Naruto: Konoha Spring of the Uchiha Prodigies

The makeshift earthen wall in front of them didn't last long before Naruto shattered it. Kurotsuchi, looking at the raging wind-style chakra surrounding the blond-haired guy, couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Are there really people in this ninja world who can develop wind-style ninjutsu? What kind of beast is Deidara's little brother?!"

Both sides' combined ninjutsu was already in the preparation stage, but it was clear that neither Iwagakure nor Konoha wanted to see the other side's combined ninjutsu successfully released. The assault teams and the squads left behind to defend were engaged in close combat next to their respective artillery ninjas.

"Third Gate - Gate of Life Open! Inner Lotus!" Li Yi, his body radiating green steam, charged into the enemy ranks first. The Iwagakure garrison immediately surrounded him, intending to teach this reckless fellow a lesson.

A giant rock burst forth from the ground, forming a cage that enveloped Xiao Li. Trapped within, Xiao Li didn't think twice and punched the wall in front of him.

No matter what situation he faces, he has a pair of iron fists to break through.

However, before Xiao Li's fist could land on the rock wall, the ground beneath his feet suddenly turned into mud, and without support, Xiao Li instantly lost his balance.

From the mud beneath his feet, a murderous intent also emerged. Several hands holding kunai reached out from beside Xiao Li and stabbed at his vital points.

At this critical moment, a swarm of insects, darkening the sky, rushed towards the rock cage, gnawing a small hole in the rock wall that trapped Xiao Li. From behind, a golden chain entered through the gap bitten by the insects, wrapped around the already injured Xiao Li, and dragged him out of the encirclement.

"Don't be so reckless!" Karin complained as she tossed Lee to Sakura using the Kongo Lock chains.

After Sakura took Lee's hand, green light emanated from her palm, and she immediately began treating Lee's injuries.

Such conspicuous behavior naturally attracted the attention of Iwagakure. After all, it was rather disrespectful for a medical ninja to heal her teammates in the midst of the enemy's ranks. It was rumored that only Tsunade, the medical saint of the ninja world, had the ability to do such a thing. Did this woman really think she was Tsunade?

A member of the Iwagakure gang roared and charged at Sakura, his kunai aimed straight for her back.

"Shut up!" Sakura turned around and punched the attacker's head into the ground. The attacker's summoning bracelet was instantly activated, and supplies were scattered all over the ground.

Oh no, this woman really does look a bit like the legendary Tsunade!

The remaining Iwagakure members were startled, but at that moment, Neji, wielding a long staff, descended from the sky and filled the gap behind Sakura.

Sarutobi Konosuke and two other clansmen were rapidly forming complex hand seals, while a squad led by a genin named Yamagami Goro was preparing a combination water-style ninjutsu.

At this moment, two Iwagakure (hidden rock ninja) emerged from underground, intending to interrupt the process. However, as soon as they appeared, two dark figures clung to their bodies like maggots.

"Partial Multiplication Technique!" Two enormous hands descended from the sky, striking the attacker who was restrained by the Shadow Binding Technique from the left and right.

Seeing this, the other Iwagakure members stopped hiding and emerged from the ground to help their bound teammates escape danger. However, when they all appeared, many strange runes suddenly appeared under their feet, and in no time, their chakra was completely out of their control.

"Miss Kurotsuchi! We can't hold on much longer!" At this moment, the Iwagakure, who was guarding the group that was charging up a combination of ninjutsu, was finally unable to hold back and shouted to Kurotsuchi after being pushed back by the Konoha's assault team.

"Release it directly!" Kurotsuchi was completely overwhelmed by Naruto's relentless attacks and couldn't even lift her head.

"But, if we release it now, in terms of power..."

"I said, release it directly!" Kurotsuchi said through gritted teeth after struggling to withstand Naruto's barrage of attacks.

