Chapter 206 Cooperation
Onoki was full of praise for Sasuke's performance, while A's expression was not so good. Omoi's team was already the strongest among the younger generation of Kumogakure, yet they had been utterly defeated by Uchiha Sasuke. What was even more unacceptable was that the opponent had defeated them using Lightning Release ninjutsu. During the Third Shinobi World War
, Kumogakure had always been somewhat dismissive of Uchiha Touko's reputation for Azure Lightning Release, after all, when it came to Lightning Release, Kumogakure had always been confident that they were the best in the shinobi world.
But now, in the clash of the younger generation, the Kumogakure ninjas had truly lost to the Konoha ninjas in terms of Lightning Release prowess. Although Omoi's strength lay largely in swordsmanship, he currently lacked a suitable ninja sword, but a loss was a loss.
However, Onoki and A maintained a level of appreciation for Sasuke's strength without being overly fearful. After all, for ninjas of their level, the Uchiha clan, unless they awakened the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan, would simply be slightly more difficult enemies in the future.
As for the possibility of Sasuke awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, they thought, "If the Mangekyou Sharingan were so easy to awaken, the Uchiha clan would have already unified the ninja world. The Uchiha clan already has two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan; surely not every genius in the Uchiha clan can awaken it."
At that moment, seeing Omoi in danger, his two teammates also rushed to his side, and the three of them used defensive ninjutsu to withstand the impact of the exploding lightning ball.
As the smoke from the explosion slowly dissipated, the three Omoi had vanished.
"They ran northwest, should we give chase?" Neji, with his Byakugan activated, easily pinpointed their escape route even through the thick smoke.
"No need, getting the sword is the priority." Sasuke said, walking to the chakra short sword, drawing it, and twirling it before looking towards Kurotsuchi and the others.
"Uchiha, that's not our target." Kurotsuchi shook her head, shrugging.
"Is that so? Then what are you doing here? Resources are running low around here." Sasuke said.
"Don't be so serious. Konoha and Iwagakure are allies with a signed agreement," Kurotsuchi said with a smile, "Plus, we have Deidara's connection, how about we cooperate?"
"Cooperate?" Sasuke sheathed his sword, raising an eyebrow at her.
"Yes, cooperation. This assessment has a total of 9 teams, or 27 people, to enter the final round. If our two teams cooperate, I think it's not impossible to decide which nine teams will enter the final round, right?"
"That's true." Sasuke nodded. "So, how do you plan to allocate these 9 spots?"
"Hehe, Konoha is the host, so you can decide how to allocate them. We Iwagakure only need three spots anyway." Kurotsuchi said.
"Three spots?" Sasuke nodded. "That's not unreasonable."
"So, Sasuke, how do you plan to allocate them?" Kurotsuchi asked.
"Six spots, Konoha will take four. As for the remaining two spots, one will go to Kirigakure and the other to Amegakure. They've come all this way, and it wouldn't be right for Konoha to come back empty-handed." Sasuke laughed.
"So it's decided then?" Kurotsuchi confirmed.
"Okay, but to show our sincerity, shouldn't Iwagakure offer something?" Sasuke turned to look at a ninja carrying a long metal staff beside Kurotsuchi.
"Do you want this?" Kurotsuchi followed Sasuke's gaze and, noticing what he was looking at, readily untied the staff from her back and tossed it to Sasuke.
They had found this staff at a resource point on their way here. Although its quality was only slightly inferior to the ninja sword they had just used, it was definitely a top-tier weapon in this testing ground. However, none of the three of them could unleash its full power, so Kurotsuchi decided to use it now to demonstrate their sincerity in cooperating.
Neji reached out and took the staff, then nodded to Sasuke.
"Since you're so sincere, then consider the set of alloy ninja tools 170 meters to the northwest as Konoha's token of our sincerity," Sasuke said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Kurotsuchi turned to look at the other person beside her. The other person nodded and silently headed in the direction Sasuke had indicated.
Sasuke said nothing, simply watching the other person's actions. Before long, the other person returned to Kurotsuchi's side with the ninja tools they had obtained. Kurotsuchi nodded in return and looked at Sasuke, saying,
"So, it's a pleasure to cooperate?"
"Hehe, it's a pleasure to cooperate." Sasuke nodded, finalizing the cooperation.
Meanwhile, the people in the VIP room watched this blatant attempt at underhanded dealings with varying expressions.
"Hehe, I'm sorry to have troubled you, Hokage. My granddaughter has always loved these little tricks since she was little," Onoki said.
"The Tsuchikage's words are too harsh," Uchiha Touko smiled and waved his hand. "In my opinion, if they can truly complete their alliance plan according to their own ideas, that's part of their ability. The Chunin Exams value more than just combat skills. It's clear that your granddaughter will be an excellent ninja in the future."
"Hmph, Konoha and Iwagakure only know how to use such methods." At this moment, A sneered and said, "In ninja battles, all schemes and tricks are meaningless in the face of absolute strength." "
So, Lord Raigakure is confident that your village's ninjas can break through the alliance of these two children?" Uchiha Touko wasn't annoyed by A's sarcastic remarks, and just smiled and said.
"But all I saw just now was a squad of elite genin from Kumogakure being routed by the geniuses of the Uchiha clan." Takagi Seiwan finally found an opportunity to speak. A had embarrassed him earlier, and now he naturally wanted to get his revenge. Besides, he knew Sasuke; he was the son of his most respected adoptive father, the Uchiha Fugaku clan—practically his sworn brother. He naturally wanted to flatter him.
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