"Why?!" Guy turned his head with difficulty and looked at Haruto.
That was his most beloved disciple. How could he just watch him being killed like that?!
Guy tried his best to break free from Haruto's control, but he couldn't move at all.
Kakashi, who was standing by, saw that Rock Lee was in danger and Guy couldn't move, so he rushed out, trying to save Lee.
"I said, don't move!" Haruto froze Kakashi in place and said coldly.
Everyone looked at Haruto in disbelief and murmured.
Beside Haruto, Ino also loosened her hands on him and looked at him in disbelief.
The situation was clear. Lee had lost the ability to fight, and Gaara's sand was about to crush him. Why did Haruto stop Guy and Kakashi from saving him?!
Could it be that Haruto wanted Lee to die?!
"I believe him," Haruto said suddenly.
Everyone looked at Haruto.
"He is a true genius," Haruto said. "He is the most talented person I have ever met. I believe this little difficulty can't defeat him!"
"If you save him now, he'll be judged as the loser. All his efforts will go to waste. You don't want that, do you?"
"But, but!" Naruto said. "He's unconscious now! He can't fight anymore!"
"Haha!" Haruto shook his head and pointed down. "Look!"
Everyone looked where Haruto pointed, and their eyes widened.
"Enough, Lee!" Guy burst into tears.
"Lee, don't get up!" Neji gripped the railing, bending it.
"Thick eyebrows!" Naruto clenched his fists until his palms bled.
In the arena, Lee stood up shakily, facing Gaara in the same stance he had when the match began.
But his eyes were empty—he had clearly lost consciousness.
"Lee, it's over!" Sakura shouted. "Your body can't support any more!"
Hayate coughed and stepped forward.
"I declare the winner of this contest to be—"
"Roll!"
Haruto turned and glared. "Who said the battle's over?!"
"But he's unconscious!" Hayate stammered, chilled by Haruto's tone.
"I said get out!" Haruto snapped
At Gekko Hayate looked at the Third Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head slightly, motioning for him to stand down.
Everyone knew Lee was unconscious and couldn't keep fighting. But since Haruto insisted, they would wait.
Behind Sarutobi, Uzuki Yugao frowned beneath her mask.
In the arena, Gaara reached out to crush Lee with sand but failed due to his own injuries. After a few minutes, his wounds began to close.
"Damn bug, you'll pay!" Gaara growled.
"Lee!" Haruto stood. "You can do it! Hard work beats talent! You're the strongest!"
Everyone was watching Lee, even Sasuke's eyes were red.
"Genius~~~"
Suddenly, Lee's mouth moved.
"I'm a genius?"
Light returned to his eyes.
He remembered Haruto's words from the Golden Egg Shop.
"The beautiful blue beast of Konoha, your bloodline has finally awakened!"
"Those who are born with natural talent aren't true geniuses. You, who grow stronger through hard work, are!"
"That's right!" Lee murmured. "I am the beautiful blue beast of Konoha, and I am a true genius!"
His voice rang through the arena.
"Yes, you're a true genius!" Haruto laughed. "Wake up, Konoha's beautiful blue beast!"
"Ahhhhh!"
Lee shouted. His clothes flapped in the air, waves of chakra swirling from his body with flashes of electricity.
His eyes turned deep blue, shining with power. His hair stood on end, golden and glowing.
With a final shout, Lee's upper clothes burst off, revealing a muscular frame.
Everyone stared in disbelief.
What did Haruto say to him?!
Konoha's blue beast?! Bloodline?!
Could Lee possess a Kekkei Genkai?!
All eyes turned to Haruto, who lounged back with his feet up, completely confident.
But with Lee's new form, he looked strong enough to kill a bull with a punch.
Everyone turned to look at Gaara.
"My condolences, brother," someone muttered.
End of the Chapter.
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