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The second exam ended uneventfully. The third exam is tomorrow.
Boruto and his two companions walked out through the winners' passage.
He stopped in his tracks and looked at the three people, Xue and her companions, walking towards him from the other side of the corridor, and was extremely surprised.
"You guys passed too? I remember your opponents were the Cloud Village trio from before, right?"
Xue turned her gaze to them: "What, can't we defeat them?"
"No, no! I'm really surprised! I heard that the leader, that guy named Yurui, is quite strong?" Boruto asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
"No." Xue brushed it off lightly, then asked him, "Is your right arm healed?"
Boruto instinctively clenched his arms again, his eyes flickering unnaturally a few times: "No, it's nothing."
Xue thought to herself: It's that awkward situation again. Whenever I lift his right hand, he reacts as if I've stepped on his tail.
Well, I'm not interested in investigating that either.
As she walked past Boruto, Xue'er smiled politely and said, "That's good. I look forward to facing you in the finals tomorrow."
Boruto watched Yuki's retreating figure and unconsciously clenched his fist.
Coming from an obscure little village, they made it all the way here and even made it to the finals. They must have put in an extraordinary amount of effort.
If I really run into them tomorrow...
A sense of guilt rose in Boruto's heart.
As the son of the Hokage, isn't it unfair to those who truly climb to the top through their own efforts to achieve victory by using scientific ninja tools?
"Boruto, what are you thinking about?"
Sarada's voice woke Boruto.
"Ah!" Sarada suddenly realized something, adjusting her glasses and asking, "Boruto! That girl just now, could she be your type?"
Boruto rolled his eyes at her and said, "What nonsense are you talking about! It's just that it's so rare for a small country's ninja village to appear in this exam, that's why I paid extra attention to it."
Mitsuki smiled and said, "That's right. In recent years, although the ninja villages of small countries have the qualifications to apply to participate in the Chunin Exams, it seems that they have reached a tacit understanding and no longer come to join in the fun. It has become an exchange meeting twice a year for the five great countries."
"Okay," Sarada thought to herself: It's good that it's not.
After parting ways with his teammates, Boruto walked alone in the alleyway on his way home, pondering the heavy question he had just faced. Frustrated, he kicked a stone at the curb.
"Boruto-sama."
With my gaze lowered, I came across the hem of a white lab coat.
Boruto looked up and met Tono Hosuke's square face, which was wearing glasses.
He was carrying a box, his face plastered with that same smile that always made Boruto's stomach ache.
Of all times, it had to be this time!
Boruto frowned and asked patiently, "What do you want from me now?"
Tono Kazusuke smiled and said, "I already know about the young master's performance in the second exam. It was very good, excellent."
Boruto clenched his fists and couldn't help but blurt out his thoughts: "I'm saying, isn't this actually cheating?"
Fang Zhu was speechless: "What are you doing at this critical moment, young master? Did you only just realize that this is cheating?"
Of course, this cannot be said directly.
With his unchanging smile on his face, Fang Zhu adjusted his glasses and said earnestly, "Boruto, tools are also a part of strength. There have always been tool ninjas who specialize in manipulating ninja tools. Scientific ninja tools are still ninja tools. Since they are ninja tools, how can they be considered cheating?"
Boruto clutched his right wrist and said dejectedly, "But scientific ninja tools are different from regular standard ninja tools. They don't require any technical skill; it's like pressing the shutter button on a point-and-shoot camera. Their power depends entirely on the techniques stored inside! It has absolutely nothing to do with my own strength!"
Tono Kazusuke suddenly raised his voice and retorted, "So what?"
"Huh?" Boruto looked up.
Fang Zhu said solemnly, "Your father, the Seventh Hokage, was born with the powerful force known as the Nine-Tails, which gave him a head start compared to ordinary ninjas! Has anyone ever questioned him?"
Boruto recalled the villagers' respect for Naruto: "Well... no, my dad is highly respected, it's like it's all taken for granted."
Fang Zhu laughed: "That's right, young master Boruto, this isn't cheating, this is 'resources'. The Seventh Hokage enjoys a resource called 'Nine-Tails', and as the Hokage's son, you naturally enjoy a resource called 'Scientific Ninja Tools'!"
