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*Chapter 91: I'll Prove It to You*

Time flew by quickly, and soon it was the day of the Chunin Exam finals.

The atmosphere in the Hidden Leaf Village was tense as the event approached.

This exam wasn’t just a test—it was a chance to display the strength of the Hidden Leaf Village.

The Land of Fire was weakening, and neighboring countries were starting to get restless.

The Hidden Leaf Village had organized this joint Chunin Exam with the Sand Village to warn them not to harbor any ambitions against the Leaf.

Every corner of the village was filled with Leaf ninjas, all of whom had donned new outfits, adding a refreshing energy to the occasion.

At this moment, Touji stood beside Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Touji had insisted on being there, and Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn’t refused.

Although Touji looked only about twelve years old, his strength was enough to give even some Jonin a hard time.

Having Touji stand by Hiruzen Sarutobi's side was mainly to show him off.

And Hiruzen Sarutobi trusted him.

Even though things between them had been tense, with so many ninjas around, nothing problematic could arise.

As the ninjas gradually entered the arena, the matches officially began after a brief speech.

The first match was between Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga.

Naruto had been trained by Jiraiya, and he entered the arena with a confident smile.

Hinata, on the other hand, had been training with Touji every night, her face set in a determined expression.

With a signal from Genma Shiranui, the match officially started.

Naruto immediately assumed a fighting stance, but Hinata didn’t rush in.

Instead, she watched Naruto closely.

"Naruto-kun, did you know? At first, I always looked up to you. Your optimism and never-give-up attitude deeply inspired me. I’ve always wanted to become a ninja like you," Hinata said.

Naruto was taken aback.

He had no idea Hinata harbored such feelings.

For a moment, Naruto's face turned red.

"No wonder you always blush around me... so you liked me all along," Naruto muttered shyly.

"That was in the past!" Hinata interrupted, her expression growing more serious.

"But later, Touji helped me untangle my emotions. He made me realize I don't need to admire or envy anyone. I am myself, and no one can replace me!"

Hinata paused briefly before continuing, "Whether I win or lose today, the old Hinata will be gone. So I hope you give it your all!"

Naruto suddenly felt awkward.

He had never expected that, as someone nearly abandoned by the whole village, there had been someone secretly admiring him.

However, the most awkward part was realizing this only when the girl had already moved on.

"Alright, I'll give you what you want. I'll fight with everything I've got!" Naruto replied seriously, shedding his usual goofy demeanor.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

In an instant, the arena was filled with dozens of Naruto clones, surrounding Hinata.

The old Hinata would have panicked at such a sight.

But this time, Hinata remained exceptionally calm, showing no emotion.

"Come on, let’s finish this."

As soon as the words left her lips, Naruto charged toward her.

Shadow clones divide chakra evenly, making it difficult to spot the real one even with the Byakugan.

However, Hinata had learned a method to counter this from Touji.

Hinata slowly lifted her foot and delivered a swift kick to Naruto's lower region.

All the men in the audience instinctively covered their own vulnerable spots, giving Naruto looks of pity.

"Who taught her that move? It's brutal!"

"Who would have thought Hinata could hit that hard?"

"N-Naruto might be done for…"

Naruto's clones shattered, and the intense pain surged through his real body.

Among the remaining clones, one of them suddenly clenched his legs tightly, breaking out in a cold sweat.

"Found him! Touji's advice worked!"

Hinata charged at Naruto, her fists and palms raining down on him relentlessly.

One by one, Naruto's chakra points were sealed.

Kurenai Yuhi's face darkened. She hadn’t expected the once gentle and timid Hinata to use such ruthless tactics.

But Hiashi Hyuga smiled.

After all, in ninja combat, there’s no distinction between men and women, or right and wrong.

As long as it defeats the enemy, it’s a good move.

Meanwhile, Tenten and Sakura Haruno were in the stands, fuming.

They cheered for Naruto while cursing Hinata as if they had some deep-seated grudge.

Ino Yamanaka, on the other hand, was calmly consoling Anko Mitarashi.

"Ino, I’ve always seen you as my closest friend. Do you really think I have a shot with Touji?" Anko asked anxiously.

