Chunin Exam Finals: Round 1
Inuzuka Kiba vs. Hyuga Hinata!
The final exam begins with a deliberate arrangement, showcasing the genius girl of the Hyuga clan. As the young heiress of the Hyuga clan and the future heir to its leadership, Hyuga Hinata triumphed in the Chunin finals, not only displaying the strength of her clan but also demonstrating Konoha's confidence and power.
Although the Chunin Exam was primarily organized for the sake of Sunagakure, the ultimate goal remained to show off Konoha's strength, and this match was no exception.
"Two candidates, please enter!"
Inuzuka Kiba and Hinata Hyuga stepped out from their respective entrances and slowly walked toward Gekko Hayate.
"That's the young heiress of the Hyuga clan, right? She looks soft and weak, doesn't seem that strong."
"It doesn't matter if she looks powerful or not. As long as she's the heiress of the Hyuga clan, we need to pay attention to her!"
The Hyuga clan is not only a powerful ninja family but also one with noble status, setting them apart from other clans. While other ninja families maintain their reputation through powerful techniques, the Hyuga clan flourishes on all fronts—political, diplomatic, and economic.
Their power and prestige ensure that any marriages involve people joining the Hyuga family, and their children are always given the Hyuga name. However, this immense power creates tension between the main branch and the branch family, contributing to the ongoing conflict within the clan.
"Isn't that boy the young patriarch of another clan too?"
"The Inuzuka clan? They're just a rough, beast-taming ninja family."
"Don't dismiss them too quickly—the Inuzuka make a lot of money from producing military food pills. But all of it gets spent on their beasts! Hahahaha!"
The laughter from the aristocrats in the audience didn't reach the exam area, otherwise, Inuzuka Kiba would have surely caused a scene.
"Kiba, I won't hold back," said Hinata with determination.
"Me neither, Hinata!" Kiba responded, grinning as Akamaru barked in agreement.
Gekko Hayate coughed, "Begin!"
"Kiba, Akamaru! Man-Beast Clone!"
With a bark, Akamaru transformed, standing at Kiba's side. The two, now indistinguishable, crouched like animals, preparing for battle.
With a puff of smoke, both charged at Hinata, spinning like a whirlwind.
But Hinata, knowing Kiba's abilities well, calmly shifted into her Gentle Fist stance, easily dodging their attack.
As the battle progressed, Kiba and Akamaru tried numerous attacks, yet they couldn't land a hit on Hinata. Her mastery of the Byakugan allowed her to see through every move. While the pair grew tired, Hinata remained calm, evading every strike.
"We need a new tactic, Akamaru!" Kiba panted, dropping a smoke bomb. Thick fog filled the arena.
"It's no use, Kiba," Hinata called out. "I can see through the smoke with my Byakugan."
Silently, Kiba and Akamaru dug into the ground, hoping to avoid Hinata's gaze. But even underground, their movements were visible to her.
Akamaru burst out first, shattering the earth as he lunged at Hinata. She elegantly sidestepped, but as she dodged, Kiba emerged from the ground, launching a surprise attack.
Despite the speed of his strike, Hinata reacted in time. Using her Gentle Fist, she aimed a palm at Kiba, releasing chakra to interrupt his attack.
"Gentle Fist Art: Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms!"
With precision, Hinata struck Kiba thirty-two times, sealing most of his chakra points. Exhausted, Kiba knew the match was over. Even Akamaru was nearing his limit.
Surrendering, Kiba chuckled, "We lost, but there's no shame in losing to you, Hinata."
Gekko Hayate stepped forward. "The winner is Hyuga Hinata!"
As cheers erupted, Hinata smiled, glancing into the crowd. Amid the sea of faces, she spotted him—the boy who had taught her strength and confidence. Compared to the stern training from her father, it was the lessons from this boy that had truly made her stronger.
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