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Tayuya let out a sigh of relief.
Although she didn't win, she at least turned her image around.
The second round of matches continued one after another, but the number of matches was much less than in the first round.
The number of games has been reduced sharply from seventeen to nine.
In other words, a total of eighteen students advanced to the second round.
In fact, these eighteen students basically meant they were going to carry out a mission.
"Next, I will announce the list of students who will advance to the third round."
Kitazawa said, standing in front of the lottery box.
The previous third round of monthly exams consisted of thirteen students.
The Konoha Twelve, excluding Choji Akimichi, also include Hana Inuzuka and Yakumo Kurama.
But this time, three more made it into the third round.
All twelve Konoha 12 have joined, plus Hana Inuzuka, Yakumo Kurama, Tayuya, and Kimimaro Kaguya, making a total of sixteen.
Haku didn't enter because he hadn't mastered Ice Release yet.
As for Jugo, his strength is sufficient after transforming into a Sage, but he didn't use Sage Mode, so he didn't have much of an advantage relying solely on Konoha Fluid Techniques.
As for Karin, she didn't make it to the third round simply because sealing techniques aren't suitable for combat.
Tayu patted her chest.
At least they made it to the third round, which means they're in the top sixteen.
If she doesn't make it to the third round, she might as well find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
After all, she had confidently declared before the actual exam that she would definitely be in the top five.
Kaguya Kimimaro, on the other hand, was not happy at all.
Although he made it to the third round, he lost the first two rounds.
If he were in Otogakure, he would have been eliminated long ago.
Shigeo, on the other hand, remained calm.
He was more looking forward to Kitazawa's Eightfold Earth Seal. As long as it could be restored to normal, he didn't care whether it was in Otogakure or Konoha.
Moreover, he himself had no loyalty to Otogakure; he only cared about his good friend Kaguya Kimimaro.
"Life in the gifted class is getting harder and harder."
Kiba Inuzuka remarked with a sigh.
We need to work twice as hard.
Ino Yamanaka waved her little fist and glanced at Sakura Haruno.
"Competing on the same stage as geniuses, that's what youth is all about!"
Lee Rock said excitedly.
"That's right, youth is all about competition and mutual improvement!"
Naruto Uzumaki said excitedly.
"You two are still the most energetic."
Nara Shikamaru shook his head and said.
"Let's take advantage of this time and quickly recover our chakra."
He reminded her every day.
Upon hearing this, everyone ended their conversation and began to refine their chakra.
"Break time is over, now we begin the third round."
Kitazawa reached out and took out two small slips of paper from the lottery box. "The first match is between Kaguya Kimimaro and Uchiha Sasuke."
"What a fantastic battle!"
Tian Tian immediately said.
Uchiha Sasuke needs no introduction; he's consistently ranked in the top three of the genius class.
Although Kaguya Kimimaro lost two matches in a row, she was still honorable in her defeat, and her strength had been recognized by everyone.
"Sasuke-kun!"
Sakura Haruno looked at Sasuke Uchiha, said nothing, and simply called out his name.
"I declare Kimimaro the unluckiest person in this monthly exam!"
Kiba Inuzuka suddenly noticed something and spoke up.
What's the most unlucky thing?
Yamanaka Ino asked curiously.
"Of course, it's the fortune slip."
Kiba Inuzuka spread his hands and asked, "Isn't it unlucky to draw Naruto, Yakumo, and Sasuke in a row?"
"Now that you mention it, I really have terrible luck."
Inuzuka Hana paused for a moment, then agreed.
"Why do I have a feeling that Kimimaro is being targeted?"
Tayuya frowned and asked.
"Teacher Kitazawa couldn't possibly be that kind of person!"
Yamanaka Ino immediately retorted.
"It can't be Kitazawa-sensei."
Hinata Hyuga nodded quickly.
Due to her personality, she doesn't participate in discussions much.
But when it comes to Kitazawa, she certainly can't remain silent.
"Our rankings are based on performance, not wins or losses. It doesn't really matter who you're matched with."
Kiba Inuzuka shook his head, not believing that Kitazawa would set a trap for Kimimaro Kaguya.
"That's true."
Sakura Haruno agreed, saying, "Moreover, Kitazawa-sensei treats us all the same; each of us has our own training program."
Tayuya fell silent upon hearing this.
Sakura Haruno is absolutely right. Even when she first joined the genius class, she was taught a B-rank illusion technique.
Furthermore, why would Kitazawa target Kaguya Kimimaro? There's no reason, and there's no need.
Tayu also felt a little guilty when she thought about this.
After all, Kitazawa had treated her quite well from beginning to end, while she was the one who didn't appreciate it.
"..."
Nara Shikamaru hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
He instinctively felt that Kaguya Kimimaro was being targeted by Kitazawa, but he didn't dare say it.
Besides, no one would believe me anyway; I'm just a nobody.
"Kimimaro, be careful."
Jugo reminded him.
Kaguya Kimimaro nodded and walked into the arena.
"Sasuke, burn with youthful energy!"
Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs up and said.
"The only winner can be the Uchiha."
With his hands in his pockets, Uchiha Sasuke walked up to Kaguya Kimimaro.
"Battle begins!"
Kitazawa announced.
A crimson hue flashed.
Uchiha Sasuke awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan.
Genjutsu·Shiranui!
An invisible ripple spread out.
Kaguya Kimimaro froze on the spot.
He didn't expect Sasuke Uchiha to use genjutsu right from the start.
After all, he used Fire Release or Lightning Release in the first two rounds.
Kaguya Kimimaro felt a sudden darkness before her eyes as she was pulled into an illusion.
Flames erupted all over his body, and the pain spread throughout the surrounding area.
But in less than a second, he left the illusion.
"...?"
Kaguya Kimimaro looked at Uchiha Sasuke with a puzzled expression.
"I'm using this genjutsu to show you that the Uchiha Sharingan is no less powerful than the genjutsu of the Kurama clan."
Sasuke Uchiha said calmly, "But I won't use genjutsu next, because I will defeat you head-on."
"So cool! Sasuke-kun!"
Sakura Haruno and the other girls screamed.
"He got his act right, damn it!"
Inuzuka Kiba was so angry his teeth itched.
"This is Sasuke's youth!"
Naruto Uzumaki praised.
"What does this have to do with youth?"
Tayuya couldn't help but complain.
"He's really handsome."
Tenten couldn't help but laugh and said, "I can only say that he is indeed worthy of being called Uchiha."
Kitazawa's lips twitched.
That was a perfect display of swagger, I give it full marks.
If it weren't for the system mission, he would have really hoped that Uchiha Sasuke would get a beating.
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Chapter 315 Kimimaro's Crushing Defeat, Haruta's Reappearance
Kaguya Kimimaro looked at Uchiha Sasuke with a solemn expression.
The illusion technique Shiranui had just used gave him a rude awakening, making him realize that this sparring match would be more difficult than he had imagined.
But no matter what, he will not admit defeat.
Corpse Bone Pulse - Ten Fingers Pierced by Bullets!
Kaguya Kimimaro raised her hands and launched the first attack.
His ten fingers were slightly spread apart, and the white finger bones sliced through the air like bullets.