Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 471 Is it really okay for you to brag so much?

The center stand of the venue.

Gaara hesitated for a moment before finally asking, "Hokage, it seems this child truly didn't inherit that person's power... or is he still hiding his talent?"

Naruto shook his head slightly: "I really don't know."

Hei Tu smiled and said, "If this kid still can't figure out the problem, then I'm afraid he'll lose."

Chojuro looked at Gaara: "The child that Lord Kazekage brought this time, it seems we should have high hopes for the semi-finals."

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful burst of chakra erupted in the hall.

In an instant, everyone, including the four shadows and Mabui, turned their gazes in that direction.

……

One minute ago, in the competition venue.

"I think I've figured out what's going on with you."

Uchiha Yu sheathed his short sword and looked at Araya, who was wearing a mask.

"From beginning to end, you only used taijutsu. There were several opportunities, but you didn't use ninjutsu to keep up, and you didn't say a word."

"Furthermore... my wire has a matte finish, making it difficult to detect at close range. And you didn't make any very obvious observation movements during this process."

"In taijutsu combat, every movement you make seems perfectly timed. At first, I thought it was a secret technique of Sunagakure, utilizing wind perception or something else..."

"But in the end I found that it wasn't like that. Your actions weren't a response after sensing the opponent, but rather more like having a third-person perspective, being able to react from an outsider's point of view."

"Considering all of the above, and the renowned puppetry of Sunagakure, it's not that you don't want to speak, but rather that Sunagakure's technology hasn't reached the level of Konoha, making it impossible for puppets to perfectly mimic voices. The answer is self-evident... a puppeteer."

The moment the words left his mouth, the puppet controlled by Araya suddenly rushed over.

Clearly, Yu's words had made him panic to some extent.

Dodging the attack, Yu retreated and half-crouched on the ground: "Just as you predicted, I also have a trump card that I haven't used yet. However... it will probably disappoint you."

"But... it is through repeatedly pushing my own limits that I have obtained the power that truly belongs to me."

"Open the door! Close the door! Open!"

In an instant, a violent burst of chakra erupted within him, and a green halo formed around his body.

"Your real body never entered the venue in the first place, so when your puppet was destroyed, you failed."

"It's a pity I don't know how to use a chakra scalpel. Dad always says that these things are meaningless to me. If I did, your tricky methods would make you an easy target."

"I'm going to...begin!"

"boom!"

The next moment, the ground cracked open.

Yu's figure suddenly attacked at an extremely fast speed.

Araya parried the forward slash with his longsword, but missed completely.

"Where are you looking?"

A familiar voice rang out, and Yu suddenly appeared behind him, kicking out.

"Bang!"

In an instant, Araya's puppet flew out horizontally, its parts shattering off.

However, Yu didn't wait for him to stop. During the action, the third gate of life opened directly, and he followed closely after his speed exploded again.

"Too slow."

With a slash, he sent the opponent crashing down from mid-air to the ground.

"boom!"

In an instant, even the puppet's two eyeballs popped out, and its limbs were shattered and it lay limp to the side.

With just two strikes, a puppet was shattered.

Uchiha Yu, who had opened three of the Eight Gates, did not collapse to the ground immediately after closing them.

Clearly, opening three doors is not his limit.

"Uchiha Yu wins!"

Xiao Li smiled and gave Yu a thumbs up.

Apart from Teacher Kai, no one knew better than him the child's talent in the Eight Gates Formation, nor did anyone know better the extent of his hard work.

This power was not inherited from his father, but rather the power he gained by repeatedly pushing his own limits.

……

In the stands, Shikamaru, standing behind Naruto, pursed his lips.

He then looked at his brother-in-law: "Lord Kazekage, it seems the rules for the Chunin Exams will need to be changed from now on. They didn't even enter the arena, fighting as puppets while observing from a high vantage point to gain an absolute view."

Gaara was silent for a moment, then finally explained, "That child, like Lee's child, will develop a fear of being watched by too many people. But as long as it's within the rules, we can plan, right?"

