Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

The next day, at the venue for the finals.

"It's really lively... People from all the wealthy corporations in the ninja world have come."

Hei Tu looked around the venue. Yesterday, only representatives came, but today, with the finals approaching, everyone had come in person.

Chojuro, standing nearby, echoed, "Everyone in the Land of Water who's even remotely wealthy has come. The sheer frenzy over a single spot... lifespan is something that's always been a major concern, from ancient times to the present."

Gaara didn't speak, but his gaze swept across the entire venue, finally settling on Uchiha Un, who was already seated not far away.

The longevity technology released by Konoha's research department is something only this person can decide.

The tremendous changes in the ninja world over the past decade or so have all been brought about by his efforts.

And those present were mostly people who had amassed great wealth through reforms over the past decade or so.

At that time, the Daimyo Prefecture had become a parasite hindering the progress of the ninja world, so it was destroyed.

Now... Konoha wants to gradually and peacefully complete its strategic plan to unify the ninja world, and the amount of money needed is enormous.

So... a lifespan of only twenty years, yet able to repeatedly amass wealth, that's quite a thoughtful plan.

"Lord Fengying."

Kurotsuchi looked at Gaara: "Is she worried about the examinees from her own village? I'm really envious. In the end, it turned into a showdown between Sunagakure and Konoha. I'm already looking forward to it."

Chojuro clenched his fist: "I must give them a good training session when we get back this time. They've been too embarrassing."

Naruto smiled and waved his hand: "Being too strict will backfire. Let's see how hard they work in the end."

Mabuyi remained silent, her expression indifferent, her gaze fixed unfocused on the center of the hall.

The village's instructions to her were to wait, but now the Joint Chunin Exams were almost over, and she still had no idea what she was waiting for.

If they can't wait until the Chunin Exams are over and the first trade of twenty years of lifespan is successful, then the village's plan will be in vain!

But even if we take action, how can we do it?

What else are we waiting for?

……

At the Huichang Center, all six participating children had already arrived.

The names of all the participating candidates were displayed on the big screen, and Lee Rock also invited both sides to enter the venue.

"Yesterday, the Fifth Hokage's son gave me a wonderful surprise, and I hope it will be the same today. Son who bears the title of strongest, you will be my second target!"

As soon as Shinki entered, he focused his attention on Yu.

However, after being severely disciplined by her father, Yu felt her eyes twitching involuntarily.

"Can you stop being so childish? All you do is use titles like 'Father' all the time. I think you're completely obsessed."

At this moment, Yako spoke up: "The glory of our parents has always belonged to them. There may be pressure, but you shouldn't restrict yourself like this."

"I think no one wants to live under their parents' protection forever. The only person we can always surpass is ourselves."

Standing next to Shin-ki, Lan-lu shook her head slightly: "I always remember that time when I was a child, when I heard that adult's speech on the big screen. One of the sentences was: 'Your position determines your attitude.'"

"You were born in Konoha, the pride of heaven, so naturally your stance is different from ours. Similarly, I'm very interested to see just how powerful the Eight Gates, considered the strongest taijutsu in the ninja world, really is!"

At that moment, Xiao Li's voice also appeared at the opportune time.

"start!"

……

"Whoosh."

A green figure flashed by, and when it reappeared, it was already close to Lan Luo.

"Bang!"

With his arms outstretched in defense, Lan Luo looked at Yu and said, "You opened two gates in an instant. You really did inherit that talent in physical combat."

Yu frowned, then landed and swept his arm across the ground, launching a preemptive attack.

However, Lan Luo also activated his secret technique at this moment: the Seven-Day Breathing Technique.

The increased lung capacity brings a large amount of oxygen into the body, and the heart beats much faster than normal at this moment.

For a moment, the two pushed their speed and strength to the limit in close combat. To the average person in the venue, all they could see were the constantly flashing figures and the sounds of their collisions.

At this speed...

Shinki's expression was rather unpleasant.

Originally, Uchiha Yu was his opponent, but now it seems that speed alone will require him to bring his control of the iron sand to its limit.

"boom!"

The next moment, iron sand formed a semi-circular shield, blocking several kunai from entering.

"What are you looking at?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure approached and pierced through the iron sand with a single palm strike.

