Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

"I guess that must be a special kind of insect that can make other insects target it and keep attacking it, so that you can naturally be invincible."

"It was precisely because I saw through this that I created a shadow clone to lure the enemy, causing your parasitic insect to land on the shadow clone. No matter how hard you chased after it, you only managed to kill one shadow clone."

Aburame Shino was even more shocked: "But how did you see through my tactics?"

"It's just a parasitic worm, barely visible to the naked eye, let alone a tiny parasitic worm that has broken away from the dense fog of the swarm!"

The crimson light in Sasuke's eyes flashed and disappeared in an instant.

He said proudly, "Even the parasitic insects that are invisible to the naked eye can be seen clearly with the insight of these Sharingan eyes!"

"Not to mention, parasitic insects that feed on chakra naturally carry the color of chakra, which my Sharingan can easily recognize!"

Shino Aburame remained silent for a moment, then could only sigh.

"That's right, I lost."

"The Sharingan is truly amazing..."

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

Kurenai Yuhi exclaimed in shock, "The power of the Sharingan?"

"Kakashi, Sasuke may be from the Uchiha clan, but for someone so young to have such insight is truly extraordinary... It seems you've taught him a lot..."

Kakashi smiled slightly: "Well, it's more accurate to say that he put in a lot of effort himself."

Naruto exclaimed in surprise, "Sasuke's Sharingan is so much stronger than before..."

"Kakashi-sensei, this is definitely thanks to you!"

Hinata breathed a sigh of relief: "Th-that's great..."

Kiba Inuzuka frowned: "Shino actually lost?! Is that Uchiha Sasuke really that strong?!"

"hateful……"

Sakura laughed and said, "Of course! After all, it's Sasuke-kun!"

"However, it's really a pity that Shino lost..."

"You could say he was just unlucky; he happened to run into Sasuke..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others applauded for this exciting match.

"Lord Kazekage, what do you think of this battle?"

Feng Yingluo Sha's eyes shone, and his breathing seemed to become a little heavy.

He nodded: "Uchiha Sasuke..."

"very good!"

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi found Hiruzen's fanaticism somewhat strange, he still nodded slightly without showing any emotion.

Genma Shiranui announced, "The winner is Sasuke Uchiha!"

For a moment, the applause was thunderous.

Sasuke didn't care and walked downstairs with his hands in his pockets.

Naruto patted him on the shoulder and burst into laughter.

"Damn you, Saskai! You scared me to death! I thought you were going to lose!"

Sasuke scoffed, "That's impossible."

"And take your hands off me."

Naruto shrugged it off: "Oh, I'm just happy for you. As expected of a member of Team 7, as expected of my comrade Naruto Uzumaki!"

Hinata smiled gently and said, "Congratulations, Sasuke."

"Ah."

Sasuke couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh to Hinata.

After all, the two of them didn't have much interaction, and Hinata had even helped him when he was climbing trees to train before.

This is why Hinata became a buffer and glue between Naruto and Sasuke.

But that's it.

"Shiranui Genma said loudly."

"The next match will be between..."

"Hinata Hyuga!"

"Battle..."

"Gaara!"

In an instant, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

Naruto was even more dumbfounded: "Hinata's opponent is..."

"That monster, Gaara?!"

Naruto was instantly filled with worry.

Hinata was also taken aback: "Is it... is it that monster?"

Naruto hurriedly said, "Hinata, you...you...you have to be careful!"

"If all else fails, just abstain immediately!"

"Ah, maybe we should just forfeit!"

Hinata smiled slightly: "Naruto-kun, I know you're worried about me, I... I'm very happy!"

"However, this is my battle, and I will never run away, whether I win or lose."

She waved to Naruto and immediately prepared to enter the battle.

Naruto watched her retreating figure and suddenly felt a profound emptiness...

"Hinata!"

Hinata heard Naruto's call, turned around and smiled, revealing a gentle yet resolute expression.

"I'm going, Naruto-kun."

Chapter 125 Naruto-kun! Look at me! Hinata's determination!!!

"Is Hinata... the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan?"

"I heard that the Hyuga clan leader has already abandoned her..."

"However, she seems to be quite strong, after all, she's a member of Team 7..."

"so what?!"

"The other party is a monster from Sunagakure!"

"That Gaara is the Kazekage's biological son, and he has a monster called Shukaku sealed inside him. He's a terrifying being who can even kill all the ANBU who went to assassinate him!"

"In Sunagakure, Gaara is synonymous with monster!"

"His terrifying strength is something no low-level ninja can possibly contend with!"

The crowd erupted in uproar, filled with fear and awe for Gaara, and worry for Hinata Hyuga.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

"Gaara? The son of the Kazekage, and also the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast in Sunagakure..."

"Lord Kazekage, this is truly an exciting battle."

However, Fengying Luosha merely snorted coldly, not taking it to heart.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of those rumors: his Kazekage father only saw Gaara as a failure, and even repeatedly sent people to assassinate his own son...

Seeing his indifferent attitude now, those rumors are probably true.

He sighed and shook his head.

Naruto watched Hinata walk onto the field with great concern, his heart filled with anxiety.

Sasuke didn't say anything, but his brows furrowed slightly.

"Hey, Kakashi-sensei, what do we do?!"

"Hinata is strong, but her opponent is that monster!"

"just in case……"

Kakashi said, "Don't worry, Naruto, I will personally intervene when things get really dangerous."

"As your teacher, how could I stand by and watch my students get hurt?"

After hearing Kakashi's words, Naruto breathed a slight sigh of relief, but he still couldn't completely let go of his worries.

"Hinata..."

Thinking of Hinata's help to me, her shyness, her cuteness, her gentleness, her strength...

Scenes from the past flashed through Naruto's mind like a revolving lantern.

He clenched his fists, determined that if there was any danger, he would step onto the field to stop the match, even if it meant breaking the rules!

Hinata Hanabi was also very worried.

"Father, my sister... she'll be alright, won't she?!"

Hiashi Hyuga shook his head: "Don't worry, this is the Chunin Exams, and the Hokage and many Jonin are here. They will never allow that monster to cause trouble."

"and……"

"I am also here."

Hinata Hanabi looked at her father, breathed a sigh of relief, and nodded heavily.

Temari and Kankuro watched Gaara walk onto the field with complicated expressions.

"Gaara..."

Naruto glared at the two of them: "Hey, are you two worried about that monster too?!"

Temari scoffed, "Worried? You should be more worried about Hinata Hyuga!"

Kankuro also said, "That's right, there's no way anyone can be a match for Gaara."

"All I can say is that the little girl was incredibly unfortunate..."

Naruto thought so too, but hearing the words from the other person made him very angry.

"Damn it! Hinata is really strong!"

"Don't assume that monster can definitely defeat her!"

Temari and Kankuro disagreed.

"Just wait and see!"

……

at the venue.

Hinata faced Gaara, who was as cold and cruel as a demon, and said softly, "Please, please take care of me."

Gaara stood with his arms crossed, the heavy gourd on his back motionless, his dark circles highlighting the utter lack of human emotion in his eyes.

The blood-red word "love" only added to its ferocity!

He said indifferently, "There's nothing to advise you on."

"In this ninja world, if you can't prove your worth, you might as well die sooner."

His words were addressed to Hinata, but also seemed to be a self-deprecating jab at his own past.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Rasa.

But he still didn't react.

With a command from Genma Shiranui, "The match begins!"