Chapter 80: The Match Interrupted, the Beginning of Chaos
Chapter 80: The Match Interrupted, the Beginning of Chaos
Several deep, bone-revealing scratches appeared on Sasuke's arm, as if he had been scratched by some wild beast.
"roar!!!"
The sand sphere began to collapse, but this was not because the defenses had been disarmed; it was as if something inside had burst through the outer shell.
A rather large raccoon paw made of sand emerged directly from the broken sand ball.
Next came half a body.
Gaara has been revealed, but he is no longer human.
His right side had completely transformed into a monstrous form, with yellowish-brown sand forming his skin, covered with violet patterns.
Its right eye turned into a coin-shaped beastly pupil, and its mouth split open to its ears, dripping disgusting saliva.
This is a half-tailed beast transformation, which most of the audience had never seen before, but some of the higher-ups immediately recognized it.
"It hurts...it hurts so much..."
Gaara covered his bleeding wound with his giant monster claws, his remaining human left eye fixed on Sasuke.
His eyes were filled with madness, as if he wanted to tear Sasuke to pieces the next second to vent his hatred.
"How dare you hurt me... How dare you make Mom bleed..."
"I'm going to kill you... I'm going to tear your flesh to shreds... I'm going to offer your blood to my mother!"
A chakra storm erupted centered on Gaara, sweeping across the entire arena—this was the power of Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast.
Although it cannot compare to the power of the Nine-Tails, the power of a tailed beast is already quite astonishing.
Even in a semi-awake state, ordinary spectators in the stands felt short of breath, and some even fainted from fright.
"What kind of monster is this?!"
"Is the competition still going on? Where are the examiners? What are you waiting for? Stop the competition right now! What are you even doing?!"
A disturbance broke out in the audience.
In the VIP section, Orochimaru's shadow clone remained seated calmly, showing no concern whatsoever, and instead watching the scene unfold as if it were a theatrical performance.
"Finally awake, Shukaku?"
"It seems Sasuke-kun did even better than I expected, forcing you to reveal your true strength. He's really powerful."
He turned to look at the Kazekage beside him, and Tsunade, whose face was ashen, who seemed to be plotting something as well.
"Now that the main character has made his appearance, it's time for the supporting characters to take action."
In the shadowy corner, Kabuto Yakushi smiled slightly; he had already rushed over from Orochimaru's main body.
He looked at the half-human, half-beast monster in the arena and revealed a sinister smile.
"The timing is perfect."
Kabuto formed hand seals, and subtle fluctuations of chakra spread out.
Suddenly, countless white feathers began to fall from the sky.
But to a ninja, this is a signal for illusion.
"Illusion Technique: Nirvana Abode Technique!"
Feathers landed on the audience, and the audience who were screaming and shouting suddenly became dazed and fell asleep one by one.
"What's wrong? I'm so sleepy..."
Even some Chunin with weaker willpower couldn't resist this intense drowsiness.
"Illusion? Dispel!"
Kakashi, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, and other Jonin reacted instantly, disrupting their own chakra flow and dispelling the genjutsu.
"There are enemies!"
Kakashi shouted, his gaze instantly locking onto the VIP seats.
at the same time.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Several loud explosions came from all directions of Konoha Village, and huge plumes of smoke from summoning beasts rose outside the village walls.
This is a signal that the combined forces of Sound Village and Sunagakure Village are launching an attack.
A giant three-headed serpent crashed through the walls of Konoha and began to wreak havoc.
The war has begun.
In the VIP section, Orochimaru's shadow clone suddenly stood up and ripped off his disguise robe.
The Sound Ninja battle suit underneath was revealed, along with a pale face.
The surrounding Kazekage guards also tore off their masks at the same time, revealing the true faces of the Sound Four.
The four quickly formed hand seals and jumped to the four corners of the VIP seating area roof.
"Ninja Technique·Four Purple Flame Formation!"
A purple barrier shot into the sky, enveloping the entire VIP seating area and trapping Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru inside, cutting them off from outside support.
Orochimaru stood in the center of the barrier, making an elegant gesture of invitation to Tsunade, his smile sinister and terrifying, sending chills down one's spine.
"Tsunade, the Chunin Exams are over."
"Now is the time of war, and also the beginning of Konoha's collapse."
Tsunade looked at the barrier rising around her, and then at the black smoke rising in the distance.
She was neither flustered nor afraid.
She stood up unhurriedly, took off the Hokage hat from her head, and casually tossed it aside.
Immediately afterwards, she clenched her fist, and terrifying chakra gathered on it, producing a loud popping sound.
"Orochimaru! You're asking for it. If I don't teach you a lesson again, you'll start running rampant."
Tsunade smashed the solid wood railing in front of her with a single punch, and her domineering roar echoed throughout the entire venue.
"Who do you think I am?!"
"I am the Fifth Hokage! Tsunade Senju!"
"Want to destroy Konoha? Then step over my dead body first!"
"Anti-espionage troops, listen to my command! Seal off the venue! Kill all invading enemies without mercy!"
At the Hokage's command, the ANBU ninjas who had been lying in ambush all appeared and fought against the Sound Ninja and Sand Ninja who had infiltrated the area.
The once bustling arena instantly transformed into a battlefield of carnage, filled with the sounds of fierce fighting.
At this moment, in the center of the arena, Sasuke, clutching his bleeding arm, coldly stared at the roaring monster before him.
He did not back down; the three tomoe in his eyes spun faster and faster, even showing a faint tendency to merge.
"So this is a tailed beast...?"
"Perfect, I'll use you to test my knife."
In the stands, Naruto, who was not under the influence of the genjutsu, pressed his hands against the railing.
He looked at Gaara, who was half-tailed beast in the arena, and his azure pupils instantly elongated, turning into beast-like vertical pupils.
Inside the sealed space, the Nine-Tailed Fox stood up, its nine tails flailing wildly behind it.
"That crazy raccoon... what's it doing now? How boring, even fighting a brat like this requires such force."
The Nine-Tails' voice was filled with fighting spirit.
"Naruto, stop looking! Go down and kill it!"
Naruto also revealed a cold smile; he was starting to lose his temper.
"Ah, that's exactly what I was thinking."
Inside the Illusionary Dojo.
Roy remained seated in the rocking chair, holding a teacup, watching the chaotic scene of Konoha on the screen.
Fire, explosions, carnage, and the roars of monsters—this is Konoha now.
"Let it be chaotic, the more chaotic the better."
Roy gently blew on the steaming hot tea.
His eyes reflected the grand chaos, yet also revealed a calm composure that indicated he was in complete control.
"No destruction, no construction."
"Only order built upon ruins is truly secure."
"Konoha's rebirth from the ashes..."
Roy raised his teacup and offered a toast to Tsunade and Naruto on the screen.
"here we go."
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