"Why wouldn’t you? Your looks and figure are way above those little girls. Hinata’s only close to Touji because Lord Hiashi arranged for them to share a room."

"My advice? Become Touji's assistant. Spend every day by his side, and the opportunity will naturally come."

"Even if Hinata and Touji end up together, it’ll be because Lord Hiashi forced it. You, as Touji’s soulmate, must never leave him!"

Anko stroked her chin, deep in thought.

What Ino said made a lot of sense, yet something felt off.

"Look! What's happening with Naruto!"

"Why is there a surge of chakra? And it's orange!"

"Wasn't his chakra sealed? How can he still use it?"

"Is that the Nine-Tails?"

Everyone turned to Naruto, disbelief written across their faces.

Hinata stared at Naruto, her expression tense.

The night before, Touji had specifically warned her.

If Naruto started radiating orange chakra, she was to surrender immediately.

That kind of power wasn’t something an ordinary ninja could face.

But Hinata didn’t want to listen to Touji.

She assumed her battle stance, casting a tender glance toward Touji.

"Touji-kun, today I will prove to you that I am no longer the helpless little girl I once was. No matter how difficult things get, I won’t back down. Otherwise, I wouldn't deserve you!" Hinata murmured to herself as her chakra flared, and she sprinted toward Naruto.

"Let's finish this, Naruto!"

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Chapter 92: Tailed Beast Transformation (Please Vote~)

Naruto Uzumaki's body gradually became enveloped in an orange chakra. As more chakra surged out, his form transformed into that of a fox, with a tail swaying behind him.

Touji couldn't help but frown.

He had initially agreed with Hinata Hyuga that as soon as the orange chakra appeared, she would immediately surrender. But now, Hinata showed no signs of giving up and was even preparing to attack.

Everyone knew that once Naruto entered his Tailed Beast form, he would completely lose his rationality. This meant that what happened next would be entirely uncontrollable.

Hinata might even die at Naruto's hands.

Touji quickly clasped his hands together and urgently pleaded with Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Lord Hokage, the upcoming fight will be uncontrollable. Why don't we stop the match now? We can just declare Hinata the loser!"

Hiruzen's lips curled slightly.

"Why stop? Can't you see that Hinata hasn't given up? This stage is for her to prove herself and gain recognition. Besides, as a ninja, can you just stop when faced with a powerful opponent?"

Touji's face turned cold.

While Hiruzen's words were reasonable, his true intentions were far from simple.

The Hyuga clan had been growing in strength, especially Hinata, whose power had far exceeded Hiruzen's control. If left unchecked, it would surely threaten the Sarutobi clan.

So he had to use Naruto to eliminate this threat.

"The match will proceed as usual. Without my command, no one is to stop their fight!" Hiruzen declared.

Both Touji and Hiashi Hyuga's faces darkened.

Hiruzen's intentions were clear, but as Hokage, he had the authority to silence anyone who dared oppose him.

This was a blatant power play—Hinata would only have a chance if she surrendered.

Even Genma Shiranui, the referee, frowned.

At this moment, Hinata rushed at Naruto, landing a series of precise strikes on his body. To avoid seriously injuring him, she deliberately held back half of her strength.

"Did I win?" Hinata asked with a hint of excitement.

Naruto slowly raised his head, looking at her. However, it wasn’t the usual Naruto—it was more like a fox. His ears, claws, and tail were unmistakably that of a fox.

He resembled Kiba Inuzuka's Fang over Fang technique, but more primal and dangerous. The ominous aura caused the audience to fall silent.

Hinata noticed her hands were burned by Naruto's chakra. Naruto grinned, revealing sharp teeth. The sight made her heart skip, and she instinctively took a few steps back, overwhelmed with fear.

But seeing the concern on Touji’s face, Hinata regained her composure.

"Touji-kun is watching. I can't back down now. I must prove my strength and make him see me in a new light!" she thought, her face blushing slightly.

Just as she hesitated, a giant orange tail swung down towards her from above.

Hinata's pupils shrank, her body reacting instinctively by stepping back. Though the tail didn’t make contact, the chakra surrounding it dissolved a large part of her jacket.

