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"Hmm, this terrifying guy actually forfeited, but that's really great," Kiba gently let out a sigh. "Indeed," Shino said, looking gravely at the limping figure walking towards the gate. "My intuition tells me this guy is even more dangerous than that Sand Village guy."
"No way, Shino, do you mean this guy is stronger than Gaara of the Sand Village?!" Kiba asked, somewhat disbelievingly. "Precisely," Shino replied calmly.
Under the gazes of the crowd, whose expressions varied, Lei's limping figure slowly disappeared into the white light of the gate. "Heh, Hidden Cherry Blossom Village, huh? The old man was really preparing for a rainy day," Orochimaru thought with a sneer from the second floor, watching Lei's back.
"Alright, is there anyone else who wants to forfeit?" Gekko Hayate asked again to avoid awkwardness. This time, no one else forfeited. "Then, alright, I announce that the third preliminary round of the Chunin Exams officially begins now. The names of the two opponents will be displayed on the large screen above."
Above the giant hand-sign sculpture in the center of the hall, the electronic screen quickly began to scroll. Everyone nervously watched the screen, mentally deliberating on who their potential opponent might be.
"Please, don't let it be that guy from the Sand Village!" Shikamaru's trio and Hinata's trio all silently prayed, hoping not to encounter Gaara. They had personally witnessed Gaara's terror.
The electronic screen stopped. "First match: Akadō Yoroi vs. Sasuke Uchiha. Will these two contestants please proceed to the center of the arena? The remaining examinees and squad leaders, please go to the second floor," Gekko Hayate announced with a cough.
"The first match is mine?" Sasuke frowned slightly, subconsciously clutching his shoulder. "Heh, just as I wished," a flicker of smugness and coldness appeared in Akadō Yoroi's eyes behind his black sunglasses.
After exiting the high tower's gate, Lei slowly walked along the small path towards Konohagakure. A faint smile played on his lips. To be honest, if the first and second rounds of the Chunin Exams hadn't required three people to participate, he probably wouldn't have bothered, as he saw no necessity in it.
"Heh, as expected, Konoha's attention has been drawn to Orochimaru's appearance, and they've completely relaxed their guard on us. Even the Anbu who were constantly monitoring us have been withdrawn.
But perhaps the Third Hokage has also let down his guard against us. Either way, without the Anbu, our next actions will be much more convenient. Now is the best time," Lei thought secretly, a gleam flashing in his eyes as his figure slowly disappeared into the forest.
At this time, in the arena, just like in the original story, the first match was Sasuke Uchiha against Akadō Yoroi. Due to his lack of understanding of Akadō Yoroi's abilities and the influence of the Cursed Seal on his neck, Sasuke Uchiha was unable to use ninjutsu and was completely at a disadvantage, almost having his chakra drained at one point. However, in the end, Sasuke still defeated Akadō Yoroi using the Lion Combo taijutsu he learned from Orochimaru.
"Lion Combo!!!" A muffled thud echoed in everyone's ears. Akadō Yoroi screamed, then passed out. Sasuke retracted his leg from Akadō Yoroi's body, then sat on the ground, panting heavily. Gekko Hayate went up to check and then loudly declared, "The winner is Sasuke Uchiha!"
Immediately, murmurs erupted throughout the hall. "Sasuke, that's great!" Sakura looked down at Sasuke, both worried and overjoyed. "Sasuke's not bad, huh? But I won't lose to him either," Naruto Uzumaki said with overflowing confidence.
"Sasuke Uchiha, what's his relationship with Itachi Uchiha and that Whirlwind guy?" Deidara mumbled thoughtfully, looking down at Sasuke with some confusion. "Heheheh, Sasuke, truly amazing.
To be able to suppress the power of the Cursed Seal under such circumstances, and even unleash the true power of the Sharingan. What a perfect vessel," Orochimaru's face was filled with excitement, his snake-like eyes greedily watching Sasuke, his tongue unconsciously darting out for a lick.
"Isn't that my move? How could Sasuke... Could it be that so-called geniuses are really that incredible?" Rock Lee muttered to himself, looking down at Sasuke with a hint of loss in his eyes. Might Guy's large hand rested on Rock Lee's shoulder, silently comforting him.
Afterward, Kakashi took the exhausted Sasuke away. Orochimaru sneered, and his body slowly disappeared from the second floor. Then, as in the original story, Shikamaru defeated Kin Tsuchi with his wits,
and Shino Aburame battled Zaku Abumi, using his insects to block the airholes in Zaku's arms, causing him to suffer the consequences of his own actions. Following that were Sakura and Ino Yamanaka's matches, both ending in draws.
Then came Naruto Uzumaki's match against Kiba Inuzuka. Kiba was initially incredibly excited, thinking he could easily advance since his opponent was Naruto, and he dominated the fight. However, Naruto was the #1 unpredictable ninja, and he defeated Kiba with something unexpected, an f-ing fart.
"Hahahaha, this guy is too funny!" Takeshita Junko held her stomach, laughing nonstop. "Tch, what a crude fellow, hm." Deidara said disdainfully.
The next battle was surprisingly Deidara against Chōji Akimichi. Compared to the original story, it had completely changed. Deidara leaped into the arena, looked at Chōji Akimichi opposite him, and said disdainfully, "I was wondering who it was. Turns out it's a fat pig."
Upon hearing Deidara's words, Chōji Akimichi instantly erupted in anger, his eyes burning with fierce flames. "Damn it, you called me a fat pig! I'm just plump!" "Fat pig is fat pig, what's with this plump talk?" Deidara scoffed.
"Bastard!! I'll teach you a lesson!" Chōji Akimichi roared, forming hand signs. "Secret Technique: Human Bullet Tank!!!!" Boom!!!! His body suddenly swelled, his limbs shortened, and he instantly transformed into a giant meatball, charging furiously towards Deidara with powerful momentum.
"Hmph!" Deidara sneered, quickly forming hand signs. "Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!!!" Deidara didn't use his favored Explosive Clay, but rather Earth Release ninjutsu to fight.
This was something Hidan had instructed him beforehand. Although Deidara's technique was a forbidden jutsu of Hidden Stone Village, the Third Hokage was known as the Professor of Ninjutsu, with vast knowledge, and he would definitely be able to identify it.
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