People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

The entire battleground was ablaze with fire and billowing with smoke.

Shikamaru looked at Ishiga, who was at the center of the explosion: "We should have won, right..."

Even the usually unmotivated Shikamaru made thorough preparations and spared no expense in order to win this battle.

When the smoke cleared, the stone pillars surrounding the stone tooth had been destroyed by the explosion.

Stone Tooth's body was as dry and cracked as soil, and blood was constantly seeping out.

The moment the stone pillar was destroyed, Stone Tooth used Hardening Technique again to enhance his body's defensive capabilities.

However, due to the excessive number of explosive tokens, Stone Tooth inevitably suffered severe injuries.

Shi Ya formed hand seals, intending to force himself to launch another attack.

But Shikamaru raised his hand.

I surrender!

Everyone present, including Ishiga, didn't understand why Shikamaru would voluntarily admit defeat when it seemed like he had the upper hand.

Shikamaru smiled bitterly, "I've exhausted my chakra, used up all my ninja tools, and reached my physical limit. I have no way to retaliate anymore. That last move was my final attack."

Chapter 306 Xiang vs. Rock Lee

The first battle of the Chunin Exams ended with Shikamaru admitting defeat.

However, Shikamaru's strategic thinking and overall vision displayed in battle have earned the recognition of all ninjas.

Next up is the second match.

Xiang versus Rock Lee.

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Jiraiya beside him, "Jiraiya, how's Rock Lee's training going?"

Jiraiya proudly declared, "Don't worry, this battle will end soon, and Lee might not necessarily lose."

Hiruzen Sarutobi trusted Jiraiya completely and smiled, saying, "Then I'll wait and see."

Xiao Li looked at Xiang, who seemed harmless, with a serious expression, his whole body tense, and he assumed a fist-like stance.

Xiang also kept a watchful eye on Xiao Li, her right hand resting on the hilt of her knife.

As Genma Shiranui announced the start of the battle, Lee exploded like a powder keg.

"Eight Gates Formation? Fifth Gate, Gate of Blockage? Open!"

Lee's skin turned bright red, his veins bulged, and blue chakra materialized around him.

This was the tactic that Jiraiya and Lee discussed before the battle: to go all out from the start and try to defeat their opponent in a short time.

Before Xiang could even draw her katana, Xiao Li's figure had already appeared in front of her, and his bandaged fist was already smashing down.

Xiang could only use the scabbard to defend herself, but the immense force sent her flying a great distance.

However, Xiao Li was too fast and appeared behind Xiang in an instant.

Li's incredible speed left Xiang with no time to defend herself.

She unleashed all sorts of Konoha taijutsu techniques, such as "Konoha Gale" and "Konoha Whirlwind," on Xiang.

The incense was like a ball, being kicked around in the air.

Ziyuan looked at Xiang in the arena with some concern: "Is Xiang alright?"

Yosuke, who had been observing the battle, explained to Shion, "She's fine for now. Thanks to Kaori's special physique, she can recover from physical damage quickly. I didn't expect that kid named Rock Lee to go all out from the start. As long as Kaori can withstand this wave of attacks, victory will naturally be ours."

The intense physical attacks quickly depleted Xiao Li's body, and some of his muscles had even torn.

Li made a mistake during one of his attack sequences.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiang drew her katana and channeled chakra into the blade.

"Love Breathing? Five-Type? Wavering Love? Chaotic Claws!"

Xiang wielded her katana, which resembled a whip, and unleashed a series of chaotic slashes at the surrounding area, hoping to force Xiao Li back and disrupt his offensive rhythm.

However, as Xiang swung the knife, she realized something was wrong; she couldn't swing it anymore.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Xiang's samurai sword was wrapped in bandages, and even her wrists were wrapped in them.

While in mid-air, Xiao Li suddenly pulled on the bandage, and Xiang flew uncontrollably toward Xiao Li.

"Li Lianhua!"

Xiao Li's powerful blow struck Xiang in the abdomen, causing her to fall.

The incense fell to the ground, creating a large crater.

Xiang couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

Xiao Li's swift attacks left Xiang completely defenseless.

However, despite the severity of the injury, Xiang's Uzumaki clan constitution is rapidly repairing and healing her.

