I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 285 The Third Match: Each Person's Opponent

The second round of the Chunin Exams has concluded, selecting ten contestants to compete in a showdown scheduled for half a month later, at which time the Five Kage will gather in Konoha Village.

The list of ten opponents for the third match has been released.

Uchiha Sasuke VS Uzumaki Naruto.

Hyuga Neji VS Hozuki Suigetsu.

Kimimaro VS Gaara.

Karin Uzumaki VS Jugo.

Yamanaka Ino VS Nara Shikamaru.

The betting on the second exam, organized by the Konoha government, made them a fortune, but as soon as the list of opponents for the third exam was released, it caused an uproar.

Countless people placed excited bets, making the first match a highly anticipated spectacle.

Sasuke Uchiha, son of the former Uchiha clan leader, faces off against Naruto Uzumaki, son of the Fourth Hokage.

It must be said that Konoha knows how to win people's hearts.

The second match was between Hyuga Neji and Hozuki Suigetsu. The clash between a genius from the Hyuga clan of Konoha and a genius from the Hozuki clan of Kirigakure was equally highly anticipated.

The third match: Kimimaro vs. Gaara. A genius from the Kirigakure Kaguya clan versus the strongest genin from the Sand Village.

The first three games alone were incredibly hype, attracting countless people to place bets.

Not only civilians, but also countless ninjas secretly put their minds to work, constantly analyzing the information of each game and then choosing to place bets.

The third Chunin tournament was more like a battle of star ninjas.

Everyone knew that the ten contestants in the third Chunin Exam were almost destined to become Chunin.

In particular, it has been revealed that the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, Onoki, the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure, and the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure will all be present for the third match.

In an instant, the anticipation for Konoha's Chunin Exams was at its peak, generating immense buzz, and even ninjas from other villages began secretly placing bets.

A training ground for the Senju clan.

"Sister Haku, and Hinata too."

Yamanaka Ino looked at her two teammates with a embarrassed expression and apologized.

In the second exam tournament, her two teammates, Hinata Hyuga and Haku Minazuki, both withdrew, causing her to be eliminated, and she was well aware of the implications.

Because the contestant in the tenth arena is Nara Shikamaru.

"Ino, it's okay," Hinata Hyuga said shyly.

Mizuki Haku smiled gently and said, "Ino, you should know that with our ratings, becoming a Chunin shouldn't be a problem after this."

"I'm counting on you for the third exam; we've staked a lot of money on it."

Seeing the support from her two teammates, Ino Yamanaka smiled brightly; she was never that kind of person.

Thank you.

She has already kept her gratitude in her heart and will definitely repay it in the future, instead of just saying it.

"But Ino, Tsunade-sensei said we'll be undergoing special training for a month, so good luck."

Ino smiled broadly and gave a thumbs up, "Don't worry, with Haku and Hinata, the three of us will be the strongest female ninja team in the future."

Yamanaka Ino is not the strongest of the three, but she is the team leader.

One is that Ino has a forthright personality, but is not violent. At the same time, having experienced so much since childhood, she is independent and has a broad perspective.

In contrast, Haku's gentle personality makes him unsuitable for the role of captain, and Hinata is in the same situation.

Therefore, Yamanaka Ino is actually the backbone and captain of the three-person team.

……

The rooftop of the film office building.

"Teacher Ye, please, I beg you to give me special training."

Having not experienced the night of the massacre of his clan, Sasuke Uchiha's personality is much better than in the original story. His manners are full of etiquette, and even his eyes shine with determination.

"So, Sasuke, do you want to undergo special training just to defeat Naruto Uzumaki?"

When asked by Uchiha Yoru, Uchiha Sasuke showed a determined smile.

"No! My goal is to become stronger and then become the Sixth Hokage of Konoha. Then I will personally tell Naruto how naive his so-called ideals are."

Seeing Sasuke Uchiha's unwavering determination, Yoru Uchiha immediately smiled.

This is getting more and more interesting. Sasuke Uchiha's ultimate dream is to become the Sixth Hokage. I wonder what will happen between him and Naruto in the future.

In Uchiha Sasuke's mind, there is only one god above the Kage, and that is his teacher, Uchiha Yoru.

"Okay, I'll give you special training, so don't complain when you do."

"Thank you, Teacher Ye."

After Sasuke Uchiha respectfully left, Yoru Uchiha smiled and nodded, saying, "Itachi, now you see?"

