Naruto's smile is gentle.
Hinata's lips unconsciously curled into a smile.
After that, the two began to flirt.
Of course, this applies to the two of them.
[but...]
[For the audience and the referees.]
[But it was terrifying to watch.]
Although the visual impact isn't as striking as before.
[But the constant whooshing sound of air being cut, and the air vibrating around them.]
This alone is enough to demonstrate just how intense the battle between Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga was.
[At this moment.]
For the first time, people realized that Hyuga's Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms... possessed such overwhelming power.
Neji involuntarily gasped.
[Now I understand, during his previous battle with Hinata...]
Hinata wasn't holding back at all.
Instead, they released it into the sea.
Hiashi Hyuga crossed his arms, maintaining the dignified bearing of the head of the family.
But deep down, he was filled with bitterness.
[Somewhat similar to Neji.]
[But it's more serious than Neji's.]
[Bang bang bang—]
Hinata unleashed a series of palm strikes.
Naruto easily defused the situation.
[They even replicated Hinata's Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms technique.]
[After discovering that Hinata could use the power hidden behind the Byakugan.]
Naruto begins to try and respond.
[The moment green chakra was imbued into Hinata's palm.]
The palm strike he delivered was also infused with the power of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.
[Susanoo.]
[Furthermore, compared to Hinata's monotonous green.]
The color inside Naruto's outstretched palm kept changing.
[But...without exception.]
[The power of Susanoo in various attributes and colors.]
[It was as fragile as paper compared to Hinata's green chakra.]
[Unless Naruto releases his Susanoo in its true form.]
Otherwise, relying solely on point-based attacks, it would be absolutely impossible to defeat Hinata.
[After several more exchanges of palms.]
Naruto has once again made a new attempt.
[He begins to utilize the true power of his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.]
[A mixture of various colors.]
[As the next palm strike was delivered.]
A faint white light emanated from Naruto's palm.
The timing is excellent.
Hinata's pure white eyes turned a deep blue once more.
A layer of green chakra also adhered to the surface of his palms.
[A considerable amount of Byakugan power has been activated.]
[Bang--]
[Clap hands together.]
[A huge wave of excitement swept across the area.]
The shockwave, carrying sand and gravel, continued to expand outwards.
Genma Shiranui has forgotten what he's doing and who he is.
Even through the Four Purple Flames Formation, one could feel the power behind each palm strike delivered by the two during their exchange.
Just as everyone was marveling at the spectacle...
The atmosphere inside the venue suddenly changed.
Naruto suddenly said, "You've got it down well, just a little more focused."
Hinata nodded softly.
They look harmless and are quite cute.
But that outstretched hand... few present dared to say they could easily accept it.
[A superhuman strength that seems to come naturally!]
Don't be too happy just because you can handle it.
[Following the palm, there was also a green chakra shockwave.]
The two were moving very fast.
The movements of the two were no longer clearly visible to the naked eye.
A blurry figure, but undeniable strength.
Hinata truly made a name for herself in this battle.
Of course, as her rival.
Naruto Uzumaki also made sure everyone present remembered his name.
[The Leaf Village side.]
The villagers, brainwashed by the Will of Fire, all looked extremely pale.
"Damn it... how can that brat be so strong?!"
"Hey! Hey! Hey!!!"
"Isn't the Third Hokage going to do anything about this?!"
"That fox... that evil brat keeps growing..."
"He's a ticking time bomb!"
"The Third Hokage is so foolish!"
["..."
[Visible to the naked eye.]
They panicked.
Similarly, some people also noticed the high platform above the spectator stands.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face alternated between pale and flushed.
It's quite obvious.
It was definitely no better than these villagers.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with worry.
They've even started thinking about a way out.
Should I try a different approach to confront Naruto before continuing our relationship?
[Below Hiruzen Sarutobi.]
[The new Hokage's assistant, Sarutobi Asuma, clearly doesn't know these things.]
At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma was still immersed in the shock of Naruto and Hinata's strength.
["Fool!"]
Hiruzen Sarutobi cursed under his breath.
He waved.
[I plan to send an ANBU ninja to inform the Sarutobi clan ninjas and the Konoha police.]
The result is...
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood there for quite a while, but no ANBU ninja appeared beside him.
[The cunning Hiruzen Sarutobi had already sensed something unusual.]
A sense of foreboding washed over him.
[Just as he was about to turn around and look.]
[Whoosh—]
At that moment, a figure appeared beside Hiruzen Sarutobi.
However, he did not kneel down on one knee.
"Lord Hokage."
The person who arrived was wearing an animal mask, and their voice was neither male nor female.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was far from calm and naturally wouldn't notice this small detail.
"Go to Sarutobi... no, first go and gather all members of the Konoha Guard."
"They'll know what to do."
[Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment, then decided against having the ANBU ninja deliver any message.]
[He was simply instructed to inform the members of the Konoha Guard to assemble.]
The captain of the Konoha Guard is quite perceptive; he was definitely able to sense its meaning.
Onoki: "Hmph!"
Onoki: "My premonition is pretty good."
Onoki: "But what's done is done, and there's no going back."
Ao: "From this perspective, it's neither Orochimaru nor Naruto with black frames."
Ao: "For the Third Hokage of Konoha, it's a certain death situation."
Mei Terumi: "Idiot~"
Mei Terumi: "If we face Orochimaru first, it's a certain death situation. If we face Naruto with black frames first, it's a situation where we can neither live nor die."
Kurotsuchi: "Then... there's no other possibility?"
Kurotsuchi: "First, we face Orochimaru's inevitable doom."
Kurotsuchi: "Then, Naruto with the black frame intervened."
Heitu: "Has a certain death trap turned into a situation where one can neither live nor die?"
Heitu: "Maybe the range will increase?"
Feng: "Huh...you're absolutely right!"
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
[finally. ]
The battle between Naruto and Hinata has ended.
Hinata's breathing became heavy.
His chest heaved rapidly.
Naruto, however, remained standing in the same spot.
[Without even a gasp.]
"Hinata has made great progress."
Hearing this, Hinata, still in her starting stance, blinked.
[Then, the azure light in their eyes faded, and they returned to normal.]
She didn't know why Naruto had suddenly held back his strength, as if he didn't want to reveal himself.
But she has still cooperated very well until now.
[Given her understanding of Naruto, Naruto is about to use the new Ninjutsu assimilation feedback again.]
Thinking of this, Hinata felt a burning sensation in her lower abdomen.
It was as if Naruto had gently placed that large hand on it.
[Blushing, she quickly replied:]
"I...I give up."