A moment later, Xiang stood up from the ground.

Xiao Li was very serious. He hadn't expected that after opening the fifth gate and using the Inner Lotus, Xiang would still be able to stand up.

Xiao Li is also not in good condition. Because he opened the fifth gate at the beginning and unleashed his full power, a large part of his muscles have been torn, and the excruciating pain is stimulating his nerves.

The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for Xiao Li.

Lee didn't want to lose this battle because his comrades Might Guy, Jiraiya, Tenten, Neji, and others were all watching him.

With conviction in his heart, Xiao Li roared.

"Eight Gates Formation? Sixth Gate, the Gate of View? Open!"

Lee was radiating green chakra.

Jiraiya stared in disbelief at Lee in the arena, because Lee's physical condition was not yet able to fully withstand the side effects of the opening of the sixth gate.

"Tsunade!"

Tsunade understood Jiraiya's meaning and quickly notified the emergency medical team to be ready to enter the scene and provide rescue at any time.

Meanwhile, Might Guy, who was watching the game with Tian Tian in the audience, was also praying that nothing bad would happen to Xiao Li.

Xiang also realized that this was Xiao Li's final and strongest attack.

Not daring to be overconfident, Xiang used the Vajra Lock, intending to bind Xiao Li with chains.

But Xiao Li has already disappeared.

To prevent Xiao Li from suddenly appearing and attacking her again like before, Xiang manipulated the chains to swing erratically around her body.

Furthermore, Xiang gripped the katana tightly with both hands, stopping the supply of chakra to the katana, allowing the blade to regain its hard texture.

They are just waiting for Xiao Li to appear, ready to launch a counterattack at any time.

Just as Xiang Yan was preparing for battle, one of the chains made a 'clink' sound.

Xiang instantly straightened her direction and faced Xiao Li directly.

"Love Breathing? Third Form? Love Cat Shigure!"

And then Xiao Li's attack followed.

"The morning peacock!"

Xiao Li used countless fists, generating flames through friction, to continuously strike the incense. The scattered flames were as dazzling as peacock tail feathers.

Meanwhile, Xiang's cat-loving Shigure was constantly slashing away at the flames to defend against Xiao Li's attacks.

All anyone could see was the clash of blades and flames.

However, in terms of speed, Xiang is still no match for Xiao Li, who has opened six gates, and has already been attacked several times.

As the incense made more and more mistakes, it gradually became unable to hold on.

Xiang gritted her teeth and persevered because Sasuke was still watching her fight.

Since we can't stop it, then we won't stop it!

Xiang decided to fight a desperate battle.

"Love's Breath? Second Form? Regretful Lingering Love!"

Xiang once again transformed her katana into a whip-like flexibility, abandoning defense and swinging the blade to whip directly at Xiao Li.

Xiang and Xiao Li were both struck hard and fell to the ground.

Tsunade hurriedly called out, "Medical team!"

Then he jumped into the arena to check on Xiang and Xiao Li's bodies.

Although Xiang was seriously injured, it was not fatal; she simply collapsed from exhaustion.

Lee's condition was not good. He had a deep, bone-revealing slash wound on his arm, extensive muscle tears throughout his body, and fractures of varying degrees in his hands and legs. If he did not receive proper treatment, his ninja career might very well end.

Tsunade immediately began emergency treatment on Lee.

Just as the medical team was about to carry Xiang away on a stretcher for treatment, they were stopped by Yang Jie who suddenly arrived.

"Leave it to me."

After picking up the unconscious Xiang, Yosuke then looked at Xiao Li, who had also fallen into a coma.

Yosuke greatly admired the child's willpower.

Chapter 307 Sasuke vs. Neji

The third battle of the Joint Chunin Exams.

This battle is the one everyone has been most looking forward to.

Sasuke Uchiha, formerly of Konoha, is now the founder of the Kagerou Village (Village of Blazing Sunfire).

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The Hyuga clan, once ranked as the second largest ninja clan in Konoha, successfully rose to become the number one ninja clan after the Uchiha clan was wiped out in Konoha. Hyuga Neji.

The moment the two appeared on stage, they were greeted with enthusiastic cheers.