Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 354 Sasuke VS Naruto

Ha ha……

Welcome the challenge?

Who dares to challenge you? Looking for a thrill?

Shikamaru rubbed his temples, sighed, and looked at Naruto and the other two.

"We still need to go check on Sakura and Kiba. You two are recovering so quickly, so there's no need to worry too much."

Naruto then asked, "Are they badly injured? I didn't pay much attention that day because I used up too much chakra."

Sasuke replied, "They're badly injured, but since Brother Yun didn't use his abilities to heal them, then Lady Tsunade can probably let them make it to the third exam."

Nodding, Shikamaru waved and said, "We'll be going now."

……

Even after leaving the hospital, Shikamaru was still thinking about the events of the past few days.

Judging solely from his intellect, Shikamaru felt he was no less intelligent than anyone else.

But despite having considered many things, his years of education made him hesitant to draw conclusions.

Commoners, nobles, bandits...

It was such a special graduation assessment, but I've been thinking about it from time to time ever since.

The meaning of what Uzumaki Sora said when Akatsuki declared war is so similar to this story. So, does Brother Yun also agree with that person's ideology?

In fact, Shikamaru was fully able to understand the meaning of that story: nobles are the rotten roots, but also the builders of a certain order.

Without order, there will only be chaos.

So... what will the two strongest people in the world do?

……

Time flew by, and the elimination round of the third exam passed very peacefully.

Both of Team 7's opponents forfeited, and some of the other twelve kids from Konoha also unfortunately ran into each other.

Unfortunately, this factor was actually just Yun's way of eliminating some truly powerless little devils.

The third exam has arrived.

From the stands, Kakashi looked around and asked, "None of the Daimyo of the Five Great Nations are here for the Chunin Exams. That's quite unusual."

Yun smiled and said, "They don't dare to come. From the daimyo prefectures of various countries to Konoha Village, without my protection, they don't even dare to leave the daimyo prefectures now."

After hesitating for a moment, Kakashi finally asked, "Sasuke and Naruto shouldn't be facing my three students, right?"

Yun looked at Kakashi strangely: "Why do you say that? If you run into him, why not just admit defeat?"

These words made Kakashi's eye twitch, and he then looked at a figure not far away.

"Admitting defeat will inevitably hurt them; they're still just kids. But if they don't admit defeat, I worry that the blow will be even greater."

Yun followed his gaze and looked over: "That guy has been hurt by you since he was a child, but he seems to get stronger with each setback. You should be no match for him now."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Don't worry, Hinata will have a bye. Sasuke and Naruto will fight, and the winner will face Hinata."

These words clearly relieved Kakashi, and a short while later, the list of duels hanging high indeed showed what Yun had said.

"The second test has been a good assessment of them. In the third test, we need to show these guys the true strength of Class 7."

"A one-sided match is meaningless, and those genin aren't stupid; they all forfeit without even participating. If we don't let them fight, they'll have to forfeit even if they're facing their own village's opponents."

As Yun spoke, she looked out of the examination room.

They've all basically given in and come to understand something.

In that case, sacrificing oneself is their best option.

……

Meanwhile, near the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Earth.

Under the illusionary technique, the Akatsuki meeting began.

"Have we arrived at our destination?"

Pain's voice rang out.

"We've arrived and are ready to move in at any time."

"Hehehe... These defenseless idiots again, killing them is so boring!"

"They're all so fat, even the evil god probably wouldn't like these as sacrifices."

"We've arrived at the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Water. Security is tight, but we should be fine."

"That brat who's the One-Tailed Jinchuriki isn't here. I wanted to let him see my art again, but it seems like that'll have to wait until next time."

……

Pain looked at the phantoms of the group and said, "Don't be careless. Although Uchiha Kumo won't go to your area, it's certain that the various villages will come to your aid."

Uzumaki Sora, who had been silent all along, raised his head slightly: "I am in charge of the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire, and I will be the first to make a move."

At this point, Uzumaki Sora chuckled: "Hidan, Deidara, if you two can't resist making a move beforehand, then don't blame me if you lure Uchiha Kumo to your place."

Uh!

