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"Amazing… I didn't expect you to be so strong, Hinata!
Since that's the case, I won't hold back anymore…"
Naruto formed hand seals, praising the seemingly gentle Hinata without reservation.
This time, he wouldn't underestimate Hinata again… [Naruto-kun, have you acknowledged my existence?]
Hinata's slightly panting breath hitched when she saw this, and the blush on her face from the fight deepened… [Now's the time…].
At the same time, Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a sharp glint as he formed hand seals again, activating the Cursed Seal.
"I'm getting serious, Hinata…"
Naruto warned her and was about to unleash a Ninjutsu, but at that very moment…
"Buzz…"
As Orochimaru activated the Cursed Seal, the Heavenly Cursed Seal on Naruto's shoulder rapidly appeared, instantly covering half of Naruto's body.
Crimson Chakra appeared in an instant, visible to the naked eye, circling Naruto's body… In less than half a second, Naruto's eyes, stimulated by the Cursed Seal, turned into crimson beastly pupils.
As those beastly pupils appeared, a terrifying aura of malice and dread swept in all directions… At the same time,
Naruto's will was also affected by the Cursed Seal and Nine-Tails Chakra, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace as he fell into a struggle of consciousness… "This is bad…"
Kakashi, who had arrived at the scene, was greatly alarmed and immediately pulled up his forehead protector, revealing his Sharingan to prepare for the worst.
If Naruto went berserk, he would definitely jump out to stop the match immediately!
"So he still went berserk…"
The Third Hokage next to Kakashi's face darkened; he hadn't expected this situation despite all their precautions.
However, Hinata hadn't even made any extreme moves… Could it be… Thinking of a certain possibility, the Third Hokage's murky eyes instantly radiated immense power as he surveyed his surroundings… "This feeling… is he a monster like me?
Yes, that's it!
This Chakra actually makes the guy inside me feel excited and agitated.
Kill him, I must kill him… Only then can I calm the agitation in my heart, and Mother will definitely love his taste…"
In the stands, Gaara's excited ramblings, filled with madness, startled Maki.
He immediately stepped forward to stabilize Gaara's emotions… Meanwhile, Shikamaru and the others were already dumbfounded… Neji, Lee, the Otogakure Shinobi, Kankuro, and others also looked on in horror, unable to believe Naruto could be so strong!
Might Guy, Asuma, Yuhi, and the other Jonin all had their gazes sink, their expressions grave.
"What on earth is Kakashi up to… I hope there aren't any major problems!"
Anko's beautiful eyes widened, and her body trembled as she spoke, secretly praying that Naruto wouldn't go berserk.
At the same time, she was relieved that this was the Death Forest and not Konoha; otherwise, it would be too dangerous!
And Hinata, who was closest to Naruto, was almost in tears at this moment… Not out of fear, but because this Naruto made her feel extremely unfamiliar!
This Naruto was not the Naruto-kun she knew at all… "Nalu Duo… Don't make me look down on you!
If you lose to that kind of power here… I will stop you without hesitation and interrupt the match, allowing Hinata to advance.
At that time, you can just sit in the audience and watch us participate in the official matches!"
Suddenly, Sasuke's voice boomed loudly in the stands.
It made everyone's eyes instinctively turn to him, looking at those crimson double tomoe Sharingan… "Naruto, quickly show us your ambition to become Hokage… If you lose to that kind of thing, I'll look down on you just like Sasuke-kun!"
Sakura unexpectedly glanced at Sasuke, then immediately shouted, echoing his words.
If he lost to Hinata, she wouldn't care, and might even mercilessly mock him… But now, this was a battle of Naruto's own will!
"Sasuke, Sakura…"
Kakashi looked at the two, a hint of surprise and relief flashing in his eyes.
The Third Hokage next to him had a similar expression, with his focus still on Sasuke.
It seemed that his ideal of the Sharingan suppressing the Nine-Tailed had begun to show results… The only variable was the Cursed Seal created by his rogue disciple, Orochimaru!
"Since that's the case, as a teacher, I can't just stand by… I'm sorry, Naruto…"
After a moment of thought, Kakashi finally decided to interrupt the exam now.
Regardless of whether Sasuke could stop Naruto, even if he succeeded, it might create a rift between them afterward… So, it could only be him, the teacher, who bore everything!
"Get out of here…"
Just as Kakashi made up his mind and was about to act, Naruto suddenly roared, making him stop in his tracks.
"Don't even think about it, Sasuke, and Sakura… I will absolutely not sit in the audience and watch you show off!
I must participate in the third official selection exam…"
Under everyone's astonished gaze, the Cursed Seal on half of Naruto's body rapidly receded as he loudly declared.
His crimson beastly pupils also returned to their clear blue color at the same time… "Is that so? You super idiot…"
Seeing Naruto regain consciousness, Sasuke felt relieved and casually retorted.
Fortunately, Naruto reacted strongly to his goading… If Naruto had gone berserk here, the butterfly effect would definitely cause the Konoha Crush plot to change… Whether it was Orochimaru or Shukaku, Sasuke couldn't let these two important plot points change.
This was related to his own life… "Hinata, let's continue our battle!"
After finishing his retort, Naruto quickly withdrew his gaze, looking at Hinata with excited fervor, ready for a big fight.
"I… I surrender…"
Just as Naruto was full of vigor and forming hand seals, Hinata's timid voice suddenly sounded.
This made Naruto, who was gathering strength to erupt, feel like a heavy punch hitting cotton, instantly losing his momentum… But this made the Third Hokage and Kakashi overjoyed!
"Hinata, why did you surrender?
You were clearly so strong…"
Naruto complained loudly with a bitter face, still wanting to reignite Hinata's fighting spirit.
But Gekkō Hayate, who had received a hint from the Third Hokage, wouldn't give him a chance; he immediately stepped forward and loudly declared:
"The winner is Uzumaki Naruto…"
"Naruto, didn't you say you needed to talk to me earlier?
Let's go talk now…"
With a 'bang,' almost the instant Gekkō Hayate's words fell, Kakashi appeared in a flash.
He immediately took Naruto and headed towards the medical room nearby; the Third Hokage was already waiting… "Huh??
I haven't gone to find Sasuke and Sakura yet… No, I haven't defeated Hinata yet…"
Amidst Naruto's series of shouts, he was quickly led away from the training ground by Kakashi.
"Naruto-kun, I'm sorry…"
Watching Naruto's disappearing figure, Hinata said with an apologetic and worried expression.
Although she didn't know what was going on with Naruto just now, it definitely wasn't anything good… Under her Byakugan, she had just seen the expressions of the Third Hokage and the Jonin clearly.
Therefore, this act of surrender happened… Of course, there was also the factor that she couldn't defeat Naruto… [In one day, two people actually broke through the influence of my Cursed Seal… Sasuke, Naruto, you two are truly talented!
However, my goal has already been achieved…]
Orochimaru's lips curled into an evil, charming arc, his face full of amusement, his gaze wandering between Gaara and Sasuke.
Sarutobi-sensei, you've fallen into my trap…
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