Naruto: I, Naruto, started with the Rinnegan

Chapter 94 was deceived

Hiashi, on his deathbed, was startled awake. If he wasn't mistaken, it seemed to be Hinata using her Byakugan to unleash a technique.

It resembles the Bagua empty palm, but is far more powerful.

"Sister—she's that powerful?!"

The little girl, Hanabi, was filled with shock.

So how much did my sister throw the competition for the family heir back then?

"How are you? Are you alright?"

By adding life energy to the Healing Palm Technique, Naruto quickly healed Hinata's injuries.

"I'm fine, Naruto-kun, it's just Neji-nii-nii—"

Hinata shook her head, her eyes filled with worry as she looked at Neji, who was covered with a white sheet and carried away on a stretcher.

The pressure was a high-level Byakugan ability that Naruto awakened with the help of Naruto's massive life energy and soul energy.

Because she had only recently awakened and lacked experience, Hinata had just used up all of her chakra.

The power seemed to exceed Hinata's capabilities, and she worried that Neji might die.

"Stop being greedy, you can't handle the feast."

Naruto flicked Hinata's nose, causing her to pout—Naruto-kun is so mean, making jokes like this at a time like this.

The eleventh match: Yamanaka Ino vs. Haruno Sakura.

The two "plastic best friends" exchanged a glance, then silently stepped onto the stage.

After reminiscing about their childhood, the two began to fight, exchanging punches and kicks—Ino was clearly at a disadvantage, taking several punches from Sakura within a few moves.

Ino couldn't understand—when they graduated, Sakura was actually weaker than her.

Sakura thought it was normal—anyone with two amazing teammates would feel immense pressure and thus improve rapidly.

"Ino is going to lose, isn't she?!"

Watching Ino get sent flying again, Choji felt his potato chips were losing their flavor and sighed to Shikamaru, "Our Team 10 is counting on you, Shikamaru."

Shikamaru looked unhappy: "No, that's too much trouble—"

Asuma, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, said, "Ino, it's time to use that technique—"

Several strands of long yellow hair floated in the air and landed at Sakura's feet. Under the influence of Ino's chakra, the hair tightly bound Sakura's legs, rendering her unable to move.

"Now!"

By offering her hair as a sacrifice, Ino seized the opportunity, stretched out her hands to form a heart shape, and performed the Heart-Turning Technique.

"That's right, now!"

You bind me, so why shouldn't I use this opportunity to bind you as well?

Ino, who was releasing her Mind Transfer Jutsu, was an immovable target in Sakura's eyes.

Sakura quickly formed hand seals and unleashed Water Release: Water Rage Wave, spitting out a stream of water from her mouth.

At the same moment, Ino's spirit invaded Sakura's body.

"Just admit defeat already!"

This is a race against time. If you can control Sakura to surrender before the Water Release technique hits you, you'll win.

"Are you kidding me!"

It's one thing if I can't beat those two freakish teammates, but how could I possibly lose to you, Ino?!

I, Sakura, am the first to object!! With a punch, she blasted out Ino's spiritual body. Just as Ino was stunned, a powerful stream of water hit her face.

Bang!

Under the combined physical and mental attack, Ino fainted.

"The winner is Sakura Haruno."

Back in the stands, Sakura received Kakashi's praise.

"Well done, Sakura."

Sakura smiled demurely, casting an expectant glance at Sasuke.

Sasuke said calmly, "Isn't this just how it should be?"

In Team 7, both Naruto and I won. It would be too embarrassing if you didn't win.

Sakura was stunned for a moment. This—should be considered a compliment?

Naruto felt he should step forward and say something to make his presence felt.

"Hmm, not bad, Sakura. Keep it up!"

-

Sakura was shocked, and blurted out—cough cough—in short, in Sakura's memory, Naruto either ignored her or deliberately provoked her; he rarely said anything nice to her.

But now—

"Thank you, I will try my best."

"Have I finally been accepted?" Sakura was in a good mood. She had won over Naruto. How far was she from winning over Sasuke?

All I can say is that Sakura is dreaming again.

The twelfth and final match—everyone knew who it was without even looking at the big screen.

Rock Lee vs. Gaara.

"Great job, I'm the grand finale!"

Little Lee danced with excitement and jumped onto the ring. Gaara snorted coldly and turned into sand, gathering on the ring.

The two stood facing each other and then began to fight.

Lee sprinted, punching and kicking at great speed, but all of it was blocked by the sand surrounding Gaara.

"How can it be completely useless!"

-

Several more punches were thrown, but all in vain.

Lee was utterly shocked to see Gaara standing still in the same spot.

"Is that all you're capable of?"

Gaara's expression was icy, and with a thought, he manipulated the sand to pounce on Lee.

Seeing this, Xiao Li jumped back to avoid the sand coming from the front, but he couldn't dodge the sand hand attacking from the side.

A clump of sand was wrapped around Xiao Li's feet.

With a thud, Lee kicked off the ground with both feet, broke free of his restraints, and came to a corner of the ring, watching Gaara warily.

This is a formidable enemy!

Matt Kai suddenly said, "Little Lee, take it down!"

Xiao Li looked up, stunned, and said, "But—but Teacher Kai, didn't you say—"

"Don't worry, I've already given my permission!"

Matt Kai gave a thumbs up, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Lee untied the weights binding his calves and attacked Gaara with a speed far exceeding his previous attacks.

BOOM ...

Sand couldn't react in time, and every punch from Lee landed squarely on Gaara, each one hitting with a visceral force.

Finally, Lee activated the Eight Gates, opening the first gate, the Opening Gate, and unleashing the Front Lotus Flower, creating a high-speed spinning tornado that completely knocked Gaara to the ground.

Sakura asked in surprise, "Did you win?"

Temari sneered, "How could that be? Gaara won't lose!"

"Cough cough————"

Temari looked in the direction of the voice and saw Naruto with a strange expression. She froze for a moment, then muttered in a low voice, "Besides this even more terrifying monster."

Naruto replied resolutely, "Hey, I heard you."

So what if you heard me? I was just saying this to you, you bastard who stole my fan.

"Is that all?"

The sand armor clinging to his body gradually fell off, and Gaara stood up, completely unharmed.

"Of course not! The lotus of Konoha will surely bloom!"

Li roared, "Eight Gates Formation, Third Gate, Rest Gate, Open!"

In an instant, a surge of immense chakra erupted from his entire body, his face flushed red, and he began to radiate green energy.

"Ritual Lotus!"

With a loud bang, Lee dashed out at a speed exceeding the speed of sound, his movement trajectory visible only to the Jonin and a few overpowered individuals.

"You Uchiha brat, didn't you say that apart from you and Naruto Uzumaki, all the other rookies in Konoha were just chickens and dogs?"

Zabuza looked frustrated, feeling cheated.