As soon as Hayate begin this match, Instead of fighting

Naruto stood, stretching casually as he made his way down to the arena floor. His typical carefree demeanor was replaced by a calm resolve. Across the way, Kiba smirked, exuding confidence.

"This is gonna be a joke," Kiba scoffed, Akamaru barking in agreement. "You might as well forfeit now, Naruto. It'll save you the embarrassment."

Naruto gave a smile to him and said "Don't worry whatever happens, it will not be an embarrassing moment like we saw earlier"

Kiba wasted no time, dashing toward Naruto at high speed. "You're dead, loser!"

Naruto sidestepped the first strike with ease, ducked under a follow-up kick, and casually dodged every subsequent attack. Kiba's movements were fast, but Naruto's reactions were sharper.

"Stop running, you coward!" Kiba snarled.

Naruto yawned. "Is this all you've got? I expected more from the great Kiba Inuzuka."

Growling, Kiba threw down a smoke bomb, filling the arena with a thick haze. "Let's see you dodge now! Fang Over Fang!"

Kiba and Akamaru spun into twin drills, tearing through the smoke at incredible speed. The audience watched intently as the smoke cleared—only to reveal Naruto standing on the other side of the arena, completely unscathed.

"Too slow," Naruto taunted, his hands still in his pockets.

Kiba growled in frustration. "You're such a joke, Naruto. You shouldn't even be here!"

Naruto just gave him a small smirk and said "Says the one who can't even land a hit" and chuckled a bit in the end.

Frustration mounting, Kiba decided to change tactics. "You know, I don't even get why you're trying. You're just a pathetic orphan with no one who cares about you."

Naruto's smile faded slightly, but he didn't respond.

Kiba, emboldened, continued. "Your parents must've been real trash to leave someone like you behind. Your mother was probably just some whore who spread her legs for the first guy who asked. And your father? Some drunk, talentless loser who had an accident with your mom and got stuck with you."

"Alright beat him like shit" said kurama

"I am planning on doing it no one insults my parents and get away with it, senbonzakura you're up" said Naruto

--

The arena went silent, the weight of Kiba's words hanging heavy in the air. From the stands, Hinata, Karin gasped, their hands flying to her mouth. Even the hokage, jonin sensei's, anbu's and other genins exchanged uneasy looks.

"This idiot does he know what he really in for? Let's see what you truly can do naruto-kun" thought hokage

"Is he asking for a death wish? What if he uses kyuubi's chakra" thought asuma

"You genin has quite a mouth kurenai" said asuma

"I will deal with him after he ends his fight" was all kurenai said

"But he didn't say anything wrong" said ino with a shrug

"Yeah probably naruto-baka's parents must have left him" screeched Sakura.

"Troublesome girls, Naruto never knew his parents so for him his parents are the very sensitive topic and I can see he's pissed so kiba is in for a lot of pain" said shikamaru

"Kiba was wrong here and I fully support Naruto in whatever he had it planned for kiba" said shino

"Shino, you don't insult your teammate" said kurenai

"I am safe to assume you share his views kurenai sensei? If so I will be requesting for a transfer once exams are done so did Hinata" said shino calmy

"As I said I will deal with him once he wins this match up" said kurenai as her eyes hardened

"that's troubling I need to keep an eye on her, I can't have her go after our jinchuriki or else years of work will be damned" thought third hokage but people started to murmur specially konoha shinobi.

"Shutup, Each and Everyone of you is undeserving of his protection" yelled hinata who looked absolutely pissed and people were shocked as no one expected her to yell like that

"She's right even if he doesn't know his parents no one has a right to talk to someone's parents like this, I will definately raise concerns with hokage-sama on behaviour of certain people here" said karin

"You're an outsider so don't interfere in our business" replied Kakashi

"We'll see it won't we hatake-san" said karin and focused on naruto's match

--

Naruto's expression darkened. Slowly, he raised his head, his piercing cold blue eyes gazed locking onto Kiba.

"What... did you just say?" Naruto's voice was low and cold, sending a chill through the room.

"You heard me!" Kiba barked, oblivious to the danger he'd just unleashed. "Your parents were nobodies. No wonder they left you. They probably realized how worthless you were and bailed."

In an instant, Naruto vanished. Before Kiba could react, a fist slammed into his stomach, sending him flying backward. He crashed into the ground, coughing and gasping for air.

