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On the field, dust was flying, and the cracked ground was filled with smoke!
"Whoa!!"
The crowd in the stands was in an uproar!
"Is this the battle between ninjas? It's amazing!" someone exclaimed in astonishment, wide-eyed, as they watched the spectacle on the field.
"Is that kid okay? The ground has been smashed into a huge hole!!" An auntie covered her mouth, looking worriedly at the dust-covered Shino.
"So this is So... Sosuke's strength! I never expected that kid to be so powerful..." a middle-aged man said in a daze.
The ordinary people lacked the discerning eye and couldn't perceive some subtle differences in the battle.
In the Uchiha clan area.
Including the clan head, Uchiha Mayu, everyone's expressions showed a slight surprise, looking somewhat puzzled at the scene on the field.
That distance... hasn't Shino's Sharingan, with it's three tomoe, spotted Sosuke? Or did Sosuke use some kind of technique...
Hiruzen, who was with the Daimyos, was also concentrating on watching Sosuke's battle, and after seeing this scene, he was also somewhat surprised.
That kid... has already grown to such a level...
In the examination area.
In a corner, Uchiha Sayo's pretty face turned pale as she looked at the situation on the field. Her slender hands clenched tightly, revealing the blue veins.
Her large eyes were filled with concern!
Brother... please be careful...
On the side, several people familiar with Sosuke and Shino were all watching the scene with a serious expression!
They imagined in their minds what it would be like if they exchanged places with Shino on the field, facing Sosuke in this way, and wondered if they could win.
The result was... they couldn't...
On the field.
Standing in place.
Sosuke had a smile on his face, looking towards the area shrouded in smoke and dust, and said softly.
"You are quite a tenacious guy."
"Crack!" "Crack!"
Uchiha Shino brushed away the debris on his body, glaring with his large blood-red eyes, firmly fixed on Sosuke through the smoke and dust! Internally, he couldn't contain his astonishment!
How is this possible? How can this guy be so fast that my Sharingan can't even track a trace of him!
Just like... that time!
Recalling the first time he fought Sosuke, he strangely evaded his kick!
Shino couldn't help but feel shocked!
Could it be, as that guy said? I can't see through his movements at all!
As the smoke gradually dispersed, the heavily wounded Shino appeared before everyone!
The striking red eyes drew astonishment from the onlookers outside the field!
"So, that's the legendary Sharingan!!" a villager exclaimed in shock!
"That is... the Uchiha clan's eyes, just like Kagami-sama..." muttered another villager in a daze.
On the field.
Sosuke saw the determination in Shino's eyes and smiled lightly.
"I have to admit that although this Chunin exam doesn't mean much to me, it has resolved a big problem for me."
With a smile on his lips, he said softly, "Resolved? A problem?" Hearing Sosuke's words, Uchiha Shino's face tightened.
"What do you mean by that!?"
Sosuke didn't answer him, and the smile on his face became even more pronounced!
Placing his hand on his waist!
Slowly drawing out the Kyōka Suigetsu
Seeing this scene!
Shino's pupils contracted!
This movement!!
He couldn't help but recall the scenes of his previous battles with Sosuke!
That battle, which seemed like a nightmare and kept lingering in his mind, was difficult to shake off!
He had repeatedly recalled and analyzed that battle countless times!
Could it be that guy is...
With a light laugh, he whispered softly, "Shatter... Kyōka Suigetsu..."
At this moment!
Outside the arena, countless villagers of Konoha and ninja who were paying attention to this grand duel were all completely focused on Sosuke's movements on the field!
Daimyos and the Third Hokage were also very curious as they watched Sosuke's actions!
As Sosuke's words fell!
It seemed that everyone present saw a faint light flashing on the blade standing in front of Sosuke, as if it were an illusion...
Sosuke, standing on the field, felt everything, and the smile on his face became even stronger!
Has he already completely hypnotized everyone here? This terrifying ability... it's really fascinating...
Shino, standing before Sosuke, had an incredibly solemn expression on his face and said in a heavy voice, "I should have known! You wouldn't make such meaningless moves!"
"Sosuke! You're using genjutsu, aren't you!"
Shino stared at Sosuke's face, shouting loudly!
Inside, he deeply regretted!
He should have realized it earlier!
That blade appeared unharmed after being shattered that time!
It must be true! Genjutsu is what this guy truly excels at!
Using the blade as a medium to release genjutsu must be his real trump card!
Hearing his words, a hint of amusement appeared at the corners of Sosuke's mouth as he looked at him and said softly, "You can think that way. Although the result may differ from what you imagined... well... let's end this... such a battle... hasn't managed to pique my interest enough..."
This statement, almost like a declaration, made Shino feel a deep sense of disdain!
His teeth clenched! He stared fiercely at Sosuke and said sharply, "It's just a genjutsu!"
"Swish!"
His figure disappeared from its original position!
Above the sky, his figure suddenly appeared!
The shuriken in his hand was thrown forcefully!
"Swish!" "Swish!" "Swish!" "Swish!"...
With a burst of sound, several black shuriken carrying a deadly intent shot toward Sosuke!
Meanwhile, Shino, who was in mid-air, quickly formed hand seals!
His gaze was cold, and in his heart, he thought!
As long as he doesn't see his blade, his genjutsu shouldn't work!
"Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu!"
His chest suddenly swelled, one hand cupped around his mouth!
He blew forcefully forward!
"Boom!"
"Roar!!"
A huge flaming dragon rushed fiercely toward the location where Sosuke was!
The surging flames caused the faces of the audience to turn red, leaving them wide-eyed and speechless!
"A dragon... a dragon... it's a dragon! Is this the power of ninjutsu!! Such a kid has such terrifying power!!" A villager stammered in shock.
"Sosuke!" Jisann obaa-chan's heart was in her throat! She covered her eyes, unable to watch the scene!
"Boom!"
The fierce dragon of flames crashed into the location where Sosuke was!
"Crackling!"
The ground's rocks melted into crystalline forms under the high-temperature flames, refracting scorching light!
"Huff, huff..."
After releasing the Dragon Flame Jutsu, Shino landed on the ground, panting heavily. His blood-red eyes were fixed firmly on Sosuke's location!
Is it over!? If he doesn't see his blade, his genjutsu shouldn't be able to affect him anymore!
Suddenly!
He heard a soft whisper again by his ear.
"So, as I said... this kind of battle is completely meaningless..."
At the moment when darkness covered Uchiha Shino's vision, a deep question arose in his heart!
When did that guy's genjutsu actually ensnare me...
"Bang!"
He fell to the ground.
Standing next to him, Sosuke slowly withdrew his hand from his pocket.
He never even glanced at him.
Looking calmly at Shingo, he smiled gently and said softly, "Then, please announce the results of the exam."
The whole arena fell into silence!
Then, a burst of loud cheers erupted!
"Yeah!!"
"I knew it! Sosuke is the best!" a middle-aged man excitedly exclaimed.
"Jisann obaa-chan, open your eyes! Sosuke won! Sosuke won!" Excitedly shaking the still-closed-eyed Jisann obaa-chan, someone yelled loudly.
"What! He won! Is Sosuke alright!" Jisann obaa-chan hurriedly opened her eyes and looked at the field!
On the field!
Shingo stepped forward, looked at the unconscious Uchiha Shino, and announced, "The winner of the first match is... Sosuke."
As Sosuke slowly walked toward the edge of the arena, Shingo lifted his head and gazed lightly at his back, his expression complicated.
He couldn't relieve the shock in his heart, whispering softly, "What a... terrifying kid..."