"Lay waste to everything here."
As Naruto's final note fell, a thunderous roar erupted.
Boom!
A colossal surge of chakra burst forth from Naruto's body in an instant.
"Let me present a grand melody for all of you!"
Naruto let out a wild laugh, and his presence surged explosively. In mere moments, his energy reached an astonishing peak.
A pale blue chakra, solid like ocean waves, swept outward in all directions.
However, it carefully avoided two individuals: Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina, as Naruto deliberately controlled its flow to spare them.
The same couldn't be said for the other shinobi surrounding him.
Unlucky enough to be within range, they were blown into the air like kites with broken strings, utterly powerless against the ferocity of his chakra.
Fortunately, being shinobi, their physical coordination far surpassed that of ordinary humans. Flipping midair, they managed to land on their feet. Yet before they could fully stabilize themselves—
Thud! A crushing weight descended upon them, spreading through their entire bodies like a tidal wave.
Heavy. Unbearably so. Words failed to adequately describe the sensation.
Thud… Thud… Thud…
As if a domino effect had been triggered, shinobi throughout the square collapsed one by one, falling to their knees with resounding crashes.
The oppressive chakra immobilized them, rendering even the slightest movement—like flexing a finger—an impossible luxury.
Within the crowd, unease and terror flickered in every gaze.
What kind of chakra does this golden-haired boy possess?
Is this level of pressure even possible with chakra alone?
I can't breathe... someone, help me...
Such thoughts flitted through the minds of everyone present.
Mikoto clutched at Kushina's sleeve, her expression tinged with apprehension. "Isn't Naruto going a bit too far?"
Kushina, her face pale, hesitated before murmuring, "Maybe…"
In the midst of the chaos, Naruto's piercing blue eyes gleamed with a flicker of intensity. His thoughts stirred. This illusionary barrier is interesting—it can actually withstand such intense chakra waves by distributing the pressure across everyone in the square, huh?
"Let's see how long it holds when I go all out," he muttered, a trace of madness curling his lips.
With a single thought, Naruto doubled the chakra he unleashed.
BOOM!!!
Blinding blue light engulfed the entire square before shooting straight into the sky.
Naruto's lips curved upward in a manic grin.
"Shatter."
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At the same time, within a second-floor studio overlooking the square, a young woman clad in a pink kimono turned pale.
She stood abruptly, fleeing the room with urgency. Moments later—
Boom!
The studio erupted in a deafening explosion.
Watching the destruction unfold, the woman chuckled softly. "Impressive. He didn't exploit a flaw; he simply obliterated the entire world. What a terrifying child."
Shortly after, a middle-aged man in an official uniform hurried over, his gemstone-red eyes filled with alarm. He rushed to her side, speaking anxiously, "Kurama, are you all right?"
The woman narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled faintly. "I'm fine, Shinku. I simply encountered an interesting young man."
"What do you mean?" Yūhi Shinku asked, confused.
Yakumo Kurama's lips pressed into a thin line, her voice steady but grave. "Among the genin participating in the exam, there's one boy who used raw chakra to shatter the illusionary barrier you and I created."
Shinku was astonished, though he didn't doubt her words. The earlier explosion was vivid in his mind.
"If that's the case, then this year's Chūnin Exams have welcomed a remarkable monster."
"Indeed," Yakumo agreed with a knowing smile. "But fortunately, dealing with him isn't our problem."
The two exchanged a laugh, their concerns momentarily set aside.
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Back in the Chūnin Exam Square—
With the barrier broken, the suffocating pressure lifted. The square's true nature revealed itself: they had been wandering in circles the entire time. The second floor had been right before them all along.
From the second-floor corridor, several shinobi watched them with quiet intensity.
Suddenly—
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
A rough voice rang out as the sound of slicing wind filled the air.
Naruto's ears perked up at the noise.
"Naruto, dodge!"
"Naruto-kun, watch out—it's an ambush!"
The cries of concern from the two women reached him, but Naruto didn't flinch. He calmly extended an arm without even glancing back.
Bang!
A heavy thud echoed through the square as Naruto's hand intercepted the strike.
His eyes narrowed slightly at the sight of the attacker: a man dressed in a tight green bodysuit, his hair glinting faintly under the sunlight. But what stood out most was the man's incredibly thick eyebrows, practically blinding in their intensity.
Instinctively, Naruto applied more strength.
As a taijutsu specialist, Might Duy immediately noticed something amiss. His bones creaked under the pressure, his muscles constricting unnaturally.
Without hesitation, Duy twisted his waist, using the momentum to break free from Naruto's grip. Flipping through the air, he landed steadily, regaining his composure.
"I am Might Duy, a humble genin of the Konaha. Please, treat me kindly," he announced with an enthusiastic bow.
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