Boom! The tail smashed into the ground, creating a massive crater, with signs of dissolution around it.

Hinata's heart raced.

She had never encountered a technique like this, let alone fought against it. Fear began to creep into her mind, knowing she was no match for this monster.

But as Touji's face flashed through her mind, her fear disappeared, and her eyes filled with determination once again.

"If I can't touch you, I'll use this technique!"

Hinata let out a cold snort, standing tall as she clasped her hands and slowly closed her eyes.

"This... This is the technique she used against Neji in the third exam!"

"This move might work!"

"Don't lose, Hinata!"

Chakra threads began to extend from her fingertips, growing longer by the second until they spanned several meters.

"Bind him!"

As Hinata's hands moved, the threads wrapped around Naruto like living beings. Several strands bound his neck, others his limbs, and the rest controlled his tail.

Naruto was immobilized, unable to move an inch!

"She did it! Hinata did it!" Rock Lee shouted, banging on the railings in excitement from his wheelchair.

Neji, however, frowned.

Hinata had grown much stronger. If he were to face her again, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

Hiashi Hyuga let out a sigh of relief, overjoyed by his daughter’s progress. He hadn’t expected her to improve so much, even able to restrain a tailed-beast-transformed Naruto.

Hiashi felt lucky to have placed Touji in Hinata’s training room; otherwise, such progress wouldn't have been possible. Now, he wondered if he should send Touji to help his younger daughter, Hanabi, as well.

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly, but his hands tightly gripped the armrests of his chair. He had already overestimated Hinata, yet she had surpassed his expectations.

If allowed to grow further, the Sarutobi clan would lose its influence, and Hinata might even become Hokage one day.

A killing intent briefly flickered in his heart.

If Naruto couldn't kill her, then Hiruzen would have to make arrangements to do so. After all, even Dan Kato and Sakumo Hatake were ruined by political schemes.

However, Touji couldn’t celebrate. He knew the Nine-Tails wasn’t so easily subdued.

The Nine-Tails was the most powerful of all the tailed beasts, far more dangerous than the others. Even with only half of its strength, it was still far beyond what a genin like Hinata could handle.

Suddenly, Touji shuddered and, ignoring Hiruzen standing nearby, shouted towards Hinata, "Watch out! Run, Hinata!"

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*Chapter 93: Utterly Shameless (Please Vote!)*

Naruto's chakra was growing thicker, spreading like air in all directions.

Initially, there was only one tail, but now two more tails had appeared.

“The Nine-Tails! Of course, there shouldn’t have been just one tail!”

“With two extra tails, what will Hinata do?”

In no time, Naruto’s two tails lengthened and started moving toward Hinata Hyuga.

Hinata tried to back away, but the threads suddenly turned orange. No matter how she manipulated them, she couldn’t break free.

Her heart was no longer calm—she finally understood what Touji had meant.

This orange chakra from Naruto was far beyond what a Genin could handle. If you encounter it, you must surrender.

But this was more than just difficult for a Genin. Even a Jonin might struggle to deal with this.

Hinata exhaled in relief, ready to concede.

But just as she opened her mouth to speak, a tail wrapped around her neck, sealing her mouth shut.

Another tail wrapped around her waist and lifted her into the air.

Tears welled up in Hinata's eyes.

If only she had surrendered the moment she saw the orange chakra.

But now it was too late.

She didn’t even have the chance to surrender.

All she could do was hope the referee would intervene.

Shiranui Genma saw this and instinctively wanted to intervene, but he suddenly felt a sharp presence from the direction of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Genma clenched his fist, ultimately lowering his head in frustration.

Hiashi Hyuga, filled with rage, was about to rise, but he noticed several ANBU members appear beside him.

"Lord Hiashi, the Hokage has decreed that no one is to intervene unless he gives the order!"

Hiashi angrily sat back in his chair, glaring at the ANBU.

"Fine! I'll remember this!"

The ninja noticed Hiashi's bulging veins and trembled slightly, feeling a bit intimidated.

“Lord Hiashi, these are the Hokage’s orders. There’s nothing I can do.”