Hidan, who hadn't taken it seriously at first, froze in place. Deidara, standing to the side, waved his hand and said, "Let them go. We're not stupid. If that terrifying guy comes after us first, Sasori and I can't handle it."

Despite his arrogance, he was still quite self-aware of the two most powerful forces in the world.

Even the art of self-destruction probably couldn't harm these two monsters.

At this moment, Vortex Sora's voice rang out again.

"Most of you are rogue ninja from various villages. Kakuzu even witnessed the three Shinobi World Wars and experienced betrayal from his own village."

"We may indeed be the antithesis of the world, but our goal is to bring true peace to the world."

"While the corrupt aristocratic class must be eradicated, the world still needs order before that can be achieved."

"We don't have the resources to manage the five great nations. Eliminating the aristocratic class might bring even greater disaster. Therefore..."

Uzumaki Sora looked at Hidan and Deidara: "Don't get carried away and kill the people you've already colluded with, or I'll be angry."

Under his gaze, Hidan inexplicably recalled that threat from a long time ago.

The thought of sewing a head onto a dog's body and then throwing it into a dog pen that is already starving and thirsty is chilling.

Deidara, who was standing to the side, shuddered and then quickly nodded ingratiatingly.

"Wait for my instructions."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom of Vortex Sky vanished from the spot.

One by one, the members withdrew, leaving only Juzo Biwa at the end, who looked at Pain.

"Should Kirigakure...continue its cleanup?"

Pain looked over, and after a long pause, said, "Don't do anything unnecessary. The gears of fate in this world have already begun to turn, and no one can stop the arrival of true peace. You experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War; you should understand the will of Akatsuki."

Pipa Shizang remained rooted to the spot, showing no sign of retreating.

Given Nagato's past personality, he would have already become angry by now.

but now……

"The Hidden Mist Village has been largely cleared out. The Fifth Mizukage was a very wise man. The Akatsuki organization wanted to bring peace to the world, not slaughter."

"The towering tree is full of vitality, but its roots have long been rotten. Our job is to remove these rotten roots."

Before Pipa Juzo could withdraw, the Heavenly Dao ended the technique.

……

Konoha had already completed three matches by this time.

The fourth match was between Sasuke and Naruto.

"I'm really looking forward to it..."

"Hahaha! Kakashi, are you also looking forward to this passionate showdown between them, a clash of youthful energy?"

Kai exclaimed excitedly, "The strongest Team 7, the two strongest individuals! Even though they're teammates, giving it your all is what youth is all about!"

Kakashi's eye twitched, then he looked at Yun beside him: "They're both your students, who do you think will win?"

Yun smiled and replied, "If they really go all out, Naruto will win. The Nine-Tails alone is not the same as the Nine-Tails that exists inside a Jinchuriki."

"Even the genjutsu of the Mangekyou Sharingan isn't very effective against a true Jinchuriki. Sasuke's Mangekyou Sharingan's most fatal weakness is its ocular power."

Kakashi nodded upon hearing this.

Sasuke has great talent, and with his Mangekyou Sharingan, his power can be said to have surpassed that of an ordinary Jonin.

However, against Naruto, given that genjutsu is a natural counter, he doesn't have much of a chance of winning.

but……

"Naruto might not use the Nine-Tails' power. Apart from breaking the genjutsu, he might not borrow the Nine-Tails' chakra."

"Um?"

Akai, standing to the side, was somewhat puzzled: "Isn't it disrespectful to the opponent not to give it your all?"

Yun replied, "Naruto knows that Sasuke doesn't want to accept Itachi's eyes, so he wants fairness. After all, Sasuke once aimed to become Hokage, so Naruto will make this choice."

……

From the stands.

The two people who arrived in an instant smiled at each other.

"It seems Brother Yun did just that, but it's a good thing to put Hinata aside for now."

"Hinata's power... it's hard to say whether the two of us can beat her."

The two then looked at each other and smiled.

"Naruto, I had the privilege of witnessing your full power during the genjutsu in the graduation exam. So... I know very well that I'm no match for you."