Kurotsuchi laughed and said, "This is also a tactic. Selecting Chunin isn't just about strength. Of course, if strength can sweep through, then disregard what I said."

On the other side, Mabui spoke up, "It seems that this Chunin Exams didn't fully reveal this child's power... The Eight Gates, I wonder how many gates he can open now."

Naruto remained the same as always, waving his hand and replying, "Don't look at me, I really don't know anything."

……

"Yu!!! I'll make you something delicious when we get home! You're the best!!"

The cheers from his mother in the stands brought a smile to Uchiha Yu's face, but what truly made him happy was a thumbs-up gesture from his father.

This is an affirmation from my father, acknowledging my efforts over the past year.

No one knows how much pressure it would be to have the strongest father in the ninja world. Especially when the Sharingan has not yet been awakened, the doubts coming from all sides can be devastating.

But now, it seems he has found another path, another path that will be recognized under the name of Uchiha Yu.

……

The knockout stage is over, and the semi-finals will follow immediately.

With the Konoha Medical Department and the First Research Department on standby at all times, all candidates were able to recover their condition in a short period of time.

As for those that cannot be fully recovered, there's nothing that can be done. After all, sometimes luck is also a reflection of ability.

In the rest room of Sunagakure.

Shinki looked at Araya, who had returned: "Don't be too discouraged. That guy was one of my targets."

Yoruichi chimed in, "With that kind of speed and power, it's normal for the puppet to be unable to withstand it. Don't worry, Sunagakure will definitely be number one in the end!"

She then looked at Lanluo on the other side and asked, "If your Seven-Day Breathing Technique were to face this guy, would you have a chance of winning?"

Lan Luo shook his head slightly: "I don't know. Because even after the Eight Gates were opened three times, the opponent was still in good condition. Under such circumstances, it's obvious that the opponent's strength is far more than just the three gates."

"Furthermore... this is merely the power he has displayed. He is the son of that great man; surely no one would doubt that he has hidden trump cards up his sleeve?"

Shinki's eyes were filled with determination: "Even so, I will do my best, because Father is watching me."

……

The lounge in Konoha.

As soon as Yu entered, he was surrounded by two teammates.

"You actually had such a powerful trump card up your sleeve! Do you have any more? Tell me about them."

Boruto leaned closer with a sly look on his face.

Yu reached out and pressed her hand against his face, pushing him away. But in that instant, she discovered something different.

Seeing that he was stunned, Boruto asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Yu smiled and looked at his abdomen: "It's nothing. I just feel like my eyesight is really good today, and I can see things much more clearly."

Sarada, who was standing nearby, looked over and asked, "You've awakened the Sharingan?"

Yu: "No. I could see it suddenly, but I can't see it now. Maybe... Dad really wasn't lying to me."

On the other side, Yako didn't speak at this moment, but her eyes had already activated the Byakugan.

Just a moment ago, she could feel a chilling power within Yu's body.

It's hard to describe that feeling; it's like you're inherently inferior at some level.

But even Uncle Yun never felt this way.

No... perhaps it should be said that Uncle Yun is better able to control his power and not make those around him feel fear.

At this time, the first match of the semi-finals also began.

In the first match, Yako faced off against a genin from Kumogakure, and in the second match, Shikadai faced off against Ranra from Sunagakure.

After watching the two matches, those who haven't started yet can't help but sigh that sometimes luck can determine a lot of things.

The Cloud Village genin who faced off against Yako was lucky enough to encounter a mediocre Iwa Village genin in the elimination rounds. Lightning Release countered Earth Release to some extent, and he won by luck.

But his good fortune was clearly prepared for Yako.

The first match of the semifinals ended even faster than the knockout stage.

This scene also made Mabuyi in the stands look ugly. Although she had the intention of showing weakness, she still felt embarrassed by how easily it was done.

Chojuro, standing to the side, chuckled and said, "Although I hate to admit it, it seems that the final will probably be a showdown between Konoha and Sunagakure."

Those present were all renowned ninjas, and the examinees on the field, having watched from the first round until now, could generally still be identified as roughly the top few.