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's viewing platform, Touji anxiously turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen. "Hinata’s already lost! Stop the match now!"

Sarutobi’s smile faded, and he looked sternly at Touji.

“Can’t you see Hinata is still holding on? No one can stop this fight until she concedes.”

Touji clenched his fists in anger, glaring at Sarutobi.

Hinata wasn’t holding on at all. She wanted to give up but didn’t have the chance.

He couldn't believe Sarutobi would let everyone watch Hinata die just for the sake of the village’s so-called stability.

No wonder Konoha had declined so much under Sarutobi’s leadership.

They even had to rely on the Chunin Exams—a mere display of face—to show their strength.

At that moment, Naruto's mouth opened slightly, and the chakra in the air quickly gathered. A dark red orb appeared near Naruto’s mouth.

Even from hundreds of meters away, Touji could feel its terrifying power.

Forget Hinata—even everything behind her wouldn't be able to withstand that attack.

"A Tailed Beast Bomb! Sarutobi, stop the match now!"

Touji's expression grew cold, and killing intent began to emanate from him.

Two ninjas near Sarutobi immediately stepped in front of Touji. If he showed any more signs of aggression, they wouldn’t hesitate to restrain him.

Sarutobi's lips curled slightly, and he glanced dismissively at Touji.

Then, in a slightly threatening tone, he said, “No one can stop a fight between ninjas. This isn’t just about winning or losing a match. It’s about the Way of the Ninja! Even in death, as long as the Way remains, a ninja’s legacy lives on!”

“Damn you, Sarutobi! Why should she die if she can live? I don’t accept your so-called Way!”

Touji snapped, cursing openly.

Sarutobi didn’t seem to understand Touji’s outburst.

Why was he greeting him at a time like this?

Even the Kazekage couldn’t stand it any longer and said in his raspy voice, “Hokage, shouldn’t we stop the match?”

Sarutobi coldly turned his head. "Kazekage, are you trying to teach me how to do my job?"

The Kazekage froze, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"Since both of these ninjas are from Konoha, I won’t interfere.”

Satisfied, Sarutobi nodded and turned slowly to face Touji.

“Give it up. No one can stop a fight between ninjas.”

Touji glanced at Hinata.

By now, the Tailed Beast Bomb had turned completely black, and even the surrounding pebbles were levitating due to the immense chakra.

Even if the bomb wasn’t released, the tail wrapped around Hinata’s neck could easily kill her.

Although Touji was a transmigrator, he wasn’t heartless.

Especially after spending the last month sharing a room and bonding with Hinata—he had long since accepted her as part of his life.

At that moment.

Touji ignored Sarutobi and began walking toward the edge of the platform.

“Touji, what are you doing?! Are you going to stop a sacred ninja battle? Disrupting their fight is the same as destroying their Way! If you do that, you might as well have killed them both! If you dare interfere, you won’t get away with it!” Sarutobi shouted angrily.

Several ninjas appeared in front of Touji, readying their weapons.

Touji chuckled and turned to Sarutobi, now calm and indifferent.

“Enough, Sarutobi. Is there any point in keeping up this act? False righteousness! You're just targeting the Hyuga clan. Do you really need to go after a 12-year-old girl?”

Sarutobi abruptly stood up.

Although many knew Sarutobi’s true nature, no one dared expose him.

Because everyone knew that as long as they didn’t tear down this façade, there was still room to maneuver.

But once that illusion was shattered, there was no turning back.

Yet, in front of the Kazekage, the other ninjas, and the people of Konoha, Touji had just shattered that illusion.

Not far away, Hiashi Hyuga shook his head.

“Touji...how could you say that? But since you did, I won’t back down either!”

Sarutobi’s eyes bore into Touji.

His rage was now evident on his face.

“Stop him! Don’t let him get down there!”

Touji smirked and shot a disdainful look at Sarutobi.

“No one can stop me from saving her today!”

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*Chapter 94: The Hero of Konoha (Please Subscribe!)*

The Tailed Beast Bomb at the corner of Naruto Uzumaki's mouth had reached its limit.

The air around him was trembling violently.

Hinata Hyuga felt the overwhelming chakra in front of her and closed her eyes in despair.

