"Alright, does anyone want to withdraw? You can forfeit, this is a solo test, and testing individual strength will not affect your teammates' scores, cough cough." Gekko Hayate opened his mouth and said, then coughed a few more times, and the atmosphere instantly became serious.
"Who wants to forfeit? We've come so far, huh." Uzumaki Naruto said disdainfully, arms crossed over his chest, squinting his eyes at Sasuke beside him, a flash of fighting intent in his eyes. Meanwhile, Haruno Sakura, beside Sasuke, looked at him with a worried expression, "What should we do? We should persuade Sasuke-kun to forfeit. His condition is simply not enough to handle the upcoming test. Everyone here is so terrifying." Little Sakura was extremely worried in her heart, constantly glancing at Sasuke's neck.
Just as Gekko Hayate thought no one would forfeit, Haruno Sakura wanted to forfeit on Sasuke's behalf, but as soon as she raised her hand, she was firmly grabbed by Sasuke, "My business is none of your concern!!! Instead of wasting time on my affairs, you should properly think about yourself. Your strength isn't even as good as Naruto's!!!" Sasuke not only didn't accept Haruno Sakura's good intentions, but instead spoke to her coldly.
"Sa... Sasuke!!!!" Little Sakura was instantly startled by Sasuke's cold attitude, looking at him a little blankly, "This is my own business, you don't need to meddle in it. Also, you're really annoying!!" Sasuke said to Little Sakura expressionlessly, his eyes filled with impatience.
At this moment, in an inconspicuous spot on the second floor, a pale-faced youth, with a lowered head and a hidden forehead protector, watched the cold-faced Uchiha Sasuke below with a cold laugh. His eyes, cold as a venomous snake, were filled with greed. "Heheh, Sasuke-kun, what will you do?"
Just as the atmosphere became somewhat heavy, a hand slowly rose. Everyone was instantly surprised. The one who raised his hand was Yakushi Kabuto. "Kabuto-nii-san, why are you giving up? We've come so far!!!" Naruto asked, somewhat disbelievingly, looking at Yakushi Kabuto.
"I'm sorry, Naruto-kun, actually my ears were accidentally deafened before I met you, and my chakra is already exhausted, and my body is quite tired, so I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in the next match. My apologies." Yakushi Kabuto showed a gentle and apologetic smile on his mild face, completely portraying the image of a warm man.
"But..." Uzumaki Naruto still wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Yakushi Kabuto, "No need to say more, Naruto-kun, I am quite clear about my own situation. I am actually such a person who gives up easily, so I particularly admire you, Naruto-kun. So please, you must work hard, for both of us." Yakushi Kabuto once again showed a spring-like smile and opened his mouth to speak.
"Are you sure you want to withdraw, Kabuto?" Gekko Hayate asked, looking at the roster, addressing Yakushi Kabuto. "Mhm, I'm sure, Examiner-sama." Yakushi Kabuto said with a smile. As he spoke, his body also walked towards the main hall's door.
"Alright, Kabuto-nii-san!!! Watch me!" Naruto, hearing Kabuto's words, immediately shouted excitedly. Kabuto, with his back to Naruto, waved his hand. His round-framed glasses reflected a white light, making his expression unseen. "Heheh, Naruto-kun, we will definitely meet again, and Sasuke-kun, chuckle chuckle."
It wasn't until Kabuto left the examination area that Gekko Hayate looked at everyone and asked, "There's no one else who wants to forfeit now, right? Then..." However, before he could finish speaking, another hand slowly rose. Everyone was surprised again and looked at the person who raised their hand. Even Orochimaru, who was hiding on the second floor with a hidden forehead protector, couldn't help but look downstairs.
"Run, what are you doing...!!!" Deidara looked at Sasori, who was raising his hand beside him, in surprise, asking somewhat incredulously.
"Sorry, Examiner-sensei, I also used a lot of chakra during the second test, and it hasn't fully recovered yet. Moreover, I also suffered no minor injuries, so I may not be able to cope with the next test." Sasori's face also showed a gentle and apologetic smile, and he lifted his left leg. One could see a large area of dark red, dried bloodstains on the thigh area of his black ninja pants.
"I see, you're named Sasori... right? Are you sure you're forfeiting your qualification for the third Chunin Exam test?" Gekko Hayate looked at the roster and asked Sasori.
"Mhm, that's right. My body probably can't handle the next match, so..." Sasori said with an apologetic smile, addressing Deidara and Chiyoko. "Sorry, Chiyoko, and Deidara, I can't go to the end with you. However, the next is a test of individual strength. Even without me, I believe you two can perform very well. Good luck." As he spoke, Sasori also gave both of them a subtle look.
The two immediately understood. Deidara pouted and said proudly, "Of course. Don't you know who Lord Deidara is, hm?" "Run, I will work hard for both of us." Chiyoko also made a gesture of encouragement.
Seeing Sasori forfeit, almost all the examinees in the examination area, except for a very few, breathed a sigh of relief. The scene of Sasori instantly severing Dosu's arm before the first test began was deeply etched in their minds, so most of them did not want to be Sasori's opponent. "What a pity, Lee," Hyuga Neji said lightly. "You're right, Neji, his strength is very strong, he's a good opponent." Rock Lee also said with some regret.
Dosu, standing at the back, looked at Sasori's back with venom, clenching his remaining fist fiercely. "That damned brat!!! Now I can only find another opportunity to get my revenge." At this moment, his left arm was already empty, only his right arm, which was equipped with a sound wave device, remained.
"This guy actually forfeited too!!!" Uchiha Sasuke said with some disbelief, looking at Sasori's back somewhat unwillingly. To be honest, Sasori was also one of the opponents he really wanted to fight.
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