Chapter 152
"If you ask why…"
"I don't want to be ignored by everyone anymore!"
On the other side, Naruto also clapped Sasukeheavily on the shoulder.
"Sasuke! Go for it! Our Team 7 can't lose to anyone!"
Sasuke snorted, "Do I need you to tell me that?"
Hinata also whispered, "Sasuke, go, go for it…"
"Mhm."
Shiranui Genma retreated to the side of the arena, and the other participants directly stepped out, leaving the biggest stage to the two combatants.
"Begin!"
Shiranui Genma gave the command.
Uchiha Sasuke and Shino Aburame walked closer to each other, standing in a standoff.
Suddenly, the clamor in the arena vanished.
The entire venue was silent.
Everyone was filled with anticipation.
Shino Aburame said in a deep voice, "Uchiha Sasuke, I know you are a true genius, and you carry the honor of the Uchiha Clan, but…"
"I will never lose to you either."
Sasuke said indifferently, "Then let's see."
In an instant.
Both of them simultaneously unleashed powerful Chakra.
Naruto and Hinata came to Kakashi Hatake's side outside the arena.
"Hey, hey, Kakashi-sensei, is Sasuke okay?"
Naruto was extremely concerned about this.
After all, his system mission was… for all three members of Team 7 to be promoted to Chunin!
Kakashi smiled slightly, "He should be fine…"
"What do you mean 'should be'… Kakashi-sensei, saying that makes me nervous!"
Kakashi scratched his head, "Well, after all, I can't say he'll win one hundred percent. That Shino Aburame seems very strong too."
Kurenai Yuhi, who was nearby, smiled, "Kakashi, you really have a good eye for people."
"Although Shino is low-key, in terms of strength, he won't lose to anyone."
Kakashi said, "That's true, but Sasuke can't lose either."
Naruto couldn't help but get nervous… Bang bang bang —
On the battlefield, a fierce battle had already erupted!
Sasuke was the first to unleash a barrage of Shuriken!
His exquisite Shuriken Technique immediately drew gasps of admiration from the audience.
Those Shuriken, left or right, up or down, charging straight or winding, almost locked down all directions for the enemy!
Shino Aburame also frowned slightly.
"Impressive indeed."
He suddenly raised both hands, and countless Kikaichū instantly spread out, like a black dense fog!
"Secret Art! Insect Wall Technique!"
Shino Aburame manipulated the Kikaichū to guard in front of him, spinning at high speed, forming a solid shield that blocked all the Shuriken.
But Sasuke had already closed in.
Shino Aburame immediately extended his right hand, and countless Kikaichū turned into smoke, rapidly charging towards Sasuke.
Sasuke quickly formed hand signs, with astonishing speed!
"Fire Release! Great Fireball Technique!"
A giant flame transformed into a rolling, scorching fireball!
The Kikaichū dared not approach, scattering in all directions to escape.
Those that couldn't escape in time were instantly burned to ashes!
Seeing his cultivated Kikaichū burned to death, Shino Aburame's expression changed drastically.
He immediately manipulated the insects to temporarily flee from all directions, then bypass the Great Fireball Technique and re-encircle Sasuke.
"Secret Art! Insect Sphere!"
This move was one of Shino Aburame's killing techniques!
Manipulating a massive amount of Kikaichū to completely envelop and cover the enemy, not only could it restrain the enemy's movements, but it could also frantically devour Chakra, instantly causing the enemy to lose their combat ability!
However… just as the Kikaichū surrounded Sasuke, about to devour his Chakra completely, suddenly… Bang —
Sasuke's body actually turned into a wooden stake!
"That is…"
"Substitution Technique?!"
Shino Aburame was startled, knowing something was wrong, and immediately recalled his Kikaichūfor defense, but it was already too late. Sasuke's real body instantly appeared behind him.
"Fire Release! Dragon Fire Technique!"
In the nick of time, Shino Aburame hastily dodged and used his Kikaichū to block the flames.
Although he barely avoided it, many more Kikaichūwere burned to death.
As soon as the two clashed, the battle immediately escalated into a heated one.
Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Shuriken Technique, Secret Arts… various techniques came one after another, dazzling and overwhelming the spectators.
On the stands, cheers and shouts erupted from time to time.
Shino Aburame looked at Sasuke, somewhat disheveled.
"As expected of a genius Ninja, his mastery of techniques is perfect, and his tactics and mind are also incredibly flexible…"
"However…"
"My Kikaichū won't be burned to death in vain."
He pointed a finger, "Go!"
Instantly, countless Kikaichū, like a tornado, desperately charged and flew towards Sasuke.
No matter where Sasuke hid, those insects, like homing missiles, relentlessly pursued him!
"Damn it —"
"How annoying!"
Sasuke simply stopped.
"Fire Release! Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
Instantly, streams of flames, like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, shot towards the insects, immediately disrupting and dividing all the insect swarms, preventing them from concentrating.
However… soon those insects re-grouped and immediately pursued Sasuke!
Shino Aburame pushed up his sunglasses.
"It's useless. The insects aren't afraid. Even if some are burned to death by you, the remaining ones will still attack you without hesitation."
"Moreover…"
"You've already been targeted by me. Those insects will only pursue you relentlessly!"
Sasuke said indifferently, "Is that so?"
He suddenly dashed fiercely towards Shino Aburame's direction!
Shino Aburame frowned, "What does he intend to do?"
"Does he think that by getting close to me, he can lure those insects onto me?"
"That's impossible, all Kikaichū obey my control!"
"If he thinks he can defeat me in close combat, that's even more of a pipe dream. My entire body is covered in Kikaichū. Getting close to me is tantamount to walking into a trap!"
Indeed, as soon as Sasuke approached, Shinoreleased even more Kikaichū, rotating frantically around his entire body. If he got too close, he would be covered and entangled by these Kikaichū, and devoured completely!
It could be said that at this moment, Sasuke was caught between a rock and a hard place!
Inuzuka Kiba exclaimed excitedly, "As expected of Shino! He won!"
Sakura, however, was worried, "Sasuke-kun, how could this be…"
Naruto frowned tightly, "Damn Sasuke! Wasn't he supposed to be really strong?!"
Kurenai Yuhi smiled charmingly, "Kakashi, it seems you're going to lose."
Kakashi said, "Well, the outcome isn't decided yet."
At this moment.
Countless Kikaichū suddenly attacked from front and back, completely engulfing Sasuke's body… Just when everyone thought Sasuke was about to lose.
A triumphant smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Bang —
This Sasuke suddenly turned into a puff of white smoke and disappeared!
Naruto was greatly surprised, "That, that's my…"
"Shadow Clone Technique?!"
"Damn Sasuke, when did he…"
"Ah, ah, Kakashi-sensei, did you teach him that?!"
Kakashi smiled and nodded, "However, Sasukeisn't you. He doesn't have that much Chakra. At most, he can only release one or two Shadow Clones."
"Of course, that's enough…"
Shino Aburame was even more shocked, "That's, a Shadow Clone?!"
Sasuke suddenly appeared abruptly behind him, a Kunai already pressed firmly against his neck.
"You lose."
Cold sweat poured down Shino Aburame's face.
"Why…"
"Did you prepare a Shadow Clone in advance?"
Sasuke shook his head.
"I merely saw through your tactics and adapted on the fly."
"Your manipulation of those Kikaichū, encircling and dividing the attack, were all illusions. The real goal was to place one of those Kikaichū on me."