However, before Sarada could charge forward, the iron sand gathered around her once again.

Shinki looked at her: "So in your tactics, I'm your opponent? Well... that's where your good luck ends."

The next moment, the iron sand surged forth.

Layer upon layer leaped up, forming a sharp spiral, and stabbed towards Sarada.

The Sharingan with two tomoe already possesses dynamic vision, allowing it to predict every approaching attack.

Despite their prolonged and unsuccessful attack, Shinki did not give up.

After a while, the iron sand was recovered.

"The Sharingan... So Lanluo was right, you are all chosen ones, how could you possibly understand our hearts?"

"As a son, the person my father has always been thinking about has naturally become my goal."

"Uchiha Sarada... can you dodge the attack below? Even with the Sharingan."

As soon as he finished speaking, countless iron sands condensed and took shape, just like when he fought Boruto, with thousands of them floating in mid-air.

At this moment, Sarada also sensed that something was wrong with her body.

magnetic?!

"Did you notice? But it's too late now."

Shinki indifferently raised his hand: "Iron sand is extremely small, like a grain of dust in the desert, and few people would notice it. As someone who can manipulate iron sand, I can naturally infiltrate it into your body."

"Yes, your chakra is beyond my control, but its magnetism remains, doesn't it?"

"Can you dodge this attack?"

As soon as she finished speaking, thousands of books shot towards Sarada at lightning speed in mid-air, like birds returning to their cages. The magnetic attraction made Sarada realize that this attack could not be dodged.

Naruto looked a little nervous in the stands.

On the other side, Sakura's grip on Sasuke's hand tightened.

Sasuke chuckled and patted Sakura's hand. "Don't worry, Sarada won't lose so easily. My daughter is a genius too!"

at the same time.

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

Like the chirping of thousands of birds, a bolt of lightning formed on Sarada's right hand.

Kakashi and some of the Jonin from Konoha who were watching the match recognized the Lightning Release ninjutsu: Chidori.

However, Chidori alone was not enough to resolve the crisis at this moment. The lightning on her right hand continued to spread, and soon covered Sarada's entire body.

Upon seeing this, Mabuyi in the stands stood up instantly.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode?!

No, it's not the same.

It's just a similar technique.

Shikamaru glanced at Mabui. He was too lazy to explain, but it wasn't appropriate to look down on her in this situation.

He then explained, "The original form of this technique was the Lightning Blade, which Konoha ninjas once used to cut through lightning. However, due to its immense power, it couldn't change direction mid-journey, nor could it cover the entire body like it does now."

"Later, a certain amount of its power was weakened, which led to the formation of the Chidori Lightning Release ninjutsu. After working on the adjustable intensity of the lightning, it became the technique it is today."

With a simple explanation, all the figures understood the development process of this technique.

As for stealing the Cloud Village's Lightning Release Chakra Mode, they completely forgot about it.

And at this moment...

With the magnetism in her body eliminated and her cell activity greatly enhanced, Sarada rushed directly to Shinki's side.

"ah!!"

With a roar, he threw a punch.

"boom!!"

The hastily defended iron shot was shattered in one strike, but it did buy them a breath of time.

Iron sand enveloped Shinki's fist, and taking advantage of Sarada's sudden charge being blocked, he punched her directly in the abdomen.

"Whoosh!"

A figure flashed past, and the punch that was already aimed at Sarada's abdomen missed its mark.

Yako threw Sarada down, then stretched out her hand and struck with an empty palm, knocking away the oncoming wind release.

"Your chakra is running low. Be careful, I can't always keep track of your condition."

Sarada stood up and nodded. "I was a bit too hasty. The opportunity just now was perfect, so I didn't think too much about it. But that guy named Lanluo really surprised Shikadai..."

Meanwhile, with both sides deliberately dividing the battlefield, the battle on the other side had already reached a fever pitch.

Uchiha Yu, who has opened the fifth gate of the Eight Gates, and Lanluo, who has already opened the third level of the Seven Heavens Breathing Technique, each collision between them represents the limit of speed and power.

At this moment, the air beneath their feet formed steps that they could step on.

"Bang!"

"boom!!"