The head of the Anbu, Uchiha Itachi, slowly emerged from the shadows, removed his mask to reveal a mature face, and a gentler smile than in the anime.

"Mr. Night, Sasuke is begging you."

"Hehe, Itachi, I'm talking about Sasuke's dream, and that dream is no simple one."

Uchiha Yoru shrugged and said with a relaxed smile, while Uchiha Itachi smiled happily upon hearing this.

"I look forward to seeing Sasuke become the Sixth Hokage."

As expected, Itachi Uchiha, being a brother-obsessed individual, had blind confidence in his Sasuke.

Uchiha Yoru chuckled and waved his hand, "Then you, as the older brother, will have to train Sasuke properly from now on."

"Yes."

Uchiha Itachi watched the shadow leave the Hokage Building with a gentle smile. He could only support his younger brother's dream.

……

In front of the waterfall at the other end.

"Perverted Sage, please give me special training. I'm going to fight that arrogant Sasuke in half a month. Please."

Naruto Uzumaki, unusually, took the initiative to find Jiraiya and firmly shouted that he wanted to undergo special training.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya, who had been interrupted from gathering material, looked utterly dejected and sighed as he squatted in front of the waterfall, watching the determined Naruto. He couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Then Naruto, why are you so determined to defeat Uchiha Sasuke? Is it just because you want to beat him?"

Upon hearing Jiraiya's question, Naruto Uzumaki smiled, a smile that only fueled Jiraiya's curiosity.

"Because! Because I want to defeat Uchiha Sasuke and prove that my ninja way is not wrong. I need to change Sasuke's mindset first and make him realize that peace in this world is not achieved through the intimidation of power. This is not true peace."

"True peace is when people understand each other!" Naruto Uzumaki said with unwavering conviction in his eyes, as if Sasuke Uchiha had become the first person he wanted to influence.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya stared blankly. Just as expected! Naruto is still Naruto, with his stubborn, mule-like personality, and he won't change at all.

but!

Suddenly, a malicious smile appeared on Jiraiya's face, as if it was a good thing that Naruto had a goal.

"Haha, Naruto, from now on I will begin your special training. I support your dream, but don't let your teacher down. First, let your teacher see how you influence the first person who understands you."

Never before had such a thing happened; the perverted sage Jiraiya had actually agreed with his philosophy, and Naruto Uzumaki immediately showed excitement.

"A lecherous immortal!"

"No! Naruto, don't think like that. I don't agree with your ideas. This is just the first step you've taken towards them."

At this moment, Jiraiya's face was full of smiles, which also revealed a seductive and wicked grin.

"Naruto, your path to your ideals is extremely difficult. As for whether it is right or wrong, I will not comment, but you must prove yourself. First, influence Sasuke Uchiha and tell everyone that you are not wrong. Then, join forces to influence even more people."

"Let me do the math for you. After you influence Sasuke, the two of you, understanding each other, will continue to influence others. Two will become four, four will become eight, eight will become sixteen..."

Finally, as Naruto calculated with all ten fingers, his eyes revealed excitement and anticipation.

"I understand, you want me to take the first step before taking the second, and then everyone will agree with me."

Well, seeing that Naruto had taken the bait, Jiraiya's lips curled into a smile, as if he had found a good way to deal with Naruto.

"Good, so keep it up! Let the teacher see whether your ideology is correct or God Night's ideology is correct. Your first step now is to gain Uchiha Sasuke's approval!"

"Yay! I'll definitely succeed!"

Seeing Naruto Uzumaki full of energy and excitement, Jiraiya secretly breathed a sigh of relief beneath his smiling face.

Although he didn't know much about Uchiha Sasuke, Uchiha Yoru had said that Sasuke had enormous potential and might one day surpass the Hokage.

As a result, Jiraiya was already silently lamenting that Sasuke, as Yoru's disciple, wanted to accept Naruto's ideals.

But this is for the best, at least Sasuke Uchiha can keep Naruto in check, so he won't be overthinking things all the time.

It has to be said that Jiraiya's little scheme was incredibly cunning, and this was also the destiny between Sasuke and Naruto.

……

The Hyuga clan's training ground.

Neji Hyuga constantly sparred and trained with his father, Hizashi Hyuga.

"Neji, control your breathing, don't panic."

For once, the usually stern-faced Richa showed a relieved smile. His son had grown up and matured; the fledgling eagle was about to soar into the vast sky.

Neji, what is your dream?

"To become Teacher Ye's strongest shield."

Neji knew from a young age that if it weren't for Uchiha Yoru's help, he would have lost his father long ago, and would have lost his freedom as well.

