sonovelo Chapter 605: How long will you keep playing?
Chapter 605: How long will you keep playing?
Chapter 605: How long will you keep playing?
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Thanks to Kakashi's warning, Naruto no longer bothered him and focused on mastering the 3 jutsus. Of course, that didn't mean that Kakashi was completely free. He still had to lead Team 7 on their missions.
With Naruto and Sasuke becoming increasingly competitive, his days weren't peaceful by any means. It was quite a contrast from Fujin who had relieved himself from nearly every duty and focused on his training. Even in his absence, his students focused on mastering their jutsus earnestly.
In one of the many training grounds in Konoha, loud sounds were constantly being heard. Even the ground shook frequently, as if an Earthquake had hit the training ground. If someone passed by, they would think that some sort of calamity was happening! If they were to check, they'd be shocked to see that all the sounds and shaking were happening due to clashes of fists and legs!
Standing some distance away, Tenten sighed and said, "Every time I see them fighting, I find it hard to believe that ninjas can fight in this manner... If it was me, my hands and legs would long be injured!"
Lee nodded and said, "They are even more fierce today! As expected of Guy sensei and Fujin-san!"
Neji added, "It looks like they aren't holding back this time."
Unlike a year ago, Guy's students could now follow Fujin's and Guy's movements. In the training ground, Fujin's and Guy's fists clashed once again before they retreated. Both their breathing was heavy.
Guy said, "Not bad. You are very enthusiastic today, Fujin. Your stamina with the Strong Fist style is several times higher than when you first used it. As expected as someone so youthful!"
Fujin thought, 'Yeah, but looks like forcing him to open the Gates with just my Taijutsu is still impossible. Oh well, that's not a surprise.'
Fujin chuckled and said, "I haven't been in a good fight for some time. Guy, how many Gates can you open without putting much of a strain on your body?"
Guy was surprised by Fujin's question. It was the first time Fujin had asked something like that. It also was the first time when Fujin had pushed him this much despite them having sparred so many times. He wondered, 'Is he preparing for something?'
Guy answered, "Five. If I open the sixth, I'll need to rest for some time."
Fujin replied, "That's impressive. Lord Hokage recently gave me a task and I don't want to be caught lacking. Are you fine with taking a spar a notch higher?"
That said, at my level, getting a good fight is a very rare event. I doubt Ororchimaru fought with anyone after his little clash with Itachi either. Oh well, this spar with Guy should be enough warm-up. I'll train for another week until the exam begins.'
As Fujin returned home, another interesting event occurred in Konoha. Naruto and Sakura, who had just returned from their mission, met with Konohamaru's gang. As in the original story, Sakura beat both of them up when Konohamaru asked whether she was Naruto's girlfriend and Naruto agreed.
Holding the bump on his head, Konohamaru said, "I don't even think she's human! Did you see how wide her forehead is?"
Unfortunately for him, he hadn't bothered lowering his voice. Sakura, who was walking away, froze. She mechanically turned around, with an expression that terrified the four of them. All four began running away as she chased after them. The chase didn't last for long as Konohamaru ran into Kankuro.
While Hiruzen held a meeting with the senseis, Kankuro held up Konohamaru. To rescue him, Naruto moved forward, but Kankuro used a chakra thread to make Naruto slip. As he fell, Naruto thought, 'What the hell? My foot froze... That's similar to big brother Fujin's Wind Release!'
Despite the chakra thread, Naruto managed to control himself and didn't entirely fall. He quickly regained his balance and shouted, "Hey you in the black pig suit! Release him now and I'll go easy on you!"
Unfortunately, that earned him a scolding from Sakura. While she held him. Kankuro threatened to kill Konohamaru and went for a punch. Realizing that it wouldn't be good, Naruto weaved hand seals while cursing, "Bastard!"
Temari recognized the hand seals and thought, 'Not good'
She quickly grabbed her fan. Not wanting to accidentally injure Konohamaru, Naruto didn't throw any weapon and instead just sent a small blast of wind towards Kankuro with Gale Palm jutsu. However, Temari opened her fan and used it to cover Kankuro, blocking Naruto's attack. The wind blast caused Temari to move behind slightly and made her, Kankuro and Konohamaru feel a breeze. At the same time, a stone hit Kankuro's wrist, stopping his punch and forcing him to let Konohamaru go.
Like in the original story, Kankuro tried to fight with Sasuke until Gaara appeared and threatened him. The only difference was that Konohamaru wasn't that disappointed in Naruto and others didn't look down on Naruto. Especially Temari, who was surprised to see a Wind jutsu being used.
At the same time, Kakashi, Kurenai and Asuma gave their approval for their Genins to take part in the Chunin exams. Iruka opposed it but was shut down ruthlessly by Kakashi.
A week later, Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke met outside the Academy, ready to participate in the Chunin Exams! Meanwhile, two individuals were playing a game a Shogi in a tower that was at the center of a deadly forest. One of them was young, the other was middle-aged with a few scars on his face showing his experience.
A lady, with Dango sticks in her hand, scolded in annoyance, "How long will you keep playing? The Genins should be gathering right now!"
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