Capítulo 74: Chapter 74: How does this brat know so much?
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Colt thought wildly in his heart sympathizing with the guy.
He did not even realize that Temari kept peeking at him, and he didn't listen to Hayate Gekkō explaining the rules.
Yakushi Kabuto's unhesitating abstention also caught the Third Hokage's attention.
After all, a ninja who abstained at this stage six times in a row was pretty conspicuous.
Kabuto himself didn't care about that either.
Now that Orochimaru-sama was there, his undercover mission would end.
"The first match! Uchiha Sasuke vs Yoroi Akadō!"
Looking at the words scrolling on the screen, Hayate announced weakly.
The others went to the second floor, ready to watch the match.
The [Cursed Seal] on Sasuke's body was sealed in advance, and after three days of recovery, his strength was restored.
In a few moves, Sasuke won cleanly against his opponent.
As he did so, Colt remembered a very important thing and instantly came to the Third Hokage's side.
"Old man, I want to ask you one thing."
Colt said without being polite at all.
"Oh?" The Third Hokage became interested. This was the second time Colt had asked him for help; the last time was when he was allowed to go to the Konoha Hospital.
"Don't let Hinata and Neji end up fighting each other."
The Third Hokage shook his head, "Even I can't control the matches."
Colt pouted, knowing that by saying this, the old man had lied to Naruto and the others.
"Lemon Hot Spring, Grapefruit Hot Spring, Yoko Hot..."
Before Colt could finish speaking, the Third Hokage covered his mouth.
"Wait!"
'How does this brat know so much about me?'
Those were the hot springs he often peeped at.
"I see, you little rascal, I accept your proposal, but keep it to yourself!"
The Third Hokage glared at him fiercely and waved him away.
Colt smiled slightly before returning to his place.
The second match had also started by then: Shino against Zaku of Otogakure.
Shino's insects naturally restrained Zaku's sound-based techniques, and the insects could block Zaku's air attacks unconsciously.
Zaku, who lost the advantage of his sound techniques, couldn't beat the member of the Aburame clan at all and was easily defeated.
The next few battles were also the same as in the original timeline.
Kankuro and Temari defeated Misumi Tsurugi and Tenten respectively.
Finally, Hayate announced again:
"Yamanaka Ino vs Haruno Sakura!"
"Ino, come on! This is an easy one,"
Colt cheered for Ino regardless of Sakura's ugly face.
And Ino also sent a flying kiss to express her appreciation.
Women's fights, especially kunoichi fights, tend to spark interest.
Everyone's attention to this battle instantly increased a lot.
Just to the disappointment of many, the battle between the two was rather unskilled.
Ino's family's secret techniques were countered by Sakura's strong will, and Sakura had no offensive ninjutsu and hadn't even yet learned to use Genjutsu that well.
In the end, it was Ino who defeated Sakura with the physical skills that Colt had trained her in.
Kakashi looked at Colt, who was already happy, and a black line appeared on his forehead.
"At least show some restraint. Sakura is your teammate."
Colt smiled disdainfully, "Then who do you think she can beat among those present? Losing to her own Konoha comrade and suffering less, this is already a lucky result."
Kakashi was at a loss for words.
Because what Colt said was right. There were more than 20 people, and Sakura was definitely the weakest.
Looking at the somewhat dejected Sakura, Kakashi had no time to console her.
Another of his students, Naruto, came on stage.
In the arena, Naruto looked at Kiba with confidence.
"Ha! I will win this one, and then I'll beat Sasuke on the main stage!"
"Hah!"
"Heh!"
The two persons in question snorted in disdain almost at the same time.
One was Kiba, and the other was Sasuke who was watching the game.
"Naruto, you're all talk and no action!"
Although they were good friends, Kiba will never let Naruto win easily.
The two chatted for a while and then began a fierce physical confrontation.
As a member of the Inuzuka clan, Kiba's taijutsu was naturally not weak.
This clan's taijutsu was very distinctive, called the 'Beast Imitation technique', and every move imitates beasts to attack.
The action was fierce, and the techniques went straight to the point.
But today's Naruto didn't have Orochimaru's Five Elements Seal, and his chakra flowed smoothly.
With a steady stream of [Shadow Clones], the two were evenly matched for a while.
But things changed when Kiba fed himself and Akamaru a soldier pill.
The speed and strength of the man and ninken were greatly improved, completely suppressing Naruto.
[Shadow Clones] also dispelled when hit.
Their powerful [Fang Over Fang] technique directly caused a lot of damage to Naruto.
"Hey! Referee, isn't this a foul?"
"This guy is taking drugs and using a dog, and he doesn't fight fair!"
Naruto yelled angrily at Hayate.