"Yes! Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique!" Upon receiving the order, the turret team released the ninjutsu, which was not even half-charged. A several-meter-high earth dragon rose up and spewed out a huge chakra rock ball towards the gathering place of Konoha ninjas.

"Konosuke!" Shikamaru turned to look at Sarutobi Konosuke beside him upon seeing this.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique".

The three Sarutobi clan ninjas, their chakra linked together, opened their mouths simultaneously and spewed out blazing flames. The flames surged and converged, coalescing into a giant fire dragon that roared towards the opponent's Earth Dragon Bullet.

Chapter 213 It's so great to be Konoha's dog

The fire dragon collided with the earth dragon, and the explosion and heat wave swept across the entire area.

Although the combined ninjutsu of Iwagakure was not fully charged, they had studied it for many years. Talented ninjas in Iwagakure begin learning this skill during their ninja academy years. Compared to them, the three ninjas of the Sarutobi clan were inferior in both numbers and proficiency. Therefore, in this round of combat, the fire dragons they spewed out quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

"Goro!" Shikamaru shouted, urging another squad that was gathering strength beside Sarutobi Konosuke.

"Understood! Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"

The next moment, the rolling waves joined the battle. Although the impact of the water jutsu offset the power of the earth dragon bullet, the fire dragon released by the Sarutobi clan earlier was also extinguished by the water waves, and billowing steam rose straight into the sky.

"Are you guys in Konoha joking? Using Water Release to support Fire Release? Don't you even teach the most basic ninjutsu counters at your ninja academy?" Upon seeing this, an Iwagakure member grinned and laughed loudly.

However, as the sky above grew darker, Kurotsuchi, who had been relentlessly attacked by Naruto, seemed to realize something. No longer concerned about chakra consumption, she unleashed a large cloud of Lava Release limestone at Naruto, forcing him back. Then, she loudly reminded her comrades in the arena, "Gather together, and prepare defensive ninjutsu!"

"Have you realized it yet? Too bad, it's a bit too late." Kurotsuchi's words reached Shikamaru's ears, but a confident smile appeared on his face as he issued the final order of the battle: "Everyone, retreat! Clear an area!"

"Then, watch Sasuke's performance." Shikamaru said, using Shadow Binding Technique to pull back several teammates who had penetrated deep into enemy territory. Then, he looked up at the sky.

From the depths of the slowly gathering cumulonimbus clouds came a roar like that of an ancient behemoth.

Sasuke leaped from the highest treetop on the battlefield, landing steadily. He then slowly walked towards the Cloud Village members, performing hand seals one after another. Chakra emanated from his body, piercing into the clouds along the rising air currents. Thunderous energy flowed back into his body through his meridians, making every cell seem to scream. Purple plasma surged continuously around him.

The Iwa ninja, gathered together, stared intently at Sasuke as he approached step by step. Almost every one of them felt their hair stand on end. Even though Sasuke was still a long way away, they all felt as if they were being locked onto by a wild beast.

Step, step, step.

The only sound in the world seemed to be Sasuke's seemingly leisurely footsteps. These footsteps were like a countdown to death, each step striking the hearts of the Iwagakure members present. This fear was like that of a herbivore facing its apex predator; even the simplest act of resistance required immense courage.

Finally, Iwagakure, unable to withstand the pressure any longer, gritted their teeth and threw a shuriken at Sasuke.

However, as the series of shuriken approached Sasuke, they suddenly stopped right in front of him.

As the final handprint was completed, a blinding white light cleaved the sky!

A bolt of lightning, over ten meters in diameter, condensed into the head of a Qilin, with hundreds of intersecting lightning bolts forming its horns and mane. It flickered among the thunderclouds, containing the majestic power of heaven.

Sasuke snapped his fingers, and the electric light swirling around him scattered like butterflies, converging on the Iwagakure members from all directions.

"Everyone, concentrate your chakra and use Earth Flow Wall!" Kurotsuchi roared. Having been completely outmatched in her battle with Naruto, her composure was gone. Now, facing the lightning that could strike at any moment, she shouted in panic.

