Kapitel 208: 208.Namikaze Naruto VS Gaara

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Sasuke utilized flying sickle feet and a spirit bow for remote "kiting," struggling for a direct confrontation. Ordinary arrows lacked the necessary lethality for a decisive blow. Despite incurring numerous injuries, Jūgo quickly healed under the influence of Sage Chakra, his exceptional instantaneous technique making him a formidable opponent.

Jūgo, pondering a strategy, transformed the ejector behind him into a series of firing muzzles, launching a barrage of compressed Chakra light bullets. Sasuke, taken aback, evaded using his scythe. Jūgo's multifaceted attack intensified, but Sasuke, with Sharingan, narrowly escaped the axe attacks, constantly maintaining distance.

Contemplating the use of Chidori, Sasuke recognized its potential for penetration but also the risk of a counterattack due to Jūgo's monstrous form. An inspiration struck, recalling a mythical figure wielding a thunderous lance - the Arrow of Indra.

But

'Who is Indra?' Sasuke confused at this foreign memory

Spotting a lapse in Sasuke's focus, Jūgo launched a heavy punch, damaging Sasuke's leg and limiting his mobility.

"You're done!" Jūgo continue his barrage of attacks

Sasuke out of desperation, channeling all his Chakra and transform them into a thunderous arrow, stunning the audience.

Because this type of jutsu mastery should be in the level of Jōnin!

Kakashi marveled at Sasuke's innovation - a Chidori transformed into an arrow, a testament to his genius. "Lightning Style: Chidori Sharp Arrow," Sasuke called, releasing a thunderbolt that penetrated Jūgo's defenses, inflicting a critical wound.

"Winner, Uchiha Sasuke!"

Kurenai announced the result

"Jūgo!"

As teammates, Suigetsu and Karin quickly jumped onto the stage. Observing Jūgo's chest pierced, Suigetsu was startled, "Hello? Jūgo, aren't you going to just die like this?"

"Shut up! He still has the flow of Chakra," Karin noted, astonished.

"Cough~"

Jūgo coughed up blood, clutching his wound as he sat up. The audience watched in shock; despite the direct hit by the lightning bolt through his heart, he survived. "I'm fine. I used the curse's power to shift my heart slightly," Jūgo explained, albeit weakly. While he dodged a fatal injury, the ordeal left him heavily damaged.

On the other hand, Sasuke was seriously injured, with a broken kneecap, and was carried away by Konoha's medics.

The match set a high bar for the finals, eliciting excited reactions from the crowd. "Indeed, Sasuke proved superior. As an experimental subject, he's full of surprises," Yuki mused, acknowledging Sasuke's successful adaptation of Quincy powers, a key factor in Yuki's research on "Holy Characters."

The subsequent rounds unfolded:

Nara Shikamaru VS Tayuya showcased Shikamaru's intelligence, capturing Tayuya with shadow imitation until her Curse Seal Stage Two broke free, leading to her victory with sound illusion.

Rock Lee VS Hōzuki Suigetsu ended predictably, with Suigetsu's Hydration Technique nullifying physical attacks.

Kuzoto VS Chojuro was evenly matched, resulting in a draw, much to the audience's surprise.

Tenten VS Karin, leveraging her arsenal over Karin's lack of combat prowess, Tenten able to defeat her.

The Namikaze Naruto VS Gaara match was highly anticipated,

On one side, Namikaze Naruto is the son of the current Hokage

And on the other side, Gaara is the son of the current Kazekage

To say this match till be the climax of the entire Chūnin exam is not an exageration

"Haha! We are finally on it!" Naruto pointed at Gaara with hearty face

"For the sake of my father, I will definitely defeat you!" That was the only replied Gaara gave him. Gaara expression is saying that he will take Naruto very seriously

"For your father! I'm different from you. I don't fight for anyone, I fight for myself!" Naruto said, his father never asked him to win to save the Hokage's face

Gaara didn't give any replied

'I bear the fate of my village! I can't lose in this place!'