Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

It was as if she was just a joke to him.

Is this the genius that Lord Orochimaru values?

Damn it! Is the gap really that big?

I strive to cultivate myself, not to become someone else's background!

I want to prove that hard work can break through the limitations of talent!

"Bang." Tos's eyes hardened, and he slammed his left hand on the blade in his right hand, producing a dull and eerie sound.

"Hmm?" Naruto, who was almost dozing off, lifted his eyelids, and his eyes finally showed a ripple.

"Ah!" Tos roared and attacked Naruto again, throwing a powerful punch.

But Naruto grabbed his fist.

"This Naruto Uzumaki is quite skilled; his taijutsu is truly outstanding!" The stands erupted in exclamations.

Their eyes were filled with apprehension as they looked at Naruto.

"You've fallen for my trap." Toss grinned maliciously, then the ninja tool in his right hand suddenly made a strange sound.

"Buzz." The sound waves spread.

"Our unique bloodline limit of the Hidden Sound Village is Sound Release. You have heard the invisible yet destructive sound waves generated by the frequency of sound vibrations. Under such an attack, you have nowhere to hide, Naruto Uzumaki. You will pay the price for your arrogance!" Tosu roared, his eyes even getting wet.

He had waited too long for this moment.

To prove it.

I can defeat geniuses myself.

Lord Orochimaru, did you see that?

I won!

"What an outstanding ninjutsu! To think of using sound as a weapon! Compared to ordinary ninjutsu, a penetrating sound is obviously more difficult to predict and has a strong destructive power. My ears are almost deafened." However, what shocked Tosu was that Naruto's voice was gentle and full of magnetism.

He looked up and saw Naruto still wearing a warm smile, loosening his clenched fist.

"Your name is Tos? I'll remember you. Your sound manipulation technique is quite impressive."

"Does this guy... acknowledge me now?" Tos's pupils trembled, and he suddenly took a step back, a complex expression on his face.

I was unexpectedly moved, and my nose even felt a little sore.

During the exams, he, from a small ninja village, endured too many scornful looks and contempt. While he longed for victory, he also desired everyone's recognition and praise.

And now, Naruto Uzumaki, who has been under Orochimaru's attention, has actually acknowledged him.

"..." Tos was speechless for a moment.

After being moved came anger.

Damn it, when did I, Tos, ever need an opponent to acknowledge me?

Tos's expression hardened, and he mobilized the chakra within his body.

"I will defeat you!!" Tos roared, his chakra surging wildly within him.

"Sound Release: Dragon's Roar!" He let out a roar similar to a dragon's cry, and the invisible sound waves spread out, directly shaking the ground of the battle arena and cracking it outward in a spider web shape.

After doing all this, a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of Tos's mouth.

"Is this already considered a Chunin-level ninjutsu?" Naruto smiled and extended his right hand.

"Binding Spell #81: Severing the Void." As soon as he finished speaking, a huge transparent wall suddenly appeared in front of Naruto.

The battle with Orochimaru was very rewarding for Naruto, and he can now fully utilize most of the Kido techniques.

Using Danku to deal with a mere genin is indeed a bit of an exaggeration.

However, Naruto mainly wanted to test the defensive capabilities of the Sky Piercing Technique.

After all, this is known as the most defensive Kido.

The dragon's roar crashed into the broken sky, but it didn't even cause a ripple.

"It's over. The gap is too big."

"Is this the genius of Konoha? It's utterly disheartening." A chorus of sighs rippled through the stands.

As ninjas from a small ninja village, they naturally hope to distinguish themselves in the Chunin Exams held by a large ninja village.

But Naruto's performance only fueled their despair.

The genin who claimed to be one of the best in the exam didn't dare say another word.

"Naruto's Kido technique should be enough to withstand an A-rank ninjutsu, right?" The Third Hokage nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face: "It seems that Naruto has made rapid progress under Jiraiya's tutelage."

"Hmph, I am the most suitable teacher for Naruto." Danzo muttered to himself, looking resentful.

He didn't say it aloud because he didn't want to receive any more disdain.

Naruto, like him, possessed an elegant temperament and demeanor, and even more so, a confidence that allowed him to strategize and win from afar. Danzo saw himself in Naruto.

He firmly believed it.

Naruto will be my most suitable successor.

Danzo's gaze toward Naruto burned even more intensely.

"I heard from Jiraiya that Naruto already has the strength of a Jonin. I thought Jiraiya would be a good fit to be Naruto's teacher from the start." The Third Hokage was still proudly praising himself.

"Hiruzen, you're too naive." Danzo couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

With Naruto's talent, Jiraiya would soon be unable to teach him.

In the end, only he himself could become Naruto's master.

"This Tosu is not bad, he is considered one of the better genin, but unfortunately, his opponent is too strong."

"It's over, Tos has lost."

"He did very well, but unfortunately, he was facing a monster." Listening to the whispers and murmurs from the stands, Tos felt his face burning with shame.

"Am I really so insignificant in the face of true geniuses?"

Nobody had any confidence in him.

Everyone thought the battle was over.

And what about myself?

If I give up even on myself, how can I prove it to Lord Orochimaru?

"I haven't lost yet! Overload, limit load!" Tos's eyes widened in anger, bloodshot, his chakra surging within him, and blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

It was through countless days and nights of arduous training and relentless effort that he acquired his current strength and qualified to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Talent... to stand before Lord Orochimaru and display everything he possesses.

How could we possibly lose here?!

How could we lose like this?!

"Even if it costs me my life, I will defeat you!"

Blood seeped from Tos's eyes, mouth, and nose, and he laughed madly and ferociously.

"He's insane! Doesn't he value his life?"

"This is just a Chunin Exam!" Everyone present couldn't help but be moved.

Konoha has always been a breeding ground for geniuses, and no matter which ninja village they come from, they are always surpassed.

Over time, everyone seemed to accept this.

They were just ninjas from a small ninja village.

Losing to Konoha is not shameful.

But now, some people are unwilling to accept all of this and bravely stand up, even at the cost of their lives.

This is just a Chunin Exam.

But this is more than just a Chunin Exam.

If a ninja doesn't even have the courage to risk his life, then what right does he have to call himself a ninja?

"Go for it, Tos!"

"Don't lose, you can definitely win."

"Keep it up, you big brother with the bandages wrapped around your face."

"Defeat the Smiling Demon King."

Cheers and encouragement gradually filled the air.

Isn't Toss an abbreviation for them?

When faced with geniuses, they are always just supporting characters.

Can hard work surpass genius?

That's all nonsense!

A simple bloodline limit can erase all efforts!

What is most despairing is...

Innate deficiencies cannot be compensated for later in life.

What Tos is doing now is nothing less than a challenge to fate.

A mediocre person challenges a genius!

Seeing Tosu's reckless actions, Naruto's gaze gradually turned cold.

"Still want to fight? How pathetic. It's a waste to have strength that's completely inconsistent with your willpower."

"To show respect for your final blow, I will let you leave with dignity." Naruto slowly drew his Kyoka Suigetsu.

The next moment, an indescribable aura erupted from Naruto, permeating every corner.

Those weaker genin even knelt down, their eyes filled with horror.