Chapter 148: The Observant NejiNeji and Naruto began to spar just like that. Although they did not use Ninjutsu, the spectacle was still extremely exciting, leaving the audience on the scene cheering in satisfaction.Their speed and various combat techniques looked truly stunning, but only they themselves knew that, in reality, even the intensity of their daily training was much higher than it was now.Naruto naturally noticed the other's strangeness. As expected, it wasn't long before Neji took the initiative to ask: "Naruto, what is wrong with you?Why have I noticed that the way Chakra flows in your body seems somewhat abnormal? It seems particularly sluggish and slow. Furthermore, the amount of Chakra in your body and your recovery ability have also greatly decreased. Are you injured?What exactly have you been doing during the few days you were gone? I also noticed an extra strand of Chakra in your body, which seems to be Sage Chakra. Did something go wrong while you were training?"Neji's words were filled with concern. Upon hearing this, Naruto felt very warm inside. He smiled and said: "A lot has indeed happened over these past few days!Moreover, there are some things I still haven't figured out yet. Under the current circumstances, there is no way I can explain it clearly to you. Let's wait until today is over before I tell you!Although my body has some minor issues, it does not affect my combat effectiveness. Do not underestimate me! Otherwise, you will regret it later."After speaking, perhaps to set Neji's mind at ease, Naruto took the initiative to increase his speed and strength. Neji also began to let go and no longer held back.Now, the audience and some of the weaker Ninja at the scene could no longer see the movements of the two. They could only occasionally hear the sound of muscles colliding in the arena.Orochimaru, who was in the stands, turned his head at this moment and said to Hiruzen: "As expected of Konoha Village! It is truly unexpected that even Genin have such strength."Seeing the other party praising his Village, Hiruzen could not help but feel happy. He said: "Not at all, Kazekage, you flatter me. Actually, in our Village, these two do not count for much.In terms of strength and combat experience, the children from the great clans are the future of my Konoha. It is just that for various reasons, some of them did not participate in the exam this time, and some were unlucky and were eliminated earlier.Furthermore, I see that the three Ninja who came from your Village are also quite impressive! The advancement rate has actually reached one hundred percent.Especially Gaara among them. If I am not mistaken, he should be the Ichibi Jinchuriki of your Village, right? I did not expect that you, Kazekage, would be willing to let a Jinchuriki leave the Village. You truly have great courage. Are you not afraid that something might happen?"Orochimaru replied with a playful tone: "Oh? Where is the courage in that? It is nothing more than being relatively at ease with Konoha.Can the dignified Konoha Village of the Land of Fire not even protect the Jinchuriki of our country? Besides, I fear that you do not even care for this mere Ichibi! Therefore, he is safest right here.""Hahaha, Kazekage, you are too polite. I also thank you for your trust. Rest assured, as long as he is still in our Konoha Village, we will do our utmost to protect him," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied after laughing heartily a few times.