Naruto's voice was icy as he stepped forward. "Say whatever you want about me, Kiba. I don't care. But you will never talk about my parents like that again."

Kiba groaned, struggling to stand. "W-what's your problem? I was just telling the truth—"

Naruto appeared in front of him again, gripping his collar and lifting him off the ground. "You don't know anything about my parents. So shut your mouth before I make you regret it."

With a flick of his wrist, Naruto tossed Kiba aside like a rag doll. Kiba hit the ground hard, scrambling to his feet, his confidence now replaced with fear.

Kiba clenched his fists, trying to mask his growing panic. "Akamaru, now! Fang Over Fang!"

Kiba and Akamaru launched into their spinning attack again, but Naruto was ready. Dozens of shadow clones erupted into existence, surrounding the duo and blocking their every move.

As Kiba slowed, Naruto appeared above him, delivering a spinning kick to his side. Kiba was sent flying across the arena, crashing into the wall. Akamaru yelped as he landed beside his partner, dazed.

"I will give you one last gift for insulting my mother and my father" said Naruto and in a flick of wrist, A sleek katana with a white hilt and a cherry blossom engraving along the blade. The guard is shaped like a sakura flower.

--

"What is that sword?" thought third hokage

"From where did that baka got the sword?" screeched Sakura

"Shut it pinky who cares that's the most beautiful sword I have ever seen" said tenten with hearts in her eyes

"That sword is not normal, I can feel some kind of energy flowing through it" said gai

"I think, I will be getting a few answers from him after the exams" said Kakashi

"I wonder what he can do with a sword?" Asuma wondered out loud.

"Do you know of this sword karin-chan?" asked hinata while karin shook her head in denial

"He has three swords with him but didn't use any when he saved me from a wild bear" whispered karin

--

Kiba groaned and was unable to move while akamaru was unconscious beside him as he looked at a sword in naruto's hand

"Where did you get that sword deadlast?" asked kiba

"You should have kept your mouth shut" Naruto said coldly and held senbonzakura in front of his face and said "Scatter, Senbonzakura" and with a command the sword scattered into various Sakura petals and Naruto angles his sheath towards kiba and petals flew at high speed surrounding kiba and hitting him at every possible place, Naruto deliberately missed vitals. once it's done Naruto held back the handle in front of his face again and petals flew back to the handle and blade reformed.

"Hahahahaha was it supposed to hurt?" Questioned kiba with a laugh

"It will" said Naruto and again did a flick of wrist and sword disappeared

"Don't make me_" was all kiba said and cuts started appear in various places on his body, his entire clothing was torn and he was bleeding from head to toe.

"Never insult or hurt anyone I love that includes my parents and my precious people or else next time I won't leave you alive" said Naruto and started walking out of the arena as kiba slumped into unconsciousness.

Hayate stepped forward, raising his hand. "Winner: Naruto Uzumaki."

"Demon brat certainly is powerful" thought hayate

--

Naruto returned to his spot in the stands without looking back, ignoring the murmurs and whispers from the crowd and stood beside hinata and karin.

"Serves Kiba right," Hinata muttered. "He had that coming."

"Insulting someone's parents like that?" Karin said, shaking her head. "No wonder Naruto snapped."

"Amazing prowess, It should have killed anyone else does he know about the seals as well? I need to recall jiraiya to confirm" thought hokage

"serves that mutt right for insulting sensei but she will be disappointed in what this village had become, but I'll be having a long chat with naruto-kun about certain things I found out." thought a certain purple haired neko masked anbu

"Amazing, Such power maybe I can ask him to join my side" thought a certain disguised oto jonin.

"When did Naruto got that strong?" asked shikamaru out loud

"That was both beautiful and deadly" said Chouji

"I agree with you Chouji, I for one doesn't want to piss him off now" said asuma with a nervous chuckle "The jinchuriki is stronger but dad said he was supposed to be weak?" He thought as he glanced at his father who was also staring at naruto

"As expected if I was in his place, I would have done much more if he or she insulted my parents" said shino

"That was unnecessary shino, he could have killed kiba" said kurenai

"I say he deserved it after what he just said, and I stood by naruto's side" said shino

"So am I" said shikamaru

"When did that baka got strong?" asked ino

"He's just copying sasuke-kun and should his power to him, he deserved him more than him" screeched Sakura

"There are few questions that I have which Naruto will need to answer whether he like it or not" said kakashi

"I am sorry you had to see my other side" said Naruto to karin and hinata

"No you did what you did naruto-kun, I agree with you on this even if he's my teammate" said hinata with a small smile and Naruto also gave her a smile

"Yes I would have killed him so it's good you left him alive with a warning" huffed karin in anger.