"This..." Just as Bo's heart wavered, Fang Zhu timely stuffed the box in his hand into his hand.
Fang pushed up his glasses and smiled, "Young Master, you've been practicing in private these past few days, haven't you used up quite a bit of your reserves? All my best-kept secrets are packed up here."
Thinking of the grassroots ninjas from small countries like Yuki, Boruto instinctively felt some resistance: "Why do you need to resupply me? I still have about 75 miniature scrolls left, isn't that enough?"
Fang Zhu smiled and said, "I heard that several strong genin emerged from the second exam just now. It's better for you to have more in reserve."
"With all the supplies I've provided, plus the two hundred and fifty powerful ninjutsu of rank B or higher that the young master still has, released all at once, it wouldn't be a problem to raze the entire Chunin Exam venue to the ground."
"Of course, Young Master won't be able to use it all. The remaining resources will all be used to sponsor Young Master to annihilate Uchiha Chen!"
As Boruto blasted Uchiha Chen to pieces, he remembered his original intention in accepting scientific ninja tools.
"Yes...that's right." Boruto clutched the resources tightly, his resolve unwavering: I can't hesitate here. Taking down Uchiha Chen is the real big thing I need to do!
Fang Zhu thought to himself: That's right, just like that. Rely on this power to your heart's content! Tomorrow, the movie stars, the dignitaries and celebrities from all over the world will be in the stands and witness a scene that is like a god descending to earth.
Then, let's see who can question the powerful achievements of Tono Kasuke's scientific ninja tools!
And so, it was 9 a.m. on July 11th!
The third round of the Chunin Exams, the time for the off-field battle.
Chapter 72 Lord Shadow, Please Watch Me
Gaara's adopted son, Shinki
The final arena of the Konoha Chunin Exams was filled with tens of thousands of spectators from the five great ninja nations, who had traveled from afar just to witness the prowess of the genin from those nations.
The twelve finalists are currently waiting in the ring for their pairings.
Shinki's gaze remained fixed on Yuki from beginning to end.
As Gaara's adopted son, the successor of the Sand Magnet Release, and a favorite to win the Sand Ninja Championship, he had learned through internal channels that the girl he was keeping an eye on indeed possessed remarkable strength.
Therefore, I am filled with anticipation.
"Dark Snow, is it? I can't wait to fight you."
On the Annin side, Yuki and Kaze remained relatively calm, but Kansuke was sweating nervously: What should we do? It's about to begin! Anyone but my Sunagakure Shinki! I heard yesterday that after the second exam, several Iwagakure members went to settle scores with him, and he almost crushed them with his iron sand…
Referee Locke Lee announced loudly, "Now, let's begin the first round of player pairings!"
Names scrolled across the large screen outside the venue.
Shinki vs. Kansuke!
"Sigh." Shinji shook his head and sighed, his eyes full of disappointment. In his opinion, Ganju, who had little presence, was not worthy of being his opponent.
"Gah!" Gan Zhu's heart jumped into his throat; just what he feared most had come to pass.
Locke Lee said, "Players who haven't been paired, please move to the rest area!"
Shinki's teammate, Yoto, teased, "Shinki, you're really lucky, we gave you a free game~."
Shinki said helplessly, "I can't be happy at all."
Feng patted Gan Zhu's stiff shoulder and said, "Don't be nervous, just perform normally."
Gan Zhu smiled wryly and said, "I'll try my best."
The contestants left the stage, leaving the spotlight to Shinki and Kansuke.
On Gan Zhu's square face, embarrassment was clearly written.
Shinki said, "If you have no will to fight, you'd better admit defeat early to avoid losing your life. Once the battle begins, I will show no mercy to any opponent."
Ganju raised his head, clenched his fist, and met Shinki's gaze: "No, I'm just a little nervous, not that I lack the will to fight."
Shinki said, "But I can see you're trembling."
Ganshu's shoulders were trembling uncontrollably. He explained to Shinki, "This, this trembling is because when I'm under pressure and nervous, I also get inexplicably excited. I can't control it myself. Please, please don't mind it, just do it."
Shin-ki shook his head. "I've already given you some nice advice. You'll have to bear the consequences yourself."
—Magnetic Release: Iron Sand!
