Chapter 122: Sasuke's Drastic Personality ChangeAfter Dosu left with Zaku and Kin, the others from Konoha also dispersed one by one. Seeing that no one was around, Sasuke clutched the Curse Mark on his neck and dropped to one knee.He panted heavily and said to Sakura, "Remember, you must not tell anyone about the changes I just underwent, especially Naruto. I don't want him to worry about me."Although Sakura didn't quite understand why he wouldn't get it checked out properly after returning to the Village, she would absolutely comply with Sasuke's request. As she nodded, she gave him her assurance.A while later, Naruto arrived with Robin. Seeing the devastated ground, he asked with feigned surprise, "Sasuke, what happened here? How did it get into this state?""And what's going on with you? Did you encounter some powerful enemy? To think you'd end up in such a sorry state with your strength."With Sakura's help, Sasuke stood up and answered with feigned ease, "It's nothing. Stop babbling over there. It was just some small-fry who didn't know their place.""Alright, let's go! The time limit is almost up, and who knows what kind of trouble we might run into then!""Sakura, you should hurry up and leave to rejoin your team! I don't know if you've collected your scrolls yet. Oh, and thank you for taking care of me just now."Sakura left just like that. For her safety, Narutoentrusted her to Rock Lee. He had been quite satisfied with Rock Lee's performance earlier. Before parting, Naruto said to him, "Junior brother, don't blame me and Guy-sensei for not letting you use the Eight Gates freely.""Among Ninjas of your level, you are definitely a genius in Taijutsu, but you are still too young, and your training time hasn't been long.""I believe you also know how much damage using this technique causes to your body, which is very detrimental to your future growth and cultivation.""However, you can rest assured. I believe that one day in the future, you will be able to use the Eight Gates freely, just like me and Guy-sensei.""Also, sometimes I find that your obsession is a bit too deep. As a Ninja, you don't need to worry about what your positioning is, or whether you are the strongest.""This concept is especially applicable to you. Rock Lee, I hope you can understand this. Whether it's an exam or a battle, as long as you dedicate and exert your all, you won't have any regrets even if you are ultimately defeated!"Rock Lee listened to Naruto's words very obediently. Although he didn't quite understand yet, he still nodded and indicated that he would definitely take these words to heart.Just like that, the group separated. The three members of Team 7 had already collected the Heaven and Earth scrolls and started walking toward the tower in the center of the Forest of Death.During this time, they didn't encounter any difficulties and the journey was smooth. However, just as they were about to reach their destination, three blind Waterfall Ninjas attempted to loot their scrolls.Faced with such small characters, neither Narutonor Sasuke had any interest in making a move. Both of them retreated and found a clean spot to sit down.Ever since entering the Forest of Death, Robinhadn't really done anything, so the two decided to leave this opponent to her, which could also be considered giving her some sense of participation.The three Ninjas' specialty was Genjutsu, and they immediately summoned many clones. However, Naruto and Sasuke, who were on the side, had long since determined their locations.Although Robin hadn't noticed yet, this level of Genjutsu couldn't stump her. She crossed her hands and used her blooming skill.Two arms grew out on the necks of all the clones on the scene. Following Robin's manipulation, all the arms were activated simultaneously, snapping the necks of all the clones.The Genjutsu that the three Waterfall Ninjas were so proud of was easily broken by Robin just like that. Moreover, just a moment ago, Robin had simultaneously used her eyes to find their locations.However, the three reacted quite quickly. After realizing they had been exposed, they jumped out immediately before Robin could even make a move.But they underestimated Robin's technique. Her ability wasn't something these people could evade just by relying on speed.As soon as the three landed, a large net woven from arms descended from the sky. With that, their movements were completely restrained, and this battle was effectively over.Naruto didn't say anything, but a look of disdain appeared on Sasuke's face. He stood up, dusted off his bottom, and said impatiently, "I thought I could rest a bit and watch a good show!""I didn't expect you three to be such trash. I really don't know why you came to participate in the Chunin Exams with this kind of strength. Did you come here to humiliate yourselves?""Robin, stop messing around with them. Kill them quickly, and let's get out of here! This damn place is so humid, I've really had enough!"Ever since Orochimaru planted the Curse Mark on him, Sasuke's personality seemed to have changed. He became more talkative in his daily life, but his temper also seemed to have become more violent.In the past, due to his family's tragedy, he would only occasionally reveal his childish side in front of Naruto, and even then, that state was rare.He had always appeared in front of others with a cold and reticent image, and he was very cautious and patient in his actions. Although he would sometimes reveal the arrogant character of the Uchiha Clan, that was not his normal state.Sasuke could always analyze many things from subtle details; in terms of carefulness and patience, he was even better than Naruto.But now, although Sasuke was much more talkative, his temper was growing while his patience was constantly decreasing. Many times, he appeared very irritable.Naruto had analyzed the cause: this might be because the Sage Chakra of Ryūchi Caveinherently contained violent factors, and Sasukewas now being influenced by it.However, Naruto wasn't too worried about Sasuke's situation, because the Sage Chakra of Shikkotsu Forest was primarily gentle and relaxed. Sasuke's current condition was only because the acupoints Shizune had sealed for him hadn't been unblocked yet.Therefore, so far, the influence of the Ryūchi CaveSage Chakra on Sasuke was relatively deep. Once the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Chakra was released, Naruto believed that with the neutralization of the two diametrically opposed attributes of Chakra, Sasuke would still be able to return to his original self.