"Thank you" said naruto

--

Hayate coughed into his hand before speaking. "Next match: Neji Hyūga versus Hinata Hyūga."

The room went silent as the two Hyūga cousins stepped forward. The tension was palpable, with the rest of the competitors watching closely. Neji's cold, piercing gaze bore into Hinata as she nervously made her way to the arena floor.

"Hinata-sama..." Neji said with a mocking tone as he took his stance. "You should forfeit. You're too kind-hearted to fight, and you don't belong on this battlefield."

Hinata flinched at his words but steadied herself. She brought her hands up, forming the traditional Gentle Fist stance. "I... I won't give up, Neji-niisan."

Neji smirked. "Then you'll regret this."

The tension thickened as Hayate raised his hand. "Begin!"

Hinata hesitated for a brief moment before surging forward, her palms extended in a textbook Gentle Fist strike. Neji sidestepped effortlessly, countering with a precise strike aimed at her shoulder. Hinata managed to block, though the force of his attack caused her to stumble backward.

"You're weak," Neji said coldly. "You lack the resolve to truly fight."

Hinata clenched her fists, her breath shaky but determined. "I won't back down. I want to change myself, and this is the first step."

Hinata pressed forward again, her strikes faster and more focused. Neji countered every single one with minimal effort, his movements smooth and calculated. The two exchanged blows in a flurry of palm strikes, their chakra clashing as they aimed for each other's tenketsu points.

"Your attacks are predictable," Neji sneered, delivering a swift strike to Hinata's midsection. She gasped, stumbling backward, but remained on her feet.

The spectators watched in silence, many feeling the growing imbalance between the two fighters. Shino, Hinata's teammate, frowned. "Hinata, be careful. Neji isn't holding back."

--

Neji's relentless verbal assault continued as he struck Hinata with a powerful blow, sending her skidding backward. "No matter how hard you try, you cannot escape your fate, Hinata-sama. You are a failure—a disgrace to the Hyūga name."

"Stop it, Hyuuga-teme!" Naruto shouted from the stands, his fists clenched. "You don't know what you're talking about!"

Neji's gaze flickered to Naruto for a moment, a smirk on his lips. "Stay out of this, Deadlast. You wouldn't understand the burden of being born into a clan like ours you clanless orphan."

Hinata struggled to stand, wiping blood from her lip. Her hands trembled, but she raised them again. "I may be weak... but I'll keep fighting. I'll prove that I can change."

The battle continued, with Neji clearly dominating. His strikes were precise and devastating, each one aimed at disabling Hinata's chakra points. Despite her determination, Hinata's movements grew slower, her breath coming in ragged gasps.

"You're just prolonging the inevitable," Neji said as he delivered another brutal strike to her chest. Hinata fell to her knees, coughing violently.

"Why are you so cruel, Neji-niisan?" she asked weakly, tears welling up in her eyes. "You weren't always like this."

Neji's expression darkened. "Because this is the reality of the Hyūga clan. The strong are meant to rule, and the weak are meant to serve. That is your destiny."

Despite the pain and Neji's overwhelming power, Hinata slowly rose to her feet. Her body trembled, and blood dripped from her mouth, but her eyes burned with determination.

"I refuse to accept that," she said softly but firmly. "I want to change myself... and my fate."

Naruto watched in awe with quiet admiration. "Hinata... you can do it!"

Neji scowled. "You're wasting your breath. Fate is absolute."

Neji lunged forward with a decisive strike, his palm glowing with chakra. Hinata attempted to counter, but her movements were sluggish. Neji's attack struck true, hitting her squarely in the chest and sending her crumpling to the ground.

Hinata gasped for air, her vision blurring as she struggled to stay conscious. Neji stood over her, his cold gaze unwavering.

"It's over," he said, turning his back to her.

As Neji walked away, Hinata tried to push herself up once more, her body shaking violently. "I won't give up... I'll keep fighting..."