"Chop!" He formed a hand seal, and the iron sand drawn up from the sand and gravel beneath his feet coalesced into a jet-black coat with a grainy texture!
In the stands, the shadows sit.
Naruto's bright eyes gleamed: "Oh... then it must be Gaara's adopted son, Shinki, the Sand Magnet Release!"
Beside him, Gaara couldn't hide his proud smile: "Shinki's strength is no less than mine back then. That kid named Kansuke might be in for a tough time."
"Shh." Countless iron sand particles floating in the air began to gather, condensing into countless chunks, which shot out with Shinki's raised palm!
—Iron sand rain.
"Shhhhhh!"
Amazingly, just a second ago, Ganju was standing there trembling with nervousness, but when the sand blast came, he suddenly darted away!
"Pretty fast." Shinki's eyes flickered slightly, and he moved his hand to manipulate the Iron Sand Rain to change direction and chase after him!
Gansuke darted around and sped away, just like Sasuke used to dodge Amaterasu, avoiding Shinki Sasaki's pursuit attacks.
"I see. The speed of this iron sand bullet is only slightly slower than my Instant Transmission. Although my Instant Transmission skill is only half that of the wind, it's enough to hold the line for now!"
"Next, I need to establish my advantage in the venue!"
"Whoosh!" Just as Sand Iron Rain's relentless pursuit from behind slowed down, Ganju suddenly clasped his hands together in front of his chest!
—Wood Release: Demon Bamboo Dance!
"Crack! Crack! Crack!" As an astonishing number of emerald green bamboo poles sprouted wildly from the ground, unsurprisingly, a gasp of surprise erupted from the stands!
"Oh! What's that!"
"It's bamboo!"
"Is there any ninjutsu that can create bamboo?"
"No, I've never heard of it!"
Konohamaru gripped the railing, his eyes blazing: "Bamboo, is that based on a similar principle to the plants and trees that Moegi created using Wood Release? They're both variations of Wood Release."
"But Moegi's father was a member of the Senju clan who were incorporated into the civilian population after the founding of Konoha. It's reasonable for her to have Wood Release. So what's the deal with this Kansuke?"
In the Shadow Stand, Naruto stroked his chin, deep in thought. His knowledge was certainly far more extensive than Konohamaru's.
"I see. Is that child named Kansuke a half-Senju?"
Kurotsuchi propped his chin on his hand and turned his head. "A Thousand Hands half-blood?"
Naruto said, "That's right. After the Warring States period ended, not all Senju clan members followed the First Hokage to Konoha. Some of them grew tired of the ninja life during the war and worried that the peaceful order would one day collapse. So they gave up their identity as ninjas and also abandoned the Senju surname, and went into seclusion."
"According to someone who has researched in the relevant field, if a Senju hybrid awakens Wood Release, it is possible to produce a Herb-type variant."
In a corner of the stands, Nadeshiko smiled pleasingly: "As expected, it caused quite a stir, didn't it? Although this isn't a line I should be saying, my beloved son, please enjoy your youth to the fullest!"
Shin-ki was caught off guard by the crisscrossing bamboo. He dodged and weaved through the encirclement, but he was still unable to defend himself and was poked in the chest of his iron armor by a wildly growing bamboo!
"Crack!" After being bent under stress, the bamboo split at the front end into bamboo filaments!
Although the iron sand armor withstood the bamboo's piercing, Shinki was still thrown far away by the force of the bamboo's rebound!
After regaining his balance, he was shocked.
"This guy... is he hiding his true strength too? Fine! I'll play along with you!"
—Sartenen Wing!
Iron Sand unfurled behind Shinki into jet-black, sharp wings, and as it swooped down, it sliced through all the bamboo that blocked its path!
The 'third eye,' which had long been condensed from iron sand and suspended in the dark corner, caught sight of the sneaky Ganshu in the bamboo thicket!
—Sand Iron Spear!
"Sizzle!" The flying spear formed from the iron sand beside him, with a speed surpassing that of the iron sand rain, suddenly pierced through Gansuke's body!
"Ah!" Gan Zhu screamed as he was flung into the air by the iron spear, his body then splitting into shattered pieces!
"The bamboo's clone actually managed to fool my third eye!?"
Shinki stood suspended in mid-air, looking around: "Where is the real body?"