Gaara: "Ranra's Seven-Day Breathing Technique was inherited from his father, and I am now looking forward to the result of his clash with the Eight Gates."

Naruto looked at Gaara: "Although I really don't know how many gates Yu can open at his limit, judging from what just happened, I'm afraid five gates is the minimum."

Heitu looked over: "Seven-Day Breathing Technique... that child is also a practitioner of pure physical techniques. It seems to be increasing lung capacity exponentially and accelerating blood circulation in the body to achieve a dramatic increase in strength and speed."

"But such physical techniques put too much strain on the heart. If the body's strength can't keep up, there's a possibility of breaking a bone while throwing a punch."

Gaara nodded, then looked at Shikamaru behind him: "I heard that Konoha's medical department, the best in the ninja world, has received technical support from Research Department 1 and Research Department 2?"

Shikamaru: (_)

So this is the reason you let that little guy run rampant?

Seriously... speechless!

As the organizer, Konoha naturally needs to assume medical responsibility.

Soon, the semi-finals continued in the venue.

Third match: Boruto vs. Shinki!

Seeing the display on the screen, Chojuro smiled and said, "The Hokage's son versus the Kazekage's adopted son, this match is going to be interesting."

Gaara: "Shinki has his own path. After me, I hope he can continue to move forward with the lives of all the people of the Land of Wind as his guiding principle."

Upon hearing this, Naruto looked over, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "I promise you."

For the first time, Gaara smiled.

……

At this moment, in the meeting hall.

Shinki, dressed in a black coat, slowly walked into the venue and looked at Boruto in front of him, saying, "It seems that things are developing just as I expected. Before I can fight Uchiha Yu, I will be able to defeat you first."

Boruto's lips twitched slightly: "How come you're so used to bragging so casually without blushing? Why don't you... teach me?"

Shinki shook his head slightly: "If your kind of sealless ninjutsu, which can disappear midway, could have been hidden until now, then there is a very high probability that I would have fallen for it, and I never deny that."

"But if you reveal this trump card during the second exam, then I will definitely be on guard."

Boruto chuckled: "I think you've really nailed that boast, it's the best in the ninja world."

At this moment, Xiao Li announced the start of the competition.

The moment the words left his mouth, three shuriken were flung out.

"Such probing attacks are meaningless to me."

The iron sand coalesced and slammed into the sword in his hand like a wave.

However, the next moment, lightning gathered on the steel wire binding the shuriken, and sparks of electricity erupted around the shuriken, attempting to destroy the magnetism attached to the iron sand.

"The idea is good, but it's not enough."

The faintly dissipating iron sand coalesced again, and with a single blow, it knocked away the shuriken that had exhausted its lightning.

Then the iron sand dispersed, like strands of senbon rushing towards Boruto.

"puff!"

A burst of white smoke erupted, and a tiny, granular Rasengan suddenly appeared behind Shinki.

"Bang!"

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

The wind blades kept tearing through the shield formed by the iron sand, and at that moment, another miniature Rasengan suddenly appeared from another direction.

"Whoosh!"

The iron sand covered everything, just like Gaara's absolute defense back then, blocking all attacks.

"I told you, if you had kept this kind of unskilled ninjutsu hidden until now, I might have been caught off guard and fallen into your trap. But now... do you think I'll give you another chance?"

Shinji didn't move an inch, but as soon as he finished speaking, the iron sand suddenly formed two giant hands, which directly shattered all the miniature Rasengans with a single slap.

The next moment, the giant hand clenched into a fist and slammed down towards Boruto.

"puff!"

Another puff of white smoke appeared. Shinki frowned. When did this happen?

If the initial shadow clones were created by forming hand seals during a flash of lightning, then now...

"boom!!"

Another giant hand blocked Boruto, then withdrew and retreated in the next moment.

Another surprise attack failed, and Boruto said helplessly, "It really is like a tortoise shell..."

Shinki: "No, it will be over soon. The moment you came into close contact with my iron sand, it already meant it was almost over."

Boruto frowned: "What are you talking about that I don't understand? Are you bragging again?"

……

(End of this chapter)