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The next second, an iron chain flew out, attempting to entangle Hyuga Neji.
Neji Hyuga's response was simple.
With a single palm strike, he knocked the iron chain away from its direction.
Hyuga Neji took a step forward and arrived in front of Tenten on his left.
Soft Fist - Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms!
When Neji Hyuga unleashed his eighth palm strike, Tenten vanished into thin air.
The sound of wind breaking rang out.
Manipulation Tool - Heavenly Lock Disaster!
Finally, Tian Tian completed her psychic abilities.
A huge scroll unfolded, and a large number of ninja tools poured down like a torrential rain.
Hyuga Neji suddenly turned around and continued his Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms.
He swatted away all the ninja tools.
When a gap appeared, he looked at Tian Tian.
Bagua Empty Palm!
Hyuga Neji unleashed a palm strike, and an invisible shockwave struck him instantly.
The person who instinctively used a large scroll to shield himself was still swatted away.
"It is the original body."
Once Hyuga Neji confirmed it, he took a quick step and gave chase.
He came up to Tiantian and struck out with his palms several times in succession.
Another person wanted to be rescued every day, but it was too late.
"I concede."
He spoke up every day.
Upon hearing this, Hyuga Neji released her chakra pressure points and helped her up.
"Thank you."
Tian Tian said with a smile.
She dispelled the other shadow clone and walked off the field with Hyuga Neji.
The third round of competition continued.
Actually, the number of matches in the third round was about the same as in the second round, because there were only two fewer players.
Eighteen students advanced to the second round, and sixteen students advanced to the third round.
Overall, it was still a battle between the same group of students, only the order changed in the third round.
Time passed slowly.
Soon it came to the eighth and final match.
There was no suspense in this sparring match; Kurama Yakumo easily defeated Inuzuka Hana.
"The third round has now concluded."
Seeing this, Kitazawa announced, "Everyone, take a ten-minute break. Once the time is up, we will announce the rankings and group assignments for this practical exam."
The monthly exams are not over yet, as there are still tasks to complete.
In other words, the final ranking will be a combination of the scores from the theoretical exam, the practical exam, and the tasks completed.
This change was caused by the arrival of Kaguya Kimimaro and the others.
The next monthly exam won't be so troublesome.
"Teacher Kitazawa."
Sasuke Uchiha stood up and said bluntly, "I want to challenge Naruto."
"Sasuke, I promise you!"
Upon hearing this, Naruto Uzumaki excitedly exclaimed, "Finally, I can have another youthful showdown with you!"
"This time it won't be like last time; victory will ultimately belong to me."
Uchiha Sasuke glanced at him and said with great confidence.
He is now very arrogant because he easily defeated Kaguya Kimimaro with Lightning Release: Chidori Senbon and Lightning Release: Chidori Stream.
At least in both ranged and melee combat, he now has ways to counter Naruto Uzumaki.
"Well."
Kitazawa nodded and said, "You all step back to the sidelines and make room for them."
"I wonder who will win this time."
Yamanaka Ino pondered for a moment and said, "Both of them have improved, it's hard to say."
"Sasuke-kun will definitely win!"
Sakura Haruno said without hesitation.
She had previously worried that she might have a "poisonous prediction" about Sasuke Uchiha, but after he defeated Kimimaro Kaguya, she put the "poisonous prediction" thing out of her mind.
"I support Naruto!"
Kiba Inuzuka immediately said, "Naruto has too much chakra. In time, he'll definitely win!"
"I feel so too."
Tayu also participated in the discussion.
The battle with Naruto Uzumaki had left her with a great deal of psychological trauma.
In comparison, Sasuke Uchiha didn't seem to pose as much of a threat.
"Judging from the number of times the two fought, Naruto had the advantage."
Shino Aburame analyzed.
"But since we haven't fought them, it's just speculation."
Tian Tian shook her head and said, "Just look at it directly."
"Sasuke really has the Uchiha personality."
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched as Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki entered the arena and couldn't help but laugh.
Kakashi Hatake was thinking of his deceased teammate, Obito Uchiha.
He's a bit like Sasuke; he never gives up, even after repeated defeats.
"In the genius class, only Sasuke has a chance to defeat Naruto."
Kosuke Maruhoshi commented, "This is actually a blessing in disguise for them, having a worthy opponent."
"That's what bonds are all about."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with great satisfaction.
Naruto Uzumaki is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and when he was Hokage, there were concerns about his integration into the family.
But with Kitazawa and the genius class, this problem was easily solved.
"Naruto, skip the unnecessary probing and go all out."
Uchiha Sasuke gripped the Thunder God Sword and said calmly.
"Truly my nemesis!"
Naruto Uzumaki immediately shouted excitedly, "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
After hundreds of shadow clones appeared, they immediately split into two rows.
Just then, Sasuke Uchiha made a move.
Body Flicker Technique!
He unleashed chakra from his feet and charged into Naruto's shadow clones at top speed.
He manipulated a large amount of lightning chakra and poured it into the Thunder God Sword.
The sword trembled, and lightning was activated, spreading in all directions.
The nearby shadow clones were immediately covered in lightning, and their entire bodies were numb from the shock.
Bang bang bang!
Unable to bear it any longer, the shadow clones turned into smoke amidst screams.
The shadow clones, who originally intended to unleash Wind Release: Gale Palm and Wind Release: Shuriken, were suddenly thrown off balance and their formation was disrupted by the lightning.
Naruto's pupils contracted slightly.
Without hesitation, he picked up the greatsword Samehada and leaped up to smash it down.
Uchiha Sasuke took a step back.
With a loud bang.
The greatsword Samehada slammed into the ground, instantly cracking the ground and sending rocks flying.
Konoha Style: Willow!
With a flick of his wrist, Sasuke Uchiha thrust his weapon towards Naruto Uzumaki.
The illusion that freezes the target arrives first.
Naruto was only stunned for a moment before Kurama dispelled the genjutsu with a single tail strike.
But this moment is enough.
Sasuke Uchiha's Thunder God Sword emerged from Naruto Uzumaki's blind spot and pierced towards him with the force of thunder.
At the critical moment, the greatsword Samehada opened its mouth and bit into Uchiha Sasuke's arm.
If he doesn't stop, he'll get bitten.
Sasuke Uchiha didn't want to exchange wounds, and he also knew that the Samehada sword would absorb his chakra.
Even if he were to exchange injuries, it would still be a huge loss for him.
But Sasuke Uchiha didn't pull his hand back.
In an instant, he changed the direction of his attack, dodging the Samehada sword while simultaneously thrusting his sword at Naruto Uzumaki's thigh.
"Fierce Leaf Vajra Whirlwind!"
Naruto Uzumaki almost instinctively kicked towards the Thunder God Sword.
Blue chakra clung to his legs, making him stronger and faster.
Uchiha Sasuke immediately felt the Thunder God Sword in his hand become heavier.
This attack completely cost him his chance.
Uchiha Sasuke retreated without hesitation.
At the same time, he flicked his left hand, and three kunai flew out.
Naruto, who was about to give chase, could only grab the Greatsword Samehada and swat the kunai away.
"Wind Release: Gale Palm!"
Naruto's shadow clones, who had been affected by the lightning of Thor's sword, finally returned to normal.
They got together again.
A sudden gust of wind appeared out of nowhere, gathered together, and formed a storm wave that surged toward Uchiha Sasuke.
Upon seeing this, Naruto Uzumaki immediately stopped in his tracks.
After all, the original body cannot ignore the ninjutsu used by the shadow clone.
Lightning Release: Thousand Birds!