Sasuke looked directly at Naruto as he spoke, "But... please don't hold back. Although I'm tempted to give up, deep down I still want to have a real fight with you, Naruto..."

Naruto shook his head and replied directly, "No, I won't use the Nine-Tails' power in this match. Your feeling is probably an illusion, an illusion stemming from Indra's chakra."

"Although I'd love to go all out, that'll have to wait until your eyes reach the next level. Otherwise, it wouldn't be fair to me."

Sasuke sighed helplessly.

Just like his brother said before, everything was working to get him to accept those eyes.

But...those are my brother's eyes...

"Hey! Are you guys done chatting?"

The proctor had just interjected when two streams of chakra suddenly converged on him.

"Whoosh..."

"Cough cough cough!"

Under pressure, the special jonin coughed: "Um... everyone is waiting, Lord Kumo and Lord Hokage, as well as representatives from various villages."

The two nodded and then formed a pair of opposing hand seals.

"Whoosh!"

In a flash, the instructor ninja slipped away.

Two monsters, capable of such a feat simply by suppressing chakra, and both of them are only genin who graduated less than a year ago.

Just outrageous!

He was completely useless in this duel. Even if something unexpected happened, it would be Lord Yun on the stage who would intervene. He was just a figurehead.

After walking far away, and just as I finished thinking, the two people below the stage disappeared from sight.

Instantaneous movement technique?

So fast?

……

"Bang!"

The kunai and the short sword collided, sparks flew, and the two separated instantly.

With perfect understanding, the two began their physical combat duel first.

Using the momentum of their instantaneous movements, the two fought fiercely, evenly matched for a time.

However, very quickly, the moment the kunai passed by, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan gave Sasuke an opportunity.

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

The lightning chakra increased Sasuke's speed again. After dodging the kunai, he kicked Naruto upwards with a powerful kick.

After one strike, the contest of physical skills ended.

Sasuke had a slight advantage thanks to the insight of his Mangekyou Sharingan, which was also influenced by the lightning chakra.

Naruto stepped back and wiped the blood from his mouth: "It seems you've put in a lot of effort in taijutsu since that duel with Rock Lee..."

Sasuke smiled and replied, "It's an advantage I got from these eyes, but why not use your signature Shadow Clone Technique?"

Naruto: "You're too familiar with the Shadow Clone Technique. But... I'll still use it."

The next moment, Naruto formed hand seals.

"Bang!"

In an instant, after the smoke cleared, more than a dozen Narutos appeared, each of them forming a Rasengan in their hands.

This scene made Sasuke's eyelids twitch.

So, the idea of ​​using multiple shadow clones to create multiple attacks based on the amount of chakra is simply outrageous!

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

Lightning enveloped his entire body, and although he was used to the numbness and pain, Sasuke still grimaced slightly.

"Whoosh!"

With a sudden thrust, Naruto's shadow clones couldn't keep up with the speed.

"Bang!"

After the first shadow clone was attacked, Naruto realized that he couldn't defeat Sasuke with just shadow clones and Rasengan.

"You were careless."

The sudden sound behind him startled Naruto. He was about to retreat when the Mangekyou Sharingan appeared in his eyes.

"Illusion?"

"Bang!"

Naruto, who was hiding at the back, turned into smoke, while Sasuke, who was still in front and seemed to have exhausted his strength and lost his lightning, also turned into smoke.

The three remaining Narutos nearby spoke at the same time: "The one hiding at the back might not be the real body. I'm not that stupid. You really know how to take advantage of my distraction while I'm setting up shadow clones!"

Sasuke sighed, "I knew it wouldn't be that simple. From now on, we have to get serious. Naruto, use your Sage Mode!"

……

In the stands.

Guy nodded repeatedly: "Your taijutsu has improved a lot. You truly deserve to be called a genius of the Uchiha clan."

Yun replied, "His path isn't in physical skills, but mastery is still necessary. That time Little Li beat him up, it really spurred him on."

Kakashi, standing to the side, shook his head slightly: "The two haven't even started their real battle yet; so far, it's just a test. Although Sasuke seized an opportunity, it was rendered useless because of Naruto's caution."

……

(End of this chapter)