After several more collisions, Lan Luo, who had blocked the attacks with his elbows, was completely red, and the heat from the evaporating sweat formed a layer of crimson light.

"The Eight Gates Formation truly lives up to its reputation as the strongest taijutsu. But can you still open more gates? Such a technique must be putting a huge strain on your body, right?"

As soon as Lan Luo finished speaking, he seized the opportunity to grab Yu's ankle and throw him away.

"All warfare is based on deception."

Yu, who was embedded in the wall, struggled out and rubbed her junior, but felt no pain.

This scene startled Lan Luo, who then said, "It seems you inherited the strength of the body... Only in this way can you withstand the power generated after the Eight Gates are opened."

Yu glanced at Sarada on the other side of the venue, her expression somewhat helpless.

No one knows if the opponent has any hidden strength. This guy named Lan Luo's physical skills are indeed comparable to the Eight Gates Formation.

Five gates... that's not enough.

However, it seems that the power within my body has also awakened considerably.

Let's give it a try and see if we can achieve our goal.

"Don't die, you bastard. The Chunin Exams aren't a life-or-death struggle, and I didn't think you should use this kind of power."

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful force suddenly erupted within his body.

Sweat evaporates, forming blue vapor that surrounds the body.

Under the tearing force, Uchiha Yu withdrew his fist and looked at Lan Luo opposite him: "Mr. Guy said that the Eight Gates is a power to protect the village and friends and comrades, but right now, I don't want to see my friends get hurt."

His calm voice contained a deep conviction.

"boom!"

With a single punch, the explosive speed compressed the air, creating a force as powerful as a tiger.

Seeing the attack coming at him, Lan Luo knew he couldn't withstand it in just a split second.

But avoid it?

The thought had barely formed when it was immediately met with an attack.

In the last moments before he lost consciousness, he heard the referee calling for the medical team.

……

After being rescued by Yako, Sarada changed her previous aggressive attitude, stalling for time and constantly harassing Shinki, preventing him from finding an opportunity to attack Yako.

However, the variability of the iron sand caused her to lose focus, and after being hit, blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

This indicates internal organ damage.

If things continue like this, this area might become a breakthrough point for us.

You have to give it a try before you leave!

Lightning gathered on his arm, this time not needing to cover his entire body. The power of Chidori was increased to the extreme, and his Sharingan with two tomoe stared intently at his opponent.

"With your chakra, this is the final blow. So... you want to pierce my defense head-on."

Shin-hei waved his hand, and the iron sand gathered together.

He was not careless, because the penetrating power of the lightning chakra gathered in the opponent's hand, accompanied by the bird's chirping, was self-evident.

Sarada didn't speak; the lightning chakra in her arm stimulated the activity of her body's cells.

"Whoosh!"

"boom!!"

The next moment, two spiral-shaped sharp objects formed from iron sand collided with each other.

The lightning flashed and roared, shattering the iron sand layer by layer, but the iron sand still managed to withstand the attack.

"You're strong, but that's where it ends."

As soon as Shinki finished speaking, a loud bang pulled him away from the battlefield.

Lan Luo... he actually lost?

"Whoosh!"

A blue figure appeared and kicked down before Iron Sand could return to defend.

Shinki was knocked away.

"Where are you looking? You chuunibyou (delusional) kid."

Shinki, who had just flown out, frowned, but then another voice appeared.

"Don't look around during the fight!"

With no other special abilities, Yako suddenly appeared after breaking free from her battle with Yoto, and reached out to touch Shinki.

With a single, decisive strike, the Bagua Palm technique, which blocks the meridians, follows closely behind.

In an instant, the iron sand fell, and the victory was secured!

Shinki, who had fallen to the ground, was helped up by Yoto after he conceded defeat. Facing the feathers surrounded by blue steam, she knew very well that she had no chance of winning.

In fact, if she hadn't known last night that the special kunai was equivalent to coordinates, she wouldn't have been able to hold onto Yako until now.

Struggling to her feet, Shinki looked at the three people in front of her: "You... are very strong. But next time..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yu interrupted him: "You can talk about any cringey remarks after this is over. If I keep dragging this out, I won't be able to compete for first place."

……

(End of this chapter)