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Sosuke's move once again caused a commotion!
The audience on the spectator stands enjoyed the excitement and the mysterious ninjutsu, and their amazement naturally led to exclamations!
However, those who truly understood the significance of the situation had solemn expressions!
At the edge of the battlefield, the Grass ninja, Wazumi, stood there with a pale face, his clothes soaked with cold sweat.
His legs were still trembling violently, and the feeling of narrowly escaping death left him almost speechless!
Beside him, the referee and examiner, Shingo, was deeply observing Sosuke, who had a gentle smile on his face.
In his heart, there were only two words to describe this young man - unfathomable talent.
This was not merely about being a genius anymore!
If the previous battle had only revealed Sosuke's extraordinary physical strength, then his recent performance showcased his ninjutsu abilities!
Was this his original ninjutsu? Shingo couldn't help but wonder.
On the spectator stands, the high-ranking members of several clans and the Third Hokage, after witnessing Sosuke's use of Dankū,had the same thought flashing through their minds!
An original ninjutsu!
Regardless of who it was, their expressions turned serious. They couldn't fathom how far Sosuke's limits could extend if he had created such a technique!
And what kind of heights would such a monstrous genius reach!
Especially in the heart of the Third Hokage, there was a faint regret for entrusting Sosuke to Danzo for mentoring him. He was worried that Sosuke might be influenced by Danzo.
On the path concerning the Will of Fire...
At this moment, on the battlefield.
Jiraiya rubbed the back of his head and somewhat embarrassedly said to Sosuke, "Thank you, Sosuke. If it weren't for you, the entire battlefield would have been in ruins, and the Third Hokage would probably nag at me."
However, the Gamaken beneath him asked in a muffled voice, "Jiraiya, is this guy your friend?"
Hearing its words, Jiraiya laughed smugly and proudly replied, "Well, Gamaken, let me introduce you. This is Sosuke. Unlike that annoying guy, Orochimaru, he is a very, very good friend of mine!"
Hearing him, Sosuke wore a gentle smile on his face and politely spoke to Gamaken in a warm voice, "Hello, Gamaken. I am Sosuke. It's a pleasure to meet a member of the legendary Toad Clan."
Hearing Sosuke's polite words, the good-natured Gamaken was very pleased. It raised its claw and scratched its head, speaking muffled words happily.
"Hello, Sosuke. Haha, it's not really legendary or anything, but Mount Myoboku is indeed a sacred place. It could be considered legendary, haha. If my older brother, Fukasaku, hears this, he'll be very happy!"
"Jiraiya, he's really your friend. When you have time, you should invite Sosuke to visit Mount Myoboku. I believe Fukasaku would also be very happy to meet Sosuke."
Listening to Gamaken's words with a smile, Sosuke's eyes, behind his glasses, flickered with a gleam.
A sage... Mount Myoboku...
Jiraiya saw that Gamaken highly approved of Sosuke, and naturally, his face lit up with joy.
"Of course! You should see who my friends are. Speaking of Sosuke, he's even better than that guy Orochimaru..."
Before he could finish his words, Gamaken suddenly interrupted him and hastily said, "My summoning time is about to end. I'm afraid I have to go back. Jiraiya, next time you have a chance, you can bring Sosuke to Mount Myoboku. I have to go now!"
"And don't forget to differentiate between frogs and toads in your book..."
"Bang!"
Jiraiya had just jumped down from its head when
The massive figure of Gamaken had disappeared from its original location. Sosuke, on the other hand, stood calmly, contemplating something...
Soon, Shingo announced the results of the match!
The winner was Jiraiya!
With a smug expression, Jiraiya, along with the smiling Sosuke, slowly returned to the examinee area.
On the spectator stands, everyone was discussing the exciting moments of the recent battle!
Meanwhile, in a corner at the top of the platform...
From beginning to end, a pair of beautiful eyes had been fixed on Sosuke!
The third match was between Inuzuka Fuji and a shinobi from Kiri. Sosuke wanted to clarify some things, so he stopped watching further.
With a soft farewell to the others, Sosuke left the arena.
Although people were curious about Sosuke's departure, they didn't pry too much.
However, Tsunade's eyes showed some unease as she watched Sosuke's departing figure.
For some reason, as time passed, she felt that she and Sosuke were drifting further apart...
Sosuke... He wasn't the same as when he first arrived in Konoha, a child with a constant look of panic and vigilance...
With this thought, her eyes glinted with determination!
Outside the arena...
Sosuke walked slowly through the dark corridor.
"Pat! Pat!"...
His light footsteps echoed crisply in the quiet darkness.
Suddenly, his steps halted.
Simultaneously, far behind him in the corridor, another shadow also stopped in its tracks!
Vigilant!
"Do you have any business with me, Princess?" A gentle voice sounded by Shiji Yuko's ear!
But to her, at this moment, that voice was like a thunderbolt!
Her eyes instantly became sharp and cold!
Without even turning her head, she sensed a pristine white hand resting on her slender longsword!
Swiftly pulling it out!
"Swish!" A white light cut through the darkness!
In Sosuke's eyes, it seemed as if countless swords were coming at him from all directions, yet he couldn't feel a trace of killing intent!
Infinite!
A smile crept up at the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with awe!
He had truly comprehended his own way of the blade! This feeling! The intermingling of reality and illusion in his slash! This guy is indeed a genius...
Meanwhile, in a quaint palace somewhere, a girl dressed in a kimono was lazily reclining on a stone seat. Suddenly, she seemed to sense some provocation and opened her black eyes!
As if a lazy cat suddenly opened its eyes and transformed into a ferocious tiger filled with killing intent!
Then, she suddenly relaxed again, as if transitioning from a ferocious and bloodthirsty tiger back to a cute and lazy cat.
Lazily changing her posture on the stone seat, she swung her delicate legs while muttering disdainfully, "Ugh, that annoying guy showed up again. He's really incomprehensible. How could Sosuke be interested in someone like him? It's so laughable, hmph! It's really laughable!"
In the corridor, Shiji Yuko's cold expression turned into surprise!
She stared in astonishment at Sosuke, who held her blade lightly with one hand!
"Long time no see. Is this how you greet Miss Yuko?" Sosuke's face carried a gentle smile as his magnetic voice resounded.
Hearing his words, a moment of bewilderment flashed across Shiji Yuko's face, followed by a glimmer of radiance!
Her expression softened as she looked at the silhouette of Sosuke in the darkness and softly said, "Indeed, it's you... Aizen."