Naruto: My Chat Group Spans History.

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When the two stepped back into the arena, the ground, which had been ravaged by the battle, was completely restored, with no trace of the previous match remaining.

"Hey, Sasuke, you seem to be adapting pretty quickly."

An unexpected figure came into view in the spectator area.

Sasuke Uchiha sat there quietly, with Sakura Haruno and Karin smiling and chatting beside him. A warm and harmonious atmosphere flowed between the three of them.

"It's all thanks to you."

Sasuke responded to the other party's slightly provocative words with a disdainful look.

"Oh well, this was bound to happen sooner or later anyway, I just gave it a little push."

As she spoke, Shinomiya Yuzuki revealed a sly smile, "In the end, you should be grateful."

"Grateful?" Sasuke gave him the middle finger. "When the finals come, Naruto and I will repay this 'kindness' properly."

In response to this, Yuzuki simply smiled faintly, "Then let's wait and see."

He then turned to Naruto and instructed him, "It's time for you to show your strength, but remember to be careful."

It would be hilarious if Naruto, with his current power, could kill Tsuchido Mu with a single slap.

Naruto clenched his fist and nodded, saying, "I will."

Naruto Uzumaki strode towards the center of the arena.

As her figure receded into the distance, Shinomiya Yuuki casually found a place to sit down.

Then, like Doraemon, he pulled a silent camera out of his pocket and began snapping photos of Sasuke and his two companions getting along harmoniously.

This made Sasuke Uchiha feel a little awkward.

He abruptly turned his head to stare at the latter, and questioned him in a low voice:

"What are you up to now?"

Upon hearing this, Youyue put away her camera and met the suspicious gaze, but a relaxed and cheerful smile still lingered on her lips.

"No, it's just taking a few commemorative photos to remember the occasion."

"Is it really that simple? I have a feeling you're up to something else."

Although he expressed disbelief verbally, his eyes still revealed a hint of wariness.

"Do you think I'm only capable of doing this kind of thing?" Shinomiya Yuzuki complained, clutching her chest.

Sasuke's lips twitched. "No need for questions, that's just who you are."

"Damn, you figured it out."

Just as the two were arguing, Sakura quietly tugged at the edge of the black coat and whispered a reminder:

"Sasuke, the next match is about to begin."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke withdrew his attention and prepared to focus entirely on the upcoming battle.

Before parting, he added, "Don't forget to print out a set of these photos for me when you leave."

Having received the promise, their gazes then turned to the area below where a fierce battle was about to unfold.

The two participants are already standing at their respective starting positions, ready to go.

After exchanging the symbolic gestures of mutual respect, it foreshadows the clash and test of their skills that will take place in the next few minutes.

"I heard you're a friend of Boss Youyue?"

With a hint of interest and a probing tone, Tsuchidō Mu broke the silence first, his tone revealing a subtle respect.

"Ah...you know him too?" Naruto's expression instantly became much more lively, as if he had found a way to start the conversation.

"I guess I could be considered a junior member."

"For his sake, I promise I won't be too rough," Tsuchidō said calmly but with confidence.

"Okay... I'll try to be gentler."

After a slightly awkward reply, their brief exchange ended before referee Gekko Hayate appeared and interrupted their conversation.

"Are you all ready? Then—"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze instantly, followed by a whooshing sound.

"The match begins now!"

Earth Release: Earth and Stone Palm!

Tutang made his move instantly!

He suddenly plunged his palm into the ground, forcibly pulling away the soil and gravel from the surface, which quickly coalesced in his hand into a gigantic petrified hand.

With a powerful push off the ground, Tsuchido Mu's figure shot down like an arrow, carrying a massive earthen palm that slammed down on Naruto!

At the critical moment, Naruto leaped lightly, his nimble figure bouncing twice in the air, instantly crossing the entire dueling arena and landing steadily on the other side.

The giant hand of earth and stone, having missed its target, could only slam angrily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"The Instantaneous Movement Technique is so fast."

Tutang glanced back in surprise, inwardly marveling.

It was truly remarkable that his opponent was able to escape such a great distance just before his attack hit.

"Try this trick of mine again!"

A slight upturn of the corners of his mouth

Not to be outdone, Tutang launched another offensive.

I thought my opponent was just an ordinary character, but it seems I need to take this more seriously; that's what makes a battle interesting.

"Earth Release: Earth and Stone Connecting Bamboo Shoots!"

He clasped his hands together, then slammed them down heavily, pointing directly at the seemingly calm but actually turbulent ground in front of him.

Almost immediately, countless incredibly sharp earth spikes seemed to be released, bursting forth from the ground and scattering towards Naruto.

"There's no way we can avoid it this time, is there?"

The words, brimming with confidence, flowed from his mouth. This was a superb skill personally taught by Master Kurotsuchi, and its speed was so fast that it was impossible to defend against.

It was the same familiar sequence of movements: jump, leap, dash forward.

When his vision cleared again, all the spikes that had tried to restrain him missed their mark.

"How is this possible?!"

A look of shock appeared on his face, and Tsuchido stood there stunned for a moment, unable to believe it.

He then slowly turned to face Naruto, who was standing easily in the distance.

"How did you do that?" The tone was full of doubt and disbelief.

I only saw a flash of golden light pass by before my opponent vanished without a trace.

"If you're still hiding any skills, just show them to me."

With a playful smile on his lips, Naruto waved casually at the person in front of him, his demeanor relaxed and unhurried.

"Alright, I do have some secret techniques I've got hidden away."

His expression became exceptionally solemn; Tutang had no desire to continue this fruitless entanglement.

After taking a deep breath, quickly and precisely complete a series of complex hand seals.

"Tushiribi!"

As the deep voice faded, the ground before them began to tremble violently, and then an indestructible earthen wall appeared out of thin air, instantly blocking the two of them.

Naruto remained calm and watched all of this unfold with great interest.

Just as he was making predictions about the next possible turn of events.

A deafening explosion resounded through the sky, followed by the shattering and collapse of the earthen wall, after which a huge rock sphere rolled and crashed into view!

"Oh? That's a great idea."

A smile curved his lips; he had already figured out what scheme the other party was planning.

However, instead of revealing the truth, they reacted in the way the other party expected.

Then came a series of movements: jumping and leaping, drawing a graceful V-shaped trajectory in mid-air before landing lightly in a safe position on the other side of the field.

"So they fell for the trap after all!"

Excited laughter echoed all around, announcing that his masterpiece had finally taken effect.

He discovered Naruto's pattern of movement and used it to set a clever trap; now everything is ready, and he is just waiting to deliver a fatal blow.

"The power to move rocks!"

Without any mental effort, Tutang unleashed a powerful and incredibly swift kick, as fierce as a whirlwind sweeping sand.

The entire process, from his appearance to launching his attack, took only 0.29 seconds!

Naruto, who had just regained his footing and had not yet taken any further defensive measures, suddenly faced an unprecedented crisis.

Eliminate him!

Dodo laughed excitedly, immersed in the ecstasy of his impending victory, seemingly unaware of the intriguing smile on Naruto's lips.

Just as his sweeping leg was only 0.01 centimeters away from Naruto,

A giant golden hand suddenly emerged from behind Naruto and firmly grabbed Tsuchido Musashi in its palm.

"What's this?!"

Tutang Wu's expression changed drastically, and he stared in disbelief.

"Ah uh..."

Before Tutang could react, the giant golden arm swayed violently twice in the air, then lashed out.

In an instant, Tsuchidō was thrown out like a shooting star, heading straight out of the dueling arena.

"Naruto Uzumaki wins!"