"Didn't your instructor give you any? All ninja tools and companions are part of a ninja's own strength and can be used naturally, just like shuriken."
Hayate looked at Kakashi strangely before coughing to explain to Naruto.
'How embarrassing!'
Although Naruto was helpless, he could only accept the rules.
Colt looked on thoughtfully.
A cute puppy-like Akamaru had such fighting power, meanwhile his own dog...
No, he can't think about it anymore.
If he thinks about it again, he'll lose his mind.
Colt shook his head and sighed, looking at Kakashi inexplicably.
And far away in Colt's house, Ichibi was happily nibbling on the dining table when he suddenly shuddered and looked around vigilantly.
'This dangerous aura, could it be that the master has returned?'
Back in the arena.
Kiba and Akamaru, who had burned through the soldier pill, were stunned by Naruto's resilience.
Naruto struggled to cope and finally found Kiba's weakness at a critical moment.
When launching [Fang Over Fang], once the attack direction was locked, it cannot be changed, and the two can only go forward.
"[Shadow Clone Jutsu]!"
Naruto once again used the [Shadow Clone Jutsu] to summon more than ten clones.
"Naruto, don't waste your chakra, it's already useless against me!"
Kiba grinned and laughed. After using the beast imitation technique, his whole appearance became much fiercer.
"Stop talking nonsense, Kiba. Let's use this move to decide the winner!"
With a big wave of Naruto's hand, the Shadow Clones rushed forward in a mighty way.
"Akamaru, let's go!"
Kiba snorted coldly and performed [Fang Over Fang] simultaneously with Akamaru, who had used the [Transformation Technique]. Shadow Clones exploded into smoke after being attacked.
After rushing through the smoke, Kiba discovered that there were two Shadow Clones beside Naruto.
At the same time, a blue ball of light quickly formed in Naruto's hand.
The Third Hokage stood up in surprise.
"That is?"
Kakashi's eyes narrowed, and all the ninja who had knowledge of that blue ball widened their eyes.
Capítulo 75: Chapter 75: Lee vs Gaara!
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(Four chapters today. 1/4)
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"What an amazing chakra control," Kankuro murmured, his eyes widening with newfound respect.
This kid, who he had casually teased earlier, actually mastered such a powerful ninjutsu.
The puppeteer couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
Konoha was indeed the cradle of geniuses, he thought to himself.
He along with other sand shinobi, were reconsidering their initial assessment of the Leaf Village's strength.
Even Gaara, typically indifferent to others, turned his full attention to Naruto.
His pale green eyes narrowed, recognizing the technique that Colt had used to break through his ultimate defense.
It was naturally impressive, and for the first time, a flicker of interest passed across Gaara's usually emotionless face.
"I didn't expect that, Naruto. You also mastered Colt's ninjutsu?" Sasuke said, his voice a mixture of surprise and begrudging admiration. His eyes finally lit up with genuine interest, realizing that now Naruto truly qualified as a worthy opponent.
"Kakashi," Might Guy intoned solemnly, his thick eyebrows furrowed in concentration, "this is the Fourth Hokage's Rasengan." When he mentioned the Fourth Hokage, there was an unmistakable flash of reverence in his eyes.
For Guy, and for many others in Konoha, the Fourth had been the epitome of what a ninja should be – an almost perfect shinobi worthy of deep respect.
"Yeah," Kakashi replied, his voice maintaining its usual lazy drawl despite the gravity of the situation.
"It was taught to him by Colt, and it has nothing to do with me." There was a hint of pride in his voice, though whether it was for Naruto's achievement or Colt's teachings, it wasn't clear.
"Colt?" Ibiki, who had remained silent until now, looked at the handsome young man with a complicated expression. The seasoned interrogator found himself reassessing the enigmatic youth yet again.
In the main seat, the Third Hokage gazed at the familiar ninjutsu, lost in memories.
"Minato's technique," he murmured softly, his aged voice tinged with both nostalgia and regret. "Naruto... Is this perhaps fate passing it on as an inheritance?"
He couldn't help but wonder how different things might have been if Minato was still alive. How much stronger would Konoha be? Would they be so easily threatened by the likes of Orochimaru? The old man's mind raced with possibilities and what-ifs.
A hint of bitterness touched the corner of the Third's mouth, but it vanished as quickly as it had appeared.
His gaze shifted to Colt, and he felt a surge of hope and satisfaction.
This ninjutsu, also recorded in the sacred [Scroll of Seals], left little doubt about who had taught Naruto.
For Colt's actions, the Third Hokage felt thoroughly pleased. In his view, this was the best expression of cherishing and nurturing the next generation.