"I'm sorry, Touji-kun, I've let you down again," she thought, a tear falling from her eye.

Finally, the Tailed Beast Bomb broke its limit, and an immense amount of chakra was about to burst forth.

At that moment, a figure appeared in front of Naruto Uzumaki.

"Who is that? How dare they stand there! Are they out of their mind?"

"Why is Touji there? Run!"

"All Hyuga clan members, no matter the cost, save Touji!"

But Touji stood calmly in front of Naruto, seemingly unaware of the danger before him.

"You stupid fox, how dare you touch my people!"

"If you're seeking death, then let's go together!"

"Shut up!"

Touji spoke as he launched a Gentle Fist strike from below, hitting Naruto's chin.

In an instant, the entire fox's head tilted back, and the gigantic Tailed Beast Bomb was sent shooting into the sky.

Boom!

Though it was midday, the sky darkened. The sun's light faded before the Tailed Beast Bomb, losing its usual brilliance.

The violent shockwave tore up the surrounding ground, even causing the tall walls of the arena to crack.

For a moment, the people forgot their fear.

Because if that attack had been directed at them, fear would have been useless; no one could have escaped death.

Under such a powerful attack, even a small mountain could easily be leveled.

Escape?

What was the point?

Fear? What was the point?

The Tailed Beast Bomb lasted for thirty seconds. When it finally subsided, half of the arena had been destroyed, and even the walls seemed on the verge of collapse.

At that moment, people started to react.

That Tailed Beast Bomb had been aimed at Hinata Hyuga.

And right behind her, there had been the audience.

If Touji hadn't appeared and redirected the Tailed Beast Bomb, no one would have survived.

Even if they could run, only a few ninjas might have escaped.

Now, the audience was filled with fear. Some people couldn't even control themselves, wetting their pants.

The arena echoed with the cries of children, and the scene quickly descended into chaos.

Then someone shouted, "Touji saved us!"

"Who's Touji?"

"He's the kid who smacked away that round ball!"

"He looks so handsome. I want to marry him!"

"Great job, Touji-kun!"

"Thank you, Touji-kun!"

Applause erupted from the audience.

Tens of thousands of people clapping at the same time sounded like thunder, rolling on and on without end.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened immediately.

He had thought that with Touji standing in front of the Tailed Beast Bomb, both of them would die instantly.

But who would've thought that Touji would simply push it away and defuse the crisis.

"Touji disobeyed my orders. Arrest him and interrogate him properly to see if he's a spy sent by another village!" Sarutobi Hiruzen said coldly.

Several ninjas hesitated at once.

Touji had just saved tens of thousands of lives. In the wartime era, someone like that would be a hero.

And now, they were supposed to arrest a hero.

For a moment, the ninjas began to doubt if following Sarutobi Hiruzen was the right choice.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up! Or do you also intend to disobey my orders?" Sarutobi Hiruzen yelled angrily, clapping his hands together.

Immediately, several Anbu members jumped out.

The Anbu were different from regular ninjas.

Regular ninjas usually had their own thoughts, but the Anbu were a thoroughly brainwashed unit.

As long as it was an order from the Hokage, even if it was wrong, they would carry it out without hesitation.

"Arrest anyone who tries to stop the fight between ninjas!"

"The mighty Hokage is actually trying to harm the hero of his own village. Is this the custom of the Land of Fire? If I remember correctly, didn't Sakumo Hatake die the same way?" the Kazekage said with a sly smile.

"The Hokage is trying to capture our savior!"

"No way! I won't allow it!"

"Wasn't it him who stopped Touji-kun from intervening in the fight earlier?"

"Can someone like that really be Hokage?"

For a moment, the air was filled with curses. Sarutobi Hiruzen's face instantly turned black. Even with his thick skin, he didn't dare push forward in this situation.

"Hokage-sama, do we still need to arrest him?" The Anbu looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, confused.

"Arrest a Konoha hero? Are you out of your mind? Get out of here!" Sarutobi Hiruzen snapped, his face cold as ice.

The Anbu exchanged confused glances before vanishing.

"I didn't die?"