A flash of lightning struck the group of Iwagakure members, and the Kirin in the thunderclouds let out a deafening roar.

"Lightning Release: Kirin!" Sasuke said softly.

The next moment, a Qilin formed from blue and white lightning shattered the clouds, and a thunderous beast in the sky swooped down, its blinding light flashing continuously. The ozone generated by the ionization of the air completely masked the bloody smell left over from the previous battle.

At this moment, layers of earthen walls rose one after another above the heads of the group of Rock Ninja, blocking the oncoming thunderous behemoth.

The earthen walls vaporized into crystalline particles under millions of volts, the ring-shaped rock cell collapsed in the lightning, and the surrounding forest was ignited by the lightning, crackling loudly.

The rock dwellers beneath the earthen cliffs reinforced their defenses layer by layer, but all their efforts were in vain before the might of nature.

The earthen wall, painstakingly constructed by nearly twenty people, crumbled in waves, and the spell of the psychic bracelet rose up one after another, accompanied by the screams of the Hidden Rock.

“Lightning Release: Kirin…” In the VIP room, apart from Uchiha Touko, who was leisurely sipping his tea, everyone else had a solemn expression on their faces, especially A and Onoki.

Blocking Sasuke's ninjutsu wouldn't be difficult for them, but the one using it now is only a 12-year-old genin. So, what kind of power would this ninjutsu have in the hands of his teacher, the creator of this ninjutsu?

Thinking of this, Onoki and Ai couldn't help but look at Uchiha Touko.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! The Hokage's disciple has truly inherited your style perfectly!" At this moment, Takagi Seiwan broke the silence, clapping and exclaiming loudly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't hold back any longer. "Where did you get your old style? Who doesn't know where this ninjutsu first became famous?"

It's fair to say that the majority of those who died from this ninjutsu were ninjas from Kirigakure. Now that you, the Mizukage, are saying this, isn't it a bit ridiculous?

Despite the strange looks from those around him, Takagi Seiwan didn't care. As one of the few people in Kirigakure who escaped from Uchiha Toko's Lightning Release: Kirin, no one knew better than him the power of this ninjutsu in Uchiha Toko's hands. Although he escaped from Uchiha Toko by betraying his teammates without any scruples, for a long time after the war, Takagi Seiwan would have nightmares every night about Uchiha Toko taking away countless lives with a wave of his hand amidst raging lightning.

However, now that he has seen the power of the ninjutsu in Sasuke's hands, Takagi Seiwan is not afraid at all. After all, only Uchiha Tokō and the enemies of Konoha need to consider the consequences of this ninjutsu. As long as he is a good dog of Konoha, this ninjutsu will never fall on his head.

[It's so great to be Konoha's dog!] Takagi Seiwan thought proudly to himself.

In the forest of death.

The lingering power of the Qilin slowly dissipated, followed by a torrential downpour that extinguished the surrounding forests ignited by lightning, sending plumes of white smoke rising into the air.

The air in the venue was purified by the thunder, and it smelled refreshingly different.

Sasuke, having somehow acquired an umbrella, slowly walked to the area where the Hidden Cloud Village had previously gathered.

Right now, all that's left here are various supplies that exploded and were then charred into black fragments by the thunder.

The message that the next safe zone had been refreshed was transmitted to Sasuke's bracelet.

At this moment, the people from Konoha also gathered together.

“There are basically only us left in the exam room.” Shikamaru said at this moment. “After seeing the commotion of the Kirin just now, the other teams probably didn’t dare to come closer and were eliminated outside the safe zone.”

“Including the Kirigakure squad you brought back yesterday, we still have 10 squads left. In other words, one of our middle squads won’t be able to advance to the next round of assessments,” Shikamaru said.