Down in the arena, after witnessing Naruto's unexpected technique, Kiba felt a sinking feeling in his gut. But the ninjutsu had already been launched – there was no stopping it now. Gritting his teeth, Kiba braced himself for impact.
This time, Naruto did not choose to dodge and stared at Akamaru and Kiba who were getting closer and closer. His blue eyes, filled with determination, locked onto the approaching duo.
After the two were combined, he decisively chose to take the attack head-on. Naruto's face set in grim determination, a far cry from his usual carefree expression.
"I'm going to beat you and win!" Naruto shouted, thrusting the [Rasengan] forward with all his might.
The high-speed spinning chakra ball collided directly with the same high-speed spinning man and dog. For a breathless moment, the two techniques were deadlocked, neither giving an inch. The resulting clash kicked up a storm of dust and debris, obscuring the combatants from view.
In a stalemate for a moment, the dust on the field became more and more, burying their figures. The tension in the air was palpable as everyone held their breath, waiting to see the outcome.
Boom!
In the smoke, a huge explosion sounded, and everyone looked there nervously, wanting to know who had won. The shockwave from the impact rattled the arena, causing some of the spectators to stumble.
"Hinata, look with your Byakugan," Colt said, turning to the Hyuga heiress. His voice was calm, but there was a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Colt directly wanted to use the cheating mode, and the white-eyed girl activated her ability.
After a moment of intense focus, she reported with a mixture of joy and regret, "It was Naruto who won, and Kiba and Akamaru fainted."
Sure enough, when the dust dissipated, Naruto was panting and stood there, his orange outfit torn and dirty but a triumphant grin was present on his face. Several meters away, Kiba and Akamaru lay motionless, a sizable crater marking where they had impacted the ground.
"He was a bit stupid to go head on against such a technique," Colt mused, clicking his tongue.
But the fact that the [Rasengan] created such destructive power was obviously not yet fully developed.
'Not bad though' He thought, Naruto was just a Genin after all.
Hearing Colt's remarks, Kurenai Yuhi shot him an angry glare. Despite her student's loss, she couldn't help feeling protective of Kiba.
"Yeah! I won! I won against Kiba!" Naruto's exuberant voice filled the arena as the reality of his victory sank in.
"Sasuke! Did you see that? I won!" He waved excitedly towards the stands; his energy seemingly undiminished by the intense battle.
Kakashi, unable to contain his student's enthusiasm any longer, stepped down and gently but firmly pulled Naruto away. "Good job, Naruto," he said, his visible eye crinkling in a smile. "But let's not get too carried away."
Sasuke, watching from above, gave Naruto a rare compliment. "Good job," he admitted grudgingly.
But true to form, he couldn't resist adding, "But you are still far from challenging me!"
"Damn it you EdgeLord, I'll beat you up!" Naruto snapped back, using the nickname he'd heard Colt use for Sasuke. Although Naruto didn't know what the nickname meant, every time Colt called out Sasuke like that, it seemed to irritate the Uchiha, so Naruto gleefully adopted it.
Sure enough, Sasuke's eyes turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, the Sharingan activating in his irritation.
Kakashi quickly pulled the two away, sensing the building tension. "Don't make trouble, others are still having their own matches," he admonished, though there was a hint of amusement in his voice.
Sakura, observing from the sidelines, looked at Naruto, who was still celebrating his victory, and then at Colt, who was enjoying the admiration of those around him.
'I'm falling behind'
The gap between her and these people was getting bigger and bigger, she realized with a sinking feeling. Determination flickered in her green eyes – she would need to work harder to catch up.
The competition continued, with Konoha's rookies appearing one after another, their opponents all ninjas from other villages.
This was indirect proof that the Third Hokage was doing things behind the scenes.
Having nothing to do with it was pure nonsense and it didn't escape Colt's notice.
Shikamaru defeated Kin with his shadow techniques, his lazy demeanor belying his tactical genius. Choji also triumphed over Dosu, his expanded form proving too much for the Sound ninja's weakened state.
Speaking of Dosu, Colt reflected, he was also unlucky. After Colt had destroyed the ninja's sound amplifier, Dosu's strength had decreased sharply. Just relying on physical prowess, Choji was able to overpower Dosu convincingly.
After these matches, it was time for Gaara to face Rock Lee. The atmosphere in the arena grew tense as the two combatants took their positions.
"Live your youth without any regrets, Lee!" Guy cheered loudly for his disciple, revealing his iconic dazzling smile and thumbs-up pose.
"Thank you, Guy-sensei! I will definitely try my best!" Lee's eyes burned with determination as he entered the arena.
"Observe this coming fight with your full attention," Colt advised Hinata and Ino.
"This match can teach you a lot." The two kunoichi nodded earnestly, hanging on his every word.
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