Neji growled in anger and without warning rushed at hinata, his palm glowing with chakra as he aimed to kill hinata with a final strike to heart. without anyone's notice something connected with neji's face that sent him flying into the floor tumbling as he looked up to see Naruto standing over hinata protectively with senbonzakura in his hand.

"Try killing her again, I will end your life" growled Naruto angrily leaking a bit of KI

Hayate stepped forward, raising his hand. "Winner by Interference: Neji Hyūga." As medics arrive and quickly starting tending to hinata who smiled weakly at Naruto

"Did I do good naruto-kun? Did I made you proud?" asked hinata weakely

"Indeed you were amazing hinata-chan, you did everyone proud" said Naruto with a foxy grin and hinata slumped into unconsciousness with a small smile on her face

"Hey looser!! I have two advices for you. First stop interfering in other's business and stop that usual cheering of yours and Secondly Once a failure always a failure" said neji coldly

"Scatter ..." was all Naruto said and third hokage appeared in front him and held his sword in hand which resulted in his hand getting cut so he quickly took it away

"Don't touch my sword hokage-sama, she don't like anyone else other than me touching her beside I am in middle of something" said Naruto coldly before turning his focus back to neji

"No Naruto, you'll get disqualified if you attack now. Just wait for finals maybe you'll fight him" said hokage "What happened in forest it's becoming difficult to control him and I can't even feel those seals on him, what the hell happened in forest other then him absorbing his parents remaining chakra? Does he know about the plan? No, it isn't possible." thought sarutobhi

"Sadly the Old man is right Naruto" said kurama

"We agree as well young master" said his three zanapakuto

"Very well if I face him in finals, He'll will suffer until he apologize to Hinata-chan as she won't let me kill him considering the fact she loves her family" said Naruto and sunshin's back to karin.

--

Kurenai sighed "I told her to give up if she faces her cousin"

"Hinata isn't a cut-out to be a shinobi as she's so shy and caring anyone hardly notices her" said ino in a matter of fact type voice

"Atleast she's better than you and haruno-san" said shino

"Ohh please, I am better than her" screeched Sakura

"Troublesome girls" was all shikamaru muttered

"I hate to say but I don't agree with your thinking kurenai, every genin is equal and important and it is our duty to train them for anything, in my defence I atleast tried to train Ino" said asuma

"But that isn't right" said tenten

"indeed killing one's family is sure unyouthful" said Lee

"I agree with my youtful students looks like neji lost his way in the fight" said gai

--

The next fight was announced, and the tension in the room shifted.

"Next match: Gaara of the Sand vs. Rock Lee of the Hidden Leaf."

Whispers broke out among the spectators. Everyone was curious to see how this battle would unfold. Gaara was an enigma, undefeated and unnervingly calm. Meanwhile, Rock Lee had already proven his relentless energy and determination.

Lee leaped down into the arena with an acrobatic flip, landing gracefully. His usual exuberance was evident as he gave a thumbs-up to his sensei.

"Don't worry, Guy-sensei! I will show the strength of my youth!"

Across the room, Gaara descended without a word. The eerie gourd strapped to his back and the lifeless expression in his teal eyes made the atmosphere heavy. He walked slowly, not even sparing a glance at his opponent, as if this was just another chore.

Kankurō smirked from the stands. "This won't even be a fight. Gaara's sand will crush him before he gets close."

"He's not wrong," Shikamaru muttered. "That sand doesn't just defend him—it attacks too."

Hayate Gekkō, the proctor, stepped forward. "Are both fighters ready?"

Lee nodded enthusiastically, while Gaara stared blankly.

"Begin!"

--

Lee dashed forward instantly, closing the gap between them in seconds. His punch flew straight for Gaara's face—but was stopped mid-air by a swirling barrier of sand.

"So fast," Tenten whispered, impressed. "But that sand is just as fast."

Lee didn't falter. He launched into a series of rapid punches and kicks, each one blocked by the sand. Every strike was perfectly countered, the sand reacting as if it had a mind of its own.

From the stands, Neji Hyūga watched with narrowed eyes. "It's not just a defense. His sand acts instinctively. Even if Lee is faster, it's meaningless if he can't get through."

Meanwhile, Gaara stood motionless, his eyes fixed on Lee as though watching an insect futilely struggle against a spider's web. "Is that all you can do?"

