"It's the Adamantine Sealing Chains!"
This was one of the most powerful sealing Ninjutsu of the Uzumaki Clan, rumored to possess the terrifying power to even suppress a Tailed Beast. Of course, at this moment, Naruto only used a small portion of its power, and the Chakra intensity contained in the chains was deliberately suppressed to be on par with Satsuki's.
Facing the rapidly approaching golden chains, Satsuki unleashed the Body Flicker Technique without hesitation, her figure blurring as she narrowly avoided being entangled. She knew she absolutely couldn't make contact with them, and immediately formed hand seals while retreating.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"
Several clusters of scorching flames, like scattered red lotuses, whistled as they shot towards the pursuing Adamantine Sealing Chains! However, amidst the smoke and dust of the exploding flames, those golden chains broke through unscathed, their speed undiminished, continuing to strike towards Satsuki's new position!
"This is trouble!" Satsuki constantly changed positions using the Body Flicker Technique to evade, while keeping her eyes fixed on the still dense water mist ahead.
Her vision was completely obscured, making it impossible to see Naruto's main body. The chains were too fast, and she had to continuously use the Body Flicker Technique to barely avoid them. Her Chakra consumption was too great; she wouldn't last long like this!
Also, how was Naruto precisely locking onto her position in the thick fog?
At this moment, she had no time for deep thought. Satsuki knew that passive defense would only lead to defeat. She had to take a risk to break the situation!
As her thoughts raced, her strategy was set. After using the Body Flicker Technique to dodge the chain attack the next time, Satsuki anticipated that the chains would immediately turn towards her new position.
However, this time, she didn't dodge again. Instead, she quickly pulled out a small scroll from her Ninja tool pouch—this was a secret scroll that stored a specific Ninjutsu.
Due to the limitations of her own Chakra nature, Satsuki could only use Fire Release and Lightning Release. This scroll, which stored Wind Release, was given to her by Naruto previously, and she never expected it to come in handy now.
"Wind Release: Wind Scythe Jutsu!"
She quickly unsealed the Jutsu on the scroll! The next moment, a powerful whirlwind appeared out of thin air, then rapidly expanded, transforming into a roaring tornado that swept across the entire arena with destructive force!
"Whoosh—!!"
The violent airflow, like an invisible giant hand, instantly dispersed the dense water vapor filling the arena, clearing it completely! The scene inside finally became clear—Naruto was standing in the center of the arena, with several dazzling golden chains extending from his back.
However, at the very moment the mist dissipated, those deadly chains had already struck in front of Satsuki! The distance was too close; there was no time to dodge again!
The riskiest step had arrived!
"Bzzzt—!"
A piercing crackle of electricity suddenly erupted around Satsuki! This was not any formed Lightning Release Ninjutsu, but rather a lightning field she created by extremely activating her lightning-nature Chakra and spreading it throughout her body, regardless of the risks.
After her previous defeat by the Adamantine Sealing Chains, as an excellent Ninja, Satsuki had naturally thoroughly researched countermeasures.
She remembered Naruto once mentioning that this was a sealing Ninjutsu, and its chains were essentially highly materialized Chakra constructs. So then... dazzling lightning crackled around Satsuki, and she wove Lightning Release Chakra with exquisite control into an invisible electric net, enveloping the surrounding space.
When the golden chains of the Adamantine Sealing Chains entered this Lightning Release domain, their internal Chakra structure was instantly subjected to strong interference and erosion! The golden glow at the front of the chains flickered erratically, and their speed and tracking accuracy plummeted.
"To interfere with materialized Chakra in this way?!" A hint of surprise flashed in Naruto's eyes, then turned into undisguised admiration. To come up with a countermeasure in such a short time and implement it decisively... truly worthy of Satsuki!
In the spectator stands, the other examinees held their breath, watching the rapidly changing battle with awe.
"These two… they're still so terrifying."
Inuzuka Kiba hugged Akamaru, cold sweat beading on his forehead. Satsuki… had she finally returned to her old, belligerent Uchiha self?
Kankuro and Temari exchanged glances, their faces filled with solemnity. The strength and adaptability displayed in this battle made them feel utterly unsure of their ability to defeat either person in the arena.
So it wasn't just that blonde monster, this Uchiha too… Kankuro's gaze unconsciously swept over the other Konoha Genin.
Could it be that all Konoha's Genin were this level? If so, the Village's plan would be impossible to succeed… A chill rose from the bottom of his heart.
Taking advantage of the precious few seconds the Adamantine Sealing Chains were stalled by the Lightning Release interference, Satsuki used the Body Flicker Technique again to escape the attack range. Without any hesitation, she flung her hand, sending several shuriken tied with transparent Chakra threads towards Naruto!
However, Naruto merely raised his hand casually, and a precisely controlled whirlwind formed out of thin air, easily blowing all the shuriken off course.
Just then, Satsuki moved! Her figure transformed into a black gust of wind, rushing directly towards Naruto at extreme speed! This was her carefully designed continuous assault—
First, as she charged, her crimson Sharingan's three tomoe spun rapidly! Invisible Genjutsu fluctuations spread like ripples, instantly enveloping Naruto!
The moment the Genjutsu was activated, and Naruto's figure visibly stiffened!
Satsuki's hand seals were already complete—
"Lightning Release: Lightning Bullet!"
A blinding white flash erupted in her palm like a small sun, instantly engulfing the entire examination hall! All spectators involuntarily squeezed or squinted their eyes, and even the Jonin in the stands instinctively turned their heads away.
Naruto, at the very center of the intense light, undoubtedly bore the most direct impact on his vision.
As the intense light dissipated, everyone eagerly looked towards the center of the arena—only to see Satsuki slightly panting, her kunai already firmly pressed against Naruto's neck!
The outcome decided? Uchiha Satsuki won?!
This result left many spectators incredulous. However, Satsuki, who had personally "restrained" Naruto, showed no joy of victory in her eyes; instead, a deep sense of loss flashed through them.
Because… this "Naruto" held hostage by the kunai did not possess the unique aura she was familiar with, that she was intoxicated by.
For Satsuki, who needed to hug clothing imbued with Naruto's scent every night to sleep peacefully, this perception was extremely keen.
"This battle…" Satsuki's voice carried a subtle tremor as she slowly lowered her kunai, "…I lost, Naruto."
Under the bewildered gazes of the examinees, the "Naruto" she had "held hostage" slowly dissipated like a phantom—it was just a Clone Technique!
And the real Naruto was now standing quietly behind her, with a hint of apology on his face.
"Sorry, Satsuki," he explained softly, "for some special reason, I seem to be… basically immune to Genjutsu and other mental attacks."
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