Chapter 157
Temari also broke out in a cold sweat.
"This, this is too exaggerated?!"
Kankuro also said, "Someone's going to die from this..."
Naruto, however, trembled with excitement.
"Go, Lee!"
Rock Lee finally made his last preparations, and under the enhancement of the furious Eight Gates Formation, his body suddenly transformed into an afterimage, vanishing from his original spot!
Kakashi also had to activate his Sharingan to clearly see his movements.
"That is..."
Even though Hyuga Neji activated his Byakuganand could perceive Rock Lee's movements, his body couldn't keep up.
At this point, only that one move could defend... No matter where Rock Lee was, he would ultimately launch his final attack on him!
Furthermore, after opening the Fifth Gate of the Eight Gates Formation, he was also enduring intense pain and danger, making prolonged combat impossible, so...
"The victory or defeat will be decided in this one strike!"
"Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm Secret Technique..."
"Revolving Heaven!!!"
At the same instant, Rock Lee also suddenly transformed into a blood-red lotus, descending from the sky, and a heavy punch fiercely struck down, carrying the might of the Five Gates of the Eight Gates Formation, fiercely slamming into Hyuga Neji's Revolving Heaven!
Eight Gates Formation, Fifth Gate!
Directly clashing with Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm Secret Technique Revolving Heaven!
Rock Lee's voice echoed throughout the entire world.
"Reverse Lotus!!!"
Rumble—
Rumble!!!
The two individuals' desperate strikes finally exploded with a roar!
The power of Reverse Lotus, under the enhancement of the Five Gates of the Eight Gates Formation, had completely reached its peak!
Like a cannonball striking, like a meteor falling, like a volcanic eruption!
It swept away everything, unstoppable!
Even Revolving Heaven, in the end, found it difficult to resist, and was suddenly and completely shattered from top to bottom... *Crack!*
With a loud crash, Rock Lee's body slammed down hard, hitting the ground, and dust furiously rose, completely engulfing both of them... Who, in the end, won or lost?!
Everyone held their breath, not daring to even breathe... Finally, after a long while, the dust settled.
Hyuga Neji was completely collapsed on the ground, looking at Rock Lee with disbelief.
"I actually..."
"Lost to you..."
Although Rock Lee was still standing, his arm was broken, and the intense pain even blurred his consciousness; he could only stand by sheer willpower.
However... in the end, he won.
Shiranui Genma checked them over and quickly announced, "The winner is..."
"Rock Lee!"
After a moment of silence, applause erupted like thunder!
The whole venue was buzzing!
Might Guy couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Lee, you guy..."
Tenten exclaimed in shock, "Neji actually lost..."
Naruto was even more overjoyed, practically flying.
"That's awesome!"
"Lee! You won!"
"This is true youth!!!"
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"I, I won..."
Rock Lee's vision was already blurred, and he couldn't even feel the excruciating pain of his broken arm.
But in his heart, he felt at peace; he had finally proven himself... Although Hyuga Neji, relying on Revolving Heaven, deflected most of the force of Reverse Lotus, the power amplified by the Five Gates of the Eight Gates Formation was still unimaginably terrifying.
Of course, this was because Rock Lee ultimately chose not to fully unleash his power on Neji, but rather to strike the ground.
Otherwise... Hyuga Neji would not merely be collapsed now.
He would be gravely injured and dying.
"I actually lost to someone like you..."
"Lee..."
Rock Lee gasped for breath.
"Lost... Lost to me, are you very unconvinced?"
Hyuga Neji remained silent.
Very unconvinced?
Very unwilling?
Strangely, he wasn't... Because, in reality, no one knew more clearly about Rock Lee's desperate efforts than he did.
But it wasn't just a matter of 'effort.'
It was living in the face of death.
It was burning one's life.
It was burning everything to ashes.
Even though he was exceptionally gifted, and even confident that he surpassed the Main House, and even though he also worked very hard, diligently day and night, it ultimately couldn't compare to Rock Lee's efforts.
Effort, surpassing genius!
Can destiny also be changed?!
Hyuga Neji, at this moment, was filled with mixed emotions... Might Guy's figure suddenly appeared beside the two, helping Hyuga Neji up and also supporting the tottering Rock Lee.
"Lee! Neji! You two are both amazing!"
"This is true youth!"
"The power of our Team Guy is enough to shock everyone!"
He suddenly hugged the two, pulling them into his embrace, and burst into tears.
Rock Lee also had tears streaming down his face: "Teacher Guy, I... I did it..."
"I finally proved myself..."
Hyuga Neji also finally felt relieved.
"Perhaps..."
He didn't know who he was talking to.
Perhaps he was talking to himself... Although Rock Lee won, his forceful use of the Fifth Gate of the Eight Gates Formation, and even the forbidden Reverse Lotus, resulted in a completely broken arm and fractured bones, and he was utterly exhausted, making further combat impossible.
Might Guy quickly embraced the two and handed them over to the Konoha Village medical Ninja for treatment.
However, Rock Lee, the victor, would not be able to participate in the subsequent matches... But so what?
Might Guy watched the two departing figures, tears streaming down his face, yet with a brilliant smile.
He gave them a thumbs-up.
"You did it, Neji, Lee!"
"Youth, roar!"
The battle between Rock Lee and Hyuga Nejiindeed ignited passion, and for a moment, the entire venue cheered, everyone deeply moved.
Naruto was both joyful and somewhat worried about Rock Lee's injuries.
Hinata, meanwhile, looked towards her father, Hyuga Hiashi... Hyuga Hiashi sighed and suddenly stood up.
Hanabi asked, "Father, what are you going to do?"
"I have something to say to Neji."
Hanabi nodded obediently, "Okay."
The battles still had to continue.
The next opponents were... "Nara Shikamaru!"
"And Temari!"
This battle was the only one that remained the same as in the original work.
Nara Shikamaru was still too lazy to participate and was pushed down by Naruto.
The entire battle was similar to the original work.
The two engaged in a battle of wits and courage, both displaying extremely high Ninja qualities.
Nara Shikamaru's performance also won over everyone.
However, in the end, to everyone's surprise, Shikamaru, after suppressing Temari with his unparalleled intellect, chose to forfeit at the last moment.
This instantly angered the entire audience.
But Shikamaru didn't care.
What he didn't know, of course, was... Losing the match, winning life... And for the first round of the finals, the last battle, the opponents were naturally self-explanatory.
"Uzumaki Naruto!"