"Um, young master Sasuke, how about we don't advance? We weren't able to help at all in the previous battles," the Kirigakure squad said.

"Do you think I'm some kind of untrustworthy person?" Sasuke glanced back at the three of them and said expressionlessly.

"No, no." The three Hidden Mist Villagers hurriedly shook their heads. The terrifying lightning release from that moment had terrified them. The three of them were too young to have experienced the Third Shinobi World War, so their impression of the Hidden Mist Village's Nightmare Azure Lightning Strike was only based on rumors. But just now, after seeing Sasuke's performance, they understood what their elders in the village had been afraid of.

“I said I would let you advance to the next round, and I will definitely let you advance to the next round,” Sasuke said.

“Our team won’t go in the next round,” Shikamaru said. “We’ve already agreed with Kakashi-sensei that we’re only here to assist you and Naruto in the Chunin Exams. Now that the other villages are gone, we’ve completed our mission.”

"Aren't you going to stay for two more rounds? With your strength, making it to the quarterfinals shouldn't be a problem."

"Forget it, it's too much trouble," Shikamaru said.

“Yeah, instead of advancing to the next round, I might as well go home and eat some potato chips. I’ve already finished the potato chips I secretly brought in,” Choji said at this moment.

Ino had no objection to the choice of teammates.

After saying that, the three of them waved to everyone and walked together towards the edge of the safe zone.

After Shikamaru was eliminated for staying outside the safe zone for too long, the bracelets on the wrists of the other players who remained in the arena also lit up.

Before long, the nine teams that passed the test were all teleported to the area where they had passed the assessment.

The second round of the joint Chunin Exams held in Konoha, the survival test, has now concluded.

"Congratulations, Hokage! Konoha has truly dominated the Chunin Exams this year. It's said that Konoha is the cradle of geniuses, and that's certainly true. It's truly admirable that your disciple, the Hokage, possesses such strength and strategy at such a young age," Takagi Seiwan said with a smile to Uchiha Touko.

"Mizukage, you flatter me. This kid has made such a mess of the Chunin Exams, it's giving me a real headache. Almost all of those who advanced to the third round are from Konoha. I reckon the Daimyo from other countries won't be coming for the tournament in two weeks, which will cost Konoha a lot less in ticket revenue."

Chapter 214 Konohamaru's Crisis

Uchiha Touko's Versailles-like remarks caused Onoki and A's lips to twitch, but they had nothing to say about the outcome of the trial.

With no one from their village making it to the third round, there's no point in them staying in Konoha now.

However, before leaving, Ai glanced at Uchiha Touko, who was being flattered and surrounded by the leaders of a group of small ninja villages, and thought to himself, "The cradle of geniuses? Heh, I hope that Sarutobi clan kid won't disappoint me."

The third round of the competition will begin in two weeks. Because no ninjas from the Land of Earth or the Land of Lightning advanced, the daimyo of both countries sent a letter to the Land of Fire canceling their trip the day after the survival test ended. As for the daimyo of the Land of Water, let alone the Chunin Exams held in Konoha, even if a joint Chunin Exam were held in their own territory, the daimyo of the Land of Water, who is obsessed with women, probably wouldn't attend.

Three days later, after Kurotsuchi and the others finished their treatment, Onoki had no intention of staying in Konoha any longer and returned directly to Iwagakure with his genin. On the same day, A also bid farewell to Uchiha Touko.

That night, Ai returned to the hotel where he had previously met with the spy from the Land of Lightning.

"Is everything arranged?" Ai asked directly after meeting with the head of the Cloud Village's spies who had infiltrated Konoha.

"As you instructed, everything has been arranged." The other party nodded. "We have completely figured out the target's whereabouts and habits. This time, we will use half of our undercover agents, which should ensure the operation goes smoothly."

“Tomorrow afternoon, we will officially set off to return to Kumogakure. You can make your move then, and I will personally meet you on the outskirts of Konoha,” Ai said in a deep voice.