[hold head high--! ! ! ]
A high-pitched dragon roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
Hinata's breath hitched.
[I dare not hold back any longer.]
[at the same time. ]
[Inside the arena.]
The firelight became the only light.
[Whoosh—]
Just then.
[The ANBU ninjas were prepared well in advance, just in case.]
[Immediately form the hand seal.]
[Buzz—]
[Four Purple Flame Formation!]
[BOOM—!!!]
A high-pitched, resounding dragon roar rang out.
[The flames, resembling a fire dragon, surged towards the sky along the Four Purple Flame Array.]
It captured everyone's attention.
The commotion was so loud that everyone in the players' lounge could hear it clearly.
Sasuke's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
[What...what kind of fire jutsu is this?!]
The last time he was truly astonished was when Naruto unleashed his Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation.
[How long has it been...]
"Could it be... the Great Dragon Fire Technique?!"
Of everyone present, no one understood Fire Release better than Sasuke.
["wrong."]
Shikamaru paused slightly, then said, "It seems like Wind Release was also added to it."
[With the Four Purple Flame Formations in place, and the fire dragon's primary attack direction not being in the surrounding areas.]
There were no cases of accidental injury.
But looking at the dragon head of fire shooting skyward...
[And the ever-rolling waves of fire.]
Indeed, outside the scope of the technique, it's easy to overlook the hurricane within.
The hurricane, carrying a heatwave, was invisible and colorless, practically unseen by the naked eye.
"Oh no!" Tian Tian's expression changed slightly.
"Hinata...no way?!"
"No way." No sooner had Tenten finished speaking than Shino quietly adjusted his sunglasses, remaining perfectly calm.
"Naruto-kun would never seriously harm Hinata."
"Everyone understands this."
[despite this. ]
But, to witness this level of Fire Release firsthand.
I still can't help but worry about Hinata.
Sasuke clenched his fist.
[A look of longing appeared in his eyes.]
He wants to learn!
[Once I master Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation, I'll immediately start learning this.]
[How could Sasuke not be tempted by such a fire-style technique?]
Madara Uchiha: This kind of Fire Release... I acknowledge you again, Naruto Uzumaki with black frames!
Tobirama Senju: "Is your approval authoritative?"
Uchiha Izuna: Then find someone whose Fire Release is even stronger than your older brother's!
Tobirama Senju: "Isn't it just above my head? On the big screen with the black border."
Uchiha Izuna: ...
Tobirama Senju: "Tch~"
Uchiha Izuna: ? ? ?
Uchiha Izuna: Second Mizukage, what are you so smug about?
Tobirama Senju: "..."
Uchiha Izuna: What? Are you angry at your own incompetence, and your incompetent, immoral, shameless, and scoundrel disciple, and want to take it out on the Uchiha?
Uchiha Izuna: Have I spoiled you? The Second Mizukage!
Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu: Huh?
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
Genma Shiranui plopped down on the ground.
He's the closest one.
[Once again, I walked through the gates of hell.]
Genma Shiranui's legs went weak.
[This level of Fire Release technique.]
It was impacting his worldview.
Not only that, but just that speed...
[It was almost in the blink of an eye.]
Even more terrifying is...
So much time has passed.
The flames continued to erupt.
[hold head high--! ! ! ]
[The thought had barely formed in Genma Shiranui's mind.]
[Another high-pitched and resounding dragon roar rang out.]
Another enormous fiery dragon head shot into the sky.
The eyes of the four purple flame formation members were completely engulfed by the firelight.
The enormous dragon head seemed poised to shatter the Four Purple Flames Array.
[Powerful, fast, wide range...]
[Compare this to the previous powerful dragon-shaped fireball that blasted at Genma Shiranui.]
[They're practically a father and his...grandson.]
Finally, someone in the arena realized what was happening.
[A gasp of surprise.]
Immediately afterwards, the cry of alarm was like a stone thrown into a pack of dogs.
A single stone stirs up a thousand ripples.
"I'll cook it!!!"
"Illusion?!"
"I've heard that if you're caught in a ninja's genjutsu, you can see all sorts of bizarre things!"
["Hi!"]
"You're so ignorant, aren't you?"
"After the game, I'll take you to try out a little alley!"
["Um?!"]
["What's the meaning?"]
"Let me show you real illusion magic."
"Don't worry, they're just retired female ninjas."
"That illusion...tsk tsk tsk, I won't go into too much detail."
"Hey bro, carry me!"
"Me too!"
["..."
Everyone: "..."
Is this something that can be broadcast?
Okay, it wasn't broadcast.
It was just a few people having a normal chat.
Hmm...that's normal.
Illusion is just a means of dealing with enemies.
[at this time. ]
The entire arena was absolutely electric.
"No way... such a fire jutsu."
"That Hyuga girl wouldn't possibly...?"
"Won't it be burned to ashes?"
"Sister~!" Hanabi clenched her little fists, her face full of worry.
Ino and Sakura were also a little nervous.
"Naruto-kun said...it's a new ninjutsu, won't he have trouble controlling its power?" Sakura asked with some concern.
"No, it won't happen." Ino said, as if to comfort Sakura, and also to give herself some confidence.
"Yes! Naruto won't hurt Hinata!" Ayame added.
The middle-aged man crossed his arms, a bead of sweat—whether from cold or heat—slipped down his forehead.
[Hahaha~]
"As expected of Naruto-kun."
"This fire-style technique is even more powerful than any of the Uchiha I've ever seen."
"Perhaps Sasuke could do it too."
Uchiha Sasuke: "..."
Sorry to disappoint you, uncle.
I can't do it!
Even the B-rank Great Fire Annihilation Technique is less than one-fifth of Naruto's!
At that moment, a gentle voice rang out.
"Hinata-sama is alright."
"Take a close look at where Hinata-sama was just now."
[The one speaking is Hinata and Hanabi's personal maid.]
[Hinata Natsu.]
At this moment, Hinata Natsumi had already activated her Byakugan.
That sweet face did not become more beautiful despite the feature that appeared after she rolled her eyes.
Instead, it acquired a captivating, almost sinister beauty.
[at the same time. ]
On the other side.
[Smack!]
Hiashi Hyuga slapped himself hard on the thigh.
He roared, "Damn it!"
"Naruto, what are you doing?!"
At this moment, Hiashi Hyuga could no longer sit still.
No longer worrying about anything else.
[Activate Byakugan directly.]
But when he activated his Byakugan, he suddenly shuddered and his entire body stiffened.
His usually stern face was now filled with disbelief.
"This...this can't be right?!"
"How did I manage to grow to this extent without even realizing it?"