Chapter 180: In the Courtyard
"In the next game, Konoha Oil Girl Shino vs Sand Ninja Temari, please ask the players from both sides to gather in the center of the venue. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"
It wasn't as fate had arranged that Sakura and Temari were able to meet again in the middle ninja exam. This is actually something that Temari secretly looks forward to.
The conditions of the two are not equal. Although Sakura advanced to the second round, she was consumed too much in the duel with Kari, and even after being healed, her strength did not return to half of what she had won the game.
However, unexpectedly, Sakura still defeated a ninja from the Sand Ninja Village in the second round of the battle, because the ninja's previous opponent was Iro, and it seemed that he was very seriously injured. Now it's Temari's turn to appear, but Temari, who barely has a hand, is not at all comparable to Sakura.
The opponent is Shino, the oil girl of Konoha. Temari also knows a little bit about the oil girl clan from the village and Sasuke, but the information is very scarce. This Konophylla makes it as mysterious as their iconic sunglasses.
And Shino is also a fellow who was praised by Sasuke, and it is said that he is the only ninja who has not been defeated. Lacking intelligence and being powerful, this person will not be an easy opponent to think about no matter how he thinks.
After entering the local customs and forming the seal of opposition, the two took a step back and confronted each other. Shino's bugs are unpredictable, but Temari, who has a strong wind escape, is not Shino's favorite opponent. If you don't do it well, the bugs released will be blown away by the unknown AOE.
"It's a real headache, so let's try it for the time being. ”
Shino raised his hand, but frowned and put it down again.
"What do you mean!"
Shino's tone became very serious, and a large number of black clouds flew out from under his clothes under Temari's surprised gaze.
"I know your qualities, and I didn't think I could easily defeat you. But if you deliberately release the water, that's not what I want, it's an insult to the Konoha ninja. ”
Temari didn't seem to notice when Shino was making his hand, and in a hurry, he picked up the three-star fan and spread it to the maximum. A hurricane that made it impossible to see in front of him blew the dark cloud of insects to ashes, and even Shino himself was blown up by the irresistible force of the wind and smashed against the wall behind him.
"Ahem, damn it, is it really careless?"
Using the insect clone to barely avoid being hit by the wind blade, Shino jumped off the wall and stood ready to regroup. However, the eyes of Temari in front of him were erratic, and it was obvious that he had entered the fugue again.
"Hey, what the hell are you thinking!"
Temari looked up suddenly, as if he saw Sakura's serious face lying on the bed again.
[Sasuke is gone, and if you don't catch up quickly, you may not be able to see him.] Even then, don't you care?]
But why did Sasuke leave? The two of them finally got together, but they left alone without saying a word. Sure enough, he still hasn't been able to get him to trust himself completely?
[It's good if you ask him in person about that kind of thing! If you are conscious, hurry up and catch up with me, don't ask me, a hostile person, to cheer you up every time!
Ignoring the wounds on her body, she sat up and grabbed her Sakura, who didn't have the image of a lady in front of Sasuke at all. But such Sakura is incomparably dazzling in Temari's eyes.
[On the other hand, I will work hard together for your share of the ninja exam.] So don't hesitate, even if I admit defeat this time!]
Teary-eyed but strong.
[Even if Sasuke doesn't say it, he must be waiting for you!]
"Ah, sorry, I figured it out. ”
Temari sighed and looked back at the stands. Sakura wasn't there, and after the last desperate duel, she had to be carried off the court. I really want to work hard for my part.
Thinking of this, Temari decisively raised his right hand.
"I abstain!"
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"Damn, I'm going to die, I'm going to die!
Struggling to take two steps forward, Naruto barely held himself up.
Regardless of whether Sasuke showed mercy or not, the power of his two jutsu unleashed together was too great. The combination of Shui Dun and Lei Dun is not a simple theoretical change like one plus one, it is a technique that makes people so powerless that they can't raise their thoughts to resist.
Spat out a mouthful of blood, Naruto once again sighed at the solidity of his body. Even though there was still the smell of sweet rust in his throat, and he didn't know how many ribs and joints were broken, he survived and didn't lose consciousness.
"Everyone, it's okay...... bar. ”
Naruto, who opened his eyes, froze. The scene in front of him really made it impossible for him to organize the emotions that could be spoken.
The ocean was over, and the basin of sand turned back into a lake, and only a small patch of sand remained around it. All the surrounding partners fell unconscious.
The gigantic Dingji protected Shikamaru, and Shikamaru protected Yakumo, but even so, the three of them couldn't block Sasuke's attack. Kakashi stood in the forefront, kneeling on the ground with his hands propped forward, presumably using all his strength to use Chidori to resist.
All of them suffered minor or severe internal injuries and lost consciousness. However, this was not the most terrifying, what really made Naruto speechless was the bloody man kneeling in front of him.
"I love Luo...... You ......"
His voice trembled, and Naruto wanted to touch the man in front of him who was protecting him with his body. But the shattered skin everywhere made it impossible for him to do anything.
"Oh, are you still awake, Naruto, it's not in vain that I'm trying my best to use my ninjutsu, but unfortunately, even the strongest shield can't withstand that impact. ”
My Airo opened half of his eyes, blood spilling from his mouth, his injuries were the worst of them all, and they were accompanied by Chakra's overdraft. Being able to talk to Naruto at this time was just reluctant.
"Don't worry too much about Naruto, I expected this situation before I chased him. People always say I'm a monster, but that guy is the one who can beat me more easily. It's inevitable that you'll lose. ”
"Then, why do you want to protect me so desperately!"
Compared to Naruto, who was choking, I Airo laughed as if he was relieved.
"Naruto, listen to me, you're the one who was praised by that guy as a monster. If there was a glimmer of hope for us to defeat him, it wasn't me, not Shikamaru, not Kakashi. You're the only one who can defeat him!"
"And, though not properly spoken. We're friends, aren't we......"
Before he could finish his sentence, Airo fell straight into Naruto's arms. Blood continued to spill out, staining Naruto's clothes and cheeks red.
“…… Well, you're right, we're already friends! It's irreplaceable friends! Don't worry, I'll beat Sasuke and get him to apologize to you. ”
Gently letting go of the unconscious Iara, Naruto struggled to his feet. With tears streaming down his face, the blood-red chakra burned violently, and almost in an instant, Naruto's wounds were completely healed.
"Nine-tailed chakra of this degree...... Jiraiya, have you already used the key to the Nine-Tails?"
Sasuke looked at Naruto, who was wrapped in the Nine-Tails Chakra in the distance, and slowly retracted Michiyuki into the psychic diagram. Dealing with Naruto in the Nine-Tails mode, he didn't dare to use a real knife, a bad one might really kill Naruto.
"Sasuke, why are you doing such a heavy hand to everyone!" Naruto growled.
"I've left my hands useless, and I can only blame you for not being strong enough. Sasuke unconsciously turned his gaze to the side.
"And this is also a battle where they gamble on their dignity, and it is at least respectful to show some of their strength, isn't it?"
“…… Is it for this reason? Just for a purpose that you can't say, you're going to turn everyone who wants to help you into this miserable situation!"
Naruto's eyes turned into the vertical pupils of a fox, and the three beards on his face thickened. Biting off his right hand, he smeared blood on his left hand and began to seal quickly.
"Sure enough, I can't forgive you, Sasuke! Even if I break your hands and feet, I'll take you back and apologize to everyone!"