Lee flipped backward to create distance, but the sand followed him. A tendril shot out, aiming to ensnare his legs. He narrowly avoided it with a somersault.

"This isn't working," Lee muttered to himself. "I can't rely on normal attacks."

--

Lee looked toward his sensei in the stands. Guy smiled and gave him a knowing nod.

"Lee, you may use them," Guy announced, his voice echoing through the arena.

"Use what?" Ino asked, confused.

Lee straightened and reached down to remove the heavy weights strapped around his legs. He dropped them to the ground, and an earth-shaking BOOM reverberated through the arena as they hit the floor, leaving small craters.

"What?! Those weren't just for show?" Sakura gasped.

"I knew he was fast, but to be carrying that much weight the whole time?" Shikamaru muttered, wide-eyed.

"Now... let's try this again!" Lee said confidently, disappearing in a blur.

--

This time, Gaara's sand struggled to keep up. Lee's attacks became a blur of motion, striking from every angle. The sand shield began to crack under the relentless assault.

Gaara's previously calm expression shifted slightly as a fragment of his sand armor broke away, revealing pale skin underneath.

"He got through!" Kiba exclaimed.

In the stands, Temari's smirk faltered. "Impossible... Gaara's sand never lets anyone through!"

Lee landed a spinning kick that sent Gaara skidding backward. For the first time, Gaara moved, forced to dodge as Lee followed up with a barrage of strikes.

--

Lee stepped back, breathing heavily but grinning. "This is getting interesting. But I'll need more power to finish this!"

Guy's expression turned serious. "Lee, you may proceed—but be careful!"

Lee clenched his fists, his chakra surging. "First Gate: Gate of Opening... RELEASE!"

A visible aura of energy erupted around him as the strain of the gate intensified his strength and speed.

"What is this...?" Kankurō muttered, leaning forward in shock.

Lee vanished again, his movements now even faster. Gaara's sand could barely react as Lee's punches and kicks struck with the force of a hurricane. Cracks spread across Gaara's sand armor like a web.

"Second Gate: Gate of Healing... OPEN!" Lee shouted, his energy surging even further.

The crowd gasped as Lee's attacks became even more ferocious. With a spinning kick, he sent Gaara flying upward into the air. Lee followed, appearing above his opponent.

"This is bad for Gaara!" Tenten said, watching anxiously.

"Third Gate: Gate of Life... OPEN! Fourth Gate: Gate of Pain... OPEN!"

Lee's muscles bulged with power, his face red from the strain. With a shout, he wrapped his arms around Gaara, spinning at high speed.

"Primary Lotus!"

The two plummeted toward the ground, and the impact was earth-shattering. Dust and debris filled the air, obscuring the aftermath.

As the dust cleared, Gaara's sand shield was revealed to have absorbed much of the impact. He emerged unscathed, though his sand armor had taken significant damage.

Lee, panting heavily, struggled to stand. The strain of opening the gates was clearly taking its toll.

Gaara, now visibly angry, raised his hand. The sand surged forward in a massive wave, forcing Lee to retreat. Tendrils of sand lashed out, one of them catching Lee's arm.

"Sand Coffin," Gaara said coldly.

The sand began to tighten, threatening to crush Lee's arm.

"LEE!" Guy shouted.

Lee gritted his teeth, his determination unwavering. "I can't lose here... not yet!"

"Fifth Gate: Gate of Limit... OPEN!"

The ground beneath Lee cracked from the sheer pressure of his chakra. His movements became even faster, his strikes more powerful. He broke free of the sand's grip and closed the distance to Gaara.

"Hidden Lotus!"

Lee launched Gaara into the air once more, his punches and kicks landing with devastating precision. The arena shook from the force of his attacks, and Gaara's sand armor crumbled further.

Despite Lee's overwhelming power, Gaara's sand continued to protect him. As Lee's final strike landed, Gaara's sand gourd burst open, releasing a torrent of sand that engulfed Lee.

The sand wrapped around Lee's body, pinning him in place.

"Sand Coffin," Gaara whispered.

The sand began to crush Lee's limbs. Before Gaara could deliver the finishing blow, Might Guy leaped into the arena, deflecting the sand with a powerful strike.

"That's enough!" Guy said, his voice firm. Lee collapsed to the ground, unconscious but alive. The medics rushed to his side, carefully assessing his injuries.

"The winner is Gaara of the Sand," Hayate announced.

