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His skin turned pitch black, sharp claws grew from his hands, and strange cylinders emerged from his back.
Jugo broke through the first six restrictions in one go and directly entered the Earth Curse Seal - State Two.
When Shingetsu Izumo sensed that violent aura, he couldn't help but catch his breath.
Without saying a word, he also used the Eightfold Earth Curse Seal.
After using the Eightfold Earth Curse Seal, Jugo has surpassed his normal level.
His skin quickly turned black, sharp claws grew out, and his hair stood on end.
Izumo Shinzuki pulled out a large, kunai-shaped sword from behind his back.
The sudden transformation of the two people surprised the audience.
However, they were all high-ranking members of Konoha Village and already knew about the existence of the Cursed Seal Squad.
But this was the first time they had actually seen the so-called cursed seal with their own eyes.
Jugo was slightly startled by the changes in Izumo Kamitsu, but quickly put it out of his mind.
Explosive Smash!
He darted forward and slammed it down with his arm.
With a clang!
Izumo Kamitsu blocked Jugo's arm with his greatsword.
A tremendous force struck, and both of them involuntarily took a few steps back.
But Jugo took two steps back.
Due to the age and physical differences, he was no match for Izumo Kamatsuki in terms of strength.
"Again!"
Shingetsu Izumo charged forward, brandishing his greatsword.
The two engaged in a contest of physical skills.
Although Jugo has no weapon, his arms have super strong defensive capabilities and can withstand a large sword.
"The amplification effect of this curse mark is indeed quite good."
Choza Akimichi couldn't help but speak up.
He was well aware of Izumo's strength; he was just a decent Chunin.
However, after using the Earth Curse Seal, his power has caught up with that of a Special Jonin.
"Limited improvement."
Fugaku Uchiha shook his head and said.
"It's useless against Jonin."
Hiashi Hyuga echoed the comment, saying...
"There are already very few Jonin."
Nara Shikaku pondered for a moment and said, "Being able to increase the number of Chunin and Special Jonin is already extremely valuable."
Everyone nodded slightly.
There's nothing wrong with that statement.
"It's just a bit ugly."
Tsunade shook her head and said.
"Ugliness is only temporary."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "Once the battle is over, they will be able to return to their original appearance."
"Ah."
Tsunade watched for a while, then smiled and said, "Your student is going to lose. It seems our bet has turned into a tie again."
As soon as she finished speaking, Izumo Kamui forced Jugo back once again.
But this time he didn't pursue; instead, he formed a hand seal.
Water Release: Water Candy Binding Rope!
Shingetsu Izumo opened its mouth and spat out a stream of water.
As soon as Jugo regained his balance, the stream of water transformed into a sticky rope that wrapped around him.
He used all his strength to try to break free of the special rope, but it was too late.
With a single teleportation technique, Izumo Kamui placed a large sword against his neck.
"The victor will be the moon rising from the clouds."
Upon seeing this, Iruka Umino announced.
"Our bet has only just begun."
Kitazawa, seeing that Tsunade's words had come true, was not flustered and spoke with great confidence.
Tsunade's tendency to lose every bet couldn't possibly fail with him.
Of course, most importantly, he had already made certain arrangements in order to complete his system tasks.
"After this practical test is over, have the Dark Guard inform them not to reveal the existence of the Cursed Seal Force."
Tsunade suddenly thought of something and said.
"I see."
Kitazawa nodded and said.
It doesn't really matter if the curse mark is exposed, since only two or three people are using it.
Even if other ninja villages knew of the existence of the Earth Curse Seal, they wouldn't connect it to the Curse Seal Squad.
Under normal circumstances, such amplification-type ninjutsu either has serious side effects or has an extremely low success rate.
But they never expected that two creative ninjas would emerge from Konoha Village: Orochimaru and Kitazawa.
"When did Jugo acquire the Earth Curse Mark, just like Kimimaro?"
Kiba Inuzuka scratched his head, sensing a threat.
Like Shiro, Jugo had previously struggled to even reach seventeenth place in the genius class.
But now it's different; his strength is now about the same as theirs.
"You're wrong. Jugo is the first true possessor of the cursed seal."
Tayuya crossed her arms and said smugly.
"He's the first one?"
Yamanaka Ino's face showed a surprised expression.
"Then why hasn't he used it before?"
He asked the question every day, still puzzled.
"His curse seal is somewhat special. It used to be prone to going berserk. After Teacher Kitazawa improved it, he was able to use the Earth Curse Seal freely."
Tayuya replied.
"I see."
Tian Tian nodded and said.
"Teacher Kitazawa is amazing!"
Hinata Hyuga couldn't help but say.
Tayuya pursed her lips upon hearing this, but couldn't find a way to refute it.
"The rankings for this final exam are expected to change significantly."
Nara Shikamaru remarked with emotion.
Of course, he was referring to the rankings from eighth to eighteenth.
Those seven in front are not a threat to Jugo and Shiro for the time being.
"Everyone is getting stronger, and I can feel this incredibly intense youth!"
Naruto clenched his fist and said excitedly.
Chapter 342 The Shock Brought by the Genius Class
"The third sparring match: Rock Lee versus Keiji!"
After Iruka Umino finished shouting, Rock Lee and Keiji walked onto the field.
Keiji did not appear in the original work, but he was quite famous among the genin of Konoha.
Because he is a rare taijutsu ninja.
Of course, he was not a pure taijutsu ninja.
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
Rock Lee roared and charged forward.
Body Flicker Technique!
Qi Zhi dodged, avoiding his attack.
He approached Rock Lee calmly, clenched his fist, and swung it out.
"Konoha's Destroyer Rock Rising!"
Rock Lee met the attack with an elbow strike.
With a bang.
Qi Zhi's face showed surprise.
Rock Lee is not much inferior to him in terms of speed or strength.
Qi Zhi reacted quickly, raising his leg and striking Qi Zhi's abdomen with his knee.
"Konoha Whirlwind!"
Rock Lee blocked his knee with a low kick.
He used the momentum to leap into the air, spinning rapidly while kicking Qizhi hard in the neck with his heel.
Qi Zhi was startled and instinctively stepped back, quickly raising his arms to block the kick.
"Leaf Sudden Wind!"
Rock Lee used the momentum again, half-turned his body, and delivered a spinning kick to knock Qi Zhi back.
Just as Qi Zhi was about to create some distance, a second spinning kick came crashing down on him.
Left with no other option, he once again used his arms to block.
But at that moment, the last and most powerful roundhouse kick followed.
Qi Zhi was kicked and sent flying backward.
"Well done, Xiao Li!"
Chen Baojun couldn't help but shout loudly.
The Leaf Storm was his taijutsu, and he was naturally pleased to see Rock Lee perform so well.
"Thank you, Teacher Chen!"
Rock Lee immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "You've added so much green to my youth!"
"As expected of Little Li!"
Naruto Uzumaki rubbed his hands together, eager to have a friendly spar with him right now!
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