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Chapter 271 Neji VS Naruto
Chapter 271 Neji VS Naruto
"Everyone, welcome to the final exam of this joint Chunin Exams!"
On the high platform, Hiruzen Sarutobi addressed everyone in the arena through chakra amplification.
"After a month of rigorous testing, the best genin from each village have emerged and arrived at this final test."
Those who have persevered to this point are the elite of the elite.
However, to successfully advance to Chunin, one final battle is required.
Enough with the chit-chat. Now I announce that the final assessment of the Joint Chunin Exams is about to begin.
"Ninjas, unleash your full power and amaze everyone!"
As Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, several cannons rose into the air and exploded in the sky.
As the referee, Gekko Hayate also came to the center of the field and began to read the rules to the contestants.
Tetsuya was somewhat surprised to see Hayate Gekko.
Wait a minute, shouldn't Gekko Hayate have already died by now? How is he still alive?
Could it be that he drank too much with Orochimaru lately, damaging his genius brain and causing him to abandon the Konoha Collapse Plan?
Thinking about it, he looked across at the other side.
On the opposite building, Tetsuya immediately spotted the Kazekage, who was wearing a Kazekage robe and a straw hat that covered his face.
Judging from the other party's sharp eyes, that guy was definitely not the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa.
Orochimaru, disguised as the Kazekage, sensed Tetsuya's gaze and nodded at him.
"Hmm, it seems he hasn't given up on his plan."
However, it was just a small moonlight gust of wind; life and death could not affect what would happen next.
"In the first match, Konoha's Uzumaki Naruto will face Konoha's Hyuga Neji. Both players are preparing."
After the rules were read aloud, Moonlight Gale signaled for the first group of contestants to take the stage.
Naruto and Neji entered the arena from different directions.
The audience cheered when they saw this.
The long-awaited competition has finally begun, and the first match was quite exciting.
Neji Hyuga, the undisputed genius of Konoha, faces off against Naruto Uzumaki, the former underdog. Although Naruto has somehow figured things out and is no longer the underdog he once was.
In the public's perception, he is still that kid who likes to play pranks everywhere and scribbles all over the Hokage Rock.
"I never expected him to persevere all the way here."
"It's quite surprising, Naruto Uzumaki, a kid full of unpredictable factors."
"However, even with all the uncertainties, his Chunin Exam journey should come to an end."
"That's right, after all, he's facing a recognized genius now."
"Hyuga Neji, the Hyuga clan has produced an extraordinary guy."
"Heh, so what? It's just a branch family. They still have to be dogs for the main family."
"Hey, watch out, some things are best left unsaid."
The companion next to him quickly nudged the man, signaling him to shut up.
Not far away, a number of members of the Hyuga main family were sitting.
And the one leading the group is none other than the current head of the Hyuga family, Hyuga Hiashi.
As a ninja, how could he not hear what those people were saying?
Even so, what could he possibly say?
All he could do was clench his fists in silence.
He appears to be the head of the Hyuga clan, with everything under his control, enjoying immense prestige.
But above him, the head of the family, is the council of elders, who are the actual decision-makers of the Hyuga clan.
Looking at Neji on the field, he seemed to see his younger brother Hizashi.
"Yoshi, Neji, I know you're strong, but after a month of special training, I've become even stronger. Today, I will definitely defeat you!"
Naruto was full of confidence. You see, he had learned several ninjutsu in the past month.
Neji smiled and nodded.
"I know, bring it on. I will show you my strength."
He naturally knew that Naruto had learned a lot of ninjutsu in the past month, after all, one of the teachers was his senior sister.
"Alright, then there's no need for so much probing. I'll go all out against a genius like you from the start!"
Naruto forms hand seals.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
"Bang!"
A cloud of smoke exploded, and in an instant, more than a dozen Narutos appeared on the field.
Seeing that Naruto immediately used the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, Neji didn't hold back either.
"Open your white eye!"
He activated his Byakugan, attempting to find Naruto's true form within the clones.
"I won't give you a chance to find me! Go for it!" *N
More than ten Narutos charged toward Neji together, intending to overwhelm him with their numbers.
Neji remained calm upon seeing this and responded directly with Gentle Fist.
In a taijutsu duel, even ten Narutos wouldn't be a match for Neji.
What is a genius? A genius is someone who, on the basis of having certain talents, works harder than ordinary people.
Ever since Neji learned of his father's death with Tetsuya's help, he has fallen asleep with the soreness and sweat all over his body after training.
This is also the foundation for Neji, who was still young, to master the Gentle Fist Final Form, which even adult Hyuga clan members could not.
Naruto's shadow clones charged at Neji one after another, only to be knocked away by Neji one by one.
The clone that was blasted away exploded into a cloud of white mist the moment it hit the ground.
The dozen or so clones were quickly eliminated.
"Your clones have no effect on me. Show me what other tricks you have up your sleeve."
"I never intended to defeat you with just one Shadow Clone Jutsu. The ninjutsu I'm really going to use is this."
The last clone was destroyed, and Neji saw Naruto's main body charging towards him.
"Spiral pills!"
Naruto ran at top speed, gathering a ball of chakra in his hand and hurling it at Neji.
"Rasengan? Perhaps this move is useful against others, but I know this ninjutsu too well."
Neji raised his hands and unleashed an astonishing burst of chakra.
"Bagua Palm, Reversing Heaven!"
"What?!"
Naruto saw Neji suddenly spin around, transforming into a blue hemisphere.
"Bang!"
The Rasengan landed on Naruto's Heavenly Return, instantly unleashing a powerful recoil that sent Naruto flying.
The Hyuga clan members in the audience were utterly astonished.
This technique, called "Huatian," is a ninjutsu passed down orally within their main family. How did Neji, a member of the branch family, learn it?
Noticing the unusual movements of his clansmen, Hiashi said coldly.
"Quiet down, all of you. You all know Neji's talent. It must be that one of you used the Rejuvenation Technique in front of him, which allowed him to comprehend it."
The Hyuga clan couldn't really refute this, given Hyuga Neji's truly astonishing talent.
The battle was over, but Neji's attack had only just begun.
"Eight Trigrams Empty Palm!"