With how Sasuke reacted, it was clear to Shika that he was in, just needed to show some proof now which I could do easily as long as everything went as planned.
But to do that, Shika first has to seal One Tail's chakra inside Gaara. That is crucial, in the anime Gaara was wounded by Sasuke and had to be taken out of the village, making the appearance of the One Tail outside the village, pretty much spoiling all the plans Orochimaru had for the Gaara, though of course if Naruto wasn't there then the plan might have worked ultimately the plan was flopped so there is nothing else to say.
It didn't take a long time for Shikamaru's and Temari's match to end and it pretty much went like the anime. Shikamaru gave up the fight in the end Temari won.
Finally, Shika's and Gaara's match was here. This was the match that people were looking forward to seeing. Actually, even Shika didn't know that he was hyped up quite a bit after his fight with Sasuke. Many now wanted to see his fight against Gaara.
Shika didn't care too much about what was going on in the village, he pretty much wanted to stay away from politics for as long as possible.
He was only looking for tangible power and not political power, noting more.
"Shika." Kurenai called out just before Shika was about to enter the fighting area.
"Ah Kurenai sensei, what happened ?" Shika asked in confusion.
"Give up this match Shika." Kurenai didn't say anything but directly said this making Shika stiff, though he understood why she was staying this.
He, Sasuke even Hinata didn't see Gaara's and Lee's fight. Because they didn't know, but Kurenai knew and for someone who had taught Shika, she didn't want the same to happen to Shika.
"Don't worry Kurenai Sensei. I know what I am doing, I naturally have a way to handle this guy." Shika assured her and smiled, and though that didn't seem to solve Kurenai's worries, Shika didn't care anymore and entered the fighting area.
Genma looked at both the participants and his eyes lingered a tad bit longer on Shika, maybe he too knew about the S rank mission which Hokage gave him, Maybe?
"Start." Proctor finally said and the fight started.
But neither of the two participants moved, Gaara didn't move on his own, he wanted Shika to attack him first, maybe because he just wanted to drag the fight a little longer before killing the boy in front of him.
Shika didn't move because he wanted to see how much sanity Gaara retained right now, that would explain how much he could push the boy before finally sealing him.
Seeing the boy was calmly standing there, Shika just sighed… this meant that Shika had some time to prepare.
From now on, there were two ways that he could go… either drag the fight and give others a good show which is exactly what he was planning before, but now that he has already gotten the rewards for becoming a Chunin, he won't be doing all that to please others.
He plans to end this fight quick and save his chakra as much as possible. With that thought his hand almost became a blur and the next second he internally called out.
'Hidden Mist Jutsu.'
The air shifted and mist started to form around him, this was harder to do than a month ago because this place was open with wind and at the same time this place was much larger to completely covered with mist.
But that's fine, he plans to end the fight soon anyway.
As soon as the mist appeared, others who were looking for a good fight frowned, they were there to watch a thrilling fight, not for this.
Orochimaru who was right now sitting beside Hokage frowned internally, he wanted to see Shika's fight, but he knew that if Shika had this one jutsu which wouldn't let that happen. But unlike last time he couldn't use wind jutsu to remove that mist, he was sitting beside the third Hokage, and there was no way to do that.
Only civilians were the ones who were mostly complaining. Shinobi kept quiet, ultimately they would know the result so there was no reason to complain that much.
Inside the mist, Gaara too wasn't able to see anything, he looked around trying to find Shika but he didn't have the kind of sense to pinpoint Shika. But he didn't care honestly, he believed in his absolute defence, so he just waited for Shika to come to him.
Shika at this time was putting a barrier seal inside the mist. Not enough to stop a Biju but it can stop any chakra outburst which might leak later on and alert Orochimaru.
Once he was done and a small barrier was erected and once that was done, he got ready to act.
He though had no sensing capabilities but due to his training and Zabuza's talent, he was able to pinpoint others in his mist infuse with his chakra pretty well.
He clapped his hand and pointed the tips of the finger at Gaara who was still standing in one place without moving, waiting for him.
"Convergence." Shika smirked, finally the technique was completed and he was eager to see how it had come along.
He stood in one place and increased the pressure of water in his palm, and just when the pressure was enough he fired.
A jet of steam line water ejected out of his palm, the speed was so fast that it rivalled some of the fastest lightning jutsu.
Before even Gaara could realise what happened, he felt something piercing him, only later on the pain hit him changing his usual calm tone.
xxx
Hope you guys weren't expecting another long as fight. I dont plan to drag this arc long. There is much to do after this...
Here is the goal for this Week.
500+ stones for the first bonus chapter on Monday
1000+ Stones for the second bonus chapter on Sunday bonus chapter
"Thank you Very Much for All Your Support"
If you want to read up to 20+ Chapters in advance, check my Patre on
Patreon.com/Kamidemond