Sasuke…
As expected of an Uchiha…
To be able to defeat Dosu Kinuta so easily…
I hope you can give me more surprises when you fight Gaara…
Let me see your true strength!"
Orochimaru felt like sticking out his tongue and licking his lips at this moment.
However.
He forcefully held back, remembering his dearest teacher was by his side.
"Although the last operation was disrupted by that girl who suddenly appeared.
But.
This time, I will definitely succeed!"
…
In the stands.
Hiashi Hyuga felt sweat in his palms.
At this moment.
He was truly a little nervous.
"Hanabi.
You must watch carefully.
Learn diligently.
Your sister is no longer the same as before.
She defeated your brother Neji.
And became the strongest of the younger generation in the Hyuga Clan!"
Speaking of which.
A hint of pride appeared on Hiashi's face.
He had always held expectations for Hinata.
Unfortunately.
The higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment.
But he never expected.
This time, Hinata actually gave him such a big surprise.
"Bai Hao, huh?
If he were to become our Hyuga's son-in-law…"
Hiashi couldn't help but look at Bai Hao.
Then he nodded silently.
tacitly approving of the marriage in his heart.
"Father, can sister defeat this Sand Shinobi?"
"She can't."
Hiashi shook his head.
Although he thought highly of Bai Hao.
And also thought highly of his daughter.
However, Gaara was simply too strong.
"That person is called Gaara.
He has a monster inside him.
So his strength is extremely terrifying.
If anyone among his peers could defeat him.
It should only be Naruto and Sasuke.
It's just a pity.
Their growth is too slow.
And I don't know if they'll ever be able to defeat him in the future."
Speaking of which.
Hiashi couldn't help but sigh.
"I hope Hinata can see the reality and forfeit early!"
…
Amidst a burst of cheers.
Gaara and Hinata entered the arena.
With Genma Shiranui's signal to start, their match officially began.
However.
Strangely, neither of them made the first move…
Chapter 25: Hinata VS Gaara, One-Tail is Unleashed! [First update, seeking fresh flowers and collections]
"Why didn't Gaara attack?"
On the observation platform, Kankuro said, frowning in confusion.
After speaking.
He turned to look at Temari.
"Temari.
Why did you go easy just now?"
"Didn't you forfeit already?"
Temari looked at the arena expressionlessly.
"I always have an ominous premonition.
I feel like there will be a tough battle today.
So.
It's better to conserve some strength."
She didn't know why.
Today, Temari consistently had a bad feeling.
As if something big was going to happen today, making her feel very uncomfortable.
…
"That woman went easy…"
Shikamaru leaned on the railing.
Although he was watching Gaara, his mind was on what had happened not long ago.
"Why did she go easy?
Why did Kankuro forfeit?
Are the Sand Shinobi trying to do something?"
He thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
"There's too little information.
I can't draw any useful conclusions at all.
It's such a hassle…"
…
"Gaara, huh?"
Sasuke's heart was full of pride at this moment.
After training with Bai Hao for a period, he felt his strength had increased significantly.
It was countless times better than doing missions with Kakashi.
This feeling of rapidly increasing strength.
Made him utterly intoxicated and also very arrogant.
"Hmph~
You should be the strongest Ninja in this generation.
It'll be perfect to try out the Chidori I just mastered!"
…
In the arena.
Hinata had already activated her Byakugan, and at this moment, she was silently watching Gaara, maintaining a starting stance.
Although her current strength was no longer what it used to be.
But.
Her personality wasn't that easy to change.
So.
She didn't rush to attack.
Instead, she was observing Gaara's reaction.
Gaara, at this moment, was in a state of mental breakdown.
One moment he was calm, the next he was ferocious.
He would occasionally mutter to himself.
The main reason for this abnormal state was that he found the person in front of him to be very powerful.
After an unknown period of time.
Gaara finally made his move!
The stopper on the gourd on his back suddenly popped out.
Then countless grains of sand poured out from the gourd.
The sand, after landing, formed a circle around Gaara.
When enough sand had gathered.
Gaara controlled the sand to grab at Hinata.
However, Hinata's speed was very fast.
His sand couldn't catch Hinata at all.
Not only that.
He was also hit several times by Hinata who rushed forward.
Finally, he was directly sent flying!
Fortunately, the Sand Armor on his body separated Hinata's Gentle Fist and paralysis effects.