Hinata Hyuga slowly opened her eyes.

Seeing the familiar figure, her heart began to race.

She wanted to shout, but her mouth was still blocked by the fox's tail, preventing her from making a sound.

"You jerk! How dare you hit me!" Naruto Uzumaki roared in anger, though his voice no longer sounded like his own—it was as if someone else was speaking.

But Touji ignored him and walked straight to Hinata's side.

"Don't worry. I'll get you out of here soon."

"You brat! How dare you ignore me—" Naruto was cut off mid-sentence when he saw a flash of silver.

The two tails formed from chakra were sliced through like paper.

Touji hurriedly caught Hinata as she fell and, seeing her injuries, his anger only grew.

"I'll say it one more time—if you touch my people, you're asking for death!"

"Me, asking for death? It's you who's asking for it!" Naruto mocked.

But in the next second, Touji appeared right in front of him, delivering an unrelenting punch.

"How can you—"

Bang!

With one punch, Naruto was sent flying, crashing into the ground dozens of meters away, only stopping when his tails caught him.

Touji gently set Hinata down.

"You stay here. I'll go knock some sense into him!"

"Mm, Touji-kun, I'll wait for you..." Hinata gazed at Touji with adoration, her eyes filled entirely with him.

[Ding! Hinata Hyuga's affection increased by 5 points! Current affection is 93 points! You can now check in!]

"Check in with Hinata Hyuga!"

[Ding! Successfully checked in with Hinata Hyuga! Obtained Twin Lion Fists! Affection increased by 1 point! Current affection is 94 points!]

Touji smirked.

A moment ago, he had no idea how to deal with Naruto. Now, he had Twin Lion Fists.

"Hinata, watch closely. This is the new technique I’m teaching you—Twin Lion Fists!"

As soon as he spoke, two lion heads appeared on Touji's fists, roaring ferociously.

With each punch, the sound of a lion's roar echoed.

Naruto looked at Touji, terror spreading from the depths of his heart. Even the chakra around him began to dissipate.

"Y-you! Stay away from me!"

"Wake up! After I'm done with you, I have another fox to deal with!"

(End of Chapter)

*Chapter 95: Hashirama Cells (Please Subscribe!)*

Under a barrage of punches, Naruto Uzumaki's chakra gradually returned to its original light blue color. The fox's claws, head, and tails also disappeared.

Naruto slowly opened his eyes, startled by the scene around him.

“What... what happened?”

“What happened? Someone will explain it to you in a moment,” Touji said as he turned to Shiranui Genma. “Can you announce the result of the match now?”

Shiranui Genma quickly emerged from behind a boulder but found himself conflicted over the outcome.

Hinata Hyuga had defeated Naruto Uzumaki, but Naruto, controlled by the Nine-Tails, had then beaten Hinata. And now, it was Naruto lying unconscious on the ground.

“Uh... Touji, who do you think won?”

“You’re the referee. I have more important things to do now,” Touji said, disappearing instantly.

In Shiranui Genma’s mind, a thousand alpacas ran by.

How am I supposed to decide? You could’ve picked someone when you came down!

After a moment of internal struggle, Shiranui Genma raised both hands.

“This round is a tie!”

Meanwhile, Touji returned to Hiruzen Sarutobi’s side.

Although Sarutobi desperately wanted to kill Touji, with tens of thousands of eyes watching, giving such an order would make him the target of everyone’s ire. It would also mark the end of his reign as Hokage.

“Thank you for saving the lives of tens of thousands of people. You truly deserve the title of hero!”

“Shut your mouth!”

Sarutobi was momentarily stunned before his face darkened again.

Touji had just publicly disrespected him, the Hokage, in front of tens of thousands of people, telling him to shut up. This was utter humiliation.

“Touji, you need to remember, I am still the Hokage! I am still—”

“Do you even deserve it?”

Sarutobi's words were instantly cut off.

If not for the crowd watching, Sarutobi was certain he would have killed Touji on the spot.

Touji, after saying his piece, remained silent. The Konoha Crush Plan was about to begin, and Sarutobi would soon die. There was no need for Touji to continue tangling with him.

Better to wait until the plan fully unfolded.

