi sword, flicked away the blood, and sheathed it.

"I was worried that using illusions would be unfair to someone like you, but now it seems... it's better to use illusions."

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