Looking at his father, the panting Hyuga Neji rarely showed a hint of suspicion.

"Father, Teacher Ye once said that people should not live for others, but for themselves. He told me to use my own eyes to see the world and find its mistakes."

It must be said that Uchiha Yoru's methods were extremely sophisticated. He never told his students, friends, or any of the Jonin to firmly adhere to his ideals.

Instead, it is often said to everyone, just as it is written on the last page of the book.

Even God makes mistakes, so please find out the mistakes God has made, tell God, and correct them.

As a mature person, Hyuga Hizashi was naturally aware of Uchiha Yoru's methods, but even knowing this, he couldn't help but admire such a being.

Uchiha Yoru is called a god not only because he can be compared to the former God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, but also because of his magnanimity.

"Neji, this time your opponent is Hozuki Suigetsu, a member of the Kirigakure clan. I heard he has been taken in as a disciple by Jonin Momochi Zabuza, and the Hozuki clan's water transformation technique is almost immune to most physical attacks."

Hizashi was filled with pride for his outstanding son. The main family and the branch family would end with Neji's generation, and Neji would also prove one thing.

The family has split up! It's no worse than the main family.

"Neji, while the Hozuki clan's Water Transformation Technique is powerful, our Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist is no pushover either. Ordinary physical attacks can be resisted, but our Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist can inject chakra into the opponent's body, into the water..."

Hyuga Hizashi carefully imparted his experience to his son.

However, at that moment a dark figure from the ANBU appeared, Hyuga Hizashi also stopped, and Neji, standing to the side, was panting heavily.

"Lord Hizashi, Lord Yoru has ordered that the junior ninja Hyuga Neji will travel to the Uchiha clan's training grounds tomorrow for a two-week special training program."

Neji was, after all, a disciple that Uchiha Yoru had taken in in order to recruit Shin from the branch family. Although he wasn't good at Gentle Fist, he could still offer guidance in other areas.

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi immediately showed a respectful smile.

"Please thank Lord Ye for me."

"Goodbye!"

Since Uchiha Yoru took power, the first order that the Anbu and Root changed was that no one was allowed to enter other people's homes at will.

When the Third Hokage was alive, ninjas from the Anbu and Root would deliver orders without restraint, entering the target's home and conveying the orders in a condescending and indifferent tone.

They hadn't thought much of it before, but now that they've compared it to before...

In that instant, I felt respected.

……

Within the dense fog-shrouded forest, the sound of water echoed continuously.

"Damn it, kid, get serious. If you lose the match, don't even think about the beheading blade."

In the mist, Zabuza Momochi's angry voice kept emerging, while Suigetsu Hozuki, who was being tortured, was filled with resentment.

"Hey, Zabuza-sensei, I heard you got the short end of the stick from Kakashi-senpai, so you're taking it out on me."

"Shut up!"

Despite being in pain after being slapped away, Hozuki Suigetsu continued to chatter incessantly.

"I heard that you and Might Guy took on apprentices, but Kakashi completely ignored and forgot about it, haha."

The talkative Hozuki Suigetsu filled Momochi Zabuza with rage. He had never imagined taking on such a disciple; his mouth was truly annoying.

"Shut up! I've bet on you this time. You'd better hold out for at least five minutes, even if it kills you."

"What!" Hozuki Suigetsu's eyes widened.

"What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Aren't I naturally able to counter the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan?"

Looking at the arrogant and conceited Hozuki Suigetsu, Momochi Zabuza sneered.

"That's right, the Hozuki clan's Water Transformation Technique can almost completely negate physical damage, but the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist is different. They can channel chakra into the water through their palms, turning it into an offensive attack. Hmph!"

"You mean the Hyuga clan also has a weakness to water transformation techniques?"

Hozuki Suigetsu was shocked and cursed. This time he had met a worthy opponent. How was he supposed to play?

"Not entirely. It depends on who has better chakra control and who has more chakra."

Zabuza Momochi sneered. If this guy wasn't his chosen disciple, he wouldn't care. Now he could only give him some special training to make sure he didn't lose too quickly and embarrass him.

"What I will now teach you is the Mist Concealment Assassination Technique. Combined with the Mist Concealment Technique, it is a perfect assassination method. Once you master it, you will have a chance to win."

No matter what, he was still his disciple. Zabuza could not and would not bet on his disciple losing, so he was secretly gambling that as long as he learned this ninjutsu, he might be able to win.

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