Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

【Drip drip-】

A notification sound was emitted from the large screen above the dojo.

[Next.]

The names on the left and right sides are frozen in time and keep flashing.

[Uchiha Sasuke vs. Red Copper Armor.]

【"Cough cough..."】

["Those whose names appear on the big screen, please stay... The rest of you, please go to the second-floor viewing platform and wait... Similarly, after your names are displayed again, please come down."]

[Moonlight Gale's words fell.]

Inside the sealed space, the great fox became interested.

"Naruto, that old man seems to be able to manipulate the matchmaking system."

"As expected." Naruto was unsurprised and remained completely unfazed.

The large fox curled its lip, noticing that Naruto had fallen silent again.

Her bright, expressive eyes darted around.

He then gave a mischievous laugh.

[Silently extending his mental energy, he tried to communicate with the few ANBU ninjas who were carrying out their underhanded operations.]

The faces of those ANBU ninjas, hidden beneath their animal masks, were originally expressionless.

[Only when his gaze swept over Naruto would a frenzied fervor surge within him.]

Suddenly.

Several ANBU ninjas shuddered.

[Then, his face lit up with ecstatic joy, and the blazing light in his eyes seemed even more dazzling than the sun outside.]

"Yes...yes...I understand!"

"Don't worry, Fox... uh... okay, don't worry, Madam!"

"I will definitely complete the mission!"

"Yes, yes, absolutely no accidents will happen! We swear on our lives!"

"No... We have enough chakra, and the relief funds allocated by Lord Naruto helped us through the most difficult period... My wife wants to thank you in person..."

"Madam, we are truly grateful to you... Even if we can no longer 'expose ourselves to the sunlight' like ordinary people in the future, we will have no regrets."

"It's our honor to serve you and Naruto-sama... Lord... If word gets out that we helped, they'll be so envious!"

"But... Madam, will the Lord blame us for doing this?"

"I'm so sorry, you're the lady, you're right!"

【...】

A new round of communication within the Ninja Cult took place without Naruto's knowledge.

"Sasuke Uchiha and the Red Copper Armor will remain."

"The rest of you, please proceed to the second-floor stands and wait as soon as possible."

[Moonlight Gale signals everyone to leave the battlefield.]

【rear.】

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was rather grim.

He didn't intend for Sasuke and the Copper Armor to fight together in this battle.

After all, both of them were Konoha ninja.

Even though Kabuto's team of three has some issues.

But now, if they find out, it's Konoha that will lose face.

[They actually allowed three genin suspected of being spies to stay in Konoha for so long.]

"A member of Root?" Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly, involuntarily thinking of his best friend who had been unusually quiet lately, seemingly resigned to his fate.

[When Hiruzen Sarutobi planted the seed of doubt.]

Everyone then proceeded to the second-floor stands.

Only Sasuke and the Copper Armor remained in the arena.

Sasuke puts his hands in his pockets.

The bronze-clad warriors stood ready for battle.

Although his face was covered by a mask and sunglasses, his posture revealed that he was not at peace.

However, Sasuke showed absolutely no interest.

"The battle ends when one side concedes."

"Begin!" Moonlight Gale said without further ado.

Of course, he couldn't ramble on even if he wanted to.

[Whoosh—]

[The moment Moonlight Gale's words fell.]

Sasuke disappeared from the spot.

Behind the sunglasses, the copper-clad man's pupils suddenly contracted.

[Instinctively sensing danger.]

Then, without hesitation, he turned and struck back.

A sharp kunai had appeared in his hand without him even noticing.

As expected, Sasuke instantly appeared behind him.

However... when the kunai passed by Sasuke, it went straight through him.

[It seems to be waving in the air.]

[Phantom clone?!]

The man in the bronze armor was taken aback.

A surge of anger immediately followed.

How could they humiliate him like that?!

[Whoosh—]

[Immediately, the copper-clad warrior instinctively turned and struck again.]

[Since the attack from behind is a feint.]

[Therefore, it's understandable that the Copper Armored One made this decision in the blink of an eye.]

Unfortunately, his strength is still insufficient.

【clatter--】

Sasuke's kunai was pressed against the neck of the copper-clad warrior.

The bronze-clad warrior stood frozen in place.

[His face was filled with disbelief.]

【How is this possible?!】

[It sounds like a long story, but it actually only takes one round.]

[In the stands, Orochimaru stood with his arms crossed, a half-smile playing on his lips.]

"As expected, it was Shisui's Phantom Body Flicker."

He then nodded.

[After receiving a subtle hint from Orochimaru.]

The man in bronze armor slumped down, weakly saying, "I lost."

Not far away, Moonlight and Gale breathed a sigh of relief.

It was so sudden that he didn't even have time to react.

【Uchiha?】

"As expected of a genius... Even I, without proper intelligence, would likely have met my end on the battlefield because of this."

[This year's new recruits... seem quite formidable; we need to be on our toes.]

[Then, the results were decisively announced.]

[“Red Copper Armor Admits Defeat, Uchiha Sasuke Wins!”]

This is the style of combat.

[This directly triggered Hiruzen Sarutobi's reaction.]

He suddenly stood up, his cloudy old eyes filled with apprehension.

['Shunshen... Shisui? ! 』】

【How did Sasuke learn this move?】

[For a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes sharpened.]

However, I quickly calmed myself down and sat back down.

Asma looked at his old father, puzzled, not understanding why he was reacting so strongly.

["Shisui and Itachi had a good relationship... perhaps it's a legacy from that time."]

"Itachi... let's observe for a while longer."

At this moment, the combatants were assigned on the large screen above the dojo.

[Aburame Shino vs. Saku stirrup. 】

Sasuke leaped up, glancing at the Sound Ninja trio opposite him.

The three men also looked at him, their eyes showing apprehension.

Sasuke snorted coldly, then raised his chin.

Kiba arrogantly crossed his arms, mocking the Sound Ninja trio opposite him.

"Please, gentlemen, enter."

[After coughing twice, Hayate Gekko let Shino and Zaku enter.]

"It seems they underestimated us... Zaku, let the Konoha genin witness our power."

"Leave it to me!" Sack leaped down.

A smug smile played on his lips.

Shino, hands still in his pockets, stared blankly at Zaku.

【Om—】

Suddenly.

A buzzing sound rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a large number of parasitic insects swarmed out from behind Shino.

Maple: "Wow~!"

Kaede: "Do the Aburame clan... also deal with these cute insects?"

As the Queen of Insects, Maple is naturally interested in insects.

[Whoosh—]

[The next moment.]

A large number of harmful insects flew into the field.

[As he scattered, Shino's figure appeared amidst the swarm of parasitic insects.]

This scene sent chills down the spines of many girls.

["The second round of selection...begins!"]

At the same time, Hydrangea ran up to Naruto.

"Naruto... Uzumaki, Master... the angel wishes to meet you."