Naruto: Boruto Returns to Shippuden

Chapter 51 Sasuke VS Akado Armor

Hayate Gekko nodded to Sasuke and Akado Armor on the field, then stood in the center and announced, "Now, the first round begins. Please get ready, both of you!"

As he finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to the two people in the room.

"Apart from the participants, please move to the audience seats," Moonlight Gale continued.

The crowd rose and headed towards the stands, but just then, Kakashi suddenly appeared in front of Sasuke and said to him with a serious expression, "Sasuke, whatever you do, don't use the Sharingan."

"So you guys found out after all? That Orochimaru..." Sasuke turned his head and stared intently at Kakashi.

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Hmm... it seems you have become Orochimaru's target."

"Moreover, if the cursed seal on your neck goes berserk, your life could be in danger," Kakashi warned seriously.

Sasuke frowned slightly, pondering to himself. He was well aware of the danger of this cursed seal, but he also knew that without using his Sharingan and chakra, it would be a difficult battle.

“I think so too…” Sasuke replied in a low voice.

"It's alright, though. Even if that happens, the exam will be suspended, and I'll get there in time to stop your rampage. So please take care of me." Kakashi patted Sasuke on the shoulder.

However, when Sasuke heard the words "the exam will be suspended," his eyes suddenly hardened, and he was determined not to allow anything to interrupt the exam.

I won't let that happen.

Kakashi seemed to sense Sasuke's determination. He smiled slightly and said softly, "Good luck."

After saying that, Kakashi turned and left the examination room, leaving Sasuke to face the upcoming challenge.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the field was extremely tense. All the spectators held their breath, anticipating the unfolding of this exciting duel.

Sasuke took a deep breath, composed himself, and prepared to face the attack from the Crimson Armor.

With a command from Moonlight Gale, the battle was about to begin.

Because Sasuke couldn't use his Sharingan and chakra, he quickly fell into a disadvantageous position. To make matters worse, Akado Armor was absorbing Sasuke's chakra, forcing him to use the power of the cursed seal.

Unable to bear seeing Sasuke being suppressed like this, Naruto couldn't contain his excitement and shouted down, "Sasuke! Are you even Uchiha Sasuke?! Stop embarrassing yourself here! Fight properly!"

Boruto urged, "Come on, Sasuke! Get up! We're still looking forward to our duel!"

Sasuke regained some fighting spirit when he heard Boruto and the others calling out to him. He really had worried them again.

Just then, he suddenly glanced at Xiao Li beside him, and an idea flashed through his mind.

At the same time, the red-clad armored figure launched a final, fierce attack on Sasuke with a sharp aura: "You still have the mind to be distracted? However, this will be my last blow!"

The attacks from the red armor came like a storm, but Sasuke skillfully dodged each one with his agile movements.

Just as the red armor revealed an opening, Sasuke seized the opportunity and kicked him hard in the chin.

The kick was incredibly powerful, sending the red-armored man's entire body flying into the air.

But Sasuke did not stop his attack. He quickly leaped up and circled behind Akado Armor with astonishing speed.

Locke Lee stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment at what was happening before him.

Because the techniques Sasuke was using were all too familiar to him.

Just as Sasuke, behind the red armor, was forming hand seals and preparing to launch an attack, the cursed seal suddenly activated, causing Sasuke to spit out a mouthful of blood.

A sharp pain, like an electric current, shot through Sasuke's body, causing his facial muscles to contort and his expression of agony to be difficult to conceal.

Boruto saw the cursed seal on Sasuke's body begin to spread and couldn't help but exclaim inwardly: Oh no!

The examiners present all thought that the Uchiha clan's genius had come to an end.

Although the excruciating pain of the cursed seal almost tore Sasuke's will apart, he managed to suppress its power with his strong willpower, preventing it from fully erupting.

How could I possibly be devoured by something like that!

This scene shocked everyone present, especially those who knew the power of the Cursed Seal. They couldn't believe that Sasuke could remain calm and even continue fighting amidst such pain.

Sasuke's tenacity and perseverance were on full display at this moment.

"The next move is one I created myself, called... Lion's Barrage!"

Sasuke's left leg lashed out at Akado Armor like a whip, but the opponent easily deflected his attack with astonishing reaction speed and skill.

But Sasuke did not give up. He used the momentum of his rotation to adjust his body in mid-air and then finished with a powerful downward kick.

With a deafening roar, Sasuke and Akado Armor fell to the ground together amidst a cloud of dust, Sasuke having defeated Akado Armor.

Seeing this, Naruto was overjoyed: "Hahahaha! Sasuke! You... you won so badly, you're covered in injuries! Idiot!"

Boruto was overjoyed and gave a thumbs up, saying, "Well done, Sasuke! As expected of you!"

Orochimaru, who was also present, was also excited, his whole brain trembling with excitement, his eyes flashing with greedy light, yearning for Sasuke's body.

At this moment, a medical ninja walked over and said, "Uchiha Sasuke, our medical team will give you the best treatment."

Kakashi politely declined, saying, "You can't handle this. I'll take care of him."

“Now, I’m going to take him to seal that cursed seal…” Kakashi whispered to Sasuke.

"I want to wait until the preliminaries are over! I want to know who will advance." Sasuke was still thinking about seeing how the remaining people performed.

"No, you're being too impulsive. If you don't get treatment in time, the consequences will be unimaginable."

......

In the second match, Shino faced off against Zaku.

Shino secretly used an insect to block the air hole where Zaku was releasing his air cannon, causing Zaku's arms to explode, thus advancing him to the second round.

The third match will be between Kankuro and Kenmi.

Kankuro is a puppeteer. He easily wins by controlling his puppets to entangle his opponent, thus advancing to the second round.

......

Just then, the electronic bulletin board started flashing again, displaying two names.

Boruto vs. Kabuto Yakushi.