Although the vast majority of these new students were still very green.
The talent they had displayed suggested that as long as they didn't die, they would definitely become powerhouses in the near future.
The fourth match was Sunagakure's Kankuro vs. Misumi Tsurugi.
Watching the puppetry displayed by Kankuro, Sora thought to himself that puppeteers were indeed not simple.
Back then, Tsunade was the natural enemy of puppeteers.
Even Sunagakure's strongest puppeteer was no match for her, because under her Monstrous Strength, any puppet would be finished with a single punch.
However, Tsunade had told Sora that one must never underestimate a puppeteer.
If even Tsunade, as their natural counter, placed such importance on them, it was obvious they were not to be trifled with.
It was just that Kankuro's puppetry didn't seem very sharp yet, far from what Tsunade had described.
Nevertheless, Kankuro still defeated Misumi Tsurugi.
The fifth match didn't have much to see: Sakura Haruno vs. Ino Yamanaka.
Although the fight between two beautiful girls was quite attractive, their strength was truly average.
Originally, Ino Yamanaka's techniques were quite profound, but in her current hands they couldn't exert much power, which disappointed Sora a bit.
In the end, both lost their fighting capacity simultaneously.
The sixth match was a clash of rivals: Tenten vs. Temari.
Tenten, who possessed all sorts of ninja tools, found them completely useless against Temari's powerful Wind Release and was defeated under overwhelming circumstances.
The seventh match was Nara Shikamaru vs. Kin Tsuchi.
Whether it was Nara Shikamaru's special ability to manipulate shadows or his strategic mind, it caused a flicker of caution in Sora.
This person's strength might be average and his Chakra not particularly large, but his wisdom was truly daunting.
The most terrifying thing was that the current Shikamaru was still so young yet already showed such sagacity.
If he matured further, he would definitely become a wisdom-type powerhouse.
The eighth match was Naruto Uzumaki vs. Kiba Inuzuka.
This match was somewhat theatrical because it was reversed by a fart.
Kiba Inuzuka's originally sensitive sense of smell was heavily affected, leading to errors in judging the Shadow Clones and Akamaru, and he was eventually defeated.
However, Sora didn't think this was just luck.
Even if it appeared theatrical, it struck directly at Kiba's strength, turning his greatest advantage into a fatal weakness.
Thus, Naruto Uzumaki won the eighth match.
The ninth match was Hinata Hyuga vs. Choji Akimichi.
Hinata glanced back at Sora and found his eyes filled with the same encouragement and support as always.
The timidness in Hinata's heart seemed to vanish, and her confidence rose significantly.
She stepped forward and displayed the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist and Byakugan.
Speaking of which, Hinata had a great advantage this time.
Choji's abilities were all close-range techniques, and facing Hinata's Gentle Fist, he could be said to be directly countered.
After several consecutive dodges that consumed a large amount of Choji's Chakra and physical strength.
Hinata seized the opportunity and defeated him using the Byakugan combined with Gentle Fist.
However, Hinata did not become arrogant or proud after this victory.
She looked calm and confident, as if she had undergone a complete transformation.
"It seems her confidence has finally been built up; things will be easier from now on," Sora nodded.
The final match was also between rivals: Rock Lee vs. Dosu.
Having suffered at Dosu's hands before, Rock Lee removed the weights from his body from the very start.
The terrifying weights smashed two large craters into the ground, making many people break into a cold sweat.
What kind of weights were those?
Dosu realized even more clearly that the only reason he had won against Rock Lee last time was because Lee didn't know his abilities and hadn't used his full strength.
This time, a fully unleashed Rock Lee displayed astonishing speed and defeated Dosu with the Front Lotus, a perfect case of an eye for an eye.
"Have the winners finally been decided? Most of the final participants are not simple:
Gaara, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Shino Aburame, Kankuro, Temari, Nara Shikamaru, Rock Lee, Hinata Hyuga, and myself," Sora thought to himself.
He felt that this Chunin Exam had not been in vain.
He had witnessed many strong people and many strange techniques, which brought invisible growth to his own experience.
After listening to the Third Hokage's speech and instructions regarding the final official tournament of the Chunin Exams and confirming his opponent, Sora felt a sense of relief.
These troublesome procedures were finally over, and the most exciting battles of this trip to Konaha were about to begin.
"My opponent is actually Naruto Uzumaki. Heh, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. I really wonder what kind of performance you'll show then."
The match roster for the official tournament had been announced.
Sora's opponent was Naruto Uzumaki.
Temari's opponent was Nara Shikamaru.
Shino Aburame's opponent was Kankuro.
Sasuke Uchiha's opponent was Rock Lee.
Gaara's opponent was Hinata Hyuga.
"Gaara, no, I should say Shukaku, and Orochimaru, I will give you a surprise when the time comes."
Sora looked up as he walked, his originally black pupils quietly igniting with a layer of blood-red light.
"One month's time should be enough. I wonder how much you will surprise me then."
Sora pressed his hand against his eye socket. How could he not notice the changes in his eyes?
The transformation within his blood and qi told him that his Bloodline Limit was about to evolve further, and this one month would be enough.
"Sora!"
As Sora stepped out of the Central Tower's gate, a voice came from behind him.
It was Naruto Uzumaki, and Rock Lee was following close behind.
"Although I can't face you directly yet, I will definitely defeat Sasuke to fight you," Rock Lee said solemnly.
After witnessing Sora's strength, defeating Neji with overwhelming dominance and even knocking back his most respected teacher, Rock Lee did not shrink back.
Instead, his fighting spirit burned even more fiercely.
"I also look forward to fighting you," Sora replied.
To be honest, Rock Lee in his current state could not truly interest him.
Sora's own strength had grown, and his perspective had risen.
Those who could interest him now had to be at least at Gaara's level or powerful Jonin like Kakashi Hatake or Might Guy.
However, if Rock Lee opened the Eight Gates, that would be another matter.
He truly wanted to see how powerful Rock Lee would become then.
In his memory, when Lee used that move, even Gaara had no power to fight back and was almost defeated instantly.
That speed was truly astonishing.
"Hey, I'm the one who called you!" Naruto Uzumaki said angrily, annoyed at being ignored.
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