The crowd was silent, the intensity of the battle leaving a lasting impression.

"Why did you save a weakling like him?" asked gaara in a cold voice.

"Because he's my student and all of them are precious to me" said gai and without saying anything gaara walked away.

Despite his defeat, Lee had proven his strength and determination. Guy stood over his student, his expression a mix of pride and sadness.

"You gave it your all, Lee. That's all I could ever ask for," Guy said softly.

"So kurama that's one tails influence am I right?" asked Naruto

"It is looks like the racoon is upto no good as usual" said kurama

"but why did sunagakure send an unstable jinchuriki?" thought Naruto

"I think sunagakure has something planned, we need to spy on the team" said kurama

"We have to careful and inform jiji about our findings" asked naruto with everyone nodding in approval

--

Hayate Gekkō announced the next match, Chōji reluctantly made his way down to the arena. His nervousness was evident as he glanced up at Shikamaru and Ino for reassurance.

"Why me?" Chōji grumbled.

"Because it's your turn, and you're going to do great!" Ino shouted.

"If you win I'll get you to barbeque" said asuma and Chouji immediately jumped down in the arena

On the other side of the arena, Dosu descended calmly, his ever-present bandaged arm glinting faintly under the light. His expression was unreadable, but his confidence was unmistakable.

"Don't hold back, or you'll regret it," Dosu said, his voice cold and dispassionate.

Hayate raised his hand. "Begin!"

Chōji wasted no time, performing the Partial Expansion Jutsu, causing his arms to grow larger as he charged forward. "Take this!" he yelled, swinging his enlarged fist toward Dosu.

Dosu sidestepped smoothly, his movements measured and precise. Chōji's fist crashed into the ground, creating a small crater but missing its target.

"You rely too much on brute force," Dosu remarked, raising his arm. "Let me show you the flaw in that."

Dosu's Resonating Echo Drill emitted a shrill sound, the vibrations directed at Chōji's ears. The Akimichi covered his ears, wincing in pain, but the disorientation left him open.

"Chōji, move!" Shikamaru shouted from the stands.

Shaking off the disorientation, Chōji gritted his teeth. "Alright, you asked for it!"

He performed the Human Bullet Tank, curling into a massive spinning ball and launching himself at Dosu with incredible speed. The ground trembled as Chōji barreled toward his opponent.

Dosu leaped backward, narrowly avoiding the attack. However, Chōji adjusted his trajectory mid-spin, crashing into Dosu and sending him skidding across the arena floor.

"Got him!" Ino cheered.

But Dosu quickly rose, brushing off the dust. "Not bad, but now it's my turn."

He extended his arm, activating the Melody Arm once more. The high-pitched vibrations resonated through the air, this time targeting Chōji's spinning form.

The intense sound waves disrupted Chōji's balance, forcing him out of his Bullet Tank form and leaving him vulnerable. Chōji stumbled to his feet, clutching his head.

"W-what is this...?" he muttered, his vision swimming.

Dosu smirked. "This is the sound of your defeat."

With Chōji disoriented, Dosu closed the distance. His arm emitted another sharp burst of sound as he struck Chōji's side, the vibrations penetrating deep into his body.

Chōji cried out in pain, collapsing to one knee. He struggled to rise, but his limbs felt heavy, and his head throbbed from the lingering effects of the attack.

"It's over," Dosu said coldly, standing over him.

Hayate stepped in. "Enough! The winner is Dosu Kinuta!"

As medics rushed to help Chōji, Dosu walked back toward the stands without a glance at his fallen opponent.

Shikamaru sighed. "Chōji fought well, but that guy's techniques are nasty."

Chōji, though battered, managed a weak smile. "I'll do better next time... just need a snack first."

--

The preliminary matches had concluded, and the remaining genin gathered in the arena, their injuries either healed or tended to. Tension filled the air as the finalists assembled before the Hokage, standing on a raised platform. Behind him were the other proctors.

The Hokage stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the finalists. "Congratulations to all of you who have made it this far. You've proven yourselves capable, not only in strength but in resilience and determination." His voice was steady, commanding the attention of everyone present.

"This is the final stage of the Chūnin Exams. The matches will take place one month from today, giving you all time to rest and prepare. However, before that, we will now determine the matchups for the finals through a draw." finished the hokage.