Touji then stood behind Sarutobi, watching the center of the arena.

The next match was Gaara vs. Sasuke Uchiha.

This time, Sasuke didn’t arrive late. He stood in the middle of the arena, deep in thought.

Before long, Gaara slowly made his way to the center as well.

The match began!

Right from the start, Sasuke launched a fierce attack. His continuous strikes overwhelmed Gaara’s sand shield, and Sasuke landed several punches directly on Gaara’s face.

Touji watched the fight below, nodding in approval.

The story hadn’t deviated, still following the original plotline.

When Sasuke activated the Chidori, Touji perked up.

Boom!

A violent explosion shook the ground, causing much of the already crumbling walls to collapse.

But the audience remained silent, not a single stir of panic.

At that moment, the Kazekage made his move, grabbing Hiruzen Sarutobi and leaping onto the rooftop.

The Kazekage’s hat flew off, revealing the pale face of Orochimaru.

“Long time no see, Sensei.”

“Orochimaru! How can it be you?” Sarutobi looked at Orochimaru in disbelief.

The master and apprentice had been apart for many years, and now they were meeting again in such a way.

However, Sarutobi quickly regained his composure, a faint smile appearing on his face.

“So that boy is one of yours.”

“He’s not, but I’m sure he’d be more than happy to kill you!” Orochimaru said, giving Touji a knowing look.

Touji’s eyes lit up, and he immediately shouted, “Release the Hokage!”

As Touji leaped onto the rooftop, four ninjas appeared, one at each corner of the roof.

“Four Violet Flames Formation!”

A purple barrier rose instantly, enclosing the three of them.

Several ninjas behind Touji accidentally touched the barrier and were instantly engulfed in flames.

“This barrier is untouchable!” someone shouted in alarm as a group of ninjas anxiously looked on from outside.

Orochimaru released Sarutobi, a smug smile on his face.

But Sarutobi remained unfazed, turning to Touji.

“Fight with me, and kill Orochimaru!” Sarutobi commanded.

Touji had been living with the Hyuga clan and had close ties to them. Now, the three of them were trapped within the barrier. If Touji helped Orochimaru or ignored Sarutobi’s fate, he would be branded a traitor, and Hyuga Hiashi would also suffer significant consequences.

Sarutobi was not afraid of Touji becoming his enemy.

Orochimaru, however, grinned, his hands forming seals before slamming them onto the ground.

Two coffins slowly rose, each marked with the kanji for “First” and “Second.”

When a third coffin began to emerge, Sarutobi finally reacted, using a jutsu to stop the Edo Tensei.

Boom!

The doors of the coffins burst open, and two men stepped out slowly.

“The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!” Sarutobi said gravely.

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*Favorability 90 points unlocked: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!*

*Favorability 100 points unlocked: Sage Mode! Become Hokage! Activate unlimited sign-in (sign-in interval: seven days!)*

*Ding! Tobirama Senju! Favorability 50 points! Sign-in available!*

*Favorability 50 points unlocked: Water Encampment Wall!*

*Favorability 60 points unlocked: Water Severing Wave!*

*Favorability 70 points unlocked: Heaven's Weeping!*

*Favorability 80 points unlocked: Thunder God’s Sword!*

*Favorability 90 points unlocked: Edo Tensei!*

*Favorability 100 points unlocked: Flying Thunder God Technique! Gain jutsu creation rights! Activate unlimited sign-in (sign-in interval: seven days!)*

Touji froze.

He had never expected that even the Edo Tensei could be signed in. Signing in for these two Hokage made Touji’s heart leap with joy.

One was hailed as the God of Shinobi, and the other, Tobirama, was known for his mastery of forbidden techniques beyond just Water Release.

“Sign in for Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju!”

*Ding! Tobirama Senju sign-in successful! Gained Water Encampment Wall! Favorability increased by 5 points! Current favorability: 55 points!*

*Ding! Hashirama Senju sign-in successful! Gained Hashirama Senju’s Wood Release cells! Favorability increased by 5 points! Current favorability: 55 points!*

“Whoa! Hashirama Senju’s Wood Release cells!”

(End of chapter)