The Chunin Finals Arena.
The Daimyo Advisor from the Land of Fire, who had been escorted by Anbu all the way here, had a face full of fury.
From the moment he entered the village, he had been constantly followed by these Anbu. He couldn't even go to see Koharu and Homura.
Hiruzen, on the other hand, stood on the high platform waiting for the Advisor, with no intention of going down to greet him.
If he knew what the Advisor was thinking, he would probably state very clearly that he wouldn't be able to see them.
At this moment, Koharu and Homura had already been captured by his men and were imprisoned in Konoha's Torture and Interrogation Unit.
The Kusagakure Jonin beside the Advisor had lost all color in his face as he walked with the Advisor towards the high platform.
Seeing Hiruzen, dressed in the Hokage's ceremonial robes, waiting for them on the high platform, his face paled even further, like a dead man.
Since entering the village, he had been looking for an opportunity. But no matter where he went, Kakashi would appear before him.
In the most indifferent tone, Kakashi would tell him that he needed to return to protect the Advisor.
Protect what?!
Can't you see that the person is surrounded by your Anbu?
"Advisor, it's been a long time. Please forgive my oversight."
On the high platform, Hiruzen said with a smile when he saw the Daimyo Advisor approaching.
Just as the Daimyo Advisor, his face full of anger, was about to question Hiruzen, Hiruzen turned and pointed directly into the arena, saying, "Advisor, please take a seat and watch first."
"After all, the Jonin are very busy and are waiting for us."
Seeing Hiruzen show him such disrespect, the Advisor's face immediately darkened.
Seeing that his employer was still being stubborn, the Jonin from Kusagakure beside him immediately pulled him back.
He whispered, "Sir, it's best to sit down now. Almost all the people gathered in this arena are Konoha Jonin."
Hearing this, the Advisor finally looked at the figures scattered throughout the arena. He couldn't help but gulp, hastily sitting down on the chair prepared next to Hiruzen.
Hiruzen sat down with a smile. All the Jonin in the arena were currently without missions. After all, Hiruzen, who had already decided to build momentum for his disciple, naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.
In the arena, Shinji, standing in the center circle, touched his nose. He really didn't expect his master to play such a big game.
As Hiruzen, who had taken his seat, nodded, Fugaku, who was already standing beside the high platform, faced the arena.
Looking at Shinji standing in the arena, he loudly announced.
"The test begins!"
As soon as his voice fell, three figures appeared at three different locations on the high walls of the arena.
Then, with a Body Flicker Technique, they appeared around Shinji, forming a triangular formation to surround him.
Shinji's lips twitched. It was one thing for Kakashi to show off in front of him.
But did the two of you really need to?
The next moment, the Jonin of the Hyuga clan launched a rapid assault towards Shinji.
And the Jonin of the Uchiha clan formed hand signs and immediately released a Ninjutsu.
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!
A massive, dragon-shaped inferno, compressed from Chakra, attacked Shinji.
Seeing this, Shinji took a deep breath, and his Chakra erupted, his aura suddenly changing.
Whoosh—
He instantly flashed in front of the fiery dragon, covering his right fist with Yang Chakra, and punched out fiercely.
The moment the fiery dragon collided with his right fist, a huge Chakra fluctuation pressed outwards, and the fiery dragon was instantly scattered.
Amidst the scattering flames, the Hyuga Jonin landed, observing his surroundings with a vigilant expression.
Shinji, using the opportunity of scattering the fiery dragon, disappeared.
The Uchiha Jonin's eyes widened and his mouth hung open. He had never seen anyone dare to face a Fire Release Ninjutsu with their bare fists, let alone scatter it.
Fugaku, standing on the high platform, had already activated his Sharingan and frowned slightly.
It was very similar to Tsunade's Chakra enhanced strength, yet it wasn't.
"Both of you, be careful. His Taijutsu is also very strong." Kakashi said, pulling out a kunai and warning the two Jonin in the arena.
Boom—
A sonic boom sounded, and the Hyuga Jonin performed a backflip to leave his original spot. When he landed, his Byakugan stared in disbelief at the crater on the ground.
If it weren't for his Byakugan detecting Shinji's presence, allowing him to quickly dodge, he would have been defeated by a single punch just now.
As the dust settled, Shinji's figure stood at the edge of the crater, looking at the three seniors before him.
He said in a slightly provocative tone, "Three senpais, please use your full strength. Otherwise... it's going to rain later."
"Time to bring in the laundry."
Kakashi's lips twitched upon hearing this. Although he knew Shinji's Taijutsu was strong, this arrogant demeanor meant that even if he passed later, Shinji would still look very bad.
Indeed, as Shinji's words fell, the Uchiha Jonin was the first to lose his patience.
Slightly agitated, he asked the Hyuga Jonin and Kakashi, "Both of you, it seems a junior looks down on us? How about we cooperate?"
"I agree." The Hyuga Jonin responded decisively.
"...No problem." Kakashi said with deadpan eyes, wanting to refuse but still reluctantly agreeing.
"Good, do you know Wind Release?" The Uchiha Jonin asked with a smirk.
Although his clan leader had given instructions, being provoked like this by a junior, he had to teach him a good lesson. Anyway, acknowledging Shinji's promotion later would be enough.
"Yes, but I'm not proficient." Kakashi replied, lowering his gaze.
"Then it'll be troublesome for the Hyuga. Try to get close and interfere with his hand signs." The Uchiha Jonin instructed the Hyuga Jonin.
"Understood." The Hyuga Jonin replied, striking an opening pose.
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!
The Uchiha Jonin instantly formed hand signs, gathering Chakra in his throat. He then spewed out a vast expanse of surging flames, like seawater, towards Shinji.
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!
Kakashi, at the appropriate moment, used Wind Release. This caused the already wide-ranging flames to instantly surge skyward, expanding dramatically.
The Hyuga Jonin's lips twitched. With this firestorm, how was he supposed to rush in and prevent Shinji from using Ninjutsu?
On the other side, Shinji looked at the firestorm, like a sea of fire, rushing towards him, feeling quite satisfied.
He raised his hands and quickly formed hand signs, gathering Chakra in his throat, then spewed out a water impact capable of forming a lake onto the ground, meeting the sea of fire.
Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave!
As water and fire collided, a massive amount of scalding steam was generated, rapidly rising into the sky.
"Got you!"
A voice sounded beside Shinji. The Hyuga Jonin, seizing the opportunity, appeared next to Shinji.
Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palml
Shinji, without turning his head, used an elbow strike, interrupting the Gentle Fist.