Anko walked in with a box with different slips and asked each and everyone who won their game to pick one slip. Once done she went back to ibiki who took the charge.

"Alright!! Show up what you got in your slips" said ibiki

"Number 1, fitting" said Naruto with a small smile

"Number 3" said gaara in his emotionless voice

"Number 5" said Kankuro

"Number 6" said shino

"Number 2" said neji and looked at Naruto who just gave him a sweet smile which for some reason made neji sweat

"Number 7" said temari

"Number 8" said shikamaru

"Number 9" said dosu

"So that mean Sasuke Uchiha is going to be number 4 and the matchups will be -

Match 1 : Naruto Uzumaki vs Neji Hyuuga

Match 2 : Sasuke Uchiha vs Gaara

Match 3 : Shino Aburame vs Kankuro

Match 4 : Shikamaru vs Dosu

Match 5 : Temari vs who ever wins in match 4" said ibiki

"now your ass is mine Hyuuga-teme" thought Naruto with an evil smile

"I will kill this failure to further break hinata-sama" thought neji

"Mother will have Uchiha's blood after him I will kill Uzumaki as well to prove my existence" thought gaara while Temari and Kankuro worriedly glanced at him

"Man so troublesome why did I have to fight one extra match" thought shikamaru as he sighed heavily.

The Hokage raised his hand to quiet the chatter. "Remember, this is not just about individual strength. The Chūnin Exams are about demonstrating leadership, strategy, and the ability to adapt under pressure. Use this time wisely to train and refine your skills."

He paused, his gaze lingering on Naruto for a moment. "This stage will be witnessed by nobles, daimyo, and other influential figures from across the nations. Your performance here will determine your future as shinobi."With that, the Hokage dismissed them, and the genin began to file out of the arena.

As they saw Naruto walked out of the arena, the jonins voiced their concern

"Hokage-sama, The jinchuriki is getting out of control" said kurenai

"Yes father we have to control him from lashing out at the village" said asuma

"But how did he get this strong?" asked ibiki

"From what I came to know, after orochimaru almost killed him due to foolishness of Sasuke and Sakura, he met minato and kushina's chakra imprint who trained him and helped in awakening his Uzumaki bloodline with accelerated his healing combined with kyuubi's and he basically knows everything that minato and Kushina knows" Said hokage

"That means the seals placed on him were gone as well" said kakashi

"I am afraid but that's truth, jiraiya is coming, I'll let him teach boy and ensure he loyalty is to the village" said hokage

"Do you think he knows of the plan?" asked Kakashi

"I don't think so as he just absorbed their knowledge and both of them had no clue about it as per seals, if minato and Kushina removed them they'll find danzo's signature on it so we are safe, so keep playing your parts and we have to ensure he remains loyal to konoha now that seals won't work anymore" said hokage with everyone around him nodding.

"Hyuuga girl will be a critical pawn hokage-sama" said ibiki

"Ibiki" kurenai snapped in anger

"What everyone saw how he cared about her, and if he gets close to her chances are he will remain in konoha since the girl loves his family even though she's living the same life as him in her clan" said ibiki

"And that red haired girl?" Asked asuma

"She is an Uzumaki as such will only remain loyal to Naruto, I want each one of you later in my office alone with clan heads and elders. We have to decide future course of action" said hokage and jonin nodded and disappeared

"I won't let anyone destroy our years of hardwork, kyuubi will be our weapon no matter what" thought hokage as he disappeared in a poof of smoke.

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(Author Notes)

Phew! Here goes fourth chapter

Poll Status so far -

Shizuka - 8

Shizune - 5

Konan - 8

Haruna - 0

Toki - 0

Wow!! Konan and Shizuka tied for first spot, I wonder who will win so continue voting as voting will be closed after finishing of entire tsunade retrieval arc.

@God of Wind 200 - I gave the fights my personal touch, so hope you don't mind

@bankai777 - That we did, I hope you like it

@Jtapp1228 - I hope you like my own interpretation of Kiba's humiliation

@jonatanramirez - hope you won't be having any queries now

@Reedz22 - no she's not with Naruto but I won't be giving any spoilers

@thor94 - I completely agree with you here and I hope you like now that I wrote all fights instead of summarising them

@Poseidon-sensei - she will not be used as pairing for Naruto in this story but in future story who knows

@UnshanMusho - Hope you'll like my twist to the story