"What a cool move! He's actually manipulating the sand to defend against attacks..."
"This kind of ninjutsu is simply unbeatable!"
"What's that kid with the thick eyebrows going to do? The enemy this time is very powerful..."
"In this situation, using physical skills is impossible. Why not utilize ninjutsu or genjutsu? If it were that Uchiha, the battle would definitely be more interesting..."
"What? What is that kid doing? Is he unloading the burden???"
"It's just a burden; so what if he unties it? The sand of the Sand Shinobi is very powerful."
Just as everyone in the audience was discussing excitedly, Rock Lee excitedly dropped the Iron Body weights from his legs, smashing two big holes in the ground and creating a cloud of smoke and commotion.
The audience erupted into high-pitched shouts in an instant...
In a flash, the sluggish atmosphere of the entire venue was rekindled by Rock Lee's action, sparking even more fiery enthusiasm.
"Guy, this guy is insane!"
Kakashi stared wide-eyed, looking at Rock Lee in horror and speaking with awe in his voice.
"This, this level of burden! You must be joking..."
Zuozi also turned pale with shock; his Sharingan eyes widened as they fixed on Rock Lee. His mouth fell open as he said in a trembling voice, "Even when we practiced physical skills together before, I had no idea Rock Lee carried such a heavy load!"
With that much weight, Rock Lee's previous actions had been far faster than that of a typical physical ninja? This was astonishing!
"Surprised? There are more exciting things to come!"
Naruto, hearing Sako's exclamation, stepped forward two steps and softly said, "This is just the beginning!"
"This is better; there's another opponent who wants to compete. Naruto, who do you think will win?"
Sako's expression quickly returned to normal as his Three Tomoe Sharingan stared at the two fighters below, and he asked with a smile.
"Um... It should be Gaara! That guy is a terrifying opponent..."
Naruto didn't pretend to be mysterious and bluntly confirmed his thoughts.
[However, they probably won't complete the battle!]
At the same time, Naruto sighed inwardly. It was time for Orochimaru's Konoha Collapse Plan to begin.
While everyone had different thoughts, Rock Lee below shouted excitedly and appeared in front of Gaara as if he had teleported.
Rock Lee swung his fist with all his strength, aiming directly for Gaara's face. But just as his fist was about to connect, a cloud of sand appeared in front of Gaara, instantly blocking the attack.
Reacting quickly, Rock Lee stepped on the ground, switched positions, and continued his assault.
In an instant, Rock Lee appeared around Gaara as if teleporting, launching a flurry of attacks.
This scene drew another round of cheers from the crowd in the auditorium.
However, none of Rock Lee's attacks landed on Gaara. Each time, Gaara's sand reacted quickly to intercept him.
After Rock Lee attempted dozens of attacks, he realized they were ineffective. He retreated tens of meters to create some distance.
His attacks did not connect with Gaara as they had in the original plot. The current Gaara was already one with Shukaku. The speed and strength of his sand were far beyond what they had been before.
"Since this is the case, I can only deal heavy damage to his sand defense."
Rock Lee looked at the unscathed and spotless Gaara opposite him, gritted his teeth, untied the bandages on his hands, and said in a deep voice with sharp eyes, "Lian Hua..."
"Is that all you have? I admit, you are the fastest ninja I have ever met. However, you're still not capable of hurting me at all!"
Gaara's impression of Rock Lee had changed, and he shouted a little appreciatively. With that kind of speed, if it had been him before, he might have sustained some injuries!
"Then make up your mind! I will do as you wish..."
Rock Lee spread his hands in a stance, let out a loud shout, and suddenly disappeared from everyone's view.
In the next moment, with Gaara at the center, a cloud of dust rose rapidly.
Rock Lee moved around him at super high speed.
"Drink...."
Suddenly, Rock Lee rushed to Gaara's side again and delivered a powerful punch.
At that very moment, a cloud of sand once again blocked Rock Lee's attack before it could land.
This blow seemed to signal the start of battle.
With incredible speed, Rock Lee showcased the attacking posture he had just demonstrated.
But this time, he didn't evade the sand; instead, he struck it with every punch.
However, that was all he could do!
After landing dozens of blows in succession, Rock Lee was forced to retreat helplessly, panting as he looked at Gaara, who remained completely unharmed.
He was unable to make contact with his opponent, and his Lotus technique was unusable.
The opponent is incredibly strong.
I have no choice but to use that technique.
Mr. Guy and Neji have been watching me every day, so I can't let them down. They are all looking forward to my performance!
Neji, this is my Forbidden Technique for you. I'll show it to you in advance today...
Besides, how could I be defeated in front of the girl I love?
Sako, please recognize my strength!
Mr. Guy, today is the time for me to prove the Way of the Ninja...
Rock Lee raised his head and looked in the direction of the auditorium and lounge, steeling his resolve and showing his determination.
"Open the door! Open the door! Open the door!"
Rock Lee's body tensed as he stared seriously at Gaara, let out a loud shout, and instantly opened the Third Gate.
In an instant, his skin turned red, the veins on his forehead bulged, and Chakra along with green energy waves surrounded him.
The immense Chakra wind pressure emanated from Rock Lee, pressing outward in all directions.
But even in this state, Rock Lee was not satisfied.
The enemy is an incredibly powerful existence!
"Fourth Gate, Injury Gate Open..."
Rock Lee, exploding with energy, shouted angrily again as his aura surged even higher!
"He actually pushed himself to the Fourth Gate, despite the level of pain he's experiencing! Rock Lee, this guy..."
Zuozi stared at Rock Lee with wide eyes, the scarlet of his Sharingan spinning quickly as he watched with a mix of horror and admiration. He spoke in a trembling voice.
Sako, who had mastered the First Gate of the Eight Inner Gates, understood fully the difficulty of this technique and the toll it took on the body.
Even if she tried her hardest, she could barely open the Second Gate.
Such a feat left Sako deeply in awe of Rock Lee!
The audience, including the princes and others present, went completely wild...
Desperate shouts echoed throughout the venue.
"Has Little Li really reached such a level?"
Neji stared at Rock Lee, a sheen of sweat forming on his forehead as he murmured involuntarily.
This level of the Eight Inner Gates was beyond his capabilities!
"Bloom, seasons!
Today is the time for you to showcase the fruits of your hard work."
At that moment, Might Guy looked at Rock Lee with the proud eyes of a father watching his son and encouraged him loudly.
"Up..."
Rock Lee let out a low cry, and his figure flashed around Gaara like lightning, launching his attack.
His super-speed left everyone present dazed, unable to keep up with his movements.
Unfortunately, their ordinary eyes could barely track Rock Lee's actions.
Only Gaara's continuous counterattacks with sand revealed that the battle was still ongoing.
This scene shocked not only the ordinary audience but also ninjas from various villages...
Konoha's Genin has reached such a terrifying level?
In particular, the Sand Shinobi and Otonin, who were about to engage in action, felt a wave of jealousy.
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